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Watched Mississinewa last week, they cannot win throwing the ball like they have the last two weeks, they just aren't that kind of team. They have to be able to run the football, if they throw over 10 times a game i cant see them winning many games trying to throw 38 against MG and 15 against OH. They just dont have the QB and RB/WR they had 5-6 years ago when they were pretty good.

Yes it was. I under estimated both teams. Congrats to OH and MG ON BIG VICTORIES.

I got a feeling the Eastbrook Oak Hill game will be over by Halftime. Eastbrook by a lot.

Mississenewa MG game wont be close either. Mississinewa by 4 TDs.

17 hours ago, NRRaider2001 said:

Appreciate the insight, my ex mother in law is buried at Marion National Cemetery and we went through Gas City/ ate at Cracker Barrel usually when we came from 69 to visit.  Usually Sirloin Stockade if we came down through Marion.

You're right on the long drive, and 5-7pm on a Friday night at Essenhaus is likely to be a long wait time. If anyone gets out of work and heads up early it's still a cool place to check out for those that haven't been, even if you just walk through the shops and bakery. 

Northridge runs the ball decently and can pass as well, but we lost a lot of the passing production after our starting qb was injured for the season.   One of our top rbs/a top sprinter in the state is also out for the season along with a few other key guys. 

That being said, we struggled at the end of the regular season to figure things out with all the guys dropping like flies, but seem to have figured things out now with moving a guy from rb to qb now, he has given us a more mobile qb that seems to find a way to win. 

I watched Mississenewa paly Friday night for the first time this year. They ran the ball incredibly well and the line did a great job. I came away really impressed at how well than ran the ball and blocked.

12 hours ago, BACKSIDEBELLY said:

I wonder if there will even be a game.  Mississinewa could be told by the ihsaa that they can’t compete because of last week’s display.

This would be insane and wont happen.

Whether anyone agrees or disagrees with the punishment everyone needs to remember they are kids, was it stupid ,yes, but i done a lot of stupid things at 16-17 as well. Let them fix what they did and move on.

You are correct. forgot about that.

How is there Sophomore class? Do they RBs coming up Like Skeens, Campbell, Do they have a QB coming like the Mccoin kid? Haven't been able to attend to many games the last year, but i seen the Ole Miss teams play a few games when these kids were there and they were good i thought.

Is Ole Miss as bad as the score with Eastbrook indicates, or is Eastbrook that good? What has happened the last couple years at Ole Miss? Looked like they had a good 6-7 year stretch going , are they down talent wise?

On 10/20/2020 at 8:45 PM, Indiansreloaded said:

Blackford at Eastbrook--Just a couple weeks ago these two teams played each other.  Unfortunately for the Bruins the outcome will be the same.  Panthers advance to play next week.

Tipton at Elwood--The short bus drive to Elwood will be quiet as the Blue Devils focus on how to take care of business. Elwood improved every week this year and broke the loosing streak but they haven't improved enough to beat Tipton.  Tipton advances and plays the second half with a running clock.

Lapel at Frankton--The final game at the current field for Frankton.  Lapel make another short drive to play the final game at the current field.  Lapel wins the final game at the field as Frankton can't wait to be on the turf next year by the high school.

Alexandria at Eastern--Alexandria has had a roller coaster year.  Start out strong in games but by the end of the first half they are done.  This week will be no different as Eastern rolls to a win with a running clock the second half.

Oak Hill at Bellmont--Oak Hill makes their debut back in 3A against a winless Bellmont that played 1 3A and the rest were 4A schools.  This game will be closer than it should be.  In the end Oak Hill advances to the semi-finals.

Marion at Mississinewa--Both teams have new coach's.  They have met the last 3 years with 2 of those games for the sectional title.  Mississinewa won 2 out of the 3 with both winning the sectional title.  Both teams lost key offensive players.  This game will come down to who commits the fewest penalties and turnovers.  If this game was at Marion they would have the edge.  In the end Mississinewa wins on a field goal in the closing seconds of the game.  

 

 

Don't see this game being close. I have seen Ole Miss 3 times this year and they are bad.

I have watched CIC football for a few years,  most of you on here have probably watched more than I, but does anyone remember or think the CIC has been worse than it is right now? It is almost unbearable to watch. It has been fun watching Eastbrook and Mississinewa the last few years with their talented kids, but Mississinewa looks way down this year and Eastbrook is doing what they always do. I would just like to see some competitive games. Although I went to Marion game last week hoping to see one and it was the same way.

33 minutes ago, bittergymteacher said:

I know I didn't just read a short comment on the first Thursday in October.  The Mississinewa 5'5 kids almost single handedly scored 650 points against Frankton.  Short players football career matters too.  C'Mon man!

That is great man!!!

CIC is absolutely terrible this year outside of Eastbrook, and after watching them Friday night i am not really sure how good they are.

Mississinewa has one guy to stop, if you can stop him you shut them down. I would never kick to him.

2nd place in the conference will be determined this Friday at Mississinewa. 

This conference does nothing to prepare anyone for the tournament.

I am a CIC guy, just really disappointed by what i have seen so far this year.

I went and watched the Eastbrook vs Ole Miss game last Friday. Couple things stood out.

Line play is terrible for the Indians. QB has no time to do anything.

Someone at the game told me they though Ole Miss was the second best team in CIC? If this is the case then the CIC is horrible. There is no way the team i seen Friday is a second place team. Is the talent that far down, or did the coaching change hurt them that bad?

Eastbrooks QB is a big strong kid and throws the ball decent which will help them in the tournament.

On 11/23/2019 at 10:58 AM, 1st_and_10 said:

The refs couldnt stop Webo’s passing game?  And the refs allowed Webo to score 34?

@Bobref how are officials determined?

I have no dog in this fight, but i will tell you that one call last year killed Eastbrook. Normally one call does not change a game, but it did here. I really believe after seeing film that Eastbrook wins this game by at least 10 points.

15 hours ago, captainobvious said:

I think it would be a great thing for the conference if Mississinewa won!  I just don’t think they will this week!  As far as having something against them, I don’t like Mississinewa, never have!  I said earlier on another thread, because I was asked and I said coach Funk should’ve had better success in this little school conference than he has.  How about you just don’t worry about what I think or say!  

Are you mad? You seem mad.

No prediction. But have you ever not picked against Mississinewa? Listen if you have a problem with Mississinewa or Funk stop hiding behind a keyboard and say it.

13 hours ago, captainobvious said:

East Noble by 2+ TD’s.

What a surprise.

58 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

How bout that Coach Funk crew huh!!!   

Yes, how about them. I went to this game, one of the best HS games i have seen. Mississinewa just pounds the ball. O Line and D line look fantastic. Ole Miss might have something special here. I think Coach Funk has proved just how good he is. This should end that ridiculous discussion from an earlier post.

On 10/29/2019 at 12:50 AM, captainobvious said:

Let me get this straight.  Mississinewa won in the first round of the sectional and you already have them playing in the state championship game??  C’mon man!!

7 hours ago, captainobvious said:

Whatever you say!  South Adams in my opinion will be representing the north in 1A at the state finals.  But you just hold on to your stats and theories.  Maybe if Mississinewa had all their players healthy against Eastbrook then MG would win this week and Epstein would not have killed himself!

Or if they had a good coach ???? Isn't that right captionobvious? In my sarcastic voice. In all seriousness , If Mississinewa controls the ball and time of possession they win this game.

16 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

 

Big fan of Coach Funk, great guy, who runs a great program !!    I'm a Fan!!   Go Indians!!!   

I am as well. Great guy who runs a great program. Look where Mississinewa was before he got there. Funk has changed he culture of the Football program. I have to believe that CaptionObvious has a personal issue with Funk/Mississinewa.

10 hours ago, captainobvious said:

Let me get this straight.  Mississinewa won in the first round of the sectional and you already have them playing in the state championship game??  C’mon man!!

Arent you the same guy that said Funk is holding Mississinewa back? If so i would consider anything you have to say as irrelevant. One of the dumbest comments i have ever seen on here.

Is Funk still holding Mississinewa back? Dumbest comment i have ever seen on here. Went to game Friday, great adjustment made at halftime to win that game. I am a Marion graduate, but at some point we have to start giving Mississinewa and there coaching staff credit for what the have done for that program the last few years.

On 10/10/2019 at 3:22 PM, captainobvious said:

I think that coach Funk is holding Mississinewa back.  He is just not that good of a coach and has failed to inspire and discipline a larger team and be able to use the talent there to the best of their ability.  I think that the same applies to Alexandria!  This group of athletes that the Tigers have, should be way more competitive!  It seems the basketball and baseball coaches have figured out what they have and how to translate that talent into success.

Please tell me this is a joke?? If not this is one of the craziest things i have seen on here. Funk has Mississinewa from one of the weakest CIC teams to one who competes every year. How has he not used the talent? He had a great duo in Skeens and McCoin a few years ago and used them pretty well. 

Ok. Got You.