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Xavier Breath

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9. Benson stadium sits next to the Pro Football HOF in Canton and is used for the NFL induction ceremony and games.

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Sat Aug 23, 2025, 08:14 PM

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And, no, that does not justify the exorbitant high school stadiums being built elsewhere nor the lack of proper fiscal priorities, but it is some necessary context about why it exists as it does.

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$139 million for a high school stadium? In football hotbeds, it's the norm. [View all] Celerity Saturday OP

I certainly agree. I grew up in Joplin MO, Nebraska, OK, KS, all big football supporters. The ... SWBTATTReg Saturday #1

They'll make it up by firing all the teachers that don't teach business, mechanics, or agriculture. Ping Tung Saturday #2

These are the same fuckers who won't pay for school lunches. GaYellowDawg Saturday #3

Here in north Texas BigMin28 Saturday #4

That explains why Texas ranks near the bottom in educational achievement. lees1975 Saturday #6

I think Texas tries to run out families with Ilsa Saturday #8

They should call it Brawndo Stadium. n/t flvegan Saturday #5

Ahhhhhh, that is a good one. MuseRider 21 hrs ago #13

How about a domed high school stadium at a fraction of the cost? FuzzyRabbit Saturday #7

That's a cool-looking stadium, and on the inside as well. Xavier Breath Saturday #10

Seats 5,500 for a high school of 445 students. muriel_volestrangler 16 hrs ago #16

Benson stadium sits next to the Pro Football HOF in Canton and is used for the NFL induction ceremony and games. Xavier Breath Saturday #9

Thank you ok_cpu Saturday #11

Read 'Friday Night Lights' to understand Oeditpus Rex Saturday #12

I haven't partaken in any of its forms, and I stopped caring about high school football after I left high school. Xavier Breath 21 hrs ago #14

The book was generally hated by white residents of Odessa Oeditpus Rex 16 hrs ago #15

Here In Our Town... ProfessorGAC 13 hrs ago #17

We spend millions on ice rinks up here. EllieBC 13 hrs ago #18