MarshallCounty

42 minutes ago, superjay said:

Tippy Valley to Sec 35 replacing Luers 

Peru moves from 27 to 26 to replace Tippy Valley

Luers to Sec 27 to replace Peru

Cancel the meeting, I got it for you.

Valley to 34

Wabash or Whitko to 35.

Hmmmm, could be a positive change for Tippy Valley.

On 7/4/2019 at 8:23 PM, from_the_sidelines007 said:

Hey Marshall County ....

Congratulations to Coach Huppert and the softball team on a state title!

Noticed you inquired about any conference additions.

How do you feel the Lions are doing in the NIC?

The travel doesn't appear to be a problem,  in fact, probably less travel for conference opponents?  

Nights not as long, traveling up north? Getting the student-athletes home earlier?

Seems like there are a lot of positives for Bremen in the NIC.

 

As always, 

the game is better from_the_sidelines007 

 

I just now saw this...sorry for the late reply.   I feel Bremen is doing just fine in the conference. Conference results are secondary to the post season and has always been that way. The NIC prepares the Lions for 2a in all sports. The travel is good, furthest games are 45 minutes away  to Elkhart Central. Saying all that, some are concerned about the gate, some schools don't travel and bring in fans and that may be hurting the bottom line. I don't know, I am no way connected to that.

How are workouts and 7 on 7 going for everyone?

I am just seeing this. Thanks for reaching out. We wrapped up just prior to the 4th. Let me know about next year.

Talked with someone at Bremen, was told that they are always assessing there conference situation, at the moment they will not be making a change, if a change were to happen it would be most likely a newly formed league and not a currently constructed league.  He did not state what that new league would consist of.  My takeaway, is they are cognizant of possible shifts occurring down the pipe, are happy where they stand, and if things shift they want to be prepared ahead of time. Not left out of the picture and have there hand forced like the collapse of the NSC left them prior.  

(Sorry to hijack the HNAC thread, but wanted to let you know what I heard)

Pioneer is the furthest South.

11 minutes ago, DannEllenwood said:

Just getting somewhat familiar w/ this conference through officiating.  

Wouldn't Pioneer to Bremen (or vice versa) be quite a haul?

What would potentially be the furthest travel?

Google says it is 60 miles and 65 minutes.

Any news on potential conference additions?

My experience is that when conferences change it takes 2/3 years to adjust schedules and make a complete switch.

I've been involved with education for 15 plus years as an educator.  The stretch from spring break until the end of year always seems to bring anxiety, stress, worry, and change.  This year from my own perspective seems to be magnified.  Admin changes, teachers leaving, gossip is rampant.  More and more friends to be saying enough is enough and walking away.

10 hours ago, DannEllenwood said:

Shake weights too?  🤔

My ex-wife once bought an electrified belt to go around her waist. It was suppose to stimulate the abs, it didn't work, she still became fatter.

Congrats to the young gentlemen.

On 5/4/2019 at 12:06 PM, itiswhatitis said:

So are there any smaller schools (1A - 3A) with turf?

Lawrenceburg has turf.

https://indianafootballdigest.com/ It was listed here.  You had to be invited.

17 hours ago, Longgreenline82 said:

You would be correct. Lose HUGE offensively with both backs, QB, receiver, several lineman, and defensively lose quite a bit. Going to be a long year of rebuilding for the Lions...

I have faith in the coaching staff to develop athletes and get them game ready, I just wish there was more kids coming out in order to build depth.  It is the same story in a lot of places, many kids don't want to put in the work.

17 hours ago, Scat said:

April Predictions

33- Andrean, Rensselaer

34-Pioneer, Cass

35-Luers

36-Eastbrook, Tipton

As a Bremen fan, I am excited to be in the same sectional with Cass again, and welcome the challenge that Pioneer offers. I tend to agree with you here, Bremen will be a 2 tiers behind Pioneer and 1 tier behind Cass next year. The Lions graduated a large group of great athletes and leaders. Next year will be a rebuilding year.

Well done, always great to look at it all laid out.

Any room for a divorced, Marlboro Light smoking, Busch Light drinking 37 year old statistician?

On 4/24/2019 at 8:18 AM, Bobref said:

No one’s arguing that. The discussion is about whether the travel restriction represents a wise policy. Things like you mentioned are definitely factors to be considered ... on the local level, not the one-size-fits-all approach the IHSAA rule currently imposes. And frankly, your “IHSAA, love it or leave it” approach adds nothing to a reasoned discussion of the subject.

How do you propose changing the travel rule?

1 hour ago, Bobref said:

Ad hominem, last refuge of the intellectually weak. 

Attaboy, Latin, show you superiority. Ad hominem really doesn't  work in this case because I stated earlier, I have no position. The attacks were started by you when you misconstrued my position.

The Fairfield/Northwood Game was a good idea when it was concieved. Fairfield was pretty strong, Northwood was a bit weaker, over time though the two programs have went in 2 different directions.  Good add for NW.

2 hours ago, Bobref said:

No one’s arguing that. The discussion is about whether the travel restriction represents a wise policy. Things like you mentioned are definitely factors to be considered ... on the local level, not the one-size-fits-all approach the IHSAA rule currently imposes. And frankly, your “IHSAA, love it or leave it” approach adds nothing to a reasoned discussion of the subject.

Hmmm go figure, the shiesty lawyer manipulates my words. Good for you sport.

Another issue is time.  Time away from home, school work, other extracurricular activities.  When you start expanding outward for games, where do you draw the limit.  If a school wants to travel farther, they have two options, lobby more schools to favor it, or leave the IHSAA. It is a pretty democratic organization, don't like the rules, find a way to change them, or leave. I don't care one way or the other, but if the majority favors one system, so be it.

Maconaquah had to forfeit a 9-0 win against Tippy Valley.