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Just now, fenderbender said:

Is the guy who got tossed in the Boonville game playing this week?

I don't think there is any way around it. IMO it looked far worse than what it really was and the ref could easily just have given him a PF. To eject a kid when there isn't a "fight" seems harsh, knowing at the point the game was all but over and it would mean he had to sit out. 

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5 minutes ago, tango said:

I don't think there is any way around it. IMO it looked far worse than what it really was and the ref could easily just have given him a PF. To eject a kid when there isn't a "fight" seems harsh, knowing at the point the game was all but over and it would mean he had to sit out. 

There is a better view of it on the replay, he was being held during the play and it looked he shoved the other player above the shoulders after the Boonville TD

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1 hour ago, fenderbender said:

Is the closed SIAC hurting EM's Sagarin?

Showing 0 games against top 25 and only 1 against top 64 (Reitz)

 

 

Yes and No.  As far as SOS and only 1 win against top 64, the answer is yes.

EM's overall lower Sagarin rating is due to losing weeks 1 & 2 against teams that are lower rated.  Here is what it looks like on CalPreps. It doesn't matter at this point, but I would be curious what the rating would look like if the results in red were different. 

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22 minutes ago, oldtimeqb said:

Yes and No.  As far as SOS and only 1 win against top 64, the answer is yes.

EM's overall lower Sagarin rating is due to losing weeks 1 & 2 against teams that are lower rated.  Here is what it looks like on CalPreps. It doesn't matter at this point, but I would be curious what the rating would look like if the results in red were different. 

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I think North was definately a bad loss for EM.   Different team at that time, but those factors are not measureable data.

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Memorial ( 9-3, 6-3 SIAC) 

Offense: 

PPG: 27.3

Passing: 181.3 YPG/ 2175 yards, 64.3 CP%/ 12.0 YPC/ 19TD/12INT
Rushing: 141.3 YPG/ 1695 yards/ 5.2 YPC (329 carries)/ 24 TDs 

Totals: 322.5 YPG/ 3870 yards

Defense: 

PPG (allowed): 15.8

Passing (allowed): 114.4 YPG (1373 yards)/ 54.3 CP%(119/219)/ 11.53YPC

Rushing (allowed): 138.90 YPG (1667 yards)/ 4.26 YPC on 391 carries 

Totals (allowed): 253.3 YPG/ 3040 yards

Sectional Championship Recap

It was not the opponent Memorial was expecting to face in the Sectional Championship and was expecting another team. However, Boonville shocked Reitz to beat the SIAC champs 28-27 and send some shockwaves across Southern Indiana. This victory would create some massive momentum for the Panthers. Memorial would go on to survive Jasper, 21-18 in a crazy last 8 minutes of the game. Memorial at Boonville, or known as Boonvegas, was suspected to be an intriguing matchup, as Boonville was much improved from last year. From the get-go, Boonville showed a lot of promise in their opening drive, as they converted some crucial downs and drove straight down the Memorial 30. But, Memorial’s ferocious defense stopped the Pioneers on a 4th and 13th to take it over on downs. Memorial would soon drive straight down the field to score from a 10-yard TD by RB Rode to make it 7-0 at the end of the 1Q. Memorial would get another quick stop against the Pioneer O and Memorial drove straight to the Boonville 2. However, some miscues happen and Memorial would settle on an FG to make it 10-0 around the 6:50 minute mark in the 2Q. Boonville would use the next 6 minutes to drive all the way down inside the Memorial 15. Memorial would intercept Boonville QB Conner in the EZ and DB Mcguire would run 70 yards down to the Boonville 30. But, Memorial would be called for defensive pass interference (on a tipped ball), to give Boonville another play at the Memorial 6. 1 play and 1 pick, as DB Draper would intercept the ball to stop Boonville and knee it down for Memorial to take the lead 10-0 at the half. Memorial would receive the ball in the 2nd half, and it would exactly take 18 seconds for Memorial to score again. As Memorial QB Fisher would throw a pass to WR C. Ellspermann ran 73 yards to the house to make 17-0 Memorial 11:42 in the 3Q. However, Boonville would respond on a long drive, as Boonville QB Conner would score 2 yards out to make it 17-7 Memorial 5:34 3Q. Memorial would take over the remaining time off on a drive on their own and would reach inside the Boonville 14, but a holding call and a no gain on the next play would force a Memorial FG to make it 20-7 Memorial 11:37 4Q. Memorial would kickoff back to Boonville, however, Boonville players would not touch the ball on the receiving kickoff and Memorial’s Broshears would recover it on the Boonville 28. While some Boonville players were arguing that they didn’t touch the ball, the kicking team can recover if it goes 10 yards out, which is why Memorial got the ball back. A couple of plays later, RB Rode would score 21 yards out to make it 27-7 Memorial with 10 minutes left in the game and firmly in the driving seat. However, Boonville would score in less than 2 minutes, after a long pass and long run from QB Conner to make it 27-14 Tigers at 7:47 in the 4Q. But the Tigers would take the next 3 minutes to put the nail in the coffin, as FB Johnson would score from 3 yards out to make it 33-14 Memorial with 4:15 left in the game. Boonville would get the ball back, but with no more timeouts, it would be a miracle for the Pioneers to come back, however back to back sacks and turnover downs would end the game. As Memorial would kneel the final 2 minutes of the game to win their 2nd straight sectional championship and 6th one in 7 years. Memorial QB Fisher would go for 10/13 for 210 yards and 1 TD, RB Rode would go for 132 yards and 2 TDs and WR C. Ellspermann would finish with 119 yards/ 1TD. Defensively, Memorial dominated the LOS, as the Tigers would record 3 sacks and 8 TFLs. LB Broshears would lead the Tigers with 14 tackles followed by solid performances by DT Farmer (9), LB Johnson (9), and DE Collins (7). Tigers would soon quickly find out that they would go against East Central at Enlow for the 2nd straight year on a Friday night. Could this become a Regional Rivalry if Memorial continues to stay in 4A? Should be a great game come Friday night, as Enlow will be packed and rocking early, however, a Memorial win would send the Tigers to either Roncalli or New Pal in the SS.  

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20 minutes ago, Screagle said:

Last years game looked like a mismatch with EC. Completely dominated Memorial the 1st half.  Enlow magic in the 2nd half.  

That was a very fun game to attend and watch, time for round 2 in a couple of nights. Going to be cold and windy from judging from the forecasts

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22 minutes ago, Screagle said:

Last years game looked like a mismatch with EC. Completely dominated Memorial the 1st half.  Enlow magic in the 2nd half.  

The INC pass ruled TD in the 1st Q was big gut punch. It took us a while to recover. 

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13 hours ago, TigerFan20 said:

Thanks for sharing.  “Explosive” might be an understatement when describing #15/#20.  They have yet to be stopped this season and outside of #24 for Moeller (who has offer’s everywhere), they have been the best two athletes on the field (yes better than Hansen from Roncalli).  
 

EC’s Achilles heel has been turnovers in big games.  Look back to the second half of last years regional matchup as it plagued them in that loss as well (the wide open touchdown pass drop in the end zone didn’t help either 🙂 ).  
 

Here is my prediction - if East Central runs the ball well (and sticks with the run until it’s stopped) they win by 2-3 TDS.  If Memorial is able to stop the run and put them in passing situations (where the majority of our turnovers have happened  this year), expect a similar game to last year.  
 

Good luck to both teams!  

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2 hours ago, BL1985trojans said:

Thanks for sharing.  “Explosive” might be an understatement when describing #15/#20.  They have yet to be stopped this season and outside of #24 for Moeller (who has offer’s everywhere), they have been the best two athletes on the field (yes better than Hansen from Roncalli).  
 

EC’s Achilles heel has been turnovers in big games.  Look back to the second half of last years regional matchup as it plagued them in that loss as well (the wide open touchdown pass drop in the end zone didn’t help either 🙂 ).  
 

Here is my prediction - if East Central runs the ball well (and sticks with the run until it’s stopped) they win by 2-3 TDS.  If Memorial is able to stop the run and put them in passing situations (where the majority of our turnovers have happened  this year), expect a similar game to last year.  
 

Good luck to both teams!  

It will interesting to see how we will do against Ringer/Brotherton, those 2 have been studs this year. Also BL, you making the 4 hour trek to Enlow tomorrow night?

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5 minutes ago, Impartial_Observer said:

The Memorial group can tailgate. IO was lucky enough to be asked at the state finals a few years back. Have fun guys/gals. 

Enjoyed meeting you that day. If I remember we had some issues with lost vehicle keys and ran into some delays... LOL. 

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10 minutes ago, ragdoll said:

Despite the travel, always enjoyed playing in Evansville on Friday rather than Saturday. Should be a fun one again. Although EC is a massive distance, back in the early 80's,  Richmond had a drive I could not fathom to get to Castle pre-I-64.

Also, have to state the sectionals (point system) was played mid-week back in early 80's. So, Friday seems so mellow in comparison. And, Castle-Richmond played back to back years that way, one at each place. 

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Can't believe this game is tonight and not tomorrow. I understand Bosse field is occupied by a "craft fair" - but really, none of the other 6 Evansville fields available?? 

Just a little jealous actually - wish we were playing tonight. The extra day can be excruciating!! 

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35 minutes ago, jets said:

Can't believe this game is tonight and not tomorrow. I understand Bosse field is occupied by a "craft fair" - but really, none of the other 6 Evansville fields available?? 

Just a little jealous actually - wish we were playing tonight. The extra day can be excruciating!! 

Their HC wanted to keep it routine and wanted to play on Friday

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