NRRaider2001 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I wouldn't sleep on Northridge this year, but for sure, Northwood is the favorite with 2 flashy names at WR. Leo and New Prairie are always tough too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roaringthunderdlr Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 12 hours ago, PantherPride said: Northwood’s run defense is going to have to improve. But I felt like Jimtown did nearly everything they could do as far as trying to slow the game down and it was 36-8 going into the 4th. I’m not ready to make any predictions about making it to Indy but Tuggle is going to make a lot of guys look bad this year. And with him and Edmond, it will be very difficult on defenses. If NorthWood's run defense is their weak point, then Ringer and Brotherton shouldn't have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshallCounty Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, roaringthunderdlr said: If NorthWood's run defense is their weak point, then Ringer and Brotherton shouldn't have a problem. Exactly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherPride Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Yes we’ll see. Northwood graduated a lot of players from last year on defense. I won’t say it’s a “weak point” just yet after 1 game. But yes there is definitely work to be done there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, PantherPride said: Yes we’ll see. Northwood graduated a lot of players from last year on defense. I won’t say it’s a “weak point” just yet after 1 game. But yes there is definitely work to be done there. Does Edmond play both ways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherPride Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Yes. He plays safety on defense. On the few occasions that Jimtown passed they didn’t even bother looking at the side of the field he was on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsfan_01 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Dwenger officially in 4A Sect 19 per IHSAA https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/082223 Executive Committee.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Knightsfan_01 said: Dwenger officially in 4A Sect 19 per IHSAA https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/082223 Executive Committee.pdf Sectional 19 will be a dog fight. East Noble, Leo, New Haven, and Wayne could all be considered a favorite at this point. Dwenger could be right up there. Don't sleep on South Side. Not sure about Angola and Dekalb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballking16 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Knightsfan_01 said: Dwenger officially in 4A Sect 19 per IHSAA https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/082223 Executive Committee.pdf One of the more bizarre things I’ve seen. How does this not get figured out before the season starts? Kokomo owes one to football goods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasportsfan Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I'm sure those with cyo ties are just as grateful.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE8_Fan Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 12 hours ago, BTF said: Sectional 19 will be a dog fight. East Noble, Leo, New Haven, and Wayne could all be considered a favorite at this point. Dwenger could be right up there. Don't sleep on South Side. Not sure about Angola and Dekalb. Yeah it will def be a dogfight, but I honestly don't see Dwenger being a huge factor if at all. This is a big talent year for NE8 teams, especially the ones in this sectional and I am having a hard time seeing where BD can match up with the likes of East Noble, Leo and New Haven and even Wayne for that matter. Dwenger hasn't been "Dwenger" as of late under Garrett and I'm sure the Saint nation is getting restless and this years out of conference games/beatings aren't going to help morale much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAC_Coach Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 You may be right, you may be wrong long term. But do you realize by simply plugging them into that Sectional based on current Sagrin ratings Dwenger is the highest rated team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE8_Fan Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 hours ago, SAC_Coach said: You may be right, you may be wrong long term. But do you realize by simply plugging them into that Sectional based on current Sagrin ratings Dwenger is the highest rated team. Sagarin doesnt mean squat and if you are really a coach you know that. Their Sagarin rating is nothing more than a by product of the opponent (Brownsburg) strength they faced....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 27 minutes ago, NE8_Fan said: Sagarin doesnt mean squat and if you are really a coach you know that. Their Sagarin rating is nothing more than a by product of the opponent (Brownsburg) strength they faced....... Actually, the Sagarin is pretty accurate the further into the season we go. Let's just say it's a little sketch after Week 1, but it's certainly worth more than "squat." It starts to make more sense after Weeks 2 & 3. It's too early to jump on the NE8 bandwagon. Right now there are a lot of good teams, but how good only time will tell. It's hard to gauge East Noble after beating a Luers team that's probably in their bottom 10% historically as a program. We'll have a better read on them after tonight's game against Snider. New Haven waxed the worst team in the SAC. Northrop is really bad. And we can't hardly judge Dwenger after playing, arguably, the best team in the state. I know Dwenger is getting a bad rap, but I know this program well enough to understand that you never underestimate them when they are playing within their weight class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsfan_01 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, BTF said: I know Dwenger is getting a bad rap, but I know this program well enough to understand that you never underestimate them when they are playing within their weight class. That's what I'm thinking. I fully expect a game against Dwenger in sectionals would be just as tough if not more so that playing Columbia City. I think Sectional 19 definitely got tougher with the change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 17 minutes ago, BTF said: Actually, the Sagarin is pretty accurate the further into the season we go. Let's just say it's a little sketch after Week 1, but it's certainly worth more than "squat." It starts to make more sense after Weeks 2 & 3. It's too early to jump on the NE8 bandwagon. Right now there are a lot of good teams, but how good only time will tell. It's hard to gauge East Noble after beating a Luers team that's probably in their bottom 10% historically as a program. We'll have a better read on them after tonight's game against Snider. New Haven waxed the worst team in the SAC. Northrop is really bad. And we can't hardly judge Dwenger after playing, arguably, the best team in the state. I know Dwenger is getting a bad rap, but I know this program well enough to understand that you never underestimate them when they are playing within their weight class. Dont worry btf. Any ne8 bandwagon is bound to crash and burn This is Indiana football were talking about. Saints win that sectional just wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rodney said: Dont worry btf. Any ne8 bandwagon is bound to crash and burn This is Indiana football were talking about. Saints win that sectional just wait That's the Rodney I know, you never mince words. I'd never underestimate an East Noble or Leo. Both are pretty good programs. East Noble has a state championship to their credit and were down at Lucas oil a short four years ago. Wayne and New Haven have a lot to prove, they haven't earned respect yet. I think the Saints will be prepared after playing Indiana's best, Ohio's second best, Snider, Carroll, and Homestead. They'll be ready for Sectional 19, regardless if this is an up year, a down year, or a sideways year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherPride Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Northwood has been outscored 59-21 in the last 5 quarters of football. It’s laughable that it was a few weeks ago that people were saying we were a favorite to go to Indy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Here come the Saints! Sectional 19: New Haven, Leo, East Noble, Columbia City.........now Dwenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, PantherPride said: Northwood has been outscored 59-21 in the last 5 quarters of football. It’s laughable that it was a few weeks ago that people were saying we were a favorite to go to Indy. Yeah…on that crazy Facebook page some Dad was talking about how Northwood was going to take East Central apart at LOS just a couple of weeks ago, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Henceforth I would like to be referred to as the prophet. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoron Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 25 minutes ago, Rodney said: Henceforth I would like to be referred to as the prophet. Is that The Prophet as in kinda like El Conquistador? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komets2727 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 On 8/25/2023 at 11:53 AM, Rodney said: Dont worry btf. Any ne8 bandwagon is bound to crash and burn This is Indiana football were talking about. Saints win that sectional just wait To be fair, the Saints got hammered by Carroll and will get hammered by Snider in a couple weeks so I am not on the Saints bandwagon. Leo and East Noble are better than Dwenger this year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldschoolFB Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 On 8/25/2023 at 8:43 AM, SAC_Coach said: You may be right, you may be wrong long term. But do you realize by simply plugging them into that Sectional based on current Sagrin ratings Dwenger is the highest rated team. Dwenger would be the favorite to anyone who is being honest. Having said that, they could EASILY lose. The issue for the NE8 is going to be the psychological hurdle and line play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 2 hours ago, OldschoolFB said: Dwenger would be the favorite to anyone who is being honest. Having said that, they could EASILY lose. The issue for the NE8 is going to be the psychological hurdle and line play. The winner of Sectional 19 will be someone from NE8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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