Bash Riprock

Yeah...I have never really gotten into comparing like that....teams are different, competition is different, etc. A historic 16-0 season and the stats are incredibly impressive. To beat Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, and Miami all on neutral fields down the stretch is impressive, and I believe only Ohio State did they trail. But to say they are better than 2019 LSU, etc., is just so tough to claim. As you said, celebrate this season for what it is....for an IU fan, its a fantasy that actually came true!

Josh Pate has ND #1 next season.

Just funnin' coach. Crazy to see that in 2025 alone, 17 teams had a 10 win season. Not making excuses for the CFP committee, but good teams definitely going to be left out of a 12 team format. Compounded with 2 G5 teams taking a couple more spots. If D1 FBS eventually go to 16 teams, still some good teams left out, but certainly would pull some strong teams and create less controversy. Seeding may lead to some debate for sure, but far less.

No doubt...I was talking more about the academics side and the prestige of outstanding and known schools for particular career paths.

Sorry Coach

Pretty amazing if you think about it. We live in a state that has ND, IU and Purdue. That’s not a slight to any other state institution. (that I’ve also attended). But to have 3 schools of that caliber in a midwestern state…..pretty incredible

That’s an absolute classic!

I'll be doing something else....not overly excited about this game in the first place

That would be hard to argue Bob.... Chelcie Ross is just below those 4 for me....."nobody, I mean nobody comes into our house and pushes us around"

According to this report, IU actually #1 largest alumni base. Big 10 has the top 5, and 7 of the 10 largest. Purdue comes in at #7. Crazy to think the state of Indiana 2 Big 10 schools have 2 of the largest alum bases in the country. https://www.almabase.com/blog/largest-alumni-associations

Finally!! About time!!! 😝

I don't care what you do or believe at the end of the day. Knock yourself out. Just accept your repeated pontifications of your personal views on a high school football forum will have absolutely nothing to do where the Bears ultimately land with a new sports stadium and facilities. Nor will mine. As I said before, you missed your call when it comes to urban planning & development.

This ESPN predictor in 2026/27 has ND over Georgia for the championship https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47683244/2026-college-football-playoff-bracket-projection

Amazing how the internet works...can always find sources that align with our personal beliefs. https://opalgroup.net/facilities/pro-sports-and-entertainment-facilities-how-theyre-changing-communities-forever/#:~:text=The benefits aren't just,place for neighbors to connect. Look, I understand that the choice of investment isn't always a positive. I think every case has to be evaluated individually on its potential merit. The article I linked above talks about the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and what its meant to that area for revitalization. I lived in the DC area for years. A dangerous and poor part of the district was the Anacostia area. I was surprised when the Washington Nationals baseball team built their stadium in that location. Years later, I had the chance to attend a couple of baseball games in the stadium. I couldn't believe how that area of Anacostia was totally different. It went from dead to thriving. Condos, businesses, hotels, restaurants, parks, walking trails along the Anacostia River, a new MLS stadium, etc. An investment in a sports stadium totally changed the blueprint of this section of DC. Again, its my understanding the Bears is funding their own stadium. At least according to AI sources, they plan to privately fund the $2B to build the stadium. In the Arlington Heights, IL proposal, the Bears asked are asking for $855 million in public funding for infrastructure (roads, utilities) and tax breaks. The NWI area isn't going to improve on its own...I see this area similar to the Barclay's Brooklyn and Washington Nationals/Anacostia DC areas. I realize its not a slam dunk. But examples have shown us that investments like this can turn an area around. Its hard to yield any return without some source of investment. If the Bears and the community are willing to invest together, I think the potential gain is well worth it. Especially for this particular region that needs investment so very bad. I don't need another source from you..we know where you stand. Simply agree to disagree that its always a constant when it comes to urban investment. Whether you agree or not, Indianapolis itself has certainly changed considerably after the Colts arrived. While we can debate the % of this growth due to the Colts, its impossible to argue the Colts have had no impact to the city's growth and development.

I appreciated the humor.....

Center Grove played Bloomington South last year for the first time in quite awhile. My guess is that both teams needed games last year (especially CG being an independent) and must have aligned on a multi-year agreement. Not sure how long this agreement is...same with CG and FW Carroll. I would be surprised to not see the CG vs Cathedral series renewed soon. CG just has limited options for 2 non-conference games now as far as timing.

Saw that and had to chuckle....Kyler Murray is listed at 5'10" and I don't think Pavia is the same level as Murray. Guess I could be proven wrong.

that's an interesting question....does Nike, Adidas, etc have a say? I like efforts that reduce the potential to pass on costs to the consumer, student, etc. But again, does this present unfair advantages to some schools vs others to lure the biggest sponsors? Locations, marketability, coaches, existing brand, alumni/donors, etc.