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19 hours ago, temptation said:
I was talking about combine results in general but will punt so to not hijack another football thread and rope anyone else into my eternal victory lap…for now, lol.
Speaking of which, anyone seen @Bash Riprock recently? I haven’t since before the Michigan victory parade in Ann Arbor. He was on the back of a fire truck with Harbaugh.
Back in town following some global travel.
Also was away helping Coach Jimmy with his relocation to LA.
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Looks like CG travels to the Commonwealth of KY to take on the Louisville Trinity team, last years KY 6A state champ. They play Trotwood (OH) and St Francis Academy (Maryland) but I believe both of those games are at home.
5 of the teams they play were ranked in the top 300 HSFA rankings in 2023.
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1 hour ago, Coach Nowlin said:
Less than 40 seconds of total tv time
Less than 2minutes in the entire playoff run of Chiefs
Giselle got the same treatment by the TV producers, who ulitmately are the ones in charge of the camera angles used in all games.
I attempted to get my daughter Swift tickets for Indy in Nov 24, fell short on lottery, couldn't tell you name of any songs, but could recognize a couple Im sure based on care rides with soon to be 15 year old, so don't think I am a swifty per the rules of Swift fandom.
This is nothing more than selective outrage and our nations newest click bait anger talking point to fill the internet spaces, I am just hear to show the facts that 30 seconds of TV time is enough to get folks to comment on this site, is just laughable considering the amount of similar shots that were on display for the Gisselle Pats days..... but now its a problem for folks.
I think a true concern should be why they let Tony Romo ruin the broadcast for everyone, now that has merit
Not everyone is outraged coach....just might have different preferences as to the focus on TV during a sporting event. I am guessing most don't lose an ounce of sleep about it one way or another, but is water cooler talk to many.
At the end of the day, I truly don't care much what other think about it...pro or con. I just know I turn on a game to watch a game. Others obviously are seeking more.
We do agree on Tony Romo...
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35 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:
odds at less than 50%?>. what does that even mean?
The fascination of folks commenting and "caring" about 2 adults and their choice of being together in a romantic relationship is quite amazing. And yes, if you make a comment about it, then you care.
I just enjoy pointing out the hypocrisy of the selective outrage over Ms. Swift and Mr. Kelce.
They used to show GILSELLE ALL THE TIME too when Tom was doing his thing.
Lets see the archives around here lambasting that? Oh right..... Not Taylor
Coach...I am going to surmise you are a big time "Swifty". I can feel the emotion when you go into defense mode.
You paint kind of an extremist view. Can't it be somewhere in the middle? How about I don't care who a player dates, but do I really need to see their face plastered on the screen when they catch a 7yd pass? I'll live one way or another, but my preference is to keep the view on the field with the people competing on it.
Its not the views of the celebrity...its the volume of the views especially when there is nothing meaningful that occurred to prompt the view. Many of us grew up watching Jack Nicolson and Spike Lee on the sidelines for the Lakers and Knicks. But they didn't get near the looks of Taylor in her suite jumping up and down for a first down.
I wasn't alive, but perhaps the TV camera's for the networks did pan to Marilyn Monroe every time Joe DiMaggio caught a fly ball or grounded out to 3rd. Somehow, I doubt it though.....welcome to the age of social media.
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1 hour ago, temptation said:
No debate most watched SB ever. It is king of the US market.
Super Bowl vs World Cup....SB has a ways to go even with 123 million viewers
https://www.statista.com/chart/16875/super-bowl-viewership-vs-world-cup-final/
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16 minutes ago, temptation said:
Highest rated sporting event ever...objective achieved.
US correct? I would doubt SB surpasses World Cup matches, especially the finals.
But I understand your comment
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13 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:
The whopping 30 some seconds was that crushing for you?
Literally every Super Bowl has cut aways to celebrities, etc. There is like only 18 actual minutes of actual football plays on any given NFL game.
Just sayings
Chiefs defensive improvements throughout the year was really something, Hats off to now 4 time Super Bowl winning coordinator Steve Spagnola, master class playoff run
Nothing better than seeing a celebrity GF of a player jumping up and down every time her BF catches a 7 yd pass.....
I've been watching the NFL for a long time....not seen anything quite like this......
But hey, this won't last forever....glad that jackwagon is 34 years old....
Viva Las Vegas baby!
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2 hours ago, US31 said:
I don't disagree with much anything you've said. I'm just communicating what I hear from HCC perspective.
I also agree there will be change in conference alignment in the not so distant future, I've predicted before (and still feel this way)...I think we will see a realignment of MIC/HCC schools into a "North side" and a "South side" conference. Particularly with the rise of schools like you have mentioned.
Only thing I would add is that the problems the MIC has went through aren't necessarily the HCC's to solve.
No disagreement with your comments......that would be great to see a north and south division at some point in the future.
I don't see it as a problem for the HCC to solve....I see the addition of a school like CG as a huge upside for all parties. (I admit...I am biased)
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37 minutes ago, US31 said:
My post above was specific to CG because that was the topic. But I'll elaborate on Carmel, since I'm sure I've made these comments before elsewhere on this forum. Caveat....I'm not a voting admin, and I'm also not saying the decision was right or wrong....but from discussions with several HCC coaches in a variety of sports....the reasons CG and Carmel were voted "no" were very differnet. The short version....
Enough HCC schools didn't want a 5000+ school in their conference (espcially if it was already in their sectional). You can guess for yourself which sports felt most strongly about this.
Enough HCC schools didn't want to drive almost all the way to Bargersville on week nights. Again, it wasn't so long ago many of the HCC admin's decided Lafayette was too far and too often.
Personally I feel CG and Carmel would be great fits for the HCC in football. But our contests are on Friday/Saturdays. I don't feel its my place to tell coaches of the other sports with many weeknight contests, or in sports up against Carmel juggernaught teams, that they voted wrong.
Theoretically, if HCC went back to floating non-con weeks...most HCC schools that wanted to would be able to schedule one or maybe both of those teams in footbball right away.
If you would say most coaches don't want to drive to 2 schools located on the south side, I would buy that. But they already do it for FC. With I-69 to be open late 2024, they will speed up things big time. Can be at the HS school very quick off the 144 exit and the new access road connecting into Stones Crossing Rd.
Perhaps soon when Whiteland becomes 6A (and my guess eventually Franklin), that will lead to a new conference. But its beyond unfortunate what CG is being forced to do in order to get a full schedule for football....and the additional impacts on the CG middle schools for football. Funny how it doesn't seem to impact the other sports, that also play on week nights......
Perhaps if Coach West builds a top program at FC, the Flashes will find themselves looking for a new home......
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1 hour ago, temptation said:
Roid rage.
Its more than that, although he's no stranger to a failed drug test....he's a brat that one would hope by the age of 34, he'd grow up. Quite a history with this guy. I am surprised any company would want him marketing their products. True jackwagon. Examples below.....
2023
https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/12/27/travis-kelce-chiefs-explains-helmet-sideline-meltdown-raiders
2017 timeframe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oB4RAzNkeM
Summary
https://www.nickiswift.com/1434627/biggest-controversies-surrounding-travis-kelce/
College....failed drug test and needed his brother to save his bacon
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1 hour ago, Muda69 said:
No, it does not. And neither does smaller always equals better.
I never said it did either....but someone who has lived through it, there are pros and cons...it is not one-sided. And I could see where there would be some both positive benefits and negative impacts to the schools in Adams County given their current size. To be fair, one has to discuss both the positives and negatives before jumping in with both feet. Every situation is not identical and there is certainly not a "one size fits all" approach.
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4 hours ago, PHJIrish said:
It was an outstanding football game. Much better than most Super Bowls. The biggest play, as it turned out, was the blocked extra point that would have given the Niners a four point lead. The miss enable the Chiefs to just kick a tying field goal to tie the game. Lots of long field goals and big plays in the 2nd half. None bigger than the 4th down conversion by the Chiefs on the game winning drive.
I'm off to the eye clinic to get a shot for my AMD. I have wet AMD in my right eye and have been getting shots for the last few months. My eyesight is improving slowly. Luckily I had cataract surgery at the end of 2022 and my left eye is clear enough for me to see quite well, except for some distortion. Anyway, it's just part of being old.
I agree totally with your comments....it would have been tremendous to see what would have happened at the end of regulation had KC needed to play for a TD to win vs FG to tie, taking OT option off the table. But the both kickers hammered big time FG's.
Best wishes with the eye treatment.....
Nobody has mentioned the Kelce sideline behavior, first throwing his helmet and then screaming and bumping his head coach. Reid played his cards properly at postgame interviews with his comments, but wondering if he truly feels that way? I had never seen that before out of a professional player during a championship game.
Thoughts?
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On 2/8/2024 at 8:25 AM, Muda69 said:
Adams County would be a prime candidate for the consolidation that Mr. Hicks is talking about. Much cost savings could be realized, and overall better services for the students.
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.
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17 minutes ago, Indiana Fan said:
Keep in mind HCC also voted down Carmel to join as well. Can’t blame that one on travel time. People tend to forget that. I think travel time is a poor excuse.
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.
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37 minutes ago, US31 said:
I don't think football was the reason that most of these schools said "no" to CG....travel time in other sports with many weeknight events was the reason I heard more often. Remember it wasn't too long ago that all of the big 3 Lafayette schools were in the HCC. Travel time/cost was the reason they were given the boot.
I think most of the HCC schools would welcome the competition (and the gate money) from a CG regular season game.
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.
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On 1/24/2024 at 3:16 PM, Slobberknocker said:
Fri Aug 23 St. Frances (MD)
Fri Aug 30 Carroll
Fri Sep 6 @Trinity (KY)
Fri Sep 13 @Ben Davis
Fri Sep 20 Trotwood - Madison HS
Fri Sep 27 Lawrence Central
Fri Oct 4 @Cathedral
Fri Oct 11 @Lawrence North
Fri Oct 18 OpenCenter Grove final schedule
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2 hours ago, Boilernation said:
From what I've heard Washington is open that they are in need of a full rebuild and plan on doing it the in draft. That will be hard to do if they give away picks to trade up to #1. Something else to consider, they have one Air Raid QB on roster (Howell) and taking Maye at #2 would give them another Air Raid QB to go along with the Air Raid guru they just brouth in to be OC.
My personal opinion is that the Bears are going to reset the clock on the QB pay scale and bring in Williams.
interesting take...would seem to align with your thoughts
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2 hours ago, Bobref said:
Heard some interesting takes on the Bears-Fields situation:
- Washington has the #2 pick, and they are definitely going to take a QB. Caleb Williams, in addition to being the consensus #1 draft choice, grew up in Washington, D.C., and was coached last season by Kliff Kingsbury at USC. He’s now the Washington OC. Would they trade up to get #1, and if so, how much would they give up?
- Caleb Williams is in a unique position. He is the first “generational QB talent” of the NIL era. He can go back to USC for another season and still make millions in NIL. He’s doing national TV commercials. In fact, under the rookie pay scale, he would likely make more money by staying than he would make in the first year of his NFL career. He is estimated to make $3.2 million in NIL alone. So, he has more leverage than any undrafted college player has ever had. If he doesn’t want to go to the Bears, he has a legitimate alternative.
- The Bears should be mindful of Winston Churchill’s admonition the “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” They drafted Trubisky when the head coach, Jon Fox, was a dead man walking. Predictably, he was fired after the season and Trubisky had to push the reset button and learn a new system his second year, too. He never recovered. Then, they did the same with Fields, when Matt Nagy was “pre-fired,” and Fields had to learn a new system in his second year, with predictable results. Finally, the same scenario is rearing its ugly head now, as Eberflus is definitely gone if he doesn’t produce this season. It’s deja vu all over again.
So, what makes the most sense for the Bears?
May be the time to pass on Bo Callahan and go with Vontae Mack.....
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Like you, I didn't watch one second.....sure has changed......
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9 hours ago, PHJIrish said:
IMHO, Harbaugh pulled a Pete Carroll, and got out of Dodge before the sanctions. At least in his own mind.
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.
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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.
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On 1/25/2024 at 2:50 PM, Staxawax said:
So as part of the latest expansion of the soon to be 3,000 student HS Avon has added a state of the art training and weight lifting facility. Folks around here think it will be a game changer for the football program.
Thoughts?
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/
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2 hours ago, temptation said:
Akron, Western Michigan, Marshall…
Writing some checks to mid majors
2024-25 and 25-26 Enrollments released by IHSAA
in The Indiana High School Football Forum
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Congrats Coach Gilbert on the new gig. Well done taking the Westfield program to another level!
I seem to remember another former Indiana high school coach for a large, stellar program leaving to go to Wabash. Wabash was not his final stop.....
#LEO