Boilernation

Yeah, we’ll see a lot of James Banks and Jeff George type talent all over LOS this weekend...There’s a major difference between a team with great football players and once in a generation type talent. Nevertheless, it’s the draw they were given, by no means am I saying the deserve sympathy.

Sucker punching a fan? That makes my blood boil. I hope that slap is held accountable for any medical needs and faces charges. Some body blows prior to the arrest wouldn’t have hurt either. I’m surprised to hear EN fans ventured to the Brickies section and acted in an antagonizing fashion. Did Hobart fans not retaliate?

Well, I guess putting a ref on the field is the only way The Region can touch the field in a 6A title game.

That’s fair if the penalty had any benefit on the play. I haven’t seen the replay, but those holds, if valid calls, could have had no impact on the play or directly benefitted Burbee’s long gains.

After hosting Carmel in Valpo's '75 3A State Champtionship win, they haven't caught many breaks in State Championship match ups. 1985 5A Title: Jeff George 2001 5A Title: James Banks 2019 5A Title: The New Pal juggernaut I would be curious to see the career earnings of the WR's taken in the '07 draft vs. Jeff's. I believe he's pushing $200M with his recent contract. I could be way off, and I have looked at career earnings, but my guess is only Megatron could have touched that if he kept playing.

The southern bracket.

Video don’t lie. Warren had about 10% of their home side filled against CG in Regionals. BD barely brought any fans to their Semi-State game, which was a short drive from Wayne Twp. The end zone seats were empty and CG had plenty of open seats on their side.

Let’s not forget DC held New Pal scoreless in the 2nd half last year. The key for Valpo is obviously Valpo’s massive lines. Try to slow down the Spegal show and burn a ton of clock running the ball on offense. I like New Pal by about 10-15 IF Valpo can put a run game together.

The last punt was unbelievable. Perfect bounce too to pin Dwenger within the 10.

Yep. Offense still doubled the yardage of Hobart. The Brickies tried running the ball down East Noble’s throats and it backfired miserably.

Valpo’s offense just methodically runs the ball behind the massive OL with the RB’s occasionally breaking big game. Two long runs for Valpo’s Burbee we’re called back for holding. One would have been a TD and the other was down to the goal line. Can’t have those types of mistakes against New Pal. They can burn a lot of clock if they can sustain drives against New Pal

I switched back and forth between multiple games. QB play was definately in East Noble’s favor. Parker could make plays on the ground and through the air. Hobart’s QB was very limited. At some point you have to be able to pass when East Noble is stonewalling the run game.

Lol. The escort or the trip in general?

The Pirates are on their way with a police and fire truck escort to I-65

That's true. And I didn't realize there are still neighborhoods west of 65 in the area near Trader Point Christian that are Zionsville schoold district. I figured they would be Lebanon or Western Boone.

They look really small on Google Maps. I’m seeing about 6 rows stretching between the 20’s. I would be surprised if Hobart’s side isn’t overflow.

That's a surprise to me. I can remember them drawing good crowds during the initial resurgence with Richards.

Not so much. Carmel is so big that there are a lot of developments on Carmel's west side that are no more affluent than what you can find in Westfield, Fishers, or Noblesville. Zionsville is unique to Indiana. It's the quintessential "village" suburb that has become very popular as more affordable housing is going up out towards 65 and north/northwest of the village.

Valid point, but all 3 do draw decently for basketball. in terms of just football, how good is attendance for Highland and KV?

Got ya. It really wouldn’t be a bad idea for the NCC, if you exclude the country club sports.

DT came close to his wish of 1 public Hammond HS.

Carmel Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Heritage Hills Western Boone Indianapolis Lutheran New Palestine Center Grove Valparaiso Hobart Evansville Memorial Eastbrook Lafayette Central Catholic

As a former Duneland player I applaud your optimism and hyperbole towards all Region teams. But, this one will be over by halftime.

Thanks! That is one quality operation they have their in Fort Wayne.

Will Summit City Sports make the trip west on 30 to live stream? I believe the local crew that does every Valpo game is tape delayed and not live.