BDGiant93

Or you could just seed the tournament and let the higher seed host.

Merrillville rolls 35-7 over the Kingsmen.

16 hours ago, oldtimeqb said:

I think this is the reason that it should stay 2nd half only.  During the regular season, coaches might be reluctant to sub prior to the 3rd quarter to keep a JV team intact.  During the postseason, there's no reason Junior Johnny and Sam Sophomore (who will be studs next year, just watch) can't get some meaningful snaps in the first half.   

This is especially true with a developing QB or RB. Let them work a series or two with the starting OL to see what they can do.

Fair enough. Good points.

12 hours ago, Grover said:

I always have mixed feelings when CG plays LN given that my loyalties are obvious but I consider Pat Mallory a friend and want to see him succeed.  Lots of familiarity among the coaches, lots of wing t, and lots of talent on the field.  Should be fun.

I have not seen much Wing T from LN the last few years we've played them.

As far as the game goes, LN is maybe the best defensive team not named Center Grove in the MIC. I think they're underappreciated on that side of the football. Offensively, it comes down to Omar Cooper and Ali Richardson and what they can do. This likely won't be a running clock game, but CG definitely should have the advantage in the end.

Center Grove 35, Lawrence North 14

The Bulldogs make the 15 minute trek through Clermont on Crawfordsville Road, and up Girls School Road to face the Giants of Ben Davis. 

The Bulldogs look awfully mighty right now flexing their muscles with a 31-7 win over the Carmel Greyhounds, but they're catching a Ben Davis team that has used a favorable schedule and Sectional to get much healthier and better. The Giants are 6-5 but woulda coulda shoulda been 9-3 right now. Of course, one of those bigger losses was to Brownsburg in week one in a game where BD looked flat in the second half.

This one likely comes down to the fourth quarter. You know who I'm picking. I have the Giants winning Regional #20 in a squeaker. What say you?

Ben Davis was up 49-14 at the half last night at Tech. There was an altercation in the home stands that spilled into the parking lot, and that resulted in the Tech administration clearing the stands of all fans. Tech apparently tried to forfeit the game, but they were not allowed to do so by, I'm told, the IHSAA. Is there some clause in the rules that governs this?

The second half was played without fans and the Giants won 49-20.

On 11/5/2021 at 11:51 AM, Slobberknocker said:

Just heard Center Grove's coach Moore say the Columbus North game will probably be the most difficult of the season.

https://youtu.be/QqXcOkNtoSk?t=102

Does anyone know if there are other coaches do pregame interviews?

We have a full weekly 30-minute show with Coach Simmons on WBDG.

https://audioboom.com/playlists/4632315-inside-ben-davis-football

15 hours ago, temptation said:

Eating my crow.  Brownsburg didn’t win…they dominated.

Huge step forward tonight for their program.

Carmel looked pretty average. Tough night for the 'Hounds. Brownsburg was definitely more fired up and ready to go!

12 hours ago, Trojanmp52 said:

Once we get in to the playoffs.  Should the running clock start once a team is up 35 even if it is still the first half

Yes. 100 percent for it. BD and Tech was 42-0 after the first quarter. Giants were subbing out in the second quarter up 49-0. 

On 11/4/2021 at 7:53 AM, temptation said:

occasional pre game keg stand.

It didn't happen if there's no picture.

19 hours ago, temptation said:

At this point (and anyone who has seen Carmel’s athletic HOF/gymnasium can attest to) I would not be surprised if they just use sectional champion trophies as door stops.

I cackled at that image.🤣

23 hours ago, Bash Riprock said:

I hear what you are saying and agree to a certain extent.  But there are a number of very large schools in this state that don't come close to this type of success.  Watching the Carmel kids play, they are tough and well coached.  They execute.  And this starts at a very young age in their feeder system.  They are clearly doing something right.  And that's why its tough to pick against them.  Much more than numbers.

100 percent agree with your statement.

1 hour ago, temptation said:

LOL at a school of 5400 "finding a way."

Everyone always says this, but 32 Sectionals in what 48 years of the tourney is impressive. 

18 hours ago, Indiana Fan said:

Lots of people picking the Bulldogs over the Hounds. We shall see.

While I'm one of those people, there's a reason why Carmel has won 32 Sectionals. They find a way. Great program, well-coached, physical and hard-nosed. 

On 10/29/2021 at 12:14 PM, temptation said:

Now I’m pretty sure that the schools can order extra medals out of pocket after the fact, no?

Yes. That is a fact. 

Just now, temptation said:

I love how everyone seems to have much more confidence in Cathedral than their OWN posters...

Though in reality, I bet they are just trying to drum up excitement for their contests each week.  Maybe if they convince themselves that the other team will make it competitive they feel like they get their money's worth?

Decatur Township resident here with a lot of respect for the school and the Hawks. I just think Cathedral is a different animal. I mean, Center Grove rolled Decatur Central. A vs B doesn't mean C vs B will be similar if C played A tight, but I just think Cathedral is probably a threat in 6A obviously. Decatur is a great program, but it's one of the best in class and Cathedral is one of the best in the show. No shame in that.

20 hours ago, PHJIrish said:

This could be an interesting game.  5A #1 and #2, in some polls, could be one of the best games of the week.

By interesting you mean how long will it be before Cathedral takes control? Cathedral 42, Decatur Central 14.

Let's get these out of the way first...

Ben Davis 48, Tech 7

BD should win going away. The Giants rested almost all their starters in the second half vs. Southport. Tech's had a very good year, but I just don't see much of a chance for the Titans to get their first ever Sectional and first win vs. BD since 1944.

Center Grove 42, Columbus North 7

CG is too strong for the Bull Dogs.

Now, the interesting ones...

Brownsburg 24, Carmel 21

The 'Hounds have just been ok these last few weeks. I watched a lot of the Avon/Carmel game, and I just couldn't shake the feeling that the Greyhounds have been coasting and underachieving for a few weeks. Even the win over Ben Davis which was marred by the ending was the result of a couple of random big plays. I think they're cruising for something. Now, I agree that Brownsburg has stubbed its toe year after year, but I think they'll get it done this year. If not, I still think it's a tight game all the way through.

Lawrence North 21, Lawrence Central 13

LC has made great strides forward this year as a program and Will Patterson has them headed in the right direction. Lawrence North has an underappreciated defense and one of the states best playmakers in Omar Cooper. While it would not at all surprise me to see LC win this one, LN, like Brownsburg, has been at this point before and you feel like they just have to break through at some point. 

Forgot LN/NC.

Lawrence North 35, NC 14.

5 hours ago, temptation said:

Would have never guessed.

At one point, it was 27-8-2 Southport.

Interesting tidbit...

Ben Davis and Southport have played each other off and on since 1937. Southport has always led the series. Tonight, BD can tie the series for the first time. It's currently 28-27-2 Southport. Incidentally, the Giants have won 14 straight and 19 of 20 from the Cards. BD has not lost to Southport since 1980.

Thanks to Jim Pich, Marion County's Football Brain for this one!

3 minutes ago, FCGriz said:

Can someone explain the logic of limiting roster size for the playoffs?  This seems to penalize some players who have worked hard all season in a time when football participation is down.  For example, even though Roncalli has its smallest roster size in 20 years (92 players in 10-12), they have to leave 25 or so players at home each playoff game.  Those guys would likely have seen action in the first round or two. 

Exactly for that reason, I gather. 

1 hour ago, temptation said:

Carmel at Avon:

Two teams with completely differing goals entering the postseason.  Carmel has its sights set on a rematch with Center Grove (though they cannot overlook contests against Brownsburg or BD potentially) while Avon is trying to simply stay competitive here.  Both defenses have gotten better it seems but their starting line was much different.  Gimme Carmel 42-21.

Brownsburg at Pike:

We have once again reached that time of year where Brownsburg gets another opportunity to prove the doubters wrong.  A regular season juggernaut that seems to fizzle in the postseason.  I foresee little trouble with Pike though this one to be closer than many think early on.  Brownsburg 28-7.

Southport at Ben Davis:

BD begins its quest for a third straight sectional title and the Cardinals should provide little resistance.  BD rolls 51-7.

North Central at Lawrence North:

NC is looking to end a season that they would like to forget.  LN has revenge against Warren on their minds.  Like Brownsburg, no one will take the Wildcats seriously until they make noise in the postseason.  They roll here though.  LN wins 34-10.

Warren Central at Lawrence Central:

Two teams that ended the season in complete opposite directions face off tonight on the northeast side.  LC is the most improved team in the conference and Warren may be rusty after so much time off.  I still feel they get it done though it is closer than last time.  Warren wins 27-17.

Center Grove at Franklin Central:

The Trojans once again call their final score here in ending what looks to be a promising future for Franklin Central.  Gimme 48-7 CG.

 

Carmel rumbles past Avon, 41-14

Brownsburg knocks off Pike, 34-7

Ben Davis rolls over Southport, 50-0

Warren sneaks past LC with a late TD, 27-21

Center Grove gets by FC, 35-13

17 hours ago, Bears62 said:

How so? You think it should be higher? WC won first meeting by 35. LC coming off about as impressive of a loss as you can have losing to Carmel only 14-0.

No. I would be surprised if LC is 24 points worse than WC at this point. Coach Patterson is doing a heck of a job.

16 hours ago, temptation said:

Its a bit intriguing as LC played much better football down the stretch and who knows as Warren is coming off of two consecutive losses to end the season and took an additional week off.

I still expect a fairly easy Warren win but the 24 would make me nervous.  FWIW, Sagarin has it at roughly 10 when home field is factored in.  I'll say it end up being something between the two.

LC is a very talented football team. Speed all over the place. Coach Patterson has done a great job.

21 hours ago, coachfreytag said:

The kid played 6 plays on Friday and is a situational/relief player.

I've seen basketball games get forfeited for less.

57 minutes ago, Bears62 said:

 

Warren Central (-24) at Lawrence Central

 

That's interesting.

So, is it a three week Regional then?

Emailing the coach?