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It's been said before, but now that teams are able to practice with pads and scrimmage throughout the summer, the Scrimmage Day (Week 0) could be eliminated and become Week 1. Other than playing more games in hotter temperatures, I don't see why a bye week would be bad.

There was a good article about how he does his operations last year (https://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/06/22/john-harrell-still-enjoys-running-site-high-school-sports-junkies/725863002/). One computer, one man... Prior to Twitter, a lot of sports editors and journalists across the state would send their scores. I think his son is now involved too. He occassionally still visits the Herald-Times to do some computer programming for the sports department (even in the early 1990s, he was automating much of the Agate (Scoreboard) Page and box scores layout with some (relatively) simple find and replace features. Similiar to HTML, the software that formats newspapers is a "markup" computer programming language. The H-T, one of my former employers, still publishes complete scores for high school and college basketball up to the last minutes before going to press (11 p.m. Eastern time). I picked up the IndyStar and half of the scores were marked as "late"... The H-T still does a good job of publishing all local and area box scores for all HS sports... Something other papers, like the IndyStar, are no longer doing. Jeff Sagarin and John Harrell should have scholarships named after them by the IHSAA, in my opinion.

Yes. Defense's ball on the 20. If there was time left... If the ball was knocked into the endzone by the defense and then recovered by the offense (Gibson), I believe it would be a TD. There may have to be a change of possession and fumble though. Will defer to @Bobref

Have you read the CP article? It's a continuation of any success HH being attributed to Gibson Southern not doing something. Meanwhile, if you read HH comments even in its roughest years, they frequently said that Gibson was the better team and deserved to win. If HH has three turnovers, it's because GS forced them. I have several friends in South Gibson -- coaches, friends, and parents. I have no qualms criticizing part of their fan base or the tone of the quotes in the article. I criticized Hart and staff's decision to platoon, especially in the playoffs. If having an opinion is forbidden, then guilty as charged.

Ball is dead on any kick in high school the moment it crosses the goal line. It would be a touch back. GS ball on their 20 if there was time left.

Not luck! Sorry but "Sometimes that's the way it bounces" isn't showing much respect to an opponent that has beaten you 3 out of the past 4. "The better team won and we hope they or Southridge has a great run and represents the PAC well..." must have been omitted by the CP writer.

No really, most of Sagarins ratings are archived using The WaybackMachine... For previous, I'd contact John Harrell or arrange a visit to the Bloomington Herald-Times archives.

There is a way. Google the WaybackMachine

It's game day! Classes 4A and 5A are back in action, while half the teams in Classes A-4A are left. Win or go home. What games will you be attending and/or following most closely? Post your scores/updates here or on Twitter @gridirondigest.

Monday to Wednesday, I agree. But Thursday is typically a walk through, lineup checks, recognition, etc... Plus you can risk injury on non-ideal field conditions. Practicing on Thursday inside makes sense in certain conditions.

Perhaps in 2001, they would have been on the field together? I played some DL as a sophomore and caught Tichenor trying to cut back on a sweep... Paridean could've played a role on Friday Night Lights. I graduated in 2004, so 2003 was my senior year. HH and Boonville still played in the Coca-Cola Classic or whatever it was called at Castle at the time. All I remember is the free pizza! Getting back to this decade... It's a shame the new PACs and SIAC can't do any Friday/Saturday crossovers ... 4 games in Evansville on Tuesday, 4 on Saturday (boo to soccer). So many of these out-of-conference games are no longer possible. I think Reitz and Jasper will return to the status which they once had. Boonville is improving ... Boonville-Bosse games always seemed to be some wars and I think they are natural opponents. I worry the new SIAC may further isolate SW Indiana football. Should be an interesting experiment.

http://hhqbclub.com/history/HH_gibsonsouthern2002.html Ahh, how could I forget the HH grad. Gibson Southern at that time was always very tough at the JV levels, but couldn't translate it to varsity. Schemes were very basic like Mount Vernon used to do with 1 foot splits and just pound the ball. Frank Tichenor was the scat back and one of the Parideans (Joey had already graduated, I believe) was a bruiser, but he went out early with an injury.

There was discussion on the old board. I remember reading a lot of banter about Steffanich's 2002 team with Paredain and the other RB. His name escapes me. Good skill players, but the line wasn't very good and the Titans couldn't pass.

I don't have an NFL Redzone subscription, so I just watch highlights online and occasionally will go to a sports bar for a big game, but being seven hours ahead (GMT +3) makes it tough. What's the deal with Braunecker? Too many TEs? A step slow? Would he be better in a system like the Pats or Packers employee, where in TEs do more than block?

We've definitely seen an uptick in midfield group praying. I understand it is not obligatory and I don't believe it should be a freedom of speech argument. I'm simply saying that we do live in an ever more pluralistic country. Involving children in clearly publicized group worship could make other children, who haven't yet decided on their faith (or not), feel like they are being out cast if they don't participate. Having lived in places where my religion was the majority and then living in a place where some people are forced to hide their religion, including children, gives one a wider perspective on how public worship can change and influence the actions of the minority. My views are my own and I understand they likely aren't in-line with most in North Spencer or the Pocket of Indiana. Back to football, the PAC really got pigeon holed with this new alignment. Three teams from the same conference which have been ranked in the Top 10 should be able to take home at least two sectional titles (yes Memorial, you're my favorite Evansville school, where I would want to attend, wish you success in 4A, but it's a shame the Tigers, Titans, Patriots, Raiders, and Alices won't play for at least 3 years... In football at least. Basketball and wrestling, I'll take my Patriots this year.)

No reason for a prayer even led by a student athlete. Did they also recite a Hindu or Buddhist proverb? Jewish quote from the Torah? Islamic prayer from the Quran? Native American ritual song? Really zero reason to exclude non-Christians from a State sporting event. I'll side with the agnostics.

Any grasp of the jersey by a blocking player should be whistled holding, right?

Wow. If this is the criteria that you called holding, I would have held in the tackle box offensively and defensively much more. I'm really disappointed in your interpretation of the rule. We were taught offensively to jam and release (drive or form a pocket depending on the play. OL coach played at Hanover.) As we advanced in the tournament, we were specifically shown how certain schools got away with holding if their hands were within the chest. It all makes sense. You enabled it.

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Winners Heritage Hills, Gibson Southern, North Harrison, Southridge. I went 4-0. I'll take the Patriots and Raiders for the US 231 semis sweep.

I'll take VL. Traditionally they are the larger school and I think they have been more battle hardened. It is a flaky prediction though.

Just put parameters on its usage. Plenty of teaching, documentary, and film industry uses. IHSAA sounds like it is afraid of legal ramifications or at least bad PR if it's perceived the zebras got it wrong.

It was Crews and others. They were good but certainly not the depth that the late 90s and early 00s teams had, especially within the tackle box. The 1999 team is debatedly the best, but became decimated by injuries and suspensions. Jaspers run in 2002 was special for that community. The last Reitz state championship team was unbelievable... 2008?

Game day! Around 128 teams (32x4 in classes 1A-4A) seasons' will end. For most of the seniors, they'll never strap on the pads again or run out for Friday Night Lights. Scores and updates here or #TGD on http://twitter.com/gridirondigest for up to the second updates. Enjoy. How are game time weather conditions in your part of the state?

Has Mater Dei ever played the Wolfpack before in football? Also, Bosse at North Harrison? A first?