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Now we see what shakes out in sectional 32 - should be a very anticipated game and I am looking forward to seeing how each team does..

1 hour ago, BTF said:

 

Seriously? You don't know what that means? Let's play pretend for a minute. Imagine programs like New Pal, Columbus East, Snider, Valparaiso, Pioneer, South Adams and Adams Central having enrollments of 3000 to work with. Scary thought, right?

I think anyone who needs to understand what that means should GTS (i.e. Google That S*#%) :)

18 hours ago, Footballking16 said:

Yes I believe Chatard is the best team in 3A as well as the best pound for pound team in the state. They don’t mean the same thing.

Im gonna have to take a picture of this thread, print it, and enjoy someone from Cathedral giving mad props to the Trojans! 🙂 

It is crazy to think that out of 8 sectionals and 64 teams that there currently are no top 15 ranked teams in 2 of those - 27 and 30. And 4 of top 5 in one sectional AND 7 of 10 in two sectional AND 12 of 15 in 4 sectionals. 

Just a bit out of balance, but it is what it is and it will make for some very good early contests come playoff time. Still too early, but its starting to become clear - 3A is gonna be tough!

2 minutes ago, Letterkenny Irish said:

The Tri West AD served on the 3A alignment comittee!  Probably should have worried about what his HC was doing more than trying to weasel their way into an easier sectional! 

Classic

A lot of games this weekend will shake class 3A up just a bit - some great match ups

1 hour ago, Temptation said:

I'll take your word for it on the fact that it is best for the kid but just seems fishy that 3a INDIAN CREEK has been the recipient of TWO transfers from 6A powerhouses.  Geographically, Greenwood to Trafalgar makes sense I guess though.

Moving on...

Has there been precedent on this with Indian Creek before these recent transfers?

1 hour ago, oldtimeqb said:

I think most logical people agree with this.  And I also think most logical people know how 28 got drawn.

It's been a long time since my stats classes.  What's the probability of Chatard blindly-drawing Guerin or Brebeuf as a first round opponent?  Is it as simple as 2 out of 7?

I would like to better understand "how 28 got drawn" - probably just my ignorance, but it seems there is an implication here....

1 hour ago, Staxawax said:

1. This is my poll with my opinions.

2. My opinion is that Chatard and W. Lafayette are better than any 4A team.

3. See thread on Homestead if you don’t understand that Sagarin is not a true poll.

I agree with #2!

42 minutes ago, IndplsCathedral_Dad said:

This was in the best interest of the young man.  Dad made poor "white collar" choices and will be going away for awhile.  The parents have since separated and I believe the mother now lives in the Indian Creek school district, which is why Indian Creek was the school of choice.  Kudos to Coach Moore and the CG Athletic Department for signing off on this for this young man and not making his life any more difficult than his father has already made it for him.

 

I believe he's already had 2 ACL tears and has rehabbed twice to come back.  Kid deserves to play based on that alone in my book.  Best of luck to this young man!

There is no doubt - good luck to all involved. Hopefully, this puts him in the best place to succeed in life!

On ‎9‎/‎21‎/‎2019 at 10:07 AM, Titandad71 said:

that sectional(28) is absolutely a meat grinder, those teams have the potential to play 3 games against highly ranked and 75.00 plus  in the sagarin  ratings, as of now.

Agree with Lysander. Chatard, including coaches, seemed off/flat. Southport was without several weapons and the QB would have been a difference. Although, the back up did quite well. There is not a lot to read into the Southport game....other than a win.

Agree with Titandad - sectional 28 is gonna be tough.

How is 32 shaping up? Gibson Southern was touted at the beginning of the year, but Heritage and Southridge appear to be having great seasons. That sectional looks to also be tough

We are just past the half and 3A is a tough class. I have posted the latest sagarin, but this obviously could/will change.

A few observations:

1) Sectional 28 is brutal: #s 1, 2, 4, and 5

2) Section 32 looks to be tightening with Gibson, Heritage, and Southridge

3) Top 5 on one side, #s6-10 on the other...interesting

4) Does recent Indian Creek transfers impact Sectonal 29

5) Any insight on Mishawaka?

5) Big games this week: Heritage vs. Gibson, Chatard vs. Guerin

Welcome any/all comments. Hope the second half is as exciting as the first half!

On paper - seems to be a good game. Will be watching to see how this sectional is developing within 3A

49 minutes ago, Olympian06 said:

Happens all over the state... many times a year. 

I know, I know.

No system is perfect and this particular issue is not unique.

40 minutes ago, Titan32 said:

I have no idea if the QB can play this week or not....at the time it didn't look good.

They "could" also be without their best DL (#93) & #2 WR....both left the game with injuries.

I don't think #1 can play due to the ejection.

I was looking around for film on that hit and could not find, but I have heard it was quite obviously late, intentional, and overall just bad form. Too bad and completely unnecessary.

Anyway, I hope the QB is okay and plays Friday.

On ‎9‎/‎16‎/‎2019 at 12:06 PM, tango said:

Yep, the re-alignment really created a mess in 3A.  I agree with you about WL and BC.  That will be a great match-up and I would put my money on the winner of that one to take the 3A title.     

Completely agree with this assessment. Crazy to think that teams who are favored to possibly go to LOS will not get out of their sectional...

Any news on the Southport QB?

Is Southport #1 out this week for his extracurricular play during GS game?

On ‎9‎/‎16‎/‎2019 at 10:51 AM, Coach Nowlin said:

shows the depth of 3a,   freaking LOADED class of Football 

It would be interesting to know if there is another sectional or two which compare to those in 3A: #s 28 and 32. I know there have been tough sectionals in the past where the #1 and #2 might be in the same, but am not sure I have seen the top heavy load of these two within one class. In some regards it makes the win that much sweeter when the challenge is that much greater (perceived). Lots of football to go and who knows how it will end up, but it sure is looking like a potential blood bath coming up. Every player should want and welcome that challenge!

5 minutes ago, tango said:

Folks down in this part of the state will be very interested in the result of the Chatard v. Southport game.  I expect Chatard will win by several TDs.  

I expect Chatard to fully win by several TD's. They have to take the recent loss out on someone

On ‎9‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 11:35 PM, PHJIrish said:

I should add that it was really nice to be back at Arlington tonight!  The field held up quite well.  I've been told that this could be the start of more games at this venue.

I agree - the field held up well and was in good shape. Great job by those responsible in making it this way!

Well - that is one way to look at it, I suppose. My take was that it was not a lack of effort, but more of how good Chatard was last year. There was talk that the rain impacted the outcome and I would agree. If the rain was not there last year, then I suspect Chatard would have won by a couple TD's...at least.

This is a new year. I expect a great match up and great effort from both teams. Should be a close one, but I'm a homer - so I predict Chatard to be victorious and make it 2 in a row

Indy Star predicts Chatard to win 35-34

1 hour ago, Lysander said:

I’m predicting someone is probably going to start a third thread on this game.

Probably correct, but then the next prediction would be is it gonna be another Irish fan or someone else :)

I predict that the field will be in bad shape

There is no doubt that the Chatard game is huge for both schools and Indiana high school football in general. Should be fun. Very excited to see Chatard in this match up.

Brebeuf in a close one

Chatard

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