Bash Riprock

Perhaps Whiteland may someday be in a conference with CG.....

Understand the latter....while again, someone is telling a 7-2 team located in a different region of the state outside of the populated Indy metro area they are staying at home. I don't think it is as easy as you claim changing conferences and traveling all over the northern part of the state. That impacts all sports and middle schools as well. You are absolutely entitled to your thoughts and there's some merit. I think seeding (and that would be controversial to an extent) would at least allow teams to decide it on the field vs. an imperfect computer algorithm. I completely agree with you that teams like Brownsburg and Ben Davis should not be meeting in the first game of the sectionals.

Roncalli was 5-4 in 2002 (started season 0-4) and won the state championship. Center Grove was 4-5 in 2019, and won red rings as the state runner up, losing in the finals to Carmel 20-17.

...and that's a big problem with your proposal. Warsaw and Elkhart are not in Central Indiana, so they being a conference member of the MIC or HCC is not an option. So why should a program be eliminated because of their regional location? Of course they have a weaker schedule....they do not have the options to play stronger teams given their locations. Maybe you are right in that they would have less wins in the MIC or HCC....but shouldn't that be proven on the field vs. a computer program that doesn't take into account their options for scheduling? Especially, if the cut is an arbitrary 50% of an already small field of 32 teams to begin? How would you feel if your son played for Warsaw and he was on the outside looking in, solely because of where the school is located and his team's scheduling options?

I took your arbitrary cut of 50% for 6A, to see that that would mean using Sagarin. Team eliminated (falling in the bottom 16)with their 2022 record include Warsaw 7-2 Elkhart 7-2 Homestead 5-4 Zionsville 4-5 Lake Central 4-5 Columbus North 4-5 3 teams over .500 and 3 more teams on the cusp. Eliminating them, what is the true benefit? I am not talking about your personal satisfaction....how does it benefit those kids, coaching staffs and communities? Are you saying these teams cannot be competitive in the playoffs?

So no coaches on any staff in this state have any experience coaching in another state?? I know that isn’t the case for the head coaches at Brownsburg and CG. Guessing they aren’t alone. Bet many coaches have a better perspective on this issue than what you think.

Don’t believe Penn led in that game, but if you want to call a competitive game as a “near-win”, whatever… Don’t mistake chuckling as one being bent out of shape….

Near win? 😆 I was LOS and must have saw a completely different game. Wow..first time I have ever heard the game described as a near Penn win. CG was undefeated that year....now Avon and CG in the semi-state playing a double OT game....now that was a near win for the Orioles.

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.