MHSTigerFan

I’m in favor of the IHSAA relaxing (but not removing) its rules on transfers. As for recruiting, I guess that depends what you mean by that. But, whatever they do, they have to become more consistent. I think the IHSAA has become corrupted. Not in the sense of taking bribes, etc. - but in the sense of being selective about their enforcement….and their selectivity usually seems to find its way back to their stated objective of leveling out success.

The player in question is one of my son’s best friends. I encouraged him to report it. He didn’t want to - which I understood. And I certainly don’t think it’s my place to do so. I was just surprised at how blatant it was - and the fact the coach felt comfortable doing it in writing, no less.

I won’t names names here, even if I probably should.

I personally saw a text message sent from the Head Coach of school X to a player at school Y blatantly encouraging him to transfer. I could hardly believe my eyes.

Yeah, as impressive and disciplined as EC was last year, it would appear they’ve only gotten better. I said all along that I have a hard time imagining anybody else in 4A beating them. But, let’s lace ‘em up.

Coaches who have two consecutive undefeated regular seasons (and conference championships to go with them, of course) don’t have hot seats.

The game is in Evansville.

Yeah, they’re ridiculously good.

Given how rocked Memorial was by the loss of Fisher, this might be one of the best coaching jobs of John Hurley’s career - after getting blown out by Reitz just a few weeks ago. Reitz made so many mental mistakes for this late in the season. You just can’t do that in post-season.

Yes, there’s a reason they actually play the games. I should amend that to say that I would be very surprised if anybody in 4A beat them this year. They were really, really good last year. And they returned most of their key guys.

Nobody in 4A is going to beat EC. Put it this way: Cincy Moeller beat Dwenger something like 57-0. 6A Center Grove needed OT to beat Moeller by 1. EC beat Moeller 38-28. EC was phenomenal last year. And they returned a lot of kids.

Well, OK. I was just passing along what I was told by somebody in the program. It’s entirely possible what I was told was wrong. So, thanks for clearing it up.

I would assume so. But that’s all I know.

UCL - elbow. It’s the “Tommy John” ligament.

Fisher is out for the season.

I’m always happy when the IHSAA does something good. And this is definitely something good. Bravo!!

I’m picking Bosse over Jasper. The Bulldogs and their high-octane offense are due to win one of these matchups. And I think Memorial/MD will be closer than people think. I think Memorial will win, but I don’t expect a blowout.

How about Alex Broshears with the “Welcome to SIAC football, cuz” Pick 6 of his freshman cousin Hunter on the 2nd play of the game?

You can’t pay too much attention to early season rankings. But, as a Memorial fan, I wish that I really believed we were the 7th best team in 4A. IMO, too many question marks that weren’t really answered by a costly-mistake-laden performance from Jasper. North will be a tougher test - especially up front.

This was confirmed to me by a Reitz player - whatever that counts for. It still wouldn’t surprise me if he eventually finds his way back on the roster. But, according to this kid, he’s used up all his chances.

Is he related to Patrick? He and Schiff made a heckuva tandem.

Hearing there was another incident and this is now permanent. Also that Andy Owen had been pushing to keep the kid from being dismissed - which is unsurprising to me. I’m glad Archie isn’t around to see that sort of thing happening with his last name.

Fisher and Schulz were good. Ellspermann and Broshears were terrific. But, man, Memorial has some work to do on both lines. Just…not good. Jasper just made a series of fatal mistakes at the worst times/situations. Uncharacteristically sloppy performance from the Wildcats.

Jasper’s just shot themselves in the foot a couple times - especially snapping it over the punter’s head in their own territory with 0:28 on the clock. Ouch. The offsides on 4th and 5 was another killer. On the bright side for them, I think they’re winning the LOS and have shown they can move the ball when they execute. It’ll be a competitive 2nd half and the game certainly isn’t over.

Randy was a pretty good QB at UE, too.