OTH Game of the Week: Churubusco at Columbia City
Let’s break in a new field to kick off the season, shall we? Despite the fan experience being very limited, it is still a big deal for Columbia City and the community as the school […]
Brett Fox
2020 Football Preview
OTH Football Preview: No. 12 Columbia City Eagles
After three straight .500 seasons, Columbia City coach Brett Fox is confidence that 2020 is the year that the Eagles take that next step in the NE8 heirarchy. What makes him so confident? Well, having […]
OTH FOOTBALL FIELD COUNTDOWN: No. 1 East Noble
Outside the Huddle is profiling which 10 area football stadiums it feels are the best around as we count down the days until (hopefully) the start of football season in August. Each facility is rated […]
CORONAVIRUS VOICES: Columbia City football coach Brett Fox
We continue today with our CORONAVIRUS VOICES series, giving area coaches, players and others a platform to share their stories, thoughts and advice during the pandemic. Today, we welcome Coach Brett Fox of Columbia City. […]
BEAR NECESSITIES: What you need to take from Week 9
Teams crossed the finish line of the regular season on Friday with Week 9. All eyes will now go onto the postseason that kicks off next week. Blitz and Outside the Huddle will jump into […]
Local coaches differ in strategy, approach on scripting plays
Churubusco coach Paul Sade used to make it a point to plan out his first offensive series of a game. To him, it allowed his team and his coaches to be on the same page. […]
HELP WANTED: Passionate and committed HS offensive linemen
Every football player grows up with delusions of grandeur. Being that quarterback who makes the game-winning throws. Leaving a defender grasping at air after a juke as a running back. Pulling down a Hail Mary […]
Area football coaches overwhelmingly in favor of new IHSAA mercy rule
It was a busy day for the IHSAA on Monday. Not only were the new sectional alignments announced, but several key rules changes for football were approved. The primary new rule will make Friday nights for […]