Bash Riprock

I really haven't seen anything from Merrillville other than what I've read and by viewing scores. I am not at all saying they are better than Westfield. But when I study the 6A bracket, it would seem Merrillville has an easier path to the semi-state than Westfield. The less wear and tear would seem to be a benefit. I believe if the 2 meet, it will be an excellent matchup. How's that for going out on a limb??

Totally agree with your thoughts.... Actually they have really nice attributes..combination of urban with rural. Unfortunately, more and more of the rural is getting gobbled up and that is sad.

I think track is competitive as well in the MIC, but I would agree with your thoughts about overall sports depth. I also believe travel gate matters as well. As you know, a few sports may be called on to really help fill up the overall budget. I do think a con for CG and HCC is more travel...but at least FC would be on the same side of town. Today, CG really doesn't have a close conference neighbor. (guessing BD or WC is the closest)

I think if it does happen....its been a thought for quite some time....perhaps the recent event adds further support, but I believe it was a serious consideration well before. Just an opinion.

Out of my respect for your wishes Irish and not further hijacking a thread, I will not respond to absolutely ludicrous comments made in the response to Grover. Bishop Luers....sure hope you get that turf field.

Reports are Parris Campbell may be out for the season.....again....according to Gregg Doyel Also, per NBC sports https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/10/18/parris-campbell-has-potentially-season-ending-foot-injury-t-y-hilton-doing-fine-on-monday/

JVille Kicker was impressive late in Q4.....kicking two 50+ yarders to tie and win the game.....

When do we start to see McCulley start taking some snaps?? i totally agree about the OC and OL, but doesn't a player get 4 games now and still can redshirt? If he's the future, just wondering when he can start the learning process?

local TV coverage offers perspective for the CG vs Cathedral game at Arlington...see 30 sec mark...and that was before the game. Very difficult to get to the outside, cut, etc. Definitely slowed the game down. Not sure how the fields compare.

I've not seen the Shamrock's play this year. Are they better than the 2016 5A state championship team and last year's 6A state runner-up??

Danny G and his Oklahoma State Cowboys with a big win over Texas in Austin this past Saturday. The Pokes are 6-0 and #8 in the AP Poll. Keep it rolling Danny and OSU with another big game on the road at Iowa State this week!!

I heard the Wheat boys were fast...I looked up Brandon's track performance last year. Wonder if this speed comes from his Grandpa? Very impressive. https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=14952373

No one said a word about the games being played anywhere. The fact remains the same…local quality HS programs that no longer continue series with Cathedral. You scoffed and belittled Carmel and Roncalli. The list is larger than your 2 examples Trigger less….

Don’t have to go very far back in history to see what could have been solid series with local quality HS programs with Cathedral not last. Carmel, Ben Davis, Warren Central, Fishers, HSE, etc. Most of those programs more than held their own against the Irish. Why did they end? No clue…but they didn’t last. Nice poke at Carmel btw.

Lol!!! I could care less if CG and Cathedral play in the future or not. As I’ve said to others, I have zero dogs in this fight. I’ll leave that to the admins. But there must be a reason why excellent programs in the state stop playing Cathedral. I do think it was a bit of gamesmanship on the Irish’s part. Sorry that triggers you. And YOU must give a rats butt, because you can’t stop yourself from getting agitated and spouting. Games over man, go have a beverage and chill. Lots of good football still left this weekend!!

If there are truly less posters on this board, could it possibly be due to excessive insults and and snarkiness? Everyone on this board has a right to share their opinions in accordance with the rules, whether you like them or not.

Cathedral hosted CG at Tech high school the last 2 times Cathedral was the home team in 2017 & 2019. Cathedral played on the field that was to their advantage. CG this season is the faster team. You saw what Wheat did in quagmire. Now put him, the DL and others on turf. I understand what Cathedral did…don’t blame them. Just accept it and move on. Good plan, it didn’t work.

Can anyone explain where the holding was called that negated the CG punt return for a TD? It looked like the flag was thrown on the 10 yd line a long way from the ball carrier. Why was the ball placed back at midfield?

Guess the that evened out…

My press box? You are sorely mistaken. State of Indiana? I don’t see that name on the stadium at CG, Perry, FC, etc. I’m impressed with your focus on sharing Here’s to your break out night!!

Not really. This wasn’t an issue when Cathedral hosted CG in 2017 and 2019…

I have no problem with Gruden being held accountable. Ridiculous and sad on his part, although I do feel like his emails were purposely released. As Derek Carr said, release them all. Would be interesting. I struggle with Randy Moss and others on ESPN casting such judgment. I struggle that no time in their lives, they have not made negative comments about women, same sex choices, and even skin color. As Christ says, "he who is without sin cast the first stone"....... Hopefully, people use this example to look inside of themselves and become better people. Not because of Gruden's career impact, but because of his words in writing. They are indeed hurtful and are opposite of Christ's love. From what I hear, Gruden treated all people very well. It just seems like his actions don't align with his thoughts...at least his thoughts 11 years ago. I also agree with Temptation...organizations want to jump in the middle and make it political...."look at how good we are by taking action....we are enlightened cats that "stand for good". That's awesome Tampa Bay Bucs...just be consistent and treat all cases the same. Don't be selective. Guessing they won't be sharing any emails soon..... As Derek Carr also said...."love the man, hate the sin".....

Forecast I watched this morning on WTHR has most of the rain and bad weather out of the Indy area by kickoff. Will definitely be wet/soggy. Guess we will see if that forecast was accurate from Chuck Lofton and friends....

I think CG is great. I think Cathedral is great. No fluke in the national rankings of either team. I just believe (opinion only) that CG has a tougher road in the 6A playoffs than Cathedral does in 5A. All I am saying, that depending how things go friday night, realizing the path is tougher may play into decision-making if "push comes to shove". Hopefully, it doesn't. I agree 100% with your comments about weather. Absolutely changes the game and the planning behind it. May limit the amount of weapons that can be either released or optimized. Tayven Jackson throwing 5 TD's last week was a thing of beauty. If the forecast is accurate, definitely makes a passing much more of a challenge.

I hear ya and don't necessarily disagree....but Reich had went for it on 4th down in the first half close to the red zone and they were stopped....came away with 0 points. Maybe that was in his head the 2nd half. I believe on the series you are referencing, he ran for it on 3rd down, in lieu of throwing the ball, to eat the clock and the Colts were stopped. He then lined up for the FG and the 37 yarder was blocked on some atrocious attempt by the O line. The 6'8" guy that blocked the kick could have shaken hands with the kicker. The issue I had with the D is that they did nothing to stop the bleeding. They let a TE and one WR beat them. Watkins was out of the game due to an injury and nothing was changed by the D. Double team the TE...even the announcers were calling for the D to blitz. They gave Jackson zero different looks. Rush 4, play soft zone and let the TE sink in between defenders. They made it easy. I get they were wiped out at the DB position with just signed practice guys even playing...but playing repeated soft zones with the same 4 man rush made it very easy for a QB that is not the 2nd coming of Marino when it comes to passing. 2 missed FG's (one blocked) and a missed XP was a killer. Going for 2 points early after a 2nd half TD and failing instead of the XP was a killer. They needed 1 more point...and it just wasn't there....they found multiple ways to lose that game....almost invented them.