MHSTigerFan

If we were still in 3A this year, we probably wouldn’t be celebrating right now.

That was a thorough kicking of the rear end. Hate to see it - I’m a Memorial Tiger, proud of the Patriots and anybody else down in our neck of the woods. But Chatard looked as good as everybody said they would be. Glad we didn’t have to play them this year. Congrats!

And still had a decent shot to win at the end against a terrific WL team. They went (twice) right after a backup cornerback who was playing for an injured starter. I’m not much on wouldas and couldas (and, frankly, it was smart...I’m surprised that Chatard didn’t exploit the injury in the SS as WL did in the finals), but I think it was a difference maker. It’s hard to come back from a two score deficit early in the game against a great team. But EM had a juggernaut offense last year. Not so much this year.

It’s a luxury when they don’t have to. But, naturally, it’s a lot more common than it is in 5A/6A.

Good question. EM’s offense has been pretty inconsistent this year - which I guess can be expected after losing a generational QB/WR combo like Lindauer and (Branson) Combs. But one significant thing has changed in the tournament — the reps and touches that (Brock) Combs has been getting. He was used sparingly on offense during the regular season. Mostly just short yardage situations. He’s been getting the ball a lot more during the post-season. And I’d say it’s made a clear difference. Mooresville did a fine job stifling the Tigers offense. And they aren’t the first. It’s been EM’s Achilles Heel this year.

I’m pickin’ up what you’re puttin’ down. It’s entirely possible that this year’s Chatard team is just that much better than everybody else in 3A. So I would not be surprised if they win, by a small margin or a big margin. But you’re certainly right that we heard a lot of the same talk last year. And my beloved Tigers thumped them pretty decisively. After that game, it was hard to avoid the notion of Indy bias — whether from fans or media. It would be like any team from Indiana — New Pal, 2017 Ben Davis, last year’s WC — playing an elite team from Texas. Few would give the Indiana team a chance...because Indiana teams don’t beat Texas teams in HS football. But there’s a reason they play the games. Go Pats!

How awful. Coach Bowsman is such a young man - mid 40s, maybe? Sending prayers to his family and the WW community.

This bears posting here. Brock Combs is a beast. 5C15FE2B-99F1-40D7-82F8-531EC42A7449.MP4

Yeah, that’s one thing I hate about sports fans - imputing the behavior of one or a small handful of bad fans to the entire fanbase of a team. It happens at all levels. Somebody follows their team to an away game, a few of the home fans are jerks and, ergo, all that team’s fans are jerks. Newsflash: every team has some bad fans...but most people are generally respectful.

Yeah, that’s one thing I hate about sports fans - imputing the behavior of one or a small handful of bad fans to the entire fanbase of a team. It happens at all levels. Somebody follows their team to an away game, a few of the home fans are jerks and, ergo, all that team’s fans are jerks. Newsflash: every team has some bad fans...but most people are generally respectful.

I think GS will get their shot. They still have Brady Allen for two more years. He’s got a lot of potential and Hart’s a fantastic coach. And, while their regular season game against HH was a blowout, the sectional game was nip and tuck. GS led most of the game. I’d watch out for the Titans at least the next couple years.

That’s probably true. But there aren’t many 5A or 6A schools in the southern part of the state. Columbus has 2 schools in 6A — and I don’t think there are any south of there. There are only about 6 or 7 5A schools down south.

I’ll refrain from making any predictions about this or any other game. Not my thing. But I will say that, last year, we heard a lot about how incredible Chatard was. Honestly, they weren’t very good against us in the semi-state. Maybe it was just a down game for them. But GS was every bit as good — and HH beat them twice this year. Of course, teams change from year to year. And it’s entirely possible that Chatard really is a juggernaut this year. But we heard it last year and our game against them wasn’t close.

The success factor probably necessitates a lot deck reshuffling every year. Anyhow, I haven’t seen HH this year. But how awesome is it that they had a game with almost 500 yards rushing and almost zero yards passing? That’s my kind of football.

Congrats HH!

Whose O-line isn’t smaller than Mooresville’s? I’m half-joking. I know there are some bigguns out there these days. But that team has some beef.

Anybody have an update on Brock Combs’ injury? I know he came back in the other night. But he was obviously in a lot of pain.