8 hours ago, 1st_and_10 said:

Yep.  I think this is a run away similar to when Charlie Spegal won it.

Agreed. I thought early in the year it would be a duke it out between Ringer (East Central) and Sherrell (Brownsburg). Brownsburg had an early exit out of the tournament to Ben Davis and East Central kept on winning. Ringer's performance at Lucas Oil was just the icing on the cake.

5 minutes ago, cloudofdust said:

I wasn’t really talking so much amount numbers as I was quality.  Read the line next to what was bolded. 
The quality of the student/athlete is different. 

Who would not be a good candidate specifically? I’m genuinely curious what you P/P guys consider a “risk”. 

Unfortunately there are those on here that honestly believe they control their enrollment to a certain number so they can stay in a certain class just for football so they can win a State Championship. In simple terms more students in the classroom equals more tuition being payed. More tuition being payed equals more money to pay the bills, salaries, etc. So if High School Little Sisters of the Poor has a building that can hold a capacity of 1,000 students and they have the staff to take that on, they are not going to restrict their enrollment to 500 students so they can be in 3A just to win a State Football Championship.

A student that doesn't want to complete the essay required, the placement test required. More than likely a parent isn't going to fork out $16,000 (less with Financial Aid) if their child can't make the grades. Any student who won't abide by the code of conduct, most likely a parent isn't going to fork out the money if they are at risk of not aboding by the code of conduct.

By the term "risk" I mean a parent isn't going to fork out money for their child to attend a Private or Parochial school if they are at risk or in danger/capable of failing or disobeying the code of conduct. 

6 hours ago, BLACKGOLD2007 said:

never-mind.. I actually clicked on the BD's profile....that is 10-12 enrollment. 

The actual Ben Davis High School is Grades 10-12 only. Then they have the 9th Grade Center. They are 2 separate buildings

17 minutes ago, cloudofdust said:

You're telling me P/Ps cannot control who is or is not allowed to enroll at their school?

No he is telling you P/P's are not controlling their enrollment to remain in a certain class for football so they can win blue ring.

Most are hoping to have more applicants to fill to capacity. Those who wouldn't be good candidates to enroll likely aren't enrolling in the first place because their parents aren't going to take the risk.

3 hours ago, BTF said:

1.   How was it proposed? Four year is what I've been saying it should be since it's inception. Programs typically go on 2-year talent runs. 

2.  Depends on how you tweak it. It really just comes down to this: How important is football at your school? All private schools could take advantage if they wanted to. But they all don't, so I would agree that a multiplier for all isn't the best solution. How about a multiplier for just the private football schools? I like it, but no way would the IHSAA go down that road, and quite frankly, I don't blame them. In the meantime, I guess we just settle for the 2-year cycle even though the majority would agree that 4 years is the way to go. 

3.  Agree, see #2. I can assure you, I think about that every time I reluctantly hit the 'submit reply' button when bringing up the multiplier. 

4.  Go to a 4-year cycle. If a team doesn't win a state title, they don't bump up. Period. 

5.  Agree. I was never on board with that. Cathedral would take home 80% of the titles. Probably because they are a football school and the largest private in the largest metro area. 

 

The original proposal was a 4 year cycle. Also I was not trying to make an attack on you. Just pointing out the flaws of a multiplier (which fails in other States too)..

45 minutes ago, BTF said:

Not sure what you mean by "entirely." We can't pretend that Ben Davis and Adams Central somehow belong in the same division. 

Agreed just like we can't pretend Providence and Cathedral belong in the same division (for proponents of separate public and P/P tournaments) or Bishop Noll and Gibson Southern belong in the same division (for multiplier proponents).

1 hour ago, BTF said:

Good post. I agree that the success factor doesn't make any sense in it's current form. I've been saying that since it's inception. The talented kids get the trophy at the lower level, and the less talented kids get the bump up. The best solution I've seen so far is to bump up a team based on how many of it's players come from outside their normal pipeline. I've always been an advocate for having a multiplier for private schools. I also don't think a team should get bumped if they didn't win a state championship...........Adams Central. They didn't get their win at the 1A level, now they don't get to get their win at the 2A level. Makes no sense at all. 

The only part of your post that is inaccurate, and it's the second time you've mentioned it, is the ability of a high school team to beat some college teams. Maybe you don't really believe that and you're just using it as context to prove your point.  Outside of magnet schools like the IMG, it would never happen. A D3 program with 19-22 year old kids would beat Indiana's best high school team by multiple scores. 

Success factor makes perfect sense if applied the way it was proposed, but the IHSAA went with the proposed success factor and used their own modifications to it (hence the 2 year cycle which was not proposed). 

A multiplier is a horrendous idea and always has been. There is a good article about it analyzing what each state does, you can skip to page 18 of the 24 page document to get to the analysis definitely a great read.

  https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1005884.pdf

A great quote from the article "An important first step in finding a resolution to any problem is problem identification. With regard to the multiplier one must ask, for what problem is this the solution? It is not clear what problem the multiplier seeks to redress apart from the malum in se of private school success. Consequently, it represents a blunt tool that harms all private schools in an effort to punish the few private schools experiencing great success in a few sports. What is this alleged unfair advantage, and if it really exists, what ought to be done to level this unfair advantage in an equitable fashion? This question is missing from most of the multiplier debates which usually point to statistical overrepresentation of private schools winning state championships in a few select sports as sufficient justification for a universal private school multiplier."

What some don't think of is a multiplier will be placed on your Cathedral's, Chatard's, Luers, LCC's etc. It will also be placed on Bishop Noll who is 10-78 over the last 10 years. If you think bumping Adams Central up to 2A due to success factor is unjust how do you not feel a multiplier is unjust to Bishop Noll? For those that want to have PP in their own tournament with a Bishop Noll or Providence playing Cathedral or Chatard. Come on that's fine if you are okay with North Posey or Adams Central playing Center Grove or Ben Davis. There are Public schools that dominate certain sports that make up 1% of IHSAA membership (Carmel swimming) and not a peep, but bring up football and that 12% is bad news. There are other examples city vs rural etc etc go on down the list. Quite frankly a multiplier and separate tournaments are terrible ideas.

I agree a high school team beating a collegiate team is just asnine for anyone to state. Even a magnet school like IMG wouldn't be able to beat a collegiate team, it's just not going to happen.

On 11/27/2023 at 10:03 PM, Komets2727 said:

Lots of discussion about how down 2A was this year. I thought it was the worst class of football in Indiana this year by a wide margin

May not have been if the IHSAA split the classes up correctly. I've personally felt for years it should be 32 teams in 6A and 32 teams in 1A, then have 63 teams for 2A-5A. That would likely bolster 2A and 5A. I will do a mock up of what teams would have been in which class this year had that been done when I get a chance.

10 hours ago, Formerly Number 39 said:

They don't seem to be having a problem losing in the sectionals with one high school!

1 hour ago, Footballking16 said:

Until Florida hires him.

Or Miami!

4 minutes ago, US31 said:

 

if I'm reading this right you have the sectionals jumbled? (Will be interesting to see how these change next cycle)

Sectional 3: Fishers, HSE, Homestead, Northrop

Sectional 4: Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville

Not that it contradicts your statement about that regional....some very evenly matched good teams that know each other.👍

You are correct my apologies. I likely typed faster than my thoughts could keep up with. I blame it on old age! Thank you for correcting.

21 minutes ago, JQWL said:

Obviously everyone wants to win a state championship. When I read the 2A championship thread and the discussion centers around how this isn't even a typical Luers team. Comparing them to teams that had multiple NFL players and someone even mentioned how that team would beat some college teams. Maybe Luers should start voluntarily playing up if they are so much better than their competition. Maybe that state championship would mean more. Most of these private schools that are at 1A/2A/and 3A play a schedule full of 4A/5A/6A teams weeks 1-9. That's because they feel like they can compete at that level. However, when it's for a ring (this is where the "ring chaser" comes into play) they want to compete with 1A/2A/3A schools. 

I still hate when open enrollment is used as a the equalizer for privates and publics. The transfer rules are still not the same. The enrollment rules still aren't the same. Just make them the same for everyone. That doesn't mean the private schools have to lose anything if that's what everyone is afraid of. If I had my way, I think the IHSAA should grant athletic eligibility to anyone that is enrolled at a school when everyone comes back from Dead Week. Where ever you are enrolled the 2nd week of July, that's the school you are eligible for the entire school year. The exception being a legitimate physical move. Just do that for everyone and I don't think there'd be as much complaining. Do I still think that privates should move up a class, yeah but I think this would help level the playing field somewhat.

So Luers could beat some college teams, yet couldn't beat East Noble, New Haven, or Homestead. Makes sense. If you truly believe that I have some ocean front property to sell you in Kansas.

Most of these 1A, 2A, and 3A schools play 4A, 5A, and 6A schools because they A.) have no choice because they are in their conference B.) will play whomever they can get because it is hard to get teams scheduled outside of weeks 1, 2, and 9 because of conference schedules. Even Center Grove and Carmel found that out after being ousted from the MIC. Center Grove had to schedule 5 out of State opponents. They play in the class the IHSAA places them in period (currently IHSAA uses enrollment unless a SF bump happens)  So your statement that they play 4A, 5A, and 6A opponents because they can compete with them, but when it comes to playing for rings they drop to 1A, 2A, and 3A is no where near factual.

All IHSAA schools have to abide by the IHSAA By-Laws. There is no separate By-Laws for Private and Public schools (Unless u=you can provide them to back up your statements). Rule 12 is Enrollment, Rule 19 is Eligibility and Transfer please enlighten us on how it is different for Private vs Public? I have seen @Footballking16 tackle the subject of transfers in the past you can feel free to bring that up.

There are advantages that Private Parochial Schools have but not in the areas you are pointing at.

2 hours ago, Muda69 said:

What kind of Youth Protection Training are these cadres of volunteer coaches required to take?

 

Come on, are you serious? You do know ALL coaches (paid or volunteer) have to be rostered with the IHSAA and accredited? You can go look up the IHSAA By-Laws 7-1.4.

https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24 By-Laws.pdf

7-1.4 Mandatory Coaching Accreditation

a. Coaching Accreditation.

(1.) Any paid or volunteer coach who is a member of a Member School Coaching Staff must be rostered with the IHSAA and must be Accredited, prior to having Athletic Contact with a student. ‘Athletic Contact’ refers to any interaction involving physical athletic activities or conditioning (physical fitness) activities between a coach and a student who is or will be a participant in an Emerging or Recognized Sport.

(2.) A coach will be deemed Accredited on the date the coach satisfies the Educational Requirements needed for Accreditation, and will automatically renew for one (1) year on June 30, provided the Educational Requirements needed for Accreditation are then current and the Accreditation had not been revoked or suspended.

b. Educational Requirements for Coaching Accreditation. To be Accredited a coach must complete the following specific education courses:

(1.) NFHS Concussion in Sports,

(2.) NFHS Heat Illness Prevention,

(3.) NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest,

(4.) NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse, or an approved equivalent, and

(5.) NFHS Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, or an approved equivalent.

To remain Accredited a coach must retake each course every Two (2) years, unless the edition of the course changes, in which event the coach must take the new edition within ninety (90) days of the edition’s release date, unless the edition’s release date occurs during the April 1 through June 1 period, and in that event the new edition must be taken on or before the following June 29th. c. Licensure and Disciplinary Requirements. An Accredited Coach must remain in compliance with all applicable state licensure and disciplinary statutes.

2 hours ago, JQWL said:

But it's not bad enough for the private schools to stop participating in the tournament with the overzealous public school fans. I 

It reminds me of travel baseball. Private schools are the Triple-A or Major team playing in a Single-A tournament early in the season just so they can win and take the picture with the ring to appease the travel ball mom in her razor back tank top. They're ring chasers and nothing more.

Nor should it stop them from participating in the tournament that is held by the IHSAA. The IHSAA is not solely for Public Schools. Membership and dues are renewed annually for all of the schools.

"The purpose of the IHSAA is to ensure athletics remain subservient to academics, and to maximize the opportunity for students to engage in transformative relationships with coaches and teammates in which their character and emotional maturity is developed to empower them to be effective in life.

Any high school in the state, or any junior high school offering ninth grade, whether public, private, parochial, or institutional, if accredited by the Indiana Department of Education, may become a member of the Association by making a formal application that is authorized by its board of education and by subscribing to the rules and By-Laws of the Association. Membership, once attained, is renewable annually provided requirements are met. The purpose of the IHSAA is to encourage and direct wholesome amateur athletics in the high schools of Indiana."

Whom is really the ring chasers? The P/P or even Public schools that have won the ring or multiple rings? Or the ones incessantly complaining about every other thing because other schools have multiple rings and they do not? I mean it can be looked at both ways.

The landscape is totally different now than it use to be with Open Enrollment in Indiana now.

6A will be very interesting.

Brownsburg loses QB Dunn, RB Sherrell, WR's Smith and Olinger. However Coach Hart has been able to replace players each year. The Bulldogs just have been very good but stumble in the Tournament.

Cathedral loses offensively 3 year starter at QB O'Neil and TE/WR's Long and Meeks. They do return RB Bonds and WR's Slaughter and Johnson. Defensively they lose Kirch, Weingart, and Smith who were very good players. They return Lockhart, Harden, and Hughes. Will be an interesting year for the Irish I think they return 3 or 4 of their O-lineman.

Center Grove loses offensively 2 year starter at QB Cherry, top 2 RB's in Yoder and Cook (I think they will be fine in the RB department), and top WR Coy. They do return Offensively WR Halubar (Jr) and Baxter (Jr) and at RB have Hennessy (JR) and McClurg (Fr). Defensively they lose O. Bright, McConnell, Johnson, Soderdahl, Beggs, and Boswell. They do return Cherry (So), Woolwine (Jr), and L. Bright (So). I am sure Coach Moore will have some players to plug in for the Trojans. Even if their passing game drops off the Wing T is well ingrained to their players from Bantham Football to Junior Trojans to High School.

Ben Davis they lose a lot of Seniors but the cupboard is NOT bare. Offensively the lose QB Gotkowski, RB Morrison, WR N. Williams, WR Skibinski, WR McClain, and WR Searcy. They do return  RB Price (Jr), WR Zackery (Jr), WR Horton (So), WR M. Williams (Jr), and WR Stapleton Jr (Jr) also while Gotkowski was injured QB Rogers (Jr) filled in very well! Defensively they lose several very good players Oyesigi, Brown, Evans, Harris, Hurns, Contreras, Falke, Dau, Rondo, Howard, and Hampton. They did rotate a lot of players defensively and will return White (Jr), Bertram (Jr), 2 way player Zackery (Jr), and Horner (Jr). I think their defense takes a bigger hit than their Offense.

Westfield many felt the Shamrocks going to Semi-State was a year ahead of schedule. Offensively they lose QB Gilbert and WR Nosler. They return though RB Garnett III (Jr), WR Aramboles (Jr), WR Braun, and WR Knott (Jr). Defensively they lose Lieske, Feltrinelli, Good, Goodvine III, Vondersaar, Graybill, and Stewart. However they return their top tackler Webster (Jr) as well as King (So), Law (Jr), Aramboles (So), Butler (Jr), and Poriah (Jr). Coach Gilbert has been pretty consistent with Westfield and they could have a solid year next year building on this past years success. 

HSE offensively loses their top RB Alexander and WR Hamilton. Their QB returns Weston (Jr) and second leading rusher Wallace (JR) but WR will be tough shoes to fill. Defensively they lose 8 of their top 10 tacklers in Osiecki, Parker, Seyferth, Ingalls, Carlson, Wright, Rhodes, and Myers. A lot to replace on the defensive side of the ball.

I don't know what to make of Carmel next year. I think Warren Central has a better chance of being a more improved team next year, but Carmel I just don't know. If I were to right now look and say who would be the top team I would say Ben Davis. Warren Central could be right up there. Outside of those within the Center Grove program we don't know a lot, but I do know Coach Moore does a great job with that program and will have them ready.  As for Cathedral Coach Peebles has done a terrific job so it will be interesting to see what thing bring. I thought it would be tough to replace Orin Edwards after the 2019 season and Nathan McCahill played outstanding at QB in 2020. Then I wasn't sure what they would have after McCahill and Danny O'neil has been spectacular for 3 years. I am interested to see how the Irish look at QB

16 hours ago, BLACKGOLD2007 said:

So, did Warren make regionals this past season because the schools in their sectional were bad, or did they put something together in the playoffs? 

Is this something Warren can build off of after a rough 3 win regular season?

Yes Warren Central made it to Regionals because their Sectional was terrible. Their Sectional had Perry Meridian (2-8), Southport (2-9), and Arsenal Tech (0-10). They beat Perry Meridian 49-0 and Southport 47-0 (Southport beat Tech 41-12). It was a horrendous Sectional which is probably what Warren Central needed because it did give them a little bit of a boost. They ended up playing well against Center Grove in Regionals eventually losing 14-0.

Warren Central will return all of their top skill position players on Offense. QB Jackson (Jr) and Dennison (Fr), RB McMoore (Jr) and Clark (Jr), WR Corley (Jr) Hester (Jr) Williams (Jr) and Morris (Jr). Defensively they return their top 3 tacklers in Shanklin (Jr) and the Dungy's (both Jr's). Former Warren Central Safety rated top safety in the nation Jerimy Finch's son Jerimy Finch Jr (So) (or JJ Finch) also will return he is a Defensive Lineman though at 6' 4" 240 lbs.

We will have to wait and see how they improve.

12 hours ago, Indiana Fan said:

Colorado got a commitment from one the top QB’s in the country a few weeks ago. From Werner robbins georgia. Not sure if that played into it as well

If you are talking about Antwan Hill Jr. he is class of 2025 not 2024, and he announced he was pulling his recruitment from Colorado also . So I don't think that has anything to do with it. I think he developed a relationship with Sean Lewis (who recruited him to Colorado), and there is instability at Colorado with the coaches. When Coach Sanders took play calling duties from Coach Lewis, I think that set the stage for Coach Lewis to leave Colorado. O'Neil may follow Coach Lewis to where he lands (likely as an Offensive CoOrdinator).

247 Sports has their crystal ball set as UK where O'Neil will land. His offers list are: Cincinnati, U-Conn, Houston, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Marshall, Miami (OH), Northwestern, Ohio, Purdue, Syracuse, Toledo, Tulane, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, and of course Colorado. Some new schools have jumped in since he pulled his commit to Colorado. IndyStar (Kyle Neddenriep) ran an article about it last night after talking to O'Neil. 

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/11/27/indianapolis-qb-danny-oneil-says-colorado-staff-changes-led-to-decommitment-recruiting-deion-sanders/71724260007/

Danny O'Neil explains why he decommitted from Colorado: 'Instability across the board.'

Kyle Neddenriep

Indianapolis Star

Through his senior year of high school football, Danny O’Neil had no plans to decommit from Colorado.

When O’Neil committed to new coach Deion Sanders in March following a visit, he described the Boulder campus and football program as one that “checked every box.” But eight months later, that is no longer the case for the one of the state’s top quarterbacks.

On Monday, O’Neil said he was reopening his recruitment from the Buffaloes. Colorado started fast in Sanders’ first season, but closed with a six-game losing streak that dropped the team to 4-8 and sitting home during bowl season.

A big reason for O’Neil’s commitment to Colorado was a connection with offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Sean Lewis. During the season, Lewis was stripped of the play-calling duties by Sanders and analyst Pat Shurmur was moved into a co-coordinator role, including calling the offensive plays.

After Colorado’s season-closing 23-17 loss to Utah on Saturday, Sanders hinted to “a few changes” coming to the coaching staff during the offseason. Tight ends coach Tim Brewster announced his resignation Sunday.

“I’ll just say that I don’t know much of it is public knowledge, but there are some things going on behind the scenes with the possibility of coaching changes and instability across the board,” O’Neil said Monday in an interview with IndyStar. “I don’t want to go into (a program) and lose a head coach or a coordinator.”

O’Neil said he never had second thoughts about Colorado through the season. The 6-1, 190-pound O’Neil, rated as a three-star prospect, completed 61.6% of his passes as a senior for 2,068 yards and 31 touchdowns with 10 interceptions and rushed for 722 yards and eight TDs.

“For the longest time, Colorado checked all the boxes,” he said. “They had a stable coaching staff and everything about it is a great school, a great business program I wanted to get into and great people. The last few weeks I’d been hearing some things and do a little investigating on my own, I’ve been told a few things and decided I should open up my recruitment.”

Another top quarterback recruit, 2025 prospect Antwann Hill Jr., announced Sunday he was pulling his commitment from Colorado.

Illinois and Kentucky were two of the schools that were high on O’Neil’s list prior to his commitment. Louisville, Indiana, Purdue, Northwestern, Syracuse, West Virginia and Wake Forest were also among his offers.

The recruiting cycle will move quickly as the transfer portal opens. The early signing period for high school seniors begins Dec. 21. Brownsburg receiver Corey Smith, another top in-state recruit, announced over the weekend he was pulling his commitment from Minnesota.

O’Neil said he still plans to sign in the early period and will enroll in January. He has three weekends to make visits before signing day.

“There’s a few schools from before and a few new schools that have reached out,” he said. “Nothing is concrete yet. I left those relationships pretty well and didn’t burn any bridges. It’s been busy (on the phone) today. There have been some schools that are more local and some schools that are farther away than Colorado reaching out — some schools down south and out west.”

For his career, O’Neil passed for 7,786 yards and 98 TDs with and rushed for 1,326 yards and 27 scores.

Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649.

25 minutes ago, Bobref said:

And to think, I got downvoted by @temptation for this. Ironically, he’s the one who introduced me to the concept of keeping “receipts.”

Quarterback Danny O'Neil decommits from Colorado

The Indianapolis (Ind.) Cathedral passer had been a verbal to Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes since March.

Indianapolis (Ind.) Cathedral quarterback Danny O'Neil has decommitted from Colorado, backing off a verbal to the Buffaloes he gave back in March over Illinois and others.

O’Neil was especially close with Colorado offensive coordinator Sean Lewis, but with the change in responsibilities within the Buffaloes program, that altered the way O’Neil looked at the program.

Northwestern is in the mix for O’Neil moving forward led by the efforts of offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian.

Wherever Lewis lands next could also be a major factor for O’Neil who ranks as 247Sports’ No. 34 quarterback.

“The landscape of college programs and coaches will be dramatically different by midweek,” O’Neil’s father Mike told 247Sports over the weekend.

Cincinnati, Houston, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Purdue, Syracuse, Toledo, Tulane and Wake Forest were among the schools that also extended O’Neil a scholarship the first time he went through is process.

The 6-foot, 185-pound O’Neil has been one of the Midwest’s top signal-callers the last three seasons. In his time as a starter at Cathedral he’s won a state championship and threw for 7,786 yards and 98 touchdowns, completing over 62 percent of his attempts. O’Neil has also rushed for 1,326 yards and 27 more scores.

“He’s an incredible competitor,” Cathedral head coach Bill Peebles said. “Incredibly intelligent. Obviously has great arm. Great accuracy with it. A complete deal.”

O’Neil competed in the Elite 11 Finals this summer. 

O'Neil will probably follow Sean Lewis to wherever he goes (depending on where he goes). Could be Oklahoma.

24 minutes ago, WWFan said:

Did park Tudor just come down from 2A? I know Providence did. This is thier 1st cycle in 1A that I can remember and they lost to state Champs in regional both years. 

Do you think it would have made a difference the years Providence was in 2A if they were in 1A? I don't. Park Tudor has been in 2A in the past there are about 930 students grades K-12 378 for 9-12.

10 minutes ago, cloudofdust said:

It's obvious they fare better at the 1A-3A level because they can control their enrollment. The quality of student/athlete is just different.

The solution is to move them all up a class. No P/P should ever be competing at a 1A level and it's been proven through SF that they can compete at higher levels.

The problem is, the powers that be don't care because the big schools don't care. They have the enrollment numbers and funds to overcome.

I think Providence and Park Tudor have shown over the years they are right where they belong. This year was an up year, but they have ebbed and flowed just like their Public school counterparts.

1 hour ago, oldtimeqb said:

And those were both schools playing up already due to SF. 

Starting next year, the Indy Diocese is going to consider Mooresville a Parochial school as well.  That's the only way beating Roncalli and Brebeuf in back to back weeks can be explained. 

I hear they might be also looking into East Central too! After beating archdiocese of Indianapolis and Cincinnati schools plus they are in St. Leon!

3 minutes ago, Rodney said:

he is literally turned around facing the ball with his left hand going up towards it.

 

The receiver hasn't even begun to go for the ball yet, note his stance,

so there is zero chance this impeded his jump

it was a heated play in the back corner of the endzone in the state championship game right before halftime

there was contact... its a contact sport

this game has gone soft because we let soft men become zebras let the kids play for crying out loud its the state championship

 

and out of all the horseshit calls we go for this one to call out, not the ones with the refs 85 yards behind the play throwing flags

also brotherton made a hell of a play here to almost catch it regardless.

The jersey grab delayed the jump not by much. Regardless if the defender looked back at the ball, he grabbed a handful of jersey and yanked down. It will be called at any level. It was a good call. Regardless if Brotherton made a heck of a play to almost catch it, it doesn't wipe out that the defender grabbed jersey.

Contact is legal and can be accidental if the defender is looking back to the ball (which he was). Grabbing and pulling the jersey down is not legal.

26 minutes ago, oldtimeqb said:

And those were both schools playing up already due to SF. 

Starting next year, the Indy Diocese is going to consider Mooresville a Parochial school as well.  That's the only way beating Roncalli and Brebeuf in back to back weeks can be explained. 

I am all out of emoji's for this one

The name change of the school is currently being debated!

2 minutes ago, HHPatriots said:

While I appreciate the kind words and recognition of a very special athlete, everybody in Spencer County remembers in the late 90's when Jett's dad's team got upset in the sectionals.  That isn't lost on any of us....the future expectations are high, but children are children and if anything children are inconsistent and every teenage boy has the inherent ability to be a moron.  I know because I was one and I am a father to one on this team.  

2024 season has started, at this point we are looking to be competitive for a conference championship and competitive for a sectional.  

The truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth! Doesn't matter if it is P/P or Public. I was one of those to at one time and have a son that was one too!

48 minutes ago, BTF said:

Controversial mood?

All we here about all year long is how good Hamilton Southeastern and Westfield are. But somehow Carroll and Crown Point still stink. Lol, I'm glad this season is over. Time to move on. 

With Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers sectional you never know what is going to happen and this year if Carmel will be any good. Fishers and HSE are very familiar with each other and also a Rivalry.

With Westfield they have Homestead in their sectional and Noblesville is on the upswing. Personally Westfield was probably a year ahead of schedule this year. Again when you had those 2 sectionals meet in Regionals they are very familiar with each other. When it came to HSE, Fishers, and Westfield possibly playing Crown Point it came down to match-ups. HSE probably matched up to Crown Points weakness better than Fishers and Westfield. You get those HCC teams playing each other in Regional and it can be a crap shoot on who comes out because they are very familiar with each other (has nothing to do with beating each other up either).