BTF Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 The chances of the 4A champion coming out of south is probably 95% or better, but that doesn't mean that 4A north isn't interesting. There appears to be several good teams who'll fight it out for the right to contend at Lucas Oil. Right now it seems WIDE open. We'll always begin with Northwood, but no one can deny that Northridge looked pretty darn good coming into Fort Wayne and defeating North Side. The Legends were without two D1 commitments, but still, Northridge took them out by two touchdowns. East Noble obliterated Luers in their own back yard, yet still didn't garner one vote in the coaches poll. Columbia City, Hobart, New Prarie, Leo, Wayne, Dwenger, New Haven, Kokomo, & Mississinewa. I think 4A north will be fun to watch this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muda69 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Go Wildkats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 54 minutes ago, BTF said: The chances of the 4A champion coming out of south is probably 95% or better, but that doesn't mean that 4A north isn't interesting. There appears to be several good teams who'll fight it out for the right to contend at Lucas Oil. Right now it seems WIDE open. We'll always begin with Northwood, but no one can deny that Northridge looked pretty darn good coming into Fort Wayne and defeating North Side. The Legends were without two D1 commitments, but still, Northridge took them out by two touchdowns. East Noble obliterated Luers in their own back yard, yet still didn't garner one vote in the coaches poll. Columbia City, Hobart, New Prarie, Leo, Wayne, Dwenger, New Haven, Kokomo, & Mississinewa. I think 4A north will be fun to watch this year. Why’d the North Side duo not play? What’d I miss? Will they be back this week against LN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, temptation said: Why’d the North Side duo not play? What’d I miss? Will they be back this week against LN? Both nursing injuries is all I heard. I'm guessing just a one or two week thing. Hoping they'll be back for Lawrence North, they'll certainly need them if they are going to get the W in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSUKingsmen Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 As long as Northwood's Oline can hold up and give their qb some time to throw, they will be in Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeqb Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, BTF said: The chances of the 4A champion coming out of south is probably 95% or better, but that doesn't mean that 4A north isn't interesting. There appears to be several good teams who'll fight it out for the right to contend at Lucas Oil. Right now it seems WIDE open. We'll always begin with Northwood, but no one can deny that Northridge looked pretty darn good coming into Fort Wayne and defeating North Side. The Legends were without two D1 commitments, but still, Northridge took them out by two touchdowns. East Noble obliterated Luers in their own back yard, yet still didn't garner one vote in the coaches poll. Columbia City, Hobart, New Prarie, Leo, Wayne, Dwenger, New Haven, Kokomo, & Mississinewa. I think 4A north will be fun to watch this year. I am still curious about this. Have you seen an official (read: IHSAA) statement about FW Dwenger dropping to 4A for Fall 2023? Barring a 5A regional win, they will drop for fall 2024, but the only thing I can find is this: https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/Football TSF 2022-23 2023-24.pdf Dwenger is listed on the last page Schools Competing in Larger Enrollment Classification in 2022-23 and 2023-24 Due to Rule 2-5 I just ask, because 4A north is currently 'full' with 4 sectionals of 8. The only bye is down in Sectional 24. There would need to be at least 3 sectionals affected/redrawn and moving someone south. Or the alternative would be to move Kokomo up to 5A as the largest school, but that would still mean reshuffling 19 & 20, and maybe even 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roaringthunderdlr Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 4A NorthWood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, oldtimeqb said: I am still curious about this. Have you seen an official (read: IHSAA) statement about FW Dwenger dropping to 4A for Fall 2023? Barring a 5A regional win, they will drop for fall 2024, but the only thing I can find is this: https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/Football TSF 2022-23 2023-24.pdf Dwenger is listed on the last page Schools Competing in Larger Enrollment Classification in 2022-23 and 2023-24 Due to Rule 2-5 I just ask, because 4A north is currently 'full' with 4 sectionals of 8. The only bye is down in Sectional 24. There would need to be at least 3 sectionals affected/redrawn and moving someone south. Or the alternative would be to move Kokomo up to 5A as the largest school, but that would still mean reshuffling 19 & 20, and maybe even 18. My only source is an interview with Jason Garrett from Wane.com. He thinks his team is in 4A, so if they aren't, that's kind of a problem. Harrell's and Sagarin still show Dwenger as 5A. I've said it before, I'll say it again. To many "viewers" on this forum who don't provide any content. The admin's should make this a pay site with viewership restricted to members only and a minimum of one post per month. One of our regular "viewers" has the answer to this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mebuck Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, BTF said: The chances of the 4A champion coming out of south is probably 95% or better, but that doesn't mean that 4A north isn't interesting. There appears to be several good teams who'll fight it out for the right to contend at Lucas Oil. Right now it seems WIDE open. We'll always begin with Northwood, but no one can deny that Northridge looked pretty darn good coming into Fort Wayne and defeating North Side. The Legends were without two D1 commitments, but still, Northridge took them out by two touchdowns. East Noble obliterated Luers in their own back yard, yet still didn't garner one vote in the coaches poll. Columbia City, Hobart, New Prarie, Leo, Wayne, Dwenger, New Haven, Kokomo, & Mississinewa. I think 4A north will be fun to watch this year. I know Dwenger is trying to get back in 4A but so far the IHSAA has not moved on the appeal. As of now they are 5A. Edited August 21, 2023 by Mebuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mebuck Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, temptation said: Why’d the North Side duo not play? What’d I miss? Will they be back this week against LN? Injuries, I heard week 3 against Dwenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mebuck said: I know Dwenger is trying to get back in 4A but so far the IHSAA has not moved on the appeal. As of now they are 5A. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarab527 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Don't think anyone is hanging with NorthWood this year in the North. The real question is whether the Panthers can make it interesting down at LOS... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 39 minutes ago, scarab527 said: Don't think anyone is hanging with NorthWood this year in the North. The real question is whether the Panthers can make it interesting down at LOS... Quick answer, absolutely not Itll be 4 touchdowns or more no matter who shows up from the south Pretty sure @BTF owes me a beer or something from the same statement last year, but I'd have to delve into my post history to remember exactly what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Rodney said: Quick answer, absolutely not Itll be 4 touchdowns or more no matter who shows up from the south Pretty sure @BTF owes me a beer or something from the same statement last year, but I'd have to delve into my post history to remember exactly what You’re telling me a 4A school with guys committed to Georgia/Michigan can’t stay within 28 of East Central? Really? Edited August 21, 2023 by temptation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarab527 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Just now, temptation said: You’re telling me a 4A school with guts committed to Georgia/Michigan can’t stay within 28 of East Central? Really? I was gonna say. We haven’t seen a 4A school with two legit Power 5 guys on the outside in who knows how long. Not saying I think they’d beat EC but I believe they’d keep it within 4 TDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 34 minutes ago, temptation said: You’re telling me a 4A school with guys committed to Georgia/Michigan can’t stay within 28 of East Central? Really? yes you can buy me a beer in November, line starts behind btf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 53 minutes ago, temptation said: You’re telling me a 4A school with guys committed to Georgia/Michigan can’t stay within 28 of East Central? Really? also here is this gem from last November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Rodney said: also here is this gem from last November Edmond makes NorthWood a different team though, no? No backing out…bet is on if NorthWood makes it to LOS. I get em +27.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) you can have anyone out of the north +27.5 I'll be at Kilroys in between games always am Only rule is I don't do pictures or autographs Edited August 21, 2023 by Rodney 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 heres the receipt for the beer btf owes me from last year 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, Rodney said: heres the receipt for the beer btf owes me from last year Hmmmm. Will you still have time for that beer if the your Pirates are down there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 oh yes I am a lifelong pirates fan and definitely can point to merriville on a map I'll make it to kilroys don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherPride Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Northwood’s run defense is going to have to improve. But I felt like Jimtown did nearly everything they could do as far as trying to slow the game down and it was 36-8 going into the 4th. I’m not ready to make any predictions about making it to Indy but Tuggle is going to make a lot of guys look bad this year. And with him and Edmond, it will be very difficult on defenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshallCounty Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 It gets real hard to throw the ball in November in the cornfields of Northern Indiana. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherPride Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 No doubt. Part of the problem that the Panthers have had reaching Indy under Andrews I think. In 10 years they’ve had 3 undefeated regular seasons but only 1 trip to Indy. I think having Edmond in the backfield gives them a dimension they haven’t had though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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