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you are the best Donnie B!! 😂

Derrick Mayes played for NC in the early late 80's/early 90's. Had a standout career at Notre Dame. Was an All-American and team captain. 2nd round draft pick and played 5 years in the NFL. Sorry, posted a few secs after you...I didn't realize Eric Allen was a NC guy.

Didn't O'Shea win 2 of those 6 games against CG?

OK....work with me. If NC is like an IU, how is the coach a failure if he has a winning record 3 of his 5 seasons playing a monster schedule? Wouldn't most IU fans live with that??

OK...I just gave you an example with Mark Haste, who was not a PP coach that struggled at North Central after having an incredibly successful state championship program at Tri-West. Did you skip by that one?? If you call 3 winning seasons out 5 and a sectional title in one of the more tougher sectionals in this state following a coach with a 1-29 record a failure, then all I can say is that you are a very tough grader. Hope your boss doesn't have a tough as grading scale....

Not sure I'd call O'Shea a "failure". Last year was tough, but he's had 3 winning seasons out of his 5 at NC, with a sectional title. NC has lost 2 sectional games during his tenure to WC, by 7 pts or less. NC recent history is interesting....Rick Streiff, a great coach, didn't exactly tear it up there and went back to Cathedral. But its not just a P/P thing. NC was tough on Mark Haste as well. Haste was very successful at Tri-West, with a winning program and I believe a couple of state titles. Haste lasted 3 seasons at NC with only 1 winning season. Makes me wonder what is in the water at NC for football. I will say in O'Shea's defense....I noticed much more discipline out of his NC teams during his first couple of years. I have not seen them play lately to make a comment.

Looks like talks ended (for now) between the Big 12 and Pac 12 for a merger...... https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34264518/sources-big-12-pac-12-partner-talks-officially-end https://www.si.com/college/texas/news/longhorns-big-pac-12-conference-merger-expansion-brett-yormark-college-football Also, is it time for the Big 10 to move on from ND and lockdown Washington and Oregon? https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/notre-dame-targeting-75-million-annual-media-rights-payout-in-quest-to-remain-independent/

I agree 100% with Grover....he sure was impressive in the one game I saw him. I thought Pitt was his first offer. They are a solid program. Peach Bowl last year and pretty much make an annual bowl trip.

Not disagreeing with you. Has the barrier in the past been due to people not living in the school district do not pay local taxes that provide the fiscal support needed by the school? I seem to remember in the past, one had to pay tuition or some type of fee if they lived out of the district. I believe they might have changed?

New helmet design for the Boilers….

Being around youth and high school sports for a decent chunk of my life, I have personally witnessed the very best and worst of people from many communities....and that includes yours. One negative example as recent as last fall during youth football. I could go into specifics, but what does it gain to talk about it...especially on a public forum. I'd rather dwell on the best that I've seen and experienced....great men working with kids, sportsmanship being taught, kids giving their very best, handshakes and hugs between opponents, etc. Some of the finest people I've been around in my workplace are from far eastside. That's where I choose to go. Every community has knuckleheads....and I guess some do stereotype entire communities based on the actions of a few. And if that's your choice, so be it. I have absolutely loved the competition between MIC schools at all levels...loved watching my children compete in this conference. Love knowing my wife graduated that big school in Wayne Township and proudly has her picture on the wall as a state champion....recognize it when she belts out her fight song and still fits nicely in her letter jacket. Even with CG moving on, I will continue to watch and cheer for MIC athletes. You obviously feel differently, but I don't see villains and victims. I just see a ton of great kids and athletes. Good luck to Warren this fall. I think they will have a very strong team.

Are you certain "everybody" feels the way you do, or do you need for everyone to feel this way in order to validate your personal feelings? Regardless, I am sorry you feel the way you do....but not sorry enough to lose much sleep over it. I have very much enjoyed the competition with WC over a great many years. (from youth to through high school) consider the Warriors to be an excellent program, and will continue to cheer for WC kids as they move from high school to the college ranks.

Not sure the significance of your comment, other than a negative attempt to shut someone up that challenges you or you don't agree with. Pretty bold for someone that I believe is pretty new to the forum. But then again, what do I know? I think you referenced two schools that some of my family members attended or currently live in the area as "good old boys".....which is a very interesting stereotype.

Good call....didn't mean to leave them out. 2 individual state champions this past season. One going to the Air Force Academy, the other to The Citadel...both wrestling.

Carmel and CG consistently finish 1 and 2 in the combined MIC sports overall for both fall and spring. CG has won a number of girls state softball championships, many state appearances in tennis (boys and girls), and consistently one of the top programs in the state in boys golf...usually with Carmel, Westfield and Zionsville. But I agree with your comments about Carmel and their overall sports dominance....so is the relunctance to admit Carmel greater than just football?

I know this is a high school football forum, but could some of the reluctance for Carmel (and possibly CG) to join are due to the other sports?? For example, Carmel girls swimming, etc.

Wonder where the young man will land?

Sorry T.....I gotta call the American Pie "Rule of 3" on you...its an exact science!

You stated both schools “boldly assumed they would be voted in”. I think he simply asking you for a source to prove they truly made the assumption that membership was a given. My guess is that that is a personal opinion. At the end of the day, does it matter?

Classic...I believe to be the best combined fight songs in college sports.

Sorry...I thought he did redshirt year prior....even more of a challenge with a true frosh being handed the keys

I think people keep forgetting that a major reason the wheels fell off and Indiana last season was the loss of their first 2 QB's and then going with an inexperienced RS frosh. Who in their right mind would think that last year with that happening would be a banner year? They didn't have the depth to absorb that kind of hit. I don't have high expectations this season, but with more depth at QB with the Mizzou transfer and others coming off injury (i.e., Mullen) it should be a tad more interesting this season. I just hope they can develop and improve at offensive line.

Zero hatred for anyone....enjoy your day.

Seriously?? 😆🤪