Obi-Wan

It's a shock to be sure. While it may not be the most ideal when it comes to tourney prep. I agree with the statement that just getting to the postseason healthy is half the battle. Should be an interesting first year for the Kings. Will change of scenery lead to more success? Time will tell, I for one look forward to seeing where this leads not only in football, but the other sports as well.   

16 minutes ago, dcjjones said:

Kind of Sleepy in here.  Anybody give Cass a chance against LCC but me. LOL

How about Heights over Chatard? 

2 Point Games

North Newton @ Rensselaer

Seeger @ Benton Central

Clay @ Twin Lakes

Tipton @ Elwood

West Lafayette @ McCutcheon

Western @ Western Boone

3 Point Games

Maconaquah @Cass

Northwestern @ Eastern

Hamilton Heights @ North Montgomery

Guerin @ Central Catholic

Attica @ Tri-County

Sheridan @ Clinton Central

15 minutes ago, foxbat said:

Anyone have insights on Twin Lakes - Northwestern?  Looks like it caught almost everyone by surprise.

Those who live in Northwest Howard County were not surprised about the outcome of the game. Coach Patchett has really got those boys to buy in. The Cardwell kid can flat play football he didn't need much to plant and go for them. What were expectations coming out of Twin Lakes this year? 

3 minutes ago, from_the_sidelines007 said:

Week One Is In The Books!

Happened to hear of some 200-yard + rushers on the first Friday Night of high school football.

Below is what I've found so far:

 

LaVille Paul DeWitt, 237 yards, 2 touchdowns

Triton Anthony Schuh, 219 yards, 4 touchdowns

Center Grove Micah Coyle, 209 yards, 2 touchdowns

Oak Hill Kyle Turanchick, 204 yards, 4 touchdowns

FW North Lamarion Nelson, 204 yards, 1 touchdown

 

 

Nice work, boys!

 

Who else can we add?

 

 

 

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

 

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Cole Cardwell from Northwestern went for 215 and 3 scores.

Who is left to get turf in the East? Is it just Western and Cass now? Congrats on the new field at Tipton.

8 minutes ago, gonzoron said:

I've been to the Country Bear Jamboree.

11 minutes ago, DE said:

By outside group, do you mean parents?

Yes, but I am not lumping all parents into this. I believe that HB 1134 was authored when a group called Mothers for Liberty went to their reps when they were not being heard by school boards. That's is what I am wondering about if the pressure from parent organizations not getting anywhere with schools, or even the IHSAA are leading to this. I teach government so for me I am neither for or against this it is a wonderful teaching opportunity to show how the process works. So me asking about outside groups is not a bash on parents I am curious if there is a named organization reached out to lawmakers. 

It really makes no sense for the GA to be involved in this right now. I believe that the bylaws placed in by the IHSAA are adequate. Between this and HB 1134 the GA has really been in the spotlight recently and how much of this legislation is from outside groups going over the schools because they are not getting what they want?  This is a legitimate question because I know that HB 1134 was due to an outside group so maybe this bill is much the same thing. 

What is the name of the Bill? I want to read this thing. I teach Government so this as well as HB 1134 could be good classroom. In terms of the actual topic at hand I will withhold comment until I actually read the bill and cross reference with the by law the IHSAA has put into place. 

8 hours ago, LCKfan4life said:

Tough to pick in the Hoosier Conf - so many great programs. 

1. LCC - great tradition and support. Winning culture, college town and always tough.

1A - West Laf - many reasons as above, such close ties with Purdue makes it a really cool place to play. 

2 - Rennsy Bombers - really tough nosed kids, great program, well coached, great fans and culture. Also Wagonmasters after all home games....

No Love for the Hoosier East? It's really hard to go against LCC and West Side though both have been top tier programs for a very long time. 

1 minute ago, gonzoron said:

Eastbrook and Mississenewa. They need to get out of the CIC

That does make more sense. Plus that brings Eastbrook back to the MIC. That would round out for a pretty good conference if teams like Cass and NW can get back to being competitive. 

4 hours ago, gonzoron said:

Tipton was never in the MIC. I think the teams in the Hoosier East are a good fit in the Hoosier. Sheridan and Frankfort would be a step backward for the other teams listed. 

I know that Tipton was never in the MIC, but I was saying is use the Hoosier East as the new establishing members. Sheridan and Frankfort could be better then Taylor is and what Eastern used to be. Just ideas, if you could restart the Mid-Indiana who would you add in the the Hoosier East?

The entire east of the Hoosier Conference and reestablish the old Mid Indiana Conference with Cass, Heights, Northwestern, Western, Tipton, and then maybe a Frankfort and Sheridan to the mix. That would still give for two good quality non conference games like Western Kokomo. While keeping some of the old rivalries from  that area. Wont ever happen but I do miss the old MIC. 

Just now, Muda69 said:

Yes, Steve Shine and Mike Otto had marginal to ok NFL careers. Those are the only two Maconaquah alumni that I am aware of.  And both were pretty good basketball players as well.   

The Maconaquah fan and alumni base will show much support for a successful basketball program than it will for a football program.

Good Point! I concede the argument. I tend to forget how much basketball is loved there (no sarcasm).  

On 12/29/2021 at 7:16 AM, Muda69 said:

I wish young Mr. Colby would have stayed coaching at my high school alma mater.  Yet Maconaquah will ever be known as a 'basketball school' and football will never receive the community support that basketball enjoys.  Probably the same for Kokomo.

 

This is so weird because hasn't Mac a few NFL players come out of that school correct? I don't recall many NBA players. Yes they are usually more successful in basketball but I wouldn't call them a "basketball" school. 

You hate to see things like this. It overshadows the great work that the players and teams put into this season. Too much recently on the GID we see things like this or coaches that abuse authority. These things are difficult to stomach at times hopefully we can move forward and not spread hate on this and not put down an entire program on the actions of one person. 

2 Point Games

On 8/30/2021 at 12:43 PM, CoachDurham said:

2 Point Games

Benton Central @ Cass

Hamilton Heights @ Rensselaer

Lafayette Central Catholic @ Northwestern

Twin Lakes @ Tipton

West Lafayette @ Western

3 Point Games

North Judson @ North Newton

Clinton Prairie @ Clinton Central

4 Point Game

Sheridan @ Tri-Central

I am late to the party but better late then never

On 4/28/2021 at 12:49 PM, Rudy said:

Hello everyone! I've been thinking about creating an Indiana High School Football records book/encyclopedia.

I would include info from my previous books (all-state players, tournament history, etc.) but would want to include other features, as well.

• conference standings
• coaching records
• state records for players
• list of state champs (including mythical back to 1800s)
• articles on legendary coaches and teams

What else would you want to see included?

Thanks,
Dan "Rudy" Engler
AlmanacSports.com

I wouldn't be opposed to seeing histories of High School teams. When they started coaches they have had. Notable alumni. I know this would make for a much larger book, but I think that if teams have played football in the state they should have at least a brief history of them given.

So I know I am getting older and don't see as well but for the North was there really only 1 Lewellen that made the team?

15 hours ago, AG said:

Eh, I receive approximately five e-mails every week from Western about new cases in the school corporation. 

I get those as well but the number of kids has dropped drastically and from talking with teachers in the building it's the kids bringing it into the buildings. I teach at Kokomo and for a school our size we haven't had near the issues with it.

Nope, Nope, Nope. I am so glad that we played this year. If they didn't want to deal with issues like this then they should have taken the chance and allowed their student athletes to play.

26 minutes ago, maroonman said:

 

 

Sorry gbjemler... I haven't been on this board for a while.

Here's your answer...

Until 1941, Mishawaka’s field was known as “Mishawaka School Field”.

In 1939, with the completion of the new permanent seating (the stadium still in use today), the field was dedicated without a name.

On July 7, 1941 it was dedicated as “Tupper Field”.

William Tupper was not a coach, or even a teacher.  He is credited with bringing the first electric lighting system to the city of Mishawaka in about 1895 while he was the superintendent of the Dodge Power Plant.

He also served for 22 consecutive years on the Mishawaka School Board and oversaw the construction of the stadium.  The “Tupper Field” dedication coincided with his retirement from the School Board in 1941.

On January 8, 1980, the Mishawaka School Board of Trustees voted to dedicate the stadium to Frank M. Steele.

On August 29, 1980, the stadium was officially dedicated as “Frank M. Steele Stadium.”

That is super cool history. I love stories like this.

16 hours ago, Muda69 said:

Do you really believe a HS football coach would instruct player A to drop a pass on purpose or ask player B to purposefully miss a tackle?

 

 

No, I don't believe that they would, but I just pose the question. What, other than pride stops this from happening?