Yuccaguy

You sure as heck are.... Damn I hate FILM!!! It never lies, but can be "dissected"... "What you think you are seeing, isn't what really happened"... OR "These are not the Droids you are looking for"... Take your pick, that's my story, and I am sticking to it!!!

I get the "suggestions" that have been provided by the higher ups. But the practical application of them is about as clear as "mud". As said earlier, there are a number of facilities in which you "get up close and personal" with the crew within the facilities provided. Am I to believe that all institutions will provide an alternative facility that works within the guidelines suggested? I don't think so. I would believe that it will be business as usual when it comes to official's facilities provided. Just my 2 cents. (Put this on my debit card...can't get any change these days it seems also)

I wonder if we get locker room facilities and/or showers this year? Are we supposed to show up dressed for the game? What about the 1.5 hour pregame arrival time to inspect the field/meet with coaches...etc? Patiently waiting for guidance for an aspect of game night that has yet to be addressed.

Should be "local" but unless all schedules are within the same district, and governed by an organization other than the IHSAA (any state organization)...it cannot be a "local" decision.

https://wpta21.com/2020/07/16/issma-cancels-competitive-marching-band-season/ ( Sent from ABC 21 WPTA ) If THIS is cancelled...a BIG DEAL with many HS kids and parents....I am not at all sure that FB will be played this fall...

Coach Sauder (Leo) has continued to maintain a formidable presence in 4A even when he had a 'dip' The NE8 is an absolute presence in 4A with Leo, East Noble, New Haven, Columbia City, DeKalb and Norwell! While there are also other fantastic teams throughout the state. These schools are the heart and soul of a 'NE Indiana centric' collective ....the NE8 Week in and Week out, the rivalries they have produced, have led to a great 4A heavy conference.

Only change I'd like is an administrative one. Some sort of 'understanding' that would allow JV/Freshman players participate if it is a blowout....with an extra quarter added to their eligibility. If its "over" at halftime and the leading school wants to put in lower class men, give them a free quarter to use. The clock is running anyway. It also is to the benefit of the trailing school.

https://fortwaynesnbc.com/2020/06/06/fwpd-officer-james-payne-shares-message-of-peace/ Let's all take a breath of air, and appreciate that we all need one another....always! I don't like "exposure" that much on forums, but I think that perhaps I am past that now. I hope for peace, understanding, love and a full academic and sports year in 2020-2021.

Nope just Drunk (perhaps)..gonna leave the other part to others...😆

Moving to Saturday all over the place! Mine as well as well everyone that I know has had theirs moved...

Totally agree with this one. And glad to see they mentioned those Porkburgers! I try to make an annual visit there with the boys! PS: I know Eastbrook is just outside of the area....but their Ribeye sammich is also to die for

Ran into Austin Mack earlier today at the grocery store. Wished him well on the journey with the NY Giants. I am always shocked at the young men who recognize me as they progress towards their goals. As an official, we sometimes are as influential to their growth as others!

Was there for the 17 Championship game. They IMO are the finest that we have ever seen.

Carroll (FW) has announced officially that they are upgrading their facilities. $23 M. Adding turf, and relocating the FB field. On my phone, so can't paste. WPTA.COM. then scroll to the story

As in. It is included in the master planning within the school expansion and relocation of parking....etc.

Carroll will be relocating/turning Gorsuch Field in a couple of years, and adding turf at that time. 2021 or 2022. Bank it!

The expanded mechanics are NOT included within the testing process. It is on the individual associations to cover any/all mechanics beyond 2 man for use in the tournament. Officials are listed as 'independent contractors' and in all circumstances are treated as such. For lack of a better term, the state issues "unfunded mandates" and assumes that the mechanisms for officiating are being taught correctly. Personally, a few years ago I got into a heated conversation with a fellow official who developed his own 'personalized' 3 man mechanics. I told him, that that is NOT what the state mandates, nor is it what our association teaches! If officials from the associations that I am involved with were assigned with his officials, they would all request reassignment unless and until he complied with the NFHS mechanics listed within their publications.

Again....for clarification: Baseball goes to 4 man mechanics beginning at the Regional level and beyond. 3 man mechanics are implemented at the Sectional level only. Both mechanics are foriegn to most Baseball officials, because they do not work either during the regular season.

Anything that those who care about this thing called Indiana Hs Football can will do, to honor the legacy of a Teacher, Athletic Director and Coach is appreciated. I hope that the IHSAA does its best to communicate the impact that Coach Bowsman has had on the lives of the young people that were within his perview throughout the years during the 2019 State finals is warranted. We are all a family in extracurricular education! Amen, and God Bless you Coach Bowsman!

I am fine with that

We use 4 officials in Baseball from the Regional level and beyond.... I assume that that is what you were saying IO. And yes, I am all in favor of using 7 officials in FB beyond the Sectional championships. So long as the crew involved is allowed to submit officials that they would be most comfortable working with. The last thing I need is an over officious A-Hole 'assigned' to me on a Friday night that is totally meaningful. That means ANY and EVERY Friday night!

Put me down for Luke Amstutz at East Noble. Yes, was at Angola for a little while....but he is still "young", and extremely successful. Also, don't forget Jared Sauder at Leo! The East Noble at Ole Miss game should be fantastic!

Been there done that before.... LOL

On to Round 2. And trust me, if you lift up a QB and drive him into the ground......2 members not withstanding.... it's ROUGHING!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7ckl90qt0