POLL: Should BHS Play in a Turkey Bowl?

Well, the Super Bowl has now come and gone and as Granite Staters turn their attention to the ice and hardwood, we here at Bedford Patch wanted to post one final topic concerning the local gridiron.

While people in neighboring towns and communities throughout New England celebrate each Thanksgiving morning by trekking to the local football stadium to enjoy high school football glory at its holiday finest, Bedford High School has, thus far, chosen to abstain from the Turkey Day tradition.

Since today is the last day of meaningful football, we decided the time was now or wait until the fall to ask the following question:

Should Bedford High School participate in an annual Turkey Bowl?

Merrimack High School and Souhegan of Amherst have or 15 years. Though there was talk about ending the annual clash for the coveted milk jug, both coaches decided to extend the game for at least .

Likewise, the Queen City Turkey Bowl has filled Gill Stadium for decades, pitting the top two Manchester squads for an yearly dual for decades.

Some feel Merrimack could be a worthy opponent for Bedford each year, should Souhegan pull its team its current rivalry.

Others think Manchester West would be an ideal opponent. After all, the majority of born-and-raised Bedford residents are WHS alums. The thinking, of course, is that such an annual contest would create a polarizing environment that would certainly garner plenty of interest from those who currently reside in town and those former Blue Knights visiting for the holiday.

Whoever the opponent, the idea certainly has plenty of support. In fact, a group of particularly passionate Turkey Bowl supporters even created a Facebook page dedicated to the effort.

Would you like to see the Bulldogs play the last Thursday of each November? Vote in the poll and tell us why you support or oppose such a game in the comment section below.