Knight82

11 hours ago, npcougar15 said:

Really some intriguing matchups this week for the sectional championships.

My head thinks Penn wins this matchup to keep the Yeoman haters at bay for at least 1 more week. The teams seem to be trending in opposite directions; outside of the NP game, Penn has pretty much rolled the last 6 weeks. While Chesterton is 3-3 and hasn't really done anything impressive against good/average competition (Merrillville has a pretty darn good team this year though).

 

NP should win comfortably against the Indians. Not only did the Cougs score a 35-0 win earlier in the year over St. Joe but NP is obviously better in any metric you look at. With that being said, funny things happen in championship games and St. Joe has pulled off some post season runs after a subpar regular season before so you can't over look them. I said it after week 1 - if NP doesn't win a championship this year it will be a disappointment - well they haven't got a trophy yet so hopefully the Cougars take care of business come out with a W.

 

This Marian Jimtown showdown is going to be a good one. I go back and forth who I think will pull out a win. I know Marian has speed and athletes around the field but Jimtown (I don't know as much about them) seems to also have some studs for themselves and are currently on a 9 game win streak. Should be the game of the week and a real fun atmosphere in elkhart county. 

 

* Game is at Marian.  Go Knights!

On 11/30/2020 at 9:55 PM, Purdue Pete said:

Danville (Along with GS, LB, etc) could return their entire team and not challenge Marian.  Will have to see how sectional 28 shakes out next year but top 5 teams in 3A were from the north in 3a this year.  South was a joke.

Although this senior class was small, Marian will be losing most of their skill position talent, as well as a couple of their defensive playmakers.  I wouldn't use pen in putting Marian as the North representative next year.

3 minutes ago, Purdue Pete said:

Actual class 3a top 3

1. Chatard 

2. Concordia Lutheran

3. Marian

4. Those who got beat by Concordia and Marian and everyone else from the south.

I would argue 2/3, but otherwise.... 😉 

What a great game.  Looked like Marian took a few series to understand the speed of Chatard, as the Knights have not played anyone of the caliber of Chatard this season.  But Marian certainly made it a fantastic finish.  The second half was just battling back and forth, but the Knights just couldn't get ahead.  Proud of the effort our boys gave - heartbreaking finish for the Knights.

1 hour ago, Lysander said:

Does anyone know if the WHME-46 folks will be doing the Chatard-Marian game for the IHSAA?  I watched 2 games they did last year and think they do as good a job as anyone in the State....and this game is in their backyard.

Yes, they will be doing the broadcast live on IHSAAtv.org and then on tape delay on TV46 at 11pm.  Chuck and Bob do a great job.

1 minute ago, Gipper said:

Apparently Marian isn’t taking a page out of Lafayette Jeff’s playbook...

What does this mean?

Mishawaka Marian 35 Calumet 0 halftime

13 minutes ago, Yuccaguy said:

"Running Clocks" are now done from this point on in the tournament.....  just an FYI  

I guess I'm ok with that 😉

6 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

Knight man, If you can access the 'WJOB Network' out of Hammond, there is a good broadcast of the Calumet-Hanover Central game. 

Thanks!  I will try that...

Are they good enough to get a Regional title?

Knights have not had any challenges in the tournament so far, with running clocks in each of their sectional games.  Don't know what to expect from Calumet - Harrell predicts just a touchdown difference.  Will be interesting to see how Marian handles their third game in a row on the road.

Concord is out for tonight.  SB Adams advances.

Concord just announced they have canceled tonight's game due to COVID related issues.  SB Adams advances.  Just heartbreaking for the players - especially seniors.

On 10/6/2020 at 7:52 PM, Knight82 said:

His son posted on Twitter today:  Coach Barron "was checked into the ER today with double pneumonia.  He's in good spirits.  Battling an ass-kicking disease, but in good spirits..."

Prayers up to John.

Coach Barron was released from the hospital yesterday!

Mishawaka Marian cancelled its game with Elkhart Friday.

According to the Marian website, the Marian @ Elkhart game is cancelled tomorrow night.  Per Marian, "There are currently zero Covid-19 cases on our football team, but due to contact tracing, there are a number of players that have had to be quarantined."

Such a shame.

8 hours ago, SBFootball1 said:

Any update on how Coach Barron is doing?

His son posted on Twitter today:  Coach Barron "was checked into the ER today with double pneumonia.  He's in good spirits.  Battling an ass-kicking disease, but in good spirits..."

Prayers up to John.

Did you watch the game against Marian?  If the Knights didn't give them the ball again and again with five turnovers, it wouldn't have been that close.  That ship is not in great shape...

8 minutes ago, Zibbster said:

Mishawaka 43 Marian 44
Mishawaka gives up 61 yard touchdown pass with 6 seconds left. Marian converts 2 point conversion to win the game. 
 

Go Knights!!

5 hours ago, Lysander said:

Gotta ask.  Since your avatar is Knight ‘82, did you graduate in ‘82?  If so, do you happen to know or have heard of a Marian player by the name of Bill Baker who graduated in ‘78?

Yes, I did graduate in 82.  Can't say that I knew Bill Baker...  sorry.

9 minutes ago, Mayo77 said:

That qb whose name I can't remember is pretty damn good though.   

Maddix Bogunia is definitely a stud, and Malcolm Anderson is a really strong RB.

1 hour ago, Titan32 said:

But I wouldn't have....LOL

I agree - I wouldn't either.  As Lysander says, Marian lost quite a bit to graduation - especially on the defensive side.  The Knights return a lot of talent at the skill positions on O, but will have a very green group on the other side of the ball.

Congrats Chatard 45-0.  Knights hung for a quarter but it was obvious they didn't have the horses to hang with the Trojans.  Good luck next week.

Just now, Lysander said:

Sorry about the injuries.  I had heard they were down last week.  Hopefully they will be available Friday.

Any word as to whether this game might be on WHME TV?  I think they do a great job.  Chatard/NorthWood earlier this year was broadcast on WHME.  Since they are out of a South Bend, I assume this Semistate game would be their Game of the Week considering Marian is the closest area team still in the playoffs.

Yes, Channel 46 will be carrying this game.  Agreed - they do a very good job of calling a game!

Just now, bigfish said:

Dang, that's horrible. What happened?

Both had leg injuries - I haven't heard the exact diagnoses.