Bash Riprock

How do you prove that? So larger always equals better?? I was a part of a consolidated school system, and I would say it was better in more opportunities for education. But that was a long time ago and the schools consolidated were far smaller than the examples provided in Adams County. It absolutely provided less opportunities for kids to participate in extracurricular activities, especially athletics. Not to mention can't tell you how much I enjoyed the hour bus ride one way.

To add on, other CG sports are playing HCC schools. CG boys basketball just played Zionsville a few nights ago. They played 4 HCC schools during the season. The CG girls basketball team also played 4 HCC schools during the regular season.

Travel to CG too much, but FC not the case?? Interstate 69 completed soon (planned by end of 2024) which will make it much easier and I bet quicker than FC.

Center Grove final schedule

interesting take...would seem to align with your thoughts https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/news/caleb-williams-betting-favorite-for-bears-despite-possible-trade-haul

May be the time to pass on Bo Callahan and go with Vontae Mack.....

Like you, I didn't watch one second.....sure has changed......

I think its much bigger than that....while I have absolutely been on record that I don't appreciate Harbaugh breaking college rules, I don't believe for one second the violations were anything like USC experienced. I think if Harbaugh didn't have an excellent NFL option, he would have stayed at UM and rode out the hand slaps. I think after nine years at UM and what they accomplished this year, he had nothing left to prove and thus pursued his dream of winning a NFL championship. Nothing more. Harbaugh is a UM man through and through....Carroll had no ties to SC prior to arriving in LA. Its my opinion (for what is worth) that the sanctions (if any with today's NCAA) will not be that serious.

Not a Chiefs fan, and not a giant Mahomes fan....but would have to be blind not to recognize his talent. Read this yesterday and can't imagine a worse timing for the young man to be worried about his father. Hope his Dad gets the help needed to get healthy. From what I read, I believe its his 3rd DWI violation. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/02/04/pat-mahomes-sr-arrested-dwi-texas-kansas-city-chiefs/72473794007/

Looks fantastic...along with an outstanding strength and conditioning coach, it absolutely matters...for football and all sports. We have Coach Marty Mills at CG and so blessed to have him leading this effort. Their weight room is connected to and part of the overall Student Activity Center. CGHS SAC. Link below has some pics of the outside and the interior to include the indoor track, and configuration allowing for multiple basketball and volleyball courts. https://fhai.com/projects/center-grove-student-activity-center/

Writing some checks to mid majors

His helmet didn't come completely off, but went half way up his head. (doesn't show in this video) Looked impressive with his bloody lip. I stand corrected as the play does not look late...but it was a clear blow to his head. Given that Purdy was in the concussion protocol earlier this season, would hope there would be focus on this type of hit. Can't tell from the video where the official was...perhaps none could see, especially the referee. Not sure about the officiating....a few years back hung up the coaching whistle, but still stay involved with the running of youth leagues. Definitely still involved with the game. But you've given me something to think about for sure.

I haven't even looked...it must be weak....

Does help to have Texas, USC and Oregon at home. Road games in Columbus and Bloomington will test their mental strength, game planning and on the field execution......😉 One tough schedule.....

No disagreement and I didn't insinuate the non call with the late hit to the hit to Purdy's head while he was on the ground had any impact to the game. But Blandino felt (and I agree) that it should have been a foul. It was late and it was an agregious hit to the QB's head that ripped his helmet half off his head and bloodied his mouth. This official either missed the hit, or didn't feel it was a foul. I absolutely believe there would be variability across the league with officials as many (if not the majority) would have thrown the flag for roughing the QB. (or for the late hit) I can't help from wondering if this same play had been flagged had it been Pat Mahomes instead of Purdy as I do believe "superstars" do receive a certin "benefit of the doubt". You probably don't agree with me on the latter, but I absolutely believe there is varability across the league at times depending who is involved. This is something discussed in length with NBA officiating. I am not anti-officials. I think their efforts are outstanding performing an incredibly difficult job. I am old school, but personally, I'd like to see less replay reviews for calls. I just believe that since we are involving human beings, errors will and do occur...with coaches, players and officials...and that's ok. Its why they are all evaluated and have differing degress of success and longevity.

ok..fair enough...but you did infer that if you haven't officiated....... Perhaps much of what I was responding to was this comment from Just Rules. I don't disagree that there are "some" coaches and players that don't always understand the rules....but I think its a subset and don't agree with a generalization as written below.

I understood your statement...and the example that you used about not coaching. While I understand an official may understand the interpretation and applicability of the rules as a "higher level", I don't agree that coaches and players are ignorant to the rules. especially at the NFL level. Officials are not equal in terms of their craft and while I absolutely agree they get the vast majority of calls correct, they are human and they do make errors. Thus the application of replays overturning calls at the collegiate and professional levels.

Not sure where your statistics come from, but I never said officials have high error rates. Never said officiating is easy. I think its clear I don't understand the rules....nor any coach or player.....only officials....... By the way, I have some good friends that are officials at the collegiate level....a couple of them played Power 5 football....one of them has a Super Bowl ring. While they would agree with some of what you state....they are at a very different place in terms of dismissing the knowledge of players and coaches about the rules. Bottom line, officials are graded for a reason...and like any other profession, some are better than others.

I understand coaches yell out for penalties or complain because ones are called...but is this always because they don't understand rules or could this also be because they didn't have the view to actually see what truly happened? Could it be both and not always the lack of understanding the game? BTW, I watched both games yesterday, and listened to both the officiating experts point out what they felt were missed calls...especially with a couple of non-calls. Example, Dean Blandino pointed out a missed late hit on the QB to the head when he was on the ground...replays confirmed he was right and it should have been a foul. Officials do make mistakes from time to time....they are indeed human and we can all point to examples. That is all I am saying. They do a great job and no one expects them to be error free.

So the only people that can grasp the rules of football are officials? Man, was I sure tricked by all the coaches over the years that taught us the game, including rules, techniques to avoid breaking the rules both on the field and at coaching seminars. I wonder if coaching legends like Dick Dullghan understand they don't get the rules of the game......that is only reserved by officials. 🙄

I truly didn't know the impact....do you see others leaving to go with him to the Chargers?

looks like a member of the Wolverine staff headed to LA with Harbaugh. https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/1/29/24054210/michigan-wolverines-college-football-ben-herbert-leaving-jim-harbaugh-nfl-los-angeles-chargers Not sure of the impact, but day prior Sherrone Moore felt confident UM would retain him. https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/1/27/24052823/michigan-football-sherrone-moore-ben-herbert-2024-jim-harbaugh

Are all officials arrogant? Officials with law backgrounds only? Just curious. Only officials understand the rules....ok....🙄

As a former player and coach, I understand what holding is and isn’t. The head referee misses holding calls for time to time, especially with non-calls. That is a fact. All officials do their best, and some are better than others. But like any other human who are considered masters of their craft, they are not without blemish. Much of the media you downplay are former NFL players and they point out officiating errors through video. Dismissing their views as not understanding the game isn’t credible.