Re: 2023 Season

by SoreKnees Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:58 am

The markings on that field were the worst I've ever seen, and I refereed on virtually all the multi-use, turf fields in the Portland area. The soccer touchlines were blue the 18-yard and 6-yard boxes were very pale white obscured by the raucous pointy-ball markings in the end zones, and, as Geez said, there were at least two other sports' markings in various colors.

The Pilots played down to their opponents' level for most of the first half and large parts of the second. The hard and fast field was clearly interrupting their timing and touch.

Apparently they will come here next year to experience a real footballing experience!

by DoubleDipper Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:13 am

SoreKnees wrote:Apparently they will come here next year to experience a real footballing experience!

Next season will apparently be the second annual "Cross & Anchors Classic" between the two Holy Cross schools.

by PNWPilot Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:23 pm

DoubleDipper wrote:
SoreKnees wrote:Apparently they will come here next year to experience a real footballing experience!
Next season will apparently be the second annual "Cross & Anchors Classic" between the two Holy Cross schools.

Does anyone know why we dont play ND?

by Geezaldinho Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:08 pm

PNWPilot wrote:
Does anyone know why we dont play ND?

They don’t like coming to Merlo

We don’t particularly like the travel to South bend. No airport, thus a long bus ride on that end.

by OldePilot Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:32 am

The Irish may not like coming to Merlo, but they do have an airport. I have flown into South Bend international Airport several times (as have many D-1 football teams). Allegiant, American, Delta, and United all fly into SBN.

by Geezaldinho Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:18 pm

Flights to/from SBN.
Most football teams playing Notre Dame charter their own planes, as does ND football.