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    What teams are capable of winning the state championship a class above?

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

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    Just now, BTF said:

    I really don't see any big wins on their schedule that year that would lead me to believe they would have beaten Cathedral. They beat a Roncalli team that year that had 5 other losses. I think I'd take the Irish over the Dragons that year. Cathedral was more battle tested with the stronger schedule. 

    That was a 1 game season.  They beat a great Columbus East team in semi state in a great game.  And I believe they could have beat Cathedral.   Not necessarily that they would have.  Would have been a good game though.

    Temp's 4A Bracket Analysis

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

    Posted · Edited by dmizers3

    9 hours ago, Sports Freak20 said:

    But New Pal is probably the best team in the state, right Monkey Butt??  They should run through 4A right???

    Yes they might be.  Not understanding this reply at all.  They beat a good team on the road by double digits in a game that wasn't that close. Nevermind the fact it was a rivalry game.  If not for a very questionable call that took a TD away from New Pal at the end of the 1st half and New Pal electing not to score late that game could have easily been 25 point + margin.

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    Temp's 6A Bracket Analysis

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

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    On 10/19/2022 at 10:02 AM, temptation said:

    Mentioned multiple times prior that there has never been this much excitement entering the 6A tournament since its inception early in the last decade.  You could make a case for multiple teams on the right night to make it all the way to Thanksgiving weekend should the chips fall correctly.  

    The Favorites:  (Sorted Alphabetically)

    Brownsburg - The Bulldogs ran roughshod through a tough HCC all fall and fell a couple of points short on the road at HSE last week failing in their bid to win the conference title and complete an undefeated season.  This program has been HERE before.  They need to show postseason success and this is their best chance yet.  Won't be easy with a road contest at neighborhood rival Ben Davis, who they defeated back in August.  The Bulldogs could roll all the way to Lucas Oil, or be sitting at home on Halloween weekend.

    Cathedral - The Irish exercised their Center Grove demons in dramatic fashion in Greenwood last week, snapping the Trojans' 35 game in-state winning streak.  I think Cathedral is the most talented team in the state and they have been my 6A pick from week 1.  They can't afford to use last weekend's method of victory as a blueprint however.  Their lone loss was a high scoring thriller at Brownsburg early in the season and they may get a chance to avenge that loss in the regional.

    Center Grove - All was well on the south side of Center Grove until the fourth quarter last week.  The Trojans are not accustomed to losing, especially on their home field.  Center Grove has the luxury of a fairly easy sectional where they should see little resistance.  Even though no coaching staff would admit it, they will likely have three weeks to prepare for a regional contest, a likely matchup with former conference rival Warren Central, who actually played them quite well in week 1.

    Hamilton Southeastern - A few GID posters called their shot this summer and struck gold as the Royals became the class of the HCC and ran undefeated through a monstrous schedule.  They'll likely have to go through cross town rival Fishers in the sectional title game, more than likely on the road.  That game was an overtime thriller the first time around so nothing is guaranteed.  This has a real "2019-21 Brownsburg feel to it" as the Royals will be given the task of shedding the HCC postseason label of teams that fail to get over the hump.  Like Brownsburg, they could be hoisting the trophy at Lucas Oil, or sitting at home the first weekend in November.  

    The Contenders:  (Sorted Alphabetically)

    Ben Davis - The Giants hit the jackpot with a transfer quarterback from Brownsburg and rode it all the way to the MIC crown.  They will get a chance in the opening weekend of 6A play to avenge a loss to those same Bulldogs in which the QB did not play.  Should be a great game.

    Carmel - The 'Hounds slipped up late against Warren before dominating a good LC team on senior night to regain momentum heading into the tournament.  They will get a hungry Westfield team in round 1 that is hungry to prove they belong in the 6A conversation after two consecutive semi-state crowns at the 5A level.

    The Sleepers:  (Sorted Alphabetically)

    Carroll (Fort Wayne) - Is it the same old story in 6A or can the Chargers take the next step?  Is it possible to be a "sleeper" at 9-0?

    Crown Point - The Bulldogs are ahead of schedule in winning the Duneland and will replace Merrillville as northwest Indiana's "next great hope" to take down a central Indy squad en route to the state finals.

    Fishers - As mentioned above, the Tigers played the now #1 team in the state to a 1 point overtime loss on the road and will likely get a chance to host HSE in the sectional title game in the rematch.  

    Lawrence Central - Another program ahead of schedule.  Most thought they'd be better, but not this fast.  Cathedral won't be able to just show up and dispose of the Bears.

    Penn - The Kingsmen played favorite Cathedral well on their homefield last month and 6A football, and football in Indiana in general is simply better when Penn is relevant.

    Warren Central - Most puzzling team in the state.  Beats nationally ranked King and Carmel, gets blown out by Lawrence North/Lawrence Central.  Rumor has it they may debut a new quarterback in the tournament.

    Westfield - The Shamrocks responded after consecutive losses mid-season to finish strong.  They have been a player at the 5A level and now get to prove they can hang with the big dogs.

     

    Temp's Picks:

    Sectional Champs:

    Crown Point

    Carroll (Fort Wayne)

    Hamilton Southeastern

    Westfield

    Brownsburg

    Cathedral

    Warren Central 

    Center Grove

     

    Regional Champs:

    Crown Point

    Westfield

    Cathedral 

    Center Grove

     

    Semi-State Champs:

    Westfield

    Cathedral

     

    State Champion:  Cathedral

     

    What say you?

    I think Center Grove gets the Irish the second time around.  They had the 1st game put away but for a bad coaching decision then a blocked punt.

    Temp’s Top 25 (8/27/22)

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

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    25 minutes ago, Dave007 said:

    After what New Pal did to Decatur Central last night, I would agree with you.

    Won't really know for sure till the playoffs.   Not really any potential road blocks until Roncalli.   I mean Mt. Vernon and Greenfield are decent but barring some catastrophic injuries there's no challenge left in the regular season.  All that said they're in the discussion for sure.

    1 minute ago, temptation said:

    4A a wrap?

    Might be.  I haven't seen enough of Roncalli to be sure.  But NP is the clear favorite at this point.  This team might be comparably good to the '18 and '19 teams.  We shall see.

    IHSAATV

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

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    8 hours ago, crimsonace1 said:

    Basically, this. IHSAAtv.org is essentially a clearinghouse for a lot of independent broadcasters (and the fees go directly to each broadcaster), so it's difficult to have a blanket charge and figure out who it needs to go to. 

    My only complaint would then be to stop having so many technical difficulties.   I watched several last year and one last night because I couldn't make it to the game and there were continuous issues, especially in the 2nd half of the New Pal-Westfield game.  I have no problems paying but I'd like to be able to watch relatively issue free.

    Ohio is the Laboratory for the All In Format

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

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    5 hours ago, FastpacedO said:

    I guess I don't quite understand, who says you have to earn spots into playoffs? I mean I know there are pro, college, and High School states that do a playoff format that you have to earn your way in. That being said there is more than 1 playoff format: Single elimination, step ladder, double elimination, best of format, and Round Robin. As much as there is pointed at Ohio because they have a playoff you have to earn your way in, they do that because there are 700+ High Schools playing football. The numbers in Texas and California are very high too. Running an all in format wouldn't be possible without shortening the regular season (see Ohio this year 6 Reg season games). In Indiana there are about 320 football playing high schools so hosting an all in with 9 regular season games is doable. Yes I know many say it would make regular season more meaningful, but you could make it more meaningful with a seeeding process and home field advantage 2. There is not just "1" way to host a playoff. The term playoff in the dictionary doesn't specify you have to earn your way in, its simply a system of games after the regular season to decide which teams advance to play for the championship. 

    Don't disagree with most of what you said.  And yes clearly in Indiana the all in format is doable.  I would just prefer a 10 game regular season with seeded playoffs of a max of 32 teams per class qualifying. Doesn't make either way right or wrong, that's just my preference. I think you should have to "earn" your way in.

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