15 minutes ago, DE said:

Air Bobref

It was a 155 mm Howitzer !

5 minutes ago, Bobref said:

There are probably a few places that still do this, but when I first started working varsity football I was a back judge on a crew that had a game at North Judson. I didn’t notice it (that’s how oblivious I was in those days) before the game, but the local Reserve contingent had a howitzer sitting behind the north end zone. First score of the game for the Bluejays and, much to my surprise, the cannon went off right behind me. I could still get some air in those days, and I got plenty when that thing fired. I think I had to throw away the shorts I was wearing under my knickers.

Hobart uses a small cannon in the south end zone.... 10 Ga blanks.

Isn't it cool when all the tailgaters blow there horns and blink the headlights after every score. What a pain in the a$$ ! (no reflection on any particular school)

On 4/9/2021 at 10:21 AM, DE said:

I KNEW IT!  🤣

I was looking for that picture.

Thats it!

On 4/9/2021 at 7:29 AM, Bobref said:

Sure hope he didn’t eat them!

Only on the dark of the moon.

1 hour ago, Bobref said:

Watson’s attorney has started the process of attempting to obtain the names of the plaintiffs accusing him. In a normal civil lawsuit, the first thing that happens after the complaint is filed is the defendant’s filing of an answer to the allegations of the complaint. But that hasn’t happened yet here, and won’t for quite some time. Without knowing the plaintiffs’ names, it’s impossible for Watson to accurately answer the complaints, let alone conduct the exhaustive discovery that will, no doubt, follow.

I expect the judge will order disclosure of the names, but in restricted fashion, under what’s called a “protective order.” The order will set out conditions for allowing Watson to do the discovery and investigation he needs to defend himself, while attempting to protect the plaintiffs as much as possible.

Of course, it won’t work. Unless the cases settle quickly, the names will become known. There are going to be too many people involved to keep the names secret for very long. It’s going to be a real sh*t show if it doesn’t get ended quickly.

One other observation: the statement from Watson’s attorney that Watson didn’t “force, coerce or intimidate anyone to do anything against their will,” is potentially a signal that Watson’s defense will be that the acts were consensual. That creates another issue: it may, if believed, allow him to escape criminal and civil legal problems. But it won’t square him with the NFL’s personal conduct policy, and it won’t get him his endorsements back. According to Forbes, Watson made about $8 million off the field last season. If he admits to having some sort of sexual contact with 20+ women to whom he paid money, he’s going to end up with a lengthy suspension. I would guess at least a year. A year’s salary, lost endorsements, civil settlements, legal fees, etc. you might be talking about a total loss of over $50 million! Those better have been pretty good massages.

https://sports.yahoo.com/deshaun-watsons-attorney-seeks-identities-of-civil-accusers-says-qb-is-victim-of-trial-by-press-conference-202504773.html

Deshaun Watson’s attorney seeks identities of civil accusers, says QB is victim of 'trial by press conference'

HOUSTON — In a motion that represents the first legal cannon shot aimed at defending Deshaun Watson, the attorney for the Houston Texans quarterback asked a judge on Thursday to compel one of Watson’s still-anonymous accusers to shed a protective “Jane Doe” pseudonym and refile her civil lawsuit under her legal name.

The legal brief filed by Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, was directed at the seventh woman to bring a civil case against the quarterback. It represents what is expected to ultimately be a more sweeping move to force the remaining 20 “Jane Doe” plaintiffs to reveal themselves in court filings. As it stands, two of Watson’s accusers — Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley — have already revealed their identities, doing so in statements delivered at a Tuesday news conference arranged by their attorney, Tony Buzbee. Each of the 22 women who have filed civil suits have done so with Buzbee acting as their legal representation.

In a statement provided to the media on the heels of the motion, Hardin said that Watson didn’t “force, coerce or intimidate anyone to do anything against their will.”

Hardin’s media statement:

“We have said this before and we want to say it again: Deshaun did not force, coerce or intimidate anyone to do anything against their will. When we asked Mr. Buzbee to identify his clients weeks ago, he refused and told us to file a motion. Today we filed that motion. As discussed in our filing, Mr. Buzbee’s use of anonymous lawsuits violates Texas law and the basic concept of fairness. It is clear that, for Mr. Buzbee, this case has never been about seeking justice in a courtroom, but destroying Deshaun’s reputation to enhance his own public profile and enrich himself. While I understand that anonymity often is used as a shield for victims, Mr. Buzbee is using it as a sword. While shielding his clients from public scrutiny, Mr. Buzbee continues to use their anonymous allegations to destroy Mr. Watson. This is simply not right. And we look forward to resolving these matters in court.”

In his legal motion, Hardin criticizes Buzbee for his attacks on Watson, which have included a multitude of allegations in Buzbee’s legal filings. He has alleged that the quarterback committed sexual assault, displayed harassing behavior, deleted social media messages and made attempts to settle some of the complaints against him. Hardin also suggested that the women do not have the legal backing to make civil accusations about Watson while continuing to conceal their identities, stating that only minors can have their names shielded from the public during civil suits alleging sexual assault.

“[Buzbee’s] incessant public attacks on Mr. Watson have not stopped,” Hardin’s motion states. “Lacking the desire to present his case in a court of law — where concepts of fundamental fairness apply — Mr. Buzbee is intent on conducting discovery by Facebook and trial by press conference. He is asking the public to act as judge and jury without ever allowing Mr. Watson to responsibly respond. Because [Buzbee] filed the actions anonymously, Mr. Watson’s counsel can only speculate about [the accuser’s] identity.”

Hardin goes on to argue that the anonymity would leave Watson guessing at the identity of his accusers and that raises the risk of involuntarily drawing an innocent person into a “media frenzy” if the quarterback guesses incorrectly and publicly names the wrong person while defending himself. 

Hardin is asking a judge to give Watson a chance to publicly address his accuser — and likely all of his accusers, if this motion is granted — while using their real names and corresponding background information that would provide a defense.

“Mr. Buzbee, hiding behind this anonymity, has attempted to try this case in the court of public opinion rather than in a court of law,” the filing reads. “He has held multiple press conferences and selectively released misleading excerpts of alleged evidence to the public regarding the allegations made in this case. Mr. Buzbee has consistently used social media posts to thrust the allegations of this case into public view. He begs people to reserve judgement about his clients, while deliberately and publicly attacking Mr. Watson and seeking to get the public at large to rush to judgment. Only when it seemingly benefits his public display does he selectively release crumbs of information about his clients.”

Hardin has asked the court to consider Watson’s motion and compel the refiling of “Jane Doe No. 7” in expedited fashion. If the motion is granted, it’s expected Hardin will seek for all of the anonymous civil suits to be refiled with the legal names of the accusers attached.

Programs get your programs, you don't know the players without a program.

1 hour ago, Bobref said:

Sure hope he didn’t eat them!

Catch and release.

There was a certain coach that fished Brickie Bowl just after the flood and caught a few !

4 hours ago, gonzoron said:

There was a game played on that field two weeks after the flood of 2008.

1 hour ago, Bobref said:

I have always said, the day the bulldozers come for the Brickie Bowl, I’ll be sitting up on those tracks in a lawn chair with a six pack, cheering them on.

I'll see your six pack and raise you a case... we will not see the Brickie Bowl as it stands bulldozed in our lifetime. (I know you are about my age)

1 hour ago, Boilernation said:

 

new brickie bowl.jfif 227.97 kB · 4 downloads

The groundwork for the WPA construction was cool as the stream that flows under the visitors bleachers was rerouted. in the beginning the stream traveled from the Northwest corner of the picture to the Southeast. Through backfilling and many loads of stone the stream was redirected due East for about 150 + yards, then took a course of almost due North to connect to Deep River. In the beginning Brickie Bowl was little more that a ravine !

Well said Bob, this is a trend that started many years ago. With the advent of broadcast and other distractions the crowds of yesteryear are rare in most venues. I can remember back in the 90's the old Brickie Bowl would be SRO four deep at the fence by 6 p.m. Griffith was the same way back in the day, people would come to see the show that kind of suffered the same fate as other programs. Success brings a following and even back in the 90's many less that successful programs did not bring a crowd. Nice commentary from your viewpoint.

4 minutes ago, Bobref said:

Ummm ... no.

Interesting.... personal observation ?

Why can't we all just get along?

HC - Administration (full time)

Asst. HC - Physical Education (full time)

OC/JV  - English . (full time)

DC - Volunteer

Special Teams - Volunteer

Receivers Position Coach/JV - Volunteer

Secondary Position Coach - Volunteer

Linebackers Position Coach - Volunteer

OL Position Coach - Volunteer

DL Position Coach - Volunteer

Kickers/Deep Snappers Position Coach - Volunteer

Middle School HC - History (full time) .  (no MS Season ... assisted where needed

1 hour ago, DE said:

To answer your question.  Hammond schools are slotted to go back to in person schooling on 4/6 per NWI news outlets.

Last I knew, Merrillville public schools were still not in person, though that may have changed since the last time I spoke to a friend of mine that teaches at MHS.

I do not believe Gary schools have been in person at all this year.  Maybe East Chicago too.

Sorry if things have changed a bit.

Lake Ridge on Hybrid...

1 hour ago, Gipper said:

 

Drago... if he dies he dies.

"Not so fast my friend" (Lee Corso)  what's the over under ?  I do have to agree with the shiny new comment. Give it a few years and come back around and see what has developed.

2 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

HC Chris Meeks:  PE Chair, HS, a couple Freshman PE and couple of APE, and 1 or 2 Health classes now this year 

DC Brian Zacher:  PE teacher Middle school, has been running our middle school off season weight program since we have to have it split with Covid

I am our school's Alternative school director running the computer lab 8 hours a day 5 days a week in a lab at the Elementary school 

Freshman Coach:  Math Teacher HS, was on staff when I played in the Later 90s high school.   

 

1 former player is English 9 teacher and also Head Wrestling coach 

1 former player works in the county surveyor's office, graduated in 04 I believe 

THose are all BOMBER Grad's minus the Math teacher, who MARRIED a Bomber gal MANY MOONS ago.  

The 1 Former local player played at West Central, then SJC and is currently in our HS Math Department 

That leaves the volunteer/paid coach,  ole Chief, he has been around like I said when he was my middle school coach, he volunteer this past year, but was Paid staff many times over, he was our town's Cheif of Police for a very long time, retired and is now in the private sector working .    Retired Naval Master Cheif as well along with his chief of Police duties in his life.   

Old Chief sounds a square guy, too bad other communities don't have more Chiefs on their staffs.

Gipper, you are such a kidder !

I found the clic to be quite informative.... some of the message form the key notes were powerful. 

6 minutes ago, Gipper said:

Thanks for the clarification!

Random balls in a Bingo Machine... can you think of a better way for a blind draw, unless it was computer generated ?  But wait, here comes the outcry of manipulation. Gotta admit the old Bingo Machine creates a sense of intrigue every year as we set with bated breath as out section is drawn.

21 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

 

Reclassification based on enrollment every 2 years

 

Also to note:  SUCCESS FACTOR     if your team earns 6 points in 2 years you automically move up a class:    You earn points:  1 point being Sectional Champion, 2 points Regional Champ, 3 points Semi State  Champin and 4 points State champion.   

If playing up a class due to success factor, you can move up another class if you earn 6 points in the next 2 year cycle, or remain in the same classification if you earn 4 points, but move back down ot your enrollment class if you failed to earn 4 points playing "UP" a class due to success factor.   

 

As stated:  BLIND DRAW into Sectionals,  Home and Away teams are figured out at each round based on a the blind draw . 

Blind Draw Bingo

Good volunteers are are hard to come by these days. 

2 hours ago, Bobref said:

Or ... perhaps the thought process goes something like this:

In order to return IU to the top tier of NCAA teams, you’ve got to recruit players who are potential NBA players. Woodson’s entire 25 yrs. of coaching experience is in the NBA. He knows how to prepare kids for the next level. That could be an attractive selling point to recruits. His past glory at IU will earn him the necessary grace period with the alums and boosters so that he can rebuild the program.

That’s one way to explain it.

A good point, I have to wonder if there has been a study of the average career in years for all college Basketball players present day as say compared to 30 years ago. 

On 3/12/2021 at 10:40 AM, oldtimeqb said:

Somehow Illinois not only determines who qualifies for the playoffs, but they also divide the 256 teams into 8 classes and seed the teams.... all in one weekend.  Yet Indiana can't figure out how to classify teams every two years.  

Mind boggling. 

 

Its the Bingo Balls.