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Those definitely are the biggest losses. But the biggest of them all is Fisher. I think that is the biggest question going into the upcoming season. Although definitely not a 1 for 1 swap on the other 2, I think we will find that there will be moves to replace them. By observation of progression, I think you will see more of the new Sophomores stepping up being ready this year. That group has the makings to become legendary eventually, if you haven't seen them yet.

It was a good game and was not too surprising for me except HH made the big passing plays in 1st half that I didn't think they would get. Plus Memorial not finishing the drives early and getting put in a hole. That was the difference in my mind. Goldsberry does look to be more evasive then McCool. I actually think Memorial defense played him well compared to my expectations. His break away run came at end of game in a desperate stop short yardage runs for first down scenario. I thought he would have had one earlier. Good Luck HH. Great game.

My comment was specifically geared toward the "only losses HH has had" comment. Stating a fact, not lamenting on would have's or could have's. Other than this being an obvious sore subject for you and you feeling the need to project unfounded opinions on a Memorial group, I completely 100% agree with you. I read an interview over the summer with HH Coach Wilkerson that included discussion about Success Factor and the new classifications. I didn't disagree with anything he said. To your point of the enrollment spectrum, he said a multiplier would seem more appropriate. I don't know how they determine what that number is though. The Success factor impacts public schools as much as private and that's not working if the intent is to level the field and not "punish" strong communities and programs. His other point was in the 5 years in 4A, Memorial has won 1 State, 1 Semi-state, 2 Regionals, 4 Sectionals. How is that not enough success to stay in 4A? I agree.

I agree, and my intent was not to make it PAC/SIAC thing. As you have shown, you have taken some offense and not done much research, which was the exact purpose of my comment. Castle tied for 2nd and the other loss was an unbelievable miracle by Mater Dei. I think you will see Castle make a run this year. My take is on the tale of the tape objectively. My observation on screen and review of the rosters tell me Castle and HH are physically similar on the field, except Castle not playing guys both ways including a couple D1 commits. Goldsberry and McCool Bio's on MaxPreps are nearly identical on speed and strength measurements. Just like I understand your take on Mem/GS because that is what you saw. I have no problem with that. That's a good basis for your opinion. My reply is that you saw the anomaly, not the usual. We will see who shows up tomorrow. But even without my SIAC glasses on, I can see the 3A tournament success for HH and GS the last 5 years has been in the absence of Memorial, so who know what would have happened. And if you look, you will see the only losses in the tournament for Memorial the last 3 years has been to the eventual 4A State Champion in Regional/Semi-state. (East Central, Mt. V-Fortville). So again, I expect a close game. You can expect a HH/GS score, that's fine.

I'm going back to my little too early post in the Sectional 32 thread for this game. I still compare this game to our Castle game. And if PAC/HH doesn't think that is a complement, you need to look up Castle and watch the game with Memorial. Memorial offense could not be stopped and really only stopped itself. And that was what was needed to win. 28-21 Castle Possession Time, 31:31 Mem Possession Time, 16:29 Castle had the ball near literally the entire 3rd quarter minus about 30seconds. If Memorial has an offensive game like vs SR. It's a HH win. But those games are seldom for Fisher to be inaccurate. The North game was the only other one this season. So I don't expect that again, especially if he is not hurried. This may be contrary, but I don't think HH DL foot speed will do the trick. Even Michigan DL Commit Patterson only got to Fisher once and I don't really remember their D1 LB commit Leach being much of a factor either. I'm also looking forward to seeing what happens on that 3-8 front HH puts out. I'm not so sure how effective it will be. If HH has face a super accurate QB that throws 90+ mph fast balls, let me know who it was. The Memorial defense will need to do what it does, but a little better. I am expecting maybe one big break away play for TD for HH. Not the multiple a game they usually get. McCool, who physically, speed and strength, is near identical to Goldsberry, got one for Castle. Castle's throwing capability is better in than HH in my opinion. I think 4 out 5 passes go to #8Ruxer and beyond that not much. HH will need to get some of those pass plays going. Bottom line, I expect it to be a great game and both teams must play their best to win.

That 1 point to make it 35 is important. Its a reminder the game was a running clock and Vincennes only scored on the JV and Freshmen.

Thanks for the layout. It has been literally decades since I was there for football. Where are all the entrance gates? I assume there is a visitor gate on that southwest corner now? My last recollection was entering on the north east corner and walking around.

I agree. Very disciplined. Obviously well coached. High level effort across the board. They looked much sharper than the game I saw them played against Heritage Hills, but that was first game of the season.

Posted by Memorial Athletic department for game parking lots. I thought I would post here for our Southridge friends. I see they have never played Bosse before either. I have seen visitor fans park in "C parking" and have to walk around. Maybe its easy access off of 41, but maybe difficult to get out. I recommend "A parking" and walk down Powell to enter stadium at visitor gate3. I doubt you get there early enough for "B parking" area. There will be a gang of Tiger fans getting ready for the game there. If lots are full, I tend to go north and try to find a spot on the street somewhere. Could be a several blocks away. Think of big game basketball tournaments at Memorial Gymnasium.

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I agree with Fisher/Lindauer comment. Both great playmakers, field vision, and great arms. I think this years overall defensive team speed makes that difference. Lindauer had other receivers, but you knew where he was going most the time. I agree this is a great group of receivers. I found this even more interesting. regular season (neutral field) [2024] Reitz Memorial (Evansville, IN) 28 (81%), [2019] Reitz Memorial (Evansville, IN) 14 (19%)

Now that we are few weeks past this post and have seen the Memorial games against Reitz, Vincennes, Castle, and MD again, this defense is really good. Especially bending, not breaking with only a couple of exceptions over this season. I would have to give the nod to the 2019 defense though. At this point in the season they had twice as many sacks and 50% more interceptions. Brock Combs and Logan Johnson on the Ends were a constant problem for QB's and the LB's and secondary just sucked up every hurried pass. Long yardage downs for opposing offenses were typically a nightmare. The Castle 3rd quarter this year was an example of not shutting the door a couple times on long yardage and allowing that drive to continue. Castle made some great plays. TFL's are comparable which I take as the defense up front against the run is similar. Offense is much better than 2019. I hate to jump ahead a week, but from what I have seen I think Heritage Hills should be comparable to a Castle game. McCool and Goldsberry very similar with their speed and strength. One difference is I don't recall Castle playing anyone both ways except one goal line play with Patterson. I still say this is the eventual result.

Apparently they figured it out. It is now showing on IHSAATV.org

Are they really not going to stream the Gibson Southern/Heritage Hills game? Everything I see still says TBD. HHQB Club says they are trying to figure out the hoops to jump through for IHSAA game.

Maxpreps also has it at 7pmCT. More importantly, Heritage Hills High School athletics calendar also has it at 7pm CT. You listed CST, but we our actually CDT right now.

Just a little more reference for display of what soon could arguably be called the State Championship won at Sectional with the Final Coaches poll for whoever makes it out.

I would tend to believe the Maxpreps. It did say 7pm previously and was updated to 6:30pm. I think Maxpreps is controlled by school affiliated people. Harrell sometimes lags on the updates and I think 7pm was more of an initial default common start time state wide.

Memorial fans should be routing for Mt. Vernon over Southridge. With at Mt.Vernon in Round 2, it would then put a HH matchup (or anyone else) at the friendly confines of Enlow Field for the championship. Should want that home field advantage since Memorial is such an underdog.

This is somewhat laughable in regards to Memorial and Mater Dei for Sectional % and the comparison to Southridge and Gibson Southern. The mechanism that calculated this must value PAC chances somehow and/or home/away impact crazy high. I have watched a lot of Memorial, a little bit of 3 games of Heritage Hills, including the Southridge game, Mater Dei once. Southridge is in the sub 1% group. I think they would have a tough time with Vincennes. It is in high probability, unless something magical happens at the Jewell or Goebel pulls a rabbit out, that it will end up like this below. Memorial at Heritage Hills. If Heritage Hills is able to consistently run the ball, it will be trouble for Memorial. If they have to throw, they will have a hard time winning.

That would be my guess, or would they try to postpone it to Saturday and have it at the bowl?

You were right. I don't know if underestimated Jasper or overestimated Castle. Reitz was one tough bobbling catch away from being shutout and could not prevent the running clock.

No, Jasper does not. No, Reitz does not.

I would have to agree with the current Coaches poll for seeds. Obviously debatable for the top 2 spots. I would only use Sagarin as loose reference for high school teams due to team management anomalies. Memorial goes 35-0 in first quarter against Bosse and basically finishes the rest of the game with JV and Freshmen players. Wins 42-22 and drops ~8 Sagarin rating points I assume for low margin of victory vs weak opponent. In my opinion, Memorial has its best team since the 2019 & 2018 seasons, with a better defense than both those years. The next 3 weeks should show that more. Considering the current game results, and the history of Memorial having lost only to the eventual state champion every year except 2020 recently in 4A, I give the #1 to Memorial. I think the other teams have to prove they can beat them in 3A with what they have shown so far. It bolds well for anyone coming out of 32. h h

Don’t know about Mt. V yet, but I would replace 2018 Chatard with 2019 Mooresville. I recollect that Chatard was big names and hype that didn’t pan out on the field in the game I saw. Much like the big plays vs East Central with the Rogers one handed interception with clock winding down that set up the Brougham field goal, the Mooresville plays of Stepto pick 6 with spin move, Quick forced fumble on the KO, Stepto-Pence-Hurley TD in 3 successive plays to get 14-0 lead that was the game difference will be talked about for years.

I’ve only seen EN vs Hobart. If that is representative, EM gets 2 INT’s minimum. I like EN OL. The key for EM will be to handle the pulling EN linemen and stop the run. If EN runs, it will be long afternoon for EM. There has been only one team score more than 2 touchdowns in regulation on EM starting defense. Eville North with big plays from super fast DMcKinney early in season. EM doesn’t give up the big scoring plays anymore. I didn’t see anything as explosive as what EvilleCentral has. The EM defense will hold. EM offense will get just enough done with most likely scoring help from defense. EM 17 EN 14