HoopsCoach Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Trojanmp52 said: And CG and BD are about 30 min so why should they both drive and hour or longer to a neutral site. Now if the ihsaa wanted to a cause by cause call on this I would think that would could work It can be done. Took me about an hour to identify neutral sites with turf for every (likely) regional game. They could also select regional sites for each matchup prior to the start of the tournament, which would give host sites more time to plan ahead. There are enough schools now with turf that it could be done. Semi-state games at neutral sites are long overdue in my opinion. Do it like basketball and volleyball - 2 games on Saturday using 6 sites (3 north, 3 south). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthfan91 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/30/2021 at 2:12 PM, Gipper said: Noted, hero. On 10/30/2021 at 2:53 PM, Brettlow said: Just because it is new doesn't make it better... Back when I was young...I'm sure you guys enjoy telling your stories from the barstool. I'm proud to be your hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 29 minutes ago, Plymouthfan91 said: Back when I was young...I'm sure you guys enjoy telling your stories from the barstool. I'm proud to be your hero. Maybe when your balls drop, you'll realize I made the same argument as you...they'll teach you reading comprehension once you get to middle school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 12 hours ago, Plymouthfan91 said: Back when I was young...I'm sure you guys enjoy telling your stories from the barstool. I'm proud to be your hero. You’re not, trust me, slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqbcoach1 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 11:15 AM, Trojanmp52 said: And CG and BD are about 30 min so why should they both drive and hour or longer to a neutral site. Now if the ihsaa wanted to a cause by cause call on this I would think that would could work lol... play the Indy 6A regional....... in Indy? What's so hard about that? Why would the 6A regional be in the South? makes zero sense. Heaven forbid ANYONE in Indy ever have to drive anywhere? Good grief. I have zero sympathy if your 30 min drive had to be 45 mins. Zero. Find the nicest stadium on the southside of Indy that's neutral site and play it there. We drive 2.5 hours for a regional game and have drive that far for a sectional, as well, multiple times. We have neutral sites in basketball, baseball, and volleyball.... I would like to see it attempted in football. I think they do that in college too right? On 10/31/2021 at 2:14 PM, HoopsCoach said: It can be done. Took me about an hour to identify neutral sites with turf for every (likely) regional game. They could also select regional sites for each matchup prior to the start of the tournament, which would give host sites more time to plan ahead. There are enough schools now with turf that it could be done. Semi-state games at neutral sites are long overdue in my opinion. Do it like basketball and volleyball - 2 games on Saturday using 6 sites (3 north, 3 south). NO!!!! We HATE innovative ideas!!!! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoopsCoach Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, btownqbcoach1 said: lol... play the Indy 6A regional....... in Indy? What's so hard about that? Why would the 6A regional be in the South? makes zero sense. Heaven forbid ANYONE in Indy ever have to drive anywhere? Good grief. I have zero sympathy if your 30 min drive had to be 45 mins. Zero. Find the nicest stadium on the southside of Indy that's neutral site and play it there. We drive 2.5 hours for a regional game and have drive that far for a sectional, as well, multiple times. We have neutral sites in basketball, baseball, and volleyball.... I would like to see it attempted in football. I think they do that in college too right? The solution I would recommend is to play the 6A regional game (if it’s Carmel/BD) at North Central or Pike. Semi-state could then be held on Nov. 20th at Avon with 2 games. The 5A game potentially between Cathedral and Bloomington North/South at 1 followed by the 6A game potentially between Center Grove and Carmel/BD at 5 or 6. Time between games allows for the clearing of locker rooms and facility after the afternoon game and warm ups before the evening game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Liver Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 10/30/2021 at 12:25 PM, Gipper said: I’m sure you have a point to this, Ace… He said Ace ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 25 minutes ago, Goose Liver said: He said Ace ! It's all in fun, champ. I can be very passive-aggressive. specially over a topic as boring as this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 29 minutes ago, Goose Liver said: He said Ace ! Slick!-Ace!- now Champ! Does this cover them all? Or is there more of up his sleeve? Hmmmm…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, southend said: Slick!-Ace!- now Champ! Does this cover them all? Or is there more of up his sleeve? Hmmmm…… Many more, slugger (a bit off-topic, but I digress). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuccaguy Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 This entire discussion between ya'll "skeeters" has been more than entertaining! (See I tossed in one from off the top rope) 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Yuccaguy said: This entire discussion between ya'll "skeeters" has been more than entertaining! (See I tossed in one from off the top rope) 😀 Easy there skippy, you can't lump everyone in under on caveat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Yuccaguy said: This entire discussion between ya'll "skeeters" has been more than entertaining! (See I tossed in one from off the top rope) 😀 Brilliant, genius! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Have we seen buddy? bub? pal? or as Dean would say....pally? dude? bruh? bro? Scooter? pops? daddy-o? yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Irishman said: Have we seen buddy? bub? pal? or as Dean would say....pally? dude? bruh? bro? Scooter? pops? daddy-o? yet don't think so, chief. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, Gipper said: don't think so, chief. Ok...store them for later then cool cat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Irishman said: Ok...store them for later then cool cat. will use them later, alligator. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazed and confused Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 is this what youre trying to say Gipper ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABXtWqmArUU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuccaguy Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 3 hours ago, dazed and confused said: is this what youre trying to say Gipper ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABXtWqmArUU "Go out for cigs, Riggs" "Leave your kids at the park, Mark" "Go for a drive, Clive" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 4 hours ago, dazed and confused said: is this what youre trying to say Gipper ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABXtWqmArUU Thanks, sport: my cover is blown… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHJIrish Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Yuccaguy said: This entire discussion between ya'll "skeeters" has been more than entertaining! (See I tossed in one from off the top rope) 😀 LIKE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Gipper said: Thanks, sport: my cover is blown… We’re just having a little fun, troopers… Edited November 3, 2021 by Gipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonace1 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 2:14 PM, HoopsCoach said: It can be done. Took me about an hour to identify neutral sites with turf for every (likely) regional game. They could also select regional sites for each matchup prior to the start of the tournament, which would give host sites more time to plan ahead. There are enough schools now with turf that it could be done. Semi-state games at neutral sites are long overdue in my opinion. Do it like basketball and volleyball - 2 games on Saturday using 6 sites (3 north, 3 south). That's great. The logistics of hosting a football game are significantly greater than any other sport, due to the number of people, medical staff that have to be on hand, et al. At most schools, administrators *must* be on hand to oversee it. Not only that, but you need an army of ticket takers, press box personnel, chain gang, security, et al. Basketball and other sports require a little bit smaller commitment because it's in an indoor facility or (in the case of soccer/baseball), have smaller crowds. That's a lot to ask of a school, especially if they a) have no chance of ever having a team in that game, and b) there is a possibility your school might be playing elsewhere that same night. Schools sign up to host basketball, et al, because they are guaranteed a home-court advantage if they play. They won't be granted the same in a totally neutral football world. And from the IHSAA's perspective, going fully neutral means a likely smaller crowd because it's effectively a road game for both teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLCTigerFan07 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 4 hours ago, crimsonace1 said: That's great. The logistics of hosting a football game are significantly greater than any other sport, due to the number of people, medical staff that have to be on hand, et al. At most schools, administrators *must* be on hand to oversee it. Not only that, but you need an army of ticket takers, press box personnel, chain gang, security, et al. Basketball and other sports require a little bit smaller commitment because it's in an indoor facility or (in the case of soccer/baseball), have smaller crowds. That's a lot to ask of a school, especially if they a) have no chance of ever having a team in that game, and b) there is a possibility your school might be playing elsewhere that same night. Schools sign up to host basketball, et al, because they are guaranteed a home-court advantage if they play. They won't be granted the same in a totally neutral football world. Yet somehow Ohio has made it work for decades... if the OHSAA can figure it out, surely the IHSAA can. 4 hours ago, crimsonace1 said: And from the IHSAA's perspective, going fully neutral means a likely smaller crowd because it's effectively a road game for both teams. Again - would be interesting to see any sort of data from Ohio on this. Following the first round of playoffs, everything is neutral site. Surely the OHSAA wouldn't leave money on the table with smaller crowds at neutral site games all these years, would they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, NLCTigerFan07 said: Yet somehow Ohio has made it work for decades... if the OHSAA can figure it out, surely the IHSAA can. No, no! We are not allowed to learn from the experiences in other states. I believe Indiana is a Potawatomi Indian word that means “reinvent the wheel.” 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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