Since the semi finals are all televised for basketball, and all winners bracket games for hockey are free to watch, you would think they could make the semi finals of football too. However, those are one weekend tournaments and one site tournaments. This would be 5 days over two weekends of TV costs and venue costs.
I would imagine the ramp that is connected directly to the dome is still trying to get $30 for the prep games. I am guessing that is what is linked in with TM.
It was $10 today. Assuming you are talking about the ramp at 425 Park Street.
And the member schools say thank you for No membership fees this year. 5 tournaments pay for 26 tournaments I believe. Most do not make money.
In South Dakota, Public Television broadcasts state high school athletics and fine arts competition. Imagine that - public broadcasting providing a public service. Perhaps TPT could learn a lesson.
Ok, I won't tell you.
Centennial really should have won by quite a bit more. They missed a FG, got stopped on 4th and then were stopped on the last play of the 1st half with a sack and no timeouts to stop the clock inside the 5. The RB for centennial was stopped for the most part but the team is so talented. The QB is very accurate, and they hit on 2-3 big pass plays including the game winning touchdown. Outside the to two touchdown plays that South had, they didn't do much.
I don't disagree. I'm just not well versed in HS football, so it just took me by surprise. Considering I can watch the hockey tourney on TV for free, it seemed a bit shady. Nevertheless; my 8 year old said he wanted to watch at home and go if they made the final, so we paid for the stream and watched Centennial beat down (physically, if not reflected in the score) LVS!
Awesome season for Edina, but they won't be able to keep it close tonight.
I’m sure TPT would love to broadcast but they didn’t win the bid.
Last time EP just kind of ran them over
I agree, having seen them both up close, Edina plays well together but the O and D lines of EP are overall much more physical. Edina's makeup is not ideal to be effective against a team like EP. They will have to pass the ball downfield to score. First down will be huge. Edina can't get behind the chains. The question is: can they pass protect enough to give the young QB time? We'll see, but I'm guessing not.
The only chance Edina has tonight is to attack EP's edges. Bubble screens, Options, particularly to the short side. Jet sweeps. Passes in the flat to a RB after the WR clears put the DB. I don't believe they can run between the tackles as EP's defensive front is massive; #9 is one DE 6'7"/250, the other is #94, 6'5"/260, a Gopher commit. Both DT's go 6'5"/270+. On defense Edina must find a away to counter EP's massive line as they like to run tackle to tackle with at least five RB's. #33 goes 220+ and is a tough RB, #4 on counter plays and #22 who is used on Eagles sets. EP plays power football at the point of attack. Tough to stop.
Having been to most EP games, I agree that the edges is where EP is vulnerable on D. Shakopee was able to have some success running, and there's been moments of passing as well (Prior Lake).
That's a crummy way to lose. More importantly, hope the kid is alright.
Up the bid. Sell some ads.
I agree. When 2,3, 4 huge guys block you on every play for a half you lose enthusiasm in the 3rd and 4th quarter. Or watch the 220 pound RB run right past you on consecutive plays. On short and less than 3 yards the Eagles formation comes in which has been around for as long as I can remember. This year's version includes a 6'7" blocking RB, a 6'6" blocking RB and #22 as the ball carrier, who is the starting LB at about 215, who is a north/south/slashing runner. The whole stadium knows who is getting the ball, including the opposing coach. Most have difficulty preventing the first down.
his dad just tweeted that it appears to be a serious concussion - but he has feeling in all his extremities and he is responsive. so hopefully no long-term implications, but those concussions can be tricky.
Channel 45TV is who carries the championship games.
