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2 minutes ago, Footballking16 said:

It helps when both schools sign off, especially when transferring to a private.

Eron Gordon was a debacle. There were two D1 athletes that transferred from North Central to Cathedral a few years. One was Jordan Walker who has been a 4 year starter at Morehead State who was cleared with no issue. The other was obviously Gordon and because of his household name (Eric Gordon’s brother), he had limited eligibility. It was a mess.

I thought Gordon went to court and he ended up eligible and did not miss any games?

Who are we talking about?  LOL

I'd like to see high school and college go to a one time transfer allowance.  After that, the rules would be extremely difficult to transfer without sitting out a year.

1 minute ago, Footballking16 said:

How is it interesting? 

He said the exact same thing as I said but used actually schools as an example. A student who goes to a public junior high in Lawrence Township but enrolls at Chatard as a freshman isn’t considered a transfer. Somebody who attends West Lafayette as a freshman but attends Chatard as a sophomore because their parents moved to Indianapolis obviously isn’t an athletic transfer. A kid who starts out at Lawrence North and transfers to a private school 3 miles down the road is obviously going to be considered an athletic transfer, assuming they play sports.

All of this is common sense, self-explanatory. As someone who lists coach/staff in their bio, it’s kind of mystifying how this is somehow news to you? Are you being pedantic?

I know of an HHC kid that did just that.  Moved after freshman year.  Went private.  He played with little IHSAA difficulty.

Obviously transferring/enrolling before HS career begins is treated differently.  Don't really have an issue with that.  Moving is the single most important thing you have to do.  Moving and then going private is doable.  You may have to go through some red tape, but it's been done many, many, many times.

What I don't get is a kid that has played for 3 or even 4 HS in his career.  Come on man.

6 minutes ago, FastpacedO said:

This might be a small area where may disagree (believe me that’s okay I totally respect you and your opinions). I say this because many when thinking of P/P many think Cathedral or Chatard. What about Providence, Bishop Noll, Oldenburg, Park Tudor? They can control their enenrollment numbers and student population make-up but doesn’t translate like you would think for Cathedral or Chatard. No where near the success and bumping them up wouldn’t be the correct action. 

There is a lot to be said about socioeconomics and geography too. Being in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, or Evansville is a lot different than where these schools are located. Just food for thought.

I grew up 3 mins down the road from Cathedral and went to Lawrence Central, so I may be biased.  Hah!

I do think when you can control your student population . . . there is a inherent advantage.

This question every year for 5 years.  Sigh.

I think private schools should play in one class above their enrollment and be subject to a success multiplier.  But that's just me.  When you can control your enrollment numbers and control your student population make-up . . . you have a huge advantage.

I can't believe we are white collar.  I didn't get the memo.  I'm gonna ask for a raise.

Just now, DT said:

I trust my eyes.  It's not difficult to discern between an aggressive team and a passive team.   We've seen them both over the years.  Valpo looked passive to me.   NP looked aggressive.  

I thought we looked tired?  Which is it?

I was NPCFL president for 4 years and have been associated with the league since 2008 in some capacity.  We do run a structured league.  First and Second grade have an offensive and defensive playbook they must use.  Third and fourth grade have offensive and defensive formations and restictions.  The fifth and sixth divisions run the 33 stack, like the HS.  I also coach at the junior high, where we run a watered down version of the high school stuff.

Ralph's weight program is top notch.  It's not for everyone, and it can be grueling, but the kids see the results.  When Maxen was a sophomore, we had 6 seniors.  That senior class did not win a game in middle school.  But they did in high school, losing to Zionsville on a 48 yard field goal in the mud in the sectional championship.  From weight room, to practices, to game plans . . . it is unbelievable.  And a football crazed community that really supports this team.

40 minutes ago, Grover said:

No thanks to the spread.

I don't care about the number of stars our kids get.  Not sure we've ever had a 4-star recruit but I love our kids anyway.  

 

waggle has to be a part of the wing T then . . . 

48 minutes ago, Grover said:

It has not been discontinued.  It does suck.  

sorry man, that's not right

1 hour ago, Staxawax said:

I’m assuming New Pal and Cathedral are both in the same regional next year. If so, I think the Irish would win that game (I know, a way too early prediction) and New Pal would not move up.

I love me some Ralph, and I love NP,  but a regional win next year will be tough.  (I know you are reading this Kyle, prove me wrong!)

On 11/27/2019 at 5:14 PM, BTF said:

Class 6a is broken and needs to be fixed. We can all agree on that. If there is anyone who doesn't believe that, then you need to have your head examined........fact. Is there a better idea? If there is, bring it to the table. Splitting 6a into two divisions is the only way to go. If the IHSAA is satisfied with a school of 5000 playing a school of 2000 for the state championship, then shame on them. 

It can be done. No one likes the idea because it came from DT. 

3 point difference tonight

9 hours ago, DT said:

I do believe CG wins the rematch.  NP is gassed.  CG is fresh and growing.  Eric Moore never loses in season rematch games when he has lost the first game.   

Wanna know who looked gassed tonight?  Center Grove.  I will say this, as the sophomores go, Curry is a stud.  I've seen him live twice now, that kid can play.  Jackson was impressive when they went spread.  Seems to be a waste in the wing T if you are never gonna run a waggle now and then.  He's a spread QB.  Might be time to go with it.  The rest of the sophs have some work to do to get 4 star status.

I went to this game.  In the third quarter I thought CG was done.  Looked totally gassed on offense and defense.  Went spread and Jackson looked really good.  When he is a running threat, the Trojans are a lot better.  When he is not . . . and they are in the wing T . . . well . . . they are not so good.  CG secondary looked the same as the last time I saw them.  Curry is OMG.  Looked to wear down a bit, but he is only a sophomore.  Sky is the limit on that kid.  I saw him chase down Maxen from opposite side DE 40 yards down the field in week 2 . . . kid can play.

On 11/28/2019 at 11:10 PM, Grover said:

We will.  

Explain that to the senior who has played all season but got hurt and now must watch from the bleachers.

I was under the impression the 75 player rule had been discontinued.  You just have to be listed on the playoff roster at the start.  Am I wrong on this?

If this happened to your senior . . . totally sucks.

needs a tweaking 

#1 Carmel was 5-1 vs top 11 teams.  Wins vs CG x2, Ben Davis, HSE (#10??? what? how???) and WC.  But losses to #14 North Central and Louisville Trinity (who Cathedral crushed)

Avon is #2?  Really?

New Palestine has wins against 3 top 11 teams.  Center Grove, Cathedral, and Valpo.

4 minutes ago, DT said:

I have an opinion, and it's my opinion that CG wins a rematch over NP

I also happen to believe that after watching the game last night, NP looks gassed and Charlie looks worn out, both physically and mentally.  

Those are my observations.   Not yours.   You are entitled to yours and are always encouraged to engage in debate.   But let's not confuse facts with opinion.    

 

but you don't have any facts?

interesting to look back

9 minutes ago, Coach Hanson said:

Do not get me wrong, I do respect talent. However, I also respect investment and dedication, and right now New Pal can not be beat when it comes to dedication. I look forward to seeing what happens next year, but right now New Pal has the throne and has a lot of pressure for next year because they are losing 6-7 key players that I am not sure if they can be replaced.

Should return 4 OL with starting experience, QB, and WR.  Lose 5 WR and RB1.  On defense, should return 1 DL (and a couple more with significant playing time), 2 LB, but lose entire secondary.  Some pretty big holes to fill.  I would say it will be a lot like 3 years ago.  Pretty good freshman group that lost 1 game in middle school.  But all will come down to commitment.

Just now, IndianaWrestlingGuy1 said:

But they couldn’t beat the Cathedral sophomores on their home field Last season. You want a loaded sophomore class, look no farther than the Irish. 

nope.  4 star athletes in waiting everywhere.   just incredibly unlucky to lose 5 games this year.🤣

And didn't CG lose to Warren Central both games last year?