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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.

https://twitter.com/mlcaterina/status/1175240513093550080?s=21 You were saying?

I think the offense is better but the defense is not quite as good. That team still played in the NSC so kind of hard to compare stats. I guess have a better feel after this week’s game.

He was suspended for getting ejected during their previous game with Jimtown.

Central wins pretty easily. Brownlee will have a big night. 42-7 Ill take Knox over Glenn 35-14 NIC south title game - Marian over Glenn 21-7 I’m a homer so gotta take NP over Mishawaka. Tight game for sure. Coach Kinder will try to chew up the clock and play keep away from the NP offense. Turnovers decided this game last year. 35-21 Penn ready for NIC schedule and handles Adams 42-14 Bremen over Clay 32-7 Riley over Washington 28-13

I’ll agree with you there. The secondary is usually the soft spot. I think Radtke is determined to stop the run and will make adjustments as needed against the pass. I wouldn’t be surprised if you see a few of the offensive guys slide into the secondary when things get serious.

Just wanted to throw it out there. I know I was reading comments about St. Joe having issues early in the year with personal foul penalties. Both NP and St Joe displayed great sportsmanship this week. I was a little concerned after all the penalties both ways against each other last year that there might be a little carry over into this season.

I think 3 games, (of which you have 6 players missing for 2 1/4 of) is just a tad bit quick to judgement. In addition those three games were against pretty solid competition. I do think in general Laporte is in a bit of a down cycle and the cupboard is a little bare so Coach Lowrey will have an uphill battle to keep the Slicers competitive for the next few years.

Clay, Glenn, and St. Joe (with quarterback issues) aren't really much of a test for the Knights defense. They may very well be legit, but they have yet to face any kind of challenge.

Does Riley have a shot against Marian? I didn’t think they would beat Adams and they did. Is this the defacto NIC south title game or does Jimtown have a say? Awfully quiet from the Mishawaka fans on here this year? What’s the story with the Cavemen this year. I know lots of kids back on Defense, but they seem to be givIng up some points. I heard offense has been turning it over a little on the YouTube Keith Kinder show.

Gotta love the Marian faithful getting a little dig in on a rival. 🙂

The South Division taking it to the North a little this week. Riley beating Adams. I gotta be honest, wasn't thinking they had much of a chance going into that game so congrats to the Cats as well. Marian vs St. Joe. I kind of thought Marian might win this one, but definitely didn't see that kind of a score. Elkhart Central did beat Jimtown so the north didn't get swept.