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Post by Crucis#1 on May 14, 2021 15:22:48 GMT -5
WBJ breaking the news that HC will not play all of its home games at PP: Appears that the WBJ had the wrong day for the announcement. The Telegram said Monday, and so far I have not seen any stories this afternoon providing details.......So I guess I will have to wait until Monday to find out the opponent.
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Post by Crucis#1 on May 14, 2021 15:27:24 GMT -5
The same was true for Yankee Stadium. Viewing the game was sub optimal. Playing at Fenway brings back nostalgia for a 55-12 win, but in terms of watching a game, I prefer Fitton. If we want an outdoor hockey experience, construct the rink at Fitton, the viewing will be superior to watching a hockey game in a baseball stadium. Should be easy with the flood plain, no? Exactly! Divert the Middle River, then game on...... No need for expensive equipment or to paint lines. Just put up the nets in front of the goal post.
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Post by bigfan on May 14, 2021 15:41:57 GMT -5
Is it possible that the game in October will be against Assumption?
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Post by timholycross on May 14, 2021 15:47:19 GMT -5
Is it possible that the game in October will be against Assumption? Given that I've never seen a FCS school play a NE10 school (other than one like Bryant or Merrimack that was in the process of moving up to FCS), no.
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Post by longsuffering on May 14, 2021 15:58:55 GMT -5
There is a Coach Chesney connection to Assumption but the HC football program is going in the wrong direction to take a step backwards that could hurt FCS Tournament seeding if the Crusaders stage a three-peat championship of the PL.
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Post by HC92 on May 14, 2021 17:48:06 GMT -5
Is it possible that the game in October will be against Assumption? I would bet a lot of money against it.
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Post by hc2020 on May 14, 2021 17:53:15 GMT -5
Is it possible that the game in October will be against Assumption? I would bet a lot of money against it. Yes - extremely doubtful. However, I could see Polar opening up opportunities for Assumption (and perhaps other locals such as WPI and Worcester St.) to host a game there as well.
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Post by Crucis#1 on May 14, 2021 19:52:44 GMT -5
I have a question......In 2021, why is playing a football game in a baseball stadium, such as Fenway, Polar Park or Yankee Stadium, seen as an attractive option?
The sight lines for the gridiron are awful, and the seating maybe at a bad angle. So why the rush to return back in 2021 to a building configuration such as Fenway, that was the only option for a football team back in the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s. That is no longer the case.
Baseball stadiums are designed for fans viewing baseball, not football.
Some may remember when the Dodgers moved to LA from Brooklyn, in the late 1950’s, before Chavez Ravine was completed, in 1962, the Dodgers played in the LA Coliseum for four seasons, from 1958 to 1961. It was definitely the wrong venue to host a Major League Baseball team, after they were lured out of Brooklyn.
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Post by CHC8485 on May 14, 2021 20:36:16 GMT -5
Baseball stadiums are designed for fans viewing baseball, not football. There is a reasonably large portion of Fenway park that would disprove the first part of that assertion!
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Post by Ignutz on May 14, 2021 20:48:26 GMT -5
Is it possible that the game in October will be against Assumption? I would hope not, and I would likely stay home.
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Post by Ignutz on May 14, 2021 20:52:25 GMT -5
I have a question......In 2021, why is playing a football game in a baseball stadium, such as Fenway, Polar Park or Yankee Stadium, seen as an attractive option? The sight lines for the gridiron are awful, and the seating maybe at a bad angle. So why the rush to return back in 2021 to a building configuration such as Fenway, that was the only option for a football team back in the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s. That is no longer the case. Baseball stadiums are designed for fans viewing baseball, not football. Some may remember when the Dodgers moved to LA from Brooklyn, in the late 1950’s, before Chavez Ravine was completed, in 1962, the Dodgers played in the LA Coliseum for four seasons, from 1958 to 1961. It was definitely the wrong venue to host a Major League Baseball team, after they were lured out of Brooklyn. A prior post mentioned the likely modest cost to rent Polar Park. Is it possible that the Woo Sox are footing the bill (or a substantial portion thereof) in order to promote the venue - and maybe to retain concession revenues?
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Post by longsuffering on May 14, 2021 20:52:36 GMT -5
With HC now having a video board and a strong team, home dates at Fitton Field are very desirable. Perhaps Marcus Blossom could negotiate a three game series that categorizes one night game at Polar Park as a neutral field contest.
Holy Cross Football is one program that should currently be negotiating within FCS from a position of strength.
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Post by longsuffering on May 14, 2021 21:09:49 GMT -5
I have a question......In 2021, why is playing a football game in a baseball stadium, such as Fenway, Polar Park or Yankee Stadium, seen as an attractive option? The sight lines for the gridiron are awful, and the seating maybe at a bad angle. So why the rush to return back in 2021 to a building configuration such as Fenway, that was the only option for a football team back in the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s. That is no longer the case. Baseball stadiums are designed for fans viewing baseball, not football. Some may remember when the Dodgers moved to LA from Brooklyn, in the late 1950’s, before Chavez Ravine was completed, in 1962, the Dodgers played in the LA Coliseum for four seasons, from 1958 to 1961. It was definitely the wrong venue to host a Major League Baseball team, after they were lured out of Brooklyn. A prior post mentioned the likely modest cost to rent Polar Park. Is it possible that the Woo Sox are footing the bill (or a substantial portion thereof) in order to promote the venue - and maybe to retain concession revenues? Possible, but I bet the Woo Sox have an energetic sales team that wants to generate as much revenue as possible while the park is so new and shiny. Both the team and the city had to share tens of millions in cost overruns so they probably aren't subsidizing much while the field is the hottest thing in town. With the strong tailgate tradition at Fitton and various vendors, Holy Cross probably doesn't give up too much net revenue from concessions, so with the savings of money and hassle by not having to rent portable lights the game at Polar will hopefully be a good deal for HC.
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Post by bfoley82 on May 14, 2021 21:32:26 GMT -5
Is it possible that the game in October will be against Assumption? Given that I've never seen a FCS school play a NE10 school (other than one like Bryant or Merrimack that was in the process of moving up to FCS), no. When I was at UNH, we played D-2 at the time Gardner-Webb who beat us.
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Post by Wormtown Railers Fan on May 14, 2021 21:34:54 GMT -5
Is it possible that the Woo Sox are footing the bill (or a substantial portion thereof) in order to promote the venue - and maybe to retain concession revenues?[/quote]
No, there is zero possibility the Worcester Red Sox are using Holy Cross football to promote Polar Park. Zero. Nobody in Worcester cares about Holy Cross football anymore.
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Post by HC92 on May 14, 2021 21:39:20 GMT -5
Is it possible that the Woo Sox are footing the bill (or a substantial portion thereof) in order to promote the venue - and maybe to retain concession revenues? No, there is zero possibility the Worcester Red Sox are using Holy Cross football to promote Polar Park. Zero. Nobody in Worcester cares about Holy Cross football anymore.[/quote] It will be a sellout so that seems good for Polar Park. Worcester certainly isn’t as involved with HC football as it was back in the day but this game could be a step in the right direction.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on May 14, 2021 21:46:32 GMT -5
Is it possible that the Woo Sox are footing the bill (or a substantial portion thereof) in order to promote the venue - and maybe to retain concession revenues? No, there is zero possibility the Worcester Red Sox are using Holy Cross football to promote Polar Park. Zero. Nobody in Worcester cares about Holy Cross football anymore. It will be a sellout so that seems good for Polar Park. Worcester certainly isn’t as involved with HC football as it was back in the day but this game could be a step in the right direction. [/quote] I wouldn't be so sure if I were you.
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Post by hc6774 on May 15, 2021 5:14:49 GMT -5
Has anybody seen some 2020 census data for Worcester County?
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Post by football44 on May 15, 2021 6:14:54 GMT -5
WBJ breaking the news that HC will not play all of its home games at PP: Appears that the WBJ had the wrong day for the announcement. The Telegram said Monday, and so far I have not seen any stories this afternoon providing details.......So I guess I will have to wait until Monday to find out the opponent. From a good source the press conference is on Monday.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on May 15, 2021 6:39:47 GMT -5
No, there is zero possibility the Worcester Red Sox are using Holy Cross football to promote Polar Park. Zero. Nobody in Worcester cares about Holy Cross football anymore. It will be a sellout so that seems good for Polar Park. Worcester certainly isn’t as involved with HC football as it was back in the day but this game could be a step in the right direction. I wouldn't be so sure if I were you. [/quote] ^^^ There is a format problem with ACTP's reply. ACTP said "I wouldn't be so sure....... ------------- I agree. Particularly if HC doesn't bus students to the game. It is already difficult enough to get them to walk down the hill or up the hill for an athletic contest/ The exceptions in recent years were a night football game @ Harvard, and a hockey game at DCU with parents in tow. Video of the spring game at Fitton showed girls drinking hard seltzer. So if the students feel they can drink, that will boost attendance.
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Post by bigfan on May 15, 2021 6:43:27 GMT -5
Holy Cross lost their Worcester fan base when they joined the Patriot League.
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Post by thecrossisback on May 15, 2021 7:35:48 GMT -5
This game will be sold out. The away team will bring some fans and parents. HC will bring some students, HC fans will go, Worcester people will be there to say they saw a football game there.
Any kind of promotion of this game which will attract even more fans.
9,000 capacity? ACTP how many tickets do you consider a sell out? I will bet you this is sold out.
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Post by joe on May 15, 2021 8:09:30 GMT -5
Suspect this was an opportunity to have a much more simply executed night game, plus the various novelty aspects. I think the trade off between sight lines and attendance will make it worthwhile.
We should be playing BC at Fenway. Period. Before Fenway is no more. Sight lines be damned. There’s a real history there and it should be promoted.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on May 15, 2021 8:30:43 GMT -5
This game will be sold out. The away team will bring some fans and parents. HC will bring some students, HC fans will go, Worcester people will be there to say they saw a football game there. Any kind of promotion of this game which will attract even more fans. 9,000 capacity? ACTP how many tickets do you consider a sell out? I will bet you this is sold out. Yeah- they'll be reminiscing about a 1AA match-up in a minor league yard decades after just like those who were there for Colts- 'jints at the Stadium...
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Post by thecrossisback on May 15, 2021 9:09:18 GMT -5
This game will be sold out. The away team will bring some fans and parents. HC will bring some students, HC fans will go, Worcester people will be there to say they saw a football game there. Any kind of promotion of this game which will attract even more fans. 9,000 capacity? ACTP how many tickets do you consider a sell out? I will bet you this is sold out. Yeah- they'll be reminiscing about a 1AA match-up in a minor league yard decades after just like those who were there for Colts- 'jints at the Stadium... Alright I didn't mean thousands but there will be a couple hundred. Plus sitting in chair back seats in much better than bleachers. Are you going to be there or its not good enough for you?
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