GHS1911 10 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Has anyone went up to Mitchell Stadium and looked?? if so what did it look like?? someone may need to get pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMontana 10 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 it looks like a torn up football field,there are stands on both sides and a maroon and gold scoreboard a fence surrounding the field and 2 consessions stands.....as for pictures i cannot afford a camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefieldRocks 14 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Im heading down to citty park tommorow, if anything is up. I'll get some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverborn 10 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Not much done yet, just staked off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaverteeth 10 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I hear that the enzone color may be very eldrich to some g-men. alot of maroon and white!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefieldRocks 14 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 and blue. Which we also have on our uniforms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPF 417 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Why don't they just have Maroon endzones with Bluefield in white and one outlined in blue and the other yellow?That would probably satisfy a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMontana 10 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 we rode up to the stadium today and they have no equipment up there to start work just a couple of flags and cones marked off....don't see it bein ready for august Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefieldRocks 14 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Because the stadium is in bluefield WV, So why would they have grahams colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcecilgolf 11 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Because the stadium is in bluefield WV, So why would they have grahams colors? [/ QUOTE ] Isn't the stadium closer to GHS though? I am just guessing by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPF 417 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Because the stadium is in bluefield WV, So why would they have grahams colors? [/ QUOTE ] Because we PAY as much if not more than Bluefield High School does to play there. You do not own the stadium,BHS doesn't own the stadium. Obviously because they charge everyone to play there they need the money for upkeep. If Graham did not play there it would seriously hurt the city of Bluefield,WV's bottom line. And if you think that isn't true then you are kidding yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,457 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] we rode up to the stadium today and they have no equipment up there to start work just a couple of flags and cones marked off....don't see it bein ready for august [/ QUOTE ] baring a heavy rain season, the work will only take a month tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLU 10 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 "If Graham did not play there it would seriously hurt the city of Bluefield,WV's bottom line" I think YOUR kidding yourself, yea they would be hurting some on the upkeep side of things, but for the city's BOTTOM line.. come on. there rent payment is very minimal to play in such a great stadium. I think VA side should just be greatful, stop whining. Or just go build there own stadium. Besisdes va sports are so much better why don't they play in there own state? I myself do not mind they play on the field, its been a great tradition for years, but I think we could survive without the g-men cash flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker 82 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Driving distance is close to the same I think. I think the argument is that since both Bluefield H.S. and Graham H.S. rent the field from the City of Bluefield, and the City is separate from both school systems, that both should get equal billing on markings etc. In my personal opinion, the City should mark the end zones in white and use the Chicory Blue color to spell out "Bluefield." That would make neither school's fans happy, but would cut out any arguments of favoritism to either school. It would also make it clear that the stadium belongs to the City and not either school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaverteeth 10 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I think this should be on the 50 yd line: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool 10 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I would just make both endzones solid white and leave out both names. Maybe put the outlines of both states with a big star where Bluefield is located on the 50yd line. Solves all problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Why can't they have Bluefield in one end zone and Graham in the other? Wouldn't that enhance the "Big Game"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 484 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] "If Graham did not play there it would seriously hurt the city of Bluefield,WV's bottom line" I think YOUR kidding yourself, yea they would be hurting some on the upkeep side of things, but for the city's BOTTOM line.. come on. there rent payment is very minimal to play in such a great stadium. I think VA side should just be greatful, stop whining. Or just go build there own stadium. Besisdes va sports are so much better why don't they play in there own state? I myself do not mind they play on the field, its been a great tradition for years, but I think we could survive without the g-men cash flow. [/ QUOTE ] Why dont bluefield go build there own stadium as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tid_Bit 10 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Why can't they have Bluefield in one end zone and Graham in the other? Wouldn't that enhance the "Big Game"? [/ QUOTE ] What if one day Graham actually has there own field, instead of shelling out $35,000 of taxpayer money from VA to help out WV. This may happen one day, especially if citizens of Taxwell county decide there needs to be a change in the current policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLU 10 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Why? they arleady have one in there town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaverteeth 10 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 We need to plant hedges along the fence line like the Ga. Bulldogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] We need to plant hedges along the fence line like the Ga. Bulldogs. [/ QUOTE ] Labor cost would increase with having to trim them...rent for both teams would go up... BTW...I finally figured out where you live... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsawBeaver 12 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 In my opinion the ara should be as proud of the traditons of bluefield and graham as they are of the facitlity and should support it being presented as bluefield and graham's stadium. In my opinion beavers and g men in opposite endzones would be exceptional, if not simply bluefield in each endzone as in bluefield wv and bluefield va. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker 82 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] In my opinion the ara should be as proud of the traditons of bluefield and graham as they are of the facitlity and should support it being presented as bluefield and graham's stadium. In my opinion beavers and g men in opposite endzones would be exceptional, if not simply bluefield in each endzone as in bluefield wv and bluefield va. [/ QUOTE ] Another voice of reason. Both Bluefields have a lot to be proud of, including Mitchell Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsawBeaver 12 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 "Another voice of reason. Both Bluefields have a lot to be proud of, including Mitchell Stadium." Might they eventually have some quality state title signs for the bluefield teams posted somewhere in or outside of the stadium? Another question I was thinking about while up at the track, bluefield's practce field, late last night with my dogs is is it warranted for a team with field turf to practice on field turf, at least some? It seems it would be wise to have at least 1 practive a week down there. then thinking about princeton having field turf, with bluefield's games this season, they should only have 2 regular season games that isn't on field turf considering the scott game is at laidley field and if princeton does infact have it. Richlands and oak hill are the only 2 games that wouldn't be on field turf..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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