http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Local Sports : Last 10 Posts Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:09:42 +0000 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:54:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 30 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=9 http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51362&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51362 Author: VietVet
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Sep 30 2020 at 11:54am

Here we are in the 2020 football season and early stories promised a new beginning and some wins. So far, the football program is 0-4 and is losing again with a new coach and new talent. They have gotten blown out in every game so far. Just saying.....again.....a new league perhaps? Has enough time gone by now to say we need to move on from the GMC? Has the talent level passed Middletown by? How many more "o-fer" seasons must we endure before someone makes the change?....OR, are there school people in this city who do not wish for or do not care if Middletown returns to the winning ways of the past?]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:54:37 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51362&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51362 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51311&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51311 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Feb 06 2020 at 6:32pm

Not sure at what level we belong
Kids are trying
Bball will get better—good coaches]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:32:42 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51311&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51311 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51304&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51304 Author: VietVet
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Feb 04 2020 at 9:31am

So far, it looks as if the basketball team will follow the football team in futility. The Middletown sports program in general is well below the expected performances of the past. That is indicated when the Journal sports section is read and their is little no mention of any major Middletown sports stories.

We just don't cut it anymore in the GMC. The majority of the teams have passed us by as to competitiveness. We are now doormats in the league. Sad. JMO]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:31:37 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51304&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51304 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51257&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51257 Author: VietVet
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Oct 15 2019 at 5:04pm

Time has passed and another season of losing football while the third coach in a short period of time has tried to make a go of it at Middletown. I believe we can all agree that the talent level just isn't there to have a competitive team in the GMC. The other schools have simply passed us by with regard to building a competitive program. IMO, the same is to be said for the basketball team. Middletown is simply not the "big dog" anymore like it was in the 50's and 60's.

Would it be wrong at this juncture to consider a move to a league that is a few levels below the GMC? As long as we stay in this league, given the talent level we are now seeing year after year, and watching the coaching attempts made to improve the teams fail, we are going to be a league bottom dweller on a continual basis. There is no indication we can assemble a winning team in the GMC, given the current level of talent. Milford quickly found out they couldn't compete and exited the league in a short time period. They realized the problem and acted on it. Does staying in the GMC present a positive reaction from the players, coaches, fans or the community or does it cause fan disinterest, waning community support and discouragement from the players? From a community of 48,000 people, how many show for football at Barnitz on a given night or at the basketball games? Being stubborn by staying in this league does nothing to instill pride among the participants and community.

Let's go to where the program can be more competitive shall we. Let's shoot for a .500 season for a start instead of accepting continual losing seasons.....or are the people of Middletown content with that?]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:04:12 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51257&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51257 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51118&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51118 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Apr 04 2019 at 6:06pm

I hope that we continue in the GMC and that talent emerges similarly to what we have in the past. Only takes 5 players with hoops--football is another story. Besides I enjoy watching the premier players in the area at the GMC level.

The continued dumbing down of our academics in the embrace of diversity has now permeated athletics. We simply don't know how to win--amplified by acceptance of mediocrity(and we are less than mediocre imo)]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:06:38 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51118&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51118 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51117&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51117 Author: VietVet
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Apr 04 2019 at 8:50am

spider:

"The asst AD is behind the dropdown(not sure to which league), while the major boosters are not."

Would the major boosters rather be competitive in another league or the habitual doormat of the GMC? Do they enjoy losing? What does a continual last place finish do for building the programs, the moral of the players or the attraction of quality, talented players? Can't build on continual losing to better talent. IMO, better to drop down to a more attainable goal of competing in a league more in tune with the talent level. Like the city, the schools have regressed the last three decades, both in academics and in sports. How many years of athletic ineptness do we have to endure before the major boosters change their minds? Everyone who follows Middletown sports will admit the sports has gone downhill for a decade or more now. We are everyone's homecoming game during football season. An easy win. We all see it happening. Let's admit it, do something about it, watch for improved results and change the culture from doormat to a winning program. We now have fancy topnotch facilities. Why not put a quality team in those facilities that can compete? Right now, we have Taj Mahal sports venues but we place poor athletic performances in them on any given night.

spider:

"Trust me--our athletic results(outside of top level cross country and bowling) can only get better."

Hope you are right on this spider. I have my doubts although being at the bottom can only yield one directional choice at some point in time......... Then again, there is the academic performance fiasco we have seen for a decade or more with no improvement in sight. I hope the sports programs don't follow the same pattern. Numbers don't lie. ]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:50:54 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51117&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51117 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51115&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51115 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Apr 04 2019 at 8:14am

Leaving the GMC has been brewing internally for a few years. Strong feelings against it also. I have been involved with Middie Athletics for the last 20-3- years, particularly the basketball program. I am in the MHS athletic HOF despite never playing a minute of sports @ MHS.

The asst AD is behind the dropdown(not sure to which league), while the major boosters are not. I wouldn't be surprised to see Mark Kern become the next AD.

I would hate to see MHS lower their sights, though we probably aren't competitive at the lower level. We are lacking in major sport participant #s and particularly in basketball and football IQ. Lack of continuity within the athletic dept and coaching staffs being a major factor. I know that our basketball coaching staff is top notch and dedicated, and finally this season I noticed a more dedicated and caring group of players.

As for football, Jim Krause put together an excellent program during his run before being forced out when not being considered for the AD position additionally. Please remember that in the state playoffs, his outstanding team had a playoff game with Moeller(@ Moeller home field) and handed Moeller their worst home field loss and playoff loss in Moeller history.

Trust me--our athletic results(outside of top level cross country and bowling) can only get better.]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:14:45 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51115&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51115 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51113&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51113 Author: VietVet
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Apr 03 2019 at 6:39am

middiemom wrote: Vet..Jim Place was the coach then and Jeff graduated I think in 1990 or earlier. I was a student there at the time. Point taken, though.

Forgot about Jim Place. Decent coach with a winning record. Believe he left Middletown for Chaminade-Julienne in Dayton, his home town back then. He was successful there as well. Remember sitting in the Barnitz crowd back then talking to a guy named George Earls who just passed away. Had a great time watching them win. My school time in the 60's had Jack Gordon as the head coach. We had a winning program during that time as well. Joe Tressey was a great coach who liked defense. He left to go on to Otterbein College in Columbus as their defensive coach and then headed to South Florida I believe. Good coaches and talent back then for sure. ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2019 06:39:08 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51113&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51113 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51111&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51111 Author: middiemom
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Apr 03 2019 at 12:23am

Vet..Jim Place was the coach then and Jeff graduated I think in 1990 or earlier. I was a student there at the time. Point taken, though. ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:23:10 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51111&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51111 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51109&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51109 Author: VietVet
Subject: A New League Perhaps?
Posted: Apr 02 2019 at 4:15pm

The talent level in the Middletown's sports programs the last two decades has gone downhill with occasional exceptions. Baseball's Kyle Swartz (sp?) is with the Cubs and the quarterback with the football team several years ago did alright at OSU as a wide receiver going pro with the Jets I believe. Jeff See made his mark with cross country years ago. But, overall, you can tell on the field or the basketball court that the talent has declined, in general, compared to the commitment and talent made to the programs years ago. The last time we had a competitive football team was when Joe Tresey was the coach back in 1991 when they beat Moeller down at Lakota West's stadium. Jeff Cothran, who went on to play for the Bengals was on that team I believe. We had some decent linebackers as well. Since then, we have had out share of football coaches who decided to leave after a short stint.

Just suggesting that if we can't improve on the talent level and the coaches are unable to improve that talent level through technique, we need to examine other alternatives to help the sports in this town. It it boring to watch losing all the time. With the situation the way it is now, we are being bypassed and outplayed by every other team in the league. Didn't I read where the baseball team was 0-18 a year or two ago? As bad as it gets, right? Is the community satisfied with poor academics AND sports as well? Perhaps we need to drop to Division II if that is possible with the declining enrollment and number of boys in the school. ]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:15:05 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6946&PID=51109&title=a-new-league-perhaps#51109