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Sir, the Evansville Day School football boosters that I've spoken with are more "glass half empty" type of people.

I actually think it is better for lower level teams. It gives them some exposure that may not happen otherwise. Also eliminates the referee shortage problem along with not giving some lower rated crews games. Not sure how it affects the big schools, but I think they would like an opportunity to concentrate on the basics again and get guys rest. My 2 cents.

I know that one of the schools is Evansville Day School. Their football boosters are tired of not winning any games. They are ready to find a coach who can end their winless streak in football.

For my health classes, I assign a weekly health article. Last week, I came upon this article which should help on the so called "War on Football." Enjoy! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191021082749.htm Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment, depression or suicidal thoughts in early adulthood than their peers, suggests a new University of Colorado Boulder study of nearly 11,000 youth followed for 14 years. The study, published this month in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, also found that those who play sports are less likely to suffer from mental health issues by their late 20s to early 30s. "There is a common perception that there's a direct causal link between youth contact sports, head injuries and downstream adverse effects like impaired cognitive ability and mental health," said lead author Adam Bohr, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Integrative Physiology. "We did not find that." The study comes on the heels of several highly-publicized papers linking sport-related concussion among former professional football players to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), cognitive decline and mental health issues later in life. Such reports have led many to question the safety of youth tackle football, and participation is declining nationally. But few studies have looked specifically at adolescent participation in contact sports. "When people talk about NFL players, they are talking about an elite subset of the population," said senior author Matthew McQueen, an associate professor of integrative physiology. "We wanted to look specifically at kids and determine if there are true harms that are showing up early in adulthood." The study analyzed data from 10,951 participants in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), a representative sample of youth in seventh through 12th grades who have been interviewed and tested repeatedly since 1994. Participants were categorized into groups: those who, in 1994, said they intended to participate in contact sports; those who intended to play non-contact sports; and those who did not intend to play sports. Among males, 26% said they intended to play football. After controlling for socioeconomic status, education, race and other factors, the researchers analyzed scores through 2008 on word and number recall and questionnaires asking whether participants had been diagnosed with depression or attempted or thought about suicide. "We were unable to find any meaningful difference between individuals who participated in contact sports and those who participated in non-contact sports. Across the board, across all measures, they looked more or less the same later in life," said Bohr. Football players -- for reasons that are not clear -- actually had a lower incidence of depression in early adulthood than other groups. Those who reported they did not intend to participate in sports at age 8 to 14 were 22% more likely to suffer depression in their late 20s and 30s. "Right now, football is in many ways being compared to cigarette smoking -- no benefit and all harm," said McQueen, who is also director for the Pac-12 Concussion Coordinating Unit. "It is absolutely true that there is a subset of NFL players who have experienced horrible neurological decline, and we need to continue to research to improve our understanding of that important issue." But, he said, "the idea that playing football in high school will lead to similar outcomes later in life as those who played in the NFL is not consistent with the evidence. In fact, we and others have found there is some benefit to playing youth sports." A recent University of Pennsylvania study of 3,000 men who had graduated high school in Wisconsin in 1957 found that those who played football were no more likely to suffer depression or cognitive impairment later. But some pointed out that the sport had changed radically since the 1950s. The new study is among the largest to date and looks at those who played football in the 1990s. The authors note that, due to the design of the dataset, they were only able to measure "intended" participation. (Due to the timing of the questionnaires, however, it is likely that those who reported participation in football actually did participate.) They also could not tell how long an adolescent played, what position or whether a concussion or sub-concussive head injury was ever sustained. Further studies should be done exploring those factors, they said. "Few current public health issues are as contentious and controversial as the safety and consequences of participation in football," they concluded. "Research on the risks of participation weighed with the risks of not participating in sports will enable parents and young athletes to make educated, informed decisions based on solid evidence." A new CU Boulder study, looking at the long-term mental and physical health of CU student-athlete alumni, is already underway. Story Source: Materials provided by University of Colorado at Boulder. Note: Content may be edited for style and length.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7ckl90qt0

That's why La Fleur's hire was so good.

Don't get your panties in a bunch. SR is a totally different monster Week 11 as compared to Week 1. All things being equal, if SR and MD are close in ability, then MD is probably much improved in Week 11....making Week 11 MD better than Week 1 SR. Hence the "toughest test" comment you refer to. It's science... There's not a Miner fan out there who doesn't hope that SR is equal to or better than MD.

7-1 baby! I think at this point, Adams being out has been the most beneficial thing for this team. Forcing them to find other means to score. im very impressed with the RB duo of Jamaal and Aaron. Aaron is becoming a true feature back. And Williams is only a tick below him. Rodgers is beginning to really understand the offense and it’s beautiful.

Most likely, like Texas, the districts would be created as artificial groupings ... usually with a tie to proximity, but not the only thing. It would potentially end up diminishing the role of conferences in some places, or as in the case of Texas, pretty much all together. Of course, new rivalries would pop up due to being forced into districts and those games carrying not just bragging rights implications, but specific post-season tournament implications.

On to Round 2. And trust me, if you lift up a QB and drive him into the ground......2 members not withstanding.... it's ROUGHING!

I was at that game and the entire Salem football team hustled to our end of the field to join in a prayer with their football brothers from another school. If there were any Buddhist, Hindus, or Muslims on either team, it didn’t slow them down in joining in fellowship with each other after a hard fought battle on the football field. I think we are blessed to have such fine groups of young men representing our respective communities. There are real problems around the world that need to be addressed, people voluntarily praying is not one of them.

It was a step up from Kent State and any of us would have done the same thing. I'm just not big on talking bad about Hazell because he was classy and he actually tried. He's not a terrible football coach, which is evident because he was immediately hired as an NFL position coach. I believe that he was set up for failure from the start and his style wasn't s good fit for the program. Programs like Purdue often have success with gimmicky pass heavy offenses or option type offenses. Unfortunately Hazell was from the Meyer coaching tree and tried to play like OSU at Purdue.

One thing to think about. In places with large populations such as Evansville there are training clubs for wrestling that are not school based. They are not cheap. The kids that cannot afford to attend those clubs just practice at their schools in the off season. To limit the schools to no winter sports practices until all fall sports are completed would result in those who cannot afford or do not have a club within diving distance to attend clubs to be at an disadvantage.

Heh.....well I have heard some here (with faltering success) define speed differentials as “city” speed which, I guess, infers “country” speed as well. Let me suggest that in the case of Plainfield that they have “excellent “suburban” team speed”. Mileage may vary.

Olympian 6 you are a class act. Good luck to both . Huge respect for both teams. Should be a war.

Thanks. I'm in a late meeting on a mobile and didn't think to search there.

Welcome back!😊

We aren't supposed to discuss rumors and such on the GID, with good reason.

IMO McGrew is the 2nd best RB in the SIAC, behind only Schutte from Central. Both are very tough runners who are like tackling bowling balls. Lannert is one of the fastest guys in SIAC. I've seen a few Linton games (Boonville, ND, Providence and maybe Sullivan early on but can't remember that one). I did not see the Southridge game. I think MD will likely be the best team Linton has seen that can run and pass. Has Linton played on turf this season? As MDAlum82 says, sit in the bowl, not the visitor bleachers. The view is much better from the curve or behind the goal post.

You should be. That defense is crazy lol

In the NFL teams try to get the bye so they can rest, heal up and prepare. I don't know why HS kids wouldn't benefit the same way. Either way, I applaud you posting a topic that doesn't include the word "Contraction."

Logistics has become an issue. If all teams, except the few sectionals that have byes, in all classes were playing the first Friday, the number of officiating crews available is an issue. Looking over recent years, I think you have a tough sell on the notion that it kills momentum, especially in 5A and 6A, where the favorites win FAR more often than not.

Would it be better to have an off-week for big schools in the season and then just push their regular season out one more week?

Not that much different than Goshen:

He has said in previous years he would rather take a sack than have some costly turnover.

I agree that we have all the pieces in place. But we will have to play mistake free, and probably have the ball bounce in our favor a couple of times.

Apparently I have to point everything out. My "NO DOUBT" remark was in reference to Mater Dei's win over Central. Let's see.....a 2A team beating the 6th ranked 4A team on the road. How many other 2A or for that matter most 3A teams have that kind of win on their resume?. THAT "raised eyebrows" everywhere (NO DOUBT).

to me that is OPI all day

At first, I was hesitant to answer this question but after hearing everyone else's response, I'm glad that my thought process is the same. I'd really have a hard time calling back a TD.....unless it was an absolute safety issue. At the IFOA clinic this past summer, they stressed making sure your calls were "big". Like a hold away from the play that is not impactful.......let it go. Pass interference......make sure everyone in the stadium saw it. That sort of thing. If it was not a safety issue and didn't affect the play, let it go (but maybe mention to the offending player).

I agree. That was a very impressive win. Delta had a great team this year. Congrats to Ole Miss for getting the job done! High School kids stepping up in big game situations only happens with a great coaching staffs the kids believe in.

WOW!!! LESS THAN 300 LEFT!!! LET'S GET THIS BEFORE SECTIONAL FIANL WEEK!!! Thanks to my guy @WolvesOnTheProwl on his booster status!! What a gentleman he is Another Coach jumped on in, appreciate it @NorthKnox94!! A long time member of our community. Also, if you were not just recognized above and you made a donation, send me a PM, there is one sitting there as "GUEST" Have a great 2nd round of sectionals this week GID!!!

New Pal will beat Whiteland by 4TD’s +...

Agreed. That has been the modus operandi of the Catholic church for decades, probably even centuries. Why are men protected wile women are vilified?

Well gee......you sure showed us. Congrats on your speculating skills on the GID being so superior to mine. Here is your award for winning the internet. lol

The University’s endowment is the 9th largest in the country, over $11 billion. I think they’ll be OK.

I saw the point of the post as showing the hypocrisy of the leadership in the Indy Diocese. A woman who does her job, and does it well, is fired because she does not meet some morality clause in a contract in the eyes of the Archbishop; yet a priest charged with multiple counts of disgusting acts that are not only illegal, but also violate the teachings of the church is merely reassigned and later suspended.

Perfectly said

If a player gets up and quickly gives the first down signal I'll talk to him and tell him to not do it again. If it's an extended signal it's likely a flag. If he does it again, it's likely a flag. Show enthusiasm and celebrate with your teammates. Signaling a first down is visible for everyone, calls attention to yourself and could be considered taunting because you are showing up your opponent by visibly telling them you got the first down. I don't remember if I have ever flagged a player for doing this because it's not common and if it did happen it was brief and they complied with the warning to not do it again. Preventative officiating helps keep the game flowing. Most fans would be amazed at how much conversation goes on between officials and players and how officials and coaches work together to manage sportsmanship issues. Coaches often tell us in pre-game to let them know if we are having issues with players and they will take care of it. Very rarely have I found they don't follow through with that offer.

We've definitely seen an uptick in midfield group praying. I understand it is not obligatory and I don't believe it should be a freedom of speech argument. I'm simply saying that we do live in an ever more pluralistic country. Involving children in clearly publicized group worship could make other children, who haven't yet decided on their faith (or not), feel like they are being out cast if they don't participate. Having lived in places where my religion was the majority and then living in a place where some people are forced to hide their religion, including children, gives one a wider perspective on how public worship can change and influence the actions of the minority. My views are my own and I understand they likely aren't in-line with most in North Spencer or the Pocket of Indiana. Back to football, the PAC really got pigeon holed with this new alignment. Three teams from the same conference which have been ranked in the Top 10 should be able to take home at least two sectional titles (yes Memorial, you're my favorite Evansville school, where I would want to attend, wish you success in 4A, but it's a shame the Tigers, Titans, Patriots, Raiders, and Alices won't play for at least 3 years... In football at least. Basketball and wrestling, I'll take my Patriots this year.)

That's ballsy. I see no reason why WeBo isn't the south favorite. Defending champs. I haven't checked Calpreps, Sagarin has them #1 in the south...on a neutral field they would be favored by 2 points over L-S & 4 over MD. Personally, I believe Triton Central will be a tough out as well

Catching up from the last few days when I have been on fall break Thanks to @RLS1 and @SPARKS along with the infamous @GUEST (make sure you log in so I know who it was) our newest boosters. Thanks to @5GetsYou1 on your contribution.

Sitting at home on a rainy Saturday and watching a Chicago Catholic League game between Marist and Loyola Academy. Loyola is a heavy favorite, but Marist leads by one at half. All the broadcast team can talk about is how Marist is playing with desperation because they need to win to make the playoffs. Too bad we will never be able to generate that kind of excitement for a regular season game in Indiana.

Not a meme, but I didn't quite know where else to put it. It had to be shared.

You don’t flag HOF’er Brian Moore, he tells you when to throw a flag!

I'd personally keep the all in format, but have a points system for seeding teams or seeding the top half of the teams in either sectional or regional. Preferably by regionals to create the matchups. Still have the 3rd game (1-4A) and (for most) 2nd game (5-6A) as sectional champions.

Nothing to see hear SF. Move along.

2005 3-6 Northwood makes a run and wins 3A state title over Chatard 7-0

Proves my point. You are not close to the program.