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Foot injury. No reason to play this week. Hopefully back next week for MD.

No doubt. They are usually battle tested. I notice they have a Wk. 8 opening on the schedule though, so being in the 4 school Circle City conference does have some drawbacks I guess...

Opening minutes of 4th quarter is probably more accurate. Fisher's 39 yd. was at the 11:45 mark and the 22 yd. pass to Anslinger was at 8:31. Thankfully we did not have to hear the "Mr. Sudsey" commercial in the second half...

In 2021 I remember people giving you all the business about it being a great opportunity for GS because Memorial and Chatard were both bumped up to 4A. I think everyone pretty much knew South Warren was a juggernaut in 2021 and GS was gonna be in for a long night, but I would imagine having gone up against the talent they had helped GS somewhat in that state game against Brebeuf. I keep forgetting to tune in.

LOL. What Memorial people have naysayed anything about HH losing? As Alduflux mentioned, I saw nothing but radio silence. I don't really know anyone who gives a rat's @$$ about polls. I think your "SIAC disrespects the PAC" thing is more imagined than a reality because with the exception of MD, nobody in the SIAC has really seen a PAC team in quite a while (and certainly none of the top teams like HH and GS). This year will be a lot more interesting with the possibility of multiple match-ups. That's a breath of fresh air for us, but admittedly a tough challenge. I agree with you though, playing a team that beats the brakes off you is much more valuable than curb stomping a weak team. And I also agree with you that us playing the teams at the bottom of the SIAC doesn't help us all that much. It's really just a chance to put in some wrinkles and rest players who might be dinged up. It's why I'd like to see the SIAC go to divisions like the PAC, which I hear has been discussed recently. Even then, in looking at schedules there's some weak teams on almost everybody's schedule. We have Central, Bosse & Harrison. GS and HH have PCHS, Washington & Boonville. Pretty much the same difference.

Yep, incomplete pass.

NO idea what you're saying but its funny nonetheless.. I need to look up STC's dictionary he posted a few years ago.

Historically yes, its always been a fairly close match-up. Reitz beat Jasper by 27 last time at the Bowl. And that was a pretty good Jasper team. At least after two games, this might be one of the more challenged Jasper D units we've seen in quite a while (a long while IMO). I have to think Coach Lewis returning to the Bowl always gives the Reitz folks a little more juice and being at full strength for the first time all season could make it a long night for the JCats.

If the Mighty Panthers don't beat Jasper by more than 14 there ought to be an investigation. Jasper is giving up 35 points and 400+ yds. per game.

This week specifically, or just in general? I used to think the IFCA poll had more validity, but I'm not sure how much thought coaches actually put into it. They have enough going on as is. I think the USA Today poll is probably better than the old AP poll. Since there aren't many small town papers anymore it would seem the chances of "homer" vote are less likely.

Yes, based on previous years, but I would take Reitz at that line assuming the starters played the entire game.

Would love to play Owensboro Catholic this year...

Not a very interesting slate this week. MD/Lincoln and North/Harrison will likely be the only games that have a chance of still being in doubt by halftime. This is why the SIAC needs two divisions.

What were the Irish doing, on-siding every KO?

Somewhat surprised now that Castle could not beat North by a wider margin.

You quoted something to me that I didn't post.

Kudos to you.

If you're interested in hearing how it was addressed, skip to the last 5 minutes of this podcast. This was recorded on Tuesday.

I was coaching one of younger teams back then and I believe it was the IHSAA, which usually adopts whatever the NFHS does.

Some of us aren't that lucky Coach. I only have enough space for herbs... 😀

It's okay. We owned it that night and took full responsibility.

You referring to the locker room?

On the WREF show, it sounded as if Bosse had trouble snapping the ball (one of the more critical aspects of the game). I'm assuming they will get that fixed so I'll pick them over Central 47-36 in what can only be described as a blind-fold, dart board game. I suspect Jasper has had a rough week of practice after getting shellacked last week. I will give Coach Sutton credit for enforcing discipline. Not many coaches in that situation would remove a star player from the roster as he did just prior to the first game of the year. Give me Jasper 26-13. But Lord, if Jasper loses, I imagine Tony Lewis is going to interviewing realtors on Sunday afternoon. No better way to get the season rolling than taking on a winless program like Central. MD should have some confidence after what was a pretty rough 2023. Still can't figure out that Castle game last week. This week Castle possesses the ball in all 4 quarters and the D brings the still relatively young Wildcats back down to Earth. Knights 28-13. Similar to MD, the SIAC schedule is kind to Lincoln with a Wk. 1 opener vs. Bosse. As expected the Alices got the job done and now take on the Mighty Panthers (#discipline), who will be a little short-handed this week. LOL. You honestly can't make this stuff up. Will that and natural grass be enough to give Lincoln the edge? Maybe, but I'll go with Reitz 27-24. And now my personal G.O.W. Last year the heat really gassed the Huskies' big boys up front. They were on and off the field the entire night. This week, our prayers have been answered and the heat has returned. As an aside, Bundrant is my least favorite SIAC stadium. No real character and they play this horribly corny "Mr. Sudsey" ad during the game AND they pipe the sound of a barking dog through the PA incessantly. As anyone with a decent education knows, huskies rarely bark. Tiger D is undersized but they fly around. Focus will be stopping the run and forcing North to put the ball in the air. Tiger O is pretty dynamic and forces the D to pick its poison. Tigers 34-10. Everybody stay safe out there and mix in a water every now and then.

I guess people who rip on California don't eat vegetables...

That's been around for many years. We've had it since 2014 or so. Come now...