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07_statechamp54

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  1. I completely agree. Webo seems to be more well rounded defensively for sure. Offensively, after watching the semi state game, pioneer was much more explosive. Webo is run heavy, usually under center with 2 receivers and a wing back plus Taylor the bruiser tailback. They run the wing (#8) in motion pre snap and most times hand the ball off to Taylor. He’s not the fastest or most athletic but boy is he a handful to bring down and just drags defenders wherever he goes. Webo’s pass game is short to intermediate when they do throw, which is maybe 7-10 times. The Knights need to play their absolute best game of the year to come out victorious there’s no doubt.
  2. Per Ihsaa.org, the games will be live on Fox Sports Indiana. If outside of the Fox Sports Indiana broadcast range then you can view them on ihsaatv.
  3. I sure hope so! This team has fought so hard an overcome so much adversity. As a former Knight and State Champion, each week they have showed me the attributes of a championship team. I’m proud of the effort tonight, especially the halftime adjustments defensively. Now we’re back home to Indianapolis! This week they need to focus on the goal and prepare for a Webo team who runs a similar style offense as Pioneer and oh by the way, is the 2 time defending state champion. It’s all come down to this, gotta leave everything out there on the field. If they do that and play 48 minutes of Luers football, I think they can leave LOS as State Champions.
  4. I can assure you none of those coaches or players at Luers are overlooking the Panthers. Personally, I have watched some film of Pioneer and think they pose some issues for the Knights. Their offense is a standard Wing T but they like to also mix in some triple option type plays out of it. Defensively they are undersized but play fast and love to bring pressure in their 5-2. They play with a lot of fire and play through the whistle with full effort. With that said, I also know from watching Luers play that they pose a lot of issues for the Panthers. Luers is very efficient offensively and has quick strike ability. They have several athletes who are dangerous in space on both sides of the ball. Never will I overlook Pioneer, but I also won’t discount Luers. Should be a hell of a game on Friday.
  5. Interesting. Sounds like the 5-2 we ran when I was at Luers with a 3rd monster type hybrid playing up. It’ll be interesting to see how they match up with the Knights’ pass game. They throw it all over the yard and have 4 legitimate receivers to throw it to.
  6. From the game I saw last night, it’s the same type of offense just this version isn’t most to all of the carries belonging to one guy (Kiser). They spread the wealth pretty well. Fairfield ran the exact same offense in round 2, so Luers is recently familiar with it. This week they will have to play another very disciplined game defensively. Does anyone have any insight as to how pioneer is defensively?? I watched some of the game last night but was mostly focused on the 2 teams offenses, as Luers’ defense has been somewhat inconsistent at times.
  7. I’m not too familiar with pioneer but I did watch some of their game with Andrean last night. They run a very similar offense to Fairfield. Run heavy, little to no pass game. Only loss this year is to little sister to the east (New Haven) 32-28. Tough group of kids. Probably the most physical team in the tournament the knights have seen yet.
  8. Love the all black uniforms! Never was a fan of the red pants or jerseys.
  9. Just wanna say hats off to the Tipton Blue Devils on a hard fought game and a great season. Much respect! Luers tonight played the best game from a defensive standpoint so far in the playoffs. I was really happy to see the physicality! Offensively, another good showing, but a few things to tighten up before next week. Overall, great win Knights! New week, new meat!
  10. Tipton is a much improved program there’s no doubt. In order for the Knights to be victorious, it’ll take 48 mins of hard nosed Luers football.
  11. Agreed. They need to bring this mentality. Limit turnovers and silly penalties. Defensively play fast and physical and through the whistle. If they do that, they will be fine. If not, Tipton can and will take advantage.
  12. 6A: Homestead at Westfield: Homestead has shown in the later half of the year that they are the best in the Fort Wayne area. The Shamrocks have proven all year they’re one of central Indiana’s best. Should be a good one. Westfield by 7 5A: Bishop Dwenger at Zionsville. Zionsville is a solid all around team from what I’ve seen and heard, but this Saints team is just too talented. Dwenger by 10. 3A: Concordia at Bishop Chatard. The cadets defense has been stout all year against tough competition in the SAC, but Chatard is a different animal. Can Concordias offense play their best game of the year?? We shall see. Chatard by 17. 2A: Luers at Tipton. The Knights come in after an impressive offensive showing against #4 Eastside but once again the defense was nowhere to be found. Tipton on the other hand plays well on both sides of the ball and this game is at Tipton. If it’s another shootout, Luers by 7. If Tipton can get stops, I like the Blue Devils by 7.
  13. As a Luers alum, I would love for the Knights to win but the defense has been so inconsistent. Every recent state championship team Luers has had (except for 2009) a stout defense. They can’t expect the offense to win in shootouts every week as the competition gets tougher. I hope they prove me wrong but my gut is telling me the Tipton wins this game.
  14. Miss those days! Your classroom had everything from fourm postings to newspaper clippings from the local paper of the school we were playing to the sagarin ratings and schedule of each team. Honestly, I truly feel like that Bulletin board material helped fuel us to the the state championship in ‘07. We fed off stuff like that. I can specifically remember during Jimtown week Coach Lindsay (Matt) showing us a local news interview of Jimtowns two running backs referring to themselves as thunder and lighting and anyone trying to win 2A North had to stop them. So, thank you Lurker for always talking football with us and getting us ready mentally 🙏🏼
  15. Yes! Good ol’ purple nurple! Luers does have a very good sophomore kicker and ball security will be important. I think really it could also come down to simply who wants it more. As cliche as that sounds. Both programs are tough and gritty traditionally so that may just be the deciding factor.
  16. If I’m being honest, a lot of the old school posters from years ago don’t seem to be on here as much. Also, I feel as if there isn’t as much hype around the Luers program as their once was. This is the longest drought of a state championship appearance in program history after coming of a 6 year span where we won 5 out of 6. As far as this game goes, I feel like Tipton does have the upper hand here. They seem to be very disciplined on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Luers is great offensively, but has struggled all year defensively, especially up front. This game is at Tipton and with that said I honestly give the edge to the Blue Devils.
  17. That’s unfortunate wow. Prayers to him for a speedy recovery! He definitely was the tone setter on both sides from the tape I watched. As far as the Knights go, yes speed as usual. Junior Qb Clark has thrown for 2600 yds and 26 TDs on the year. Like the blue devils, plenty of receivers with junior Glenn being the main target. Just a shade over a 1000 yds with 13 TDs. Last night the duo hooked up for 4 TDs, with Clark having 7 total (6 pass 1 rush)
  18. Here we go again! These two teams have some playoff history and as always this game will be at Tipton. I’ve seen this blue devils team on tape and they are very dynamic offensively. The tailback #20 (Lloyd I believe?) is a absolute workhorse. The Qb #2 also can get out and run the ball well. Defensively this team really gets after it, they fire off the ball very well and gang tackle. The knights absolutely have to bring their best game on Friday or this game will get out of hand quickly.
  19. Agreed. They were very lucky to come out of there with a W. They’ll be overmatched vs Tipton next week. The Blue Devils are the real deal.
  20. just checked Luers’ website, looks like the will be having fans tonight at Luersfield. I wonder if Homestead and Dwenger and Concordia will as well.
  21. I can see that, but is Anderson 100%?? Spent most of the last 2 seasons out with lingering injuries that called for Hale to step into the role he has.
  22. Prayers and a speedy recovery for him. You hate to see kids go down with injury.
  23. The rule change that essentially took districts away is why I think it’s less competitive now. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a definite upgrade having Homestead and Carroll in the SAC. My gripe is when we see kids transferring schools every year with no penalty of sitting out depending on what team is gonna have the best roster. Back in the day you went to the school in your district or sat out a year.
  24. It’s certainly not what it was 15-20 years ago no, but still much more competitive than the other local conferences.
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