BTF

19 minutes ago, Staxawax said:

Your statement is just as bold! I do think New Pal/Cathedral winner is your state champ. I’m not sure there are even 2 teams in 6A that could beat either of them.

Which part of my statement was bold?

1 minute ago, blueandgold2389 said:

Everything you just said is spot on. The offensive line looked great. The defense did some chasing as you mentioned, and the irish could not capitalize on 2 INTs. Elder was a great football team who is ranked number 1 in ohio. On a positive note there is not a team in 5A with the size and speed that elder had. They all around had a lot of weapons

 

In my opinion there is not a team in 5A who can play with Cathedral. All around Cathedral is the best in the state of indiana. Once again, In my opinion.

That's a bold statement. By saying "not a team in 5A who can play with Cathedral", you are implying that no one can come within a couple of touchdowns. For one, New Pal is still the team to beat until proven otherwise. Secondly, I guarantee both Valpo and Dwenger can "play with" your Irish. And 3rd, I can name four 6a teams who could not only "play with" Cathedral, but also beat them. That being said, kudos to Cathedral and how they are playing this early in the season, they will be a tough out for sure.

2 hours ago, Mebuck said:

Like I said over a month ago. I as a BD Guy, picked Homestead, and everyone laughed. I also said the Running back for Homestead would have a breakout year. 

I hope next week is a barnburner.  Love classics.

People have been laughing at comments like that for years, so I can't say I blame them. Snider and Dwenger have owned this conference. You were proven correct this year. Homestead is good. They've always had an offense that could compete statewide. The difference this year is that they have a defense. 

Am I hallucinating or did this really happen? Letdown from last week? Trap game? Not as good as we think? Plymouth THAT good?

1.     Homestead - They just look good, plain and simple.

2.     Dwenger - SAC championship looming on Friday against Homestead.

3.     Snider - Good team, but lots of weaknesses exposed against Concordia.

4.     Carroll - Another solid win last night, neck and neck with Snider for 3rd place bragging rights.

5.     Concordia - Can't wait to see this team in the playoffs against similar enrollment schools. Gave Snider fits last Friday.

6.     Northrop - Not a bad team, just playing in a conference that is stacked at the top this year.

7.     Luers - Not even in the same league as the Big 4 this year. What's going on there? Major rebuilding year?

8.     Wayne - Difficult to say whether they are 8 or 9 at this point. I will give them the benefit of the doubt.

9.     North Side - Not near as good as we expected or is the top of the SAC just THAT good?

10.   South Side - Showing some fight, but not ready for a leap in the standings as of yet. 

25 minutes ago, Olympian06 said:

A lot of people are going to be confused by the CE loss to Columbus North in Week 2... rivalry game, might as well throw that game out the window.. weird stuff happens lol 

Columbus North has been pretty solid the last couple of years, am I wrong?

1 minute ago, Olympian06 said:

Pickerington Central - 20

Columbus East - 14

Final

What a battle by CE against the #12 nationally ranked team... 4th and 1 at midfield and PC was able to just get it and run out the clock. 

Impressive

Northrop 29, Wayne 25

Carroll 42, North Side 0

4 minutes ago, Olympian06 said:

Pickerington Central - 20

Columbus East - 6

4:07 4th Q.

East recovers the onside kick. 

Nice!

13 minutes ago, Olympian06 said:

Pickerington Central - 20

Columbus East - 0

Early 4th Q 

20-0 doesn't sound bad all things considered.

Homestead 51, Luers 0..................sure if its in the 3rd or 4th

Snider, 31, Concordia 14

Snider 24, Concordia 14.................a couple of big plays by Snider has been the difference. Other than that, these two teams are pretty equal.

Homestead has an argument for best team in the North. Stay tuned.

Northrop 14, Wayne 13

Homestead 27, Luers 0

Carroll 21, North Side 0

Dwenger, 27, South Side 0

Snider 17, Concordia 7..................midway through 2nd quarter

I think it's a toss-up between Carroll and Warsaw.

Based on how this series had gone over the last few years, I was expecting Snider to "mercy rule" Carroll. I couldn't have been more wrong about the Chargers. Their 42-0 blasting of Luers was no fluke and the Knights showed last Friday that they aren't too bad of a football team. They have some big physical kids (not that skinny #23), quick wide receivers,  and a sophomore qb who is going to give the SAC fits for the next few years. I don't know if this program has turned the corner for good, but they will be solid at least for the next couple of years. 

I can't say I'm that surprised that Warsaw went up to MC and game back with a W. They have a great coach who's taken over a program in a great community. They will be in a thorn in the Kingsman's side come sectional time. 

Given that I was picking Michigan City to win at home against the Tigers, I've got to give Warsaw a slight edge over Carroll for Northern Team of the Week. 

48 minutes ago, Trojan88 said:

If Chatard is not in the top 15, then they would be first in line for #16. Of course, it will only really be answered in sectionals 🙂

Chatard? Warsaw? Michigan City? Sounds like we need to make a Top 20.

On 8/31/2019 at 11:50 AM, Staxawax said:

JMHO top 15 in the State of Indiana:

 

1. New Palestine

2. Warren Central

3. Avon

4. F W Snider

5. Brownsburg 

6. Carmel

7. Fishers

8. Lawrence North

9. Cathedral 

10. Lafayette Jeff

11. Center Grove

12. Westfield

13. Homestead 

14. Valparaiso 

15. F W Dwenger

 

Let the critiqueing begin......

 

I think you nailed the Top 15

1.     New Palestine

2.     Warren Central

3.     Avon

4.     Carmel

5.     Brownsburg

6.     Cathedral

7.     Valparaiso

8.     Center Grove

9.     Snider

10.   Dwenger

11.   Lawrence North

12.   Lafayette Jeff

13.   Homestead

14.   Fishers

15.   Carroll

16.   Westfield 

19 minutes ago, Huge Football Fan said:

I’m glad I have the right to disagree. I think the coaches did a great job of coming up with something. Seems to be working out very well so far. With the avg margin of victory getting more and more out of hand something needed to be changed. Week 1 had the lowest avg margin of victory since 9/9/2011 21.9. 

The coaches came up with this? That is what is so perplexing. I just don't know how the number 35 makes any sense. I don't know how it makes any sense to keep the clock running when the team coming back is mounting a comeback? I don't care who came up with it. It's a disappointing rule to say the least. It's almost as if the rule was created during a one hour meeting. Not enough time to think things through. Is what it is I guess. 

46 minutes ago, BLKnights7 said:

Carroll can play, their program is only going to get better and better.

It should, they have plenty of resources. 

10 minutes ago, Olympian06 said:

Snider vs New Pal in the State Title game a few years ago.. I believe New Pal was down by like 35 and came back to take the lead and Snider won the game. 

Snider was up on New Pal 42-14 in the second quarter before the Dragon's started chipping away. 

It's a lousy rule, plain and simple. 

On 8/27/2019 at 11:33 PM, DT said:

Carroll (Fort Wayne)

Yes, it was 6A vs 2A, but still Carroll vs Luers, and the Chargers smoked the Knights 42-0 in last weeks opener.  Maybe Carroll is finally starting to act like a big guy in this conference and start to make a move up the pecking order.  I've always thought Carroll to be a bit of a sleeping giant.  Homestead has sucked all the oxygen out of the room between the two schools since they joined the SAC together.  Doug Dinan has a nice program at Carroll, 67-36 over 10 years, very solid.  The Chargers will know if they are ready for prime time this week when they travel to conference heavyweight Snider.  Huge test and a possible program changer for Dinan's team.

Luers beat Wayne tonight. That makes Carroll's 42-0 thrashing of the Knights even more impressive. And then tonight against Snider, losing 21-20, difference being an extra point. Carroll finally looks like what a big suburban football program is suppose to look like tonight. Big and physical. Dwenger coming up September 20. 

26 minutes ago, Olympian06 said:

Pretty sure New Pal and Avon are the best 2 teams in the state regardless of class, but a lot of good teams right behind them. Warren, CG (still a very good team) Carmel, Valpo, Fishers, 

SAC is a beast this year. Keep and eye on Snider, Dwenger, Carroll, and Homestead.

New Pal solidifies their position as the team to beat in 5a. Dwenger and Valpo not far behind though. 

I would agree that Perry Township (Carroll) and Aboite Township (Homestead) have much in common. Both are very affluent areas. I would say the big difference between the two is that Homestead established themselves as a "program" back in the early 90's. Just so there is no confusion, my definition of a "program" is a team that is built for success year after year. Homestead has done that. They've been good for almost three decades now. They represented the North in 1998 and probably would have done so again in 2002 had Snider not had two weeks to prepare for them in sectionals. Just look back at their history and you will see plenty of 10 win seasons. I honestly think they could have gone toe to toe with Carmel two years ago. 

Carroll's success didn't really come until a couple years after Dinan took over. The turning point was about 2012. Sure they had a decent season here and there, but no consistency until 2012. The highlight of the Carroll program was upsetting Penn in 2014 and taking down Snider last year.