Yuccaguy

They did fight back and beat a Leo team that is in their 1st year of a 'new" system and HC. 2nd half Injuries were a major factor in Leo not prevailing, IMO. Not quite sure that that gives the Kats a leg up on your scale of "quality opponents". But Leo is a "quality opponent".

Until proven otherwise... Westfield is the TOP TIER team in the North. They were our representative last season, and they are formidable this year also. Having said that.... I have seen Carroll (up front and personal) and believe that they are closing the gap on the Indy Area. But Sectional #2 is a hell of a Sectional to navigate, and let's talk when the Sectional Finals are decided.

@Purdue PeteYOU run on that stuff! And YOU have to make measurements on it also. I really need to get you an application to be an official. It is a completely different situation on grass (Bellmont exclusively) than most every place that I have ever officiated. But having said that, I will still have the "guys" down in Decatur when asked and requested... All in all it may (in time) be a bonus for the Braves to be the outlier in the NE8....But I prefer the change to turf for the rest of the Conference.

Not at all unpopular. He should have had ALL Blue rings... IMO

Trust me..they WILL in 2A this season... And I also will honor my candor with Luers. Week One was a meat-grinder for the Knights

How's about everyone chip in $1 to the "Get Turf @ Bellmont" fund? 7 of 8... one outlier

Gonna think differently on that. So long as they stay healthy... I can see ONE loss during that "gauntlet". North Side is the outlier that I totally forgot about. But as a "gentleman" I will stick with my previous comment. Perhaps I will owe you a Powers or Coney Island snack when the regular season ends.

I was TOTALLY expecting a lot from Luers. Carroll had numbers...which 2A Luers could never expect to match. I honestly could see them perhaps dropping only one more SAC game this year if they stay healthy. They truly are THAT good! I don't want to get into the rumor scuttlebutt that was tossed around at work today by a few co-worker Wayne parents. But wasn't very foreboding for the "program" and the relationship between coaches and players...ugh! FYI: Wayne LOST to Luers...just sayin

Affirmative for Week 3. But again, I am hesitant to pick schools. "If you do not make a choice....You still have made a choice"...Rush

Pick Em! But I darned well don't need to see Coach Curtis or Coach Yeoman in a dark alley if I think Carroll could prevail in this Sectional based upon what I have seen so far. Let's see what Week 9 has in store prior to the playoffs.....

No problem... I owe you a thumbs up Mark

This crew...if ya know anything has ALWAYS been of the belief that we will knock on the door of both schools...then usher them onto the field BEFORE the end of the 15 minute mark....set the 3 minute warmup clock and continue with the 2nd half. I am totally offended at your assumption, based upon NOTHING that I would not adhere to the terms of proper officiating procedures. You clearly have me and my crew confused with those who haven't done multiple State Finals! The gun in my mouth was to the belief that ANY crew would NOT do which I espoused in this response!

To which are you referring to that I have said I am not in favor of enforcing?

Perhaps a "bad night" only?

New Palestine.... NUFF SAID

Haydock gets better as the year progresses. Trust me on this one....

Snider is NO JOKE in 5A.... So that isn't a slight on them. And yes 6A North is a barnburner. But it is available to be done for Carroll. Let's not forget...Those from Da Region, North Side or Dwenger.... WOW! And in 4A...Wayne, and more. Plus New Pal. New Pal is tearing it up so far! Coach Ralph is a darned (not taking a 'stand') good Coach!

NOT this guy! No disrespect to the Generals and Coach Haydock. But the Knight's Week One performance ran into a juggernaut and they didn't have 6A numbers to compete with the Chargers for 48 minutes. As for the Generals.... DO NOT count them out when the 4A Sectional starts! They are formidable and WILL be a force!

NOT this guy! No disrespect to the Generals and Coach Haydock. But the Knight's Week One performance ran into a juggernaut and they didn't have 6A numbers to compete with the Chargers for 48 minutes. As for the Generals.... DO NOT count them out when the 4A Sectional starts! They are formidable and WILL be a force!

I am gonna go on record as saying that 5A sectional #12 will be a a MEAT GRINDER! I know that locally we have deemed certain teams as the 'favorite'... But if the first 2 weeks have shown anything to anyone.... There IS parity a the top of the SAC. Until I am shown anything different....Carroll is the REAL deal this season in local 6A FB! Plus with them not having to deal with the local "rivalries" until the Regional/Semi-State level....I could see them on a trajectory to LOS from the North if all things work out as the season moves forward. FB in the Fort is nice this season....so you should get out and enjoy it. We have stepped up our game. Of course to meet those outside of the FW area (Indy metro and Da Region)....we may need more. But players and coaches have done what we look for.... IMPROVE!

Donnie...You Da Man!!

Here's mine: "All you LOOSERS". I mean really, did you learn nothing in English class? It is LOSER!

Welp...Got 3 of the 4 right. and over all 4 of 5.

Yawl already HAD turf. This is just an upgrade.

Gentlemen. I will say this. In my years of officiating. I have NEVER had a suspension due to "on-field" incidents EVER reversed by the IHSAA. If someone knows of this ever happening, please let me know. And I am NOT talking about any incidents that a COURT system issued an injunction for...i.e. Griffith basketball. (Not involved with that at all) If you are of the belief that the student-athlete will be on the field this Friday...I think you may be sadly mistaken.