BTF

Back down to 5A next season just in time for an uptick in talent. Doesn't make much sense, but nonetheless, they'll be a legitimate contender next year. To be fair, Homestead wasn't exactly healthy themselves until week 3 or so if my memory serves me correctly.

Alignments wouldn't be assessed until the season is over. We would have four seasons in the books. I think everyone is in agreement that the Sagarin Rating is pretty accurate by seasons end. Not sure how else to do it. The IHSAA should take advantage of this opportunity that's been gifted to them. Sagarin ONLY does this for the state of Indiana. They should put it to use somehow.

Concordia is a solid team with a pretty good defense. I think they'll be competitive, but I like Chatard by 14 in this one. I think if I were to drive to Indy on Friday, I'd be curious to see how Homestead matches up with Westfield. Four good FW/Indy games to choose from.

My logic is that 1.5 is too weak, and 2.0 is too strong. Let's meet in the middle at 1.75. I don't see Dwenger playing at the 6a level. Would it make 6a North more interesting? Absolutely. Will Dwenger ever be crowned as state champions? I'm 95% certain the answer is "no." Snider hasn't won the big class in almost three decades. If the Panthers can't beat schools three times their enrollment, then neither can the Saints. Those two programs have been on equal footing for years with a slight edge going to Snider. If I were a dictator..................and I sincerely wish I was; I would throw out the idea of a multiplier even though I've been an advocate of it for years. My position has changed since I have no desire to see New Palestine win 4a every single year............unless we continue using the point system for the publics. Realignment every four years instead of two using the current point system x 2. Using Sagarin, I would place the the top sixteen programs during that four year period into 6a. Divide the remaining five classes according to enrollments and points. If we are being honest with ourselves, the 6a class is an even bigger problem than the dominance of the p/p's. Cut it in half............from 32 to 16..............problem solved.

It doesn't make sense because talented classes typically run in two year cycles. The 19' & 20' teams do well, then the program has a downturn in talent. The less talented kids move up a class. Actually, it makes no sense at all. Reclassify every four years in my opinion.

Snider goes down to 5a with an uptick in talent............what a shame. Let's negotiate and arrive at 1.75.

That's a fun site. It looks like St. Francis (Fort Wayne) would have beaten Alabama in 2018

Pioneer < New Haven < FW South Side

Thirty four years of at least one victory in the tournament? That's insane. Thanks for sharing.

Sagarin had three teams from the SAC in the top ten last week after the conference got it's first taste of outside competition. This week didn't do them any favors though........especially the Warsaw game.

We could also debate that the SAC is best pound for pound. But for now we'll take #3 overall. Southend is off base and you are right, it was probably just a knee jerk reaction from last night. I think we all know that the SAC is a stronger conference with Homestead and Carroll. Both those programs are at their peak as a result of amping up their competition.

They didn't need the pass game last night to beat Homestead. To be fair, Homestead is the better team. But for Snider to have a chance, they should have been running 9 of 10 plays. Had they done that against Carroll last year, they would have won by two touchdowns. Pass plays are drive killers for this particular Snider team. Moving forward. I like Homestead against Warsaw..........probably by a couple of touchdowns. Homestead has a much better defense than Carroll and an offense that is just as good.

I won't question that. He did exactly what he had to to stay in the game. The defense forced a couple of turnovers and that was all she wrote.

The SAC is the third best conference in the state. There is no debating that. Carroll just ran into a team that they didn't match up well with. Everything about Warsaw screamed upset. And after watching the game, I'm not so sure it was even an upset. They did exactly what they had to do to pull it off. Run the ball, eat clock, and force a turnover. Last nights game doesn't mean that the SAC is down and that Warsaw would beat every team in the SAC. It just means they drew the team they had to draw to advance. There will be more state championships for the SAC in the near future. Snider has a good shot by going down to 5a with an upturn in talent. Dwenger will always be in the hunt no matter what anyone says. I wouldn't even count Luers out this year, though next year might be a bit better for them. Concordia is solid and keep an eye out on Wayne in 4a.

Snider could be the favorite in the SAC next year. Haupert will be a better passer. He's already a good runner. They will run over teams if they want to. But they have to want that.

Homesteads defense is MUCH better than Carroll's. I don't think Warsaw matches up well with the Spartans. Homestead is just a well rounded team.

They've been coached like that for years. The idea is that if you are looking at the quarterback, the receiver can gain a step or two. Separation. Touchdown.

Lol, ouch. Good job Tigers.

Time?

I can't see how much time is remaining, but it looks like this game is over. Congrats to Warsaw.

Warsaw is in the drivers seat. I'm not sure how Carroll can win this game. They can't stop Warsaw's run game at all.

Another pass, another interception. Homestead can't stop Brown. Oh well.

Another drive killed with the pass. They did the same thing last year against Carroll.

Pretty much sums it up.

Snider can win if they keep it on the ground. Messing around with the pass is killing drives.