NorthKnox94

Were you there Saturday?

I just got a chance to read this and I am so thankful to be able to meet people like this and work with some top notch school systems. A Positive Story.docx In this strange unpredictable world of Covid-19, I have a very positive story I would like to share with you. Last week my team, the Rensselaer Central Bombers prepared very hard for our next opponent, the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights. We were scheduled for a major Hoosier Conference showdown to be played at their place. My team came to school wearing their game jerseys all fired up for the big game. At 9:00am after my first class I teach, our school athletic director, informed me that the game had been cancelled by Central Catholic due to Covid issues. With less than 10 hours to go before kick off, I expressed to our athletic director that I would like to see if any team is out there available and willing to play on such short notice and he agreed. Within an hour we had our opponent. The North Knox Warriors had two games already cancelled on them this season due to Covid. Pike Central cancelled on them for last Friday. As fate had it, by 11am on Friday, our athletic director, Ken Hickman had reached out to North Knox’s athletic director, Kent Doades and the next thing I knew was we would be playing a football game on Saturday. With North Knox being 3 1/2 hours away, the next issue was where would this game be played? That’s where this story gets even better. Covington High School was contacted to see if they would be willing to host this game as a neutral site. The athletic director there, Trent McCormick was gracious enough to accept the game as a neutral site host. So, this past Saturday the Rensselaer Central Bombers and the North Knox Warriors got together in Covington, Indiana and played a 48 minute game of high school football. Both communities came to Covington to support their teams. For two teams that had never played each other in any sport, this was a first. Hats off to all three schools and their athletic directors and administration for allowing this to happen. Needless to say it was a beautiful afternoon of pads popping, fans cheering, and sportsmanship by all. It was a great time by all! I am not going to share the score with you because it doesn’t matter. What mattered was we played! Finally, thank you to all of you at the IHSAA for having the foresight to allow us to play high school sports this Fall. It has meant so much for our student athletes, coaches, parents, and communities. Through your guidance and leadership it is amazing to see us entering Week 7 in football. As Coach Brohm says so well at Purdue, “Let’s Play Football!” Respectfully Submitted, Chris Meeks Head Football Coach Rensselaer Central High School

I never talked about the grid...but, i did talk to a bunch of their coaches and fans(So, I may have)..really great people. They are a fun hard nosed team to play against...it definitely benefitted us to play them.

We run the exact same offense as RC...so, Linton would be prepared...lol

Pike Central cancelled on NK due to covid and contact tracing...that is the third game this year for NK...I am over it...lol

He looks a lot stronger this year...good for him, sorry we missed him this year.

My thoughts on Sullivan...they were young, but, really strong and aggressive...I think they will have a decent season. I thought Coach Powell had them working pretty sharp for a shortened preseason.

Good luck and stay healthy to both teams!!

We were suppose to play Mt Carmel week 9...guess we will find someone new...lol

This is the story we got...his wife is doing a residency for medical school...somewhere far away...family first. That is the story i heard...

"Doc" Joe passed away a couple of days ago. He was a very good person and official here in southern Indiana...he will be missed on the field.

North Knox had them on.

Is anyone one else worried about next football season?

Tecumseh just got a new field a couple years ago...not turf...you would have though they may have got one then.

this is my favorite spot...but, i am bias...lol

thanks for the info...very helpful.

do you guys use sideline? we decided to purchase that this year? I agree with assist and stats...dont care for them...

https://www.washtimesherald.com/sports/the-days-of-being-mediocre-are-over/article_4b8ebb5a-544d-11ea-b25e-db7859726fae.html--

great to hear...nice to see you on the schedule again...and not the first game of the season!

Sorry to hear this...Prayers to the family from the North Knox crew.

I think it worked well...

we are also losing washington week 9...but, have not scheduled anyone...if there is an opening week 9 please contact the NK athletic director please...pm me and I can get you his info.

Chainsaw: You passed and I failed! You asshole! How could you do that to me? Dave: It was an accident. I'll take it again. I can fail, I know I can.

summer school...great movie.

I was waiting for Vincennes person to chime in...otherwise i was going to say these 3...