MICFan34

What was the IHSAA's main argument in making the Success Factor every 2 years, as opposed to the IFCA's plan of every 4 years? 

4 minutes ago, Knightmare said:

Chatard will be cheering on the Patriots in this game because Chatard DEFINITELY does not want to have to play Danville again. Am I right @superjay !?!?

Those were down Chatard teams in 2016 and 2017, compared to their teams of the early-mid 2000's and early 2010's. I'm sure they'll be jumping for joy if they have to play Danville in LOS. 

Other than NP, Cathedral, and CE, has a team bumped up due to the Success Factor ever won or made it to the State Championship in their new, higher class? 

3 minutes ago, TrojanDad said:

CG has about 2500...during a period from 2008-18, CG is 6-7 against Carmel (including playoffs) and a number of those games have been barnburners.  That's why its a rivalry.  

No disagreement Carmel is a big, big school....but CG and the Lawrence Schools would be defeated before they got off the bus if they felt like victims.  

I believe Carmel goes to the south next year....No more possible MIC finals.  The brutal south bracket just got even tougher next year.

Tentatively, they take the place of Zionsville, and will be in a sectional with Avon, Brownsburg, and Pike. Pretty darn tough sectional!

Didn't he break the Delta squat record as a freshman? 

4 hours ago, Staxawax said:

Especially against those offensive juggernauts Zionsville, Perry Meridian and Southport!

Yep, the offensive juggernaut, Zionsville, that put up 44 against Brownsburg, had the leading rusher in 6A, and put up the most points against Avon this year (28).

I'm thinking BD by 7-10. One of the best defenses in the state, coupled by an electric duo in Hassel and Gipson will take the Giants to LOS. 

1 hour ago, Temptation said:

Closer than last time but Steele is the difference maker.  CG rolls 28-17.

I'm genuinely intrigued by this prediction... BD hasn't given up more than 14 points since CG (accounting for offensive turnovers returned for TDs and the Warren OT game). What makes you think CG and a hobbled Steele will be able to put up against 28 against one of the best defenses in the state? 

23 hours ago, FastpacedO said:

I highly doubt regardless of who wins the New Pal / Cathedral game that they will have a let down in playing the way they have played all year because they beat the other team. I say that because the Irish have been in some pretty big games as has New Pal to this point. Regardless which team wins they will move on to the next game in business like approach. Doesn't guarantee they would win the Semi-State but I think you will see they will approach it like any other game.

Good point. Just hard to REALLY know when you're dealing with 15-18 year old kids. 

23 hours ago, MuleDriver said:

BHSS  in a lot of minds should beat floyd  ''if' they put their work in this week . South has been up and down this year.  With an injury here and there (not as bad as the last 3 or 4 years) and a one game suspension here and there and a qb that didn't make his first start until week 4 i just don't think bhss has built up enough continuity/improvement this season to be able to defeat cathedral or new pal or valpo/dwenger  for that matter. Those teams are on a different level i believe, even if everything goes wrong  for those teams and everything goes right for bhss i think all you would get is a competitive game for 2 quarters.     Which i would still like to see happen. 

How has their stud RB from the past few years been this year? That dude makes some incredible cuts and is able to really make an explosive play out of nothing.  

Has New Pal faced as good of a QB like Edwards in recent years? With the amount of man coverage they play, will NP be able to contain Edwards and the play-making ability of the Irish WR's? 

7 minutes ago, Footballking16 said:

You know, that's a great question. I think those Cathedral teams from 10-15 had much better individual talent, but this team as a whole just seems to be bigger, faster, stronger, deeper, and a very good cohesive group. This years group has D1 talent, but you won't find a Ted Karras or Terry McLaurin who start now in the NFL or any P5 caliber talent, but they play extremely well as a group. Cathedral's best playmaker has been out since the Brebeuf game and isn't coming back, but they've still moved the ball extremely well even with his absence.

Great points.

I just remember some 4A and 5A schools, during those '10-'15 teams, thought that their teams would beat Cathedral in the tournament and it usually turned into being a huge blowout. Not saying that that will happen against NP AT ALL because NP is one of the best teams in the state regardless of class (as opposed to some of those 4A-5A schools during that time) but it just seems like an awfully familiar situation for Cathedral. 

On 10/21/2019 at 1:55 PM, MICFan34 said:

In 6A, can Pike or Zionsville surprise Avon/Brownsburg after their huge sectional opener? 

5A: Bloomington South..Played a pretty decent schedule and have a manageable sectional and even more of a manageable potential regional opponent. 

4A: Agree wholeheartedly with the Rebels as a darkhorse. Would potentially face Mt. Vernon/Pendleton Heights in Regionals, and then face rival East Central or Mooresville in Semistate. 

3A: Mishawaka Marian? It seems like Chatard or WL's northern bracket to lose but could Marian pull off a shocker in Semistate?

2A: Heritage Christian... They haven't exactly played a murderer's row of a schedule but they do have a solid, young coach in Coach Ray. 

 

6A: Zionsville was able to surprise Bburg in the upset of the tourney so far. Can they keep it rolling against BD even with several injuries to key playmakers? 

5A: Can Bloomington South beat Floyd Central and then shock Cathedral/New Pal after such an emotional game for those two teams?

4A: Can Roncalli beat MV and then upset Mooresville or Evansville Memorial? I'm thinking no but if Roncalli can get Memorial at home, crazy things happen at Roncalli Stadium in the tournament.

3A: How likely of a shot does Marian have against Chatard? Based on Chatard's schedule and scores, it seems like a slim chance but who knows come tourney time. 

2A: Does HC unseat the defending champ? 

Surprisingly, all my darkhorses are still alive. Should have sent in a Tourney Pick em lol. 

How does this year's Cathedral team compare to their 4A/5A juggernauts from 2010-2015? 

28 minutes ago, Temptation said:

Watched the flag fest tonight in Brownsburg.  Big rivalry, yes but so much undisciplined play.  I know it’s just one week and I’ve been on the HCC bandwagon all year but if Brownsburg doesn’t clean up their act, the MIC will reign supreme again.

But I thought the MIC was on a doomsday spiral and the HCC was on the rise lol? All jokes aside, 6A is even more WIDE open than anticipated. 1-8 Noblesville took 9-0 Homestead to the wire and should have won honestly. 

Does Warsaw, Merrillville, Westfield, or Homestead have enough fire power to upset Carmel?

Is there even a big-time favorite to choose from out of the South? 

26 minutes ago, Temptation said:

Edge to teams who practiced outside yesterday...

And even more of an edge to the players on the field who rock no sleeves in this cold weather.  Nothing irritates me more than starters wearing hoodies under their jerseys lol. 

4 minutes ago, HoosierFB_JG said:

The IHSAA is a governing body still ran by the schools.  The schools voted for this and have not once brought up playing a 10th game.  
 

Furthermore, even if there was a week 10, the schools DO NOT have to play.  There have been numerous teams take week 9 off in the past.  By no means are you required to play a full 9-game schedule.

The MIC schedule has done no favors for Warren and trying to find a Week 9 opponent. I know everyone enjoys the CG vs WC Week 1 game, but I bet their coaches don't enjoy having to play a non-conference game Week 9. The last three years WC has played Columbus (OH) Sycamore (W-37-6), Bowling Green (KY) (W-62-7), and Detroit River Rouge (W-24-17). 

18 hours ago, PHJIrish said:

It's the only time I've seen Plainfield this season, but they seemed to have trouble tackling.  Decatur Central is a legitimate threat in this sectional.

Does DC still run a mix of Midline and Spread, or are they all spread at this point? 

4 hours ago, Patriot 74 said:

Couldn't have said it better!!!  One home game the whole tournament!!  On the road at Whiteland, At Roncalli (and the mysterious smokey woods or whatever the heck their team came running out of) I think HH had like 38 player on it!!  Unbelievable run!!

Haha the mysterious smokey woods may be the best way I've ever seen the Roncalli Woods described. Absolute buttkicking by HH ON THE ROAD against the defending 3A champs. Shut Roncalli out if I remember correctly. 

In 6A, can Pike or Zionsville surprise Avon/Brownsburg after their huge sectional opener? 

5A: Bloomington South..Played a pretty decent schedule and have a manageable sectional and even more of a manageable potential regional opponent. 

4A: Agree wholeheartedly with the Rebels as a darkhorse. Would potentially face Mt. Vernon/Pendleton Heights in Regionals, and then face rival East Central or Mooresville in Semistate. 

3A: Mishawaka Marian? It seems like Chatard or WL's northern bracket to lose but could Marian pull off a shocker in Semistate?

2A: Heritage Christian... They haven't exactly played a murderer's row of a schedule but they do have a solid, young coach in Coach Ray. 

20 minutes ago, slice60 said:

Carmel at #4 seems high to me. Here is their path to LOS. I don't see a clearcut favorite in the 6A North this season.

Opener at HSE, solid & improving team.

#7 Fishers or Westfield in Sectional final.

#3 Homestead or #11 Snider in Regional.

#2 Laf Jeff, #7 Merrillville or #12 Warsaw in Semi State

That's a pretty difficult road, even in their own sectional. Those three sectional teams, including HSE (big W over BBurg on Friday), have the potential to knock off Carmel. 

And are Homestead/Laf Jeff/Merrillville as good as advertised to shock the Hounds?

Is it the first time ever the top 3 teams in 6A (old 5A too) weren't from the MIC? Going to be a chaotic 6A Tourney. 

8 hours ago, Staxawax said:

This is exactly what I have heard from a reliable source. But they are optimistic about the soccer program.

Same here. But Southport also has a high Burmese population, so why are they not affected like PM? Coaching, less athletes, resources, administration? 

Does the high Burmese population lead to higher enrollment but less football participation?

Even Scott Marsh's best record at PM was 5-5.

Southport's sustained success makes you wonder why PM can't be successful tho...

5 minutes ago, Temptation said:

Sagarin has had the SAC teams jacked up all fall.

Homestead for example, has had a rating as high as 107 and as low as 67 TWO weeks apart.

There is no perfect system.

How come the MaxPreps rankings are never really discussed? Don't they account for out of state opponents?