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This is the first time I have seen this article. I believe the title is inflammatory and false; a different look at the numbers would suggest the following title: High School Football Participation Numbers Decreased Slightly, but that is OK There is absolutely NO evidence that football is Dying a slow death. There is still plenty of participation. The author points to a 6.5% decrease in athletes playing football and the rise of Lacrosse. What the author does not point out is that the decrease in participating schools across the country has been 1% in 10 years. That means that 99% of the US high schools that fielded teams 10 years ago still have students excited about playing football. 1% decrease in schools participating is not a slow death. Furthermore, the author makes additional points that explain the slight decrease in participation. Most notable of these is the decline in the total number of boys in this country aged 15-19. His census numbers showing that there are 700,000 fewer high school boys in this country accounts for a 6% decrease in the number of high school males. So football participation has decreased at the exact same level as high school boys attending high school. Amazing coincidence (haha). Bottom line: Using his numbers, the same proportion of boys are playing now as did 10 years ago. Hardly a dying sport. There is some truth to arguments that sports specialization causes some athletes to choose other sports (baseball players choosing fall ball over football). There is also truth that some families are pushing kids in different directions due to concussion risk. And there are a few families that see sports as a path to a scholarship and push their kids toward other sports that that they mistakenly believe are easier routes to that scholarship. But overall, our communities are excited about this Friday night and the beginning of football season. Players are excited. Students look forward to attending and entire communities are coming together on Friday nights. Football is definitely not dying.11 points
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Every time I see a title like this, then I see who posted it. I actually chuckle and shake my head.🙃7 points
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This article is a year old. Please add something to make it relevant to conversation in 2019, or it will be deleted.7 points
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Opposing viewpoints I'm good with when it comes to run vs. spread, private vs. public, etc., Ridiculous yes, entertaining up to a point. I don't understand why a person takes the time to read GID, respond to different threads, send in support to keep GID going, even suggest that GID sell subscriptions at one point and then spend their time and energy to bash high school football and constantly campaign for it's demise at high schools all over the state. That blows my mind. Just walk away if it bothers you that much. Nuff said!5 points
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Yorktown just started a new Youth Football program that has 200 kids in it's first year. Some kids played at a nearby league last year but many came from soccer and had never played prior to this year. Football is not dying. Football as we once knew it is no longer around but the sport itself is still going strong.5 points
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I actually believe most GS followers wish Memorial was still in our sectional the next two years. The Titans would like some pay back.3 points
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I ain’t got time for no internet scuffle...too old for that..no disrespect was intended. I just hear Corydon has a nice young group coming up....took their licks in 18’, but I see a nice 2 year run for them. Brownstown lost a lot from last season, right? Getting some varsity action seasoning plays a big role, especially week 1. And by surprise, I meant Btown could drop 3 or 4 games....then come back in 2020 and run the table. So, I’m picking a surprise for week 1.....but as my ex wives are a testament to, I’ve been wrong before2 points
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No question about that. And obviously Heritage Hills. Brownstown is such a tough opponent to prepare for when you don't see that stuff at any time during the season. My main point was that the 3A South landscape looks a little different than in recent years. The only 2 teams in the year-end 3A Top 10 from Sagarin who remain in the South are GS and HH. Having Chatard, Brebeuf and Guerin all go to the North is what in golf would be described as a fortuitous bounce... I'm sure they would. It's a shame the match-up won't happen at least for a couple of years. It's grown into a great rivalry, mainly because both schools have pretty vocal and confident fan bases. LOL.2 points
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Woah! How quickly to shun the Panthers!! Pioneer has some room to spare here, as exhibited with 5 straight over Cass with last 4 shutouts and a combined 171-0, including 44-0 last year. Reminder, a win is a win, whether its 44 points or just 1!! Coach Berry and staff will have Panthers prepared. Looking forward to seeing last year's role players take it to another level. Lewellen twins averaged 3-5 carries a game last year, and will now be featured backs getting as many as it takes. IMO it comes down to SPEED and turnovers, and Panthers easily have the 2 fastest on the field and its not close. Hang on to the ball and they should get the W.2 points
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Normally not even a need to see who posted it ... likely to be one of a couple.2 points
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There will be two surprise teams in the MSC this year.....Corydon and Brownstown.....for different reasons.2 points
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With all due respect to Southridge, i think Linton takes it this year, i've gotten to watch Linton a lot over the past several years and i know they return a lot of kids from last year's team, not often you hear that Linton is being slept on, but i think a lot of people are sleeping on them this year, take away injuries and i think Linton will make another deep run this year. Linton will be looking to deal out a lot of pay back for last years down year. Look forward to seeing them when they travel to play Monrovia this year!1 point
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Appreciate the feedback. Gives a new appreciation for what the officials do. One of my favorite things about GID.1 point
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Nah!!! It's pretty much all over except for the crying!! GS is playing for the state championship this year. No since in playing weeks 1 thru 14!! Too much talent. This is their year!! and NO ONE in sectionals 29-32 have a chance!! Let's move on to basketball.......1 point
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Nahhh opposing viewpoints are a good thing. Even if they get ridiculous. And it suuuuure is entertaining. LOL1 point
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For Morton, 5'11 JR WR JoJo Johnson and 6'2 JR DE Dierre Kelly both have multiple MAC offers. 6'2 SR Credell Prather is the QB. He should get picked up by someone. I know he visited Marian early in August. I definitely agree with your comments regarding Coach Kinsey bringing exposure to the Gov program.1 point
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If they are going to do that they had better expect you to play full speed as well and block your defense. That's why I don't tell the defense to let up in that situation. I just tell people to be smart and that applies to both sides. If the QB drops the ball or mishandles the snap it's a free ball.1 point
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Very true. Can the young Pettit sling the ball around? Ha! Lafayette Jeff has to be licking their chops at the prospect of seeing 3 Duneland teams and not Carmel in their Sectional.1 point
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Agreed. No conflict between lacrosse and football. Spring and Fall. I’ve said it before, both Cathedral and Chatard have had kids who were All-State players in both sports. I’d be hard pressed to find any more football crazed schools than those.1 point
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I'm looking forward to Perry Meridian's 2nd year in the Mid-State. The Falcons should be improved. They have a strong Senior class and return the entire starting offensive line. They will have a first year starter at QB as there is currently a battle between a returning Junior and a Senior who hasn't played in a few years. They put a lot of time and effort into weightlifting and conditioning this offseason so I'm hoping to see a stronger team with more endurance. Last year they were often competitive in the 1st half and then faded in the 2nd. In the past they have tried to play too many players both ways. Hopefully we will see a better rotation this year to keep everyone fresh. The Falcons will be better this year, but I'm not sure how many wins that will translate into. I'm expecting a 4 or 5 win team. If they can beat Southport and finish above .500 I will consider this season a great success.1 point
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Invites sent SuperJay thru Dawgs @LC_Bears_04 PM me if you are still having issues I will try to send PM's to members who haven't voted yet today1 point
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Once you get to the spreadsheet, go ahead and fill in your preseason rankings, I will tabulate them Thursday, no matter who has voted, just to put it out there @LC_Bears_04 the link is in the post from Coach Nowlin1 point
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Blackford @ Monroe Central- Excited to see what Blackford does this year. Glad to have some good competition in the cic. Eastbrook @ Marion- Marion has a TON of talent... Jeff and his staff have beat teams that have had just as much talent. I think/hope the panthers have more discipline and it will be interesting to see how Marion handles the no huddle. Lapel @ Elwood- Gonna be another tough year for Elwood. MG @ Tipton- Very excited to have Tipton in our sectional... sounds like they are young but still going to be very good. Ole Miss @ Pendleton- dont know anything about Pendelton, but i know 2 brothers with the last name of Campbell for the Indians. The oldest one is a senior and a very special talent, he is fun to watch. OH @ Eastern- Got to pick CIC here dont know much about either team. Tri-Central @ Frankton- Another game i dont know much about. But to you Frankton fans congrats on another awesome basketball season. saw the semi state game!!!!! what a fun game just bad result. Wes-Del @ Alex-I think Alex might be better than what people think. Also Alex fans congrats on the State baseball championship!1 point
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I am most excited to see the PIoneer vs Cass outcome Both return a whole bunch of skill players, but you better believe Panthers will want to send an early message about their season without #4 and Gregorich New HC Brett Lambert takes his Jays into land of Cavs. This game could be shortest of the night, O/U total passes will be set at 6, I gladly take the under1 point
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I would say no. I believe Elwood got the right man for the job in Brown. This season will undoubtedly have its growing pains but I think the arrow is pointing upward in the long term. Being an old fart and no longer living in town means I no longer have my finger on the pulse of the program but it seems like some semblance of order has been restored. Also, I really don't see anyone outside of maybe Blackford or Ole Miss leaving the CIC. I'd understand if Ole Miss and their increasing enrollment might have eyes for stronger competition. I can't imagine it's very fun to whip up on inferior schools with a fraction of your enrollment. Blackford is a bit of an oddball but it sounds like they have already entertained the idea of spurning the CIC in favor of playing paddy cake with random schools like Jay County (ew, why?). The traditionalist in me would be bummed to see either school leave the conference. I'm sure Lapel would be on speed dial if that really did happen. Shenandoah is intriguing as well from a size standpoint but some of those drives to Middletown would be kinda miserable. As far as pulling schools like Heights or Tipton into the fold...Not a chance. Those schools are positioned well both logistically and competitively. I see the Hoosier as sort of the gold standard of small school conferences. Zero reason to exit a comfy situation like that. I'd liken that to asking Kate Upton for a divorce so you could go to a singles mixer at the Elks lodge in Hartford City.1 point
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like a certain sport in the winter time........... Not named with a BALL at the end, but a ing and rhymes with estling?1 point
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Your phone forgot to reply to the above comment. Instead, it left a reaction to IO's comment.1 point
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Well, we know WBDG will be broadcasting the BD Giants.....and, will again have "Inside Ben Davis Football" on Tuesdays with Coach Jason Simmons.1 point
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Andy Borowitz 50 mins · Joe Biden’s Gaffes Mercilessly Mocked By Man Who Thought Airports Existed In Eighteenth Century1 point
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They were in a completely separate Forum last year. Not much difference if any.-1 points
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Sorry to disappoint but it exactly the same process, just different name: instead of "SUB FORUM" in our fancy tech language that gate keeper uses, its called CLUBS, our friends in the OOB seemed to have adapted really well. Go Tigers !!-1 points
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