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Brutal. Just brutal. CW put 'em in position to win and THAT happens!?! I'm sad with Nowlin.

Very good point.

Brisker finally moved to the IR. I hope this is more of a case of protecting him and taking caution when the playoffs appear to be out of reach. We could be looking at a forced retirement if it's truly that serious.

Yep. Do you see any legal routes for NIL being regulated in someway?

I would think Kelly is sorta on the hot seat as well, but I heard an LSU insider say a month or so ago they would struggle coming up with cash for his buyout. IDK. Seems far fetched for a program like LSU to have to worry about cash buyout a coach. Still though, it's like a $60M buyout. That is pretty high. Is it just assumed at this point he's down to LSU and Michigan and nobody else has a shot but Michigan IF he does flip?

Didn't you say that you didn't think Michigan would ever enter a bidding war with the SEC or Ohio State? I get that he's right down the road from Ann Arbor, but IMO, their current staff doesn't have the sack to try outrecruiting Brian Kelly for a QB who likely cares more about NFL development than playing in Red Stick or the Big House. Obviously Michigan should put up a fight to recruit him, but entering a public bidding war for someone you're probably a longshot to land seems foolish to me.

I would probably take Westfield given homefield advantage and it's not going to be easy to knock them out 2 years in a row. It may benefit Crown Point to play on Saturday in attempt to get as many 'Dog fans down 65 as possible. Westfield has a very large homeside.

How exactly did a small rural school in Southern Kentucky become so good? I imagine it's not common for Kentucky's best team(s) to be outside of Louisville or Lexington.

Ha! I'm sure Trinity or DuPont Manual would love to get a shot at them in the 6A Playoffs. Unfortunately, Boyle is a rural school is Southern Kentucky who plays 4A.

It's all subjective, but the above argument is free from criticism that those 3 are definitive W's agianst LN: St. Edward has 5 losses and Boyle County hasn't played any of the Louisville teams. East St. Louis' best win was Loyola Academy, who ended up losing 2 weeks later to Wheaton St. Fancis. St. Fancis is not a Tier 1 Chicago Catholic League team. Loyola is still an 8A contender, but the elite Rambler teams don't lose to Wheaton St. Francins. East St. Louis plays in a very bad conference. The 2nd best team in their conference, who ESL only beat by 7, lost to Lawrence Central. IMG scored 3 points in a blowout loss to the Baltimore team that Center Grove played. Is IMG truly elite this year? ESL also dodges a lot of the top Chicago schools by playing in the 6A Tourney. Lincoln Way East is solid and could very well win the 8A Title. They have a lot of talent and a Junior at QB who is already commited to Oregon. But, they didn't play any Chicago Catholic powers in OOC and their Conference schedule is pretty weak. Homewood-Flossmoor is the only team in their conference that is similiar in demographics to LN and the Vikings have taken a major step back since Buzea left for Crown Point. Their best win is the 28-7 W over Nap Central and the Red Hawks have more in common with Westfield than an MIC school.

No. Not at all. They like to run out of jumbo sets and then throw the ball in play action. QB is going to MIami (OH). 2 best receiver's are a 6'4 TE going to Indiana State and a 6'3 TE who is only a Jr. and already has offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana and a few MAC per 247. He's possibly their best player. Very good at LB as well.

Moore took some unintentional shots at McKinney in the offseason and now McKinney is returning the favor:

Another point to add is DJ Moore made it known he liked Justin. He choose to sign the exension after the Bears traded Fields. He needs to move on if that's truly an issue for him. It's also clear to those who go to games and have roles on Chicago radio that Moore gives up on plays that aren't going to him.

I would think if you can lose to Fort Wayne South you can lose to anyone remaining in 3A. Including an undefeated Maconaquah squad that has to be feeling very confidant after winning the 1st Sectional Title in school history. I'll never count out FW Luers from winning a Title considering the comp they typically face in the playoffs is a step below the best they see from the SAC. But, as others have mentioned in this thread, this doesn't feel like a vintage Luers team that should strike fear in their opponents.

You think that happens in a new look HCC that is missing some of the current members? That's the only way I could see it happening. I can't see them teaming up with the Marion County Township schools again unless it was only for Football and Basketball.

I ran out of likes today. Good stuff...and I did not know you were on WOF!

This is why I don't know why you're guaranteeing Blue Rings for the 'Dogs. IMO, that is an offense that will not work against a big/strong defense that's also faster than you, aka LN or Ben Davis from last year.

Yep. I did like what CW and Thomas said yesterday in their pressers about play calling. They seem to be in sync on where Waldron failed. Now, good luck making it happen with an injured OL that has backups starting at both Tackle positions. Couldn't agree more, winning solves all. Perfect opportunity on Sunday to end the losing streak to the Packers.

I keep hearing rumors about shady things his staff has done in West Lafayette. You have any insight?

so, you're saying you've already talked to the wife and kids about a move from Crown Point to Carmel?

Nothing over the top great in his supporting cast. Just "good" 6A skill players. Their top WR can definately test CP's secondary if Sullivan has time to throw. He had some nice receptions in the game I watched against HSE's secondary.

I'm also curious to see how CP's secondary handles the Carroll WR's. The Chargers have a few with speed and ability to make difficult catches. I would be surprised if this was a high scoring game considering CP's offense has a tendancy to burn clock and I doubt Carroll's O will be completely kept in check. IF the Caroll OL can contain pressure and Sullivan is on this could be a lot closer than people think. Otherwise, I'll take CP by about 17 as I don't think Carroll will keep the CP offense in check. Crown Point does a good job in their 3-5 of making it hard for the QB to read a blitz or drop back in coverage from the LB'ers. Carroll's O is a really good litmus test for CP.

Personally, I think any poll that has Danville (KY), East St. Louis and Lincoln Way East in the Top 60 should include LN somewhere.

There was no logic in that statement. He saw a very young DC offense get bottled up against a great Snider D and foolishly thinks it correlates to this year. Personally, at this point Bloomington South is about the only team remaining in 5A who would surprise me if they ended up in LOS. 5A is wide open, IMO.