NEI_Homer

The Panthers will have 4 guys on defense that are good enough to keep them in every game they play. The huge question will be their offense, as it only returns 3 guys with any Varsity experience (2 OL and 1 WR), and if it can compete against 6A talent. I could see them using some of their defensive talent on offense more than years past. 

48 minutes ago, Komets2727 said:

So I made a comment in the Luers vs LCC thread that this year’s Knights team wasn’t even in the top 15 of all time Luers teams so it got me thinking about this year’s Snider team and where they stack up all time amongst all time Snider teams. Wanted to go others thoughts on this…

Here is my list of the top 10 Snider teams. Want to point out this is my opinion on BEST not MOST TALENTED. Not accounting these last two years. 

1. 1992

2. 1986

3. 2004

4. 1997

5. 1981

6. 2015

7. 2012

8. 2002

9. 2016

10. 2014

13 minutes ago, psaboy said:

Not sure what to expect. I see Snider has a higher scoring O on average and looks like both D's give up about the same amount of points on average. As we see in most of these games, usually comes down to who has less penalties and turnovers, 3rd down conversions and special teams. Does M-ville have a good kicking game? That is huge key in deep playoff run.

One concern I have is Snider's secondary now after Mishawaka passed for over 300 yards. Maybe that was a result of Cavemen's run game?? How good of a passing team  are the Pirates? How does O & D line match up to Snider's? 

I am not too concerned with Snider's secondary. Mishawaka has had guys running wide open all year due to everyone committing to the run. Snider has faired well against passing offenses all year, but I don't think that is what Merrillville wants to do. I have a feeling we will see a similar style to how Valpo approached the Panthers last year. 

Looking for my Region posters, once again, for some more info on what to expect from this year's Merrillville team. Just by looking at the stats, the Pirates and Panthers seem to be quite literally the same style of team. Should be a great, physical game full of speed all over the field. Believe it will be a 7:30 EST kick-off. Looking forward to the matchup!

11 minutes ago, BTF said:

Snider is good, everyone knows that. If it weren't for the generosity of the coaching staff, they may have been up 63-0 at halftime over North Side. But................it would be a MASSIVE mistake to underestimate this Mishawaka team. They're not North Side. 

You honestly believe that they would underestimate Mishawaka after how the first half played out last year?

1 hour ago, BSUKingsmen said:

The Mishawaka fullback is a stud. They will try to control the clock and grind it out. I think there are too many athletes at Snider for Mishawaka to handle, but I thought the same about Carroll and Warsaw. Gap and assignment responsibility will be huge for Snider. Give me Snider by 14-21 points.

Is the fullback this year as good as #44 last year? That guy seemed like he had grown man strength. Think it would have ended differently last year if he doesn't get hurt. 

Surprised I haven't seen this topic yet. Should be another classic after last year's matchup. Was wondering if anyone from the Mishawaka area or conference could give the NEI guys some insight on this year's Cavemen team. Seems like they have more ability to throw the ball, although I know that is not what they want to do. How many returning starters from last year do the Cavemen have?

My prediction: Panthers by 3