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1 hour ago, Impartial_Observer said:

 

Perhaps something is lost in translation. Apparently there is a cheap Mexican Restaurant in the Floyd’s Knobs area called the Cactus, tell us more?

In the greater metro area of Seymour we do not have such a restaurant, however we often refer to the local El Nopal as “The Cactus” because well, you know. IO actually has his own bar stool at multiple locations now. Cheapest place around to drink, I highly recommend the fishbowl margaritas, I typically go for the pitcher myself it’s a little better value. 32oz domestic drafts 5.50, imports 6.50. One of the few bars you’ll find Modello Negra on tap. 
 

 

Sorry for the confusion. Yes, we have a restaurant called the Yellow Cactus on Paoli Pike in Floyds Knobs, I highly recommend the next time you visit the area.

9 hours ago, boilerfan87 said:

El Nopal > The Cactus 

 

There. I said it. 

The Cactus is cheaper though. Lol.

Not much on Conference Championship implications this weekend outside of FC/BNL. East can lose tomorrow and they would be ok, but obviously they want to bounce back. Jeff/NA is a good rivalry game but they’re basically playing for pride right now. With all due respect to JC, I don’t see Seymour losing at home tomorrow. I expect FC and BNL to be a great game. The thing here is that BNL is at home and they’ve been playing well. They’ll be motivated tomorrow especially since they’re in the conference race. Memphis Loudan is a very good QB. BNL is a good team IMO. Floyd Central has been playing really good defense and I think their team is built around that. The East win really rejuvenated our community. I know the East fans are disappointed in their program but this goes to show you how much respect you guys get. El Nopal in Highlander Point looked like an episode of Friday Night Lights after the game. I think the big key for tomorrow is for FCs program to kind of put that game in the past and not come out overconfident tomorrow. BNL certainly isn’t going to overlook them.

It hurts because Floyd Central is one play away from beating Seymour. But on the other hand, could’ve been one play away from losing to East? But I agree with you guys. The HHC has become competitive and it’s actually enjoyable for a lot of people.

4 hours ago, Frozen Tundra said:

Yeah I think the lack of skill guys was very evident last night. It’s why I wasn’t critical of this loss like I was the first two. Granted, Whiteland and Columbus North were much tougher opponents. The issue I had, though, was the mismanagement of substitutions that either led to penalties or unnecessary timeouts. That seems to have gotten cleaned up since then.

I try not to be critical but it’s hard. I was spoiled watching East dominate the HHC for 17 years. 13 of those years they were a threat to be a semi-state team at the very least. Even during the run, we all knew it could come to an end at any time but we didn’t expect it to go on as long as it did. I think that makes it harder. Nevertheless, nothing ever stays the same and context matters. I’m trying to be better and I think I have been. 

While this team likely won’t make it far in the tournament, I’m at least going to enjoy how the rest of the regular season goes. I think it’s going to be fun seeing three teams chase at least a share of an HHC championship. It hasn’t been this competitive in a long time. 2006 was the last time a conference championship was shared. 1990 was the last time it was shared by three teams.

You’re a better fan then I am. I’ll give you that. It took me going into the Lions den to earn some of my dignity back.

20 minutes ago, Frozen Tundra said:

I’m not too confident in East though. They have the toughest remaining conference schedule of the three and I believe could end up losing either or both of their final two HHC games.

East

Week 8 - vs Jeffersonville

Week 9 - at BNL

Floyd Central

Week 7 - at BNL

Week 8 - at Jennings County 

Week 9 - vs New Albany 

Seymour

Week 7 - vs Jennings County 

Week 8 - at New Albany 

 

Seymour has the easiest remaining schedule. They play the two worst teams in the conference. It’s their HHC championship to lose.

It’s interesting stuff.

18 minutes ago, Frozen Tundra said:

Kudos to you for actually meeting with them. That took balls. Lol

I’m glad I did. 

Great win for the Highlanders. I did get to meet Coach Hess and Coach Bragg after the game. I couldn’t have met two nicer people to be honest. I know football.  But these guys educated me on how things work around the program and I have a much better understanding. And I told them that I’d tone it down on here so I expect you all to hold me to it! Lol.

This is the worst East team I’ve seen in 20 years. And Floyd is letting them hang around.

Fonda is working #10. Glad to have him back.

Only East can snap the ball with 12 guys on the field and not get a penalty. Jesus *****. Gaddis retired. Stop kissing their ass.

Man. These officials couldn’t be more biased. Floyd looks like the better team but every penalty is against them. Nothing on East.

Rain has started.

The officials were trying very hard to not give FC the TD. Very hard.

46 minutes ago, Uncle Bubba said:

@Bobrefthanks for the clarification. That would make sense. His fouls were not from “physical play”. I believe they were called for “verbal” alterations. 

Any word on it FC will get guys back tonight?

13 minutes ago, Uncle Bubba said:

 

@Fkfootball sounds like you know everything about the situation. Maybe you can clear this up? Looks like a ejection to me…but I’m not a real smart man. 
#JU

I don’t. He got two unsportsmanlike penalties which DQ’d him. That’s why I asked IO about it because he knows the rules better than I do.

2 minutes ago, Fkfootball said:

I wasn’t really participating. I just like to analyze football.

I wouldn’t be “shocked” if Floyd Central won tonight. But to be honest, recent history isn’t on their side. So I take no offense to anyone who views this game as a win for East. It’s up to Floyd Centrals program to change that narrative.

24 minutes ago, Frozen Tundra said:

@Fkfootball and @swcgillespie didn’t submit picks last week. Are you guys in this week or are you throwing in the towel?

I wasn’t really participating. I just like analyze football.

I wouldn’t be “shocked” if Floyd Central won tonight. But to be honest, recent history isn’t on their side. So I take no offense to anyone who views this game as a win for East. It’s up to Floyd Centrals program to change that narrative.

7 minutes ago, Impartial_Observer said:

I find this very hard to believe. I think it is much more likely he was ejected and no report was filed. 

He wasn’t ejected. He had 2 Unsportsmanlike penalties called on him. I think that changes things? I’ll let you answer this.

1 hour ago, Coachhess said:

@FkfootballI’ll be at the game tonight. Be great to put a name to a face. I’ll be on the sidelines, outside the 20. Probably in jeans. Green FC coaches shirt and once it gets chilly, a red hoodie or maybe 1/4 zip. I have a large band tattoo on my right arm. Bald guy with a goatee. Every down there knows me, so I won’t be hard to find. @Impartial_Observerbe happy to meet you as well. 

I know who you are. Lol. If I get the chance, I’ll talk to you.

1 hour ago, Uncle Bubba said:

From my view of the situation…I could see (not hear) him jawing at the Floyd players and received a flag for that. He then turned and said a few things and was being very animated towards the official for throwing the flag. At that point the official threw another flag and he was then ejected.

It seem He was pretty frustrated during that second half of the game. 

He’s playing on a team that has 0 wins and I imagine that he’s probably pretty frustrated. I get it.

6 hours ago, Uncle Bubba said:

BNL

Floyd

North

Seymour

SC 

I hope you’re right! It’ll take a heck of a performance to beat East though.

25 minutes ago, Coachhess said:

Maybe the FC basketball situation is what you’re referencing.

I’m not aiming this at Floyd Central. I just see it a lot in HS and Collegiate sports.

52 minutes ago, Frozen Tundra said:

Yeah he’s a great guy and I’ve been a fan of his since day one. He’s the first guy there in awhile that I feel truly wants to change the culture. I really like how he hasn’t been afraid to challenge the status quo and bring outsiders in. When you’re known for losing, it doesn’t make much sense to bring insiders in. More often than not, if Jennings County athletics is all they know then they’re just going to come in and continue the losing.

You mean all your hires don’t have to be internal? And no, this comment has nothing to do with the Head Coach at Floyd Central. Just an observation.

I’m actually looking forward to East/Floyd Central. We played 2 teams well above our level(Male, Manual.) 2 teams a little below our level(SC, Jeffersonville.) And one team that matches up evenly(Seymour.) East is a better team than Seymour. But not close to the level of the Louisville schools. I expect if there were a line, East would be favored by 14-21 pts. Something like that. So this is an opportunity to see if our guys can finally matchup with them physically. We haven’t been able to do that the last several meetings. We should be getting some guys back this week from injury, hopefully. I liked how hard they played in the 2nd half against Jeffersonville. Hopefully they’ll bring that kind of effort on Friday.

Floyd Central played a solid 2nd half. Their defense locked up Jeffersonvilles offense and they did a good job of ground and pound running. Tough game next week.

Some good news.

Over at Floyd Central, the Highlanders have been without junior running back Mitch Bernardi since their season-opening loss to Louisville Male. Bernardi, the team’s top rusher last season, has been sidelined by a back injury the past three weeks.

“We’re just trying to keep our head above water,” said Bragg, whose team was without 13 players, due to injuries and/or suspensions, in last Friday’s last-second loss to Seymour.

Bernardi could return this Friday night again