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Eventually Linton will crack the "MD code/curse/whatever you want to call it" - they are too good a program not to. Typically I would have a pretty good pulse on this game, as both were old Sectional 40 adversaries (how much fun would that old sectional have been this year!?) and I would have watched plenty of snaps from both. But, not anymore...have only seen very little on Linton, and not one snap of MD all year. But- feel like this years Linton team has that "this is our year" vibe to it....I'll take Linton by a couple scores.

Interesting. I knew that Memorial considered Enlow their "homefield" - but wasn't aware that they would refuse to play on others field if it was in fact their home game. I seem to remember a day and age when Mater Dei would glady go to other fields in order to keep the game on Friday - but I also remember when they would play on Saturdays because none were available. Again - doesn't much matter - just didn't understand the dynamic if EC wanted to play Saturday. Good luck to both teams

Well...we must have heard conflicting reports. It was my understanding they (EC) requested Saturday as were told their was a "craft fair" at Enlow. It was at that time the HC just said "play it on Friday then" So my question was why weren't other E-ville fields offered??

Can't believe this game is tonight and not tomorrow. I understand Bosse field is occupied by a "craft fair" - but really, none of the other 6 Evansville fields available?? Just a little jealous actually - wish we were playing tonight. The extra day can be excruciating!!

When you are waxing your opponents by an average of 28+ (outside of EC) , really no need to throw the ball. Their QB is plenty capable. L-Burg is solid all the way around, Raiders will have their hands full.

Absolutely not - you don't want to open up that can of worms.

LOL....thanks for the compliment, I guess?? ps...bigger doesn't always = stronger

Congrats to the Miners - Boy what fun an ol Sectional 40 would have been this year, huh??! (MD, SR, and Linton) ... From afar , it seems like MD isn't quite the team they were last year - whereas it seems Linton is every bit if not more than years past. SO - if not this year for Linton to get over the MD hump, then when? ps...this is assuming MD gets past Triton, which I don't think is a given.

Geez ...does everyone in the HNAC run some sort of "Wing" offense!?!? Granted, I know very little about the conference, except what I read on here. But between the above mention Knox, Pioneer, Judson, LaVille...

Always easy to play arm-chair QB.

What offense scheme did Radtke bring to Knox?? How long has he been there now ?

Don't think Sullivan can match Linton's physicality and/or stop their run game - Linton wins comfortably.

"Have not seen a bit of film on the Panthers this season, so I may totally eat my words - but if Boonville has their heads on straight, I wouldn't be shocked to see the Panthers heading home Friday. Just saying..."

Wow - I'll eat my words on this one. I was dead wrong. Congrats to OV

In my opinion- I don't think that's necessarily fair- as I believe the way the rule is written, it leaves itself open for interpretation. (Meaning, it's not just clearly black/white). What one official may view as "clearly intended" - another official may not. (I know you don't want to hear that) And we can agree to disagree. And it the end you will be correct because you wear the stripes, and I do not!

LOL ....this seems to have become Bobref's "cross-to-bear" so-to-speak. Maybe that's not the correct phrase..."white whale" ?? Just something that he seems to be very passionate about. I think I have issue with interpretation of the rule- but we've gone down that rodeo before lol

I know Providence has a solid squad - but I have a hard time believing a team that lost to 1A Providence will give HH trouble. Duly noted...

Wait...what?? You don't stand a chance of beating Pike Central?? Ok then...

Have not seen a bit of film on the Panthers this season, so I may totally eat my words - but if Boonville has their heads on straight, I wouldn't be shocked to see the Panthers heading home Friday. Just saying...

I know 10-0 vs. 10-0 is exciting. And kuddos to Owen Valley for reaching that mark and turning around their program BUT - I don't think they have any idea what they're in store for Friday night. Just my humble opinion

I don't think anyone is saying there will be a perfect system in any format - but what seeding does allow that the "blind draw" does not is giving credence to a good regular season. The regular season should mean SOMETHING. Wrestling coaches have figured this out for years. You establish a criteria, and stick with it. Will there be some grumblings about who got the #1 or who got the #5...sure, but it sure as heck beats the alternative of having 1-8 playing 1-8 while 2 unbeaten play in the 1st round. And anyone who can't see that is just being stubborn. Which brings me to my last point in all of this - unfortunately the IHSAA isn't going to take any action without the nudging of the IFCA...and unfortunately half of the coaches in the State won't support seeding, because they are hoping for that 2-7 vs. 1-8 and to be able to "sneak" into the 2nd round or Championship. Which, to me, is too bad.

I can't/nor do I want to go through all 6 pages of this thread, but in my skimming of the material I think something gets over-looked and overshadowed by the "qualifying" people. Seeding DOES NOT have to equal a qualifying process. YOU CAN STILL HAVE AN ALL-IN, SEEDED sectional! It really is THAT SIMPLE and, IMO, improves the tournament greatly and brings us towards the 21st century. It gives value to a good regular season (even if it is not perfect) and its not that hard. Wrestling coaches have been figuring it out for years.

What the heck did we do to get dragged into the conversation?? Our numbers and socioeconomics (what do you call it..."true enrollment" or whatever) tend to dictate some things. But we have our process and it works for us. (I notice no mention of last Friday night outcomes....) But, carry on I guess....if I could find a Will Smith meme (Keep our/my name out your mouth lol) I would, just not enough time. lol

BoonVegas's defense is pretty tough/physical (no idea what happened in the Linton game) - they could maybe pose a few problems for Gibson ...but eventually GS will figure it out and put points up. Meanwhile, I don't see Boonville's O posing many problems for that Titan D...I believe Gibson will win fairly convincingly and end another stellar regular season. Which, if I'm doing my math correctly ...is SR the last INDIANA team to beat the Titans, and that was 2 years ago?? That's pretty remarkable.

Appreciate the Courier's effort to bring the issue to light - but it is not new to this year nor will it stop in the future. Those that play the game best will reap the rewards. Publishers hands are tied really for coming out and calling it what it is - everyone is afraid to get sued nowadays - IHSAA included.