The TW Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Who are the leading candidates to take home Mr. Football this year? Admittedly, I have been primarily focused on our team, so I apologize if there is an obvious choice out there. I would guess Cathedral’s (and St. Roch alum) Nathan McCahill would have to be a strong candidate. Baron Huebler’s 2,167 yards (7.4 avg) and 31 TDs on 291 carries is also worth of some attention. Who else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Nowlin Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I have stated in August that my vote would be for Blake Fisher Avon. You get a vote too @The TW if you have your dues paid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballking16 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 2 hours ago, The TW said: Who are the leading candidates to take home Mr. Football this year? Admittedly, I have been primarily focused on our team, so I apologize if there is an obvious choice out there. I would guess Cathedral’s (and St. Roch alum) Nathan McCahill would have to be a strong candidate. Baron Huebler’s 2,167 yards (7.4 avg) and 31 TDs on 291 carries is also worth of some attention. Who else? I started a thread at the mid-way point of the season and thought it’d come down to these three guys: Donovan McCulley-LN Carson Steele-Center Grove Nathan McCahill-Cathrdral I will add that Roncalli’s impressive run to the state finals probably warrants some attention for Huebler. At the end of the day the award is likely going to go to the best skill position player on the best team and that’s Carson Steele. McCulley and his commitment to Indiana is probably what most want to see, but I feel he needed to lead LN to at least a sectional title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaWrestlingGuy Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Nathan McCahill’s stats are pretty gaudy considering the strength of schedule the Irish played this year. These are his numbers before last night’s Semi-State victory over Castle: 2687 yards passing, 34TDs, 3 INT 842 yards rushing, 10 TDS 12-1 versus State Finalists: Westfield, Chatard, Center Grove, Cincy Lasalle and OH Large School Champ St. X. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, Footballking16 said: I started a thread at the mid-way point of the season and thought it’d come down to these three guys: Donovan McCulley-LN Carson Steele-Center Grove Nathan McCahill-Cathrdral I will add that Roncalli’s impressive run to the state finals probably warrants some attention for Huebler. At the end of the day the award is likely going to go to the best skill position player on the best team and that’s Carson Steele. McCulley and his commitment to Indiana is probably what most want to see, but I feel he needed to lead LN to at least a sectional title. Not sure Steele has the stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The TW Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Steele has an insane ypc and a bunch of TDs (26 going into last night). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballking16 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 hour ago, temptation said: Not sure Steele has the stats. Doesn’t have jump off the wall stats primarily because he’s either taken out after halftime or playing with a running clock, but still good numbers nonetheless. I could see cases for all 3 (and Huebler) but head tells me it is Steele’s to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, Footballking16 said: Doesn’t have jump off the wall stats primarily because he’s either taken out after halftime or playing with a running clock, but still good numbers nonetheless. I could see cases for all 3 (and Huebler) but head tells me it is Steele’s to lose. Oh I am fully aware. I’ve seen years like last year, where stats matter (as they should relative to the level of competition) and have also seen instances (Hunter Johnson) where stars seem to matter. If Steele wins it, get set for back to back winners from CG. They have three juniors that will duke it out in 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Plenty of good competition but it has to be Carson Steele. 18 minutes ago, temptation said: If Steele wins it, get set for back to back winners from CG. They have three juniors that will duke it out in 2021. They still owe us one for robbing Russ Yeast. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHJIrish Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, Grover said: Plenty of good competition but it has to be Carson Steele. They still owe us one for robbing Russ Yeast. 😉 I agree on both points. Steele will win Mr. Football but McCahill had an incredible season. It's a shame he only had one year as the Irish QB starter. I still can't believe Yeast is playing defense at Louisville! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaWrestlingGuy Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 McCahill will end up with 3000yds passing, 1000yds rushing, and 50 TDS. Have a hard time saying Steele is a lock in this voting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHJIrish Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, IndianaWrestlingGuy said: McCahill will end up with 3000yds passing, 1000yds rushing, and 50 TDS. Have a hard time saying Steele is a lock in this voting. IMO, Mr. Football is as much a career award as a yearly award. No player has had more impact on their team's success this season than Nate McCahill, that's a fact. But Nate only has the one year and Steele has been a starter, on one of the best if not the best teamsin the state, for four years. I'm an Irish fanboy! If I had a vote it would be for Nate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballking16 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, IndianaWrestlingGuy said: McCahill will end up with 3000yds passing, 1000yds rushing, and 50 TDS. Have a hard time saying Steele is a lock in this voting. Don’t have an argument there. McCahill more than deserving and probably wins it in most years. But been around long enough to know that this award usually goes to the best skill position player on the best team and Steele wins in that category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, PHJIrish said: IMO, Mr. Football is as much a career award as a yearly award. No player has had more impact on their team's success this season than Nate McCahill, that's a fact. But Nate only has the one year and Steele has been a starter, on one of the best if not the best teamsin the state, for four years. I'm an Irish fanboy! If I had a vote it would be for Nate! Opens another topic for debate...is it a one year award? Should it be? I still say that’s why Kiser won over Bell and Johnson over Yeast...to many it IS a career award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, IndianaWrestlingGuy said: McCahill will end up with 3000yds passing, 1000yds rushing, and 50 TDS. Have a hard time saying Steele is a lock in this voting. Hopefully the voters will be capable of seeing beyond stats but I agree McCahill has had an incredible season. Edited November 21, 2020 by Grover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHJIrish Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 10 hours ago, temptation said: Opens another topic for debate...is it a one year award? Should it be? I still say that’s why Kiser won over Bell and Johnson over Yeast...to many it IS a career award. IMO, it's a lifetime achievement award more than a single season, and I don't think that's all bad. Lots of quality talent in the state, especially in the Indy Metro area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Fan Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Carson Steele. The end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 25 minutes ago, PHJIrish said: IMO, it's a lifetime achievement award more than a single season, and I don't think that's all bad. Lots of quality talent in the state, especially in the Indy Metro area. I agree on the talent but like the Heisman Trophy, I believe it should be a single season award, hence the reason it is given annually and the year is in front of the “Mr. Football” title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHJIrish Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 minute ago, temptation said: I agree on the talent but like the Heisman Trophy, I believe it should be a single season award, hence the reason it is given annually and the year is in front of the “Mr. Football” title. In a perfect world this would be the case. It appears that it's become more of a career award. No one in the state of Indiana means more to his team than Nate McCahill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 24 minutes ago, Jon said: Only senior are eligible for mr football so to me that implies body of work over their Indiana high school career. What if a player moves in to the state his senior year and dominates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, temptation said: What if a player moves in to the state his senior year and dominates? Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhpatriot04 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Stirring the pot, can't have gravy sticking and burning on Thanksgiving... So besides this going to the best player in the IndyStar's coverage area, what about other players across the state? Kids like @Mockstangboyz (headed to Navy) deserve all the individual accolades they can. Shame Boonville didn't have more team success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 To continue stirring...when will an offensive lineman win? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHJIrish Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, Grover said: To continue stirring...when will an offensive lineman win? If Emil Ekiyor didn't become Mr. Football, the answer is never! He's starting for the #1 CFB team in the Country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, PHJIrish said: If Emil Ekiyor didn't become Mr. Football, the answer is never! He's starting for the #1 CFB team in the Country! 2nd awarded was an OL. I think mainly because he was an IU commit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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