Hoosier Hills Conference

[Bluejacket1]

Bloomington North at BNL

Columbus East (0-1) at Columbus North (1-0)

Jeffersonville (0-1) at Seymour (0-1)

New Albany (1-0) at 2A #3/#5 Indianapolis Lutheran (1-0)

Whiteland (0-1) at 5A #6/#7 Floyd Central (1-0)

[hhpatriot04]

35 minutes ago, Fkfootball said:

Yes

The other side of the helmet is white. And they put stickers on it like Ohio State does but only on that side.

Thank you for the input.

What are the specific colors? They look like dark John Deere green and a "corn" yellow?

Thankfully, I made the executive decision of no "awards stickers" for all teams. Also, I'm only doing the right side of the helmet which reduces the work by at least half.

[ptr]

8 hours ago, Fkfootball said:

Idk? But South looks formidable again.

South went into the season with question marks with the line play on both sides of the ball after graduation losses, especially the o-line which had to be rebuilt. So far, both lines have played well with Coach Johnson praising the o-line for an outstanding effort against Lawrence Central in their scrimmage before the season started. North didn't present much of a challenge for them, so I'll need to see more against the better teams on their schedule, starting with their game at Martinsville this Friday. 

The annual South-Martinsville game used to be a fierce rivalry, especially during the Mo Moriarity/Bill Siderwitz era, but South moved on and sees B-North as their main rivalry. Despite moving on to a different conference, the Arties still see the Panthers as their biggest rival and seem to crank it up a notch or two above their normal playing level when the two teams play. Because of that, I'm always a little leery about this game.

[Fkfootball]

2 hours ago, hhpatriot04 said:

Thank you for the input.

What are the specific colors? They look like dark John Deere green and a "corn" yellow?

Thankfully, I made the executive decision of no "awards stickers" for all teams. Also, I'm only doing the right side of the helmet which reduces the work by at least half.

You got the colors right.

[Fkfootball]

16 minutes ago, ptr said:

South went into the season with question marks with the line play on both sides of the ball after graduation losses, especially the o-line which had to be rebuilt. So far, both lines have played well with Coach Johnson praising the o-line for an outstanding effort against Lawrence Central in their scrimmage before the season started. North didn't present much of a challenge for them, so I'll need to see more against the better teams on their schedule, starting with their game at Martinsville this Friday. 

The annual South-Martinsville game used to be a fierce rivalry, especially during the Mo Moriarity/Bill Siderwitz era, but South moved on and sees B-North as their main rivalry. Despite moving on to a different conference, the Arties still see the Panthers as their biggest rival and seem to crank it up a notch or two above their normal playing level when the two teams play. Because of that, I'm always a little leery about this game.

Their OL looks big. The QB is huge and has a quick release. #80 WR is a good sized kid with speed. There’s a reason you guys are #2 in 5A. I don’t agree with Castle being #4. I think FC would beat Castle again. 5A football just isn’t great. Too many “tweener” teams.

[gonzoron]

8 hours ago, Fkfootball said:

But he wasn’t the HC. 🤷‍♂️ 

Any current HHC coach could be a coordinator for John Hart at Brownsburg and win State Championships.

Right. 
Not much of a flex when your team averages 3-7 over the past 22 years.

[Fkfootball]

1 hour ago, gonzoron said:

Right. 
Not much of a flex when your team averages 3-7 over the past 22 years.

Who are you talking about?

Just now, Fkfootball said:

Who are you talking about?

Also, I don’t give a crap where he’s coached. BNL isn’t beating Whiteland by 35 points. Get real. 

[hhpatriot04]

2 hours ago, Fkfootball said:

You got the colors right.

[Pantherfootball1957]

1 hour ago, gonzoron said:

Right. 
Not much of a flex when your team averages 3-7 over the past 22 years.

I coached one more year after the second state championship then hung up my whistle…

How many state rings do you have though?

50 minutes ago, Fkfootball said:

Who are you talking about?

Also, I don’t give a crap where he’s coached. BNL isn’t beating Whiteland by 35 points. Get real. 

I wouldn’t bark louder than I can bite.

[gonzoron]

3 hours ago, Pantherfootball1957 said:

 

How many state rings do you have though?

None, but I scored 4 touchdowns for Polk High in the City Championship Game. We came from behind to win..

[Fkfootball]

9 hours ago, Pantherfootball1957 said:

I coached one more year after the second state championship then hung up my whistle…

How many state rings do you have though?

I wouldn’t bark louder than I can bite.

I’m sure your bark is worse than your bite is.

[btownqbcoach1]

14 hours ago, ptr said:

South went into the season with question marks with the line play on both sides of the ball after graduation losses, especially the o-line which had to be rebuilt. So far, both lines have played well with Coach Johnson praising the o-line for an outstanding effort against Lawrence Central in their scrimmage before the season started. North didn't present much of a challenge for them, so I'll need to see more against the better teams on their schedule, starting with their game at Martinsville this Friday. 

The annual South-Martinsville game used to be a fierce rivalry, especially during the Mo Moriarity/Bill Siderwitz era, but South moved on and sees B-North as their main rivalry. Despite moving on to a different conference, the Arties still see the Panthers as their biggest rival and seem to crank it up a notch or two above their normal playing level when the two teams play. Because of that, I'm always a little leery about this game.

South will win the game by 5 TDs+

[Impartial_Observer]

14 hours ago, ptr said:

South went into the season with question marks with the line play on both sides of the ball after graduation losses, especially the o-line which had to be rebuilt. So far, both lines have played well with Coach Johnson praising the o-line for an outstanding effort against Lawrence Central in their scrimmage before the season started. North didn't present much of a challenge for them, so I'll need to see more against the better teams on their schedule, starting with their game at Martinsville this Friday. 

The annual South-Martinsville game used to be a fierce rivalry, especially during the Mo Moriarity/Bill Siderwitz era, but South moved on and sees B-North as their main rivalry. Despite moving on to a different conference, the Arties still see the Panthers as their biggest rival and seem to crank it up a notch or two above their normal playing level when the two teams play. Because of that, I'm always a little leery about this game.

Worked the BHSS/Martinsville game many times back in that era, certainly some memorable games. 

[Goose10]

20 hours ago, hhpatriot04 said:

How do these look? I went off the most recent photos I could find. Please let me know if there are any differences.

BNL has changed to a white helmet with no logos and a different stripe

[Frozen Tundra]

5 minutes ago, Goose10 said:

BNL has changed to a white helmet with no logos and a different stripe

You are correct. To piggyback off this, looks like the middle stripe is navy blue with two thinner red stripes (one on each side) next to it. Facemask is red. Chin guard and chin straps are black.

@hhpatriot04

 

[Fkfootball]

30 minutes ago, Goose10 said:

BNL has changed to a white helmet with no logos and a different stripe

I don’t like it. Plain helmets bother me for some reason. I loved their blue helmets with the white stars. The blue and red look has always been a good look for BNL.

[Frozen Tundra]

19 minutes ago, Fkfootball said:

I don’t like it. Plain helmets bother me for some reason. I loved their blue helmets with the white stars. The blue and red look has always been a good look for BNL.

100% agree. Plain helmets suck.

[hhpatriot04]

1 hour ago, Fkfootball said:

I don’t like it. Plain helmets bother me for some reason. I loved their blue helmets with the white stars. The blue and red look has always been a good look for BNL.

Their Stars helmet was iconic. Consider me not a fan. Plain helmets can look sharp, but not in white (maybe Center Grove's is OK)... To me this is a downgrade for the BNL fashionistas. 

[Goose10]

8 minutes ago, hhpatriot04 said:

Their Stars helmet was iconic. Consider me not a fan. Plain helmets can look sharp, but not in white (maybe Center Grove's is OK)... To me this is a downgrade for the BNL fashionistas. 

There are a variety of options they could utilize the Star logo.  Agree it needs to be on the helmet

[hhpatriot04]

Just now, Goose10 said:

There are a variety of options they could utilize the Star logo.  Agree it needs to be on the helmet

I don't mean a Star, I meant the "Stars" text script. 

The stars center stripe was also pretty cool and unique.

[Goose10]

3 minutes ago, hhpatriot04 said:

I don't mean a Star, I meant the "Stars" text script. 

The stars center stripe was also pretty cool and unique.

Gotcha now.  Agree it did look good as well

[Fkfootball]

I just think you need something on the helmet. I wish FC had their logo on both sides and not just 1 side.

[hhpatriot04]

13 minutes ago, Fkfootball said:

I just think you need something on the helmet. I wish FC had their logo on both sides and not just 1 side.

Some teams put numbers. I think someone said FC will put stickers on the other side like Ohio State does with buckeyes. 

[Goose10]

BNL

Columbus North

Jeffersonville

New Albany

Floyd Central

[Frozen Tundra]

Week 2 Picks

Bloomington North (0-1) at BNL (1-0): The Cougars lead the all-time series with the Stars 25-14. They’ve won the last seven games and 18 of the last 19. For a second year in a row, BNL pulls off a surprise win against Martinsville in week 1. They hope to avoid last year’s follow-up when Bloomington North defeated them 29-20. Based on how bad the Cougars looked against Bloomington South last week, I like the Stars’ chances this time around.

Columbus East (0-1) at Columbus North (1-0): The Bull Dogs lead the all-time series with the Olympians 30-25. This classic rivalry has been a pretty one-sided affair over the last ten years as Columbus North has won five straight and nine of the last ten. North already has the record for the most consecutive wins in the series and they will look to extend it to six. East had a good first half against Mooresville last week but turnovers were a killer in the second half and overall. North’s defense looked impressive against a usually solid Whiteland team en route to a 14-7 victory. I question, though, if Mooresville is trending down based on last season’s 5-5 record and with having a new coach. I also wonder if Whiteland is due for a bad year based on all the graduation losses. Nevertheless, the Bull Dogs seem to be the safer bet here so I’ll take them. I’ll be surprised if it’s close.

Jeffersonville (0-1) at Seymour (0-1): The Red Devils lead the all-time series with the Owls 37-28-1. Jeff has won the last two. Interestingly, the teams have traded consecutive wins over the last eight years. Seymour scored wins in 2018 and 2019. Jeff followed that with wins in 2020 and 2021. Seymour added a couple in 2022 and 2023. And, like I said, Jeff won in 2024 and 2025. Like East, Seymour had a good first half last week (against Greenwood) but the wheels came off in the second half. The Red Devils got pulverized but it was against a very good Lawrence Central team. Not really sure who to go with in this one but I’ll just say Seymour squeaks one out.

New Albany (1-0) at 2A #3/#5 Indianapolis Lutheran (1-0): The Bulldogs and Saints met for the first time ever last year and it resulted in a 17-0 Lutheran victory. The Bulldogs landed a shocking 28-7 win last week against another 2A powerhouse in Providence, which snapped a 16 game losing streak. Meanwhile, Lutheran beat a perennially weak Crispus Attucks team 35-0. As much as I’d like to pick New Albany, I’m still a little hesitant. I need to see more from them before I hop aboard that train. Therefore, Lutheran is my pick.

Whiteland (0-1) at 5A #6/#7 Floyd Central (1-0): The Warriors lead the all-time series with the Highlanders 3-0. This year’s game will be the first ever to take place at Floyd Central. Whiteland looked disappointing in last week’s 14-7 loss to Columbus North while Floyd Central looked mightily impressive against 3A powerhouse Gibson Southern. As opposed to the Titans, the Warriors are bigger, have more depth, and use a tricky offense so this could be a tougher game than most expect. @Fkfootball is going to call me a hater but I’ve got to see a little more evidence before I go all-in with the Highlanders. I’m taking Whiteland in a close game.