hook and half Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Region should be capitalized in this case because it is a definite location, make sure you get yourself together before you call someone out. Here's a literary term for you to learn, it's called irony, like calling someone out for their "non-English" skills and then you yourself having trouble with simple grammar rules. #micdrop Actually, grammar is the system and structure of language. Non- capitalization of a proper noun is not considered a grammatical error. Punctuation, capitalization and grammar are governed by different, non-intersecting rules. That being said, I do appreciate the fact that you pointed out my error. I know that some of the good people of Da Region have a certain degree of sensitivity about their occupation of that specific geography. As such, I will treat Da Region as the proper noun that it is. Unfortunately, you missed the mark, by a wide margin, with your usage of irony. 1. Irony is not a “literary term”, although it can be used as a “literary device.” Neither of these terms works for you, as the context in which it was used fits neither. 2. Irony is the unexpected, literal or opposite outcome, of the expected outcome. For example, The Region Rat employs irony, in a very entertaining fashion, in nearly every one of his posts. Your misunderstanding and mangled example of irony is ironic, in itself! Don’t feel badly about it; there are smart people that struggle with the nuance of irony. If you wish to skewer me again, first send it to me in a private message. I will clean it up and send it back to you for posting. At any rate, I appreciate your effort! Accept this praise as one would when receiving a participation trophy for showing up for a few tee-ball games. Your* welcome! *Example of intentional irony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJimmy Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thank you Brofessor..for the English lesson. Must be the #offseason. hook and half 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito pepperelli Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Actually, grammar is the system and structure of language. Non- capitalization of a proper noun is not considered a grammatical error. Punctuation, capitalization and grammar are governed by different, non-intersecting rules. That being said, I do appreciate the fact that you pointed out my error. I know that some of the good people of Da Region have a certain degree of sensitivity about their occupation of that specific geography. As such, I will treat Da Region as the proper noun that it is. Unfortunately, you missed the mark, by a wide margin, with your usage of irony. 1. Irony is not a “literary term”, although it can be used as a “literary device.” Neither of these terms works for you, as the context in which it was used fits neither. 2. Irony is the unexpected, literal or opposite outcome, of the expected outcome. For example, The Region Rat employs irony, in a very entertaining fashion, in nearly every one of his posts. Your misunderstanding and mangled example of irony is ironic, in itself! Don’t feel badly about it; there are smart people that struggle with the nuance of irony. If you wish to skewer me again, first send it to me in a private message. I will clean it up and send it back to you for posting. At any rate, I appreciate your effort! Accept this praise as one would when receiving a participation trophy for showing up for a few tee-ball games. Your* welcome! *Example of intentional irony Your CONTINUAL attempt at humor at other people's expense makes you a tool IMO. Enough already. grapplegirl, 1prouddad and throw45 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McCormick Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Northwood accepts. Southmont declines. Lebanon next on list... and they accept their bid. Initial 30 slots are filled for the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 These teams will be considered for the 2 vote-in wildcards in each class when the selection committee meets on April 21: 3A: Both spots: Chesterton, Cathedral, Columbus East Final spot only, along with 2 remaining teams above: Carmel, Lawrence North 2A: Both spots: South Dearborn, Delta, Indian Creek, Evansville Memorial, Southridge Final spot only, along with 4 remaining teams above: Mt. Vernon-Posey, Columbia City 1A: Both spots: Elwood, Woodlan, Central Noble, Eastern-Greentown Final spot only, along with 3 remaining teams above: Churubusco, Delphi, Eastern Hancock, Bremen All of these teams will shortly be sent paperwork to fill out, in which they can share details of all expected incoming 8th grade or returning JV talent, as well as any circumstances that may have affected their state series performance, such as injuries that weren't included in Team State qualifying scores. All of this will be used, along with the details of individuals' state series performance and all current-season team results, to determine which teams the committee feels have the best chance to have the best duals ability next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 The final 2 teams in each class were voted on this evening. Here are the selections: 3A: Chesterton and Carmel 2A: Delta and Evansville Memorial 1A: Elwood and Central Noble These teams have been invited and will complete the field if they accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Columbus East got flat hooooooooosed Edited April 22, 2016 by TripleB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800lbs Gorilla Mama Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Columbus East got flat hooooooooosed Yes they did. So did Cathedral.... Edited April 22, 2016 by 800lbs Gorilla Mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt189 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 As well the other 14 teams in the voting consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 It would be nice to hear the reasoning behind the selections. I think it would help other teams in the same situation in future years and teams that were "snubbed" to know why they were not chosen. AJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) #NoRespect #CoopSquad #Outlaws #SouthHate #PopularityContest Edited April 22, 2016 by TripleB eastdad18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) I wasn't in the room, but I did prepare team reports; so I can speculate about some strengths of teams at 3A. No one aspect will ever determine anything, but here are some factors that I'm sure played a part: The 3A teams were all very evenly matched when they saw each other head-to-head in duals or tournaments. Chesterton was perhaps a slight tick behind the others in results comparisons. But they have a shocking 12 starters coming back (8 from semi-state or beyond...and really 13 if you look at their normal dual lineup before a 30-match kid got pinched out for the individual tourney) and anything at 11 or more is associated with big improvements in the following year. No one else had more than 10 among the considered teams. Also, they had the highest qualifying score, which means a little among evenly-matched resumes. Cathedral has 9 starters back, plus a full-season injury that counted toward their score, so essentially 10 are back (6 SS or beyond). But they lost a head-to-head to LN, who lost head-to-heads to Carmel and CE, and all of those teams have similar amounts coming back. CE has 10 starters back (6 SS or better), which is a nice number, but I'm guessing wasn't enough to push them ahead of Chesterton in the first round of voting and left them to compete against Cathedral, Carmel and LN in the second round of voting. They have 35 JV's, but no clear studs with any off-season accomplishments from among 8th graders or JVs. LN will bring back 9 (5 SS or better), but no significant JVs or 8th graders. Carmel brings back 9, plus a transfer-ineligible semi-state qualifier from 2015, so their score reflects 10 starters returning (6 SS or better). They then have 62 JVs and 5 incoming MS all-state kids. They also own the previously mentioned head to head over LN back when LN had all their stars. I don't know for sure what elevated them over CE and Cathedral, but I know they only lost to Brownsburg, Warren, and the Illinois small school state champs (by 1 point), so they didn't have any losses to look at. And the fact that they brought back the same number of starters coupled with almost twice as many JVs as CE and 5 MS all-state kids (a high percentage of whom advance to semi-state and state as freshmen every year)....probably put them over the top. There's sometimes a team or two that separates themselves once you start looking at all the details, but these 5 were incredibly, incredibly close once you started looking at all the duals and tournaments and how many guys they were bringing back at each advancement level. They will all be very good next year. Edited April 22, 2016 by maligned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodygrant Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 This might have been already brought up, but I was wondering how is each wrestling team grouped in the three classes? Is it the number of boys on the wrestling team or total kids in the school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 school enrollment numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 As well the other 14 teams in the voting consideration. If East has same statistics and they are geographically located in Da' Region, or Southwest, or Indy, or #theCounty then they are in. This is a travesty of epic proportions. JMILL and eastdad18 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMILL Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Triple B just put a #TheCounty in his post.....................this gives it tons of street cred now !!!! ontherise219 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt189 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 If East has same statistics and they are geographically located in Da' Region, or Southwest, or Indy, or #theCounty then they are in. This is a travesty of epic proportions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyb Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Columbus East is solid going back to when they ripped the only kiddie state not to be won by #TheCounty from us! Really... The guys there now are the ones that were very tough as little guys. Those kids have been hitting the national tourneys for years now. They are mostly underclassmen, and are very tough. I predict the CE will have 5 state qualifiers this year. They are a good team. Wish my friends down there luck in the future!!! eastdad18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt189 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I was just meaning it's a travesty none of those other teams got in. Geography wise, only 4 of the 36 are in the southwest, and that's if you count Edgewood as southwest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 That beats the 0 from our section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJimmy Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Not a lot of schools down there in the Hoosier Nat'l Forrest area maybe? As compared to the economic engine that is da Region metropolis with houses separated by like 5 feet? I dunno....I just love these regional arguments. You'd think the state was the size of Texas or something. No love for the MidSouthCentralRegion! That beats the 0 from our section That might be why..you have a SECTION and not DA REGION? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 economic engine, region.....hahahahahahahaa Yes we aren't comparable in size to other parts which is why when we have a team, like East, they get shunned. Thanks for supporting my gripe session. eastdad18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdanteague Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 This event is for the best of the best, not the best of the Bartholomew Co. I suggest more local super duals. UncleJimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Nice, I like it. This would be comparable to Indiana Blue getting in and Gorillas being left out. Blue gets in b/c of name, not because of their accolades, when everybody saw Gorillas beat Blue. Hope that helps. Once again thanks for helping my gripe out, should be the best of the best eastdad18 and brodygrant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Al Smith Team Scores 1. Penn 226.0 2. Portage 191.0 3. Columbus East 150.0 4. Lawrence North 149.0 5. Bellmont 146.0 6. Merrillville 136.0 7. Lowell 134.0 8. Prairie Heights 132.0 9. Chesterton 129.0 10. Ft. Wayne Carroll 121.5 11. Jimtown 117.0 12. Garrett 114.0 13. South Bend Riley 104.5 14. Elkhart Memorial 103.5 15. Center Grove 98.5 16. Hobart 87.5 17. Lawrence Central 86.5 18. Lake Central 81.0 19. Danville 77.5 19. South Bend Adams 77.5 eastdad18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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