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Which one?

How would you feel if the exchange had been for the imprisoned Marine, instead of a black, lesbian basketball player?

49 out of 100 is not a majority. In this instance, it is a plurality.

Very classy move by Hamilton Southeastern. Outstanding sportsmanship. Kudos to them. https://www.wthr.com/article/life/heartwarming/hamilton-southeastern-donates-semi-state-money-to-memorial-fund-for-carroll-hs-student-owen-scheele/531-96a41c8e-c71d-4bdb-b2d9-aef3e3c26781 HSE donates semi-state money to memorial fund for Carroll H.S. student The Royals lost to Carroll in a Class 6A semi-state game last month. FISHERS, Ind. — Despite a heartbreaking loss in their semi-state football game last month, Hamilton Southeastern scored a win with a show of sportsmanship after the game. The Royals lost to Carroll High School from Fort Wayne, 21-15, on Nov. 18. The Chargers had dedicated their season to the memory of Owen Scheele, who died this summer after a brief battle with cancer. According to WPTA-TV, Hamilton Southeastern donated a portion of the money they received from the IHSAA for reaching semi-states to the Owen Scheele Memorial Fund, which was created to "allow Owen to touch lives in his community for many years." “Obviously, our outcome on that night was what we wanted, it wasn’t what they wanted,” said Carroll High School athletic director Dan Ginder. “But they were still able to celebrate the life of Owen with us.” Carroll's run ended with a loss to Center Grove in the Class 6A state championship game, but Ginder said HSE's gesture shows the amazing side of sports that goes beyond wins and losses.

The Tarblooders’ win was the first state championship by a Cleveland public school in the tournament era (50 yrs.).

So, if I understand what happened, on 3rd down Team A ran it down very close to, but short of, the line to gain. They then lined up for 4th down, and Team B encroached, resulting in a half the distance penalty, but not a 1st down. The linesman mistakenly told the box man to display 1st down on the box, not 4th down. Team A then ran a play into the line which was stopped for no gain, mistakenly thinking it was 1st down when, in reality, it was 4th down. Since, they were still short of the line to gain, the ball went over to Team B. The question seems to be, should/could the officials have done something to correct the fact that Team A was misled as to the correct down? The only rule that directly addresses errors relating to downs provides: “The referee shall correct the number of the next down prior to the ball becoming live after a new series of downs is awarded and prior to the declaration of the end of any period.” This rule does not seem to address the situation presented here. So, what do you do if you’re the Referee here? If I were wearing the white hat here, my thinking would be that I can’t let Team A be disadvantaged in a way that potentially impacts the outcome of the game due to an officiating error if there is any way I can avoid that result. And there is. Rule 1-1-6 is part of the “God Rule,” and provides: “The referee has authority to rule promptly, and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, on any situation not specifically covered in the rules.” I would then put the ball back at the 2 yd. line and replay 4th down.

I’m sure someone is already looking closely at this, but I would really like to see something that cross-references NIL opportunities with transfer portal activity. You see where this is going, right?

He follows former Butkus Award winners Manti Te’o and Jaylon Smith to Notre Dame. It’s worth noting that both T’eo and Smith then won the Butkus Award at the collegiate level, too.

For my money, she stole the show in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

As always, today is a great day to be an Eagle!

Michigan will run the ball down their throats. It won’t be pretty. The question is whether Michigan’s defense can limit TCU’s big plays. TCU really depends on those.

He has the quickest release of any QB I’ve seen, other than The GOAT. I guess that’s what comes from leading the league in getting sacked for a couple of seasons.

Please feel free to join the Eagles’ live stream celebration today at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. https://www.stedwardeagles.com/live-broadcast

Irish will play South Carolina in the Gator Bowl, Dec. 30.

I would buy a ticket to see that. For what it’s worth, Calpreps: PROJECT A MATCHUP neutral field [2022] St. Edward (Lakewood, OH) 31 (87%), [2022] Center Grove (Greenwood, IN) 14 (13%)

Moeller last won in 2013, Ignatius in 2011. There's a new sheriff in town.

#20 Lakewood (OH) St. Edward defeats Springfield, 28-14, to win the Ohio Div. 1 title. That gives the Eagles rings for 2010, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2022. If there was any doubt before, it’s now clear that the mighty, mighty Eagles have surpassed St. X, Elder, St. Ignatius, Moeller, and the rest as Ohio’s premier program. As always, it’s a great day to be an Eagle!

Heard today that Buchner was QB1 in the first 2 practices this week, to Pyne’s very obvious dissatisfaction.

Actually, just a reflection of the times. Pyne knew he wasn’t going to be the starter in the Spring, when Buchner had recovered from his shoulder surgery. So, why risk his value to another program by participating in the bowl game, where he might get injured.

Coaches, publicize this to your seniors who have played their last football games. A great way to stay connected to the game.

The Div. 2 championship game featured two one-loss teams … both of whom lost only to St. Edward this year.

No love for the Eagles? Division I – Friday, 7:30 p.m. No. 1 Lakewood St. Edward (14-1) vs. No. 4 Springfield (13-1)

No doubt the multiplier is a blunt instrument, while a success factor actually addresses the issue in a more focused fashion.

The IHSAA “claims a monopoly” on broadcast rights in the same way you claim a monopoly on the sale of your home. You are entitled to the “monopoly” because you are the exclusive owner of the product. It’s the IHSAA’s tournament. They take the risk, they’re entitled to a reasonable return on their investment.