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Some unfinished business
Bash Riprock replied to PHJIrish's topic in The Indiana High School Football Forum
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 -
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.
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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!!
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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.
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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".....
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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.
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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.
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6A playoffs won't be a walk in the park....requires teams to stay healthy and beat multiple talented teams twice, which is never an easy task. I believe CG understands this and won't sell the farm friday. They will play hard and play to win, but will not sacrifice their ultimate prize of a 6A title. I think this was Grover's point in earlier comments. Just my opinion, but Cathedral's gap to win in the 5A playoffs is much greater than CG's in 6A. I don't see the playoff risks identical at all.
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I follow a number of Twitter feeds...feels like you might be embellishing this a little. I've seen one comment complaining about the facility, which drove a Cathedral frosh coach to jump in the fray and start commenting. I don't see that happen much. Truthfully, how many CG fans have you read Tweeting about the location due to safety? I have no dog in this fight....but perhaps I am missing all the CG fans comments. Point me in the right direction in my thoughts about your post are inaccurate. I am a Twitter guy, so I can find them if you point me to them. You have me curious.
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Thanks for explaining...just curious why what was done in the past has been changed for this friday. Just seems that a larger capacity facility would bring in more funds, but perhaps it doesn't offset the cost of using Tech. Just don't hear often about capping attendance as a result of facility constraints. I understand the history of the game, but thanks for the comments about playing surface.....
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Serious question...is there no longer an agreement between Cathedral and Tech high school? I believe that is where the last couple of CG vs Cathedral games have been hosted by the Irish. I ask because the Tech schedule has them on the road against Kokomo, so I assume the Tech field is open friday night. Turf field, larger seating capacity, perhaps better parking (not sure), so it just made me wonder. Thanks!
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I am reading CG’s 2nd straight undefeated MIC championship is the first in MIC history. To MIC guru’s, is this correct? Back to back undefeated conference championships a first? Congrats to Center Grove Coach Eric Moore for coaching his Trojan teams to an 8th MIC championship, passing the great Dick Dullaghan. Both legendary coaches!!
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Former Indy HS Standout Making a Big Impact for Oklahoma State
Bash Riprock replied to Bash Riprock's topic in The Next Level
Danny with a great block against Boise State. IMG_0912.mov -
Former All State HS Center from Bishop Chatard Danny Godlevske is making a big impact for the 5-0 Oklahoma State Cowboys. Danny, a former player and graduate of the Miami of Ohio Redhawks is using his final year of eligibility for OK State. He immediately was moved into the starting center position on the OL and is playing really well. His experience is really helping out the O line and the Cowboy rushing attack. OSU is off this Saturday and next week play at Texas for a big conference game. The Cowboys have knocked off Kansas State and Baylor in consecutive weeks. If you get the chance, tune into some Cowboy games and watch a true master of his craft. Stay healthy #51 and keep driving forward Danny!!! Making the Hoosier State proud!
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Anyone at the BD - Carmel Game?
Bash Riprock replied to ASJCPUMA's topic in The Indiana High School Football Forum
I just read on Twitter...Indiana Prep Sports Network in a tweet indicated this move has been taken across the country in major cities for games in "areas of violence". Its a shame... -
ACC Network is available if you stream on YouTube TV