Xavier FCS Football???

[noteggs]

Does X own the parking lot off Montgomery where the old Kroger used to be? If not, I thought read somewhere the city of Norwood doesn’t want to sell X more land. Not sure why tho because it will help in property value I would think.

[nickgyp]

Schmidt like the pressbox side of Corcoran was built into the side of a hill, so it will look like a cliff when it's demolished. Plus I'm not sure what will hold up the side of the Armory, which has been declared a historic building. I would guess a multi purpose stadium, with minimal initial seating would be the plan.There are some very smart folks running X these days, so I trust they will have a good plan

I have fond memories of seeing Steve Thomas, Bob Quick and Connie Warren play games at Schmidt Fieldhouse. Sad that it is slated for demolition. Not sure what, if anything , could be built there due to its configuration. As noted, it would be cliff-like; a gaping hole. Perhaps, a building with locker facilities for teams using adjacent facilities such as a new stadium, the baseball field and any other field that could be added along Victory Parkway (which by its very name conjures up an imagery of sports). After last night’s basketball game, driving along that stretch of roadway, it just seems like a natural fit.

[Muskie]

Does X own the parking lot off Montgomery where the old Kroger used to be? If not, I thought read somewhere the city of Norwood doesn’t want to sell X more land. Not sure why tho because it will help in property value I would think.

I believe X does own that property now.

[X-man]

I believe X does own that property now.

It does.

[Masterofreality]

The Head Coach of VD football retired after 14 years and 47 years at the school.
The Pioneer Football League is up for grabs Baby!!
Cryers blow.

[nickgyp]

The Head Coach of VD football retired after 14 years and 47 years at the school.
The Pioneer Football League is up for grabs Baby!!
Cryers blow.

MOR:

I don' recall the Xavier-Dayton football rivalry ever having the animosity that the basketball games have experienced. Sat through too many games at UD arena where the Flyer fans exhibited a downright disdain for the Muskies. It was plain uncomfortable attending those games. Had Xavier dropped football to D-3 as the Flyers did back in the seventies maybe the football rivalry would have gone the same route but I was always envious that UD had a program while Xavier did not. UD certainly got a number of local players that perhaps would have gone to Xavier; and as a D-3 team, Dayton did very well under Rick Carter. The current coach apparently stayed after a stellar career as a Flyer linebacker. Makes me recall Irv Etler coaching at Xavier after quarterbacking the Musketeers. In any event, if Xavier should go with a football program then it would be nice to see some of the quality local Cincinnati talent that wants to continue playing football consider playing on Victory Parkway. Dayton still gets its fair share; and a Xavier program that takes recruits away just might add fuel to the fire.