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CP rolls Carroll! CP offensive attack is based on power running game but mixed in with play action with good receivers and two very good tight ends. Good old fashioned slobber knocker football. Defensively, this is where CP has improved the most from last year. Secondary is light years better than last year but this is where I’d attack them though. CP will not be intimidated by the size of Carroll oline or the speed from Carroll. They have seen very good speed from Merrillville and Michigan City. i don’t think it will be a running clock for CP and I think their starters will play in the 4th.

They have been underestimated on this board all season. They just keep rolling and have gathered a little more respect with a lot of skepticism implied. Agree. They will roll Carroll, then beat Westfield and will win 6A title. I said it 5-6 weeks ago and nothing has happened to change my opinion. Yes, LN will present some issues with their speed but they aren’t as physical as CP and definitely not disciplined enough. CP will just wear you down and keep LN offense off field. Personally believe, Westfield will be the tougher opponent than LN.

I will continue. It is just ridiculous the commentary from the Indy insiders. It’s just unfathomable that a team from the North is actually better the Indy. It’s hilarious to read it all season long. They just continue rolling and the skeptical commentary continues.

The Indy elitist attitude continues… I love how CP just keeps rolling and getting a typical passive aggressive respect from the Indy elites. Please keep underestimating them, I’m sure it helps motivate them. CP rolls Carroll and will beat Westfield. I do agree that a team like LN will present a challenge to CP defense but LN won’t stop CP offense either.

The sites don’t really matter to me but the concept of neutral sites for Regional and Semistate games would be my #1 change in IHSAA playoff structure.

I can attest to your comments on CP rise and commitment to football and really to all sports. They have upgraded everything starting with;Youth Football Program, incredible facilities, HC and coaching staff, Administrative support, increased salaries for assistant coaches, and growing population that is improving the talent pool. It has been remarkable to watch in the last 3-4 yrs.

Sorry, I never brought up Geesman. Someone else did in earlier post above.

Sir, I’m not equating it to anything especially not interested in expected outcomes vs a coach from the past period. Looking at in the present day, Penn got thumped like I expected with a running clock. I believe CP rolls Carroll next week also.

Uh huh! When was it a running clock? CP rolls next week too.

Although very possible, this seems like you are being a little over the top calling them posers. Agree, they are a legit team and quickly becoming a Northern power for years to come. They have the coaching staff, facilities, population growth, administrative and community support.

Goldrush, I can appreciate looking for some signs of hope for your beloved!

In my opinion, CP is a much improved team from last year primarily on defense. Anyone with a half of a football brain knew that CP pass defense was extremely flawed just simply bad last season. They were decent against the run but overall lacked speed on defense. This year the secondary is a lot better and overall athleticism has improved. The secondary still would be where I would attack them though. Offensively, they are similar to last year with the addition of some playmakers in the passing game. Offense was not their weakness last year and is as good or better this year.

I might be the one who has expressed the most confidence in CP all season. Your question is a good one. I would become very concerned about my previous predictions holding up if it were a tight game. This Penn team is not the type of team that plays a style that will give CP trouble. The teams that I think can give CP trouble are teams with a very good front 4 on defense that can stop the CP running attack, lber’s or safeties that can cover te’s, large offensive line that can create a running game and alot of speed at wr on offense.

I’m with both Boilernation and Temptation. This isn’t even a close game. CP will methodically beat them into submission. CP is for real! I believe that CP wants to make a statement Friday. Although ranked high in 6A, they still are viewed by many as just another team from Lake County with a good record but not that talented. In many ways, like IU football this year. Penn is the old guard of the north and CP wants people to notice them in that regard. The only way this game is close is if CP turns it over.

I agree. I don’t trust Merrillville either but they still are the best team CP faced or will face through Penn game. Merrillville always has a very talented team but finds ways to lay an egg in playoffs.

I haven’t seen Penn play since Week 1 vs Valpo. The qb appeared to be the only weapon on offense in that game. Have they developed other offensive weapons? Also their defense looked undersized, has that changed? If not, CP will run right down their throat and then mix in play action to both TE’s who are very good athletes. Penn schedule not impressive for a 6A school. I know they can’t do much about that but they are in for an entire different level of football this Friday.

Arguably, Merrillville is CP’s toughest opponent this season not Penn. Penn won in a shootout over a very average Valpo team.

CP rolls Penn!! As you stated, the only way Penn is in this game is if CP has multiple turnovers. CP defense is way better than last years squad. CP starters have not played an entire game this season. This is a concern for me as they continue in the playoffs. Conditioning and not used to playing in pressure/tight games or situations.

Portage has 2 big schools in Portage Northern and Portage Central but it’s still a 70-90 min drive to Portage. Benton Harbor/St Joe have 2 big schools as well. Better driving distance. Personally, I would hate to see Penn go outside of Indiana. They really are in a tough spot logistically speaking.

As discussed before, Penn would be a great fit into the DAC. Travel distance would be shorter than FW Summit with LC and CP being the furthest at 90 minutes. One issue that is often overlooked though and mentioned often by Coach Nowlin at RC is the time change. Penn in EST and DAC in CST. It may not be as big an issue for football but it might be for all other sports that play mid week schedules.

I highly doubt that they believed the result would be overturned. I think they achieved what they wanted which was a public statement from IHSAA that the officials were wrong.

Wow this ramped up fast! I think the general consensus is that this officiating crew was in error and the entire play sequence has very bad optics. The crew is not advancing to next round as they should not says a lot and yes the Danville players, coaches and community have a right to be frustrated and angry. I would be just like every other poster would be if their team was in the Danville position.

Amen Coach! 100% in agreement with you!!

Yes, very true. It was the begging, the celebration, then the delay in the flag being throw, and then a discussion amongst crew. All bad optics thus causing such vitriol from Danville community. I can’t blame them.

My first time seeing replay, agree with Danville community on optics not looking good with BJ coaches begging for flag while team is celebrating then getting the flag. Very poor look. Does anyone know if this crew gets advanced to next round game?