2017 Ironton Fighting Tigers

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

time will tell. I certainly hope you are right.

[osu 77]

I have to say I have been much more impressed with the plan this year than the past couple of seasons. Last year it was nearly the middle of March before we had a serious weight training with the football kids. This year they got into the gym the Monday following their playoff loss.

We didn't have a bunch of kids go out for wrestling, but like most things it takes time to catch on and I believe this will be a sport that fits Ironton well and especially the coaches who are taking that program by it's wings to get it off the ground. I think it will take kids having success in it and then it helping them in other sports.

Ironton this year is looking good to me and you couldn't tell me one of Ironton's kids didn't have a bullseye on the first game of the year against burg. They seem awful hungry and I think the fans will be much happier this year with the product they see on the field. The last couple of years have had some issues, but we have had quality athletes with great work ethic. I believe the bad attitudes will be a thing of the past. These coaches want to see another title in the next couple of years. That is the goal of this group of kids.

It is a shame it take the whole town and parents to get upset to open the eyes of the staff. It only took about 5 years to say hey we better change things!

[timbo5252]

Sounds like both the coaches and players are a little more hungry this off season than last year, better news this off season than the last couple, just need to hit the weight room , good luck tigers

[Game day]

I hear the bad attitudes are gone but how did they get there in the first place is the question. A few players is one thing but the whole team is another. 9 or 10 wins should be in the picture this year the OVC will even be more down this year than last year. New coaches at 3 schools RH SP and Gallia with the Peak losing everyone. This should be the year the Tigers do something special We should expect a home game in the playoffs.

[SportFan08]

Knowing how weak the OVC is, I doubt Ironton will be able to get a home playoff game. Not enough points to generate within the league. Good luck Tigers!

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I hear the bad attitudes are gone but how did they get there in the first place is the question. A few players is one thing but the whole team is another. 9 or 10 wins should be in the picture this year the OVC will even be more down this year than last year. New coaches at 3 schools RH SP and Gallia with the Peak losing everyone. This should be the year the Tigers do something special We should expect a home game in the playoffs.

I have gotten to the point i'll believe it when I see it. I certainly hope this is the case. I just wanna see them win a playoff game and get that back under their belts.

[Tigercannon71]

Knowing how weak the OVC is, I doubt Ironton will be able to get a home playoff game. Not enough points to generate within the league. Good luck Tigers!

Even with a weak league if Ironton could possibly win 1 or even dare to think about it 2 non conference games they would get enough points to get a home playoff game.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

OH EASILY CANNON.

[softballfan2112]

As far as attitudes go, they will be better. Simple addition by subtraction.

They need to move the needle with the culture and expectations. It is not okay to miss "voluntary" workouts, not if you want to have any shot at playing time next year. The FAST program at Tri State Rehab should see a steady rotation of players being put through workouts. Right now, they can't get a group of 4 together. I understand a few play basketball, and a couple might be banged up, but 4 is not a big number. I'm not naming names or putting anyone on blast, but from I can see they have 3 maybe 4 kids taking the off season seriously, and that is unacceptable.

They aren't short on talent. They are short on work ethic and desire. Everyone wants to play on Friday night in October, but no one wants to put in the work in January and February.

Anyone want to guess what The Burg is doing in January and February?

[Game day]

As far as attitudes go, they will be better. Simple addition by subtraction.

They need to move the needle with the culture and expectations. It is not okay to miss "voluntary" workouts, not if you want to have any shot at playing time next year. The FAST program at Tri State Rehab should see a steady rotation of players being put through workouts. Right now, they can't get a group of 4 together. I understand a few play basketball, and a couple might be banged up, but 4 is not a big number. I'm not naming names or putting anyone on blast, but from I can see they have 3 maybe 4 kids taking the off season seriously, and that is unacceptable.

They aren't short on talent. They are short on work ethic and desire. Everyone wants to play on Friday night in October, but no one wants to put in the work in January and February.

Anyone want to guess what The Burg is doing in January and February?

Coaching , coaching and more coaching. Lazy staff lazy players no accountability. Change is way over due. I hope they get it together soon.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

As far as attitudes go, they will be better. Simple addition by subtraction.

They need to move the needle with the culture and expectations. It is not okay to miss "voluntary" workouts, not if you want to have any shot at playing time next year. The FAST program at Tri State Rehab should see a steady rotation of players being put through workouts. Right now, they can't get a group of 4 together. I understand a few play basketball, and a couple might be banged up, but 4 is not a big number. I'm not naming names or putting anyone on blast, but from I can see they have 3 maybe 4 kids taking the off season seriously, and that is unacceptable.

They aren't short on talent. They are short on work ethic and desire. Everyone wants to play on Friday night in October, but no one wants to put in the work in January and February.

Anyone want to guess what The Burg is doing in January and February?

great post. lotta swell info in there. I don't buy we ain't got the horses anymore either. still got a good stable. just need to dig the spurs in.

[Valenth]

I see Ironton going 7-3 or 8-2.... (The losses coming by Burg, Russell and or Ashland) But I do see them running the OVC table once again.

[softballfan2112]

I am not saying the coaching is lazy. I know some of the coaches, and they are as dedicated as they come.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I didn't say anything like that. just for the record.

[softballfan2112]

I'm hearing that a pretty talented athlete has just moved into the school district. Could be an option at QB.

[timbo5252]

Any one know who moved into the district? Heard earlier that we may get a qb coming in but you hear lots of rumors, we need to win 2 of the first 3 to start the season to maybe get a home game, I'd take any 2, doesn't matter which two, time to hit the weights, won't be long

[softballfan2112]

QB from The Burg will be a sophomore next year.

[fbnut]

QB from The Burg will be a sophomore next year.

The burgs not for everyone
Good luck to the young man

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

are you saying a burg qb is coming to ironton that will be a sophomore. I'm not sure I'm understanding this.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

did a family move. this would not even apply under open enrollment would it.
where it's not a bordering school district.