from_the_sidelines007

22 minutes ago, Oldschool said:

Same wit Triton and NJ!  Should the sectionals be seeded?

I've long said we need to seed the sectional. 

Question is, based on what? OA record?

Sagrin Ratings? SOS?

I would suggest putting the best 2 teams in the opposite bracket. 

After that, I'm just not sure . . . 

Do we seed all 7 or 8 teams?

And, based on what (again)?

So many theories.

So until we get a better plan, we blind draw the tournament. 

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

15 minutes ago, Oldschool said:

I don’t think Laville has eyes on a conference title at this point, although I’m sure they will take it along the way.   Their eyes are fixed on Andrean in the Sectional and advancing further in the tournament.  Andrean plays a very difficult schedule early on which can either prepare them for tournament play, or demoralize them.  I didn’t think Laville had much of a chance at beating Andrean before the season started, but after watching them for 4 games,  they might have a shot!

All due respect, I disagree.  I think LaVille wants to win the conference and do it without a loss!

Then I believe Andrean is on the radar if Andrean turns up on the schedule. 

What would be a shame is if Andrean and LaVille draw each other in the first round of the playoffs. 

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

2 hours ago, WalterSobchak said:

How has LaVille exceeded expectations? Lol they've beaten everyone they should and as bad as they should. 

I would agree with Fine Print in regards to the margin of victory LaVille is winning by to start the season. 

I will also point out that LaVille has beaten everyone they were supposed to beat.

Question is how would they handle a similar team?

LaVille has shown they can limit the run. How they going to defend a team that has a threatening passing game?

Anything can happen on any given night!

Time will tell . . . 

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

10 hours ago, RegionFBFan said:

I don't completely disregard the Sagain ratings in fact I look at them every Saturday morning.  You just have to be mindful of the nuances mentioned by all above. 

As far as predictions, its way too early for me to start. Long way to go and teams will change for the better and for the worse.

I'm a big believer in defense wins championships. Andrean defense is fast and physical and has faced a variety of styles with some more to come. Even though they have given up some points, their defense has held up well considering they have been on the field alot through the first 3 games as the offense has had to find itself. The games vs Merrillville and CP were still close at the start of the 4th quarter thanks to the D.

Football is awesome!!

Agreed . . .  Defense certainly does win championships!

IMO when a defense has had to prep for a variety of offenses throughout the season, that preparation can be useful the deeper the state tournament run.  Spread, Wing-T, Power Football, passing team, the list goes on.  

The second way to win is if your offense sustains long drives to short the possessions in the game.

Opponent can not score if they don't have the ball.

The third portion is to win field position and turnover battle - Hang on to the ball and convert when given a short field.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Here's my two cents for Week Five . . .

Caston at LaVille

Culver at Triton

Knox at Glenn

North Judson-San Pierre at Winamac

Pioneer at Hammond Central

Keep the change,

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

15 minutes ago, Say it aint so said:

Laville is possibly the best team in 2a that is a public school ! The question is will they be able to hang with the private schools in 2 a ? 30 some kids on a roster compared to 100 makes it tough ! That’s why we play the game ! 

Good point!

So it sounds like maybe SOS and Depth are against LaVille?

I guess we'll see. 

As I mentioned,  that is why we play the games!

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

If you look at strength of schedule, I would say that Andrean and Luers would have a more difficult schedule than LaVille in the north. 

Mater Dei gets the SOS in the south.

I am one that also believes that anything can happen on any given day.

That's why we play the games, boys!

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

On 9/9/2022 at 10:55 PM, Purdue Pete said:

Why u hating on Glenn?

Don't know that I detect hating on Glenn.

I see Football Guru bringing up facts about Glenn.

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

Heading into the second half of the high school football season - Week #5

Caston at LaVille

Culver at Triton

Knox at Glenn

North Judson-San Pierre at Winamac

Pioneer at Hammond Central

Who you got this week?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

So, for what it's worth, I looked at the Indianapolis area map and found that 

Indpls Public Schools

Beech Grove

Decatur Township

Franklin Township

Lawrence Township

Metro School District of Perry Township

Metro School District of Pike Township

Purdue Poly

School Town of Speedway

Metro School District of Warren Township

Metro School District of Washington Township

Metro School District of Wayne Township

are considered Indianapolis area schools.

It seems that 'Indianapolis area" schools is a hot topic and has a wide-based understanding of what is "Indianapolis area"

Does it really matter?

We are all Hoosiers!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

9 minutes ago, Oldschool said:

Triton’s kicker is also the QB, has 7 or 8 touchbacks on kickoffs as well

as a 32 yard field goal and capable of hitting from 50 !

The Triton player you are referring to is a very good athlete.  I remember him diving for the pylon on the 2-pt conversion.

On another note, as I was looking at MaxPreps and Hoosier North Conference stats, I noticed several schools - more than one - did not have stats.

Is there some secret if a quarterback is whatever-for-whatever for a certain amount of yards, 'x' number of touchdowns and interceptions?

Is it top secret if a back has however many yards rushing, and 'x' amount of touchdowns with whatever yards per carry?

Sorry! I guess I just don't understand.

Any thoughts ?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

So we all know that special teams play a big role during a high school football game.

Over the first couple of weeks, I've seen LaVille's two kickers - Nettrouer and Plummer.

When Triton attempted the PAT against LaVille, the kick was blocked - Then they went for a 2-point conversion on the second score.

When Pioneer scored, they went for two.  Seems like they've gone for two points in recent years.

How are the other kickers in the league?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Here's my two cents . . . . 

Caston at Pioneer 

Knox at North Judson-San Pierre 

LaVille at Winamac

Triton at Bremen 

West Central at Culver 

Keep the change,

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

30 minutes ago, MarshallCounty said:

Bremen pulled out every trick in the book and got a lot of things to go their way against Marian. This Triton team is more physical and that that running attack will batter and bruise the lions. The game won’t be close, but Bremen will put a couple scores late to make it look respectable. 

Every trick in the book!

Nice!

One would think that win should give Bremen confidence? Or am I wrong here?

A big win and some confidence can a long way!

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

I am intrigued by Knox v. North Judson-San Pierre and Triton v. Bremen. 

Redskins and Jays putting up some offensive numbers. Question is will the defense step up?

Trojans are capable of putting it together. I think it will take 4 solid  quarters to beat Bremen. 

And the Lions just showed what they can do against Marian.

A quick start by Bremen could affect Triton's mental game.

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007

Time for Week Four of the regular season!

Caston at Pioneer 

Knox at North Judson-San Pierre 

LaVille at Winamac

Triton at Bremen 

West Central at Culver 

Who you got this week?

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007

5 hours ago, FinePrint said:

Nothing that the Lancers won't handle easily.

LaVille is currently ranked 24th in this week's Sagarin rankings.  That's 24 overall!  And #1 in 2A.  They've beaten three pretty decent teams very handely.  Bremen's win over Marian was a big boost to LaVille's ranking I'm sure.  They wont stay that high even if they keep winning, but it's pretty cool to see them that high right now.  How high did Pioneer make it back in 2018?  Seems like they were in the top 25, but I don't remember for sure.

I don't recall exactly how high Pioneer got during 2018, but they did finish #22 in the final overall Sagarin rankings.

It is nice to see a local, small-school doing well as we start the 2022 high school football season!

Pretty cool, indeed!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Winamac next for LaVille.

What do the Warriors have?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Pretty impressive start to the game for LaVille.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I felt like LaVille scored everytime they had the ball in the first half!?

The Plummer kid can also kick.  That 45-50 yard field goal attempt had the distance, just missed a bit wide left. He getting any interest in the kicking area?

I would also say that Pioneer might have picked up on something - Pass the ball!

Not much real estate to be had between the tackles against that LaVille defensive line.

Pioneer had that short pass for completions and the chance to move the ball.  The Pioneer quarterback did okay for himself.  He did try to force the one pass on the INT.  Nice job by the LaVille defender to step in front then go the distance.

A team may have to go short routes to move the ball down field, but it seems like it can be done if the receivers take a route through the open area.

Pioneer might be young, but they can still finish in the middle of the HNAC pack.

Week Four Is Just Ahead!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

3 hours ago, Jmumm1235 said:

Anyone know if the Laville Vs Pioneer game will be broadcasting any place! 
 

Thanks 

Try this link

https://team1sports.com/pioneertv/?B=403359
 

I believe Pioneer works through RTCtv and will livestream the game.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Here is my two cents for Week Three . . . 

Culver at Knox

LaVille at Pioneer

North Newton at North Judson-San Pierre

North White at Winamac

Triton at Caston

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

5 hours ago, Bobref said:

There were exceptions made due to the effect the pandemic had on roster sizes, allowing the mercy rule timing to start in the first half. No more.

Thanks!

Are those exceptions still in place?

Or are we back to the above stated Rules and Procedures?

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007

1 hour ago, First_Backer_Inside said:

Laville and Pioneer will have a running clock by halftime if not sooner.

The running clock can not start prior to the beginning of the second half.

I refer to IHSAA Rules and Procedures for clarification:

1. Beginning with the second half of any high school football game, when the point differential between teams is at or reaches 35 points, the game clock shall convert to a running clock.  A running clock is defined as a clock that does not stop during play with the exception of timeouts, scores and/or injuries.

2. Once the running clock is implemented, the clock may not revert back to standard timing protocols regardless of the score of the contest.

3. The 40 second play clock shall remain in effect throughout the contest.

4. Coaches do not have the ability to override the implementation ofthe Mercy Rule during a contest.    The Referee shall notify the head coach of each school when the Mercy Rule goes into effect.  The home team is responsible for notifying timing personnel of the running clock.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Not so long ago we were all excited about the start of high school football starting in Indiana.

Now, here we are and it is Week #3 already.

So, who you got this week?

Culver at Knox

LaVille at Pioneer

North Newton at North Judson-San Pierre

North White at Winamac

Triton at Caston

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

After watching LaVille play Friday, IMO LaVille's defense is its strength. They've got 11 guys that fly to the ball and a very stingy front line. 

We have yet to see an above average passing team to throw on the LaVille secondary. That will be a test. 

The offense is also very experienced. From the OLine to the backfield and receivers plus a solid quarterback that can throw the football  and run the football.

QB tossed 2 TDs and ran for 2 more.

Teams will score on LaVille, but the offense has the tools to score 4-5 times a game.

As long as they stay healthy, this team could experience success in the regular season and beyond. 

As long as they stay healthy!

Depth could end up being crucial for this small school at the southern edge of St. Joseph County.

as always, the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007