I love it. A very strong schedule along with being the only 2A in a split 2A/3A league would be awesome if it all comes to pass.
Tarboro non-conference schedule hot off the press…
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I love it. A very strong schedule along with being the only 2A in a split 2A/3A league would be awesome if it all comes to pass.
Best schedule Tarboro has had in a long time. I only see maybe three games that I feel will be a running clock.
I love it. A very strong schedule along with being the only 2A in a split 2A/3A league would be awesome if it all comes to pass.
I will assume Rocky Mount, Havelock, Southwest will be away games The Conference will be tough and should bring money to the gate. Should motivate the Tarboro program and the fans.
That’s also part of it. I don’t want to dump on our previous 1-A conference opponents. Most are doing the best they can, but their fans don’t travel. Playing bigger programs locally and up a level in conference play could put more asses in seats. That’s more ticket revenue. That’s more concessions. More people commands better prices on stadium advertising and sponsorship.
Its also means more opportunities to be in meaningful games, which means our players will have more opportunities to be seen by recruiters. It’s really frustrating to see so many talented players miss out on potential college scholarships. Their talents aren’t showcased enough when the score is 42-0 in the second quarter on the road in a county that has little to no local TV coverage.
Selfishly, I live in Wilson. It’s already a 45 minute drive to home games. Going to Hertford County, Perquimans, Gates, Plymouth (Washington County) doesn’t seem worth it traveling 3+hrs combined for roughly 24 minutes of pretty non-competitive football. Hunt is less than 5 minutes from my house. RM is a shorter drive than Tarboro. That Havelock game on the road will be a haul, but it will be competitive and I will be compelled to go just to see all 4 quarters. Maybe that can be rolled it a fall weekend at the beach.
Most of the Tarboro faithful that have been around for years and years have noticed the drop off of enthusiasm and energy from the community since we joined 1-A. The energy really picks up as Thanksgiving draws closer, but the regular season isn’t that compelling. This season looks to change all that. I for one can’t be happier about it.
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Great post and 100% agree with all you said. Glad to see this upgrade in the schedule for the Vikes. I realize at the 1A level they were locked in to playing their conference opponents and had no choice in that. Even if it led to awful games with the Vikings winning by 50+ points and a running clock. Getting North Edgecombe off the schedule is great to see. Nothing against the Warriors but that game had no business being played. Even if I was a die hard Tboro or NE fan, I'd rather watch grass grow than see the Vikes destroy the Warriors 70-6 with a running clock by the end of the 1st quarter. I know this is an in county game, but I can't imagine the gate for this type of game at either school is that big. Who wants to sit and watch that? And most all HS athletic depts. really depend on the football gate receipts. Better, exciting and competitive games mean more fans in the seats, a bigger gate and more community interest.
If there ain't no real matchups, fans ain't hyped and players ain't seen. When games ain't close, folks stop showin up and the energy just ain’t there. But when teams like Tarboro go up against the big dogs, you can feel the vibe, and the crowd rolls in thick. That boosts ticket sales and snack money, plus it brings that community pride that keeps the season alive. Plus, them competitive games is key for showin off talent. Recruiters wanna see them standout plays in real challenges, not in them blowouts. Folks get tired travelin for bland games. I suggest hit up local rivalries that sparks some real fire for players and fans both.
Great post, you hit it on the head. I believe this new conference and schedule we rejuvenate some of the excitement in our fan base.
You're right. New matchups and beefs always bring that competitive fire back, pullin in not just the die-hard fans but also some fresh faces. If they roll out the right promotions and get the community involved, they could see more folks showin up to the games and feelin that school pride. Schools could ride this wave by throwin events on game days, like tailgates or pep rallies, makin’ it lit for fans and families too. They gotta get it right, feel me?
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