Lysander

1 minute ago, oldtimeqb said:

Can anybody see the Dwenger-Zionsville or Heritage Christian - WeBo scores?

I can’t seem to find them on here. 

Pioneer - Andrean never happened either, apparently.

21 minutes ago, oldtimeqb said:

I think the coldest game I have ever attended was Nov. 21, 2008.  Chatard/Memorial semi-state.

According to the almanac it was 25 at kickoff and 20 degrees at 10pm. 

https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/in/evansville/KEVV/date/2008-11-21

I think @Lysander and @tango were there and can confirm the cold. 

 

Since then, I’ve been to an 18 degree college lacrosse game in February in Chicago sitting on snow covered bleachers and that felt TOASTY compared to that Chatard/Memorial game in 2008.
 

Coldest I’ve ever been in my life.  

In all honesty, my sentiments (in most things football related as well) probably falls not too far from @PhilLee ‘s.  With that, much like what @Prospect has stated, I’ll do whatever it takes (as a fan) to see the kids and coaches put together this Frankenstein monster of a 2020 season and ride it to some kind of completion.

My better half and I had already decided we weren’t going to LOS if the opportunity presented.  In part because we have some aged and ailing older relatives we are involved in the care of and in part because we just don’t want the potential hassle.

if we can just cull 3 more weeks out of this beast I’ll consider it a mission accomplished.

@BobRef - thinking I might need one of your “cliche call-outs” for the above.  I am aspiring for 100% on the cliche meter....someday.

10 minutes ago, LCCAlum said:

I think there will be a reduction in attendance anyway. If the play at LOS, I imagine they will clear the stadium after every game and you will have to buy a new ticket. It's the model that was done at the Volleyball State finals. That gives the fans from the two competing schools the best opportunity at a social distance lower sideline seat. 

I wonder if that might not be the model post-COVID as well.  I could see it as possibly revenue enhancing.

1 minute ago, MarshallCounty said:

The world is full of special people.

I’d suggest inserting “Ed.” somewhere in that sentence.

6 minutes ago, Titan32 said:

Don't pull me into this LOL!  I can say both teams were battle tested from the PAC.  Southridge in the shotgun wing T is hard to prepare for because even if you can run the plays on scout, game speed is a whole different animal.  Coach B. will add a little bit to the play book each week as well.  Should be a fun game.

Stay in your lane, bro.....stay in your lane.... (think I may have broken that rule on another thread, btw).

15 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

Please elaborate.  I may be many thing but a supporter of socialism isn't one of them.   Just go and read my various posts on the OOB forum.

 

No, you are definitely not.  I can vouch for that.  

Outside of HS football and some of your opinions there,  you and I are actually pretty simpatico.

Man....that kind of stung to say.....

33 minutes ago, 2017statechamps said:

And for that matter......

Regardless how close Sags might be to determining how these games might play out, I marvel at times to just how predisposed folks who know better are inclined to the default that bigger schools automatically are going to defeat smaller school.

If 2A Mater Dei can compete effectively and even outright win the SIAC against much bigger schools (and no one gives it even a second thought) then why is a stretch to imagine Southridge doing so?  

Especially a Southridge team that has won the 2A State Championship and defeated Mater Dei on the way?  Why don’t folks just assume they could compete in the SIAC as effectively as Mater Dei?

edit.  Believe me, some of the 5A Sectionals around the state should thank God there aren’t some decent 2A teams playing in them.

7 hours ago, Impartial_Observer said:

Boss Hogg has been given free reign by the governor and has a presser scheduled Thursday. 

Yeah......and I am not optimistic.  I can envision the razor wire going up on the county line perimeter.

I’m scheduled to spend the first week in December at Disney with every in-law for ten generations and then go back to Florida a couple of weeks later.  

In all honesty, if it wasn’t for a seriously ailing aunt in Connersville that I am really close to and a Mom with dementia in Indy, my wife and I would just stay there through April.  

At this point, both of us pretty much run our individual business/jobs by phone and laptop anyway....and if I need to do something in Indy involving real human contact I have enough people that can stand in for me that I can do it from most anywhere.

4 minutes ago, Prospect said:

Offensively for Chatard I would agree. Looks like they are averaging about 11 less points a game than last year, but their defense is also really good. I still like Chatard by 3 tds, but we could also see a 10-0 type of game.

Running clock games were the norm last year during the regular season with Cathedral (as a losing effort) probably the only exception.  

Yeah, last year’s group played fast and the conditions at Concordia last Fall took a little getting used to.  

Just now, Prospect said:

Marion county will be the big one. Allowing no fans in Marion county wouldn't shock me at all. 

Yep.....I’m afraid of the same.

7 minutes ago, Prospect said:

Concordia's defense is really good. Their offense has been hit or miss all season even when Davis has been in the lineup. I just don't think they can score enough against and I think it will be similar to last year and the Trojan's will extend the lead in the second half.

I’d just emphasize to everyone that this year’s Trojan squad is different than last year’s.  Last year’s group could put 21 on you if you blinked your eyes.  This year’s group is a little more methodical.  
 

One big difference this year will be the field.  It was grass last year and it was pretty wet and muddy.   It really slowed down both teams last year.

1 hour ago, Huge Football Fan said:

Or not

Yeah....there seems to be some disagreement about that.

4 minutes ago, clhs2man said:

Had a good time talking to some of the Chatard fans at the ACME Bar and Grill last year. I will be coming down for the game, but will be going to my daughter's home (she lives close to Butler) to visit so I probably won't be needing the food recommendations.

As you mentioned, Concordia had a large number of Juniors last year so expectations were pretty high for this year. Unfortunately we fell victim to the contact tracing quarantine situation and were without a fair number of starters for about 5 of the regular season games. Losing the Homestead game without our QB and 4 other starters really was disappointing and set the stage for the poor performance against Snider the next week with the same starters out for that game. It wasn't until the Oak Hill game that we started to gel back together after playing with constantly changing lineups. If we play like we did against Norwell I think we can be competitive, but who knows what is happening with Covid, by Friday we could be missing more players again.

Really looking forward to Friday no matter what the outcome, this is the first time in Concordia Lutheran High School history that we have won back to back sectional football titles.

Heck...I was at the ACME last year.  I had the chili and a tenderloin.  Enjoy your time visiting your daughter near Butler (my Alma Mater).  

3 minutes ago, jakone said:

One reason the top of the SAC has trouble later in the tourney is their biggest school is 20th in the state in enrollment.

Honestly, when the IHSAA set up the “new” 5A, the only legit team was Snider....and they bumped up and down between 5A and 6A.

6 minutes ago, Ballhawk said:

4A south is definitely loaded.  I agree on Roncalli, but I like the job Kirschner's done at Mt. Vernon.  That game might be the best around this Friday.

If I wasn’t already committed to attend Chatard/Concordia, I’d be watching or looking for whatever tickets @Impartial_Observer might be able to finagle for that game.  I think it’s the Game of the Week.

Just now, Muda69 said:

No, just you.  Sore about getting a downvote. Hence your response.

 

 

Naw...it was actually reassuring to me that you were still around....otherwise I wouldn’t have even noticed.....lapdogs get so little credit...deservedly.

Just now, Muda69 said:

 https://www.dictionary.com/browse/butthurt

 

Thanks....errr...seems to me someone else here has some certain soreness...

I’m just a happy panther.

6 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

I have already voiced my opinion in this thread of what is best for competitive balance in Indiana high school football.  Sorry that isn't enough "spine" for you.  And I will stand up for somebody I consider a friend, and do it with downvotes if necessary.  Interesting to see you get butt hurt about it.

 

My butt is fine.....”panther-like” I’ve been told....whatever that might mean.....I’ll take it as a compliment, though..

Just now, DT said:

 

Absolutely.  You and your cohorts deserve credit as well.  We all participated in a massive lobbyinmg effort which lead to the implementation of The SF.  I thought that was common knowledge.

So I deserve a medal too?  This just gets better and better.  

8 minutes ago, DT said:

The last time we went through this exercise, the Success Factor was the outcome of our efforts.

Perhaps we will have the opportunity to influence policy and decision making once again.

Wow....you’re taking credit for that? 

I thought megalomania was something I only read about as regards Dr. Doom in the Fantastic Four.............when I was 8. 

27 minutes ago, Ballhawk said:

I'd say Chatard is a sure bet to pick up another regional title.

Roncalli has a tough test at Mt. Vernon.  The winner of this game is probably a slight favorite to represent the north in the finals, although Mooresville and/or Evansville Memorial will be a test in the semistate.

Heritage Christian gets two-time defending 2A champ Western Boone.  The Stars are playing their best football right now and will be a strong test for HC.

Covenant Christian gets undefeated South Putnam, who had trouble with the pass D against Parke Heritage.  After knocking off 1A favorite Lutheran, will CC have a hangover from that big win?

I'd say that 2 of the 4 CCC teams make it to semistate.

Yeah...think I’m there too.  That said...not entirely sure which 2 teams, though.  

Seriously though, I would NOT want to play Roncalli at this point of the season.  They lost early to Chatard but have won some tough, tough games.  They beat a “relatively” healthy East Central at season's end pretty definitively.  

Seriously thinking they might well show up at Lucas Oil.

Muda....thanks for the downtick it reminds me of the good old days when we fought like cats and dogs and you had some semblance of a spine.

Makes me sad seeing you a lapdog for DT....feel for ya’.

Just now, DT said:

I just want to get the 2.0 Multiplier Initiative implemented before the next round of reclassification.  Its my contribution to the greater good relative to competitive balance and sportsmanship in Indiana GHigh School Football.  Would you agree that it is indeed a noble cause?

Raking my leaves is a noble cause.  

You throwing crap on a wall is....well.... just something else distracting that I need to clean up as I rake my leaves.

1 minute ago, DT said:

Always and forever obsequious relative to the cause

My only cause is to not favor lunacy and shy from self-aggrandizement.  

Consider me obsequious.

You?