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Jim Ralston Field at Paul A. Graves Stadium.

Will Biden’s book deal be a picture book?

On reflection, it was a mistake for me to accompany @temptation and @BTF down this particular rabbit hole. Mea culpa. No one has ever won an argument with a Trump advocate. Add to that the thorny issue of abortion (they brought it up, not me), and the discussion turns entirely unproductive. So, with apologies, I’m out.

I have no idea because it is unprecedented in the 248 years of our republic.

Kamala Harris is the VP because her skin is black and she has no Y chromosome. Those are OK qualifications for a VP, but not for the leader of the free world. If there are still Democrats worthy of the name, they’ll jettison her and start over. They have about 4 weeks to find someone.

Yes. And anyone refusing to vote for her is obviously a sexist, racist, bigot who believes in the end of democracy. Am I doing this right?

Interesting that Mr. Biden officially dropped out of the race on July 1st, 2024; National Ice Cream Day:

Thank goodness I have you to tell me how I really feel. Otherwise, I’d be lost.

Man, you have really got the Trump style down to a T.

I am not saying they are in the top three or could compete with any of these three teams, because well we know what the 06 and 17 teams did to Penn. But, if it weren't for an egregious call in the regional game in 2002 the nationally ranked Penn team was the best Penn team I have ever seen take the field. Dominated BD in Indy and ravaged that Saginaw team that was also nationally ranked with Lamarr Woodley. Aug. 23 Valparaiso W 31 7 Aug. 30 at Ben Davis W 30 14 Sep. 6 at South Bend Washington W 69 0 Sep. 13 South Bend Riley W 61 12 Sep. 20 Saginaw (Mich.) W 49 7 Sep. 27 at South Bend Clay W 35 12 Oct. 4 at South Bend Adams W 65 0 Oct. 11 Mishawaka W 51 0 Oct. 18 at Elkhart Central W 63 13 Oct. 25 at Elkhart Memorial W 42 7 sect Nov. 1 Elkhart Central W 63 0 sect Nov. 8 at Goshen W 31 0 sect That is every game leading up to the regional game. I think that loss shook the state and BD goes on to an easy state title win. Shoulda woulda coulda. Damn shame that it ended in Valpo and not in Indy.

The “Best of the Rest.” These teams (arranged alphabetically) were given top 25 consideration but ultimately were left on the outside looking in. Avon Bloomington North Brebeuf Jesuit East Noble Evansville Memorial Gibson Southern Guerin Catholic Harrison (West Lafayette) Heritage Hills Homestead Indianapolis Roncalli Lafayette Jefferson Lawrence Central Leo Michigan City Mooresville Mount Vernon (Fortville) New Palestine New Prairie Northridge Pendleton Heights Plainfield West Lafayette Whiteland Zionsville

WREF (97.7 FM) will be hosting SIAC preview shows starting next week. Here is the schedule: 7/29 7/30 7/31 8/1 8/2 4:00 PM Memorial Jasper Bosse Mater Dei Central 4:30 PM North Reitz Vincennes Castle Harrison

And where did I claim the AP is a 100% neutral, neither politically left or right leaning, organization? Can you find one of those? They are probably the closest of the lot, however. Do your own research, you lazy bum.

Interestingly, well, actually not. I found that Biden also made racist comments in the 70's. And the 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's, and 20's. FOX, MSNBC, then CNN. The top seven programs, and ten of the top eleven are all on FOX News. MSNBC ranks 8, 12, and 15. FOX owns the rest. CNN not on the radar. That tells you something about who the public trusts more I think.

Of course. It happens in the government, and in private industry. Does that surprise you? If these government employees were actually fired they may have had trouble finding work in the public relations/lobbying industry, where the big money is.

Any team that no longer has Memorial in their playoff path shows up at church Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to give thanks. (extended eye roll)

Thanks. That’s all I needed to know.

There is supposed to be a public dedication on Friday August 9th. I don’t know what time. As soon as I hear I will try to make sure to post it on here.

The final chapter on Mr. Trump’s interactions with the legal system hasn’t yet been written. So, I’ll withhold judgment. But saying a felon is “wrongfully convicted” and that the convictions “will certainly be overturned on appeal” does not impress me, given my 47 year career in the legal system. That’s what every mope says. Just like losing Presidential candidates fall back on “they stole the election.” 🤣

One more thing: Contrary to what Bob may believe, the Temp is capable of growth and learning. That being said, can anyone give me a list of Mrs. Harris’ political accomplishments, particularly those in the last 43 months so that I may make an educated decision on November 5th?

Give it time now. They’ve still got 100+ days and a full bag of tricks. This thing is far from over.

The Democrats are about to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. How they managed to lose an election to an impeached former President who was also a convicted felon is the stuff of political legend. Given the stakes, this might be the greatest organizational failure in recorded history. Perhaps this will be the impetus to sweep out the political hacks that form their leadership, and get some people in there who are actually in touch with the American people.

Jim Ralston Field at Paul A. Graves Stadium.

The race ended during her speech about a half hour ago........not that she was ever in the race. Right after stating that she would unify the country, she went on a Trump smear campaign. She just insulted 80 million voters. Just when I thought this woman couldn't get any dumber.............. I really do hope she hinges her campaign on being vice president when her administration "created" 15 million "new" jobs. Sad how stupid she views Americans, especially Democrat voters.

Only one died Bob. You know that. Doesn’t make it any less significant. Just send one…to his daughters. I’ll even spell check it for you.

Sure. I sent sympathy cards to all of the approximately 8,000 Americans who died that day.

Pot, meet Mr. kettle.

“The Tigers simply reload with the next man up these years and still churn out 7, 8, 9 win seasons.” I think you may have answered your own question…😉

I feel like you have either overrated or underrated my Warsaw Tigers. I would have probably put them in your "Best of the Rest" category, especially since they are a combined 5-1 over the last 3 seasons against Michigan City and Northridge, and 2-2 over the last 4 years against both FW Carroll and NorthWood (likely teams in your Top 25). I realize this is a ranking for this season, but with Bart Ball humming along into it's 7th season, the Tigers simply reload with the next man up these years and still churn out 7, 8, 9 win seasons. If they are not included this Friday in your 21-25 rankings (which I think would be awfully generous), I would say you have underrated Warsaw.

They are true. In all honesty (can’t believe I am about to type this) many of the democrat go-to talking points (especially during election season) actually have a shred of truth. However, they are largely embellished, spoken about hyperbolically and twisted in order to inject fear into voters and attempt to paint a picture that the democrats are the good guys/security blanket that stands up for democracy. This (DA vs felon) nonsense will be embellished and pushed as a big part of the ticket because it strikes emotions with voters. When, in fact I would bet that Mrs. Harris has some skeletons in her closet from her days as a DA that she doesn’t want folks to speak on (do your homework) and the “convicted felon” nonsense is a sham because the charges were politically motivated and should have resulted in a slap on the wrist. we have reached a point in politics where emotions supersede facts and folks dislike for one particular candidate clouds their vision, causes them to think irrationally and blinds them to what is happening right in front of their faces. ”We the people?” Nah, we will tell you who our nominee is next month.

Correct.

Zionsville will be a big ? at QB. They started a SR last year and when he went down with an injury they brought in a 5'10 Soph who struggled some. I see they have a 6'2 SR on the roster now who appears to have transferred in from Carmel. No idea whether or not he was Carmel's JV QB last year and will compete for a starting job at Zionsville. I do know they need to do everything possible to get he ball into Hilton's hands. He's a threat for a TD everytime he touches the ball.

So neither of these statement are true?

Yes, please do.

So, Biden throws in the towel. Now follows a sh*t show of mammoth proportions. And who is the beneficiary of this? Honestly, the only thing that appeals to me about Trump is that he’s got to be the luckiest SOB on the planet. One of the great Robber Barons of our time has been transformed, by overreaching prosecutors, into a martyr of sorts — a sort of modern day Robin Hood. His opponent pees down his leg on national TV. An assassin’s bullet merely clips his ear, scant inches from turning his head into a canoe. His opponent folds like a cheap suit, leaving the Blues scrambling like mad just a few months before the election If I were Trump, it’s time to go into the prevent defense, and just take the air out of the ball between now and November.

Leo is pretty good, Homestead can be really good or average, East Noble I think will trend downward this year. Replacing a good coach is never easy

is michigan city still competitive enough to make the top 25?

Them Vikings are have heart and determination. See 2022.

Kid is a burner.

A game from 20 years ago was probably more memorable than going to work on a mundane week day. lol

Only if you come with me. I’m not the one posting memes and making light of folks dying less than a week removed from an assassination attempt on a major political candidate in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. No, not a third-world country Bob, the USA. Nice deflection though.

Get help.

Crap, I don’t remember what happened 5 minutes ago… At least that is what my wife tells me

Had 65 teams on my original list, including two of the three you mentioned but as I stated in a different thread (fair or unfair) 1A/2A teams usually have to prove it with some early season results as they usually are unable to recover from graduation losses as easily as larger schools.

I think graphics might be complete tomorrow. Insane to the see the progress this week.

My wife wonders how I can remember a football game from 20 years ago but I can't remember what we did yesterday.

I maintain that with a healthy Quale Lewis, the 2004 team would be on that list. Or not. It's hard to come up with a list based entirely on Sagarin.

Kid committed to ND in December and Harbaugh took his position coach to the Chargers in February. Chess not checkers. Kid must’ve wanted to win a meaningful game in January is my guess…