Bash Riprock

Again, I understand and appreciate how YOU feel. Players and coaches don't know any better? That was a joke right? Especially directed toward the coaches......Not sure you can dismiss their input, at least so with credibility. My team wasn't 10-0...but it was a 7-2 team and conference champion....and it didn't qualify. Money grab...perhaps. But the reason why revenue increases is because more people are invested with their teams involved, thus demand for in-person and TV escalates. I can say with certainty that high school revenues for the playoffs have absolutely increased with the all-in vs a portion with the qualifier. More $$ to both schools and the IHSAA.

You are ignoring a the reality that many schools in portions of this state have limited options for opponents, and traveling long distances is not a highly valued.

Other than "other people do it".....what is the true benefit for the kids? the Coaches? I have asked this several time and get nothing in return. I get how you feel as a fan. But if we polled the players and coaches, how do you think they would respond? I experienced the old playoff qualifying system. It was really, really bad. I get that a new qualifier would be an improvement over that system. (I hope) It is true professional and college sports have qualifiers for the post-season....but ever notice how over the years, they keep expanding the playoff field?? Obviously, they continue to see the need to improvement and inclusion. BTW, Maryland is also now heavily considering an all-in football playoff system....maybe they benchmarked and like what the Indiana and Missouri systems offered their kids and coaches.....

I can see that...and that did happen under the old qualifying format many years ago. But changing schedules isn't easy for some....certain regions are currently limited to playing options. Travelling large distances may not be an option. And if they can find different opponents, it may be to the detriment of local rivalries. The latter is something I personally experienced.

Temp, You lost me with this statement..... Carmel - The 'Hounds slipped up late against Warren before dominating a good LC team on senior night to regain momentum heading into the tournament. They will get a hungry Westfield team in round 1 that is hungry to prove they belong in the 6A conversation after two consecutive semi-state crowns at the 5A level. Westfield won consecutive 6A semi-state crowns, playing CG in the 6A state finals the last 2 years........not 5A

I guess Coach...just shows recruiting is hardly an exact science. Guessing the experts hit more than they miss...but sometimes they are really off the mark. Diamonds in the rough are what make good teams, great. The Boilers sure got a diamond right out of southern Indiana.

Shocking....man, did not see that one coming......

I vote we go with coin tosses....worked for Odessa Permian and Midland Lee.......

Congrats Cathedral! Shake hands....move on!! See ya next year if not sooner. Time for the playoffs!!

419 yds against GS on 28 carries?? Wow! Did you see his track accomplishments? Ist in state long jump....2nd in high hurdles. How did so many miss out on this tremendous athlete???? (recruiting world and colleges)

is it true what they say about Ann Arbor?

Good for him....what a job on and off the field. This young man is impressive. Will never forget the job he did leading IU into Madison a couple of years ago and got the W over the Badgers. Hope he lands somewhere where he gets the shot to play. He deserves it!!

Looks like Valpo and Hanover...that is what 247 listed. How does a 3 star not get more offers?? With an offer from Navy, the young man had to be pretty darn good in the classroom. https://247sports.com/player/devin-mockobee-46102150/ Looks like a Purdue walk-on. What a grab for the Boilers! https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/purdue-walk-on-devin-mockobee-taking-advantage-of-increasing-opportunity

Mockobee played for Boonville HS

I haven’t seen Spegal this season…

Demoralizing?? Lol. The Trojans will be just fine. Coach Moore and his staff will use the extra week to get them ready. They will learn from it. Sometimes, you just tip your hat to the other team and just go lace ‘em up again.

It’s the highest buyout in the Big 10. Wisconsin’s buyout of Chryst was $10M. IU football constantly is a head scratcher

They should be all over O’Neil. Every time I see Carson Steele rush over 100 yds in a game for Ball State, I just shake my head that he couldn’t compete with IU’s backs…ru kidding me? Yesterday Steele had 179 yds and 3 TD’s

Also, Indiana becomes first CFB program to lose 700 games in its history….😖

Meanwhile, Michael Penix broke UW record with a 516 yd passing game and 4 TD’s in victory over Arizona….. I don’t think so with a $30 million buyout….

You’ll bring this back…. just like tax season 🤓😉

I kept stating this is less of a football issue and more of an IHSAA issue for all sports…..crickets

Pretty sure Maryland went all in during Covid year and is now considering making it permanent.

Hope both teams do have the opportunity to meet up again this season. It has been a tremendous series. My guess is being independents, they will play for some years to come. Tip of the hat to the Irish…heck of a comeback. A few key plays made the difference in the 4th quarter, and Cathedral made them.

Not disagreeing, but got to give Cathedral tons of credit. Their pitching and catching combination is pretty darn special.