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2017 Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown


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FRIDAY AUGUST 18th

East Central @ Lawrenceburg 7:00pm

Highlands @ Cooper 7:30pm

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23rd

Hughes @ Deer Park 7:00pm

 

THURSDAY AUGUST 24th

Taft @ Mt. Healthy 7:00pm

Aiken @ Western Hills 7:00pm

 

FRIDAY AUGUST 25th

Elder vs. Lakota West at Nippert Stadium 6:00pm

Colerain vs. LaSalle at Nippert Stadium 8:30pm

Centerville @ Fairfield 7:00pm

Badin vs. Ross at Hamilton High School 7:00pm

Sycamore @ Loveland 7:00pm

Mason @ Springboro 7:00pm

Princeton @ West Clermont 7:05pm

 

SATURDAY AUGUST 26th

Lakota East vs. Walnut Hills at Nippert Stadium 11:00am

Milford vs. Oak Hills at Nippert Stadium 2:00pm

St. Xavier vs. Hinsdale Central (IL) at Nippert Stadium 5:00pm

Hamilton vs. Moeller at Nippert Stadium 8:00pm

 

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1st

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy @ Indian Hill 7:00pm

Turpin @ Northwest 7:00pm

 

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8th

Corbin @ Beechwood 7:30pm

Anderson @ Harrison 7:00pm

Covington Catholic @ Kings 7:00pm

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Cov Cath has taken part in it almost every year...put me down as hoping they'll dump the "showdown".

 

Stupid.

 

Can you find out if they actually make any money on being a part of this. I know SK didn't when they were in it a few years. Just curious.

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Can you find out if they actually make any money on being a part of this. I know SK didn't when they were in it a few years. Just curious.

 

Yes, it's completely about money. Once upon a time I was told each competing team got $2000 from the event in addition to a cut of the gate, but I have zero clue how reliable that source was.

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I agree everyone, I think this is a tragedy.

 

All it is, is local schools price gouging their fans with high ticket prices to cover the large cash payments the promoters of the event are paying the schools.

 

I will go further, I think it is unethical on the part of the schools and I don't think it should be allowed.

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Yes, it's completely about money. Once upon a time I was told each competing team got $2000 from the event in addition to a cut of the gate, but I have zero clue how reliable that source was.

 

So the 2K is equal to 250 tickets at $8 a piece. The gates are split three ways (instead of the home team keeping all, or a gate split with the visiting team like some contracts for games).

 

So for some small schools it might be worth it, but bigger schools its not really (all depends on matchup of opponent I guess.)

 

Just to play another KY school.

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I agree everyone, I think this is a tragedy.

 

All it is, is local schools price gouging their fans with high ticket prices to cover the large cash payments the promoters of the event are paying the schools.

 

I will go further, I think it is unethical on the part of the schools and I don't think it should be allowed.

 

I dont mind the promoter being paid, they are not forcing teams to participate. I just wish they actual had some "Crosstown" showdown games.

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I dont mind the promoter being paid, they are not forcing teams to participate. I just wish they actual had some "Crosstown" showdown games.

 

Like I have said in the past, Tom Gamble (I assume he is still in charge) is a smart guy because he gets all these schools to participate by dangling plenty of cash in front of them.

 

Or put another way, great job Tom Gamble and shame on all you schools for fleecing your fans.

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Like I have said in the past, Tom Gamble (I assume he is still in charge) is a smart guy because he gets all these schools to participate by dangling plenty of cash in front of them.

 

Or put another way, great job Tom Gamble and shame on all you schools for fleecing your fans.

 

Im with you, blame the participating schools, not the guy running the event.

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I have absolutely no problem with the double-headers at Nippert Stadium and wish there were more of those. The price is decent for 2 games even some fans really only want to see their school's game. Playing in a Division 1 facility is sweet and memorable for the players.

 

The mid-week games at high school facilities are terrible but at least you primarily have the night exclusively. The Friday games at high schools serve no purpose.

 

And the days of Ohio vs KY (cross-town) are gone with the Harbin points on the line. Ohio teams with a chance to make the expanded playoff (vs years ago) can't just accept any game on the schedule.

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I agree everyone, I think this is a tragedy.

 

 

 

 

 

I will go further, I think it is unethical on the part of the schools and I don't think it should be allowed.

 

Surely you can come up with a more apt description than "tragedy."

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