47 minutes ago, Gipper said:

apparently, you have never been there.

Meh, I spent my college years there.  It wasn't that bad. Better than someplace like Muncie.   And IMHO the area, at least around the ISU campus, has been cleaned up considerably over the past 10-20 years.

On 2/16/2024 at 11:46 PM, superjay said:

I’ve seen Marion on film.  We (TW) will be better competition than them for sure.  And most likely better than Tech, Anderson and Richmond.  

Go Kokomo Wildkats.

13 hours ago, Jbk2 said:

New conference name comes out February 22nd 

https://t.co/BDbNPGaKiS

From the article:

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Harrison (West Lafayette) and McCutcheon announced Wednesday through the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation that both will join the Sagamore Conference as full members.

*sigh*  Basic journalism at the Indianapolis Star continues to go downhill.

Considering two of those schools, Danville and Tri-West, were relative newcomers to the Sagamore it still sticks in the craw of many that these three schools were able to pry the venerable conference name away from the remaining five members.    And those five schools, along AFAIK with a still unnamed sixth school,  still haven't announced what this new conference will be called.

59 minutes ago, Daniel_Bragg said:

I believe the approved bid was $1.2M.  The important thing to know when discussing Sheridan is that this will also solve an issue that has been going on for at least the past 20+ years, the soccer field not being on campus.  By adding turf, not only are drainage and upkeep issues that currently exist on the football field resolved, but now the soccer games will be played on campus, which is a win for security purposes.  Also, now the band will be able to practice somewhere that isn't the asphalt parking lot.  

Thank you.  Good luck.

1 hour ago, Daniel_Bragg said:

Sheridan School Board accepted a bid to install turf at Sheridan High School.  Field will be equipped with soccer lines as well.

Per the AD, installation should be finished on August 1st.

For how much was the winning bid?

13 hours ago, scarab527 said:

You’ll have to ask your wife what I call my sockpuppets 

I don't get it.  Please, explain.

38 minutes ago, Bobref said:

Minshew has done a great job … in his role as a backup, which he accepted There was no QB controversy there. There would be if both Fields and Caleb Williams were on the same roster.

A controversy most likely created by the media.  Not the Bears management and coaching staff.  Mr. Williams could be drafted by the Bears with the understanding he would be the backup to Mr. Fields.   

This whole expectation that "elite" college quarterbacks are ready to play at an NFL level on practically day one is a fantasy.  For every C.J. Stroud-like rookie season there are a dozen rookie QB seasons that are mediocre to poor.

1 hour ago, Coach Nowlin said:

We all mad that Paul Rudd was on the field for the celebration?   

 

https://people.com/super-bowl-2024-celebrities-in-the-stands-2024-8575768

No, because Paul Rudd is cool:

13 hours ago, Bobref said:

If you’ve got 2 QBs, you don’t have a QB.

So Gardner Minshew wasn't a quarterback?  You could have fooled me.

18 hours ago, scarab527 said:

 

See replies. 

Why yes, somebody who calls themselves "Connors Crusty Socks" is a defacto expert on respect.    Actually it is probably one of your sockpuppets.

Just now, scarab527 said:

I'm sure Kelce and Reid respect each other, and more importantly, they couldn't care less about the pearl clutching of internet Karens. 

A player screaming into the face of his head coach is not a sign of respect.   

7 minutes ago, scarab527 said:

Well yes, his job is quite literally to win football games, not protect his own hurt ego. Thankfully Andy Reid is not insecure. 

The Chiefs didn't lose though. They won, a large part of that owing to the fact Kelce got going in the second half and wasn't benched because he hurt his coach's feelings. And now the only conversation that matters is that the Chiefs are a dynasty and Andy Reid is one of the greatest coaches of all time. The only thing the Kelce outburst mattered for was the memes its spawned. Benching him would have turned this into a bigger deal than it even was. 

It is not about feelings.  It is about respect.  Sorry that you don't get that.

38 minutes ago, scarab527 said:

Well there's a reason Andy Reid has won 3 Super Bowls and everyone here hasn't lol. 

This is an emotional game played by emotional men. He'd be insane to bench one of the best players on the team because he hurt his feelings. KC doesn't come back in the second half if Reid was as mentally weak as some here. 

Victory.  At all cost.

If the Chiefs had lost you bet there would be a lot more scrutiny around Mr. Kelse's boorish actions toward Mr. Reid in that moment.

No. 23 Indiana State ranked for first time since 1979 : https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-25-indiana-state-3c6c79d5075264f525c5b78b4148db2c

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Indiana State’s balanced scoring, free-flowing offense and its goggle-wearing big man have the program off to one of its best starts in years.

Now the Sycamores have something that hasn’t happened since Larry Bird played in Terre Haute: a spot in the AP Top 25.

Riding a nine-game winning streak, Indiana State debuted at No. 23 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll Monday, the Sycamores’ first ranking since reaching No. 1 in 1978-79.

“It’s a group that the community can really wrap their arms around and I think they have. That’s just great to see,” Indiana State coach Josh Schertz told reporters recently. “I know Terre Haute. They love basketball. I know there’s a great history and tradition, from Larry Bird to John Wooden to Clarence Walker.”

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Schertz took over the Indiana State program during the pandemic, inheriting a depleted roster with no chance to get players to visit campus. Schertz cobbled together a team that won 11 games his first season and the Sycamores improved to 23-13 last season.

Indiana State (22-3) has been on a roll in Schertz’s third season, winning all 11 home games while taking a two-game lead over Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference at 11-1.

The Sycamores have five players scoring in double figures, led by dynamic 5-foot-10 guard Isaiah Swope’s 17.7 points per game. Big man Robbie Avila has become a fan favorite with his goggles, averaging 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds.

Indiana State is fifth nationally in scoring at 85.6 points per game, ninth in 3-point percentage (39%) and is No. 1 in adjusted field goal percentage, according to KenPom. The combination has the Sycamores eyeing their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2011.

“Our goal is we want to get to the NCAA Tournament and advance,” Schertz said. “You never want to put ceilings on yourself. You want to get to the tournament and win games and go as far as you can. You saw what happened last year with Florida Atlantic and San Diego State playing in the Final Four — there’s nothing outside of your reach.”

Go Trees.

1 minute ago, gonzoron said:

Reid is just another one of those Bro Coaches that are all the rage nowadays.

Here's what should have happened:

 

Guaranteed the likes of a Tom Landry, Mike Ditka, or maybe even Bill Belichick would not stood for Kelce's antics.

1 hour ago, Gipper said:

Fun game to watch, other than all of the cuts to Taylor Swift.  I know she's America's Sweetheart, etc., but still...

Meh, I more enjoyed the pictures of Blake Lively, who was usually right next to Ms. Swift. 

The Bears may keep Justin Fields — and draft Caleb Williams: https://deadspin.com/chicago-bears-nfl-justin-fields-caleb-williams-usc-1851247152

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The Chicago Bears offseason centers around one major question: What to do at quarterback? Should the team draft for need, or trade Justin Fields and select Caleb Williams?

According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Bears are considering having both signal-callers on the roster:

“The Bears have talked about the idea, as unlikely as it seems, of carrying both quarterbacks,” Schefter said during ESPN’s Super Bowl pregame coverage. “Taking the guy at 1, and keeping Fields. Now, will they get to that? It’s hard to imagine that, but that is a conversation that’s come up within the organization.”

NFL Network’s Ian Rappoport also reported that the Bears have asked for “a historical haul” to move up to No. 1 overall.

 

“It would take a historic haul, something crazy for the Bears to move off of the No. 1 overall selection,” Rapoport said. “That bit of knowledge contains wide-ranging ramifications. First of all, that is an indication, absent some sort of wild draft compensation for someone trying to move up for Caleb Williams, that is a sign they will likely take a quarterback No. 1.”

Is this just part of the Bears’ plan to up their asking price on both Fields and the No. 1 pick? Most likely, but it’s still a smart move if they decide to go through with it. Fields is coming off career highs in passing yards, completion percentage, and success rate. He is still not a great passer, but he is also continuing to improve every year. Even taking Williams No. 1 overall at least gives Chicago a chance to make a complete evaluation on Fields’ future before moving on.

Sitting rookie quarterbacks is also proving to be a pretty smart strategy at the moment. Both quarterbacks starting in Super Bowl LVIII – Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy – began their rookie season on the sideline learning under a veteran. The same goes for this year’s MVP Lamar Jackson, or breakout first-year starter Jordan Love.

It’s not perfect in every case. Josh Allen played through some ugly years before his third-year breakout and started every game. Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud immediately tore up the NFL without needing to sit. It’s not necessary for everyone. It’s just smart practice to allow a player out of college get comfortable with the scheme and pro-level timing before getting thrown to the wolves.

Plus, having as many swings at the quarterback position is smart. The Arizona Cardinals weren’t happy with Josh Rosen, so they took Kyler Murray No. 1 the very next year. The New England Patriots have drafted a quarterback in six of the last 10 drafts, with five of them starting games in their NFL careers.

Having an elite quarterback is every team’s dream. Considering the Bears’ only Hall of Fame quarterback retired in 1950, they need every chance they can get to find their guy.

An interesting take.

14 minutes ago, Bash Riprock said:

Nobody has mentioned the Kelce sideline behavior, first throwing his helmet and then screaming and bumping his head coach.  Reid played his cards properly at postgame interviews with his comments, but wondering if he truly feels that way?  I had never seen that before out of a professional player during a championship game.  

Thoughts?

If Reid had a real spine he should have benched Kelce for at least the remainder of the 1st half, maybe longer.  There is no excuse for that kind of tantrum by a grown man and professional athlete.

15 minutes ago, Bash Riprock said:

How do you prove that?  So larger always equals better??  

 

No, it does not.  And neither does smaller always equals better. 

45 minutes ago, Basementbias said:

 Illinois & especially Chicago are trying to reduce the population in the state.

I would like to know what Chicago or Illinois state department or agency is in charge of this "program".   You make it sound like it is something that has come about through legislation, so such information should be publicly available. 

11 minutes ago, Basementbias said:

A local real estate company that owns the housing accepted payment from Chicago to re-home them.

Hmm, thank you.  Sounds like immigrants from "south of the border" that were originally transported to Chicago, then Chicago found a way to offload them out of the state.

Just in time for the Super Bowl:  https://www.avclub.com/best-football-movies-ranked-1850072902

I really can't argue with any of the movies on this list.

53 minutes ago, BTF said:

Does it have to be computer generated? I think you put into the hands of humans. A committee from different areas of the state. If a computer is the determining factor, you'll no longer see good teams taking a knee and the end of the first half. 

I'm sure it it not just a computer, it will be "AI".

29 minutes ago, Basementbias said:

Maybe some, but there is merit to some of the fear. A police officer has mentioned about the happenings & how those move ins are quite fond of weapons & dislike of police or authority in general. One housing area was bad prior to their arrival & it didn't improve with the arrival. There have been many different ethnicities & races in Adams County prior with little to no issues.

Didn't know Decatur was such a hopping place.  

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The city of Chicago has a lot of problems and some causing those problems were booted from Chicago to Adams County to put it politely. It's not out of hand, but it’s not ideal either.

So somehow the city of Chicago government was able to relocate these "troublemakers", for lack of a better term, to Decatur?  What was the mechanism for this?  Did money change hands between the Chicago and Decatur town governments?