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Wow...just seeing this! I like this move.

As they deserved with a shutout loss to Southride and a loss to Linton. No offense to those fine programs, but I think it's fair to say they're not in Reitz' league.

Where did you have Boonville prior to last week? The Pioneers knocking off Reitz was probably the biggest surprise to me last week.

Admittedly, I'm not much of a hockey fan. More of a occasionally watch the playoffs type of guy. What happened to the Red Wings? I remember them being so dominant back in my early years. I do like the Tigers. They are one team I wish was good every year. Can't believe they signed Javy in free agency. El Mago hasn't met a breaking ball in the dirt he doesn't like.

Thanks for sharing. Your Coach GET'S IT! Loved the way he kept the focus on the fact it was one game and the Patriots still haven't won Sectionals. Especially loved seeing him ensure the Seniors from Gibson Southern were shown respect as they left the field.

Do you think an invite to the HCC would rekindle fan interest? Though it seems like the HCC would be foolish to reconsider. Are home crowds no longer large? That is one place I've been to many of times and the large homeside would always be packed with plenty of people standing around the fences.

LOL...There's no telling what Reinsdorf would do to the Sox. He basically ruined them the past two seasons by insisting they hire his good friend Tony. It's been well documented by the Chicago media that he forced LaRussa onto his GM and President. He could be the worse owner in Pro Sports simply because he's awful in two different leagues. The Bulls have done absolutely nothing outside of hitting the generationaly lottery with Jordan. The year the Sox won the World Series could be the only year they've actually won a playoff series with Reinsdorf as the owner. If not, there's no way it's happened more than once. Honestly, between the Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Purdue, I'm not really sure why I enjoy watching sports.

Agreed. Does 1 loss UT, without playing in the SEC Title game, get in over TCU? Personally, I would put them there. I guess though they're screwed if Bama beats Georgia in Atlanta. But, I wouldn't be surprised if Kelly pulls out a W on Saturday night in Baton Rouge. I'll be surprised if TCU can survive back to back weeks on the road in Austin and Waco without a Loss. I agree with Temp. I hate putting too much stock into a Week 1 performance because teams can change drastically throughout the season; however, it's too hard to overlook that loss to Georgia. It wasn't even competitve. It was the equivalent to Georgia inviting Georgia Southern or Coastal Carolina to a nice paycheck and ass whooping in Atlanta.

Yeah, I was expecting this at some point. Keep in mind, this is the same guy who doesn't have an Agent, held out as a Rookie, and then complained this offseason when the Bears wouldn't make him the highest paid LB in the NFL. At this point it feels like the Bears got whatever they could for somebody they had zero interest in signing this offseason. Good luck to whichever team entertains contract talks with him. He clearly doesn't like honest feedback from a GM. The Bears cap space is crazy. Either Poles is a genius and will quickly turn the Bears around or the next 3 or so years are going to be very UGLY to watch.

As a former Duneland player currently living in Noblesville I’m fully convinced Noblesville could have competed for the DAC title this year. Outside of Crown Point, the DAC is now a 5A Conference. Lake Central and Portage either don’t care or simply can’t figure out how to be very good at football again. Cody is probably right that CP the team is likely very overrated. The coaching staff is fantastic you fool. Having huge lines, and that’s about it, doesn’t get you far post Duneland. Maybe I just jinxed that crap out of Carroll, but I don’t think Crown Point has enough talent to keep up with them. Crown Point is very methodical with no game breakers. I can easily see Carroll or a Hamilton County team countering with size and making life very difficult for the ‘Dogs.

Or DT. Randomly saw a FB post of his claiming CP would win state.

LOL. I was curious to see where he had Carroll as well. I watched most of their game with Penn. I was very surprised by their size, speed, and talent. I've been burned before thinking Carroll was ready for Hamilton County so I'll patiently wait to see how this unfolds.

And he looked pissed on the sideline.

Great write up. I have more to comment on later, but my intial reaction was to look at Martinsville's resume. Jeckyl & Hyde to say the least. They've beaten your favorites to make the 5A South Semi-State as well as a solid Franklin team. Nothing wrong with losing to Mooresville. The losses to Plainfield and Decatur Central are headscratchers. Speaking of the Hawks, talk about a complete letdown vs. expectations from this forum.

That's what I really like about East Central. A lof of 4a/5a/decent amount of 6a programs would consider a 21-19 loss to Roncalli as a moral victory. Not the Trojans. They believe they belong on the field in that game. Man, not sure anyone can play spoiler to New Pal. East Central definately has an advantage and that they would get the survivor of the Evansville rematches in Regionals. The winner of an assumed New Pal/Roncalli Regional could be fairly banged up come Semi-State.

I think you may have East Central too low. I was really impressed with them on Friday night. Play just like Roncalli. Strong on the lines, disciplined defense, and an offense that's relentlessly going downhill. Fun game to watch. Roncalli's defense was unreal within the 10 yard line. I haven't been able to find a good clip showing the block that negated the long TD run from East Central with about 2 minutes left.

Brownsburg North Central (Farmersburg) New Prairie Evansville Reitz Zionsville Cathedral Roncalli Carroll (Flora) Western Boone Twin Lakes

Possibly. I’m very intrigued by the idea of North winning this Sectional. I think it would give them a huge confidence boost and they would go on to win the North. If I’m North’s OC if I’m finding every way possible to get the ball in Johnson’s hands on a high percentage plays. He is the type of talent that can take over a playoff game.

I think LC would have waxed that Ville team. The ‘92 team really had a chance against Ben Davis.

Let's be honest. They have arguably the best coach in the state and 6A talent playing at 4A. Nobody in 4A is going to want to see them in the playoffs. Per 247: Senior Class: 6'7 OT committed to Louisville 6'1 WR committed to Ball State Junior Class: 6'5 OL with at least 20 Power 5 offers Sophomore Class: 6'2 DL with an offer from Tennessee listed. I'm sure there are other offers that aren't reported in 247. Outside of the above list I'm sure they have at least 5 guys (likely more) who will/could play at various levels of college.

Be honest Parkhurst, you got Merrillville 49 - Snider 10 in front of a sold out Demaree Stadium? Get a little payback for Jamaal Williams and that '92 team that was legitimately good enough to win State?

Not even Andrean? Most of what you said in this thread is the equivalent of saying water is wet. Nobody in this thread other than maybe Parkhurst has stated at all this season they think a northern team has a shot at 6A or that 5A is a meat grinder this year. Congrats on your hyperbolic diatribes, I guess.

YIkes. Procrastinated and completely forgot to put my picks in last week.

indeed. Definately not the same as when my mom lived there. She grew up in the small Village of Riverdale that is across the Little Cal River from Chicago. Her childhood home recently sold for a whopping ~$35K.

Thornton Towship (my moms alma mater in Harvey) has definately seen better days. But, for a brief period in the '90's, they had Randle El, Tai Streets, and Napolean Harris in the hallways among others.