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A year or two ago, it would have been theoretically possible for GS to have played Princeton in Semi-State and they are within 10 miles of each other. I say theoretical because it would have taken 4 forfeits for Princeton to go that far, but it was nonetheless possible. And yes, Princeton beat us in 2015. LOL.

I mentioned the enrollment comparison earlier, so if I rubbed you the wrong way I apologize. LOL.

Yep, all you need is 11.... For the record I didn't say we were out-manned, I just pointed out the correct roster size and gave you a comparison to FJ Reitz and East Central. EC will be bigger, faster and stronger than us at every position (unless they still have the girl kicker), but we still plan to show up on Friday night.

That includes freshman. Without freshman the roster is about 55. By way of comparison, FJ Reitz has approximately 75 and East Central around 80.

Is the rental fee allowed as an operational expense by the IHSAA?

Posting a Calpreps projection involving GS and Ev. Memorial in this topic isn't about GS? C'mon.

GS could easily volunteer to move to 4A or 5A or even 6A. But I bet they won't.

GS has had 5 years of smooth sailing with no p/p in sight until LOS. Why you continue to beat the drum against p/p schools is simply beyond me. BTW, we had plenty of down years from 2011-2015 in 3A.

Reitz Memorial (Evansville, IN) 21 Reitz (Evansville, IN) 16 [projection and percent chances to win: Reitz [F. J.] (Evansville, IN) 24 (87%) Reitz Memorial (Evansville, IN) 6 (13%)] I'm surprised you even posted that after what Calpreps had for last week...

They also beat up on Moeller...

Looks like 3 very competitive games on paper. Would not surprise me to see the PAC go 3-0 this weekend.

Maybe they want to make it more convenient for fans who want to travel? Driving 2 plus hours on a Friday night makes it tough for folks who can't take off work early.

Interesting note, Ev. Memorial (enrollment 556), is the smallest school still alive in the tournament with the exception of 1A teams, 2A teams and 3A Knox (553).

Very much appreciated. I imagine the MD folks were pretty happy to see Reitz get beat. It would take an upset of biblical proportions this week. Like Reitz, East Central will be bigger, faster and stronger than us at every position, but unlike Reitz, they are also very disciplined and won't have the encroachment, personal fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. The good news is East Central will move up to 5A when they win state, so we might have a slightly better chance in 4A the next 2 years.

Well said.

I agree. EC is that good, but at least Reitz is turning in equipment on Monday. #discipline

LOL to anyone who thought the Tigers were "praying" to drop down to 3A. A classic performance by a team pretty much out-manned at very spot. Hurley is easily SIAC coach of the year.

If it is PPV, then Memorial should get the broadcast fee out of the first $. One more reason to hate the IHSAA...

Great preview and I love the graphics. This has the makings of a running clock massacre.

GS games are on the Bash 89.1. I think you can listen online, but @Titan32 would know for certain.

My predictions: 5A - North @ Castle. Harrell has North -3, but I question whether North can win two big games in a row. McCool is a tough RB, so I'll go with Castle 24-14. 4A - Reitz @ Memorial. Either way the winner gets their a$$e$ run through the Ringer the next week by East Central. Harrell has Reitz -14. I'd love to go with my heart and pick my Tigers, but Reitz has too many weapons and our O is limited. Reitz 35-13. 3A - VL @ Gibson Southern. Harrell has GS -4. Both teams have some explosive, experienced players. I'll take GS 35-34 in OT - VL goes for 2, GS has 12 on the field, stuffs the play and the refs miss it, which is the 2023 formula for a PAC team to beat an SIAC team..... Good luck to all teams.

I have made many a bad prediction.. Just look at my FanDuel.

Yep, those pictures look pretty incredible. As long as they put AC in the visitor's locker room we will be happy. I wonder if they are selling seat licenses for the primo seats. And I'm serious..

I always root for MD

Based on your NP prognostications, I would say this bodes well for VL.