Hoosier Hills Conference

[sbriant20]

I didn't know about that, intersting! Thank you! 

[Bulldog15]

15 hours ago, Frozen Tundra said:

Week 8 Picks

Floyd Central (4-2, 3-1 HHC) at Jennings County (0-7, 0-4 HHC): Not much to say here. The Panthers haven’t scored a touchdown against a varsity defense in five weeks. The Highlanders are still in the running for a second straight HHC title, although they need some help. Should be a quick one in North Vernon as Floyd Central runs them over. The Highlanders lead the all-time series 42-8 and have won 7 of the last 8 and 24 of the last 26.

Jeffersonville (5-2, 3-1 HHC) at Columbus East (4-3, 4-0 HHC): The Olympians are one win away from clinching at least a share of their first HHC title in the post-Gaddis era. The Red Devils need this win to keep their HHC title hopes alive. Their last conference championship was in 1997. While a Jeff upset win wouldn’t shock me, I’m going off how these teams have done against common opponents. East had better win margins against Seymour and New Albany and, unlike Jeffersonville, they defeated Floyd Central. Columbus East leads the all-time series 32-11 and has won the last 20 games.

Seymour (3-4, 2-3 HHC) at New Albany (3-4, 2-2 HHC): Once again, I’m basing my prediction on results against common opponents. Both teams beat BNL and Jennings County and both teams lost to Jeff and Columbus East. In all four games, the margins were better for the Owls. I wouldn’t necessarily rule out a Bulldogs upset, but the numbers favor Seymour so that’s who I’m taking. Due to the age of these two schools, and the incomplete info as a result, Almanac Sports has New Albany leading the all-time series 28-14. Seymour has won the last two games though.

BNL (1-6) at Madison (3-4): This is the final time the Stars and Cubs will meet on the gridiron, leaving rival Jennings County as the only remaining HHC team on Madison’s schedule. While a BNL win seems possible, Madison has improved and, on paper, has been the better team this year. Therefore, I’m going with Madison. BNL leads the all-time series 31-5 and has won 3 of the last 4.

My gut tells me that East and Seymour will both win.  I'm taking a chance with my picks, hoping that 2 upsets will get me a share of the pick ems championship. LOL

[btownqbcoach1]

17 hours ago, Frozen Tundra said:

Week 8 Picks

Floyd Central (4-2, 3-1 HHC) at Jennings County (0-7, 0-4 HHC): Not much to say here. The Panthers haven’t scored a touchdown against a varsity defense in five weeks. The Highlanders are still in the running for a second straight HHC title, although they need some help. Should be a quick one in North Vernon as Floyd Central runs them over. The Highlanders lead the all-time series 42-8 and have won 7 of the last 8 and 24 of the last 26.

Jeffersonville (5-2, 3-1 HHC) at Columbus East (4-3, 4-0 HHC): The Olympians are one win away from clinching at least a share of their first HHC title in the post-Gaddis era. The Red Devils need this win to keep their HHC title hopes alive. Their last conference championship was in 1997. While a Jeff upset win wouldn’t shock me, I’m going off how these teams have done against common opponents. East had better win margins against Seymour and New Albany and, unlike Jeffersonville, they defeated Floyd Central. Columbus East leads the all-time series 32-11 and has won the last 20 games.

Seymour (3-4, 2-3 HHC) at New Albany (3-4, 2-2 HHC): Once again, I’m basing my prediction on results against common opponents. Both teams beat BNL and Jennings County and both teams lost to Jeff and Columbus East. In all four games, the margins were better for the Owls. I wouldn’t necessarily rule out a Bulldogs upset, but the numbers favor Seymour so that’s who I’m taking. Due to the age of these two schools, and the incomplete info as a result, Almanac Sports has New Albany leading the all-time series 28-14. Seymour has won the last two games though.

BNL (1-6) at Madison (3-4): This is the final time the Stars and Cubs will meet on the gridiron, leaving rival Jennings County as the only remaining HHC team on Madison’s schedule. While a BNL win seems possible, Madison has improved and, on paper, has been the better team this year. Therefore, I’m going with Madison. BNL leads the all-time series 31-5 and has won 3 of the last 4.

Who is Madison picking up? 

[Uncle Bubba]

FC

East

Seymour

BNL

[Olympian06]

I believe I just heard the score is :

Columbus East - 38

Jeffersonville - 0

5:30 left before half. 
 

Jeff has negative yards in the first half. Only 1 1st down in the half for Jeff. 

[Olympian06]

Columbus East - 45

Jeffersonville - 0 

Halftime 

[Olympian06]

Columbus East - 52

Jeff - 6

Final

 

one of the most complete games East has played in the last 3-4 years.  

[Fkfootball]

Gaddis coaching East from behind the scenes? 

Edited October 12, 2024 by Fkfootball

[Frozen Tundra]

On 10/11/2024 at 8:49 AM, btownqbcoach1 said:

Who is Madison picking up? 

I’m not sure. I’ve tried looking for that info but haven’t had any luck.

[LC_Bears_04]

On 10/11/2024 at 8:49 AM, btownqbcoach1 said:

Who is Madison picking up? 

 

On 10/12/2024 at 7:15 PM, Frozen Tundra said:

I’m not sure. I’ve tried looking for that info but haven’t had any luck.

According to the EventLink app, Madison is playing at Corydon Central in week 8 next season.

[Frozen Tundra]

HHC Pick ‘Em Standings (after week 8):

@SPARKS 34/37

@LC_Bears_04 33/37

@boilerfan87 32/37

@Frozen Tundra 32/37

@gonzoron 31/37

@Bulldog15 30/37

@Uncle Bubba 30/37

@mamasa 29/37

 

 

@Bluejacket1 28/33 (.848)

@Fkfootball 24/29 (.828)

@Impartial_Observer 27/33 (.818)

@Owls2005 21/29 (.724)

 

Apologies for the delay. Took a short family trip last weekend and it delayed my schedule a bit in getting this posted at my normal time.

[Frozen Tundra]

Week 9 Schedule

Columbus East (5-3, 5-0 HHC) at BNL (1-7, 1-4 HHC)

Jeffersonville (5-3, 3-2 HHC) at Jennings County (0-8, 0-5 HHC)

New Albany (3-5, 2-3 HHC) at Floyd Central (5-2, 4-1 HHC)

Bloomington South (4-4) at Seymour (4-4)

[Bulldog15]

Columbus East

Jeff

Floyd

B South

[LC_Bears_04]

6 hours ago, Frozen Tundra said:

 

Week 9 Schedule

Columbus East (5-3, 5-0 HHC) at BNL (1-7, 1-4 HHC)

Jeffersonville (5-3, 3-2 HHC) at Jennings County (0-8, 0-5 HHC)

New Albany (3-5, 2-3 HHC) at Floyd Central (5-2, 4-1 HHC)

Bloomington South (4-4) at Seymour (4-4)

Columbus East

Jeffersonville

Floyd Central

Bloomington South

[Impartial_Observer]

East

Jeff

FC

BHSS

[boilerfan87]

Columbus East (5-3, 5-0 HHC) at BNL (1-7, 1-4 HHC)

Jeffersonville (5-3, 3-2 HHC) at Jennings County (0-8, 0-5 HHC)

New Albany (3-5, 2-3 HHC) at Floyd Central (5-2, 4-1 HHC)

Bloomington South (4-4) at Seymour (4-4)

[mamasa]

Columbus East (5-3, 5-0 HHC) at BNL (1-7, 1-4 HHC)

Jeffersonville (5-3, 3-2 HHC) at Jennings County (0-8, 0-5 HHC)

New Albany (3-5, 2-3 HHC) at Floyd Central (5-2, 4-1 HHC)

Bloomington South (4-4) at Seymour (4-4)

[Uncle Bubba]

Columbus East

Jeff

Floyd

B South

[Frozen Tundra]

Well Shelbyville just voted to leave the Hoosier Heritage Conference and join the brand new Hoosier Legends Conference. That opens up a spot in the Hoosier Heritage. No official word on Greenwood yet but they’re expected to join Shelbyville which would open a spot in the Mid-State Conference. The MIC still has two open spots with Carmel and Center Grove gone. If those three conferences decide to fill some spots then it’ll be interesting to see if the Hoosier Hills Conference becomes part of the domino effect. Something to keep an eye or two on.

[RetiredSouthernCoach]

What impact do you see the Hoosier Hills having? If expansion, the Bloomington Schools make sense, but dont think Bedford and JC would be up for that. From what you mentioned there, the Conference Indiana is likely to be next to break up. Could see Cbus North going to mid state in greenwoods spot, with southport going into an indy conference. 

[Fkfootball]

I want the Bloomington schools in the HHC. Then FC can stop playing teams like St X and Terre Haute South. Most of the HHC teams play those teams in athletics anyways, so it wouldn't be a huge change.

[SPARKS]

Week 9 Schedule

Columbus East (5-3, 5-0 HHC) at BNL (1-7, 1-4 HHC)

Jeffersonville (5-3, 3-2 HHC) at Jennings County (0-8, 0-5 HHC)

New Albany (3-5, 2-3 HHC) at Floyd Central (5-2, 4-1 HHC)

Bloomington South (4-4) at Seymour (4-4)

[Frozen Tundra]

1 hour ago, RetiredSouthernCoach said:

What impact do you see the Hoosier Hills having? If expansion, the Bloomington Schools make sense, but dont think Bedford and JC would be up for that. From what you mentioned there, the Conference Indiana is likely to be next to break up. Could see Cbus North going to mid state in greenwoods spot, with southport going into an indy conference. 

Decatur Central, Perry Meridian, and Southport could be candidates for the MIC. If that were to happen then it opens up 2-3 spots in the Mid-State (with Greenwood also leaving). You’d have to think Columbus North and the Bloomington schools get looked at. Heck, maybe even Southport gets looked at if they don’t go to the MIC. This would effectively end Conference Indiana.

Then you have the Hoosier Heritage Conference. Shelbyville is leaving and Delta has been wanting out for awhile but hasn’t had any offers to go elsewhere. I’ve also heard New Castle has flirted with the idea of leaving. Maybe the Hoosier Heritage could pull in Richmond. Maybe they aim for Connersville. If it’s the latter then that opens the door for EIAC expansion. Jennings County has wanted in for awhile. Would this provide them the opportunity?

These are all hypotheticals but I have to think something is going to happen at some point that affects the HHC. Over the last 10-15 years, a lot of conferences have dealt with population changes in which their schools are getting further apart. The shrinking schools can’t keep up with the growing schools. This has led to many schools wanting to make changes but they’re waiting on the domino effect of other schools making moves first so that it opens the door for them. The creation of two brand new conferences (Hoosier Legends Conference and Monon Athletic Conference) has kickstarted this new wave of realignment and I think it’ll eventually have ripple effects that are felt in the HHC as well.

Edited October 17, 2024 by Frozen Tundra

[Frozen Tundra]

28 minutes ago, Fkfootball said:

I want the Bloomington schools in the HHC. Then FC can stop playing teams like St X and Terre Haute South. Most of the HHC teams play those teams in athletics anyways, so it wouldn't be a huge change.

Based on conversations I’ve had, Bloomington South has no interest in the HHC. Like Columbus North, they see the conference as beneath them. They would aim for the Mid-State. Bloomington North, on the other hand, would like to go to the Mid-State (they tried a few years ago), but they also have considered returning to the HHC. I believe they’re keeping that option open in the event they have to save themselves should Conference Indiana finally fall apart.

If I’m the HHC, I don’t see a need to expand. We can make do with 7 like we are right now and, if Jennings County were to leave, I believe we could also make do with 6. Nevertheless, if Bloomington North ever comes knocking on the door, I think you have to take them. But, if not, I think we should just sit at 6 or 7 until Silver Creek and Charlestown grow big enough to get an invite.

Edited October 17, 2024 by Frozen Tundra

[Fkfootball]

1 minute ago, Frozen Tundra said:

Based on conversations I’ve had, Bloomington South has no interest in the HHC. Like Columbus North, they see the conference as beneath them. They would aim for the Mid-State. Bloomington North, on the other hand, would like to go to the Mid-State (they tried a few years ago), but they also have considered returning to the HHC. I believe they’re keeping that option open in the event they have to save themselves should Conference Indiana finally fall apart.

If I’m the HHC, I don’t see a new to expand. We can make do with 7 like we are right now and, if Jennings County were to leave, I believe we could also make do with 6. Nevertheless, if Bloomington North ever comes knocking on the door, I think you have to take them. But, if not, I think we should just sit at 6 or 7 until Silver Creek and Charlestown grow big enough to get an invite.

Silver Creek likes being a big fish in a small pond. That's their issue.