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Dabo is a good coach that has accumulated a great record in a bad conference. If he were in SEC or B1G, he would still be a good coach likely top tier and not the best. He is nowhere near Sabanesque.

Since he transferred in from Mt Carmel last year and the new transfer policy was not in effect, can he transfer now with no eligibility issues?

It’s Michael Hill Jr. not Harris. I would wait and see how it plays out. Coach Seiss is a good coach and I’m sure he has a plan. This kid is the real deal.

Thank you!

In my opinion, the honor is in making the All Star team and having your jersey framed in your high school forever not necessarily playing in that game. By July, I was getting ready for the competition and physical demands coming at my first college summer/fall camp.

Yes, Yes, and played D1 football. Why?

Personally, I have mixed feelings about this game in general. 1. The top talent does not play in this game. It’s really a D3 All Star game with some FCS and D2 smattering. 2. Tough on coaching staffs both personally and professionally. A week away from family and team. Coaches and families already have limited time with both their family and teams. 3. Injury risk too high. I don’t think the players are in their prime playing shape when game is played. There was a knee injury to an OL last night. He is/ was going to Southern Illinois to play this fall. Likely out for season. For what? 4. Quality of football is poor. Really not very fun to watch. On the flip side, it is an honor to those chosen to play in it. I get it but I think just being named as an All Star is an honor though without playing game. I’m assuming the financial proceeds are going somewhere. IFCA? Charity? interested in others thoughts??

Crown Point is to high on this list. Lost to much from last season. I would have them in the 12-15 range. They play Pike in Week 2 then Merrillville Week 3. I actually would have Merrillville above CP.

Miles and Miles…..

Yes, that is him. He can play!

I stated why on an earlier post. CP has to replace a lot of their offensive production from last year and when it comes to skill players, CP can’t come close Merrillville. Merrillville loses a lot at wr and db but they just reload every year at those positions. Their RB tandem is outstanding. Their issue has been quality QB play and I believe that issue is resolved this season with the transfer QB that had limited eligibility last season.

4 In high school, most kick offs are returnable meaning outside of endzone which makes it exciting. And for those schools that have kickers that can put them in the endzone, what a weapon. Make teams start from 20.

Probably, but the last 4-5 seasons have not been to Carmel standards at all.

Nope Ouch, I just checked. There is always this year!!!

I have the utmost respect for Bill Marshall at Valpo. Yes they are due for a nice run but I don’t see them getting by CP and Merrillville. I think it’s Merrillville, CP then Valpo in the DAC this year. Team on the rise is LC. Coach K doing a good job with this program. As stated before, CP lost some very good skill players. Tough to replace but I heard Buzea went into the portal and found a QB.

Agree with you on CG vs Carroll. Are you saying Homestead in a blowout? If not, I don’t get the love for Noblesville. They’ve won nothing and have 27 wins in the last 10 years. Yes, I get it that they play in a tough conference but they need to prove it first.

Boiler is correct. CP just doesn’t have the skill guys that Merrillville has every year. CP in the trenches on both sides is solid but at WR and DB they are average at best. Give Buzea some more time with his recruiting Illinois and the Region and he’ll get these needs filled.

I don’t get all the disrespect this program gets all the time. Yes, the one fan on here can be a little over the top, but most 5A schools would love to be the program that Merrillville is. They just had another player drafted in the NFL. And oh by the way, they are going to be absolutely loaded this year especially with the new QB, two stud RB’sand transfers.

Rumor in The Region is there is a mass exodus of Portage players due to Roy Richard’s termination. Guess who is benefitting from this the most? Merrillville

There is a lot more to the “Health and Safety” comment than just working hard and pushing them. It states the Administration did not and will not release details causing his release. Good decision on their part and for Richards reputation. Admin is taking the high road which is appropriate.

I agree with scarab527. This has absolutely nothing to do with his coaching style and pushing his players. It has everything to do with some really bad decisions on his part. The administration made the correct decision to remove him.

The 2A State Title game was played in the semi state game between Andrean vs AC, 20-13 final. Winner of that game was going to be the State Champ. Credit to AC defense! Andrean had 8 possessions in game with 5 in red zone and were only able to get 1 td, 2 fg’s, 1 fumble (huge turnover) and 1 turnover on downs at the 3. Congrats AC on State Title, well deserved!

What’s the forecast for tomorrow night? Turf field so if snow is removed and not windy, field won’t impede offenses.

CP wins again! Yes they have to travel and yes Westfield will be a tough out but CP continues its roll!!

That’s what they said about Michigan last year vs OSU, Bama and Washington. Buzea’s style is very much like Harbaugh’s. Physically beat you up over 4 quarters with two TE’s mixing in play action with an athletic, smart QB. People get to enamored with shiny, flashy toys on offense. Game is won and lost in the trenches.