MonkeyButt

I see BD coming out on top and possibly undefeated in the MIC. I see LC taking the second spot. Then a toss up between WC and LN. Pike and then NC. If we are including Carmel and CG I see them at two and three, but a possible upset of LC over Carmel. But BD is my pick to win 6A this year.

Comparing Mt Vernon to Warren, IMO, isn't necessarily a fair comparison. Different schools in so many ways other than the obvious a 4A school and a 6A school. What is more comparable is why the success with Ben Davis and what looks to be continued underachieving of expectations. Why the success at BD and not at WC? K shouldn't have struggled nearly as bad his second year with that talented group of seniors as he did. I say the same about the team this year.

I said this at the end of Kirschner's first season at Warren and I stand by it. It is the coaching.

BD is my 6A preseason state champ pick. Honestly they might even roll to LOS IMO.

WowI I totally glossed over your response. smh. Glad you are still kicking my friend!

So you haven't died? Maybe I do. smh

Prayers for the family. I haven't been on here as long as many or most, but long enough to enjoy Donnie Baker's perspectives, input, jokes, and even being the butt of a few of his responses to my posts! RIP Donnie Baker!

My son played under Mann as his scout QB for his defense. Some would say they weren't impressed by his defenses the past couple of years. That can be put squarely on the very poor offensive teams WC has shown the past three years. But when WC had better offenses their defenses were very tough to beat! Some of the best in the state. H is a great strategist, huge motivator, and knows the game likely better than any coach I know, besides Coach Ralph at New Pal or Moore at CG. He loves his players, but tells them straight how it is. We are really excited for him and this opportunity. It is his time and I think he will pick up where Simmons left off. He has a great roster that is loaded and looking for "redemption" so to speak. I believe will make a great run for LOS. I am looking forward to that IMG and WC game though. Phew! Gonna be tough and fun to watch hopefully.

I like this poll! Good job! I'd only change a few things. East Central should be higher and LC should be in the top ten at least. I think they are going to bring it this year. Also, though I am a New Pal guy, I think Mt. Vernon should at least be on the list. I feel out of all the teams in our conference they lost the least.

I really like BD this year. CG just seems to always be there no matter what they bring back. Coach Moore has a juggernaut over there and may be the second program to 4 peat (unless there was others outside of WC).

One of the best people and coaches I know. It is his time!

I love this for Indiana football. I think this is a great opportunity win or lose (they will do better than BS did). I talked with Coach Simmons about this briefly yesterday and basically it was an opporunity he felt they couldn't pass up. You want to be the best measure yourself against one of the best. I believe it will probably be the national team, at least I hope it will be. I am looking forward to this game for sure!

Temptation I am with you. I was completely shocked that Hansen was not the Mr Football RB winner. I expected the overall award to be between Bowen and Hansen. I didn't even see it as close with anyone else. I am still shocked by it. Watching Roncalli literally run all over New Pal like no one had done all year, it wasn't all OL. They helped, but Hansen was a strong, fall forward RB. Best in the state in my opinion. Perfect example, we struggled not having our starting RB, Grayson Thomas, even with a great OL in front of our back up. But Grayson just brings sometime special for NP's running game. Roncalli wouldn't have been nearly as good without Hansen. I think his OL would agree.

Yes sir. Can I help you?

I do and I don't since I have a personal stake in this being a New Pal fan. Regardless I just hope we are the ones continuing on. Looking forward to see what Roncalli has to offer.