Yuccaguy

You got it.. information based along could create a MAJOR factor in decision-making that happens with future plans. There are some things that you just can't get beyond with what done. Video says a lot with things. Nuff said!

That next step for being an "Evaluator" sounds kinds nice...

To those of you that know me on a personal basis... The time has come to hang up the stripes. Been a great 25 years, and a lot of fantastic ball-games, friendships, competition and discussion. I'll ask to be with the IHSAA in a different capacity as the years go by, but at this point; The time has come to allow 'younger' officials to shine. Yeah I'm only 60... But for me I had never planned in any sport to be a 70 year old guy stumbling like Wille Mays out of the batter's box in his later days. Again, thanks to everyone.

Anything that I get regarding OUR schedule change*s. I'll always update. In this case, it makes complete sense to not have a contest focused on Head coaching changes rather than the players involved. With the updated schedule, its absolutely outstanding for all schools involved.

#10 is no longer happening. Northridge is at West Noble FW North Side is at East Noble

That's a PERFECT bracket. 16 is the #

And you wonder what kind of "magic" Dave Snyder was pulling off for lo so many years at SW, that others couldn't sustain. I with the best for the Knights, it's been a tough few years lately.

2 words on what "could have been": Jaylon Smith Just opt out, and go into the draft young men!

Totally agreed. Join the Sun Belt and RUN THROUGH it. Guaranteed, seeding in the CFP. Keep the NBC thang going with home games, perhaps get NBC in on the road games also??? Toss a couple of Million NBC $$ at the others and it's on with rest of the Conference. "Power 5" entrance err year!

Take the fine, and do what's best for the players. It's patently obvious that those players who believe they could make the 'next level' would opt out anyway. Of course you will.....

Nope just cut it out with the BYU stuff about not being upset. Of course they are. This is an Indiana Based blog.

Have a Coke and a smile and shut up!

I am not an expert on the situation. But the current Playoff system in Division 1A is less that of 2A and 3A. Both have 16 teams in the playoffs.. As for NIL. It's is now absolutely imperative to have an independent governing body in charge! The WILD WEST will be the death of College Football. $100 handshakes are now a thing of the past

I know that THIS will be the topic all week on Sports radio... but ND and Vandy got shafted! There's only so many schools you should add...but JMU and the LOWER 5 shouldn't be given a bid, IMO. College Football has to get a Commissioner/President...Governing body and start working like the NFL. This could be the tipping point. And NIL has to be reined in. Like it or not, Kiffin is correct in his assessment of the current system.

Not a penalty, unless and until you decide to add some 'drip' to your response towards an official as to your appearance. Otherwise, you just don't participate until the uniform situation is rectified. No penalty assessment attached. No idea where you got the idea its a penalty.

@Muda YEAH!!!

Welp, Looks like Pitt is the new leader of the Pack in PA! If you have NO successor lined up; you DON'T fire your HC mid-season! The Nittany Lions are now officially: Irrelevant for a while in the BIG10 (or 14-22 whatever) 🤯

I had Penn twice this year. ZERO issues with compliance to the uniform directive in either contest.

Well the RULES "aren't" ok with that, and we do play by a set of rules.

Sorry missed this after a LOT of days. Yes he can make a 50+ yarder

I sent ONE Varsity Player off the field this year because of the "uniform situation". He decided that even though I told him pre-game/at the coin toss/after play began.....That he needed to tuck his jersey directly into his pants with no undershirt exposed and no midriff exposed and have the elastic with his knee pads around his knee caps; He couldn't do it. Funny how that was rectified by somebody on the Coaching staff after he went off the field. 🤣 I ABSOLUTELY told (via pregame email) EVERY school (from the AD, HC to the Assistant AD's) what I expected to see with uniforms once the game began. Should other crews decide that they are in not in line with the NFHS rules, and other directives....I cannot control that. I can tell you at this year's State Finals, it was also patently obvious that some of the crews were not at all concerned about the uniform situation. I WAS! And I had 'no issues' with compliance in total. If you want "drip"... Do that pre and post-game. But during game play you are a part of a TEAM! Everyone should look basically the same, and in compliance with the rules in place. There is no "I" in team! Seems like that has been said for years, Why now is it looked at as 'passe'?

I ALSO agree with EVERYTHING you said. Perhaps my "rant" may be very personal with the crew. But at some point (I use Baseball as an example).... You have to have a situation where you divide the 'wheat from the chaff'. Advancement is NOT a time for a "participation trophy" with kids that have put in 4 years of sweat and toil. Just my $.02 cents.

Start small. MAC 1st... those Tuesday games are a MOFO though. 🤣🤣🤣

I am completely understanding of the system as it exists. I (baseball); We (football) have been ranked #1 numerous times in the interim years preceding a State Finals Assignment. As has happened with a particular poster who is also an official. The system allows deserving officials/crews to advance even in the face of a lower ranking to the penultimate game. It seems fair to be and honest. Though there is a 1st year hiccup that I would change, which only allows the previous years' FB crew to officiate 1 game during Sectionals.