Upon Further Review: Have DCHS seeing ‘red’ this Friday
Now it’s just a matter of finding a place to put all those people on Friday night.
A large crowd was on hand for the Pioneers’ opening game, something everyone expected. But this Friday may see more people at Nunley Stadium than an Usher concert.
Even if the Pioneers hadn’t man-handled Bradley Central the way they did, the crowd would be large. It’s always been for the first two or three games and then the crowds have gotten smaller as the season goes on.
But after posting a “W” in the win column, and considering the game Friday is against DeKalb County this would qualify as a border battle, the crowd is going to be large and very enthusiastic to say the least.
Nunley Stadium has seen some large crowds over the past 45 years. And the one most remember was the game against Father Ryan in 1980, which saw fans fill not only the seats, but the grassy hillside all around the stadium.
Friday night’s crowd, which was estimated to have been around 2,000 on the home side, gave the team their full support, even though the heat and humidity were almost unbearable.
After the Pioneers’ first touchdown the crowd could have cared less about the weather, though, and by halftime you could already sense the emotions that would spill out on the field after the game.
In years past fan support after the first two or three games has been mainly limited to players’ and band members’ parents. Yes, there are those who follow Warren County football regardless of winning or losing. But over the last four or five years, by halftime the crowds have made their way to the exits, leaving the support of the team to mainly parents and those few loyal fans.
The players have pulled together and formed a bond which hasn’t been seen around these parts in quite some time. High school football is a big part of community life here in the mid-south.
It’s not just about high schools holding bragging rights, it’s about small towns across the south holding their heads high with pride, all in the name of victory.
Yes, after one game and one win, there’s already talk of a rejuvenated football program. The program is back on the right track, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.
The one thing you can say, the team has rebuilt their self-confidence and the confidence of this town.
A few folks have been talking and several would like to see everyone show up at Friday nights game against DeKalb County wearing red.
Now that would be a sight to see, and what a way for Pioneer fans to show their support and appreciation for last Friday night’s performance against Bradley Central.
Now it shouldn’t be that hard to get everyone to come to the game dressed in red. I know everyone reads my column, so this should get it done.
But just in case, for those of you who pick up a Southern Standard, spread the word to the none readers. Let’s call it “RED FRIDAY,” wear red to work and then let’s make DeKalb see red Friday night.
I sent a message over to our buddies at the radio station and they’re going to spread the word over the airways.
So let’s get into a little school spirit and come to the game proudly displaying the Pioneer colors. I sure would like to take a picture of the stands filled with a sea of red shirts.
Who knows? It just might make the front page again.