temptation

Or Chatard.

Eh….good luck kid.

Not murderer’s row by any means and not comparable to an HCC/MIC slate but to pretend that Merrillville hasn’t “played anyone” is a lazy take by some.

Don’t overlook the Michigan City, Andrean and Hobart wins. Though not 6A, those three teams are very capable of deep postseason runs.

Agree but an 11-1 ND gets in 90 percent of the time.

Whiteland had some early season injuries (including QB) if I’m not mistaken? I think they are finally rounding into form and will win 14 going away.

The five teams mentioned were CG, Merrillville, Carmel, Westfield and HSE. I think all are better than they were last year. Maybe I am over analyzing it but Merrillville seems to have great moment I’m heading into the postseason. Their schedule is not as daunting as the others but they have still disposed of some pretty solid teams in dominating fashion. I know we are talking about a bunch of games that we do not have the luxury of witnessing in person but both Westfield and Carmel‘s final scores last week against far inferior opponents was underwhelming.

I could very well see this also being true. The one certainty is that those teams in line to get stomped by Center Grove are separated by a razor thin margin. Merrillville is still getting punished (maybe rightfully so) in people’s minds due to getting trucked last year. The only way they change that narrative is to get to Lucas Oil. I think all five 6A teams mentioned here are better than they were in 2020 and Westfield was the closest to CG at 24 points in the state title game.

Good call. Dude hit the lottery. I’m going to bring him along the next time I’m in the market for a new car.

Man, what a difference a year makes in terms of trajectory between Purdue and Indiana…

Why?

One human being claiming to own another group of human beings in 2021??? Wonder if he will get cancelled

I think it’s fair to say that this is Westfield’s best team in school history, no?

Urb.

He gone.

Of course he should get “more time.” 2020 may have earned him a lifetime contract. I was speaking from the perspective of what’s best for HIM. His name came up in quite a few job openings last year, most with a ceiling higher than IU, Let’s face it. IU is a cute story every so often but has a ceiling of 8 wins due to many factors, most of which are beyond their control. Allen should have struck when the iron was hot. #LEO

I think I actually like Westfield too honestly but have to pick an upset here or there. Merrillville is definitely the underdog but not by as much of a margin as I would’ve said at the beginning of the season. I know it’s an Internet forum and social media doesn’t necessarily represent reality but one would have to think that those kids in Northwest Indiana are tired of being dismissed and disrespected. I think they play with a chip on their shoulder.

I just have a feeling. Could be completely wrong or maybe I’m letting my desire for fresh blood cloud my judgment. I’ve definitely come around on Merrillville.

6A: Center Grove over Merrillville 5A: Cathedral over Snider 4A: Roncalli over Leo 3A: Brebeuf over Gibson Southern 2A: Luers over Linton 1A: Adams Central over Lutheran

I think I know how this ends… Georgia is more than likely in. They may even be able to lose one prior to the SEC title game and still get in. Now, if they lose a regular season game AND the SEC title game to Bama? It could get interesting. Cincinnati is in. I’m sorry but I just don’t see anyone left on their schedule (sorry SMU) that poses a legitimate threat. This team has been on a mission since they were snubbed last year. Bama is now on a mission and will roll through to Atlanta where Georgia awaits. I’m betting they win there and we are looking at two SEC schools in the playoff. I see one of two scenarios for the Big Ten. Either OSU runs the table and gets in with 1 loss (no one from the west poses a threat in the conference title game) or the conference self destructs. Iowa’s only hope is now to run the table, including the Big Ten title game and even if that does happen, may need some help. PSU, Michigan and MSU have quite the grind down the stretch, including playing one another. I don’t see any of them running the table. PSU has injury issues on both sides of the ball. MSU won’t win all three of those and Michigan will likely lose Thanksgiving weekend at minimum, eliminating their chances. That leaves Oklahoma, Oregon and ND. The Sooners will need to run the table as will ND. Both capable as their schedules are more than manageable. Oregon has injury issues and seems to have come back down to earth after that win over OSU. I could see them slipping up again. ND fans: What if I would have told you over the summer that UVA would quite possibly be your best shot at a quality win and boost your playoff resume?

Someone in the other thread deserves a ton of credit for calling out Iowa and stating that their turnover luck would eventually run out. Prophetic. Just another example of the week to week roller coaster and overreaction of emotions that is college football. I heard analysts all week talk about how the Iowa defense was “for real” and how they were true contenders…and then David Bell made them look like a pop Warner unit…AGAIN. Dude has owned the Hawkeyes. He should get his own statue outside of Kinnick.

Intake back what I said about Penix’s injury possibly being a blessing in disguise for IU. Tuttle makes Penix look like Tom Brady. We finally ready to admit that 2020 was a sham and that Tom Allen should have entertained his options last winter? Do the Hoosiers get two more wins?

When did I say the game should have been moved to CG? Plenty of other available facilities in the area. Reading comprehension is hard…did you actually GRADUATE from Cathedral or just drive by campus a few times? Also, I need some data supporting your last sentence. Seems like a Hail Mary.

Surely the athletic department has access to the same weather forecast as the rest of us. I don’t know whether to commend your blind loyalty or just laugh at you. Another poor example. Home field is determined by regular season accomplishments. Cathedral could have moved this game to any location in central Indiana not named CG and still have been considered the home team.

5 out of 55 huh? Solid attempt at a counterpoint.