Yes, that''s where we're at.  It's a friggin exhibition game that could gain us some fans. It beats the hell out of playing non-local teams.  I know some will disagree but I think playing in Marietta isn't such a bad idea.  We can definitely use the practice playing road games.  For all the whining about the big boys not being willing to come to Athens it makes no sense that we do exactly the same thing to teams that are deemed lower in profile to us.  It's an exhibition. One in which the general fanbase could give a rat's arse about when it's played in Athens.    

 

Yes, we should be more magnanimous.  If we went to Marietta for an exhibition game, it would send a very good signal to some in Southeastern Ohio that we are not the snooty, nose in the air school that they think we are.  Some of you posters have not the slightest clue how we are perceived by a lot of good old boys and girls in them thar hills around here. 

Edit: The strange thing is that Marietta College, though it is considered a "safety school" by some who don't make the Ivy league back East in TOS country, and has a more selective admissions policy on the undergraduate level than Ohio, still doesn't have the snotty image that we do with some locals.  Rio Grande, of course, is the "people's school."

That's exactly what I was thinking. Not only that but it sends the message to the fans that we are trying to lure in the outer areas that we won't just ask them to come to us. On occasion we will come to them.   Then throw Rio Grande and/or Shawnee State into the mix.  I think it's worth the effort to promote the SE Ohio goodwill.  Makes more sense than bringing in some team we've never heard of that no one will pay attention to.  

While we are over there we should try to schedule a preseason game @ Wood County Christian School. It would go a long way in solidifying our fan base in SE Ohio. Maybe the team could work the bake sale at halftime too!

You guys cant really be serious. @ Mariettta!! COME ON MAN.

We could go back to a single exhibition open to the public, if you'd prefer. The goal of the exhibition games is to get the team prepared for the season. Coaches obviously think the way to do that is having them at home. I'll go with that, even if the crowds are underwhelming. It's still a game in The Convo.

On the other hand, that was hardly an advantage last season.