Bash Riprock

My bad...you are correct....looked at it wrong. And you are correct...I did not look at 2026 at all.

Or we could flip the script and ask how the Snider O will go against WC's D. Looks like they have the #1, #6, and #18 ranked recruits in the state according to 247...all on D. Offers to the SEC, Big 10 and ACC. https://247sports.com/season/2025-football/RecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=highschool&State=IN

interesting watch....I can't tell if the Dream Teams aren't what they used to be..countries are closing the gap on USA basketball, or a combination of the two. Was a good game.

Looked very good last night! Keep galloping War Horse!!

Former Center Grove Trojan with a nice effort!!

Our youngest daughter and Cole are the same age. I used to watch Cole run HS track meets for some invites that include both the boys and girls teams. He was so very good in high school. But, never thought I'd watch that young man win a gold medal in the Olympics and set a OR. That was simply beyond cool!! A number of Hoosiers really representing in these games!!!! Making us all proud!

Incredible stat. Lewis would have been dead last or perhaps not even qualified with his 1988 gold medal winning time.

And Temp to rationalize in 3, 2, 1…… Good summary on ESPN.com

So impressive...did you know that fellow American Joe Kovacs finished 2nd for the silver in those same 3 Olympics behind Crouser? https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/olympic-sports/joe-kovacs-wins-third-silver-medal-in-shot-put-at-paris-olympics-01j4ctapeh22

Not in the World’s…

Perhaps this NBC below source was incorrect. https://www.nbcchicago.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics/this-is-not-a-transgender-issue-olympic-official-clarifies-after-boxer-controversy-in-paris/3509658/ BTW, many countries have flat out cheated to gain advantages in world competitions...many. Repeatedly. So I would never be surprised if a country chose to dope or fabricate a document. It is not out of the realm of possibility. Why was Khelif disqualified from the world championships? Khelif was disqualified from the 2023 world championships after failing unspecified and untransparent eligibility tests for women’s competition from the now-banned International Boxing Association, which cited high levels of testosterone in her system. I do appreciate that this issue is complicated and controversial, including testing and the levels of higher T that truly provide an advantage in women's sports. I am just saying its time to establish the upper limit, based on science, that concludes an advantage, and then test for that level. And do this before someone gets really hurt. Losing a track event is one thing...taking a blow to the head is completely different. https://www.bioscientifica.com/news/press/setting-fair-regulations-for-top-female-athletes-that-have-naturally-higher-testosterone-levels/ Prof Hirschberg says, “Sporting success should come from a combination of talent and dedication. In circumstances where women have 10 to 20 times higher testosterone levels than normal they may have a powerful advantage. Elite female athletes want to compete fairly against other women. However, we must also appreciate that drawing a line on an acceptable level is difficult, our recommended limit makes allowances for women with mild conditions like PCOS, whilst ruling out those with more severe conditions that hugely increase testosterone levels and promote a more male-like physiology.”

I understand the history of corruption, but doesn't mean they took an unscientific approach to confirm excessive levels of testosterone. Has the IOC applied any science to their decision making and sorry...a passport is not even close to science. I understand how a passport issuance works. The fact remains regardless is that Khelif has intersex traits, and that additional level of testosterone matters. The playing fields need to be level...that's just called fairness of competition. Perhaps you'd be ok for your daughter to step in the ring with her...I absolutely would not. We have seen segments of society change when it comes to female competition....it is not impossible for me to see the IOC change as well and would not be shocked if science is discarded in the establishment of a position. The IOC is absolutely not void of politics.

Khelif was disqualified just last year from the Women's World Boxing Championships by the International Boxing Association for failing a gender eligibility test. (elevated levels of testosterone) The IOC has made light of that position, but have not seen the science behind their decision. All I have read is that the IOC considers the listed sex on their passports and if so, that is hardly scientific. While it may not be her fault for having intersex traits, that fact is she does, and that leads to physical differences. Those differences can absolutely lead to severe injury.

That has to be addressed before someone gets seriously hurt.

Former CG great Austin Booker seems to be making an impression

It was special to watch Wiffen's emotion during the medal ceremony...being fortunate to travel to there a few times over my career and having a number of Irish friends, I can't explain how important that was to the ROI. Happy for him and the country!

No...I think most of the issue was with the mockery of the Lord's Supper...

That was sad. Guess the Paris Olympics Organizers have issued an apology. Whether they mean it or not...not sure. https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-opening-ceremony-last-supper-criticism-9dd5fc5f1849ce9b0720fa997f38ed27

I don't make jokes about wives..seem's "clownish" to me...... 😉 Seriously, I figure if you can label someone you don't know, that you are also capable of taking the jabs. I'd be happy for some solid improvement....but I have no problem for him setting a different vision. He knows leaders tend to get the behavior they are desiring. I love his comment about his team going out to LA and play. That statement was for his team.

I lived in the Old Dominion for years. JMU used to be a money game for UVA and VA Tech. They were FCS and not a very good FCS program. Cignetti help drive them to become a FCS power then the jump to FBS. They've only been in FBS a couple of years at a lower tier, so not sure how many FBS big wins he should have. Bottom line, he has won at every level he's been, not to mention was an asst. coach at some outstanding programs. He knows the formula to be successful. BTW, I've been in Scott Stadium at UVA when they have had some pretty nice wins. Schiano is very positive about him.... https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/iu/2024/07/24/indiana-football-2024-big-ten-media-days-rutgers-greg-schiano-curt-cignetti/74488041007/ Well...perhaps clowns think they can recognize other clowns....

So he's a "clown" for trying to change the culture? What should he say...."we are here to start gettinh our a$$es kicked?" He's trying to change the mindset of his program. He didn't say anything wrong. And a former UM standout certainly didn't take any issue with his comments. https://www.journalgazette.net/sports/colleges/iu/ius-curt-cignetti-brings-brash-attitude-to-big-ten-media-days/article_67d6ba50-4ac1-11ef-83f0-f3d72d4d5baa.html “What stood out? Curt Cignetti,” Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt said during his recap of the third and final day of the event. “That guy, when he talks, I get fired up. He speaks with such passion. “He even acknowledged it – maybe some people think he’s crazy. But if you’re in this business, if you don’t believe you can win, if you’re scared, find a different job. Indiana’s going to have an uphill battle, but that guy has won everywhere he’s been. I’m excited to see what he does with this roster because one thing’s for sure, he’s going to have those guys ready to compete every week.” Crucially, while Cignetti admits that he is trying to capture attention for his team with his comments, his confidence is not an act. He truly believes his team is good enough to compete and win games in the Big Ten.

Did anyone see UCLA HC DeShaun Foster's Big 10 media day statement?? Wow.....