MDAlum82

Actually, chalking the errors up as being “mental” i.e. “unforced errors”, is completely dismissing the fact that MD played well. That was the entire basis of my post. Such comments ignore the not insignificant role MDs’ defensive pressure played in forcing those errors. That, in and of itself, was the dis-respectful part of your statement(s).

Foolish comments like this are why I so rarely post these days as surely someone will get their panties in a wad over what I am about to post and decide to flame me for it. Well, flame on… The argument that LS “shot itself in the foot” is both short-sighted of what actually occurred on the field last wk & highly dismissive of the effort put in by the MD defense, IMO. Pressuring the other team into making mistakes is the entire basis of winning football & competitive sports, in general. To begin with, “the tipped pass” was the result of a great play by an MD D Lineman who beat the blocker (the first of many times!) and the LB being focused enough to see the ball in the air and make a play. The many fumbles were certainly influenced by, if not directly caused, by the fact that the MD Defense was in the LS backfield shaking hands with the QB & creating havoc - ALL. NIGHT. LONG. It becomes demonstrably more difficult to hand the ball off with a D linemen or LB in your face. Further, when you are being hit/tackled even as the QB attempts to hand you the ball, it is much more difficult to hold onto it. LS was a fine team that unfortunately did not have its best game against another fine team. I doubt we would have the same or similar result if the game were played 20 times. However, to completely dismiss MD’s role in why & how LS “shot itself in the foot” is further proof that denial is not just river in Egypt… Mi dos centavos.

This topic got off to a nice start and then the 5th graders took over...peace, out.

Any fool can criticize and most do....Dale Carnegie

Care to venture a guess of your own then? Easy to scoff at others predictions, a bit more difficult to come up with your own. I'l put my money where my keyboard is, MD 35-14

From an outsider's pt of view, it was an odd time-out, even the radio guys called it out as "unusual". The game was using a running clock and the result was no longer in doubt so there was no tactical reason for it. However, logically, there must have been some reason, and it was likely related to the players . Only the coach knows for certain. The biggest issue an opponent might take with such a move is the need for another, completely unnecessary play to be ran. Anything can & will happen on the field and you are putting players at risk, even if minimally. Fortunately, nothing bad happened and hopefully whatever goal the coach had in mind was accomplished. No harm, no foul here.

Then I must have misunderstood what they said/intended. Very impressed with their knowledge of game and, more importantly, their ability allow me to understand it. Mea Culpa

Apparently no love for the Wildcat's from Harrell for 2nd wk in a row. I was mildly surprised with the Harrell pick of Linton over MD, esp at the Bowl, but most viewed the game as a toss up going in. Curious how MD is only a 4pt favorite over NK, esp after last night. Calpreps favors MD 31 - 14, & Sagarin gives MD +14. One of my newfound friends in stripes made the prediction of a MD working with running clock by halftime vs NK. That remains to be seen but only 4 points seems awfully thin to me. Anywhere that tracks how well Sagarin or Harrell do with their predictions?

Prescient comments Uncle, as the game was definitely decided in the trenches, IMO. MD's D line was able to get yds penetration most of the night which created all sorts of issues for the Miners and resulted in several TOs. I would venture a guess that is the most fumbles Linton has had this year (if not several years) with 4 or 5 fumbles & 3 lost in first half alone and a total of 5 TOs overall for the game with the 2 INTs. Hard to win a game with that many TOs at any level. IMHO, you saw a little bit of how "strength of schedule" does matter, at least to some extent. For certain, it isn't the one stat above all others by any means. However, MD benefits from playing the larger Evansville schools where even some of weaker teams often have above avg size in their lines & more speed at the skill positions than we do in a typical year. Having to deal with those conditions every week is huge help in preparing us for playoffs. I had the pleasure of sitting next to a couple of old guard officials from the Linton area, Mr Beach (still refereeing @67!) & Mr Devault (retired after the Central Vs Jasper Mud Bowl game about 10 yrs ago). They had some great insights into not only the game last night but the high school game, in general. Thanks for sharing some great stories from between the lines and I hope we cross paths again.

Curiously “odd” to see posters purporting to support both Southridge & South Spencer jawing on this thread about a game btwn Linton & MD. Certainly, everyone is welcome to an opinion on this forum but representing them as from one of the involved teams seem a bit disingenuous. Pot stirring perhaps?

I ran this match up on Calpreps a few days ago and it had MD as a slight favorite. Now, Harrell picks the Miners as well. MD will have its hands full, no doubt.

Should be a great game btwn two very good football teams. Good luck to both teams for a well played and injury free game! Picking up from a previous thread about the Bowl, LS will get to see the Bowl up close & personal for the first time, if I am not mistaken. Here are a couple of suggestions for those LS fans who really want to be able to see the game. While the visiting bleachers are larger than usual, viewing the game from there is limited due to team typically standing along the sidelines btwn the 40 yd lines. This and the low risers of the visiting bleachers will make it difficult to see much of the action on near-side of the field up to about where the yard markers are painted. (see image below) An alternate area to consider for better viewing would be "the curve". This section is located in the South end of the field, closest to the river. You will get a much better view of the game - at least in my opinion - than just about anywhere on visitor's bleachers. mi dos centavos.

The biggest reason MD does not host games at their field is little to no parking in the vicinity. There are barely enough spaces for 500+ kids, teachers and staff on a daily basis. There would be no way to accommodate 5,000 fans, which is not out of the question for MD home games against a quality opponent. However, even if you built a stadium, it would pale in comparison to the Bowl. btw - as tax payers, we don't have to "borrow" the bowl, we pay for it already.

Yeah, my bad. I did not catch the sarcasm initially. Tried to delete/edit but could not. Mea culpa.

I happen to be an engineer with a PE degree and somewhat of a "math whiz" myself so I think I can muddle through it. Not saying he is wrong but if the number is so "pure", it would seem reasonably easy to justify how it was derived as opposed to something pulled out of thin air. I think I will be able to understand but maybe he can dumb it down a bit for me...or I can ask my 5th grader for help.

Curious, how do you come up with "1.65" as the "Pure" number?

Excellent & insightful read...thanks for posting.

Not certain if this violates any of GID rules but this was just reported on Evv C&P website. Sorry to hear about this but not altogether surprised either.

Curious what you've heard about this year's team? Most of my sources do not seem to share your optimism.