NE8_Fan

Would still love to see some type of SAC/NE8 yearly matchups. Something that would pair up similar level teams. Some good matchups could be: Wayne vs Huntington North or Belmont SouthSide vs Dekalb Northrop vs Leo (especially now) NorthSide vs New Haven Dwenger vs East Noble (the Knights already have Snider lined up) Concordia vs Columbia City Luers vs Norwell These, to me, could be very entertaining matchups talent/coaching wise.

Leo actually learned the T offense from a school (actually a couple different ones) in Michigan. They started running it back in 2007-08 I believe and ran it heavily in 2010 and 2011 when they won conference, sectional and regional titles. Eventually went away from it due to personnel.

Adds a whole new level of interest now.....

Not sure how much picking up Heritage will do for them as I'm sensing a resurgence for the Patriots under Coach Kolkman and expectations are high in that program for next year.

Belmont (NE8) move to the ACAC and Angola (NECC) move into the NE8

There has been complaints about the offense because its not "flashy" or mainstream (i.e. spread), but you know what it did? It WON. 21-3 the last two seasons and 2 outright NE8 conference championships as well as appearances in back to back sectional finals (last 3 years actually according to Harrells). Averaged over 40 pts/game last season and set school record for rushing yards and scoring in a season. The full-house backfield offense has worked for them. The games I've seen them play the offense has been fast, deceptive and physically dominant. The defense was also very good which, to me, go hand in hand with that style of offense. When you can control the pace of the game with your offense, you keep the opponents offense off the field and your defense fresh. Those with short term memory also forget that when Leo last won back to back sectional and regional titles, they ran the same full house backfield offense. Yes they also ran some spread too but they had a stud QB and a stable of receivers then. Yeah they made an incredible drive during the East Noble sectional game this year (game of the year in my opinion) but some of that drives success had to come from catching the Knights off guard. How much does anyone think Coach Amstutz prepared for any form of passing attack?? Great job by the kids AND the coaching staff for keeping that in their back pocket but some of that successful drive had to come from the element of suprise. People wanting "change" be weary, the same success in the win/loss columns can change with offensive philosophy. I, personally, think they made the BEST choice with Coach Doerffler! Things will obviously be/look different next year, but to hear so much bashing of Coach Sauder's staff and offensive philosophy is absolutely ridiculous and uncalled for! 139-42 career record, only losing season was his 1st on the job. Looks to me he made pretty darn good decisions for the Leo program IMHO. Last 10 seasons the ONLY program with a better winning percentage in the Ft Wayne area is Snider (.810 Snider, .793 Leo) per Harrell's site. That's pretty good company.

Naahh…….Andrean beats Eastbrook, should they face each other, by 2-3 TD's...imho

East Allen does have boundaries. If i'm not mistaken, though, you can choose what high school you want to attend before 9th grade but then transfer rules apply after that if you decide to change schools within district.

Disagree with this ADAMANTLY. Do what's best for the KIDS. High school sports is about them. If the fans are true fans, they'll travel to watch.

Leo made better halftime adjustments and Northridge fell apart at the seams.......but I'm sure they will blame the refs.....smh

Mason has been out after an off season surgery. He was just recently cleared to return but must get in his 10 practices before he can compete. Won't be available until sectional championship if Leo should get that far.

Fort Wayne/NE Indiana top players to be considered: Duce Taylor, QB Ft Wayne Northside: thru 5 games; 89-145, 1651 yards, 20 TD's, 2 INTs with 2 rushing TD's. Hurt by the fact N Side is sitting at 2-3 on the year and likely not getting out of the sectional with Dwenger there. Stat machine. James Arnold, QB South Adams: thru 5 games; 71-101, 1396 yards, 18 TD's, 2 INT's. 4 year starter for 5-0 #2 ranked team in 1A. Should have a great post season run, BUT being in 1A hurts historically. Mason Englert, WR Ft Wayne Carroll: thru 5 games; 35 catches, 835 yards, 11 TD's receiving, 12 TD's total. Top receiver in area on a very good 4-1 6A Carroll team (IFCA #6).

Dwenger @ North side......the Legends come crashing back to reality....as much as it pai me to say it, the Saints are THE class of the SAC this year. The Legends, imo, fall into the 2a/2b spot this year. BD by 21 Luers @ Wayne......Luers in a close one. Just can't see a win in the SAC for Haydock except maybe South. Luers by 7 Carroll v Snider....I can't believe it but I think its gonna happen, Snider starts the season 0-2. Too much firepower for the Chargers (more than the Legends have imo). Chargers by 17 SouthSide @ Northrop....a wealth of coaching knowledge for the Bruins is paying off. But at this level its more about the Jimmy and Joes, not the X's and O's....and the Bruins have the advantage their too. Bruins by 30 Homestead @ Concordia.....kinda torn by this one. I think losing Goode has been grossly understated, the kid was a STUD. Spartan offense is nothing near same without him. Concordia D is SOLID......upset alert....Concordia by 1

I'm in

Leo is at Warsaw Sat morning....10 AM start....fans will be allowed I understand...limited to a set number though I believe

SAC in Fort Wayne has their games streamed on Youtube on Summit City Sports

Man I will never get trying to downplay one kid in an attempt to boost another.....smh

Dwenger over Wayne easily.....35-7 Carroll over Luers in a good one.....24-14 Concordia over South, good game for Concordia to grow their new defensive scheme......35-14 Snider over NorthSide, rooting for Brevard to continue changing the culture at NS but this is Snider.....42-14 Homestead over Northrop, if Homestead is a real contender in the SAC, they need to put away Northrop early to show it.....49-21

Any coach would have to be a paying member of the IFCA to get a vote.

What kind of offense/defense can the NE8 expect from Huntington North under Coach Prescsott?