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Agree....horrific clock management, unless they felt they really couldn't move the ball on the ground. Everytime the clock would stop on O with an incomplete pass, I would just cringe....

I kind of think of it as when a college team has to prep for the week to play a service academy. (triple option or the flexbone triple option) They will only see that offense once per year, so its a week of instructions and new assignments. The service academies are typically smaller, so that advantage can be quickly overcome. CG will balance up in overall size with Trinity.

CG will do both with the QB in the WingT....under center and shotgun.

One's thing for sure...Trinity is being forced to spend time on the Wing T this week in practice. Guessing they don't see it a ton.

Congrats to the former CG Trojan standout and former Indiana HS Gatorade Player of the year Russ Yeast! Also earned his bachelors and masters degrees while at Louisville and Kansas State!!

I think they are going to have a good season....and it all starts tonight. Big game to set the tone!

But the impact of that kid's decision (especially depending on the kid) may not be isolated to him alone.....and that is the issue. And that impact always isn't positive.... And that was my initial comment about people only focusing on their own "needs" and not accepting that they are part of something bigger than themselves...... I'm not anti-transfer, but I am not carte blanche about it either.....

that's debatable....Cathedral and BD both have one loss. Now BD played Brownsburg very hard and almost came back to pull it out, but they were down very similar earlier in the game. Warren has played 2 tough opponents and the win against DK looks awfully impressive. I can align with you, but I think with the top 7 teams, we are splitting hairs in 6A. I know the least about HSE.

I am not completely one-sided as my last post, but I absolutely align with FB16 hoping to avoid scenario's where kids transfer every year.... You hope in life that people learn to battle adversity, compete, and realize the victory may not result in being a starter...but learning that the real victory is dedication, perserverance, and being part of something that's bigger than oneself. Apologies for being so "preachy"....I'm stepping out the pulpit. Definitely respect other views and accept one size doesn't fit all. Appreciate the dialogue.

Society today...."its all about me" If the going gets tough, why stay and compete, when I can simply look for the path of least resistance. That's beautiful. Because meddling parents are always 100% right when it comes to understanding competitive sports.....especially the ones that didn't make it themselves and desire to live through their kids.....

With the pose at the end non-verbally telling his opponent....."there's plenty more whoop ass in this can if you want some more....."

I'm not doubting for one second officials don't get all calls correct. Some can absolutely hurt worse than others. But as we all know, coaches don't get every play call correct, and players certainly don't execute all plays...or even close to all plays. Comments like the one I referenced, if serious, come off as sour grapes. They discredit the opponent. I just had to laugh at a comment that basically states "I am going to whine, but don't anyone whine about my whining." Whether intended or not, that was funny stuff! Cathedral will come back stronger than ever...and the kids got better last night playing that caliber of opponent on their home field. Did someone mention about O'Neill being injured? I sure hope that is not the case. Special talent. CG lost all-state tailback Drew Wheat for the season in the opening quarter last week against WC. Simply sucks when this happens to a young person, especially their senior year. I know Danny has another season to play, but let's hope he is just fine.

LOL...you can whine about the officiating and that's just fine. But no one can whine about your whining......that's hilarious!! I hope that was a joke!!

I think its hard to argue the outstanding players for the Irish in the skill positions. Guessing they will keep them out of swampy quagmire fields and feature them on Tech's turf........ Just kidding....well, kind of.....😉

Just heart-wrenching. I think about some of the mistakes I made back at that time of my life....young, indestructable, and lacking vulnerability. No one should have to pay this kind of price. I think about parents and family celebrating their futures, struggling to let go of their children as they headed off to college....only now to be planning their funerals. I can't imagine....I don't want to imagine. Truly, a parent's absolute worst nightmare. Prayers to the boys that passed...prayers for boys that have survived...and prayers to all of their families and loved ones.

Prayers out to the families of the deceased and severely injured, the Indiana State University football program, and the entire university family. Such a tragic event that is so difficult to comprehend. I believe ISU has a press conference at 5pm EST. Universities all over the country have been reaching out to ISU. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34441664/two-indiana-state-football-players-3-killed-single-vehicle-crash https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/two-indiana-state-football-players-among-three-people-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2022/08/22/indiana-state-football-players-killed-car-crash/7865300001/

Not disagreeing with you at all...but that isn't the name of this thread. It was should Merrillville be in 6A?....not would Merrillville be a contender in 6A. I guess its all a moot point. Enrollment says they are 5A. If they take care of business in 5A for a couple of years or their enrollment increases, they will move up regardless.

I understand your comments....but it seems hard to say a team can't compete in 6A, when they have won 3 consecutive regionals in 6A. When I look at teams 16-32 in 6A, I struggle to think Merrillvile cannot compete with them and win their fair share of those contests. I am not disagreeing with your comments when you stack them among the best of 6A.

perhaps with the top 5-10 but they can certainly hang in 6A. Last 3 years....33-5 record with 3 regional championships. I get that its not the metro Indy region, but I certainly think they can hang in the 32 class 6A.

that's brilliant!!! Well played legend!!

that is a bummer...great series and was hoping CG and Carmel would be afforded the same opportunity

Totally agree...the options seem to be limited for independents. CG travels to Trinity friday night Labor Day weekend....Trojans first 4 games are WC, Carmel, Trinity and BD.