CoachVeatch

2 hours ago, DT said:

For all those who are against Penn and Elkhart joining the DAC for football only, see the above as a shining example of good logic and strong decision making   small schools leading the way

North Decatur was in a football only conference that dissolved. I think the scenarios are very different.   

Declining rural populations in certain areas of the state don't help. 

Due to the addition of North Decatur to the MEC for football only, Monroe Central now plays North Decatur week 3. Also We'll travel to 3A Hamilton Heights week 1 (a game that didn't happen due to covid last year), and play 4A Indy Attucks week 2. 

The ACAC is no slouch. Regardless of the class next to the school very good and physical football is played there. A product of the importance placed on football in the greater Fort Wayne area. By the same token, Coach Z is not a loser. And I don't think he will be at Jay. Success might be defined differently than "dominating the conference" for a win starved Jay County. It's a great hire for both Jay County and the competitiveness to their conference as a whole. 

Football is important in the places where people make it to be. I was born and raised in Ohio. Despite the quality of football in some places, the importance of football always felt paramount. It's almost unfathomable football wouldn't happen. Having spent my latter high school years, and my entire coaching career here in Indiana I can tell you that my opening statement is very much the same. Football is important in the places where people have made an effort to make it so. As a whole I feel it will be hard to uproot basketball's title as king in Indiana...but football in Indiana is on the rise. The quality of our game is increasing. It's a very exciting thing!

The Bear Den Conference:

Blackford Bruins

Evansville Central Bears

Monroe Central Golden Bears

Shelbyville Golden Bears

Fort Wayne Northrop Bruins

Franklin Grizzly Cubs

Lawrence Central Bears

Madison Cubs

Tri-West Bruins

On 12/25/2020 at 10:18 AM, DanteEstonia said:

Thank you @CoachVeatch. Does your school (district) also use PowerSchool?

Yes. It does the job lol. I'm sure there might be nicer platforms but it's fine.

1 hour ago, DanteEstonia said:

Does it have parental access?

You can give parents an access code to the "class" so they can know what's going on.... it's their responsibility to check it though. 

@DanteEstoniaI'm our head track coach and I use it to communicate with all of my athletes. I'm able to post workouts, schedules, resources, videos, etc. And they can message me on there if they need something, or need to talk. And they have an IOS app. So for that, I love it.

7 hours ago, DT said:

How does Triton Central get 2 guys in the Top 50?

Was there a big media push for these players?

Media has zero to do with this list. This is all IFCA.

2 minutes ago, Julio said:

So were coaches asked for nominations?   I don’t remember the IFCA asking  for nominations from coaches.

There is a deadline to nominate every year, generally around the Regional games. If you are a member of the IFCA you get frequent emails and communication detailing all of that and everything else that goes on

A note for those who don't know. Coaches have limited number of athletes they can nominate for all-state. It can be very difficult to narrow the list down. If your favorite player didn't make the team it can be for a number of reasons that range from being nominated in a LOADED position category, to being on a team with 4-5 other tremendous athletes. It's a difficult thing to do, and the meetings last hours. 

5 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

ANNUAL REMINDER

IF YOU MAKE TOP 50 YOU CANNOT MAKE CLASSIFICATION ALL STATE OR JR ALL STATE TEAM

haha, you should pin this with how many times it comes up! Congrats to the top 50!

19 minutes ago, LCKfan4life said:

Of the teams Cass played this year, SA was the most physical team on the schedule. That includes West Laf, Tipton, Pioneer, Western, etc.. I'm not so sure SA couldn't make a run in 2a this year. 

I agree, they're so physical. Our only 2 losses this year were to SA. Best team we've played since '17 Pioneer.

Physically this South Adams team is an anomaly for 1A football. South Adams wins this football game and that is in no way a knock on a very good Southwood team.

Are we suggesting that CARMEL is going to sneak up on someone? LOL

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6 hours ago, DannEllenwood said:

Had a thought this morning about additional masks for football. Maybe it has been discussed, maybe not. Have to think of the eye shields some players wear on their helmet/face masks. 
Had anyone (players, coaches, ads, admins, etc) heard about a clear plastic shield that covers the entire face mask?

Somewhat like a full plastic hockey face mask. 
 

Yes actually. We have received emails where they are available for those that would prefer to wear them. They're just a add on. Same rules as a visor, have to be clear if used. Simple piece of plastic exactly like a visor but cover the bottom part of the mask as well.

Anyone know anything about Parke Heritage? They've had 2 solid seasons since the merger. Appears as if they could be decent for a while.

RPO's aren't a new concept. I've seen them in playbooks as far back as the 70's. Heck, even Bud Wright utilized an RPO 2 years ago against us in the sectional. Why would you not take advantage of an effective scheme? Your lack of football knowledge is very evident. The Bart Curtis and Russ Radtke's of the world still co-exist peacefully among the new wave coaching concepts, and the sky is not falling.

2 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

I guess doesn't fit the narrative.........

yeah creative ideas get thrown out the window all because some guy wants to save some money that's not even his

4 minutes ago, Gipper said:

Maybe not, I just hope there will be football.  The governor of Virginia had ordered a stay at home decree until June 10, could we be far behind?

2 things. 

I say not an "if" anymore because I believe 8 man is happening.

A longer stay at home order for Indiana probably won't happen until both Ohio and Illinois do it...It seems we've been more reactive instead of proactive....but that's a different topic for a different forum. I hope we get a season too! 

18 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

What if IHSAA adopts 8 man??  

I don't believe this is an "if" anymore my friend. 

I know that Coach Mosser at Adams Central teaches social studies, as well as being their head track coach. Coach Sehy at Blackford teaches English as well as their head track coach. Coach Hess at Wes-Del teaches Biology. Coach Moser at South Adams teaches business. Coach Wilhelm at Yorktown teaches science. That's just the guys I know, and they all do a fine job. My guess would be that more teach outside of the PE/Health realm than you would think. That being said PE/coaching complement each other well.

someone let me know if the link works. struggled with it