As most forum members undoubtedly know by now The Northern Ohio League is apparently about to lose two long time members. Upper Sandusky and Galion have
signaled their intention to leave the NOL for the North Central Conference. This move would leave two open spots in the NOL. Several possible NOL
replacements have been mentioned including Fremont Ross and Sandusky. This special forum poll asks...Should Fremont Ross pursue membership in the Northern
Ohio League?
The Northern Ohio League?
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Posts: 6009 01/18/09 10:11 |
Should Ross pursue membership in the Northern Ohio League? (Total Votes: 17) - ClosedYES....Join the NOL (13 / 76.5%) NO.....Don't join the NOL (4 / 23.5%) |
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JakeGiant |
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Posts: 381 01/18/09 12:34 |
It appears Fostoria made a formal application to the SLL. That means all 3 NOL schools that are Div IV are considering leaving, for those who are concerned
with that.
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KyleT |
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Posts: 2667 01/18/09 02:10 |
I CAN'T see the SLL letting Fostoria in. Too different types of schools.
Fostoria is too "city" for the rest of the SLL. They would dominate football and basketball for sure. I don't think it will happen. |
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kritzell |
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Posts: 1166 01/18/09 03:03 |
I think Ross should apply. If the NOL would lose 3 schools...how could they turn down Ross??? I love the GBC but Fremont may not get a second chance at this
opportunity. I know economically this district can not afford to go independent(should the GBC fold) This would be a shot at long term stability for Fremont
athletics.
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JakeGiant |
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Posts: 382 01/18/09 03:40 |
Kyle, I'm not sure Fostoria would "dominate" the SLL. I think Genoa proved that this past season, and Eastwood is no slouch, either. But, I have
to think if Rossford was shot down, Fostoria would, also. Remember, I think it has to be unanimous for anyone to get into the SLL.
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Ksm624 |
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Posts: 6010 01/18/09 04:49 |
I can't see Fostoria getting into the SLL. I agree with the line of thinking that says if they wouldn't take Rossford they won't take Fostoria.
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RossFan |
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Posts: 1169 01/19/09 07:48 Local user |
Fostoria has a better chance of getting into the SLL because of location. Gibsonburg and Elmwood may be going elsewhere in the future. Those 2 schools were the
ones who voted Rossford down.
Fremont would be okay in the NOL if the whole league is restructured. If half the league leaves that basically would force a restructure. If the NOL needs 3 or 4 schools to be back at a full league why not add Fremont, Sandusky and Findlay? I realize that Findlay would be twice, maybe 3 times the size of the current NOL schools, but do you think they could compete with Findlay in all sports? If Findlay wouldn't be a good fit for the "new" NOL, where else would they go? There basically isn't anywhere else... It's not a very honorable thing to leave one of your close rival schools high and dry. Just my 2 cents..... |
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KyleT |
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Posts: 2671 01/19/09 01:20 |
You are talking about showing "honor" to one of our league foes?
 Just kidding.
Findlay could find themselves in a league with Lima Sr., Marion Harding, and a few others, I'm sure. |
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JakeGiant |
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Posts: 383 01/19/09 02:51 |
Not sure about that one, Kyle. I think should Ross and Sandusky bolt, the prospects for the remaining schools aren't good.
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Ksm624 |
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Posts: 6011 01/19/09 07:07 |
RossFan wrote:Thanks for the info RossFan. I wasn't aware who voted against Rossford. If indeed Gibsonburg and Elmwood were to leave the SLL the addition of both Fostoria and Rossford would be a boost. I had not considered Findlay as an option for the NOL should three spots be open. Adding Ross, Sandy and the Trojans would certainly change the league. At this point I'm not sure that many people are thrilled with the potential of just the Little Giants and Blue Streaks. If folks think Ross has too many kids what'll they think of Findlay. Keith |
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kritzell |
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Posts: 1167 01/20/09 09:22 |
Findlay is to big for the NOL.
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wowzer |
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Posts: 436 01/20/09 10:40 |
I agree Kritz.
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most. |
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RossFan |
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Posts: 1170 01/20/09 03:15 Local user |
Findlay too big for the NOL? Both Bellevue and Norwalk are larger than what Napoleon is. Shelby is within 20 kids of being Napoleon's size. If you looks at
it, both Sandusky and Fremont are consideribally smaller than Findlay but we hold our own with them.
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Ksm624 |
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Posts: 6012 01/20/09 03:25 |
And we're talking about Findlay, not Cleveland St. Ignatius.
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kritzell |
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Posts: 1168 01/20/09 03:48 |
Findlay will always be a D1 school. I don't think Bellevue, Tiffin, Willard, Shelby or Norwalk would like the idea of playing Ross and Findlay year in and
out. Either of them would dominate this league in all-sports titles.
Last Edited By: kritzell 01/20/09 03:50.
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kritzell |
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Posts: 1169 01/20/09 03:53 |
RossFan wrote:Again, there's more to athletics than FB and BB. Ross and Sandusky have 1 all-sports award between them over the past 10 years. Findlay has 8. |
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dogfather705 |
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Posts: 62 01/21/09 03:43 |
Only if everything else fails, join the NOL. Do anyone else think that we should follow Findlay an not Sandusky into whatever conference?
Last Edited By: dogfather705 01/21/09 03:50.
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kritzell |
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Posts: 1170 01/21/09 04:08 |
My concern for Ross is if they pass up the NOL they could be left hanging should the GBC fold later on. They might not get a second shot at this.
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Ksm624 |
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Posts: 6013 01/21/09 06:03 |
dogfather705 wrote:This decision should not be about following anyone but taking the lead and looking out for ourselves. I am not going to b/s anyone. For me it would be great for Ross and Sandusky to be in the same league but we would play them no matter what. The ideal situation would be for all three schools to remain in the same league but first and foremost we should look out for ourselves. Keith |
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dogfather705 |
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Posts: 63 01/22/09 10:21 |
Keith thats a good point. I agree that we should try to keep all three schools together but if we had to follow one, Findlay would be my chose just because
they seem to be more stable then Sandusky is right now. As I said on another site, We need to get with other D I and D 2 schools in this area and start a
league with them. Toledo Whitmer, St. Johns, St. Francis, Central, Findlay, and maybe Lima and D 3 Napoleon or even Tiffin if the NOL falls apart. 8 solid
programs in all sports would make a solid conference. If that doesn't work I think we could fall back to joining the NOL or even NLL if other conferences
shake out like it seems might happen. Keith your the man but overall I think this is a better option.
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Ksm624 |
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Posts: 6014 01/22/09 10:57 |
dogfather705 wrote:Thanks for your input. You make some very valid points.
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