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Yep. Pretty sure that happened more than once. I still chuckle at the image of Elder and St. Louis DeSmet playing (and losing) at Broad Ripple in 2006-7. I often wondered what they made of the place.

Probably scouting youth league players at McDonald’s, I swear to God they are!

The flaw though, is that with the blind draw, no team has really earned home field. 🙂 Not in typical fashion any way.

Tell us how old you are without telling us how old you are

Surely over the course of history a sprinkler somehow mysteriously broke overnight somewhere flooding a field. 😎.

I think it was directed more at the Winamac fan😂

I mean... we do prefer to talk after we win. lol I'm just really not sure how the game is going to go. Judson is more battle tested but I'm not as sold on them as others due to their lack of size. ANDDD Winamac is still a mystery to us all.

Bremen is healthy for the most part.

There’s only one Winamac fan on here and Judson won’t be on unless they win 😂 Judson will be pretty quiet again next week if Coach Lambert only gives Allen the ball 10 times again….

I just hope Linton can come out of the gates strong... make some offensive gains... get something to go their way early for a change. Naturally... I think the MD passing attack will be our major task in handling. Not to discount the running game because clearly Pierre and others can certainly bust it. But seeing 4 and 5 wide with a QB who can place the ball where it needs to be.... well that got us last year.... and the before... and before.. We just don't see that kind of team ability week in and out where every player out there can make the athletic play. One mistake.. and boom 7-0. I do think the sour weather come help Linton... we are used to slugging things out in mud pits.. but.. Mater Dei came to Linton in 2018 which was a mudpit.. and went away with a big W. They are just a very good solid football team that plays very a very tough schedule mostly week in and out. They got talent that goes one way, they are coached very well and don't fall for the things that result in big plays for Linton year long. It's a 4 quarter battle tho... gotta stay in the game. Give yourself a chance. I'll have more of my standard Miner Pride look tomorrow.. spent most of today getting it all together! I have loved this group of Miners in 2021... this group of seniors. Just a great group and I hope they can put it all together on Friday... as for all the discussion about this n that. It's worthless at this point. Mater Dei is who they are. Linton is who we are. We can't get to the next level without getting past the Wildcats. The whole high school situation has changed to much since my days LOL. Yeah there are kids who come to Linton because their school doesn't have a viable football program.. some have played youth league all the way up to when they can't. I know Evansville is a bigger market no question, and I know MD can certainly attract a good athlete there way... but no more than any other Evansville school can. I have been through the argument a million times with the like LCC 09er that just wore me down LOL... it's just useless to point fingers and make enemies. You play the games because you never know what can happen on any night.. I don't doubt at all that Linton will not have seen a defense of Mater Dei's ability... nor an offense with a QB as good as Wunderlich... or an OL or DL or anything honestly. We have seen good players, and played some very good teams.. .but... MD seems a step above that. MD has most definitely faced very good teams... no point listing them. So...they are not gonna be blinded by Linton speed or knocked out by Linton's physical presence.. not the big game hype what I hope will fill the Roy to the fences. They've been in big city games in Evansville... Jasper... etc... I think Linton has a chance... I think it can be done, but it can't happen with turnovers of any kind... can't happen with dropped passes or stupid penalties. Can't happen giving the ball to Mater Dei at midfield, can't happen if we can't get the PATs because MD won't miss those. and.. yeah... it'd be nice to catch a break a couple times LOL.. who wouldn't... A Wunderlich pass that flutters out of his hand wobbly that Linton can pick six on early.... yeah.. how bout that?!?!

Need a cardiologist stat! I don’t sleep: Mrs. Gipper is away—time for another beer.

Did some things right in the first half as well as mot so right…

I think that's what a lot of folks don't necessarily factor into the spreads. They aren't specifically stating they think WC, in this case, will win by three TDs and a field goal. They think they can get more folks to bet on the game with the 24-point spread and keep it tight enough that it's not an automatic winner for someone that takes that line. That's why, as you watch the spreads during the week, while they can certainly change because of news like someone getting sick or a player being yanked before the game, it is often a question of the psychology, with mathematical backing, to entice more folks to make the bets one way or the other.

Maybe "subpar" was a little harsh - but when it comes to grass fields - HH and South Spencer's Bermuda grass fields are hard to beat. I did say that the Roy is a great atmosphere and place to play - but as far as the actual conditions of the field ...ehh, it's just ok for grass.

Pay attention...I posted AFTER their comments; but keep choosing to see only what you want to see........but you continued to respond AFTER I posted it...so NO, you have NOT been on topic the whole time.

But it's not the intent of the original post.....as I posted before, please stay on the topic of the post.

Can attest to that. Was heading up 421 heading to Union Mills for a baseball tourney. Saw a sign on 421 for North Judson that just said simply, "Somewhere over there."

ok....back on topic please, and thank you.

Yep, he's wrong about being the leader. I swear to god he is.

North Knox did that in 1988 2A sectional semi-final vs GS.

Come on we must conclude they thought it was spectacular! Field of Champions (or broken dreams depending on which team you are). I remember going to a game there when Cathedral played someone (quite a few years back old foggy brain). I was totally shocked West Virginia's band stopped by and played at halftime (they were to be in South Bend the next day for WVU vs ND). Is the Ripple still one of the only fields with a larger visitor bleachers (seat at your own risk) than home bleachers? And yes I do remember when the Visitor bleachers use to be the home bleachers.

POSER....

When Bishop Chatard used the Broad Ripple Field, the IHSAA stepped in and said the field was not in good condition and to move the game.

Always thought it was a well maintained field, it was wet/muddy last year. I won't deny that I am happy to be on our turf sideline tomorrow night. Can't help but think of our kids as spoiled...

Come on, we don't have a McDonald's here in Judson!

We have been blessed all year with outstanding weather each Friday night during the season which kept the Roy playing field as nice as it possibly can be for a small 2A school. Course it won't match the Reitz Bowl or the outstanding facilities in Southridge that I will miss seeing each year. But....we had a ton of rain the week on South Putnam, and the 2nd half was solid rain and that turned things muddy. I'm sure it's gonna be pretty sloppy come Friday night as well. Hard to say who that affects the most. On the surface you'd think Linton would benefit because you see MD with 4 wideouts and a passing game that's dangerous. But...my old man.. and ex-coach... told me bad conditions always benefit the offensive player because he knows where he's going while the defense has to react. So that could be devastating to have DB's slipping and Wunderlich having a field day. Another area to think about it that Linton runs the double wing... lots of side to side running, and pulling.... more opportunity to slip and slide... more ball handling mishaps as well. So in that category I think Mater Dei benefits. I suspect there'll be more straight ahead offense if it's really sloshy. I agree 100% with "if not this year, when?" This is one of the best senior classes with junior support and spot a couple sophomores in the mix. The best over-all team since 2016 for Linton. I think 2022 looks like another good team, but it will be hard to replace these seniors. This is the best we've put out there to face Mater Dei in these 4 meetings. And there have been some dang good teams in 2017-2020 at Linton. Unfortunately, this is a very good Mater Dei team as well. I also agree that I prefer weather not play a role in a game's outcome. Just like I hope no injuries play a role or a ridiculous flag fest play a role. We have been without one of our co-captains and solid players on both sides of the ball for the last 3 1/2 games...and I really dont think he will be ready Friday.. .but I hope so...and that he can play 100%. We have done well without him, but having him is a plus.

Ever since the days of James Lofton, we've been chucking it out to our flankers with great success. Now, it's time for a new wrinkle. Tonyan and Lewis (even AJ Dillon) fit that bill nicely.

There are glaciers that have moved faster than the IHSAA on this topic. The discussion of neutral sites or moving games has been around since artificial surfaces started cropping up around the state. I just don't see it happening, even if it makes sense. Teams have voluntarily moved games, but I don't think anyone has ever been ordered to do so. I just don't see it happening.

Reitz has a great tradition, but the current reality is they are a low middle of the pack SIAC program and have been sub-.500 the last few years. Most programs go through cycles. We have for sure. Unless Northview absolutely implodes, Reitz will be lucky to keep it within 3 TDs. They squeaked by a 2 win Boonville team 41-34. Putting up 41 is great and the RB had a big game (300+ yds), but giving up 34 points to Boonville is the red flag to me. Northview's OL and RB will be a tough task for the Reitz D. Having now watched Northview's game from last week several times, I think Memorial is gonna have its hands full too.

OK, I did put words in your mouth. I am pretty good at that. Reitz does not have a snowballs chance in hell of getting past EC/Mooresville winner if they were to make it that far.

No. I would be surprised if LC is 24 points worse than WC at this point. Coach Patterson is doing a heck of a job. LC is a very talented football team. Speed all over the place. Coach Patterson has done a great job.

These are my picks as well. Though if Floyd is going to win, I hope they don't have the same officiating crew they had in the last NA game...

I don't think anyone is discrediting Ev. Reitz or Northview. Just discussing what will be one of the big match-ups this Friday (East Central @ Mooresville). That being said Roncalli is likely the favorite for 4A/ Defending State Champions, sitting at 10-0, looking good on film (haven't seen them live yet this year) definitely makes them a favorite. Still a lot of football to go though. http://i.imgur.com/pnzJTq3.gif

So, Levi's?

What?: https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/22/health/covid-vaccines-death-rates/index.html

Anyone heard if A Wanner will be back this week for SA to play against MC?

I am pretty positive that Prairie Heights couldn't beat Luers freshman team.

Some years the observers are asked to vote and some years they aren't. Some years when they vote their vote is factored in. We've had observer votes appears when we weren't observed by that observer. I love and respect the observer program, but it has little or impact on your rating and little or no impact on your advancement. We've been observed twice in a tournament game and given a 5 but didn't work the following week. Why would they observe us if they knew in advance we wouldn't have another game. There is a ton of potential for the observer program to have a greater input on crew ratings. The risk there though is many of the observers know and have worked with many of the crews they are observing. There is a potential for favoritism in that process if the rating has more value.

Even if Lapel’s offense is the best one Eastbrook has seen, I don’t think a defense that has given up 200 points this season can stop Eastbrook’s offense. Not to mention, Eastbrook’s defense is probably the best defense that Lapel has seen all season. Go Panthers!!

Back to the topic please.....like previous years, this topic will take on a LOT of pages; so conversations about an opening or other stuff should be taken up in different topics. I goofed in not adding the detail of including a link. Thanks for the reminder....deleting the other posts. Thanks for understanding.

Couldn't agree with you more on this. Definitely one of the most exciting sectionals and regionals in the state!

"I understand the rules and they makes complete sense"...."silly quarter rule is a joke" Which one is it? Pick one Coach. As a coach, aren't you supposed to set the example? Can't you and your staff push for rule changes, assuming they make sense, and until the rule is changed follow it in lieu of justifying non-compliance? CG butt hurt about a JV loss? I highly doubt that. Have expectations for a coaching staff's behaviors? That is a different question. #Integrityisgood

It was a Cg jv game and the team they where playing I will not name because it seems you can not say anything bad about them and I do not want to get into trouble.

With the weather looking grim, the o/u on points would probably be at least 35. And since Linton has grass, Mud Bowl time!

I never forget my XXXL Trojans, I swear to God I don’t.

“Slamming?” I didn’t get that at all. I think all he was doing was pointing out that Indianapolis Lutheran and Adams Central were, according to Sagarin, about 15 points better than everyone else in 1A.