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Lutheran 49

Sheridan 14

Halftime

7 minutes ago, Oldbleacherfan said:

What would happen to the falcons If they make a long run? I’m not sure how the points system works. 

Everyone is currently at zero points.  This is the start of a new 2-year cycle.

57 minutes ago, Cornholio said:

If it does come down to PH and NV, who will host? I tried to understand the following listed on the IHSAA website, however, in spite of my great and unmatched wisdom, I was unable to decipher it.

Determining Home Team
First Round: The second-named team in the blind draw is host school unless the two teams agree to switch the site.
Semifinals: The team without a home game will host. Exception: The bye team will always be the visitor. If both teams were hosts or both were visitors, the second-named team in the quarter bracket will host. In 6A & 5A, in the four team sectionals, the second-named team will host.
Championships: Host team will be the team that has played the most away games. If both teams have played the same number of away games, the bottom bracket team shall host.

Assuming Attica beats FC as expected,  NV would host if South Putnam beats Riverton Parke in round 1.  PH would host if Riverton Parke beats South Putnam in round 1.

I'm in.

Lutheran 63

Traders Point 27

Final

33 minutes ago, Donnie Baker said:

Is this the Lutheran team that breaks through?

I thought I'd already seen that team a couple times in the past, but I was wrong.  A lot of football to be played yet.

Lutheran 49

Monrovia 7

Final

2 minutes ago, Rodney said:

This is not what I wrote

I'd accept the improvement and move on.

Scecina 21

Lutheran 42

Final

Scecina 7

Lutheran 14

Halftime

5 hours ago, Bobref said:

That presumes you know what that justification was. What do you think it was?

I admit, I don't know the justification for the policy.  I assumed it was either 1) safety concerns, or 2) ensuring compliance with FAA regulations (no flying over groups, no flying over sporting events/stadiums).

I just wouldn't want to be an FAA-licensed hobbyist told that I couldn't capture video for my school in a compliant manner just because I wasn't an IHSAA broadcast partner.  Now, the exemption may be granted for anyone holding an FAA license, but I'm skeptical.

The inclusion of #3 undermines the justification for #1 & #2.

Lutheran at Shortridge postposed. Two officials failed to show.

Most systems come in at or around $5k.  If you can budget for that, I'd definitely go with the Hi-Pod.  The mechanical tilt/pan is an advantage over systems that use the Bescor electric tilt-pan head (several others).  You simply can't move left/right fast enough on plays 20 yds and closer to the EZ camera using an electric tilt/pan.  The mechanical tilt/pan also means you'll need less external battery power (which is required at most fields).

Whichever you choose, you'll want to make sure you have the same staff operating it throughout the season.  None of these systems are plug-and-play.  Even the most expensive systems have cable issues, because you're still relying on a consumer camera with consumer-quality cable inputs.

As for Hudl Sideline, Indy Lutheran is using it for the first time this season.  It's a great solution, but reliability is an issue.  The system is based on off-the-shelf components better suited for a stationary entertainment center than being lugged out each week to a football field.  We've learned the hard way that every plug and port needs to be secured with a velcro strap.  This includes all the power connections (wall-warts plugged into an extension cord in each case).  Every HDMI cable should be secured with a velcro strap when plugged in (both at the camera and inside the cases).  You'll want to buy a second AC battery pack for the pressbox case (similar to what comes in the EZ case), as Hudl seems to assume that every pressbox has power available on the roof.  As long as nothing comes unplugged after you're up and running, it works pretty well.

Triton Central 14

Lutheran 28

Final

Franklin Community used one during a 7v7/scrimmage this past summer.  Great angle.  When behind the offense, it's similar to the Madden video game view than an end zone camera.  Lutheran gets the same angle for all summer 7v7/scrimmages using a camera mounted on a 16' swimming pool pole.

Aside from the safety regulations (which make drones a non-starter for football), the power requirements would make them cost prohibitive.  Top-end consumer drones have a max flight time of about 15 minutes per battery pack.  You'd need somewhere between 6-8 battery packs in order to capture a game.  This just isn't practical.

Lutheran 35

Ritter 14

Final 

Beech Grove 22

Lutheran 27

Final

5 hours ago, Rodney said:

6a: center grove beating out penn

5a: dwenger over bloomington south

4a: Evansville central over who knows now that the rest of the competition is in 5a

3a: bishop chatard over west Lafayette

2a: eastbrook over Evansville mater dei

1a: me for not watching

Most "Dwenger" post I've seen all year.  Let the season begin!

1 hour ago, jakone said:

Who will Luers play that will "better" help them prepare for 3a or 2a tournament?

Pretty sure that benefit only applies to the larger schools.  Luers & Concordia certainly don't need non-conference games to "better" prepare them for the 3A tourney.

If this happens, I'd love to see a home/home between Concordia and Indy Lutheran.  It's time.

11 hours ago, MasonHAsher said:

You forgot to mention that Oliver Page might be back as well. Medical redshirt just like Ike...haven't heard if he is going to do that yet though. 

I hadn't heard that.  If he stays for another semester, it would be great for the offense.  As a your-year student, I'd be surprised if he made the choice to stay for another football season.  The transfer players faced the loss of credits, so another semester for Ike made the medical waiver a no-brainer.  I assume Oliver has the choice to graduate this spring.  That could be an expensive year of football.

Little Giants have to be considered a front-runner for the NCAC.  Despite losing some key players to graduation, they've got a solid core returning in all three phases.

• Nearly the entire DL/DB corps from a year ago will return.  This defense could be scary-good next season.
• Linebackers graduate some key players, but a solid core will return lead by Brandon Yeagy (Sr) and Jackson Garrett (Jr).
• Running game will feature two stud backs, with depth.  Isaac Avant (Sr), Ike James (Jr - medical waiver for missed 2018 season) each have the potential to gain 1,000 yards, if they stay healthy.  If there are any carries left over, Micah Walker (Jr) and Mason Durrett (So) made the best of 4th quarter opportunities last fall.
• O-Line will return half of the starters, and can draw from Jr/Sr depth to fill the gaps.
• After a great first game, passing efficiency struggled in key games last year.  QB Jake Reid (Sr) and the new receiver corps will need to use spring ball to get on the same page.  RaShawn Jones (Sr) will be back, but won't be available for spring ball due to track.  Reid-to-Jones could be the best deep threat in the conference, but timing will have to be better.

The rest of the conference could shake out the same as last season, with some key changes.  Denison graduates a lot of 4-year starters from last year's playoff team, and could be replaced by Wooster as the team to compete with Wabash/Witt.  Depauw needs to decide that Chase Andries is their starting QB, and hope they can stop anyone on defense.  Allegheny had been an improving program, but will have to bring in a new head coach without losing stride in order compete with the top half of the conference.

Looking forward to next season!  Hoping to see Wabash back in the playoffs.  I'd like to see this team make it to a 2nd/3rd round match-up in Alliance.  I think they'd give the Purple Raiders a better game than Denison did a couple months ago.