Indiana Fan

I know its the elephant in the room and it won't affect the outcome of the game, but this facility that this matchup is being played at is just disappointing. And I know I will be jumped by Cathedral faithful, but with all these beautiful facilities in central Indiana that high schools have built and this game has to be played at this rundown stadium. It's Cathedral football, one of the best programs of all time, and they are hosting Center Grove at Arlington. My rant is over. Time for some football. Anyway... I will take CG 20-17.

I don't know what the right answer is to be honest. I totally agree with that and I think a team's record should be factored in more than it does sometimes. But if you look at 5A and 6A, and you got rid of the sectional numbers and just seeded the North and the South, for the most part it is about exactly how I would rank the teams. I know that there will always be exceptions and discrepancies that we all would argue about and I know Sagarin isn't always perfect, but for the most part year in and year out it is very close.

I really believe Sagarin ratings are the best way to seed the tournament.

BD 43 LC 21 CG 31 LN 13 Pike 28 NC 14 Carmel 24 WC 23

Always is. As a follower of 6A and 5a football mainly, I miss the days of 8 team sectionals. The draw was always so exciting to see. Always had chances of new matchups and different schools traveling to different places. You just don't get that anymore. It is the same teams and same sectionals year in and year ou.

It is almost that time again. Sectional pairings will happen next Sunday 10/10. Always an exciting time to be a fan of High School football in Indiana. Predictions? Thoughts? Which teams are peaking at the right time? Potential good matchups? Lets hear it!

How will the Snider vs Dwenger fair? I have not heard much about either team this year.

Side note, both of Merrillville is very likely to drop down to 5A next year due to enrollment. Not sure if Valpo will move up to 6A. Both are right on the line as far as enrollment go. This year, not sure Merrillville has what it takes to beat Westfield or HSE.

Carmel 28-20 over BD LC 33-16 over NC CG 45-7 over Pike Warren 35-21 over LN

Very shocking result

Zionsville I believe plays all 6A teams with the exception of Lebanon. The HCC as a whole is right there with the MIC as of now.

North central is just a head scratcher to me. Not sure what is happening this season

I am not counting out Warren against CG in the regional.

I can’t put LN is the same category as Carmel, BD, and Warren. They haven’t proved that to anyone yet. Last year was supposedly their best squad in history and they didn’t win the sectional.

Phenomenal? Not sure I would call Tech phenomenal. It’s solid. The pressbox looks like middle school and there are trees growing on top of it. Lots of seats and a nice field service but I’ve seen players walk a long distance to the lockeroom and I’ve heard stories about the awful small outdated pressbox. There are many stadiums I would put first before I call tech phenomenal.

The MIC has progressively gotten less and less exciting over the years. It for sure has hurt the programs of LC and Pike.

I wish I could attend this game Friday. The intensity should be unbelievable with all the different storylines. At Ben Davis correct? I think the Giants win a close one late. Too much fire power and they will make the big plays when needed.

Have to be able to run the ball to win

CG will be able to relax and take a few weeks “off” Looks like another MIC title for the Trojans. I think BD is the next best. They have lots of speed and will be able to put up points against anyone. Not sure what’s going on with North Central or Pike. I think Warren will continue to improve and will give CG a test in the regional

I think you should take over as HC.

He left for a reason

IMG is not a high school program. They need to stop being placed on ESPN. Show real high school programs. I don’t want to watch IMG. That’s not high school football. Now mix IMG with with Bishop sycamore that is just absolutely ridiculous. What I don’t get is that IMG played Bishop sycamore last season… so wouldn’t have IMG have known and understood what they were going up against?? Just ridiculous

Shall we go ahead and consider Carmel vs CG as a part of this HCC week 3 thread???

Conference Indiana is just so bizarre now. It’s sad know what it used to be as opposed to what it is now. Maybe one day it can be revived or the current schools can find conferences that fit them… Anyway, Bloomington South will run through this conference this year. Not even close and won’t be tested at all. Columbus North will be 2nd and Bloomington north will come in 3rd. After that, the remaining schools will battle it out for the order. Southport and the Terre Hautes are very very very behind.

Lol got it Looked terrible