I wasn’t aware!

[Mebuck]

Not surprised, a few years ago a neurologist here in Fort Wayne told me that High school football is slowly going away. He stated that concussion are the biggest threat. I know Dwenger's numbers are down. Mostly because several want to focus on Rugby. They play 8 man out in the western parts of the country. Honestly i have gotten board at games, the game has changed. With Lacrosse getting popular i wonder if that will replace football in 10 to 15 years. Hope not.

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[Boilernation]

On 8/12/2026 at 10:14 AM, Muda69 said:

8-man is just football-lite.  

The real solutions are:

1. Co-op programs.

2. School consolidations. 

 

I really like the idea of Co-Op programs. Not sure how it would work or be regulated, but the idea seems good. 

[hhpatriot04]

The IHSAA needs to push for co-oping. Would the coaches' association get behind it? @Coach Nowlin

[Coach Nowlin]

Association always promoting playing vs not playing:  Been more push to get behind 8 man, which I think is most logical if the goal is to play the great game of football.  

[foxbat]

On 8/19/2026 at 9:13 PM, Gipper said:

Brutal first game welcome to 8-man with Waldron on Saturday.  ISD's going to be no picnic either.  At least they get Morristown for a potential uptick to the end of the regular season.

[Gipper]

We’re loyal to you, Newton High!  Our opponents we all will defy…

[Coach Nowlin]

I think more and more folks should start to really study it and understand it is FOOTBALL, just a bit smaller field and 3 less players.   I am happy for my SN friends who are able to still coach and players play the game each week.  

[justafootballguy]

9 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

I think more and more folks should start to really study it and understand it is FOOTBALL, just a bit smaller field and 3 less players.   I am happy for my SN friends who are able to still coach and players play the game each week.  

11 man or 8 man... a certain someone at SN can really coach some ball...