The visitor side is 13 rows high and goes goalline to goalline. In all of my 44 years i have not seen more than a handful of opponents completely sell out that side. There will be more than enough room.
This is just not another game for Coach Malbasa. His family is from Steubenville and he grew up as a huge Big Red fan. He has been to many games over the years at Death Valley and I was sure as soon as he got the Benedictine job that a game would soon be on the schedule. This will be a fun evening. Yes, the visitor side is much smaller than the home stands, but the seating for the Bennies will be more than ample. Make the short 2 hour drive and see a great high school game.
"Short 2 hour drive"? Guess it depends how fast you drive. LOL
Harding Stadium really is one of the finest high school facilities in the state. I hope a lot of Benedictine people come down for the game.
Benny fans are a fickled bunch and I wouldn't count on many to make the trip TY, the program is not quite back up to the level they expect and the last thing they would want to do is drive 2+ hours each way on a nice Friday to watch their team get pasted.
Benny fans are a fickled bunch and I wouldn't count on many to make the trip TY, the program is not quite back up to the level they expect and the last thing they would want to do is drive 2+ hours each way on a nice Friday to watch their team get pasted.
I would say that today's Bengal fans may be fickled but not the "old timers" from past generations! The "old timers" can't make the long trips anymore and often rely on youngsters to drive them to the games. Nowadays, in the last twenty years, these graduates may be fickled but in noway can you be justified calling all the Bengal fans fickled. Just saying!?
By the way, not sure if anyone mentioned this on an earlier post but the Bengals should be able to get some new uniforms with the proceeds of playing two games in "Death Valley" or that is at least the plans.
All of you Bennie people are certainly welcome to come down for the game. I suggest you do as I do-- get there two hours early. Then you can park in the Middle School parking lot which is immediately next to the stadium. You can pass the time by eating dinner in Bob Evans Restaurant or Pizza Hut. I highly recommend the roast turkey dinner at Bob Evans. No matter how the game comes out, you'll have a very pleasant evening.
[quote=Mr. Soul;5029321]I would say that today's Bengal fans may be fickled but not the "old timers" from past generations! The "old timers" can't make the long trips anymore and often rely on youngsters to drive them to the games. Nowadays, in the last twenty years, these graduates may be fickled but in noway can you be justified calling all the Bengal fans fickled. Just saying!?
By the way, not sure if anyone mentioned this on an earlier post but the Bengals should be able to get some new uniforms with the proceeds of playing two games in "Death Valley" or that is at least the plans.[/QUOTE]
haha, but yes, I have heard quite a few rumors that that is the plan
Congratulations to Benedictine's Najee Goode who was selected by the Tampa Bay Bucs. I remember when he was the quarterback at Benedictine. He was also a state placer, if not the state champion, in the discus as a senior.
Two generations of the Goode family has been very devoted to Benedictine. So it makes this news even more special.
Bucs pick West Virginia LB Najee Goode in draft TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Najee Goode has never doubted himself, going from walk-on linebacker at West Virginia to fifth-round NFL draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Bucs continued to rebuild one of the NFL's worst defenses Saturday, selecting Goode and then adding his college teammate, cornerback Keith Tandy, in the sixth round. Tampa Bay closed out their first draft under coach Greg Schiano by taking Utah State running back Michael Smith and Northwestern tight end Drake Dunsmore in the seventh round.
"We got better this weekend,'' Schiano said, adding that it's still far too early to say how much better.
The Bucs went 4-12 in 2011, ending the season on a 10-game losing streak.
"We're a work in progress. I don't know. I wish I could have one of those thermometer's that go up when you're doing a fundraiser, saying we're getting better and better and better,'' Schiano said. "You won't know until we hit the field and start competing with other teams. But I can feel a sense of: `Hey, we're moving this thing forward.'''
Goode was the 140th pick overall, and the first player selected by Tampa Bay on Saturday. A high school quarterback, the 6-foot, 244-pound native of Cleveland arrived at West Virginia in 2008 as a walk-on hoping to do well enough to eventually earn a scholarship.
His father, John, was a tight end at Youngstown State and fifth-round draft choice of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1984.
"It was a long shot. I was hoping and praying for it, and I just kept working hard,'' Goode said, recalling how he felt about the prospect for playing in the NFL when he began his college career. "Now that it's here, I still can't believe it. I'm so excited and ready to get to work.''
The Bucs didn't have a fourth-round pick after sending it to Houston as part of a trade that enabled Tampa Bay to move up to the second round and select Nebraska linebacker Lavonte David.
Counting Goode and Tandy, who were roommates at West Virginia, four of Tampa Bay's first five selections were defensive players. Alabama safety Mark Barron and Boise State running back Doug Martin were taken by Tampa Bay in the first round on Thursday.
Goode played middle and outside linebacker at West Virginia. He was second on the Mountaineers with 14 tackles for loss last season.
"I imagine they just want a hard-working player, hard-working athlete, a great linebacker,'' Goode said. "I'm going to try to do my best, accomplish all those goals and make plays.''
He played in a 3-3-5 defensive scheme with the Mountaineers, but doesn't anticipate any problems making the transition to Tampa Bay's 4-3 alignment.
"Football is still going to be football, no matter what. Guys still are going to do certain things, regardless of what type of defense you're playing,'' said Goode, who became a full-time starter at West Virginia as a junior and finished his college career with two interceptions, eight sacks and 22 1-2 tackles for loss.
"When I first walked on, I was just trying to get to the next level. For me, that next level was getting a scholarship and playing hard,'' Goode said. "After I got there, the next level was to become a consistent starter and a good leader. Once I did that, it was keep improving and maybe have the possibility of playing in the NFL.''
Tandy, the 174th player selected overall, was a three-year starter at West Virginia. He had 13 career interceptions for the Mountaineers.
"I'm real excited. It's a team I've followed growing up ... and the fact that Najee, my roommate, is going there makes it that much better,'' Tandy said, adding that the close friends exchanged several text messages while the draft was progressing Saturday.
"After he got drafted, I congratulated him,'' the cornerback said. `And then after I got drafted, he actually called me while I was on the phone with coach Schiano.''
Smith was a backup running back at Utah State, but averaged 7.1 yards per carry. He had two 100-yard rushing performances in 2011. Dunsmore had 45 receptions for 522 yards and six touchdowns in his final season at Northwestern.
Bucs general manager Mark Dominik said he felt the team met its main objective over the three days.
"We were looking for tough, smart, good character football players. Guys who when you watch the tape you feel them. They're able to either make plays with their speed or precision, or they're physical football players,'' the GM said. "I wanted us to become a much more physical team, and I think we did that. We wanted to become a smarter team, and I think we did that.''
Najee Goode and the way that Coach Bortnick used him @ Benny continues to be a head scratcher to this day. How he was not a LB at the HS level amazes me.
How did I know that response was coming from you after the post about Najee making it to the NFL... Art used Najee the best way he could.. His best position was probably H- back... he was NO WAY a linebacker in high school... at least not maybe till senior year, he was pretty soft then.. I love that kid to death and we had alot more kids with more talent than him from 02-05 but his work ethic and all around great positive attitute took him to the top.. There is not a kid more deserving of making it than him.. but the reality was in high school he was not some monster stud.. he worked at it and made it !! Alot of kids peak at a later level..... So thanks Auggie for the shot at Art... but it is totally garbage and just a chance for u to blast him for whatever reason u may have..... U are wothless and u should change your name Augie would be ashamed !
How did I know that response was coming from you after the post about Najee making it to the NFL... Art used Najee the best way he could.. His best position was probably H- back... he was NO WAY a linebacker in high school... at least not maybe till senior year, he was pretty soft then.. I love that kid to death and we had alot more kids with more talent than him from 02-05 but his work ethic and all around great positive attitute took him to the top.. There is not a kid more deserving of making it than him.. but the reality was in high school he was not some monster stud.. he worked at it and made it !! Alot of kids peak at a later level..... So thanks Auggie for the shot at Art... but it is totally garbage and just a chance for u to blast him for whatever reason u may have..... U are wothless and u should change your name Augie would be ashamed !
I guess it was my fault for brining Art back into the discussions and I deserve the jab but the fact is Art could not coax the potential out of Najee, even though the blood lines were there.
Are you bringing your band to Steubenville? We always like a good band show.
Are you saying this facetiously? It is a single sex school and there is nothing more uncool to a guy then to wear a plume and spats to a football game. The Benedictine band is not a big deal and if the numbers push over 20 then it is a larger then normal group. Actually I cannot think of a single catholic/private school where the marching band is actually a big deal even if it is a coed school.
The Big Red band is good but do they still do the drum thing during the game? Not a fan of that as it is seems bush league and nothing more then a distraction to the fans as the players tune it out during the game.
Are you saying this facetiously? It is a single sex school and there is nothing more uncool to a guy then to wear a plume and spats to a football game. The Benedictine band is not a big deal and if the numbers push over 20 then it is a larger then normal group. Actually I cannot think of a single catholic/private school where the marching band is actually a big deal even if it is a coed school.
The Big Red band is good but do they still do the drum thing during the game? Not a fan of that as it is seems bush league and nothing more then a distraction to the fans as the players tune it out during the game.
STVM has 70+ member band, and the school supports the band 100%.
STVM has 70+ member band, and the school supports the band 100%.
A favorite dig on the private schools from the publics involves the band. First question...does the private school with the small band give academic credit for membership in the band? Frequently, the answer is no...and, at a public school, frequently the answer is yes.
Secondly, is the band co-ed? And sometimes the school is single sex but the band is co-ed (example...St. Ed's). STV/SM...70 band members...that's OK, not great...how many are girls?
I've only seen one all boys band at an all boys' school in my lifetime that was impressively large...St. Joe's in the 1960's/1970's. They had 250-300 members. Remember, though, that the school had 2000 students at the time.
A favorite dig on the private schools from the publics involves the band. First question...does the private school with the small band give academic credit for membership in the band? Frequently, the answer is no...and, at a public school, frequently the answer is yes.
Secondly, is the band co-ed? And sometimes the school is single sex but the band is co-ed (example...St. Ed's). STV/SM...70 band members...that's OK, not great...how many are girls?
I've only seen one all boys band at an all boys' school in my lifetime that was impressively large...St. Joe's in the 1960's/1970's. They had 250-300 members. Remember, though, that the school had 2000 students at the time.
STVM numbers impressive only when comparing other catholic school bands!
70 not to bad for a school with only 700 students. From time-to-time football players will be in uniform marching during halftime!
Football - dress 65 varsity
Band - 70
Cheerleaders - 15-20
21% of the student body either playing or performing on a friday night!
I always thought that the privates should give the Ivy League style scramble band a shot. Maybe not as satirical as some of these bands can get but keep the same fun spirit and vibe.
Are you saying this facetiously? It is a single sex school and there is nothing more uncool to a guy then to wear a plume and spats to a football game. The Benedictine band is not a big deal and if the numbers push over 20 then it is a larger then normal group. Actually I cannot think of a single catholic/private school where the marching band is actually a big deal even if it is a coed school.
The Big Red band is good but do they still do the drum thing during the game? Not a fan of that as it is seems bush league and nothing more then a distraction to the fans as the players tune it out during the game.
Several issues:
No, I was not speaking facetiously. I wore a plume and spats to 40 football games when I was in high school and I was mighty proud of them. I also wore those same plume and spats to march in front of the President of the United States, and I was very proud of them then, too.
I can think of one Catholic school that is very proud of its band: Steubenville Catholic Central. They are a Div. VI school. Their band has about 40 members and they put on a good show.
On the one down side, yes, the Big Red Band drummers do play during the full duration of the game. It gets on my nerves, too.
I always thought that the privates should give the Ivy League style scramble band a shot. Maybe not as satirical as some of these bands can get but keep the same fun spirit and vibe.
I agree. St. X does a little of this kind of thing.
I think you owe Auggie an apology. You blast him about Bortnick and then you proceed to tell him that Najee should have played H-back instead of QB.
I don't think Auggie was blasting Art, it was just his observation... just like two guys talking in the stands. I did not feel there was any maliciousness in his comment.
I agree with you that Najee is a great kid and a hard-worker who has seen his efforts pay off. But I don't think he was a good QB in high school. Do you recall if Urbania was in the backfield at this time? Or did he come in after Goode left?
I don't think that Najee reached his potential in high school, but with all his hard work ethic, was it his fault that he was played out of postion?
I googled the two trainers...both from New Jersey.
Michael KG is also from NJ. Only thing I can guess is that Benny is building a strategic partnership with the Cleveland Clinic so maybe that is the angle? I don't think the Cavs can have any contact at this point with a prospect and would probably have him at their place to work out. If he is signed w/ IMG they have a slew of facilities around the country that are a heck of a lot better then Benedictine's.
Nonetheless kind of cool and it looks like some students got to sit in during the workout.
Here's a shot in the dark guess, but perhaps the Cavs are considering drafting him with their top pick and he is (or was) in town working out a bit and meeting with them?
Benedictine High School was very fortunate to have University of Kentucky and prospective NBA top 5 draftee, Michael Kidd – Gilchrist, train and use the school’s facilities as he prepares for the June draft. Michael is currently represented by Benedictine alumnus, Richard Paul `99. Click here to watch Michael’s latest visit to the “Home of Champions.” Benedictine High School wishes Richard and Michael the best of luck!
A friend of mine from a Cleveland public school who played in his school band mentioned that Benedictine's band reminded him of a group of musicians thrown together for a Civil War battle. LOL
But they are great to hear at a game playing the Alma Mater and fight song so I have appreciated the students in the band.
Took my dad to see the new field at Benedictine. There weren't any numbers on the lines, nothing in the middle of the field or the end zones either. Looks nice from the parking lot next to the gym.
Getting back to the Steubenville game, I really hope a lot of Benny folks make the drive down. The roads are good, and it's a very pleasant trip. Get there early enough and you get excellent roast turkey at Bob Evans. Get there late and you get top Italian food at two restaurants. All these places are within walking distance of the stadium.
Then when you get in the stadium, you see the flaming horse. It is a sight to behold. And, of course, we have a giant TV screen in the scoreboard. The stadium has all kinds of amenities. There is a handicapped area in the main section for those who need a wheelchair. The stadium has a spectacular stereophonic sound system. The seats are very comfortable. There are no erector-set seats anywhere. They are all solid concrete.
In brief, I hope you'll come. You'll have a good time!
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