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I know I will be accused of what about his, but this one always makes me giggle in the grand scheme of things… (A slap on the wrist.) https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/7/14/media-center-hundreds-of-violations-occurred-in-tennessee-football-program-over-3-seasons.aspx

Now I get it. Thought you were insinuating Michigan was vacating wins.

“Brownsburg at Cathedral: This is the toughest big game to pick in Central Indiana on Friday night. Since it's August, I'll go with Brownsburg to win by 3 points. If this was November, I'd pick Cathedral to win the game.“ My man gets it.

Huh?

You had Carroll over CG all the way back in July.

Wait a second..

Never saw a spread.

Damn.

Cover what?

“Sagarin is just for fun.”

Ben Davis @ Avon: Two teams I picked to win last week whose openers resulted in disappointment. Expected "some" growing pains at BD, but to nearly get shut out on your homefield is concerning. Thought Avon was farther along but maybe I am underestimating Lafayette Jeff. I think BD gets back on track a bit here and wins going away, 27-10. Brownsburg @ Cathedral: Can't wait for this one as Cathedral shocked the state last week and will have no time for a breather. I disparage Brownsburg often on here because this is exactly how they suck you in. They always have an early season eye opener that puts the state on notice so I am gonna pick em here in what I consider a mild upset. Brownsburg wins 28-24. Carmel @ Westfield: Last year I called this game a "changing of the guard" and Westfield earned the win. The 'Rocks had a huge road win against CG last week, handing the Trojans just their second home loss since COVID. They have to be wary of a let down. I think this one has all the makings of a classic. Westfield wins 23-17. Franklin Central @ Roncalli: The tide seems to have turned in this southside rivalry and FC needs this one to prove it. I like the Flashes chances here and think they could also upset one of the HCC's top four at a later date. FC wins 27-17. Lawrence Central @ Zionsville: Both teams coming out of backyard brawls with losses in week 1 and wins are going to be hard to come by when looking at their remaining schedules. Both teams desperate for a win here. I'll take LC 24-20. Noblesville @ Homestead: Noblesville HAS to get this one if they want to be taken seriously by their HCC brethren. Homestead with a rough start to the season though they'll be better in the tournament for scheduling these games. Millers win 24-17. North Central @ Hamilton Southeastern: The Panthers made the final score look respectable last week after getting down early against Fishers. HSE went on the road and put it to a good Carroll team. This one won't be close. HSE 49-7. Pike @ Fishers: Nice win for Pike last week and I think the Red Devils are improved and could surprise a couple of teams this year. But not this week. Fishers wins 38-14. What say you?

Ben Davis @ Avon: Two teams I picked to win last week whose openers resulted in disappointment. Expected "some" growing pains at BD, but to nearly get shut out on your homefield is concerning. Thought Avon was farther along but maybe I am underestimating Lafayette Jeff. I think BD gets back on track a bit here and wins going away, 27-10. Carmel @ Westfield: Last year I called this game a "changing of the guard" and Westfield earned the win. The 'Rocks had a huge road win against CG last week, handing the Trojans just their second home loss since COVID. They have to be wary of a let down. I think this one has all the makings of a classic. Westfield wins 23-17. Carroll (Fort Wayne) @ Center Grove: A brutal open to the season for the Chargers though scheduling these games early will help them late. CG let an early lead slip away against Westfield last week and though I don't really buy into much of the "emotional aspect" of high school football, you think I am crazy enough to pick against CG here? Long ride back for Carroll. CG wins 34-14. Lawrence Central @ Zionsville: Both teams coming out of backyard brawls with losses in week 1 and wins are going to be hard to come by when looking at their remaining schedules. Both teams desperate for a win here. I'll take LC 24-20. Lawrence North @ Fort Wayne North: The Wildcats make the trek up I-69 to take on North Side in a game I expect them to win. Won't be "that easy" as the Legends had a solid week 1 win over Northridge. LN wins 35-17. North Central @ Hamilton Southeastern: The Panthers made the final score look respectable last week after getting down early against Fishers. HSE went on the road and put it to a good Carroll team. This one won't be close. HSE 49-7. Pike @ Fishers: Nice win for Pike last week and I think the Red Devils are improved and could surprise a couple of teams this year. But not this week. Fishers wins 38-14. Warsaw @ Warren Central: No disrespect intended as Warsaw could make a deep run in 5A but this one is simply a numbers game. A see another shut out for the Warriors. WC wins 30-0. What say you?

Poor Avon over here catching strays. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. I would not use "terrible" to describe the Orioles by any stretch. They are in the most brutal conference in Indiana and play in the highest classification possible. If we are using "terrible" to describe Avon, what adjective are we using for Tech and Perry Meridian? On the other hand, flexing about Jeff beating Avon is a bit much for me.

Hear this every year. The 6A south regionals/semi state will once again be the state title game(s).

Well, hopefully my grandkids will see a large school state champion from a non 317 area code…

Been waiting since the turn of the century…how much longer I gotta wait?

Gimme Avon 4th in the SAC/DAC FWIW.

2023: with Connor Stalions: 7-0 2023: without Connor Stalions: 8-0

Nah. Only if the game is being played in August or September. Yawn.

He did. That can also be an advantage ya know…it’s a two way street. Westfield (who I’m not making any specific excuses for) played the 4th toughest schedule in Indiana last year.

Carson Steele…3 years, $2.8 million.

Sigh, I like you man…but you’re crazy sometimes.

Who in the hell has Jeff beaten? A rebuilding Avon program or we talking those big conference wins over Tech?

No one is “upset”, lol. You can’t get upset when folks dismiss these types of games as “one offs” when looking in an unbiased manner at the last 25 years of large school football in our state. Carroll and Crown Point were cute stories and then they got “ trucked” (appropriate here) a week later by Indy powers. I long for parity in 6A and am hopeful that 2024 delivers. We’ve seen glimpses but I want chaos.