from_the_sidelines007

15 minutes ago, Say it aint so said:

I remember making a comment on here awhile back that the offensive line is the mvp on laville …… well …… back up qb didn’t miss a beat !!! The war is won in the trenches ! That will be the difference in this game can lavilles line man handle andreans? We will no soon enough !

I've watched LaVille a fair amount over the last few years . . .

I would definitely agree the offensive line is MVP at LaVIlle.  They've got some veterans playing that do a great job of playing together and are not afraid to get physical to open those holes for whoever is running.

Defense has also been something LaVille is known for and is no different this season.

If LaVille can play defense and run long, clocking-eating, point-producing drives that keeps Andrean's offense off the field.  Hard to win if you can't score.

FinePrint said it best, LaVille will not earn any respect from anyone outside the HNAC unless they actually beat the 59ers.

Here's to LaVille Football earning some gosh-darn respect.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

2 hours ago, Mongo549 said:

I've been watching LaVille football for awhile now and I'll be honest with ya, the backup actually throws a better ball, but he's not nearly as mobile as Plummer is. So that takes some plays off the table, cause Plummer is amazing at extending the play and then if needed finding a seam and taking off. That will be missed. But if it came down to purely passing, Czarnecki is really good at hanging in the pocket and zipping it down field. 

Didn't indicate one was better than the other. 

I indicated two big differences are the fact that Andrean starter is back and LaVille is without starter.

But thanks for the clarification. 

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

11 minutes ago, Rocket said:

Andrean has not played Norwell. The 59ers get their QB back this week that they lost early in the season.

Two big differences in this game . . .

Andrean gets QB back in time for LaVille.

LaVille goes into battle without starting QB.

That changes both Andrean and LaVille.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

It's time for the semifinal round of the IHSAA state football tournament.

Defending 2A Champ Andrean at 2A No.2 LaVille is already a conversation piece and will be followed closely on Friday.

The projection tool has LaVille favored by 5 points.

John Harrell's site has LaVille favored by 10 points.

Our games this week involving HNAC teams include:

West Noble at Knox

Andrean at LaVille

South Central (UM) at Culver

Triton at North Judson

What say you?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

3 hours ago, mumm6866 said:

Nice! Dewitt for Laville had almost 200 in first quarter against Whiting! Sounds like that kids gonna be a stud! 

The DeWitt kids is a talented player.

IMO he belongs on the First-Team All-State Team.

He's got stats, he's on a winning team and he can ball!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sideline007

On 10/19/2022 at 4:46 PM, mumm6866 said:

Not sure why nobody is giving Laville a chance to be honest. I definitely think more a favorite than contender. As far as impressive wins they did beat North Judson who is picked to go to Semi State vs Adams Central. Plus John Harrall has them as favorite to go to State Title game. But why we play the games! Good luck to everyone 

To be honest,  Andrean is the defending champion.  Yeah, yeah that was last year, but the champ is the champ.

Got to beat the champ to be the champ.

With that said, LaVille's strength of schedule does not have its meat and taters on it like some schools.

Andrean plays a beefier schedule, which gives them a few more nods that a team like LaVille, who for the most part plays a small-school schedule.

Bremen and Glenn are fine non-conference games.  Do they help make you better for a state tournament run?  Time will tell.

Andrean has Merrillville, Crown Point, and an Illinois schol to go with East Chicago, who I don't know anything about, as non-conference games.

That is what's catching the eye of those making predictions.

Now, I'm not saying that is right or wrong.  Just a notion that when you have a big-time recruit on your team and play with some of the big boys, you probably going to get the benefit of the doubt when in discussion.

Bottom line here is:

If LaVille wants respect, they have to go out and earn it for the next six weeks.

One week at a time, one game at a time.

Here's to the Lancers earning some gosh-darn respect!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Here is my two cents for the IHSAA games involving HNAC teams:

Lakeland at Knox - Redskins too much for Lakers

Whiting at LaVille - Very likely a running clock in 2H for Lancers.

Winamac at Central Catholic - Knights stop Warriors

North Newton at Culver - Cavs win big

Triton at Pioneer - Trojans eliminate Panthers

North Judson at South Newton - Most likely a running clock for Jays in 2H

West Central at Caston - Trojans end Comets season

HNAC goes 5-3 in week one of IHSAA Tournament.

Keep the change . . . 

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

1 hour ago, Piratefan101 said:

Laville will walk through whiting. But Laville hasn’t played anyone that has a guy near the talent of Notre dame commit drake Bowen. He is a man playing with boys! Takes a team to take him down: and if you zone in on him there WRs will torch you. 

Wow!

You make it sound like Bowen is the next coming of Indiana Player of the Year.

I'd venture to say that both Andrean and LaVille would relish the opportunity to play good competition.

I, myself, would like to see a rematch of Andrean and LaVille.

IMHO I think Andrean and LaVille on the same side of the sectional bracket is a shame.

I also know that LaVille believes it has to take care of business against Whiting before they can think about Andrean and this "man playing with boys!"

This, sir, is why we play the games.

best of luck to everyone in the state tournament,

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

On 10/17/2022 at 9:33 AM, Piratefan101 said:

So I took a crack at the whole tournament. Read it all. It’s long. I predicted all sectional, regionals,semistate,state champions! And yes merrillville takes it all!! Come debate with me 😂🤣

Here are your sectional winners!!

Sectional 6A winners

S1: favorite: crown point
S2: FW carroll
S3: HSE
S4: Carmel
S5: Ben davis
S6: cathedral
S7: Warren central
S8: center grove

Sectional 5A winners

S9: merrillville 
S10: Valpo
S11: Mishawaka
S12: FW north(or snider)
S13: Harrison (WL)
S14: whiteland
S15: bloom south
S16: castle

Sectional 4A winners

S17: new prairie (sorry Hobart)  
S18: Northwood 
S19: Columbia city
S20: Kokomo
S21: Indy Roncalli
S22: new pal
S23: east central
S24: Evansville reitz

3A sectional winners:

S25: Hanover central (sorry west laffyette) 
S26: Knox
S27: norwell
S28: chatard
S29: western boone
S30: Gibson southern
S31: lawrenceburg
S32: south-ridge 

2A sectional winners

S33: Andrean (sorry Laville) 
S34: Rochester 
S35: eastside
S36: Eastbrook 
S37: linton Stockton 
S38: heritage Christian 
S39: Triton central
S40: EVMD

1A sectional winners 

S41: north Judson
S42: park Tudor
S43: carroll
S44: Adams central 
S45: Sheridan 
S46: north Decauter 
S47: Indy Lutheran 
S48: tecumseh

6A regional winners

1: FW carrol (sorry crown point not really… )
2: Carmel (sorry HSE)
3. Cathedral (sorry Ben Davis)
4. Center grove

5A regional winners

1. Merrillville (sorry Valpo)
2. FW north (or snider)
3. Harrison(WL) (srry whiteland)
4. Bloom south

4A regional winners: 

1. Northwood
2.  Columbia city
3. Indy Roncalli (I am sticking with my upset)
4. East central

3A regional winners

1. Hanover central 
2. Indy chatard
3. Western boone 
4. Lawrenceburg

2A regional winners

1. Andrean
2. Eastside
3. Linton Stockton 
4. EVMD

1A regional winners 

1. North Judson 
2. Adams central
3. North Decauter 
4. Indy Lutheran 

Semistate winners

6A Carmel, cathedral

5A: merrillville, harrison WL

4A: Northwood, Roncalli 

3A: Indy chatard, Lawrenceburg

2A Andrean EVMD

1A: Adams central, Indy Lutheran

STATE CHAMPS:

6A cathedral 

5A: merrillville 

4A: Indy Roncalli 

3A: Indy chatard 

2A Andrean

1A Indy Lutheran

Ok, I'll bite.

You have Andrean winning Class 2A state.

John Harrell's site has LaVille having the best chance to win Class 2A.

Curious . . .  Do you have LaVille beating Whiting and even getting to the rematch with Andrean?

I see that Whiting is 5-4 that includes a forfeit victory.

Does Whiting have a defensive scheme that would slow down LaVille?

And, do they have an offense that can outscore LaVille?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Some additional fun as the 2022 IHSAA State Tournament begins.

Let's pick a winner each week until the HNAC is eliminated from the state tournament.

Friday, October 21 Games

Lakeland at Knox

Whiting at LaVille

Winamac at Central Catholic

North Newton at Culver

Triton at Pioneer

North Judson at South Newton

West Central at Caston

What say you this week?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

23 hours ago, DumfriesYMCA said:

 

Saw this and thought it was worth sharing. 
 

5A the only class without an undefeated regular season team 

Pretty Impressive Group!

Any state champions among this group to finish the season with an undefeated state title?

What say you?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

21 minutes ago, RingLeader said:

Teams will request two game films.  Not necessarily the last two. Believe me they have access to every game you have played. If you think you are hiding stuff you’re not

I'll bet!

With modern technology,  I'm sure coaches call in favors quite often with other coaching colleagues. 

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

8 minutes ago, Jmumm1235 said:

Laville definitely kept it simple for QB this game. He completed 3 passes one for a TD but was called back. Honestly though Laville hasn’t thrown it more than 7 times a game I think since Triton and has since went to the power game and defense, which is both their strengths.  Looking forward to the playoffs!! 

Since you mentioned your dad is an assistant, can,you share a little more on the film exchange?

I have been told a while ago that teams exchange two films.  Is that any two games someone wants to share?  Is it two films the asking school picks?

Is it the last two games the receiving team played? Or maybe an ask for certain games?

Was ways curious ad I have never been a football coach. 

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

9 hours ago, Jmumm1235 said:

Laville 42-0 

Seems like a modified playlist for LaVille.  Not that that is a bad thing.

Used the running game much of the contest.  I recall four passes by LaVille.

LaVille def. won the line of scrimmage.

That defensive line is impressive and kept Shuman from breaking free.

The offensive line opened up huge holes for the running game - I've got to believe that DeWitt and Smith had over 100 yards rushing each.

QB did well directing the offense.

Gotta believe that LaVille will have to throw the ball more during the state tournament in order to keep the opposition honest.

Impressive season by LaVille so far!

as always, the game is bettr

from_the_sidelines007

If the link FinePrint suggested does not work, try

https://team1sports.com/CulverTV/?B=403435

This link will take you directly to that particular game.

I tried it and it just worked for me.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

So here's my two cents for this final week of the regular season . . . 

Caston at Knox

LaVille at Culver

Pioneer at North Judson

Winamac at Triton

Congratulations to the Lancers on their first-ever Hoosier North Athletic Conference Championship.

Well deserved for Coach Hostrawser and the Lancer Football team.

Keep the change

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

On 10/9/2022 at 10:20 PM, Jmumm1235 said:

Heard Plummer is done for year. Colin Czarnicki is back up which is gifted athlete comes in. Kid can play and Laville wins by 21 at minimum 

That is a tough injury for the team and for the player. I watched the replay back several times and it was a typical run by the LaVille QB and a good football tackle by North Judson.

If I am not mistaken, the Czarnecki kid has played QB a couple of years and moved to a diffferent position because he was needed and it was the best overall move for the team.

I think this back-up will be just fine.

We will see come Friday night.

Guess that's why coaches say, 'Next man up'

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

I'm not one of those that feels that Andrean is down, I can assure you of that.

I would also add that the Andrean-LaVille game should come much later in the state tournament than in the second round of the sectional. 

I know that in our part of the state, the Andrean-LaVille game has been a highly anticipated game since the IHSAA announced the new sectional assignments.

IMO, both teams really do have a lot of talent.  I would venture to say that this will be a very attractive game for high school football fans, especially this early in the season.

It will very likely have a lot of statewide attention if both Andrean and LaVille both win their final regular season game and LaVille wins its opener against Whiting - Heck, it very well might be #2 v. #3.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

On 10/10/2022 at 5:50 PM, Piratefan101 said:

I think the north can come home with 3 state titles this year. 
 

Andrean to me is a easy pick. 
 

merrillville is possible 

Then (north Judson,Hanover,crown point 🤮,) are all capable to make it there 

I’d like to see. But I don’t think snider will be there. Something is telling me dwenger comes out that sectional. Not sure what but they look most impressive to me if they clean up penalties and little things 

So are you implying that Andrean is an easy choice to win Class 2A?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

2 hours ago, Oldschool said:

Pretty crappy draw for Triton gotta travel to Pioneer and the go to North Judson!

Tough draw for the Trojans.  Look at it like this . . . 

Win two games on the road and play at home for the sectional championship!

Still a chance that will happen!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

15 minutes ago, gindie said:

Definitely not a malicious hit.  Start watching at the 20:00 mark at  https://fb.watch/g0DSXR9cAi/

Thanks for the look-see!  I watched it a half-dozen times.

Plummer was definitely a runner on this particular play and was tackled by NJSP.

NOT a malicious hit on Plummer.  He was hit back to back on that right side, the second hit a little more square to the shoulder.

It is unfortunate.  No one wants to see the kids get hurt.  It was a football play.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Hard To Believe The Final Regular Season Games Have Arrived 

Caston at Knox

LaVille at Culver

Pioneer at North Judson

Winamac at Triton

What say you?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

IHSAA STATE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Class 2A Sectional 33

(7 Teams)

OCT. 21

#1 - Whiting at LaVille

#2 - Wheeler at Bremen

#3 - Hammond Noll at Lake Station Edison

OCT. 28

#4 - Andrean at Whiting-LaVille Winner

#5 - Wheeler-Bremen winner v. Noll-LSE Winner (Site To Be Determined)

NOV. 4

#6 - Sectional Championship Site To Be Determined

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

37 minutes ago, Julio said:

The true purpose of seeding is to make sure that you have the 2 best individuals (teams) make it to the finals.  In your case at Sectional 33 that would mean that Andrean and Laville should be on opposite sides of the bracket and then blind draw the other 6 teams.  Most of the time it is easy to figure out who are the 2 best, if there are 3 teams worthy then have the other 5 coaches vote.

Yep! You are correct . . . .

I should have put that in with the prior information.

Top 2-3 teams in opposite sides of the bracket and then blind draw the remaining teams.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

As we approach the state tournament draw later today, I was thinking about 'the draw'

It has been discussed in many, many circles (and on GID for that matter) about seeding the tournament instead of the blind draw.

The big question is how to would seeding be done?

Based on records? Based on Strength of Schedule? Based on the sectional rank from the overall rating from the Sagarin Ratings?

In looking at Sectional 33, which has Bremen and LaVille, along with Andrean, Hammond Noll, Lake Station, Wheeler, and Whiting, the finds were interesting to say the least.

If SOS was used, the seeding would be:

1 - Andrean