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This is really going to cut into their revenue. As a parent I can take my three kids to the game, give them each a $10, and not expect anything back. What I can’t do is give them each a debit card and I’m not going to make multiple trips down to the concession stand during the game. For an athletic department already facing a decrease in revenue at the gate, this seems like a very surprising decision.

The Reitz Bowl now has new seating all-around the Home Team Section. Looks great! Here's the link to the 360 degree image. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FSV89F3nZ/

And I'm still upright and hoping to see some football soon!

Best comment I have seen so far: He should now say "I'm an idiot, Google me." 🤣

I also believe the current "calendar" is a reason why coaches get out. It's basically year-round and though there is no doubt there are a lot of passionate coaches, they do get burned out (or are not compensated for their year-round activity). We (Western Boone) don't do as much as everyone else. Practice 1x a week in the summer for an hour and a half. There aren't any workouts (other than strength/conditioning for those that aren't in a spring sport) in the Spring. We didn't have a single scrimmage over the summer (we had 3 get cancelled due to weather). I honestly believe we are an anomaly though (though small schools are all probably similar?). I am thankful that our AD and Coaches work to ensure kids can do as many sports (or be at as many workouts) as possible. It's tough though on kids who need to work, have livestock (fairs), and those that do not have their own transportation.

The issue with the Co-op model is it seems as if the combined enrollment would take, so lets say, Tri Central Co-op'd with Tipton: TC sends maybe 9 total players who want to play, awesome, right, however, that model stated then for enrollment classification purposes, Tipton would have to absorb the ENITRE TC population number, so lets say, Tipton is 475 students (no idea, but I know middle pack 2a). TC may have 350 students: Tipton new Classification number would be 825 and now in 3a. Why would Tipton be willing to have that happened to allow 9 football players to join . I believe that is why that model way it was proposed, probably led to the fail vote, zero knowledge of the reason by it was shot down personally, but if I am an ADMIN in those area Principal Meetings where many times these things come up, cannot imagine many of those folks willing to allow that to affect their schools to that degree. EASIEST SOLUTION: Really is from meeting I have attended: 8 MAN FOOTBALL : It is a VERY good option to keep kids playing, even schools to have JV games go to 8 man instead of cancelling.

Honest opinion... Go away from the Limited Contact period and back to a "schedule" for each sports season. Limited contact periods are also pushing kids to focus on 1 sport. Large schools (4A-6A) it could work (because pure numbers you are going to have more athletes).. Smaller schools, you need any and all athletes to play multiple. When they have to choose between basketball camps/tourneys/workouts and football workouts/7 on 7/lineman challenges/etc. (just an example) athletes can only do so much. Kids also don't want to spend 6 hours (between a couple of sports, conditioning/weight lifting) at school all summer either. I will say this, our athletic department does a really good job of trying to balance the sports... I.E. there isn't a volleyball workout the same time as girls basketball... But there are a lot of kids that don't want to spend 6 hours (between a couple of sports workouts/practices, conditioning/weightlifting) at school all summer either.

Well done Paul! https://www.14news.com/2026/07/18/behind-indiana-football-digest-man-who-created-it-all/

What's really caught my attention is how quiet social media has been about RP this summer. Almost too quiet. Last summer it seemed like all the talk was about finally beating SP. This summer...nothing. Does Coach Tenderloin have the team everyone thinks he does? Or are we under some kind of Tenderloin Media Moratorium? 😂 Is South Vermillions hanging a 7-7 championship banner?

# Team Ovr. Rating 1 Cascade 0-0 64.99 2 Brownstown Central 0-0 61.83 3 Knox 0-0 60.25 4 Lapel 0-0 58.29 5 Indianapolis Lutheran 0-0 57.67 6 South Putnam 0-0 56.93 7 Linton-Stockton 0-0 56.29 8 Triton Central 0-0 55.32 9 Rochester 0-0 52.18 10 Eastside 0-0 52.05 11 Alexandria-Monroe 0-0 50.50 12 Southmont 0-0 50.13 13 Northeastern 0-0 48.75 14 Providence 0-0 48.39 15 Eastern Hancock 0-0 47.52 16 Eastern 0-0 46.60 17 LaVille 0-0 45.68 18 Monrovia 0-0 43.68 19 Wheeler 0-0 43.23 20 Oak Hill 0-0 42.57 21 North Posey 0-0 42.06 22 Lewis Cass 0-0 41.11 23 Winchester Community 0-0 41.00 24 Shenandoah 0-0 40.79 25 Rensselaer Central 0-0 39.60

Haha! Agree. Brutal. Just brutal.

Cannot argue about someone saying clean up the locker room. Us old coaches know the correlation. It's a mindset; attention to the most minute details.

Bingo There is not 1 admin in the state of Indiana that would be okay taking on CO OP that pushes their school "UP A CLASS" to just take on a handful of athletes..... Now, if a Co Op model is set up where that is NOT an automatic take on full enrollment of said school then let's talk........but until then, as is, no chance

Tell me you're calling me out without telling me you're calling me out! 🤪 Tell me you don't know much about their schedule and the Hoosier Conference without telling me...

From what I've noticed on the field, any sort of Wing-T that runs fluidly for 4 quarters and elite speed. You just can't get your practice squad to transform into something they're not.

Giving props to the whole conference. I like it, and he ain’t wrong. Now teams need to step up.

Thanks. Interesting that Bloomington is becoming just like Tuscaloosa, Columbus OH, Ann Arbor, Austin, etc.

At Gibson Southern week #2 Tri-West vs Reitz and Gibson Southern vs St Puis(MO)

I think this is less about a grand conspiracy to elimate cash than it is just being lazy. Now they don't have to do all the things necssary to manage a cash box and run to the bank. It's more about basic human effort.

Monshun Sales just committed to IU on the PMS show.

It’s been at least five straight years of this. They get hyped up in the preseason about all the talent they have. The media and/or coaches rank them in the top 10 of their class. The fans buy into it. Then what happens? Aside from a good 8-3 season in 2022, absolutely nothing happens. No sectional titles since 1990. No conference titles since 2013. Maybe this is the year for them. If they really do have all these D1 players then that’s awesome. However, let’s see if they can get through sectional 19 first. Dwenger, East Noble, and Leo can make things tough.

I agree with FT, this insane propping up for North Side is tired and old. That school has done crap to deserve being propped. I don’t care if they have 35 D1 players like Merrillville, until they do something in the playoffs, they are paper tigers.

With all due respect, y’all have to stop propping up Fort Wayne North Side like they’re some sort of state title threat. You’re making me dislike them like a certain someone makes me dislike Merrillville. Once they win a state title then have at it. Until then, it’s all just talk that they never live up to.

Pics Link https://daveburnworth.blogspot.com/2026/07/pics-south-23-north-9-indiana.html Game Report Link https://daveburnworth.blogspot.com/2026/07/game-report-south-23-north-9-ind.html

I think you mean "denomination" not "domination".

What is a qualifier to label a county a Catholic county?

If y'all here of anything let me know. I am slowly putting my 2026 schedule together, and I am hoping to cover at least 100 games again this season.

They’re not going (can’t) to do it without the support of ESPN. ESPN writes their checks.

I figured they’d just start their own BK tournament. This will be the end of college sports as we know them. And while it will be awesome for a handful of kids at the big conferences, but the softball/golf/tennis/every other sport not called Football or MBK, they’re the losers, you remember the student athlete right?

I consider you a loyal fan. And at some point, East will be winning again. Maybe not at the Gaddis level, but good enough to win Conference and Sectional Championships.

Young Man was on the field the next day for the IFOA clinic, LN vs Chatard, Bombers on the other end of field vs Speedway, he made sure he came over to dab up everyone on that end of the field and thanked them for getting work in this morning. Kind Presence he had

I have heard updates on scrimmages about NV, Covington and FC. NV - qb is pretty good. They move the ball on almost everyone in their scrimmage. They have close to 30 kids out which is a huge comparing to last year. Crum seems to know what he is doing as the Falcons may not be as bad as everyone is thinking. Covington - look to be a dark horse and could see this team finishing behind RP in the conference. They have the athletes to beat anyone but RP. Times are changing Covington will not be a basketball school anymore. Coach Wheeler is doing the right things. FC - the younger Foxworthy brother is playing qb and looks legit. This team would have been scary good if the older Foxworthy did not get hurt. Happy people around FC right now.. we'll see how long that lasts.

Imitation is Flattery Per Joe Smith. He told me once I should go on the air. I give a "Well Don Let Me Tell Ya!" about once a week. I have known Joe all my life. He called ball games when I was in high school. He had me on with "Balls and Strikes" once and he called a number of games as a coach. When the South Siders, Edgewood, or Bloomington North came to town, I would always come out for pregame early so I could make the climb to the press box to say hello and catch up. Rest In Peace my friend! And Let Me Tell You! Gone But Never Forgotten! Your Friend MD

Just a sign of where IU football is now. 3 years ago, not a chance in Hell!!!

It looks very nice, but new lights is by far the biggest improvement.

is this a sign that the Bison is back for 2026-27?? Glad the man is recovering with broken bones. Let's go Hoosiers!

Excellent!

I can't comment on what Southport's upcoming season projection is since I don't know, but they haven't had a winning season since 2019, and there have been three 0-10 seasons mixed in with the losing seasons up to now. I'll leave it up to others to comment on the issues the Cardinals face trying to resurrect the program.

That's really cool! And I don't doubt that, it's a great logo!

Yup: The Bomber Guy always in high demand. 🙂

Do they players bring extra helmet stickers to exchange with each other?

Yeah, the ‘bone definitely can’t work at a large NLC school and it’s definitely not like any current large NLC school has run it successfully for years, now…

It has been a great week of practice for the 60th North South All-Star Game. We are the longest running high school All-Star Game in the USA! Come join us at Indianapolis Decatur High School Friday Night at 7pm. Great way to honor the All-Stars on a great career as well as kick-off the 2026 Football Season. See You There! Decatur Central (SR 67 South Side of Indy) Pregame 6pm Kickoff 7:05

Sorry just seeing this: https://ifca.net/north-south-all-star-game/ Great event hosted by IFCA and all their partners with Decatur Central playing gracious host once again. Great turnout for 6th Annual Paul Loggan Memorial Golf outing: Winning team once again resides in region 4 with Coach Adam Berry and his squad from Pioneer taking home the win at -14 !! Congrats to all players, coaches, communities and IFCA for pulling off another great week.

Thanks for the coverage and report

That's a lot of money

Think Trump is kicking himself for nominating Justice Barrett after the mail-in ballot decision?

Seeger is the darkhorse, Cronk is the real deal!