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2 hours ago, Football Fanatic said:

I will always choose to attend games in person over watching streams. Even if the teams I root for are out, I will typically travel to the best game in the area. Being in the Evansville area...The Jungle is the place to be tonight.

Absolutely!  Heading to the Jungle tonight with a couple of buddies.  Nothing like high school football and the weather is nearly perfect.  

Completely forgot to congratulate the Tigers on another strong campaign.  I don't know how many of the Tiger faithful saw a Sectional Championship in their future when both Fisher & Rode went down mid-season.  IMO, this was perhaps the best coaching job in recent years by Hurley & his staff, and that is saying alot.  

Impressive win by EC last night.  You don't see many teams come into Enlow and do that to the Tigers' D. 

Good luck next week.  

4 hours ago, First_Backer_Inside said:

You're a p/p. Everyone on your roster is a transfer

This statement entirely inaccurate.  There is a distinct and unique catholic grade school system in the Evv area, seperate from the public school system.   The vast majority of Memorial (& Mater Dei) students come from a feeder school.    

9 minutes ago, BDGiant93 said:

Some PP Catholic schools are tied to specific parishes. Ritter, Roncalli, Chatard, Scecina for ex. are tied to parishes. Cathedral and Brebeuf Jesuit are not. 

The situation with Memorial and Mater Dei is similar.  Each has a parish feeder system where they get the  vast majority of their students (>97%).  I do not know if this is still the case but as a member of the catholic school board in the mid - late 1990s, there were far more students who left the catholic school system after 8th grade to attend a public high school than left the public grade schools to attend one of the catholic high schools, which is the exact reverse of what many tend to believe.   Part of the reason, at least on the west side of Evansville, was the fact that Reitz has a very good academic reputation and the creation of the "Signature School" which caters to those seeking higher academics.

13 minutes ago, hhpatriot04 said:

This thread is going places!

Taking wagers on it lasting over/under to Sunday at noon.

Deposits can be sent to my Paypal.

I would take the over...🤑

On 11/4/2023 at 7:36 AM, Bobref said:

How many people on here know who you’re talking about? How many people know what he’s referring to when he talks about “the Hun?” 🤣😂😅

My guess would be very few below the age of 50.  With age comes a few - very few - advantages.

6 hours ago, tango said:

Interesting note, Ev. Memorial (enrollment 556), is the smallest school still alive in the tournament with the exception of 1A teams, 2A teams and 3A Knox (553). 

A tribute to the culture Memorial has built over the past decade.  Sometimes out-manned, never out-classed.

41 minutes ago, tango said:

Very much appreciated. I imagine the MD folks were pretty happy to see Reitz get beat. It would take an upset of biblical proportions this week. Like Reitz, East Central will be bigger, faster and stronger than us at every position, but unlike Reitz, they are also very disciplined and won't have the encroachment, personal fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. The good news is East Central will move up to 5A when they win state, so we might have a slightly better chance in 4A the next 2 years.  

There is always a chance!  

Best of luck to the Tigers this week.  Taking down EC may be too much to ask of this group but would not bet against them, either. 

Hurley & Co. will have the Tigers ready to compete. 

2 hours ago, MHSTigerFan said:

Coaches who have two consecutive undefeated regular seasons (and conference championships to go with them, of course) don’t have hot seats.

Every coach at RHS since Herman Byers has felt their seat warmers kick on from time to time.  Seems Brunson will be no different.  There was a running commentary among the throng of unhappy Panther fans as they walked to their cars about the poor offensive showing.  Reitz didn't run all that well - outside of Oxley - and their passing game seemed to be centered around throwing the ball up in the general direction of Summers or Vera and have them go get it.  It may have worked for much of the year but it turned into 3 INTs last night.  Credit to Tiger DBs.

44 minutes ago, MHSTigerFan said:

Given how rocked Memorial was by the loss of Fisher, this might be one of the best coaching jobs of John Hurley’s career - after getting blown out by Reitz just a few weeks ago.

Reitz made so many mental mistakes for this late in the season.  You just can’t do that in post-season.

A surprising - and yet, not surprising - victory by the Tigers tonight.  The Tiger D was stout and the offense kept the ball away from the Panthers for much of the game.  Panther offense looked out of sync all night, even Vera had a couple of rare miscues.  The lone bright spot was strong running by Oxley who ran over everyone in his way. 

The talk in the section where we were seated focused on the tremendous coaching job by Hurley & staff the last half of the year.  Tigers were ready to play tonight and maybe Reitz might have over-looked Memorial after their earlier rout at the Bowl.   The ghosts of Enlow come back to haunt another Tiger foe.  

27 minutes ago, PLACfan said:

I know North Posey has had a great year and is coming off of a huge win.  I just don't know that Paoli can be counted out.  Out of all of the offenses/schemes NP has seen, they will not have seen a full 4 qtrs of the flexbone that I know of. That's hard to replicate all week and prepare for.  Paoli's offensive and defensive lines have played well all year and only gotten better.  I dont think Paoli can be counted out of this discussion. Should be a great game. 

This game has huge potential for a trap game for Vikings....BIG win over MD, fans storming the field, fans completely dismissing next opponent...  It is usually a good approach to play them one game at a time come playoffs.   Tempting the football gods here?

14 hours ago, littleviking75 said:

This is such a soft congratulations 

And yet, I am man enough to offer it but you aren't mature enough to accept it.  SMH

"Too soon we grow old, too late we grow wise."   

You were off on every detail of your prediction from the score to the running clock to the "obvious" talent disparity, etc. etc. yet you don't know enough to simply enjoy the victory and move on...  

Be wary, next week's game vs Paoli has all the hallmarks of a potential trap game.  It will help that it is at home.  

Congratulations to Vikings on breaking the streak. Good luck next week...

3 minutes ago, TigerFan20 said:

My eyesight is getting worse lol. 

I feel your pain, brother...  If I didn't put my screen at 125%, I couldn't read any of the posts!

Just now, TigerFan20 said:

Last year had a very late running clock in the 4Q in the sectional championship. I think there was like 3-4 minutes left in the game after the 5th TD. 

Thanks, I mean a running clock against MD not for them...that certainly did not happen last year.  There have been several games where MD has put a running clock on their opponent but I do not recall anyone putting a running clock on the Wildcats...but my memory isn't what is used to be...👴

North Posey @ Mater Dei; Well, game day is finally here and we will soon find out who walks the walk and who just talks...or types, as the case may be...   

For North Posey to win...according to a few posters, all the Vikings need to do is show up.  😂  Their vastly more talented team will wash over the hapless Wildcats and the clock will be full-on, non-stop by 4th quarter...  I have missed less than a handful of Mater Dei games since the early 1900s and I cannot recall MD ever having a running clock put on them.  Maybe one of the local, GID stat masters - Rudy, TigerFan20, et al can correct or affirm that notion for me?

For the "Cats to win...well, to begin with, they have to stop being so darned "soft"...(TIC)  MD's strength is its defense so the D must step up again.  NP boasts a formidable ground attack that must be kept in check.  MD's Achilles heal has always been SPEED and this year is no exception - see Bosse, Castle, etc.  No idea how fast NP is - city fast or country fast - but MD will need to keep their RBs from getting to the edge or breaking up the middle at full speed.  NP's passing game is suspect but that could be because they haven't really needed it this season...at least not yet...

If MD can keep the offense on schedule, with manageable down & distance, they will put points on the board and keep pressure on NP's offense.  Kicker Marx proved a valuable weapon last week with 3 FGs, giving them an option on 4th and long in the red zone MD has not had all season.  Could this be the difference again tonight?

Some posters say "NP's pass defense is much better" but a quick look at their schedule shows they haven't really played anyone with more than an average passing offense.  Their lone foe with a good passing game was Heritage Hills and the Patriots gave NP their lone "L" on the season.  Could be key tonight.

A high scoring game favors the Vikings, IMO.  If MD can keep the game in the twenties, I give the nod to Wildcats.

My admittedly 'Homer' prediction is "The Streak" survives for one more year, MD 24 - 21.  

9 minutes ago, littleviking75 said:

I dont think I said anything that wasn't obvious. 

Give me the vikings 41-10, 41-3 before the clock starts running.

OUR year.

Ok, ok.  The glove has been tossed.  Challenge accepted.  Apparently your opinion is not as "obvious" to others, especially those who have actually seen & competed with MD on the field and not the late night news sports report.  Maybe you should gave stopped your post at "I dont think..." and left it at that.

"But I don't get your assessment of MD coming off as soft, when in fact they are very battle tested. This was one of the more well rounded seasons for the SIAC with 8 really good teams. The Wildcats were put through the meat grinder.  So if the 3-7 record seems "soft" I suggest you reconsider your stance.  - Alices fan, Seal_63

As for MD having "inferior talent at every level".  Well, assume by "level" you actually meant "position" but maybe this is your assessment of JV, Frosh and Cub rolled into one insult.  Who knows, who cares...the game will be decided on the field, not in this chat so we will have to see.  fwiw, I'll take any action you want to place on the 41 - 10 score. 

21 minutes ago, tango said:

All our games are on Indiana SRN. Except the game at Reitz when Reitz wouldn't let SRN use the hard wire internet and the wifi apparently isn't strong enough at the Bowl to run the stream. 

Unfortunate,  esp in light of the weather that night and the resultant sparse attendance.   Many fans would have surely tuned it to watch.  Was there a specific reason they would not allow access?  It seems oddly petty but maybe there is a reasonable explanation.  

7 minutes ago, Miner_Pride said:

Yes indeed but I moved to Rader Media Sports.... Kevin Rader was my play by play guy the last couple years at WQTY. He and his wife went to the Board at Linton and became the Voice of the Miners... all things video streamed home and away (where allowed)... partners with IHSAATV and HUDL...  football, basketball, volleyball, baseball....  So while I hated to leave Media Five ... and radio (this is my 24th year)... I think the future is video streaming...what I fear is that each school is going to have their own Streaming... and won't let the visiting team do it.... it's already happening.  And I suppose I understand it.. especially if they are charging.  We don't.  Rader Media really spotlight the kids in the school. .academic, clubs, fund-raising... they've really done an outstanding job... and give 30% of profit back to school programs.  

Linton has lost once this year-- Monrovia in D.O.T.   played that game without a kicker... now we have one... we would have won that game.  But... it's never about 1 play. Monrovia is a tough hard nosed team...much like my Miners.   We are the same as always... Gennicks graduating and a great senior class had people thinking it would be a down year...  picked up a couple games (western 4A, St. Teresa--defending 2A Illinois state Champs)... but still nothing like playing Reitz, Memorial, Castle etc...   We are solid on D, but as always....haven't seen a really good passing offense such as MD always had when we met up... Greencastle this week has a freshman QB with nearly 2500 pass yards 32 TD...so this may be it.  We are as always a multi back system... QB runs... soph Oliver 800+  WB's with 700+ and 500+ so...typical Miner numbers.  We are sophomore heavy which bodes well for the coming years barring injury.   5-6 seniors this year in starting roles.   

 

It is always "reload" in Miner country, rarely does a team with that much history have to re-load.   Every kid in the area dreams of being a Miner!  Best of luck vs GC.  

1 minute ago, Miner_Pride said:

It's best to keep mouth shut and let the action on the field do talking...  Mater Dei plays a schedule that most 2A schools would suffer some L's....  We, at Linton, definitely understand this.  We've had what I'd consider, some very good teams face MD... unfortunately MD was better... I think only 1 year did we really have a game... most the time we got down so quick the game was over.  Especially at the Reitz Bowl.  Bad memories...  Naturally I pull for the Vikings to move on, but it won't surprise me if it doesn't happen.   I have mucho respect for the MD program, I wish we could have gotten past them in these past years but damn if we could do it.  Still is the goal obviously.  But certainly kicking the bear isn't wise!   

As you know well, Miner Pride, it is ok to pick your team to win - even against MD! 8 - )  We are all fans here and want our team to win.  But, HOW YOU DO IT and the WORDS you use make a difference.  Show some class & respect the other team.  SUPPORT YOUR TEAM and avoid negative comments about your opponent and most will respect your posts...  not everyone understands that, unfortunately.  I have been hearing all year from NP friends  how "this is the year" and it may well be.   "Soft" MD will still show up with all of its "inferior talent" and we see what happens... 

As always, I hope for a well-played and injury free game.  & safe travels to all venturing out to the Bowl tomorrow night. 

Go Wildcats!  😼

4 minutes ago, Miner_Pride said:

Definitely will be keeping an eye on this one!!!  

Hello Miner Pride - GREAT To see you post. Are you still doing the play by play for Miner games?  Always enjoyed your commentary, even when playing against you.  Hope all is well with you.  Haven't followed the Miners much this year but wish you & them the best of luck. 

16 hours ago, littleviking75 said:

This is the year!

A really solid group from north posey will prove that mater dei playing a "tough" SIAC schedule means nothing when they have inferior talent at every level. 

North posey has a big o line who can push almost anyone around. Their rushing attack is so dominant on every level- I would bet mater dei has not seen anyone run as hard as Galvin and Stone.

Defensively, held 1 loss Heritage hills who averages 40+ points per game to 10 points. Strong at every level, pass defense is much improved from last season.

mater dei looks soft on the games I have seen on the news. The Vikings will hit every play.

Been looking forward to seeing this team beat mater dei since they started coming together 2 year ago, and really been looking forward to a Poseyville win since 2012!

This is the year!

Every year there is a newbie poster with a similar post.  Welcome to the GID, "littleviking75". 

This could certainly be "the year", NP looks to have a really good team and MD is down a bit.  " I would bet mater dei has not seen anyone run as hard as Galvin and Stone." - Well, MD faced a pretty good running duo last week in the Terry twins; both 6'  2 ", 185 lbs & they play football like wrestlers with pads.  Very hard to bring down.  MD bent to the tune of 270 yds but never broke and managed to put up enough pts to win. If NP's running game is that much better than TC's, the Wildcats are in for a long night.  

Hopefully our "soft" and "inferior talent at every level" can find a way to stay close.  Last week, having their kicker Marx back was HUGE.  MD kicked 3 FGs in situations where they had to go for it on 4th and long most of the year.  This proved to be the difference as MD prevailed 30 - 27.  But hey, thanks for the bulletin board material.  Certainly you will post again if the Vikings win but curious if we will ever see you again if they don't... 

The bandwagon business is booming in So. Indiana. The new ones have almost unlimited expandable seating but, oddly, no seatbelts, allowing riders a quick, easy escape when the ride ends.  Hopefully they used Amish craftsman as they are really the only ones who still know how to build a proper wagon these days.  

10 hours ago, FootballFan2000 said:

To add to this, Rode ranks 3rd on his own team for rushing yards. Northington from North, for comparison, has him by about 500 yards and equal TDs. 

Pardon my "piing on" here...   Assess me the full 15 Yds and automatic 1st down...  But, in the Tigers victory over MD, the Tigers' ground game struggled until 2nd half when Rode was replaced after being injured. The RB that took his place was much quicker and gave MD fits in 2nd half.  Rode may not even be the best RB on the Tigers' roster this season.

20 minutes ago, tango said:

You mean Fisher? Best QB in SIAC had he not been injured....

Oops, yes, sorry.  Fisher.  So many good QBs coming out of Memorial over the past decade, I confused the names.  Apologies to Mr. Fisher and proper kudos to him here.