Bulldog15 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 This rivalry game is one the city of Columbus always looks forward to! ESPN has even featured this rivalry in 2011. This year's crosstown rivalry will take place at Columbus East in Stafford Field on August 25th. The field is currently having some new stands on the East side of the field. This game is always packed with loyal fans and energetic student sections. The last 5 years North has won 4 times in those meetings. The past two years North has won convincingly (28-0 in 2021, 39-6 in 2022). However, the Bulldogs of North look to be very young this year with a very small senior class. East's senior class is small as well but has North outnumbered in that area. Both teams scrimmage tough teams to prepare for the upcoming season. Both teams will be looking to earn bragging rights for 2023. Who is excited?! Quote
Indiana Fan Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Will Columbus East get a pressbox on the home side stands now? Or will that go on the opposing side like it has been? Always a strange and weird setup at East. Also, who do they scrimmage? Quote
Bulldog15 Posted June 29, 2023 Author Posted June 29, 2023 It doesn’t look like it. I’m not sure why it is set up like that. Maybe they want the press box in the visiting team’s ear? Quote
Bulldog15 Posted June 29, 2023 Author Posted June 29, 2023 Columbus East has scrimmaged Greensburg, Muncie Central and New Palestine. Columbus North has scrimmaged Lafayette Jeff, Peoria (Ill), Whiteland, Warren Central, Pike. Quote
Frozen Tundra Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 6 hours ago, Indiana Fan said: Will Columbus East get a pressbox on the home side stands now? Or will that go on the opposing side like it has been? Always a strange and weird setup at East. Also, who do they scrimmage? The side the pressbox is on used to be the home bleachers (1972-2013). In 2014, they moved the home crowd to the visitor’s side of the field. Those bleachers used to be smaller than the old home bleachers. Not sure why exactly they switched sides but I’m guessing 42 seasons of complaints about the home fans having to stare into the sun during early season games might have had something to do with it. 1 Quote
Whiting89 Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 I always wondered these two high school towns why don’t they merge and create a super school like Carmel 1 Quote
Impartial_Observer Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 50 minutes ago, Whiting89 said: I always wondered these two high school towns why don’t they merge and create a super school like Carmel It has been rumored off and on for years. At this stage they’d be looking at building an entire new school. 50 years of tradition now as well. Quote
temptation Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Whiting89 said: I always wondered these two high school towns why don’t they merge and create a super school like Carmel Not that I’d be surprised but no one with a clear conscience and wishing to do what is honestly in the best interest of students would go for this. 1 Quote
Whiting89 Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 3 hours ago, temptation said: Not that I’d be surprised but no one with a clear conscience and wishing to do what is honestly in the best interest of students would go for this. Why about the tax payers? Bigger schools are more efficient Quote
Indiana Fan Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 6 hours ago, Whiting89 said: I always wondered these two high school towns why don’t they merge and create a super school like Carmel More opportunities. Better for students and athletes!! Much better!! 17 hours ago, Frozen Tundra said: The side the pressbox is on used to be the home bleachers (1972-2013). In 2014, they moved the home crowd to the visitor’s side of the field. Those bleachers used to be smaller than the old home bleachers. Not sure why exactly they switched sides but I’m guessing 42 seasons of complaints about the home fans having to stare into the sun during early season games might have had something to do with it. Yes I did know that. Just confused why they would not have added a pressbox when adding the new home stands. Now I bet they wish they had having to tear down what is previously there on the new visitor side. Quote
Impartial_Observer Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Whiting89 said: Why about the tax payers? Bigger schools are more efficient You obviously aren’t familiar with Bartholomew County Schools. 1 Quote
Bash Riprock Posted June 30, 2023 Posted June 30, 2023 Is the Columbus PAL still leading the youth efforts? Would love to see them back in the IEFA. Quote
Impartial_Observer Posted June 30, 2023 Posted June 30, 2023 33 minutes ago, Bash Riprock said: Is the Columbus PAL still leading the youth efforts? Would love to see them back in the IEFA. No clue, I haven’t been involved for about 10 years. MS level teams are getting better after several rough years. Quote
Muda69 Posted June 30, 2023 Posted June 30, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 6:48 AM, Bulldog15 said: Who is excited?! Not I. And the placement of that bulldog logo on CN's helmets is stupid, IMHO. 1 Quote
Frozen Tundra Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 12 hours ago, Muda69 said: Not I. And the placement of that bulldog logo on CN's helmets is stupid, IMHO. Glad I’m not the only one who thinks that. I just figured folks would say it was sour grapes on my part since I associate with the rival school. To me, the helmets look clean without the bulldog. Adding it to the front makes them look corny. 2 Quote
Bulldog15 Posted July 10, 2023 Author Posted July 10, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 11:17 AM, Bash Riprock said: Is the Columbus PAL still leading the youth efforts? Would love to see them back in the IEFA. There are two youth football programs in Columbus (Bartholomew County Bears and PAAL). PAAL is a intramural league and the Bears are in a conference with other youth teams like Beechgrove, Triton Central, Southport, Edinburgh, Brown County, Indian Creek, & Shelbyville. 1 Quote
Bulldog15 Posted August 4, 2023 Author Posted August 4, 2023 https://www.therepublic.com/2023/07/31/gearing-up-bull-dogs-olympians-officially-begin-practice/ Quote
Bulldog15 Posted August 17, 2023 Author Posted August 17, 2023 Week 1: Both schools will face tough opponents this Friday North faces Decatur Central East faces Bloomington South Quote
Panther25 Posted August 17, 2023 Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Bulldog15 said: Week 1: Both schools will face tough opponents this Friday North faces Decatur Central East faces Bloomington South Will you be announcing the Bulldog starters to the tune of Machinehead? Quote
Bulldog15 Posted August 17, 2023 Author Posted August 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, Panther25 said: Will you be announcing the Bulldog starters to the tune of Machinehead? Not sure, but I love some 90's grunge! 1 Quote
Bulldog15 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Posted August 23, 2023 There is talk about pushing the start time of the game back to allow for the temperature to go down. The community tailgate is still scheduled for 5pm as far as I know. There have also been renovations at East with the visitors bleachers. Below is the article about that. https://www.therepublic.com/2023/08/21/a-new-look-easts-renovated-press-box-new-bleachers-ready-for-use-friday/ Quote
TripleB Posted August 24, 2023 Posted August 24, 2023 The temp off the field will be blazing w/ all the scoring the Olympians will be doing!!! Quote
Bulldog15 Posted August 24, 2023 Author Posted August 24, 2023 2 hours ago, TripleB said: The temp off the field will be blazing w/ all the scoring the Olympians will be doing!!! Transfer of Lil B from Madison to Columbus East for 2024-2025 now confirmed! 😄 1 1 Quote
Bulldog15 Posted August 24, 2023 Author Posted August 24, 2023 East has been practicing in the gym with AC while North has been practicing outside with extra water breaks. We shall see which method pays off in the end. Come see us in the heat on Friday! Quote
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