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I have taken some time to reflect the last few days and decided to author a love letter to the Conference that brought our Program to great success since 1999. I will first appolgize if you are looking for a well penned grammar free words on the page, so I will first appolgize to @gonzoron of Hoosier Conference fandom Hamilton Heights ahead of time. Titles: It all started in 1999, but I was film guy for my DC when I played, now HC Chris Meeks, when I was leaving Purdue to come back and or drive across the river or around the block to WL to film all the Bomber games in this new conference that I knew nothing about. Coach told me and others at the school that this will be a great thing for football and hopefully the rest of the school as it will force our coaches and athletes to raise their expectations if we are going to compete against Lafayette area teams on a consistent basis. Then in 2001, enter 2 schools named Sheridan ( who at the time, only knew of bc of a RB in my teen years from IU that was from Sheridan named LAW) and Tipton a school I had never heard of but knew there was DQ there on our way from Rensselaer to Ball St my JR year of HS. My first great memory was in 2001 when Tipton rolled into our town on Charter Bus and we had our 1st play of the game called down with an inadvertant whistle that took a TD off the board, Bombers would lose 18-0, however, they would bounce back an some called it an upset and knocked off Benton Central in week 9 to secure our 1st Hoosier Conference championship, a 3 way split with TIpton and BC. BC was undefeated at the time, perhaps the cake outside the locker room congratulating the Bison on undefeated conference championship was a bit early. However in 2002, BC returned the favor, knocked Bombers off week 9 and created another share for the title with RCHS. 2004 was our 1st outright title where we knocked off @Ballhawkoldest QB, SR Brett, who brought his undefeated Blackhawks to town vs undefeated Bombers, a game so looked forward to, Radio station made signs to hand out to fans as they came in, the term BUZZSAW was used as we blitzed the Blackhawks 42-7 on our way to our 1st outright title, game was played an monsoon. So much rain. Fast foward to 2005 and showdown with @Ballhawk boy, the middle of the 3 outstanding QBs of Sheridan lore, the Freshman Phenom vs the SR of Ghost at Rensselaer Kiger, game so big, literally 2 helicopter from 2 differen INDY stations flew in and flew out, a jammed packed Bud Wright Stadium for an outstanding HS football game, 2 undefeated teams again, this time Blackhawks come away 35-32 victors that evening, and a great memory of Coach Wright after the game so excited meeting with Coach Meeks and reminded us he had this freshamn for 3 more years!!! He did it in only the way Coach Wright could, not bragger but true sincerity of excitment. The following Week, where we thought we could of not had a chance at a title, we were awarded a nice surprise as WL knocked off Sheridan the following week to create another shared title. The next title came in 2010 as our giant OL and great defense and power running game swept the conference that year and swept it again in 2014 on our way to undefeated state championship. Those are the championship years and memories of our 6 titles from the Hoosier. Memories of the early days of warming up over by our hospital, not to be seen until it was time for the coin toss, just letting teams enjoy our field to themselves, somtimes with no music, a few times with Lawerence Welk playing. Coaches Segment of the Love Letter: Coach Overly getting BIG MAD pregame in one of his final years at WL, storming up to pressbox yelling we ain't Tipton, turn off that music (mind you, classic rock was playing, and our pre game specialies were on their way out to the field, but man he was stressed that night, of course when they won the game, he was all smiles and appolgized for his outburst pregame at me, but Coach O also didn't allow Music at WL pre game in locker room or on field either. Some Pre-Game chatter with the young pup on WL staff that ended up taking over from Coach Overly, where I may have been aggessive in some story telling of my world, Coach O was not quite ready for my shenanigans, however the cordinators were in stiches. Coach Tolle (Mike) pre game talking to Coach Meeks and I about the Hoosier and how many great coaches there was, naming a couple and then a weird silence followed by: and you too Chris 🙂 Trying to figure out how to gain yards against Tim O'shea's slanting 3-4 defense at LCC still give me night terrors, which beating them in 2014 both in Regular season and at Semi State was just incredible as that team was LOADED. I have personally been great friends with many from this conference over the years, so much love and respect for many we have locked horns with. Coach Steve Snyder, long time DC at TWIN LAKES, my older brother HC at RCHS, Coach Overly was AWESOME man and true steward of the game. O'shea Brothers at LCC, I think we got 1 year of Kevin at TL, but I maybe off. Coach Strasser when at Delphi. What an outstanding experience coaching against Bud Wright led teams of Sheridan before there exit out. Coach Nay/Goodin combo when they arrived at LCC, good peoples to me. Coach Dave Black at Benton Central was blue collar grinder and tremendous individual, great seeing him a few weeks ago on our last trip over. Watching Coach Fry ascend from his time at WL assistant to one of the top coaches in the state has been fantastic, as we first met at PE dept together at Purdue, both aspiring PE teachers and Football coaches, many great memories over the years, some not so great, but him and his staff of DC Roseman, Coach Speaker and RCHS HOF member Coach DeWees are true friends of mine that have extended well before our battles on the gridrion. Sidenote: I am 1-0 against Coach Fry in 9th grade Girls Hoops !! BOOM BABY, yes, I coached girls hoops back in the day, so did he, as young teachers and getting started we all did things like that to get going, I rolled into WL gym and there he was , my college buddy across the bench, with that win, we took the girls to Silver Dipper for some ICE CREAM. ATHLETES: What a conference of just DUDES over the years: SO SO MANY. Zachary Brothers of Sheridan, Mills Brothers at LCC, Weatherford at HH, the numerious #87, #2 at Tipton, I see you Hooker, and Shively, Schoen Brothers at BC, Anthrop Bros at LCC, Cronk of LCC, the unbelievable talent run that WL had last 10 years, Karlaftis brothers, not bad for George so far I'd say in the NFL, Woodyard, DE, Mr. Football at QB Wodika, then Lancaster, then the list goes on and on and on there for RDP of 765. I am sure there many others that I just can't place my brain around right now, needless to say, we had to bring it each week since 1999 to compete. FOOD: Eating Pre-game Chilli as a guest of @Ballhawk one year. Eating Pre Game Pork meal at Hamilton Heights my first year there when they joined the Hoosier. Googling Russiaville when a team called Western joined the ranks but that came with pre game Tenderloins from a place near Kokomo!!! Being able to promote the greatest BURGER in the Conference the WAGONMASTER to the tune of 30 PLUS ordered every time WL came to town over the years for thier pre game or post game coaches meal. TO THE GID POSTERS: I had great pleasure running the Hoosier Conference Pick em over the years when I was teaching Credit Recovery/Alt School, we had some time on my hands during that 13 year run. Thanks to @CoachDurham for taking over the ranks last few years. Having battles with Mr. October and great conversationst with @Fballfan15 (still chat to this day) were outstanding and occasional drop by @dazed and confused Running into LCCFAN09er, literally this summer in VEGAS CEASARS HOTEL POOL (there on AAU team trip, me 20 year anniversary) and remembering how many times I had recieved a phone call from folks in LCC program asking me to remove things he has posted !!! 🙂 Fond conversations with @LCCAlum (man his brothers could ball) Meeting up with my guy G @nmsu_aggie many times pre and post game and I appreciate the lone flag bearer around here of HH @gonzoron when his kids were going through . EDIT: HOW COULD I FORGET: Hand delivering @foxbat his well EARNED HOOSIER CONF PICKEM plaque at Walts on WL having a cocktail !!! In Summary, just wanted make an appreciation post for some of my meathead thoughts that are in this noggin as we have exited out gracefully of our run since 1999, a RUN that has seen the BOMBERS win our 1st CONFERENCE GAME 14-12 thriller vs Twin lakes in 1999 and our Last Conference game 51-0 vs BC OR 36-35 OT Thriller against Logansport if you want to count that, for me, I AM !!!!! A run that has seen our HC, myself and our DC Zacher be part of now 202 Wins of Coach Meeks, a tenure that started in 1999 as member of conference and ends in 2025 as we head of into the world of Independence. BE WELL MY HOOSIER CONFERENCE FOOTBALL FAMILY Coach Nowlin Rensselaer Central

In the past, some users have tossed around the idea of a tournament pick ‘em contest but it seemed to fizzle as its tough to keep up with. The Temp has an alternative idea, akin to an NFL/college “eliminator” contest. Here is how it works: 1. Pick a team weekly from EACH class who you expect to advance in the tournament. 2. If your team wins, you will receive the amount of points equal to their Sagarin ranking heading into the contest. (Translation: You are looking for a team with a lower ranking to maximize points.) 3. Once you use a team, you cannot use them again for the remainder of the tournament. 4. If your team loses, you will no longer be able to pick a team IN THAT CLASS for the remainder of the tournament. (Translation: You get 6 chances to be wrong.) 5. Points/standings will be added up on a weekly basis and posted to this thread. 6. Please indicate the team’s class and Sagarin rating to your picks in this post. 7. Picks are due by 3pm each FRIDAY afternoon! Happy picking!

BD has a nice win vs a good Lawrence central squad but CP also has a nice win vs #57 Merrillville 🤷‍♂️

Cp would be a field goal favorite vs ben davis at home Which is a huge step up from last time they played! Outstanding improvement

Drayk Bowen is an absolute stud. He’ll be a Butkus Finalist next year.

Not to fret the Bishop Chatard Trojans have a nice newish field on campus with field turf. Cleats won't need to be changed unless everyone wants to walk from Crittenden and Kessler to 61st and Compton to the field of champions. I am sure @Lysander could gather some pals to blow the dust off the bleachers and splice wires snipped from Arlington for the lights.😂😂 In that case I would bring 2 pairs of cleats and a pair of tennis shoes for the walk to the stadium. I am sure everyone will be happy with playing on the turf at Crittenden and Kessler though.

Never

well.. I'm not sure why he would do that.... the officiating would swallow their whistles as Ty Law, Asante Samuel and company were allowed to assault Wayne and Harrison up and down the sideline every January.

Mr. Richard, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul".

You're a nice guy, Tango. I knew that even all the way up here in the Northwest corner. I guess you're a better man than me for telling him. 🤣

Coach Nowlin Eliminator Picks Secrets revealed Friday Afternoon

They will beat the Wolves twice who have a winning record and were once ranked #10 in class 1A

When I saw the title to this thread, I thought you were thanking Senior Citizens. I was about to say “you’re welcome.” But never mind.

Westfield stats - 26.4 points per game on offense, 12.2 points per game on defense. Throw out the Carmel game, and its 28.5 offensive points per game, and 9.5 defense points per game. Watching them and looking at these stats, its not surprising that they have a very good defense. They held the "Burg to 14 points. BB averaged 36 points per game. 29 was their next lowest game, against Cathedral. I'd sure love to get another shot at Brownsburg, having lost the two games last year and the one this year by a total of 13 points. Carmel stands in the way.

Sure you didn't trade it for some Zimas?

I never got my trophy, I swear to God I didn’t

Bedford North Lawrence Whiteland

Getting the plaque was the second best thing of those nights. One of the cool things about GID is that you sometimes get to meet the guys you jaw with online all season in person for a beer! Looking forward to the next time Coach.

BNL (6-3) at Jennings County (3-6) 5A #7/8 Whiteland (7-2) at Seymour (2-7)

It was a fun ride! I actually didn’t mind the long road trips too much. I was glad to make hopefully not the last trip to Rensselaer this fall to get a couple wagon masters and watch the Bombers and Blue Devils. We can always hope for a semi state match down the road. The HC has been a great conference but it just hasn’t been the same the last few years. There was nothing like the old days of the 2000’s. Kiger, Zachery, Wodicka, Anthrops, Hooker and so many more. New rivalries formed. Then Hamilton Heights came in the conference and it all went down hill. JK @gonzoron. Enjoy your independency and hopefully see you again down the road!

Congrats to Evansville native Don Mattingly and best of luck. The entire world, excluding Los Angeles is pulling for you and your Jays. 🙂

You ignored the NCAA press release citing the infractions and impact. Speaks volumes of your bias. I am not on the wrong side and contend its you very much in the minority about the program's repeated violations. Those violations will always hang over the title. You can pretend all you want...but they will always be there. 5'6" and 120lbs in high school...yes I can make some assumptions about your impact to the game. But hey, always very fond of student managers...grab me a towel, would ya?? Done with this. Headed back down to the basement. Big screen high def TV and ice cold brews. Welcome anytime...just give me some heads up and will pick you up some wine coolers.

Bedford North Lawrence Whiteland

You should be good as long as you don't ask for donations to the GID. Some soreheads don't like that. Give up on chutes and ladders?

They lost extremely close game to 2 strong teams...The 4th down play from A&M to win the game....I bet if they run that play 10 times, they complete that pass twice....incredible catch for the win by the TE with coverage all over him. Those games could have went either way, and I think the committee knows that. So if they win out, I believe they will definitely be in the playoffs. Do they have national champion talent on this team? I am not sure....perhaps. I think defensively, they may not be the team of last year....is that due to less talent? loss of Al Golden? Not sure.

True...very true. In many states, the mugging those guys would put on receivers are considered felonies.....

Correct. Only 1A/4A this week. Will throw together a Google Sheet before Friday.

The most interesting thing about these games is that two of the three will be on natural grass.

Ev. Harrison just beat Bosse 56-7 last week. Bosse may be the worst HS football team I've seen in over 45 years. I would switch this if I were you...

In 2A Union County #311 over Eastern Hancock - sectional 38 In 3A Benton Central #305 over Frankton - sectional 27 In 4A Evansville Bosse #270 over Evansville Harrison - sectional 24 (would have picked Frankfort here but they have a first round bye. Lucky Hot Dogs)

TOP 100 GAMES – (Non-Playoff Games) #1 Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco (8-0) 27 #10 Rancho Santa Margarita (CA) Santa Margarita (5-3) 14 #3 Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman (8-1) 44 North Las Vegas (NV) Somerset Academy (0-9) 0 #5 Baltimore (MD) St. Frances Academy (6-1) 29 Princeton (NJ) Hun (6-3) 7 #6 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas (6-1) 31 Coconut Creek (FL) Monarch (4-4) 20 #7 Buford (GA) (8-0) 75 Lawrenceville (GA) Central Gwinnett (3-4) 0 #8 Chatsworth (CA) Sierra Canyon (8-0) 45 Sherman Oaks (CA) Notre Dame (4-4) 10 #11 Southlake (TX) Carroll (8-0) Justin (TX) Northwest (2-5) 7 #12 Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei (5-2) 29 #90 Anaheim (CA) Servite (5-3) 19 #13 Carrollton (GA) (9-0) 50 Sharpsburg (GA) East Coweta (1-7) 23 #14 Miami (FL) Northwestern (6-1) 28 Miami (FL) Palmetto (6-2) 0 #15 Corona (CA) Centennial (7-1) 48 Murrietta (CA) Murrietta Valley (6-2) 20 #16 Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha (8-0) 12 Forestville (MD) Bishop McNamara (4-4) 7 #17 New Orleans (LA) Edna Karr (7-0) 41 New Orleans (LA) Jesuit (5-3) 0 #18 Chandler (AZ) Basha (7-0) 58 Tucson (AZ) Salpointe Catholic (4-3) 7 #19 Concord (CA) De La Salle (7-0) 56 Pleasanton (CA) Amador Valley (2-6) 13 #20 Allen (TX) (7-0) 56 Plano (TX) West (5-3) 7 #21 Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep (7-0) 40 West Orange (NJ) Seton Hall Prep (2-5) 7 #22 Duncanville (TX) (4-1) 35 Lancaster (TX) (3-4) 10 #24 Draper (UT) Corner Canyon (8-1) 56 Lehi (UT) (6-4) 3 #25 Miami (FL) Central (5-1) 34 Miami (FL) Southridge (8-1) 28 #26 Mission Viejo (CA) (7-1) 34 San Clemente (CA) (4-4) 16 #27 Lakeland (FL) (7-1) 48 Dover (FL) Specially Fit Academy (6-3) 6 #28 Greensboro (NC) Grimsley (8-0) 48 Greensboro (NC) Page (5-3) 14 #30 Oradell (NJ) Bergen Catholic (6-1) 42 Morristown (NJ) Delbarton (3-4) 7 #31 Austin (TX) Lake Travis (7-0) 14 Dripping Springs (TX) (7-1) 7 #32 Fairbanks (GA) Langston Hughes (8-0) 40 Newman (GA) Northgate (7-1) 5 #33 East St. Louis (IL) (5-2) 48 O’Fallon (IL) (3-5) 6 #35 Chicago (IL) Mt. Carmel (7-0) 35 Oak Park (IL) Fenwick (6-2) 28 #34 Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff (6-1) 62 Dallas (TX) Wilson (3-4) 0 #36 Greenwood Village (CO) Cherry Creek (8-0) 42 Centennial (CO) Eaglecrest (6-2) 0 #37 Houston (TX) North Shore (5-1) 70 Channelview (TX) (1-6) 0 #38 Brownsburg (IN) (9-0) 35 Fishers (IN) Hamilton Southeastern (5-4) 7 #39 Austin (TX) Westlake (6-1) 30 Austin (TX) Bowie (4-4) 7 #40 Bixby (OK) (7-0) 92 Enid (OK) (0-7) 0 #41 Murfreesboro (TN) Oakland (8-0) 56 LaVergne (TN) (0-8) 0 #42 Fort Worth (TX) North Crowley (6-1) 70 Weatherford (TX) (1-6) 7 #43 Detroit (MI) Cass Tech (8-0) 35 Detroit (MI) M.L. 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Sandbagging 101.

Love this! I will assume no 5A for now but if that changes, I will make a correction. 4A- Highland #265 over East Chicago (Sectional 17) 3A- Mishawaka Marian #197 over River Forest (Sectional 25) 2A- Wheeler #156 over Lake Station (Sectional 33) 1A- Bowman Academy #271 over North Newton (Sectional 41)

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Against Indiana opponents Carmel had been pretty solid Lawrence Central being the anomaly. That being said I have been finding it very difficult to find a team that can stop Brownsburg. Brownsburg is pretty solid in all 3 phases of the game. Outside of the Avon game (which is a big rivalry game that many don't understand not you @BDGiant93 or @temptation ) their defense has been stellar, and only Westfield's defense has held them to 14 points they have scored 29 or more in every other game. It is very hard to pick against Brownsburg this year. With Westfield and Carmel one of them will be knocked out. I just don't see a team that is as solid in all 3 phases in the South as Brownsburg, Center Grove will likely be the best shot just due to outstanding coaching but CG has had some inconsistency too. Lawrence North has twitchy Zay Moore who can create havoc, but can their defense stop Brownsburg? Brownsburg looks to be the most consistent team thus far in 6A.

Well to be fair they had a homefield "Arlington Middle School which use to be Arlington High School" until @Lysander snipped some wires to the lights during the Chatard game 😂🤣 Actually the IHSAA likely wouldn't let them use Arlington going by past IHSAA decisions not letting Chatard use the field of champions at Broad Ripple. Not even with the promise of walking the fields to pick up broken glass j/k. I still don't completely understand why they haven't put in plans to build a field at Brunette Park where their Baseball and softball and soon to be soccer and Lacrosse teams will play. It could be in the future I have no idea to be honest. https://www.facebook.com/cathedralhighschool/posts/construction-on-brunette-field-is-almost-complete-and-we-are-ready-to-play-at-th/1434520308079899/

My message to seniors https://daveburnworth.blogspot.com/2025/10/thank-you-seniors.html

The game was what i expected. I figured Judson would have a hard time trying to stop the panthers on D. Jays shot themselves in the foot early but Pioneer came out and dominated them. Do think Christensen came in and game them a spark at the QB position and i liked what i saw there. We'll see if they stick with that or continue with Harper.

Looked pretty darn good yesterday. My wife even stated that the Bears are getting better.

Yes. Seeding.