CoachSnyder Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 Lewis Cass informed the Hoosier Conference today they would be leaving the Hoosier Conference next fall replacing Tippy Valley in the TRC. What's next??? Quote
dcjjones Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) I don't love the move. Cass has longstanding rivalry with Western, Heights and Northwestern. Also it seems we have played West Lafayette for many years even not when in Hoosier. I don't think the TRC will nearly prepare us for post season as the Hoosier has. Curious to see if we keep Pioneer as our one out of division game. Edited April 26, 2023 by dcjjones 1 Quote
Coach Nowlin Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 tough blow to not allow time before exit: What are these teams supposed to do? Sep. 8 Tipton 2A © 7:00 pm Sep. 15 at Northwestern 3A © 7:00 pm Sep. 22 Western 4A © 7:00 pm Sep. 29 West Lafayette 3A 7:00 pm Oct. 6 at Hamilton Heights 3A © 7:00 pm Just hope something comes up? Quote
foxbat Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 2 hours ago, CoachSnyder said: Lewis Cass informed the Hoosier Conference today they would be leaving the Hoosier Conference next fall replacing Tippy Valley in the TRC. What's next??? West Lafayette leaving to join Harrison and McCutcheon and a couple of draft picks to be named later? Quote
Fballfan15 Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 This makes zero sense. I would assume they will reach out to Lapel since they are not in a conference. Quote
First_Backer_Inside Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 My guess would be no divisions and have a true conference. 9 teams in the conference. Play everyone and have 1 non conference game. Its not ideal and contracts might have to be broken, but that's what I see the best outcome being. Until Westside and Benton Central leaves and then its back to the drawing board. Quote
Punttheball Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Fballfan15 said: This makes zero sense. I would assume they will reach out to Lapel since they are not in a conference. The move makes perfect sense. how many years did Tipton, Western, or Hamilton Heights step up to play West Lafayette as a non conference game? I think the three game stretch of Western, WL, and HH with a possible crossover with a WL had taken its toll on the program. In 2019, Cass beat two out of the three and then turned around to play WL in the crossover. That was followed by Pioneer in the first round of the Sectional. The team won the conference and the sectional, but was absolutely beat up from top to bottom by the time they played Andrean in the regional. That 5 game stretch was brutal. 1 Quote
Obi-Wan Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 It's a shock to be sure. While it may not be the most ideal when it comes to tourney prep. I agree with the statement that just getting to the postseason healthy is half the battle. Should be an interesting first year for the Kings. Will change of scenery lead to more success? Time will tell, I for one look forward to seeing where this leads not only in football, but the other sports as well. 1 Quote
Punttheball Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 10 hours ago, dcjjones said: I don't think the TRC will nearly prepare us for post season as the Hoosier has. Curious to see if we keep Pioneer as our one out of division game. 48 minutes ago, Obi-Wan said: It's a shock to be sure. While it may not be the most ideal when it comes to tourney prep. With Cass being the newest member of the TRC, the rest of the TRC will hope to provide some resistance on your way to your first conference title in football. The existing teams will fight mightily as we battle to be the best of the rest. As for the Pioneer game, it would look as if it would workout perfectly as Valley played Wawasee game one as their non conference game. Quote
Muda69 Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 IIRC Lewis Cass had this stupid bell at one end of their football field they would ring incessantly every time they scored. Is that still there? Also during my playing days their visitor locker room was this dank, dark, hole underneath the home bleachers. It was like something out of a bad horror film. Quote
MacAttack53 Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Muda69 said: IIRC Lewis Cass had this stupid bell at one end of their football field they would ring incessantly every time they scored. Is that still there? Also during my playing days their visitor locker room was this dank, dark, hole underneath the home bleachers. It was like something out of a bad horror film. As a player, I got to witness them ring it twice… Edited April 26, 2023 by MacAttack53 2 Quote
Obi-Wan Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 44 minutes ago, Punttheball said: With Cass being the newest member of the TRC, the rest of the TRC will hope to provide some resistance on your way to your first conference title in football. The existing teams will fight mightily as we battle to be the best of the rest. As for the Pioneer game, it would look as if it would workout perfectly as Valley played Wawasee game one as their non conference game. Not a shot at the TRC or the teams. The HC has had tons of success over the last decade in football and you see all styles of ball. I am sure the Kings will just want to be competitive this season. 1 hour ago, Muda69 said: IIRC Lewis Cass had this stupid bell at one end of their football field they would ring incessantly every time they scored. Is that still there? Also during my playing days their visitor locker room was this dank, dark, hole underneath the home bleachers. It was like something out of a bad horror film. Bell is there only rang after wins. Visitor locker room is a dank, dark, middle school locker room in the school. Quote
Letterkenny Irish Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) Does the Hoosier go after Tri-West, Lebanon, and Danville? 2 divisions big school small school? Big School: Danville, Tri-West, Lebanon, WL, Western, H. Heights Small School: CC, Northwestern, Tipton, BC, TL, and RCHS Weeks 1- 3 non-conference, week 4 optional crossover to keep rivalries or 4th non-conference weeks 5-9 play your division games? WL potential Schedule: Jeff Harrison McCutcheon CC TW LEB Western Heights Danville Edited April 26, 2023 by Letterkenny Irish Quote
Fballfan15 Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Punttheball said: The move makes perfect sense. how many years did Tipton, Western, or Hamilton Heights step up to play West Lafayette as a non conference game? I think the three game stretch of Western, WL, and HH with a possible crossover with a WL had taken its toll on the program. In 2019, Cass beat two out of the three and then turned around to play WL in the crossover. That was followed by Pioneer in the first round of the Sectional. The team won the conference and the sectional, but was absolutely beat up from top to bottom by the time they played Andrean in the regional. That 5 game stretch was brutal. So this was purely a football decision? Also I was under the assumption that they would rotate non conference foes. Tipton will play West Lafayette this upcoming season. It will be interesting to see where the HC turns to now. Wonder if this could cause a domino effect with some of the other teams. Quote
Coach Nowlin Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 Leaving conference is fine, Leaving Conference without following what I am sure is some sort of by law for time is another. That is always a bad deal for the schools you leave behind. Leave, fine, leave with month left of school, yikes 9 Quote
MarshallCounty Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 14 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said: tough blow to not allow time before exit: What are these teams supposed to do? Sep. 8 Tipton 2A © 7:00 pm Sep. 15 at Northwestern 3A © 7:00 pm Sep. 22 Western 4A © 7:00 pm Sep. 29 West Lafayette 3A 7:00 pm Oct. 6 at Hamilton Heights 3A © 7:00 pm Just hope something comes up? Call up Valley for a year. Quote
RingLeader Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 54 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: Leaving conference is fine, Leaving Conference without following what I am sure is some sort of by law for time is another. That is always a bad deal for the schools you leave behind. Leave, fine, leave with month left of school, yikes Might not have been totally Cass decision to leave immediately as Valley was booted immediately if I’m not mistaken. Cass contingency may have been join immediately Quote
Punttheball Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, RingLeader said: Might not have been totally Cass decision to leave immediately as Valley was booted immediately if I’m not mistaken. Cass contingency may have been join immediately It was absolutely their decision to leave immediately. 1 Quote
Robert Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 The kids in the hallways and classes say that they hear 2 more to come to the TRC. The admin is tight-lipped. We shall see 🙂. 1 Quote
Gold72 Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, Robert said: The kids in the hallways and classes say that they hear 2 more to come to the TRC. The admin is tight-lipped. We shall see 🙂. What Teams are the kids saying? Quote
MacAttack53 Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Muda69 said: Madison-Grant? Oak Hill? Oak Hill had a caveat that the entire Grant 4 get an invite. Sort of a tough ask, but totally get them wanting to stick with their county cohort. Eastern was a name I’d also heard. Not sure how far down the road that went, but certainly would be desirable if you’re one of the southern TRC schools. Maybe adding Eastern is enough to entice Oak Hill?? Eastern left the MIC due to wanting to be a big fish. I think their athletic programs would compete in the TRC, but maybe not at the championship caliber they’ve become accustomed to in the HHC. Edited April 26, 2023 by MacAttack53 2 Quote
gonzoron Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said: Leaving conference is fine, Leaving Conference without following what I am sure is some sort of by law for time is another. That is always a bad deal for the schools you leave behind. Leave, fine, leave with month left of school, yikes Correct. And something to never forget. Quote
vicvinegar Posted April 27, 2023 Posted April 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Fballfan15 said: It will be interesting to see where the HC turns to now. Wonder if this could cause a domino effect with some of the other teams. I think it's the beginning of the end. Quote
Muda69 Posted April 27, 2023 Posted April 27, 2023 17 hours ago, MacAttack53 said: Oak Hill had a caveat that the entire Grant 4 get an invite. Sort of a tough ask, but totally get them wanting to stick with their county cohort. Eastern was a name I’d also heard. Not sure how far down the road that went, but certainly would be desirable if you’re one of the southern TRC schools. Maybe adding Eastern is enough to entice Oak Hill?? Eastern left the MIC due to wanting to be a big fish. I think their athletic programs would compete in the TRC, but maybe not at the championship caliber they’ve become accustomed to in the HHC. Ahh Eastern. I like that idea. Eastern leaving the HHC could open the door for Frankfort joining when the Sagamore falls apart. Quote
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