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I think this says more about the conference than Hobart’s defense. Again I haven’t seen them play and maybe they are that solid. Not to be disrespectful, but shutting out Highland twice, Munster, Griffith, and a down Lowell team just not really that impressive. As they say though you play who is on the schedule and the Brickies did the job against those schools. Only time will tell. That is a pretty interesting bit of info. Getting almost a quarter of their starters back gave a boost to second half of the season I’m sure.

The stats certainly don’t suggest that Hobart is an offensive juggernaut. Solid sure, but not an offense that makes you say how can it be stopped. Getting to a 10-2 record obviously means you have a good team. Which wins on the schedule would you consider quality wins? As for the QB power 30 times, sometimes it just takes 6 or 7. Ask any Mishawaka fan.

It was a good game. Plymouth made some big defensive plays. I think as long as the Rockies want to throw the ball 35+ times a game in mid-November in northern Indiana they will have a tough time moving on. Their running game was non-existent.

Just for the record, other than the fact that Warsaw and New Prairie both run the ball a ton, there aren’t a whole lot of similarities between the two systems.

I kind of agree with Goldrush. NP and Plymouth definitely have different styles and I think the physical play of New Prairie wins out in the end. That being said, I would be pretty surprised if Plymouth doesn't put some points on the board. The Plymouth coaching staff will have their team much better prepared than CMA was. I think the Cougars can get some pressure on the QB (looking at stats he doesn't run much so you know where he is going to be) and the DBs have to keep the ball in front of them, tackle the catch, and make Plymouth sustain drives. Mishawaka and Central should be a great game. I think most folks are leaning toward Central here, but I kind of think the Cavemen sneak out a victory. Didn't Coach Kinder say in an interview that they were missing most of the defensive line with injury the first time they played. I would pick Penn to win this game, but what the heck happened last week? I think Marian wins pretty easily against the Jimmies.

Four of six NIC north teams still alive. Pretty impressive. Lots of great games coming up.

I thought the exact same thing until we played them. Armstead literally ran for his life on every play. No running game at all to slow down the pass rush. I think they did have a few key injuries as well, but I’m sure every team can say that.

Sounds like both the Mishawaka vs Mish Marian and Penn vs Central were both good games. Obviously the weather had some impact on each game, but did it play a major part in the outcomes? Weather related turnovers, guy in the open slips or anything like that?

I certainly think Plymouth has a quality team and it’s quite possible whoever comes out of that sectional should win the regional as well. If you are trying to say that NP hasn’t seen an offense like Plymouth yet this year, I would say that cuts both ways. Plymouth hasn’t seen an offense like NP either. Baron does seem like a quality QB. In case you haven’t been paying attention NP has a kid at QB who can play just a little bit too. i haven’t watched the Plymouth/Concord game yet, but I didn’t think they were overly impressive against Northridge. If you turn the ball over to NP 5 times like Northridge did in that game NP will score well over 35 pts. Also, seems like NP moves some of their offensive guys to defense once and a while if/when necessary.

I certainly think Plymouth has a quality team and it’s quite possible whoever comes out of that sectional should win the regional as well. If you are trying to say that NP hasn’t seen an offense like Plymouth yet this year, I would say that cuts both ways. Plymouth hasn’t seen an offense like NP either. Baron does seem like a quality QB. In case you haven’t been paying attention NP has a kid at QB who can play just a little bit too. i haven’t watched the Plymouth/Concord game yet, but I didn’t think they were overly impressive against Northridge. If you turn the ball over to NP 5 times like Northridge did in that game NP will score well over 35 pts. Also, seems like NP moves some of their offensive guys to defense once and a while if/when necessary.

We don’t mind playing there. It’s more fun to boot you guys out at home anyway like we did each year you were in our sectional last go round. 🙂

Nice win for Mishawaka. I had heard they had a few defensive starters who missed the game with injury too. The offensive line for Adams was like a turnstile last night. Their QB was running for his life immediately after the snap all night.

Marian will win easily. I get the feeling that Concord is overrated, but not sure Jimtown can pull off the upset. Though I wish the Cavemen could pull it out, I don't think their defense will be able to Brownlee so Elkhart will win New Prairie will win, but am a little worried the game may be closer than people think. Penn will keep St. Joe winless on the season Riley will have it's way with Clay Washington keeps that momentum going.

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