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😄 I have. Not much happening there lol Maybe a part of me was wondering when GS was going step their game up & compete in a sport other than football?? I kid...

I've seen this happen in other sports as well. It's special to see that next group get their chance and do more than anyone expected. In 2013 Linton basketball finally broke through & won a sectional after a 20+ year drought. They rode the sectional championship momentum to a 2A state runner-up finish. That season had been circled for several years & after losing 4 starters and 3 scholarship players not much was expected the following season. The 2014 group didn't care much about anyone else's expectations. A bunch of seniors who played JV their first 3 years went on to win 20+ games, and another sectional title before losing in the regional final. From that point on, Linton's been a 2A basketball power and one of the top programs in southern Indiana. Looking back at where the program is now, most people credit the 2013 team for breaking through (and rightfully so), but to me the 2014 team truly changed Linton Basketball. They proved you didn't need a bunch of superstars to win. Good athletes who are smart, tough, competitive, and have something to prove can win a lot of games.

I don't disagree about their schedule. They've played some solid teams in conf & S Put was a decent small school team, but their noncon games I think reflect the sruggles OVs had prior to the last 2 seasons.

No idea why so many are dismissing OV. GS is the favorite and I expect them to win, but wouldn't be surprised to see the Patriots pull it out. OV has a few head scratching games where they gave up points to skilled passing teams - Indian Creek, South Put, Sullivan. But they also won those games. OV is physical and very good against the run. Terre Haute South 48 Northview 37 OV 28 Northview 7 GS 35 Mount Vernon 7 OV 35 Mount Vernon 14

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Oct 14 2022 Jasper 43 Vincennes 13

HT Linton 21 South Vermillion 7 Several unforced errors by Linton keeping SV within striking distance

So happy for Eastern Greene. Extremely difficult and emotional week for their program & community.

Game & Season. Hope they can regroup for the post season. Certainly won't get any easier.

Linton 35 South Putnam 10 8:34 4q

Wheels seem to be falling off for Lincoln?

Damn! Sounds like an awesome game!

North Knox by 2-3 scores

Disagree

Yes. Winners win & MD did just that at Linton last year. Guessing however, even MD fans would tell you they were fortunate to leave town with a victory. That was a 50/50 game and a couple self inflicted mistakes/missed opportunities by the Miners was the difference. As is nearly every season, until someone beats them MD tops the list of candidates from the south. Linton - lost some really good players. Eslinger (RB/LB) was a stud. Several other holes to fill. But we return some dynamic talent including possibly the best player in 2A south, Hunter Gennicks. Logan Webb is a tall, strong, athletic WR who should be a difference maker. Multiple all-state type players on the lines. By seasons end, the Miners will be a major threat in 2A. Just hope our anemic schedule this season doesn't come back to bite us. Can't give you as much detail on Sullivan, but from everything I've heard they'll be one of the better southern 2A teams. This summer I ran into Sullivan's HC from the past several seasons (now HC for St Mary of the Wood's new program). He told me the Arrows are loaded this season.

You have to layoff the sauce. Have you seen our schedule? What's great about it? We're traveling all over Southern Indiana to play the weakest schedule we've had in years. Five 1A teams, two 2A, one 3A, and one 4A. Oh, and our five road games average 125 miles round trip. No clue why we're traveling 430 miles to play four 1A teams on the road (other road game is at Boonville).

Others can give you more insight than I, but the one thing that stands out to me is fast, fast, fast. Not a big team, but very lean. Great conditioning. Above average speed everwhere, fly to the ball, light but quick up front on both sides. For a small, rural school (being politically correct here) they're pretty unique in the speed/quickness department.

This one has me interested. Should be an absolute dandy! #4 vs #7 squaring off at an iconic venue to decide who is 2020's best 3A team south of Indy. Two tradition rich programs, with nearly identical records and sagarin numbers across the board. I have a soft spot for SR, so I'll take them by 7 but feel this is a true toss-up game! Hope it's live streamed?!!?

False. I said Miners by 10. After further analysis, I'm leaning Miners by 13.

I'll take the Miners by 10.

Here are my homer picks. Linton-Stockton 34 North Posey 7 North Knox 24 Mater Dei 20

I'll take Linton by 4-5 scores

NK was superb last night. Like other's have said, they were clearly the better team. Congratulations! Not Linton's best night. Certainly weren't as sharp as the Warriors. Even had we been as tuned as NK, I'm convinced it wouldn't have made a difference. Likewise, should these two meet in a few weeks, expect a better game from the Miners. P.S. Any Linton football fan "embarrassed" by the performance of the 15-18 year olds they proclaim to support are the ones who should be embarrassed. Miner fans have been spoiled with an abundance of riches over the last several years. Surely, as adults you can handle a questionable performance or two by these young men without being embarrassed???

Talk of any team OP didn't mentioned in the week 5 SOS will put his/her panties in a wad.