Screagle

7 minutes ago, Paradise1960 said:

Under Coach John Lidy, who coached Castle for 30 years, Castle only won the SIAC title 4 (5) times.

• 1975 SIAC "B" - did not include the city teams
• 1982 - 3A State Champions
• 1983
• 1984 - Co-Champions - tied with Mater Dei. Both teams did not play each other that year
• 2002 

Not sure what is meant by having the most resources. They don't even have field turf. There seems to be more to it than meets the eye.

Even bigger head a scratcher IMO. 

Interesting Castle hasn’t won the siac in 9 years. Biggest school, most resources, and 1st every year in siac all around sports trophy. Head scratcher IMO. It would be different if they didn’t have good numbers with some dudes.  

Hearing the Bosse coach is going to be an asst HS coach in Florida. Supposedly his dream is to be an NFL asst and he felt this was the best path. Yes, I spit my water out laughing when I 1st heard that. Ridiculous he waits until almost June to announce. 
 

Bad deal for the kids but the administration got what they deserve after not wanting Schnur back. They had some total BS reasons for not bringing Schnur back and now it’s bit  the Principal in his ass. Sucks for the kids....coach Schnur was a great fit. 

1 hour ago, TigerFan20 said:

And when it comes to defensive players, Coach Johnson can work it out well. Defense made a huge asset going on our 8 game winning streak 

Id say coach J’s defense has been huge since being named DC. 

Coach Hurley and coach Rupp are masterful at developing QB’s. Tigers will be in great shape under center. 

Memorial makes another deep run. Return all but 3 starters from 8 win team that had Central down in sect 24 championship until last 5 seconds of the game. 

Central will have playmakers. I’m not sure I’ve ever watched a Central team that didn’t have DUDES running the football. 

Reading 28 athletes 4 coaches from catholic school(s) have been quarantined for contact tracing for next two weeks. I’m assuming MD and Memorial football still playing their games tomorrow night??  

Memorial has really good groups for 7th and 8th grade cub football. They remind of the 18’ and 19’ classes. Good numbers in 1st through 6th grade. 

Transfers have certainty benefited Central the last 4 years.  Schutte snd Clayton were in Reitz feeder till high school then they  leave for Central. Madison is best player in town and left Bosse for Central this season.  

Castle is usually middle of the pack or have been the last several years. Nobody in siac looks at Castle as a top tier program. Probably biggest underachieving team year in and year out. 
 

Central has been near or at the top the past 4 or 5 years. 
 

North has been awful since 2012 and is due for a couple good seasons. I wouldn’t say they’ve replaced anyone based off of being 500 last year and off to a good start in a down siac conference this year. 
 

Reitz had a couple bad years lately which can be expected after dominating for years. 

1 hour ago, jets said:

How do I say this politely without causing a s&@$t storm?? Perhaps the vaunted SIAC is - how do you say...not as “vaunted”?? 

Jasper comes in and has a legit shot to claim the conference crown...😕

Memorial is experiencing a turnover after some great years

MD...well...let’s just say the success factor has benefited them moving Southridge out of their way. 

Central ...I guess they’re pretty good?? 

Now North has became the top dog?? 

Too bad sectionals USED to let all these arguments play themselves out- but not so much anymore...

 

 

I’ve said from day 1 Jasper is a great fit for SIAC. IMO best fit of any program in SW Indiana. 
 

After watching all 3

1.North  

2 A Central

2 B Jasper 

15 hours ago, TransplantedPanther said:

Wish I could have been there, but I didn’t find out that they were doing different attendance rules than Evansville until last night. 

 

Folks, Lincoln is open to 50% (not 500 total), but you have to purchase your tickets in advance. Might be a little more work to drive up there, but general public tickets are sold on Thursday evening from 5-7. They have a video on their Facebook page that explains it all. 

I think same for jasper but it looked like more than 50% week 1.  Stadiums are big enough for 50% and keeping distant.  

The Tigers will have to get better upfront quick. The 4 sophomores on OL will be good just need reps. Friday they struggled but never quit vs Jasper.  Looks like offense was way behind D in most games. Total yards less than 300 for several teams.  Expect offenses across the board to become more efficient and effective as the season moves forward.  I’ll be interested to see where teams are in 3 or 4 weeks. 
 

No surprises really.  Memorial young and ranked #1 from going 41-3 last 3 years. North is a good team. Central and MD combined for 7 ints and 200 plus yards of penalties.  VL snd Reitz should have looked dominant.  Offenses looked sluggish in games where two decent or above averages team faced off. Expected that from lack of game type  reps over summer.  
And no siac fan talks much after wins over Harrison or Bosse.  
 

Praying all siac teams stay healthy for week 2.  

Central at Memorial week 3? 

North 

Reitz

Central

Memorial

VL 

Can we change picks if our inside guy puts out some C19 info by game time? 

The top teams in siac could come down to who is best at NOT contact tracing. 😜

Valpo offers academic money based on need and other factors. Players then sign an agreement to play while attending school. I would think Pence and Boberg will both get a nice athletic scholarship by the end of the year. Both are outstanding players.  But in these times it’s nice to have any opportunity on the table.  

It could come down to the team with the best hygiene. 

13 hours ago, DT said:

Let's just call it what it is and dont beat around the bush or try to avoid reality

Indy schools have home field advantage in the state finals

They get to sleep in their own beds while others are in cheap hotels

Relax in their own homes while others are driving in winter weather

Maximize practice time and rest while others are traveling

It's a huge advantage for the local schools

 

 

Memorial used the practice day in 2008 and then again in 2009. 2017 and 2018 Memorial/Hurley elected to pass on practicing at LOS. I do give Memorial credit for staying in a really nice downtown hotel all 4 trips while only putting 2 players per room. 

8 hours ago, Screagle said:

Castle can’t get over the 3-4 or 4-3 ump in the siac. With the new 10-team siac I can see them at 6–4 or 5-5 consistently.  

4-5 or 5-4.   😂

Castle can’t get over the 3-4 or 4-3 ump in the siac. With the new 10-team siac I can see them at 6–4 or 5-5 consistently.  

On 5/30/2020 at 6:03 PM, WWFan said:

Blake Fisher-Avon

Aaron Roberts- Ritter

Aaron Steinfeldt- Bloomington North

Bobby Babcock- Hobart

Carson Steele- Center Grove

Luke Collinsworth- East Central 

Cooper Jones- Valpo

Daylan Carnell- Ben David

Devon Tippmann- Bishop Dwenger

Donovan McCaffery- Lawrence North

Holden Bowsman- West Washington

Kyran Montgomery- Pike

Yanni Karlaftis- West Lafayette 

Jonah Vander Kamp- Fishers

JoJo Johnson- Merrillville

Nate Newcomer- Northwood

Nick Miller- South Adam's

Dominic Padjen- Carmel

Colton Pence- Evansville Reitz

Zach Richards- Mooresville 

Rodney McGraw- Elkhart

Wenkers Wright- Floyd Central

Rylan Cole- Mt Vernon (Fortville)

Theran Johnson- North Central (Indy)

Preston Terrell- Brownsburg

Colton Pence - QB. Evansville Reitz Memorial