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14 hours ago, Bobref said:

That was always the rumor back when the Bremen AD, Frank DeSantis, was also on the IHSAA Executive Board. I have my doubts.

Bremen has always been bounced around geographically. Sometimes we are in the Northeast, Northwest, North Central.  Back in the days that was the case and the same can be said 25 years later. We have hard sectional opponents from Eastside to Whiting and as far south as Oak Hill.

I didn't watch the 5a and 6a games becuase I went out for the evening. I say around during the day and watched the other games for 2 days.

Post season rankings don't mean anything. The only thing that matters is being the last team standing after the playoffs. Guys  who look at post season rankings, use them as a measuring contest to talk trash to their buddies. Heck, I would argue pre-season rankings matter more, because they somewhat set the pecking order for next year.

1 hour ago, Indian72 said:

Clay may be hard to fill since who knows what the SB schools are going to do as far as buildings etc.

Jimtown is surprising since they could pick up a couple of kids who do not want to go to the new, bigger, Elkhart and could play at J'town.  Interesting not much seems to be happening

 

This is a real possibility. I know Jimtown numbers are lowering every year.  This might lead to an uptick. Interesting to see what happens.

21 hours ago, SBFootball1 said:

Jimtown and Clay jobs still open. Any word on timetables for filling either of these spots? With interim coach at Riley this year, 3 of the NIC South will have new HC's.  Should be a wide open battle for top spot in the South.

I think Glenn is the team to beat in the South this year. They return some good players, Jimtown loses talent, and Marian is moving to the North. 

Saddened to hear this.  One of the good guys.

Bremen is willing to offer a lifetime of Lehman Mints if he comes to our Good Town.

5 minutes ago, TrojanDad said:

I see your point....although the teams ND play in those venues are not independent.  I think kids put some value on that, but not sure if more than picking up bling in a bowl game.  I certainly agree there are ND fans everywhere....but I sure couldn't find them at Stanford just a couple of weeks ago....that small stadium was embarrassingly empty.  

I would think the Big 10 and SEC do pretty good for their member teams when it comes to generating income...there had to be a reasons teams worked to get in them and some have to travel great distances to play their games.  I'm not saying ND would increase revenues by going to a conference....I am just saying there are pros and cons of being independent.

I agree.  I think every school has to find what works best for them. I think ND has a pretty good deal with the ACC. Is it perfect? No. However I think it is the best situation available.

Just now, TrojanDad said:

Some of the marquis players that are known to be high NFL draft pics.  They seem to be the exception and not the rule.  I would guess the vast, vast majority of players would prefer to play in an additional bowl game vs. sitting at home.

As far as value of being independent vs. being in a conference.....I am not sure one way or the other.  I would think more would be independent if it were truly financially better.

Playing games in Ireland and Green Bay are products of being independent.  They are are in California every year, the criss cross the nation and play in almost every region of the country every 2-3 years.  You have pockets of ND fans everywhere, which contributes to an alumni base that stretches across the country.  Those alumni in turn, donate money for many years.

Being independent is far more valuable than bowl games.  Bowl games are glorified exhibitions that players are choosing to skip more and more.  The only thing that matters is being in the playoff.  If ND goes 12-0 they will be in the playoff. If they don't, they don't deserve to be there.

I am expecting a better Bremen team next year.  The only lost a handful of seniors.  Replacing the Huffman kid will be tough.  He was a 4 year starter, and an All-Stater.  The sophomore class was leaned on a lot this year.  I am looking forward to seeing them grow and develop into juniors.

I don't believe Bremen's schedule changes, I do know that Mishawaka Marian is moving to the NIC North, but someone stated that they will remain on Bremen's schedule as a non-conference game.

Yes, he is living in Central Indiana now. 

This is a prime job, but does not come without its challenges.  Numbers a way down, and whoever takes it has to plug a lot of holes next year.  I have faith that whoever gets it will be well vetted.

Justin Beriault (spelling) I forgot what school maybe Warren Central was in a few classes with me at Ball State, had a cup of tea in Dallas before injures curtailed him.

Anthony Johnson from South Bend Adams played at ND for the 88 Champs. Played for several years, ended up rushing for over 1000 yards one year in Carolina.  

16 hours ago, BTF said:

I used a point system (state 10, semi-state 7, regionals 5, sectionals 3) purely based on championships. The schools I considered were all among the leaders in either sectional, regional, semi-state, or state championships.......using JH's website. 

Top 25

1.     Chatard

2.     Carmel

3.     Luers

4.     Cathedral

5.     Ben Davis

6.     Roncalli

7.     Dwenger

8.     Penn

9.     Sheridan

10.   Warren Central

11.   Hobart

12.   Ritter

13.   Snider

14.   LCC

15.   Jimtown

16.   Center Grove

17.   Mater Dei

18.   Tri-West

19.   Northwood

         Andrean

21.   Evansville Memorial

22.   West Lafayette

23.   Franklin Central

24.   Eastbrook

25.   East Central

         Columbus East

         Adams Central

 

Best of the Rest

28.   Bloomington South

29.   Scenina

30.   Breman  Bremen

         New Pal

         Pioneer

33.   Jasper

34.   Lowell

35.   Heritage Hills

36.   Western Boone

37.   Lawrenceburg

38.   Reitz

39.   Linton-Stocton

40.   Griffith

 

 

Great list, just fixed the spelling.  Sorry pet peeve.

 

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a Bremen fan I would want to play Pioneer, Cass, and Rensselaer.  Well run programs, that would be great measuring sticks.

Some kids are the worst. What a shameful situation.

To the West Washington Community, may you know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many Hoosiers acrossed our state. God bless you all.

God Bless his family and his community. 

Some students in county schools don't have the transportation to get back and forth from practice. The bus ride is the only way to get from point a to point b.  This could contribute to students opting out of participating.

Has there been any discussion about co-oping teams in Indiana?

I think Jimtown may have something up their sleeve against Marian.  This is a Senior laden Jimmie team.  I think they will be looking to play spoiler.

Back in the early 90's, Mishawaka Marian had an issue with their field, and I believe they played a sectional game at Bremen, when Bremen was on the road.