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1 hour ago, Observer said:

I wish Ben Downey would apply.

Was Bob Tull the present Adams AD at Saint Joseph when Ben Downey was head coach?  If he was the chances for Ben to get the head job, if it opens, are greatly increased

I can name at least 3 players on Marian who were a one time in the Bremen program.  It's only a short drive north on 331 from Bremen to Marian.

Central over Saint Joseph- it will be interesting when Central plays Mishawaka and Penn.

Knox over Glenn- Knox recently has had great regular season success.

Marian over Jimtown- Marian in the drivers seat to win the NIC south.

New Prairie over Mishawaka -  I'd had hate to see what NP would have done in the NSC with this team.

Penn over Adams-  should we start a thread for who the next Adams coach will be?

Bremen over Clay- Bremen is no Hammond

Riley over Washington-should be close between two 3-1 teams.

35 minutes ago, Indian72 said:

Few thoughts on past weekend.  

Marian has athletes - they could run far with this team if they stay healthy and play well

I agree that Marian has athletes.  Especially in football, and boys and girls basketball.  This really seems to have changed from years past.  Curious what you feel the reason is for this.  

NP line is huge - Some athletes in the backfield as well - have not looked at 4A north but they too could go down state.  Nice to see them throwing the ball as well opens up the run.  They can score.  The 6'7 soph is going to be a beast in 2 years if he works at it.  Nice to see SJ offense doing things against NP.  They did it without John Driscoll and had several longer pass plays.  I would say that may be the weakness of NP after seeing them in one game

See the SB paper did not have the Penn game stats again this weekend just like last weekend.  They played 2 major powers from out of state.  Much different then playing St Mary's and Br. Rice.

Mishawaka seems to be reloading.  

 

 

1 hour ago, XStar said:

Did Penn pull a new QB from Marian after Powlus was injured?

I does seem ironic that Nagy left Marian the Monday after Powlus was injured on the previous Friday.

1 hour ago, TurfToe said:

Adams were moving in the right direction with Redmen.  Seems like Jones' winning ways at Washington had to do more with his players and supporting cast of coaches. Any of his teams break .500 since he left Washington? St. Joe hasn't been right since the Downey brothers departed

Ben Downey knew when to leave Saint Joseph.  The talent was drying up fast and Coach Downey bolted.  If the talent was still there Coach Downey wouldn't have left using the age old excuse of spending more time with my family.  Coach Whitten has a big job ahead of him.

The Northern Indiana-North is a much stronger conference right now than the DAC.  Even with Marian replacing Mishawaka there's not much of a drop off.  So why change conferences?

Clarification:  I saw a game Friday night where one team had 34 points in the 3rd quarter.  They scored a TD later in the 3rd period to give them 40-0 lead.  With clock running when they scored their 40th point the clock never stopped and continued to run during the X-point.  Is this correct?

The "Mercy Rule" is the best new rule  added to high school football since the legalization of the forward pass.  

What a difficult schedule for Saint Joseph especially the next four conference games. New prairie, Elkhart, Mishawaka and Penn.   Saint Joseph could be 0-7 after these games.  

South Bend Riley and South Bend Clay play for the Keven Powers Memorial trophy

Washington High School under new head Coach Stammich brought the number of players on the team to 51.  I don't know how many the other schools have on their team, but this is an improvement.  After reading the article about the sportsmanship between Washington and Jimtown I would think that Washington is on their way to being relevant again.  Maybe Saint Joseph could learn something from Jimtown and Washington(over 100 yards again in there last game against Northridge.  Yes I agree Clay should disband their whole athletic program.  

In the first year of the new 13 team NIC, if you take Penn out of the mix, 11 of the remaining 12 school would have won a conference title.  That to me show good competitive balance.  I admit none of the 12 school outside Penn would be able to beat Penn in many sports.  

I'll agree with you on Adams, Clay, Marian, New Prairie, Bremen, and Glenn.  Disagree on the rest.  

Is Washington still in the NIC.  They frequently get overlooked.  They played Jimtown tough up till the 4th quarter.

nictigerfan07 you are turning into Lou Holtz right before my very eyes.

28 minutes ago, Indian72 said:

Totally agree with you and the one individual I would sit until he stops the antics and shuts the mouth but that will not happen  I agree with you, it was one(1) play who almost single-handedly lost the game for Saint Joseph and I won't name names.

Not sure how tough the Ill. school will be.  St X another story if they are up to their usual standard

Is there no such area as Central Indiana anymore?

If Saint Joseph continues to rack up multiple unsportmanlike  penalties, doesn't matter if Driscoll runs the ball of they throw 35 times.  

Two (2) points: 

1.  I predict Elkhart Central to win the NIC North.

2.  Saint Joseph was penalized 5 time for 54 yards on Concord's game winning drive.  I'd love to know 

     the type of penalties Saint Joseph committed.  Sound like it cost them the game.  

What happened to the Hammond High/Washington game.  Has it been cancelled?

How did some of the NIC team look last night at the scrimmiage. I am curious as to who the q-back will be at Saint Joseph.

Mishawaka and Washington will be scrimmaging next year.

Marian High School - 49

8 hours ago, WolvesOnTheProwl said:

Any idea how many players were on the squad last year?

Max Prep has 45 listed for Clay last year.  This seems high.  The game i saw Clay play vs Glenn they had 17 dressed that I counted.