Blitz’s Picks for Week 9
It is the final Friday of the regular season, meaning that some teams are trying to lock up championships while many others are looking to build momentum heading into the postseason. Who will enter the […]
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BLITZ: Area winners and losers from the sectional draw
The sectional draw for the 48th annual IHSAA Football State Tournament was held on Thursday night. While the debate between a blind draw and seeding once again dominated social media (like usual), Blitz made a […]
Blitz’s Picks for Week 8
Two weeks remain in the regular season, crunch time for teams that are attempting to win league championships. Conversely, teams not in title chases are looking to build some momentum as the playoffs loom. Who […]
BLITZ’S PICKS FOR WEEK 7
It was another solid week for Blitz in Week 6. Despite some miscues, your favorite cartoon prognosticator picked up another 15 wins in 19 picks. Sorry Fairfield, Blitz did not have faith in you to […]
BLITZ: Who are the top special teams players in northeast Indiana?
Ah yes, special teams. That OTHER facet of the game that so many ignore. Offenses get the publicity, defenses get the nod as the unit “that wins championships,” but special teams? For most, it’s just…there. […]
Blitz’s Week 6 Power Poll
Wow, does Blitz have some excitement in store. Not since the beginning of the season have we seen so much movement in Blitz’s Power Poll. The fact that it is coming in the middle of […]
AP Football Poll for Week 6 released
The Associated Press Top 10 football poll for Week 6 was released on Tuesday. Outside the Huddle has each class in their entirety. CLASS 6A 1. Center Grove2. Brownsburg3. Merrillville4. Lafayette Jeff5. North Central6. Elkhart7. […]
COACH’S CORNER: Inner-city coaches battle issues both familiar to others and unique in building up their programs
Several weeks ago, I sent emails to a few area coaches. Several responded, one being Coach Mike Brevard from North Side. We spoke a time or two and finally connected last Monday. Our conversation covered […]
BLITZ’S PICKS FOR WEEK 5
This Friday marks the halfway point of the season, with all teams in the state of Indiana guaranteed at least one game in the postseason. The conference races in the area have come into focus, […]