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On another note, Kevin Warren should be forced to make a public statement on how he continues to justify the imbalance of divisions. You could make a rational argument that the 6 best teams in the B10 are in the East, and that doesn’t include Indiana who already beat Illinois.

58 minutes ago, temptation said:

Temp’s hot take…mark the tape…a MAX of 2 more wins for the Hoosiers in 2022.

Not really a hot take.

Tom Allen is a likable guy and it’s hard not to root for him, but he’s not a P5 head coach.

10 minutes ago, temptation said:

But he won the social media recruiting summer national championship

It’s why I laugh when guys like @BTFsay there are 20-30 guys who could do Day’s job better than him. Recruiting is one thing, and honestly it’s half the battle. But you have to be able able to coach. See Jimbo Fisher.

Freeman’s young and I’m sure he’ll eventually figure out, but way too many ND fans refused to see the inherent risks of hiring a coordinator with no head coaching experience. 

12 hours ago, temptation said:

LOL, “the chosen one” right @Bobref?

Starting a lacrosse player at the most important position on the field hasn’t paid off.

When does Tommy Rees start to feel some heat? Seriously, ND didn’t land a QB in the 2022 class and don’t have one committed for the 23 class. 

16 hours ago, gonzoron said:

Yep, so far he's working with Kelly's choices. Not a good start.

Lol.

Kelly won 10+ games for 5 straight years with those “choices”.

Freeman can’t beat Marshall. He’s way in over his head.

4 minutes ago, BTF said:

You're looking good for a week, I'll give you that. 

Call it like I’ve see it.

Freeman has been SCHOOLED in all three of the 2nd haves he’s coached in. Glad he can recruit, going to need to develop that talent way ahead of schedule.

Freeman honeymoon over yet?

Conceding the game in the 4th quarter last week hasn’t really seemed to give Buchner a vote of confidence, and he’s not that good to begin with.

Just now, temptation said:

Where is the BD transfer QB from?

Not a clue in the world.

BD obviously a lot better than some people gave them credit for to begin the year, myself included, but man that just feels like a game they needed to win. 
 

Hats off to Coach Patterson and the Bears. Wasn’t that long ago they were the laughing stock big school Indianapolis football. 

38-0 Irish.

Cathedral came out swinging right out of the gate. Down 14-0, Chatard was able to put a couple good drives together sandwiched into between a Cathedral turnover, but stalled each time. Irish skill position players too much for Chatard and a pick 6 to end the half ensured a running 2nd half clock. Pretty ho-hum from there.

Can’t find much to nitpick other than a couple senseless penalties. Chatard will be fine rest the way.

Just now, GC42 said:

Cathedral 14

Chatard 0

Mid 1st Quarter

Cathedral completely in charge.

Cathedral showed up today…

2 hours ago, BTF said:

The reason I asked? Because I had no idea where Whiteland was. Quite frankly I had no idea where Decatur Central was. Originally I didn't think Indy had any representation in 5A this year. Now it appears they have two. Calling yourself state champs is a little sweeter when you can say you went through Indianapolis to get there.

Decatur Central has an Indianapolis address. It's just south of the loop in the SW corner of the city. It's a 10 minute drive from the airport. Whiteland is a growing suburban school in Johnson County, not terribly far from Center Grove. 

Plainfield is also a 5A school that most would consider Indy area.

1 hour ago, BTF said:

Five Notre Dame compliments in one post? Are you feeling ok?

Lol.

I don't like Notre Dame, that doesn't stop me from being objective. Notre Dame devised a wonderful game plan last week against Ohio State. Which is why Freeman just laying down in the 4th quarter is even more befuddling. 

5 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

The urban sprawl that will spring up along the new I-69 corridor will be convincing enough.

 

In the event Martinsville becomes a town of more than 50k people where people actual relocate you might have an argument. 

3 minutes ago, FastpacedO said:

I don't see any of the donut county schools listed as Indianapolis Area schools here: https://www.greatschools.org/indiana/indianapolis/schools/?gradeLevels[]=h

All those schools in that link have physical Indianapolis address. "Indy area" in most peoples minds are schools that make up metropolitan Indianapolis (city/township/surrounding counties). I myself think all the city/township + suburban schools make up the Indy area. Some think any school that is located in a bordering county is considered an Indy area school. Tough to convince me that a school like Martinsville or WeBo is an "Indy area" school.

4 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

Doesn't really matter.  They are an accident of geography.

 

Don't think Sheridan is "benefitting" from urban sprawl. I think the reverse is more accurate. Sheridan has one of the proudest football traditions in the state. They haven't won a sectional in 10 years. I would categorize their enrollment as stagnant at best. Seems like they are losing families looking to move closer to Indy. Certainly don't fit the profile of a school corporation benefitting from urban sprawl. 

39 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

They are both Indy area schools, "benefiting" from the encroaching urban sprawl.   A schools like Sheridan is as well.

 

I don't think anybody from Sheridan or WeBo considers themselves "Indy". 

2 hours ago, temptation said:

The Temp defines any school within 25 miles of Monument Circle an “Indy area school.”

Fair

Noblesville and Westfield about the furthest North you can get.

15 minutes ago, globemstr3 said:

I get it. I can say with passion Mt Vernon (Fortville) does not feel by De Facto they are a part of INDY. Just a thought.

Mt Vernon (at least to me) feels like an Indy school. Large parts of Fortville and McCordsville are very suburban.

I would not consider a school like Lebanon or WeBo to be Indy area school but by some people definition they are consider Boone is a doughnut county.

1 hour ago, Bash Riprock said:

Dabo must have fooled the adults that matter.......

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34548897/clemson-tigers-head-football-coach-dabo-swinney-agrees-new-10-year-115-million-contract

He's worth every penny.

Bench DJ for the true freshman needs to be his first million dollar move. They are a playoff team with a competent QB. Their defense is lights out once again. 

29 minutes ago, temptation said:

I’m not sure I totally agree.  Week 1 was huge for the SEC with Florida beating Utah.  
 

A two loss Georgia or Bama or a 1 loss Utah?

Very real chance OSU and Michigan are undefeated when they play. A 1 loss OSU/UM deserves to get in over a 2 loss Bama/UGA, in my opinion. SEC champion is getting in regardless, B10 champion is likely getting in unless teams like USC and Clemson run the table. Still have to factor in the B12 champion while they are still intact. 

13 minutes ago, gonzoron said:

That depends on what Ohio State does. Shouldn't be that hard to get in when they're taking 12.

 

Well 4 years from now that may be ND's angle but this year a 10-2 ND team shouldn't sniff the CFP. CFP is still taking 4 teams for the next few years. Trying to figure out ND's best win the last 5 years and wondering how they've made it into the CFP 3 of the last 5 years. 

1 minute ago, temptation said:

Yes, ND’s floor is still 9 wins.  10/11 likely.

Can't wait for the end of the year spin that a 10-2 ND teams deserves to be in the CFP because they played Ohio State close. 

2 minutes ago, gonzoron said:

Stay on topic. This is the Notre Dame thread.

Freeman get his first dub this week? Will his team show up in the second half? Hope it's not close at halftime.

1 minute ago, temptation said:

Day getting cute is exactly why I am hesitant to call him a top tier coach just yet.  This was debated in the other thread.  Once he decided to commit to the run and the ND defense was gassed, it was over.

50+ and +20.5 is still on the table huh?

You're on