[phs1986]

WV doesn't have a vast area to choose from the Counties represented were Mingo,Logan,Wayne and Boone. As far as Ivan only having a couple of practices that was his fault for not showing up earlier.Both teams have the exact same time to practice every year it is 1 week. Also as for the crowd it wasn't down this year if anything it was up a little from last year. Why move it to a neutral field??? The game set idle for a few years after the Kwianis let it go and Matewan was fortunate enough to pick it up and run with it. How do you suggest they pick the players any better? It is up to the coach who is coaching that year.

Not doubting you but from what I've been told that some of the players come from a little farther off..... maybe not this year, but they have in previous years. As far as Ivan goes, I personally gave the KY coach the number to get in touch with him. He had called and left messages and ME.. I, gave him Ivan's cell number and in turn, Ivan played.

As far as a neutral field, I think if maybe it were to be held somewhere else for a couple of years that there might be some more gained interest in participating by the boys. Too many different rumors running around and a lot of the young men believe everything they hear.

Your correct that Matewan was fortunate to pick up the game and rename it Hatfield/McCoy. The Kwianis Senior bowl was always something to consider an "honor" to get to play in yet, with this game (H/Mc) the boys feel more like it's a chore?? Have they lost interest? There is just something not right with it! Too many young men have the talent to get out there and have a good time and enjoy themselves for one last time if they are not attending school to play on scholarship. I just wish it would go back to the way it used to be with unreal attendance, kids lining up to be able to get on the field, and a great rapport with everyone on the field... EVERYONE!!!

OH... as for the attendance, I was commenting on what the attendance was when I came in. Yes, the crowd got bigger as the night wore on BUT I have seen a much larger crowd at the Tiger Den!!