Bash Riprock

Sure they had some easy victories in sectionals. You don't think schools like WC, BD, Carmel and others didn't have them as well? But there were some very tough games in those sectionals over those same years and a couple of sectionals that CG did not win. You can print all the picked stats you wish. I was in those stands over the periods and saw some tough sectional games, including a couple of heartbreakers. For any program to be built since Coach Moore arrived and to SUSTAIN that type of performance says something. You can discredit all the opponents they've played all you wish. Just speaks to your character. You need a life dude....way too much time on your hands and give over the "kid always pick last syndrome". Move on.

Been reading Harbaugh's interest is the Raiders....who knows if true?

You simply can’t help yourself, can you? You recently posted correctly on another thread CG’s difficulty last year getting past FC in the sectional on the way to their third straight 6A title. Some of us actually were in the stands watching our kids play during this 18 year window and we know CG wasn’t lighting every team up by 4 TD’s during those sectionals, especially during many of the 5A years. We watched a number of outstanding games. John Harrell provides a great archive of historical results. Check it out before going wild on your keyboard.

Not offended. Just dislike your poor takes. No need to discredit any high school or the kids on it. You play the teams your scheduled to play.

Sigh…not only does that comment slap schools like Columbus North and Franklin Central in the face, but over that span, pulls in schools to include both Bloomington South and North, Columbus East, Martinsville, etc. Not to mention some real tough regional battles. Eric Moore built a dynasty from a school that prior to him had won one sectional championship. You don’t get to trash that level of accomplishment with an ounce of credibility. Think a little before you spew.

When CG took the lead 34-31, I thought there were 2 critical plays in the last BD drive in regulation. The 48 yd pass to Zachary was incredible. QB gets off a tremendous throw just as he was being clobbered by a CG lineman...no way he saw his pass caught. Zachary had been held to one pass completion all game long. Zachary was actually covered very tight by CG defensive back. But the ball was thrown to where only Zachary could pull it down and he makes an outstanding catch.....making it first and goal on the 6 yd line. CG held firm...and the fumble by the BD QB....and it squirted through various hands. If CG recovers, game over and they are moving on to their 5th state title game in a row. But lady luck was with the Giants...they recover, eventually kick FG and history in OT. Amazing how the little things that get almost no print in the paper can play a major role in determining the victor. 2 outstanding teams....both played their butts off and would not back down. Congrats to the Giants!! Go get the title!!

I get it...and many don't do their homework. I just didn't sense that anyone was trying to belittle EC and their accomplishments. EC has built one heck of a program. I was thrilled they took it to Moeller...representing Indiana HS football.

Belittling? Healthy debate when it comes to what teams are in the top 5 in the state is a good thing on a forum designed for discussion. While I notice disagreement, I have not read where any program has been "belittled". I sense you really love to express your views, but hate to have them challenged. You must be a peach at family dinners...

Maybe we just celebrate that Indiana HS teams represented extremely well against Ohio and other out of state teams. Confirms the growth and quality of Indiana HS football!!

Very interesting what SI is reporting….

This may make for a good book and a Netflix series…

Never a good sign when the organization stops thumping its chest, does a 180 and agrees with the punishment, and starts eating its own during the bigger NCAA investigation.

you are one old defensive cuss...just trying to understand your "logic".... But since you called me out.....satisfied now??

Looks like some resolution…posted on X by ESPN

oh...the transitive property stuff....one game and nevermind the competition experienced both before and after. If we play that game, I could easily find some common opponents between teams and list out different point spreads. I just don't put much in that stock. So, you just want to post your views and everyone has to fall in line....ok. Remember, I wasn't challenging your ranking as that all washes out and everyone has an opinion. I was trying to understand your logic in a previous post in which your clearly stated EC wouldn't have the results with Cathedral's schedule, but you ranked them #2 anyway. I am just wanting you to explain your logic when you rank a team second best in the state, but indicate on the same thread they can't compete with a quality 6A type schedule. Those are your words, not mine.

Looks like BD vs CG one of the top MaxPreps games of the week.....

ok...I guess....we just know it takes a full body of season long work to crown any champion. Most 6A schedules are a meat grinder. Tremendous respect for EC...I just don't think they are undefeated playing the schedules of BD, CG, Westfield, HSE, Brownsburg, Cathedral, etc. Which I believe is what you said just a few posts ago....so if I follow your logic in that they can't complete day in and day out with a schedule like Cathedral, then I am a little confused how you place them at #2. It seems like conflicting logic.

I do think the quality of your opponents should factor into any rating and whether a team could compete all season against similar opponents. I definitely think that factors into most rankings. The reason why James Madison and Liberty are nowhere close to the top 10.

I agree with your comments above. Yet you ranked them #2 amongst all teams in the state. Wouldn't such a high ranking justify the exact opposite? Seems inconsistent.

Got to love the entrepreneurial spirit!!

Awesome. Need some additional rags for the garage. Send me your size…have a few T’s for you.

an interesting perspective from Mark Madden... Mark Madden: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan another example that it's OK to cheat in sports https://triblive.com/sports/mark-madden-jim-harbaugh-michigan-another-example-that-its-ok-to-cheat-in-sports/