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7 hours ago, MuleDriver said:

I am probably one of the few members of this board that witnessed the last c. east loss in the hhc. And i was just in bedford for work that day/night  And im neither a east or bnl fan  was there on the request of someone else. But it was a good event to take in. If i remember east had a slew of turnovers   .    Remember the next day reading the bedford paper said something like bnl beats the beast from the east. lol 

East had 6 turnovers that game. Was not a pretty sight. 

Somebody is beating East next year, whether it’s Floyd or NA, someone is... 

42 minutes ago, CaptainHook said:

These threads have gotten ugly...

Agreed. 

Sounds like Cathedral has one helluva team this year. Should be a very good year for the Irish and the fans. 

14 minutes ago, Duke of Denham said:

The mercy rule put us in a weird spot on Friday night.  We are up 36-0 at the half.  We wanted to play as many kids as possible, but with the running clock it just wasn't possible.  After the game, we heard some players were upset because they didn't get into the game.  Some parents were upset because their kid didn't get into the game.  We try our best as coaches, but it's a lot harder than you think to get everyone on your team into a game.  We have a young program and we need to get our varsity players as many reps as possible.  It is a balancing act that I think a lot of teams are trying juggle at this point in the season.  We finished the game 42-0 and played all but a handful of our players.  With a normal running clock we could have played everyone and they could have received some meaningful varsity reps.  It's a weird change, but I guess the players, coaches, and families will all have to adjust this season.  

Exactly, but we have the 2019 mentality... well you know where that’s going. I 100% agree that the mercy rule hurts kids from getting varsity reps and preparing them for next year or later on down the road. I full heartedly agree with your post. 

2 hours ago, Frozen Tundra said:

The things I've heard about Kyle Ralph and the things I've seen him say and do have me feeling like even I'd run through a wall for him. Bob Gaddis of Columbus East is the only other coach I've said that about but, the difference is, I got to know him. Never met Kyle Ralph but I just have the utmost respect for him and his teams. I know this isn't popular with some people but I root for New Palestine and defend them to the haters whenever I come across them.

As do I! @CaptainHook @dmizers3 @crimsonace1 Know that as well. 

17 minutes ago, Huge Football Fan said:

Again sheep mentality! Typical blah blah. 49-0 at the half the second half is terrible. The winning team doesn’t want to do anything with the back ups cuz they want the clock to run. I Believe this opens up the second/third team to play football. If your throw a incomplete pass on third down who cares. This is way better in the long run. Closed minded people will complain just to complain without really looking at the benefits. Which is typical 

😂😂😂😂😂

34 minutes ago, Impartial_Observer said:

Update on the official last night at Jeff. He dislocated and fractured his ankle. He had surgery this morning to repair it.  Seymour trainer who attended to him prior to medical personnel arriving said it was gruesome. Hopefully he heals quickly. 

Praying for a quick recovery 

1 hour ago, Staxawax said:

JMHO top 15 in the State of Indiana:

 

1. New Palestine

2. Warren Central

3. Avon

4. F W Snider

5. Brownsburg 

6. Carmel

7. Fishers

8. Lawrence North

9. Cathedral 

10. Lafayette Jeff

11. Center Grove

12. Westfield

13. Homestead 

14. Valparaiso 

15. F W Dwenger

 

Let the critiqueing begin......

 

Not much to critique. I think a few might be able to be switched around, but that’s probably the top 15. 

4 hours ago, cg_holmeaid said:

Was a very fun game to watch, I think the lack of experience cost CG in this one, and not having Carson Steele of course. 😂

After what I saw last night they could have had Carson Steele or Man of Steel... New Pal was the better team. 2 great programs, but New Pal has been the better team 2 years in a row. 

59 minutes ago, JustRules said:

If you take 100 games where the differential is 35 points in the second half you may have 1 or 2 where the losing team can make a legitimate comeback. I'll take 98/99 over 1/2 every time. This is something the IFCA has been discussing and debating the past few years. They all wanted some kind of mercy rule but couldn't agree on the score differential, reasons to stop the clock, restore after it gets to a certain point, etc. This was definitely much more than a 1-hour discussion. I agree with Bobref modifications will be discussed after the year, but I think they came up with a good, simple approach.

Our game last night had the mercy rule the entire second half. The winning team ran one series with some of it's starters but thanks to the quarter rule subbed in the rest of the half. The home team got to play with their regular starters most of the second half to get more experience to get better against competition that was more of an equal. Both teams got the ball twice and 3 TDs were scored on those 4 drives. It was exactly why the mercy rule was implemented, and I thought it worked well. If this had been last year I don't think either coach suggests a running clock in the second half. That only seemed to happen if it was a 42+.

Good job IFCA!

I get why they did it, doesn’t mean I like it. CE and New Pal (just naming those 2 because they are 2 schools that have succeeded in bigger classes with much smaller enrollment) succeeded year after year not only because they had great players but because those teams were able to play backups in blowout games against other schools varsity teams. Freshman and Sophmores getting quality snaps and minutes in a varsity type setting. That’s my only argument on this whole topic. 

48 minutes ago, Huge Football Fan said:

I understand sheep mentality and “get better is the typical response “. What’s the point of 50-0 at the half and the winning team running full back dive up the middle 3 times and punt while the losing team throws 3 incompletions and punts. Who is getting better at that point. With the running clock you can bring in the jv run/throw the ball like normal of its incomplete clock keeps running and you can have a better game for the back ups

And I understand the mentality of “everyone gets a trophy”   The pussifcation of the nation runs strong. 

3 minutes ago, Huge Football Fan said:

I’m glad I have the right to disagree. I think the coaches did a great job of coming up with something. Seems to be working out very well so far. With the avg margin of victory getting more and more out of hand something needed to be changed. Week 1 had the lowest avg margin of victory since 9/9/2011 21.9. 

Something needed to be done? How about get better... I know I know, in 2019 that comment might be offensive. 

On 8/28/2019 at 1:05 PM, BDGiant93 said:

I can think of only twice in all the Ben Davis games that I've covered that the mercy rule would have been a problem for a team coming back from a deficit. In 2000, Ben Davis led Warren 35-0 before Warren scored 30 straight points. BD scored 30 straight to win, 65-30. Also, I believe BD got a big lead on Avon one time to have the Orioles come back before BD pulled away and won in MAYBE the 2011 Sectional.

Other than that, I really can't think of another time in all the blowouts I've seen (whether benefiting BD or otherwise) that a mercy rule would have hampered a comeback. I love the new rule. It will speed up non-competitive games and perhaps even prevent injuries.

Snider vs New Pal in the State Title game a few years ago.. I believe New Pal was down by like 35 and came back to take the lead and Snider won the game. 

New Pal in dominating fashion. Spegal is the best player in the state, and Hook very well might be the 2nd or 3rd best player in the state. Both are absolute STUDS 

8 hours ago, DumfriesYMCA said:

His numbers are absolutely crazy. I think there should be more schools taking notice of this young man but Army is a top notch school and a great fit for him if he decides to commit there. His highlights are fun to watch. 

 

Definitely a guy i I think most of the state can get behind when it comes to a Mr. Football candidate 

I believe I read on Twitter where Tennessee is showing interest. 

After an amazing game tonight, he has eclipsed 8000 yards rushing (only the 2nd to ever do that in Indiana) and is 12 away from tying the all time rushing record. Safe to say he might break 10,000.. truly an impressive feat. 

11 minutes ago, Fkfootball said:

Do you feel that North is that much of a better team than East is? Does East look similar or better/worse than last years team? Does this change your expectations for East in Tournament play? I’d be interested to hear those thoughts.

East is better than last year, East will only get better as the year goes on. East started out 0-2 last year. My expectations are the same... they will more likely than not lose to Center Grove, but I would love a rematch with North in the sectionals. East started out extremely sloppy tonight and got down 35-13 in the 2nd quarter (North put up 28) that includes a kickoff return for a TD and a snap over the East punters head that put the ball on the 6 yard line for North.

CN is big...average 260 on the O-Line and they can move. This game brings out some wild finishes. Tonight was no different. 

4 minutes ago, BTF said:

SAC is a beast this year. Keep and eye on Snider, Dwenger, Carroll, and Homestead.

I’ve missed a ton I was just going quick off the top of my head.  

Just now, Temptation said:

Um, Lawrence North anyone?

It was just off the top of my head. I couldn’t remember who else was good without looking 😂

I bet North and East combined for 45 penalties and 400 yards on penalties. It was a shhhhhhhheeeet show tonight by both teams. 

6 minutes ago, WarrenGrad12 said:

New Pal has established themselves as the definitive best in the state. I'm not sure there's a team in Indiana that can stay within 2 scores of them. It's not that they did this vs Center Grove, it's that they did it AT Center Grove. That's a tough place to win

Pretty sure New Pal and Avon are the best 2 teams in the state regardless of class, but a lot of good teams right behind them. Warren, CG (still a very good team) Carmel, Valpo, Fishers, 

Columbus North puts it away with a TD

Columbus North - 42

Columbus East - 31

1:45 4th Q

Much much better CN team, no blocks punts this week (2 last week) and 2 lost fumbles last week returned 70+ yards. 

Columbus North puts it away on 3rd and 5 and scores on a 20 yard TD.

Columbus North - 42

Columbus East - 31

1:45 left.

1 more week of the gauntlet... 

Just now, hhpatriot04 said:

Sounds like one that will be remembered.

East has no business being in this game. Was down 35-13 and couldn’t do anything.