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Like I continued to fall for Monrovia in not picking them and Valpo last week, I am a bit afraid to doubt an undefeated Carroll team. That being said, I do expect the "been there done that" expectation that has now been established at CG gives them a decisive advantage here. The expectation at CG is for the position, not the player. In other words, they do not drop off or "rebuild" after graduation losses. Very few, if any current Indiana high school programs can say that. Taking nothing away from Carroll, but HSE was also in unchartered waters last week but CG will not be. I am hoping for a good game despite what some on here think of my "central Indiana" bias but I think CG rolls here.

In both scenarios. Families justify transferring/moving schools with your point. Just one of countless examples.

You’re not wrong about the SEC being the best conference, no.

If the 4th place SEC team gets into the playoff I’m out.

Do adults have loyalty? At any level? They need to be held accountable too.

Could you imagine if they actually won a BIG GAME? His buyout would not be an issue because he’d probably collapse right there at the 50.

Eight teams left for four spots as the Temp sees it. 1. Georgia - in with one more win 2/3. Michigan/Ohio State winner is in provided they also win in Indy. 4. TCU - controls its own destiny, in if they win out. 5. USC - in if they win out unless LSU beats Georgia in Atlanta 6. LSU - controls its own destiny, in if they win out. 7. Michigan/Ohio State loser - in with a close loss and a USC, LSU loss 8. Clemson - in if they win out, either a blowout by Michigan/Ohio State Saturday or Saturday’s winner losing in Indy, and a TCU, USC, LSU loss How do you see things?

Plus four retired NFL hall of famers joining the coaching staff…

Bump. Paging this guy also… @MonkeyButt@Piratefan101

My point is, in a school with 1800-2000 boys you have to go to the neighbor to borrow a QB? Come on. That’s pathetic. Kids transferring OUT of schools that size so they can get some PT at a smaller school is one thing…this is something different and a bit head scratching. I do agree with your last paragraph while heartedly.

Affluence matters…and high school football used to be immune. No more.

Putting a bow on this one, teams that traveled in excess of two hours were 3-2 on Friday night and the only one that did not cover the Sagarin spread was Castle (who failed to cover “only” winning by 14 points.)

Boom. Starts at home, right @Footballking16?

Correct, especially now that Valpo is healthy. Side note, where’s @Piratefan101?

The MIC/HCC debate is dead. It’s not even close and while the HCC does need a title to validate itself completely, you can’t let Center Grove still standing cloud your vision. That’d be like bragging that your ex husband is great at his job. Heard the same about Warren/BD all offseason last summer and they both relied on transfer QBs to remain in the hunt.

Eh, there are 12 teams left…somebody has to be in those 10-12 slots. Stop trying to pretend you are outraged. They don’t play anyone from before Labor Day to after Halloween so they are tough to get a read on.

1. Ohio State 2. Michigan 3. Penn State 4. Iowa 5. Minnesota 6. Wisconsin 7. Purdue 8. Illinois 9. Maryland 10. Nebraska 11. Michigan State 12. Indiana 13. Rutgers 14. Northwestern

Temp’s Official Prediction: Lutheran 35-21.

Temp’s Official Prediction: East Central 27-10.

Temp’s Official Prediction: Whiteland 23-20.

Temp’s Official Prediction: Andrean 35-21.

Temp’s Official Prediction: Chatard 27-17.

Temp’s Official Prediction: Center Grove 31-14.

Queue “the chosen one” moniker being slapped on…

Celebrated like it today.