Very inspiring for Miner Football......Who knows where the road shall end.     https://www.colts.com/news/it-s-all-about-the-team-for-linton-stockton-s-hunter-gennicks?fbclid=IwAR3-72cTYStUb67Zz7E2UkKX1YmAdJhqgAdqXrApy7Q5Uc5DaoGFWlh0H2I

3 hours ago, foxbat said:

Sometimes simple is the most effective.  I always thought that Pioneer was a great example of that ... nothing flashy, no trick plays, no screwy formations ... just line up and play ball and win.

Ive always thought Linton was the epitome of that. Straight up football.

Notre Dame Football will continue this year. But the "Thundering Herd?" ND is Totally irrelevant even on the Regional level and Im a Hoosier Irish fan in Carolina. I'll tell ya what they prob will lose to UNC and heaven help them when they meet Clemson. Just a thought. AD at ND dropped the ball on this one.

Not really sure how Sagarin ratings got in here....LOL. But hey GREAT posts!

27 minutes ago, Tippy said:

I think LCC can win Sectional 34, but I don't think they can beat LaVille.  I hope they make it to state, but LCC has been giving up a lot of points.  I want to see how we do against Tipton on Friday.

And do I. LCC is always a threat regardless of rank I think for my Miners.

1 minute ago, foxbat said:

LCC's still listed in the Top 10 for the coaches' poll and just dropped out of the AP.  I just don't know what to think of them this season when projecting forward.  I keep thinking of the advice that I always followed in snake hunting, "No matter how many times you've hit the water moccasin on the head with a stick and no matter how far down into the mud that head is, never pick the thing up by the tail until you've cut its head clean off."

I live in the boonies of SE Carolina and that is a FACT!

1 minute ago, BTF said:

Luers is looking pretty solid with victories over Concordia and Wayne. They only lost to 6A Homestead by 8 points. The offense is getting better each week and has come a long way since their Week 1 loss to Carroll. This week they have 5A contender North Side. The Legends will be a good measuring stick to see how Luers is at the season's midway point. I'd have a hard time believing that the Knights aren't one of the top five teams in 2a. 

Yeah man. But they've always good teams. Way to early but a fan has to hope. Sectional tough? Potential Regionals foes?

That's what I thought plenty a interest but to early Hey Tippy....LCC is in the mix as well.

Is there just no interest? I hope that's not the case. There's about 8 teams in the mix.

1 hour ago, Miner_Pride said:

Linton, North Knox, Sullivan, Southmont, South Vermillion, Cascade, Greencastle & North Putnam.

Well it just occurred to me that several of us in this somewhat new arrangement in Sectional 47 really don't know much about each other.  

So... creating this thread will hopefully get some discussion about the teams involved, and bring others into the conversation as well as follow each team through the remainder of the season. I know for me, there are teams I've not really any info on other than their records of the past and basic school info.  Obviously for Linton we know Sullivan and North Knox particularly well having played these local rivals for years and years.  

  We've played Cascade in a series from 1999-2003 winning 4 of 5, and met them in post season 1992 losing 45-13.  We've not played South Vermillion, but have faced Clinton in '71 and '72 getting blanked twice!  Greencastle is a foe Linton has never beaten, but we've not played then since a 1990 post season 55-0 loss.  They were a regular schedule opponent from 1970 to 1975 where we lost all 6 meetings....add a loss in 1961 and Linton is 0-8 vs the Tigercubs... but those Linton teams weren't the Miners of the last 15 years. Linton faced Southmont in back to back years 1997 and 1998 splitting those games.  North Put is a team Linton has never faced.

Looking at how things are going into tonight Southmont and Linton stand 3-0.  Sullivan, S.Vermillion and Greencastle at 2-1.  Cascade, and North Knox at 1-2, with North Putnam 0-3  

Cascade has faced a tough opening 3 weeks with  Triton Central and Scecina their two losses.  They've won over 4A 1-2 Beech Grove and face 1-2 Cloverdale tonight.  Greencastle's 2 wins came from 4a 1-2 Attucks and 3A 1-2 West Vigo in blow out fashion with their loss to unbeaten 4A Northview.  Linton has 3 big margin wins, their best last week against 2-1 3A Monrovia, but also over 2-1 1A noth Vermillion, and winless 1A Parke Heritage.  The Warriors of North Knox beat winless 1A Eastern Green 45-14 in week two but have substantial losses to Sullivan, and 1A 3-0- Tecumseh.  

The Cougars of North Putnam has suffered through 3 losses to 3A 2-1 North Montgomery, Southmont as well as 1A 2-1 SOuth Putnam last week 52-20.  The South Vermillion Wildcats only loss came in week 2 to Sullivan 24-14, and their two wins coming over winless PArke Heritage, and 1-2 3 A West Vigo.   Southmont is off to a hot start with big wins over 0-3 3A Fountain Central and North Putnam, and won a 14-12 tilt over 3A 2-1 North Montgomery.  The Golden Arrows handled North Knox 31-17 then South Vermillion 24-14 before losing to 3-0 4A Northview 28-7 in a WIC game.  

 

 

 

Great post.Im still trying to get my head around Sect 37. Its a very strong 2A conference IMHO. But looking down the road (I think a fan has to) Looks like Scecina and Mater Dei may meet each other in the Regional. Not saying that Linton will even win the Sectional. It is interesting.

One can also use the term Scrubs a salute to all those anonymous faces who toil in obscurity, but whose competitive spirit remains forever unquenchable.

"Dave Mundy"

8 minutes ago, hhpatriot04 said:

I kind of think of it as if you're 45 minutes to 1 hour drive from the Circle, you are de facto "Indianapolis" because you could go there to school if you wanted and as a school you are within realistic driving distance to enjoy the benefits of being in the Indy metro area.

I get it. I can say with passion Mt Vernon (Fortville) does not feel by De Facto they are a part of INDY. Just a thought.

Thanks MP! Exceptional as usual.

14 hours ago, Miner_Pride said:

Very proud to see my Miners at #1... but....while the offense is clicking and the run defense seems pretty solid... we have places that need improvement.  we have no place kicker so all PATs are of the 2 point varient, and not particularly successful to date... and the pass defense gave up some pretty wide open receivers last week that resulted in a couple scores and prolly should have a couple more. That could be a real concern against a pass heavy intricate offense.  I'm sure it will all be worked on as I am typing this.   Sullivan will bring a spread offense to Linton next week... so I am anxious to see how we handle that.  WIth that said... the offense is truly moving the ball at will.  If we can get the passing game a little more on step we can really be dangerous.  The front defense has been very physical and getting pressure on QB from OLB... and the physicalness of the Offensive Line has been impressive. We CANT have injuries though.... 

Linton vs Sullivan is the game Ive been waiting on. I think the biggest test... as you never know about this rivalry. Regardless since both are in Sect 37 now both teams will probably meet again bar injuries to either teams.

To early to call yet. But Im thinking 2A is coming from Sectionals 37-40

53 minutes ago, NLCTigerFan07 said:

I feel like most posters are just driving conversation here for the most part. I don't think anyone is truly getting bent out shape with the polls. Hard to argue there aren't some confusing placements though.

I agree.. However to drive conversation it must be without feelings involved. Just a thought

I sorta like the poll. Miners #3 in Sagarin #1. All of that is meaningless. None of it matters till sectional time. Who cares if your team is poorly rated? Calm down folks and stop whining about the stuff outta your control. Just a thought

2 hours ago, Ballhawk said:

It's sad that your #1 team in the conference got waxed at home by Linton 64-15.  Granted the Miners are a good 2A team, but is the WRC just that bad this year?

Well yes they got waxed. One may argue the Liptons are just a good 2A team. Really? For 1A the Vermillions. are a very good team and have a very good coach. I question why the Liptons play any WRC teams. Please don't discount NV and use the good Liptons as the reason. Just a thought

Devout Miner fan here. I was gonna ask the same question. I really respect Ritter folks and teams they beat us everytime when it matters. For a Program like that..... I dont understand. Something dont smell right.

THANK YOU! GO MINERS!

Great work MP...Whats the status of the Miner posts?

23 minutes ago, Donnie Baker said:

How’d The Woofs get votes ahead of North Vermilions after getting their kicked by Liptons?

I think that will change after the Liptons and Vermillions match up.

I would think Linton, Sullivan, and North Knox would be GREAT additions.