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Looking back at Harrell's site, it appears HH played rotated through V. Lincoln, MD and Mt. Vernon as non-PAC opponents for a number of years. If the the darn SIAC would go to divisions, it could create a great opportunity for an annual PAC-SIAC "showdown" type of event. That would be a whole lot of fun.

So, given that Mr. Cohen's admitted (under oath) larceny is in play in this trial, he now feels he can run for Congress. https://nypost.com/2024/05/20/opinion/trump-trial-in-tatters-after-michael-cohens-otherworldly-testimony/ The completion of the testimony of Michael Cohen left the prosecution of Donald Trump, like its star witness, in tatters. In the final day of cross-examination, Cohen admitted to committing larceny in stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his client. Even more notably, he admitted to the larceny on the stand — after the statute of limitations had passed. There will be no dead felony zapped back into life against Cohen, as it was for Trump. Cohen clearly has found a home for his unique skill as a convicted, disbarred serial perjurer. It was not the first time that prosecutors looked the other way as Cohen admitted to major criminal conduct: In a prior hearing, Cohen admitted under oath that he lied in a previous case where he pleaded guilty to lying. If that is a bit confusing, it was just another day in the life of Michael Cohen, who appears only willing to tell to the truth if he has no other alternative. The result is truly otherworldly. You have a disbarred lawyer not only casually discussing lies and uncharged crimes, but prosecutors who proceeded to get him to remind the jury that he is not facing any further criminal charges. If any one of those jurors had stolen tens of thousands of dollars, they would be given a fast trip to the hoosegow. Yet Cohen then matter-of-factly said he plans to run for Congress due to his “name recognition” — the ultimate proof that it does not matter whether you are famous or infamous, so long as they spell your name right. As a legislator, Cohen would have the unique ability to say he will not be corrupted by Congress — because he came to Congress corrupted. While most members wait to take office to commit felonies, Rep. Cohen would show up with a self-affirming criminal record. He could then take one of the few oaths that he has not previously violated as the Honorable Rep. Michael Cohen. At the end of the day, Cohen is the ultimate shining object for prosecutors to use as a distraction from the glaring omissions in their case. Prior witnesses testified that Trump’s payments to Cohen were designated as “legal expenses” not by Trump but by his accounting staff. Moreover, Cohen admitted that he worked for Trump for years in his murky capacity as a fixer. References to payments as a retainer were approved by Allen Weisselberg, a retired executive with the Trump Organization. The “legal expense” label was a natural characterization for a lawyer who was paid monthly and was on call as Trump’s personal counsel. In any other district, this case would never have been allowed to go to trial. It certainly now should be facing a directed verdict by the court. Indeed, with any other defendant, a New York jury would be giving a Bronx cheer in derision. Even CNN hosts and experts have admitted that this case would never have been brought against another defendant or in another district. That is what Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is counting on. The biggest problem facing the defense is not the evidence, but the judge: Judge Juan Merchan seems to be channeling George Patton’s warning, “May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won’t.” Merchan has not given any indication that he is seriously considering a directed verdict, which he should clearly grant before this goes to the jury. Merchan’s rulings have largely favored the prosecution, including some rulings that left some of us mystified. Merchan continues to allow the jury to hear references to campaign finance violations that do not exist. After gutting any use of a legal expert to testify on the absence of any such violations, the judge allowed the jury to hear Cohen state that the payments to Stormy Daniels were clearly campaign violations. All that Merchan would offer is a weak instruction telling jurors not to take such statements as proof of a violation. The alleged campaign finance violations allowed Cohen to try to implicate Trump. However, it is doubtful that Trump could have been convicted on such a charge in any other venue. It is precisely what the Justice Department tried and failed to do with John Edwards, a Democratic candidate. After that unmitigated failure, the Justice Department dropped this theory of hush money as a campaign contribution. Indeed, after reviewing the Trump payments, not only did the Justice Department decline any charges but the Federal Election Commission did not even seek a civil fine. On Monday, Merchan’s orders became even more inexplicable when Cohen’s former attorney Robert Costello took the stand. Merchan immediately started to sustain a flurry of prosecutors’ objections as Costello basically accused Cohen of multiple acts of perjury. At one point, Costello — one of the most experienced lawyers in New York and a former prosecutor — exclaimed that one of the judge’s rulings was “ridiculous.” The judge chastised Costello and even challenged him: “Are you staring me down?” In fact, it was hard not to stare. What is happening in the courtroom of Judge Juan Merchan is anything but ordinary.

In the old PAC schedule, you only had room for 2 non-conferences games. I believe there was a stretch there (maybe 4 years?) when SR had Eville Central on the schedule...was one of their (Central's) best 4 year stretches in school history as luck would have it for us lol. And then obviously our other "non conference" game was filled with county rival Jasper. I know HH routinely played Jasper as well (although there was a time when they took a break from each other) ....so that only left 1 non-conference game. I don't recall who they filled that with...but don't remember it being any Eville schools .

Based on my years of hearing the current President, SF really wouldn't expect him to deliver a true-to-oneself speech on personal and moral ethics that would align with my outlook, but you are correct, I certainly do agree with Mr. Butker's point of view when it comes to straight marriage.

it stinks what is happening to mid majors as the rich get richer. If mid major lose some/all of their sports programs, will take away so many opportunities for young people to have a student/athlete experience...and will ultimately prevent many from the opportunities of a college education. Its one thing for mid majors to not be competitive...but to not compete at all would be terrible...only for the big to become more wealthy.

Wonder why the world is so against Israel entering Rafah? OIC - Tunnels large enough for vehicles to carry weapons all the way from Egypt. Yeah - Israel is the aggressor.... https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/05/17/israel-50-rafah-tunnels-to-egypt-unearthed/#:~:text=“Nearly 700 tunnel shafts have,hostages or Hamas senior operatives.” Israel went public on May 17 with the discovery of 50 smuggling tunnels leading from the southern Gazan city of Rafah to Egypt. Defending Israel against South African-filed genocide allegations at the International Court of Justice, attorney Gilad Noam devoted part of his remarks to the ongoing military operation in Rafah, a focus of international pro-Palestinian advocacy. In addition to hosting four Hamas battalions and their reinforcements from elsewhere in the Gaza Strip, Rafah is the site of “an intricate underground tunnel infrastructure that runs underneath the city and provides ample space for operatives, command and control rooms, and military equipment,” Noam said. “Nearly 700 tunnel shafts have been identified in Rafah, from which approximately 50 tunnels cross into Egypt. These tunnels are used by Hamas to supply itself with weapons and ammunition, and could potentially be used to smuggle out of Gaza hostages or Hamas senior operatives.” In an overnight phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant briefed his counterpart on the Rafah operation, which, Gallant’s office said, has so far entailed “the destruction of several terror tunnels, as well as efforts to locate hostages.” The statement did not mention neighboring Egypt. Expert Analysis “Israel has finally lifted the veil on one of the region’s open secrets: that the Egyptians, while cracking down on the Muslim Brotherhood in their midst, have been turning a blind eye and likely making a handsome profit off gun-running to Hamas, the Brotherhood’s Palestinian affiliate. This disclosure comes not a moment too soon. There are potentially dozens of hostages in Rafah — Americans among them, perhaps — who now face the prospect of being transported into the Egyptian Sinai, never to be seen again. The United States must use its diplomatic and military aid to Cairo to stop Cairo’s double game.” — Mark Dubowitz, FDD CEO “Israel has been nothing but patient with Egypt playing spoiler during this crisis. After Cairo refused to let in Palestinian refugees — a temporary measure that would have shortened the Gaza war — Jerusalem assented to the positioning of heavy Egyptian reinforcements in the supposedly demilitarized Sinai to seal off the Rafah border. And all the Israelis have got in return has been vitriol and, most recently, Egyptian support for the foul allegations being leveled against them at The Hague. President Sisi is supposed to be a pragmatist rather than a populist. This cannot continue.” — Joe Truzman, Senior Research Analyst at FDD’s Long War Journal Related Analysis

I think there were a couple of reasons, one of which was the PAC did not have specific weeks set aside for non-conference games like the SIAC (which was Wks 1 & 2), so it made things tough. If the PAC had gone to a similar Wks 1 & 2 for non-conf games, I suspect there would have been far more games between the conferences.

Mastodons are supposed to be extinct. It’s nature’s way.

That’s simply a recognition by the marketing people that women are the primary drivers of consumer spending. So, much of that advertising is targeted at them. I don’t feel “emasculated” by commercials. Do you?

Sorry it doesn’t meet your standards.

Within the next decade the Mastodons won't likely have an athletic department, if this court case plays out like expected and the NCAA/Power 5 get their way.

Sorry Bob, that's a non-answer. I do believe there is some truth in Mr. Butker's assertion of "the cultural emasculation of men". You can see that everyday in the media. In TV, films, advertising, etc. men are frequently portrayed as "Homer Simpsons", simple buffoons to be laughed at and pitied. With the woman usually coming in to "set thing right".

None of the original PAC schools (HH, GS, SR) ever really seemed to have much interest in SIAC schools when they had the chance, although HH and SR both played Jasper.

I'm confused why HH says they are interested in playing SIAC schools (excluding Jasper and VL) when they rarely played them before the current alignment structure. They played MD the first two years after Clayton left, then had them (MD) replaced with Mt.Vernon. They literally drove past every SIAC team to get to Mt Vernon. MD and Memorial routinely had to travel to KY, Indy, MO, and even had to play each other in non-conference to fill the schedule. The primary reason the SIAC expanded was to solve the headache of football scheduling, in part because they couldn't schedule local teams. Additionally, the SIAC tried having twelve schools (an open conference), but couldn't find any takers to tag along with GS. Now HH wishes they could play SIAC schools?

Athletic facilities at Purdue Fort Wayne already look like a third world country, so I guess that won't change.

They are a top-notch 4A program.

Even praising the Knicks, down 20 with 4 to go, lol.

If any of the Region teams go out of state, I would recommend playing Crete-Monee.

Haliburton getting closer to the superstar...back to back NBA all star games and US Olympic team for the Paris games.

It’s a point of view. There are others. People who think there is only one path to happiness/fulfillment are only hurting themselves with their narrow-mindedness.

These are my 2 thoughts, and thats all I'll say about it after coaching 2 years in a small school setting. 1. Private school athletes typically have more opportunity than public school athletes. Many private schools are located in an urban/suburban area, with AAU and trainers at their doorsteps, and the means to afford it. Many of our small public schools are located in rural areas, with AAU/Trainers 45+ minutes away. Once again this is not the case for EVERY athlete, because some private school families can't afford it either. Overall, in my opinion, athletes that are enrolled at a private school typically have more opportunity than those in a public school. 2. Recruiting.. In my opinion both levels recruit in some way. The kids that live in urban/suburban areas have more schools around, which could make it easier to find a school of their choosing, but could go either way. I don't know the exact rules, but it does seem that private schools follow a different recruiting rulebook than public.. but I could be wrong. I like the way Illinois does their private schools with a x1.65 student multiplier. This would take a few of the top dogs out of 1A, but not all of them.

He did seem very interested in Memorial's "success", that is for sure.

Best I've seen in the past two decades, in no particular order: Chris Mills, LCC, UIndy Eric Watt (no relation), South Newton, Trine Nick Zachery, Sheridan, IU Jack Kiser, Pioneer, Notre Dame

Terrible news. Thinking of the New Haven and Snider programs as they deal with this.

I don't have a problem with anything Coach W said. I just thought it was amusing.