HearEmaGrowlin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, Eagleborn said: And move it to a larger venue and lose more money having to pay that school. Makes sense. PG needs bigger stands. I didn’t say move the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3llR4z0r Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, Hawks2021 said: About the PG stadium - this was built during a time when PG was not nearly the draw that it is now. Before Gibson arrived PG was winning 1-2 games a year. Also, until this year we never had the turnout that we have. I have had season tickets since the stadium opened and even in 2017 and last year we didn't get quite the turnout that we have seen so far. Part of it is the respect and interest that PG draws now but also the confluence of events of being good and playing some big draws at home. The 2017 team didn't get to play the quality of teams at home that the 2019 team is playing. Also, Paris and Atlanta draw way more than Gladewater and Chapel Hill did last year. And we still have Carthage and then Gilmer (don't think Spring Hill will be much of a draw) to come. Instead of acting all self-righteous (Carthage fans and others) - understand that PG is growing and we are going through some of the pains right now. There are plans to expand into the woods on the north for baseball and softball and add parking and discussions are underway about expanding the seating. Personally - I would like to see more seating on the visitors side and maybe eventually fill out the bowl or add overflow on the open end - would be easier I think to add to the bowl side. But - for this year - enjoy the game and the show - it is going to be a blast either way it turns out! And GO PG!!!! I get it. Someone asked and that's exactly what I said. PG built this stadium when they weren't even remotely considered good at football. Hard to make all these changes in a couple of years time. Also, when this game was scheduled, I don't think they expected both teams to be where they are. Nobody expected PG to be as good as they were last year, but they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 minute ago, HearEmaGrowlin said: PG needs bigger stands. I didn’t say move the game. I didn’t say they didn’t need bigger stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFanOf22 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Some of you could come sit on the La Vega side tonight I'm sure the will be Lots of space on the visitors side at LE tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, CarthDawg77 said: How many teams do you know of that play to empty stands? Teams react to the crowds, sometimes that crowd can make the difference between a “W” & an “L” Exactly. That’s kinda my point. PGs crowd will be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Eagleborn said: Exactly. That’s kinda my point. PGs crowd will be huge. Carthage travels Very Well themselves, maybe not having enough seating is intended to give PG an edge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearEmaGrowlin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, coachkells said: Some of you could come sit on the La Vega side tonight I'm sure the will be Lots of space on the visitors side at LE tonight. That is one long drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoc Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 why would either team want to move to a bigger stadium when that more than likely means you are going to play on a saturday. correct me if i am wrong but don't both of these teams start district next week??? so for the comfort of some fans you are asking them to give up a day of preparation, planning, and recovery for a game that in the big scheme doesn't mean a thing. next week's game count......this one doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearEmaGrowlin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, Hawks2021 said: About the PG stadium - this was built during a time when PG was not nearly the draw that it is now. Before Gibson arrived PG was winning 1-2 games a year. Also, until this year we never had the turnout that we have. I have had season tickets since the stadium opened and even in 2017 and last year we didn't get quite the turnout that we have seen so far. Part of it is the respect and interest that PG draws now but also the confluence of events of being good and playing some big draws at home. The 2017 team didn't get to play the quality of teams at home that the 2019 team is playing. Also, Paris and Atlanta draw way more than Gladewater and Chapel Hill did last year. And we still have Carthage and then Gilmer (don't think Spring Hill will be much of a draw) to come. Instead of acting all self-righteous (Carthage fans and others) - understand that PG is growing and we are going through some of the pains right now. There are plans to expand into the woods on the north for baseball and softball and add parking and discussions are underway about expanding the seating. Personally - I would like to see more seating on the visitors side and maybe eventually fill out the bowl or add overflow on the open end - would be easier I think to add to the bowl side. But - for this year - enjoy the game and the show - it is going to be a blast either way it turns out! And GO PG!!!! No one is acting self righteous just stating PG can make more money by investing in additional visitors stands and adding parking spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearEmaGrowlin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Adding stands doesn’t take years to complete. Could be finished in a couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawks2021 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 minute ago, HearEmaGrowlin said: No one is acting self righteous just stating PG can make more money by investing in additional visitors stands and adding parking spaces. Which the plan is to do - so thanks for all your leadership... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFanOf22 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, HearEmaGrowlin said: That is one long drive! Yes, yes it is. about 4 and a half hours on the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearEmaGrowlin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Just now, Hawks2021 said: Which the plan is to do - so thanks for all your leadership... That’s great, don’t be prickly about it. Just stating the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherNation2015 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 38 minutes ago, Hawks2021 said: About the PG stadium - this was built during a time when PG was not nearly the draw that it is now. Before Gibson arrived PG was winning 1-2 games a year. Also, until this year we never had the turnout that we have. I have had season tickets since the stadium opened and even in 2017 and last year we didn't get quite the turnout that we have seen so far. Part of it is the respect and interest that PG draws now but also the confluence of events of being good and playing some big draws at home. The 2017 team didn't get to play the quality of teams at home that the 2019 team is playing. Also, Paris and Atlanta draw way more than Gladewater and Chapel Hill did last year. And we still have Carthage and then Gilmer (don't think Spring Hill will be much of a draw) to come. Instead of acting all self-righteous (Carthage fans and others) - understand that PG is growing and we are going through some of the pains right now. There are plans to expand into the woods on the north for baseball and softball and add parking and discussions are underway about expanding the seating. Personally - I would like to see more seating on the visitors side and maybe eventually fill out the bowl or add overflow on the open end - would be easier I think to add to the bowl side. But - for this year - enjoy the game and the show - it is going to be a blast either way it turns out! And GO PG!!!! I personally like the venue at PG. I think it’s a unique environment with the bowl shaped feel. I would not take away from that with future expansion but play into it. Us Carthage fans complained about Henderson visitor stands for years too until they finally upgraded a few years back. Lion Stadium looks great now and I’m sure the PG renovations will as well once you get them completed. Not having enough parking and seating for a home football game is a GOOD problem to have. I’m sure there are many schools across the state who wished they had that problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawknation03 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 8 hours ago, 68Hornet said: Folks in Texarkana will remember this when the playoffs roll around. We've always been for the Rabbs except when you play a Texarkana team. Good point!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob123 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I believe these 2 teams are about as equal in talent as you can get imo. Less mistakes and penalties will win this one. I'm going with the dawgs by 10.Regardless both teams should go deep in the playoffs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAM Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Pg Played in Carthage last year and now its PG Home game . Yall just show up and root for ya team and it's true back when that stadium was built, Pg couldn't play Dead in a Cowboy Movie. Times have changed and believe me the PG Folk will add seating to that Stadium because the stadium was built for that. Panola County vs/ Bowie County should be a Great game and Hope NOBODY gets injured. Have fun and enjoy what yall are fixin to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineman1988 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 How many folks gonna be there at 5:30 when the gates open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyzNdaHood Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Good luck both squads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherNation2015 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 16 minutes ago, Maineman1988 said: How many folks gonna be there at 5:30 when the gates open? About 3,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFry Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Champ1000 said: Wait Le having homecoming too. First PG scheduled Carthage and Liberty Eylau schedule Waco La Vega ( Defending Champs) for homecoming. They grow em big in Texarkana. We have 4 home games this year. Week 1 vs Arkansas, Tonight vs LaVega, 10/25 vs PG and 11/8 vs Gilmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearEmaGrowlin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, LETeach said: We have 4 home games this year. Week 1 vs Arkansas, Tonight vs LaVega, 10/25 vs PG and 11/8 vs Gilmer. Super weak home schedule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champ1000 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, LETeach said: We have 4 home games this year. Week 1 vs Arkansas, Tonight vs LaVega, 10/25 vs PG and 11/8 vs Gilmer. Dang hopefully your new coach is more kind when picking teams in Feb geez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWG91 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Does anyone know anything about the parking and seating situation in pg? Nobody seems to be talking about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogman2018 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, DAWG91 said: Does anyone know anything about the parking and seating situation in pg? Nobody seems to be talking about it. It will be a nightmare! Good Luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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