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Man, I saw some outstanding officiating yesterday. I was camped in front of the TV most of the day, switching around. We hear about it all the time when somebody throws a phantom OPI flag that "costs Purdue the game." Let's hear it for some outstanding plays: In the Tennessee - Vanderbilt game, Sarah Fowler became the first woman in history to score a point in a Power 5 game when she kicked an extra point. The deep wing official on the Vanderbilt sideline had the presence of mind to retrieve that ball, and work his way through the crowd that was congratulating her on the sideline and give her that football. You know that's something the crew talked about beforehand. That's just a great piece of officiating. In the Florida - LSU game, on Florida's final drive that ended in the missed field goal, the attempt was set up by a 30+ yd. pass play in which Trask threw a bullet to a crossing receiver and, somehow, the Umpire avoided getting hit by that ball. You could see he was anticipating it, and at the last second he turned like a matador as the pass went by like a speeding bullet. Missed him by inches. Great game awareness. Of course, the best bit of officiating goes to the crew in the Ball State - Western Michigan game. If you didn't see the craziness that ensued at the end of that ballgame, you're missing something. Watch the crew on the play. Totally disciplined, staying in their assigned areas, flowing as necessary. Then the calm and very clear way the Referee explained why the game was over. Great work in a real pressure situation, as the winner of that game advances to the MAC championship game. Chime in with some outstanding officiating that you've seen recently.

Sounds like you’re pretty serious? But this is big time football. You have to win here. The Vikings, my favorite nick name, are still in it. By the way, my junior high school was the Village Woods Vikings. Feeder in to NHHS. 7th 8 th and 9th grade. I was the star half back for the Vikings.

SUPER cool. Will watch the IU/PU game Friday night.

Nice! The BEAT DOWN will happen after all!

USC’s? 😂 They were invisible on D vs the mighty FB power house that is the tar heels of unc. The U in the same thread/conversation as Army/Navy is blasphemous. 😀

Indeed it’s the Bucket game Friday night. I assume it will be @ LOS? IF they are cleared to play. This will only hurt IU’s chances for a NY6 bowl game. They should be playing Iowa as the 2nd place vs 2nd place. I guess the B1G changed another rule. Sad. Edit: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2020/12/13/iu-vs-purdue-old-oaken-bucket-game-scheduled-7-30-p-m-friday/6531015002/ It’s in Bloomington. Another change of the agenda. The crossover games were supposed to be played in indoor facilities.

Lots of opinions here, liking the banter, but how this all plays out is anyone’s guess.

Great point!

I had heard USA Football had recommended single grade play only. 3rd grade league, 4th grade league, etc. But that simply isn't feasible for many smaller leagues. I was trying to find their official document that stated the single league recommendation (as opposed to hearsay from other parents) and found this: https://fdm.usafootball.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/fdm-game-progression-brochure.pdf?sfvrsn=f0b0590f_2 They recommend a "rookie tackle" - smaller field, less players. I had not read this before, but I can say I had many of the same ideas.

C’mon man...they’re classic. I’m not saying I’m a SC fan, I just like the classic look. I also like the ones Miami has been wearing as they are the same style worn in the 80s under Jimmy Johnson when the U was the equivalent of today’s Alabama.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/01623737019003205?journalCode=epaa From the Abstract: There is a cost-effectiveness point, however.

Have there been studies on the optimal size of a HS? Do 2500-3000 students schools provide a better educational experience than 1,000? 2,000? What about 5,000 students like Carmel? Claiming enrollment is positively correlated with educational experience is a pretty bold claim. And improved schools attracting industry? I’m not even going to begin with that unfounded claim.

Haha. No kidding. And while we are asking for things, can Covid be over before next season too?

Has anyone looked at enrollment stats at The university? Have they been fluctuating one way or the other?

One also must consider logistics. Terre Haute is a vertical city and transit time to the new Terre Haute Fighting Hautians High School could take a long time. Maybe they’ll just move down to 4 and potentially 3A, but I think both schools will continue to operate.

I suppose stranger things have happened. But not outside an episode of The Twilight Zone.

Can it be August now?

I don't know that I submitted any ID but they should know who I am since I'm a multi-year Booster and they should be able to tell from my payment info. As for the down votes, that's the pot calling the kettle black. You throw a mini tantrum (like you are here) anytime someone doesn't go out of their way to praise your team or agree with you. Aside from that, the votes mean almost nothing. I don't think they even accumulate in a reputation score like they used to. You could also rectify that problem by agreeing with me more often.

Trubisky looks good in the 1st half. Good sign? Or is the Houston D bad?

Someone needs to get him involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. Totally uncalled for what he did.