I think making Blackbaud the home for the state championship game is a bit ambitious. The "neutral site" idea goes out the window when you make the home for the title game anywhere other than the midstate. Think if Dorman had to travel to Charleston to play Wando. Would Blackbaud still be a neutral site? I would have to say no. Also, I think that gate money would be hurt b/c fewer lay-fans (friends of players, girl/boyfriends, school spirit people) would not travel from the upstate to Charleston. Another question would be what playing 9 games in a weekend would do to the pitch itself. I'm sure it could rebound pretty quick but that and the Battery's home schedule would have to be a consideration.
With all that said, I do not see any reason why Blackbaud should not be the permanent home for the North-South game. N-S is a showcase game for all-stars from all levels, and it should be held at a showcase facility. Maybe the Battery could give entry level season ticket packages to all players who make N-S. This would get more fans in the stands and the Battery could make some money b/c those people would still have to pay for parking and may buy concessions.
