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Sounds like that DeLong kid made a decision based on maturity. I don't know, but I think if I had a chance to speak to his dad, I'd tell him that he had done well raising that kid. I mean ultimately what is going to pay the bills, right? Maturity wins.

I must admit....the one GO DEEP (game-winning play) and little sisters of the poor won them a semi-state. But they can make themselves even better....hope they don't listen to me lol. I hear the DeLong kid has decided to pass up multiple scholarship offers to follow his older brother into Mechanical Engineering locally. The guaranteed internship and industry connections were more valuable than the scholarship dollars in his view. It appears that football needs some kids more than they need it. I'll be in the corner sobbing if you need me. Don't ever marry a girl who is a math wiz.

It's good to be the king. Um, democracy and capitalism. Errr, Republic, and Mixed economy.

According to Harrell's website, Jasper was something like 13-4 (or close to that on a quick skim) against MC in the last 20 years or so. Reitz may have a winning record against Jasper, but they aren't a small school and haven't played all that many times. BTW, good to see you back on the GID..

With the way HH runs an offense who knows lol. The best athlete on the team is usually the QB so maybe I just assumed he was QB when recalling him playing

Kenton wasn’t a QB but definitely a game changer. Might be thinking of Sigler at QB and his running ability? Or both?

I would bet Mt. Carmel does without looking

Not many schools or coaches have winning records against Jasper, especially smaller schools.

I could easily say Brady Allen or any of the other Gibson Southern QBs….but when it comes to QBs that were just “That dude” and unforgettable… Kenton Crews, Heritage Hills (2012-2016?) His stats probably were not anything crazy but that dude put the fear of god in me. GS runs up tempo offenses…I was praying for GS to milk the clock so he wouldn’t get the ball in his hands. it’s a decade later and I still think about that dude every time GS plays HH

Hmm, so it's government that is the problem with government education. Color me shocked. Maybe these private/parochial and homeschoolers really are on to something.

I suppose, but sometimes there is a bigger story, the last coach was only 1 year, so 1 - 0 against that one--but it counts!!!

It’s funny how concerned you’ve been on how HH runs things lately! Worried about the pass routes being called, the strength of schedule … LOL. The Semi-State champs seem to know what they’re doing. 🤫 On another note, where will Sean be taking his talents in the fall?

Shelbyville or Greenwood possibly?

My guess is the total football attendance is about the same. I would disagree. The old big 8 schools typically didn't travel well to Jasper (VL included) unless their teams were good, which for that last 20 years was few and far between for most of them. If I had to choose the current schedule or the old schedule, I choose the current schedule.

Past Decade Luke Goode (Homestead) Two Decades John Goodman (Dwenger)

Yeah but my Caliper test showed empathy as one of strongest character traits.....So I got that going for me.....That and my stability....

That is pretty impressive

We miss this game on our schedule. Terribly miss it. This is historically one of our best rivalries (SR would be the next) as we were 11-10 against them....so at least we can always say that we got a game on them. Not to mention that not one Jasper coach has a winning record against HH. Love that one! I laughed too hard at this....because it's true. By the way, not everyone enjoys that schedule.

both Zachary and Kiser were option style power runners….nothing new to evaluate and base opinions for qb play on throwing the ball. Zachary (senior year was 2008 btw)believe was 2-0 against LCC both in playoffs and Kiser’s teams played LCC four straight years in playoffs. Kiser scored 16 rushing td’s in those four games. Couple of those games were real classics.

So you can't empathize well.

After Mitch started meddling, Dr. Bennett (selling school grades for money) and Pence/Holcomb dismantled the IDOE, we find that we are now stuck with some teachers who haven't had any education classes, kids who can't read, and voucher limits that start at over $100,000 so they can send their kids to private schools. The politicians create the problem and blame everyone else. A Message from Dr. Katie Jenner I know I have shared this in the past, and it still holds true…there are absolutely things that keep me up at night...whether it’s something that already happened, today’s running to-do list, or worrying about the future. One example is how to overcome the challenge of the number of Indiana students who cannot read. It really worries me…because not only does it impact our students today, but we know that by not having foundational reading skills, it will create significant lifelong obstacles. We all know the alarming truth that if a student is not reading by third grade, they are less likely to graduate high school. And, while the negative impacts of illiteracy are alarming…the juxtaposition of what is possible when a student can read is a game changer. In recent weeks, I have really appreciated listening and hearing from educators throughout our state. Whether it has been through a phone/Teams call, email, a more formal meeting, or catching up with a teacher at the soccer field or even in the parking lot after a school event (yes, this totally did happen with a good teacher friend!)....thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Many educators shared that they are all in and are planning to or are already engaged in training that will better ensure all children can read. Some were inspired by the well-known reading podcast, Sold a Story, or the documentary, The Right to Read. Some signed up for the science of reading modules in the Indiana Learning Lab, the Indiana Literacy Cadre, and/or the Indiana Reading League (I signed up!). Some have completed LETRS or Orton-Gillingham training, and I could go on and on with examples. Thousands of Indiana teachers have already completed or are actively working on science of reading training. I try to say it often, but I know it’s never enough…thank you for all of your hard work and for caring so much about our students. I’m grateful for the collective effort to balance the urgent need to overcome Indiana’s literacy crisis with our shared desire to increase flexibility for educators. Below I have summarized the major themes we have heard. This is a lot of information, but this work really matters for students, so I wanted you to hear the why directly from me. As we listened, the majority of what we heard focused on four themes: 1) Synchronous vs. asynchronous training options; 2) Flexibility for teachers who have a PK-6 “parent license” but do not currently teach PK-5 literacy; 3) Concerns about the PRAXIS and what happens if a teacher does not pass; and 4) Requests for additional, no cost training options. There are a number of other questions that are addressed in the linked FAQ (and we will add to this document as additional questions arise); however, today I want to specifically talk through the four outlined above. Synchronous vs. asynchronous training options As we all work to juggle both our professional and personal obligations, many educators have expressed a desire to be able to complete science of reading training asynchronously, when it works for their schedule. I couldn’t agree more. On July 1, a new law will go into effect which will allow the full 80 hours of required professional development to be completed asynchronously. In addition to the approved trainings, we are also actively working with Keys to Literacy to quickly build an asynchronous option that will be available this fall (after the effective date of the new law). We will be able to accommodate any teacher wishing to participate in the asynchronous option, including anyone who may have already registered but wishes to participate in this new option instead. More information on asynchronous training options can be found in the FAQ, and our team can answer any unique questions. Just email us at INLitCenter@doe.in.gov. Our team is also working directly with educators and training providers to continuously update the list of approved training options (originally published in April) that some teachers have already completed through their school or independently over the past few months/years. This includes LETRS, Orton-Gillingham, the Indiana Literacy Cadre, as well as asynchronous training opportunities, to name a few. **Additional professional development opportunities are being reviewed as quickly as possible and on a rolling basis. Flexibility for teachers who have a PK-6 “parent license” but do not currently teach PK-5 literacy We’ve had quite a few questions from current teachers who have a PK-6 “parent license” but do not teach PK-5 literacy. Several have expressed a desire to invest the time they would spend on this science of reading-focused professional development toward training that more directly aligns to their current content area. Based on these conversations, we are adding increased flexibility to consider the variety of situations. An educator who holds a PK-6 parent license but teaches in a content area that does NOT involve literacy instruction for PK-5 students will NOT be required to earn the early literacy endorsement. In the future, if the educator does teach PK-5 literacy, they would be required to earn the early literacy endorsement in order to renew their license. All Indiana educators are still welcome and strongly encouraged to participate in science of reading training (including, the free training through Keys to Literacy or the many other options available). Concerns about the PRAXIS and what happens if a teacher does not pass Of the four themes outlined here, concerns about the Praxis exam have been the most common…and also the most tricky to solve. We continue to work extensively to expand the number of training options that teachers can apply toward the 80-hour requirement, and as that list grows, the need for a consistent, quality measure becomes even more important. To take a step back, currently, Praxis content examinations are used as the measure of proficiency for making content additions to Indiana's professional educator licenses. For the early literacy endorsement in particular, the Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis exam was chosen based on its strong alignment to the science of reading (per the National Council on Teacher Quality). Indiana is now one of several states and territories where the exam is used and all use the same cut score (159 or higher, which is 67 correct responses out of 107 possible raw points).We have hosted several meetings with educators on this topic, and we also commit to convening an educator advisory team specifically focused on exploring other potential ways to provide a consistent, quality measure that ensures we are best implementing science of reading practices. Additional, no cost training options Last week, in response to the early demand, we announced additional training opportunities through Keys to Literacy for fall 2024 and spring 2025. Because PK-5 literacy teachers have three years or more to complete the requirements for the early literacy endorsement, some teachers have asked if there will be additional training opportunities beyond spring 2025. Because the state budget runs on a two-year budget cycle (for example, 2021-2023, 2023-2025, and 2025-2027, etc.), the current training is funded through the conclusion of the current state budget. We will absolutely continue to advocate for sustained funding for free teacher literacy training when the General Assembly convenes in January to build the 2025-2027 budget. As a reminder, the FAQ with additional information can be found here, and we will continue to add additional questions and answers as they arise. Please continue to share your solution-ideas as we work together to ensure more Indiana students learn to read. As always, thank you for all that you do for our students!

As odd as it sounds, I was more impressed with Zachery and Kiser, when I saw them both in person, for their defensive play as opposed to their offensive, QB style. In the LCC-Sheridan game that I saw, I think it was 2011, LCC shutout Sheridan. If I recall correctly though, that game was not decided until the 4th quarter and the offensive standout for Sheridan that I remembered for that game was a kid whose name I think was Callahan. He was a kid that everytime he touched the ball, you worried that he could break it ... not from speed, but just sheer bowling people over. In that Pioneer game, I think Kiser did more on defense to keep LCC from getting traction. On offense, I remember the Llewellyns being the offensive stars of that game. You could certainly make a case, in both the cases of Zachery and Kiser, in those two specific games, that they both kept the team held together, playing both sides of the ball. Unfortunately, I only got to see those two guys in a single game each. I think, it's certainly a case that, sometimes, a single game might not be an indication of great careers. On the other hand, I had a chance to see Mills all the way from 5th grade through high school graduation and kind of the same with Kidwell when he played youth ball at Benton Central and then later on when he ended up at West Lafayette.

Blue Mountain State!

Well I guess my 1970's era understanding of "right" and "wrong" that my Christian father and mother instilled in me hasn't evolved into anything much different over my lifetime. I'm OK with that.....So I guess I'm old fashioned in a sense. Maybe that's why it is refreshing to me to hear a mid-20's guy that shares some of my values articulate his beliefs so well. Gives me a little more hope for our future I suppose.

My point was simply that continually exposing oneself to a single point of view inevitably leads to confirmation bias, which absolutely prevents real critical thinking. If you really want to do your due diligence to give you the highest probability that you’re on the “right” side of an issue, you have to assess both sides — and not as filtered through your ideological colleagues.