CaptainHook

Based on what I saw today at 7v7 at Colts Complex, Brownsburg has a new WR from Columbus North.

wow!

It was Mishawaka in 2015.  When Columbus East and New Palestine bumped up to 5A, Mishawaka could have gone down to 4A.  They chose to stay in 5A.  To my knowledge, that is the only football team that has stayed in a higher class when they cold have dropped to a lower class.

11 minutes ago, johnathanspencer said:

Actually a school or two have elected to play up, just can't remember exactly who.  I believe it was a private/parochial in the Indy area.  Ritter maybe or Brebeuf?  

They elected to stay in a class when they could have moved down. 

As far as I know, it’s only happened once in football. Merillville? I think?

19 hours ago, Bobref said:

New Pal has been very, very good for awhile. 74-4 over the last 6 seasons. You do know they could elect to play up a class for better competition? Why do you think they haven’t done that? Easier trophies?

Not sure you can do that.  You can elect to stay in a class, but not elect to play up.  Maybe you can, but nobody has ever done it.

Electing to play up a class won't change their conference, which fits every other sport nicely.  They are already playing up a class, as they should be in 4A by enrollment.  5A has been very competitive for them.  And they are a public school.

My point is this, Cathedral views themselves (as they should) as an elite football program.  I've just never understood the mentality to then "play down" when given the chance.

11 hours ago, Bobref said:

Isn’t everyone playing for a trophy?

"easier trophies"

Their schedule has nothing to with it when it comes to tournament time.  

I just can't figure out why they want to play a 6A schedule but then play a 4A tournament.  Trophies is the only explanation.

I don't get this at all.  Why apply the new rules at the end of a two year cycle, but only to certain sports?  Either it should apply to all sports starting this new two year cycle, or it should apply to all sports just finishing the cycle. 

I think they should have done this before instituting a mandatory mercy rule.

5 hours ago, BTF said:

Only down slightly as a result of losing three and gaining two. The quality of teams are the same.

well, those 3 have combined for 24 football state championships . . . 

2 hours ago, psaboy said:

Snider has QB returning (Barnes), experienced RB (Bennett), returning WR (Derrick) a P5  D1 O lineman so I think the will be pretty good on O. On D side a very good DT (Bellzaire) and a few LB and DB's from last years team. They are usually able to reload fairly easy, so if they can get by the Saints, the regional and semi state should not be as tough as sectional match up. 

Should be fun!  Looking forward to it.  I think everyone expects 5A to be down with losses of East, Roncalli, and Cathedral, but I still think it will be a battle!

On 3/26/2019 at 1:44 PM, BTF said:

Good luck to New Pal, it sounds like they have a heck of a team coming back for 2019. Whoever makes it out of the north will welcome the challenge.

New Pal has several big holes to fill at QB, center, and LB.  The do return 3 starting OL, 3 WR, 2 DL, 1 LB, their entire secondary, and 1 RB.

What does Snider/Dwenger have returning?

Two of the top New Palestine seniors had surgery after the season and would not be able to play.  I was unsure if availability to participate (injury, college commitment, vacation, desire to play) effected the selection process.  Just curious how the process works.  Not a complaint.

I'm assuming you have to be available to play the game to be nominated?  They do not have alternates?

How are these teams selected?

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16 minutes ago, QB said:

Where's he going? 

Moved to MV over the winter break, from what I’ve heard.

well, their starting freshman QB from 2018 has transferred . . . 

from what I understand, New Palestine is the only school in Hancock County that does not . . . but it should

On 1/27/2019 at 6:31 PM, crimsonace1 said:

We've broadcast every NP game - audio only - for the last six years. They're also the best six years of attendance we've ever had. 

Every broadcast is a three-hour commercial for the school and the program and allows you to connect with those who otherwise might not be able to stay in contact with the program (those out of town, out of state, people thinking of moving into the community, et al). 

Agree 100% on audio.  Free weekly video is an entirely different problem for HS attendance.

I amend my statement.  Having a live video feed of your game occasionally does not hurt attendance.  Having your games broadcast weekly via video feed most definitely hurts attendance.  Why go to the game if you don't have a kid on field and can stay and watch the game from your living room?  Haven't I seen post after post this season about MIC attendance?  Not a coincidence that all these schools broadcast their games.  I'd be willing to wager a hefty sum that if all New Palestine games were broadcast, our attendance would decline.

10 hours ago, crimsonace1 said:

There wasn't a video broadcast of this year's NP-Zionsville game (or at least there wasn't a legal one - ours was the only approved broadcast by the IHSAA). 

there was a live feed on FB Live thru Zionsville . . . it wasn't very good. . . couple of students broadcasting from the booth.

On 1/14/2019 at 1:41 PM, indycoach10 said:

Teams to keep an eye on In the HHC: 

Mt. Vernon - 2nd year of Mike Kirchner at the helm with a full off season to work with. Talent is there, so I suspect a jump in year 2 will occur. Don't think they will quite be on New Pal's level, but will close the gap some. 

New Pal - Lose QB that went 24-1 and won a state title, however, they have a more than serviceable back up. Not to mention Charlie Spegal, Maxen Hook, and Kyle King all returning. Plus, Kyle Ralph is still coaching there. Look for New Pal to be the favorites for a repeat in 2019. 

Greenfield - My biggest curiosity of 2019 is Travis Nolting's first year at GC. GC was in desperate need of leadership and direction, and they have it in Travis. It will be interesting to see how his offense fares in the HHC, but have no doubt that GC will improve.... I mean it can't get worse right? 

Agree on MV and NP . . . dunno about GF . . . but you're right,  I don't think it can get worse.

On 1/15/2019 at 1:22 PM, dmizers3 said:

Whomever it is hopefully they can drum up more community support.  I was shocked to see the lack of turnout at a home playoff game, that was winnable, against the #1 team in the state this past season.   I know the weather was awful but is this normal?

The last two years, I believe we have played them during Fall Break.  And video broadcast has killed game day attendance from what I've seen.

On 1/16/2019 at 11:25 AM, crimsonace1 said:

Zionsville was likely the second-best team in 5A this year and was the only team on New Pal's schedule (including Center Grove) where the game was in doubt in the fourth quarter. If you actually watch football, Zionsville is one of the better-coached, better-prepared teams around. 

Bingo.  Agree 100 %.  Zionsville is gonna bump to 6A anyway.  Might as well go somewhere that will have a lot of athletes to compete in that class.

Zionsville competed as a 5A team with a 6A schedule.  Record be damned.