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Svoboda

06-24-2007, 10:16 PM

Quarterback
Carmel High School (http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home) (Carmel, IN)

Links of Interest:
Rivals Profile (http://www.notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=69960)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 205 lbs.

Star Ratings
Rivals.com: ***
Scout.com: *****

Rankings & Accolades
Rivals NR/#17 Pro-Style Quarterback
Scout 100 #44/ #7 Quarterback

Svoboda

06-24-2007, 10:16 PM

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Svoboda

06-24-2007, 10:23 PM

Dual threat QB that subbed in for injured teammate and helped lead Carmel to the 5A State Championship game where they ran into the buzzsaw known as Warren Central.

Newton finished up 30 of 58 for 464 yards with 7 TDs and 3 INTs. He ran the ball 38 times for 159 yards and 1 TD. Already been offered from IU and Purdue.

Svoboda

06-24-2007, 10:24 PM

Morgan will also be attending the Notre Dame Camp this upcoming Tuesday.

irish4

07-31-2007, 07:52 PM

This is a very intriguing prospect. He is reportedly very impressed by the Irish at his camp and I hope this is the 1 QB that we go after in this class.

NDGirlzRock

07-31-2007, 07:54 PM

This is a very intriguing prospect. He is reportedly very impressed by the Irish at his camp and I hope this is the 1 QB that we go after in this class.

Would be great for Indiana to have a home grown boy as QB again...ala Rick Meier.

irish4

07-31-2007, 08:03 PM

Ya it sure would be... Rick grew up in the same town that I live in today, Goshen, Indiana.

NDGirlzRock

07-31-2007, 08:08 PM

Ya it sure would be... Rick grew up in the same town that I live in today, Goshen, Indiana.

South Bend grown myself!!! Been to Goshen many a time. Had a roommate in college from Wakarusa.

irish4

07-31-2007, 08:18 PM

Ah wakarusa. The town where our very own Ryan Burkhart is from! Never have liked Northwood though.

NDGirlzRock

07-31-2007, 08:20 PM

Ah wakarusa. The town where our very own Ryan Burkhart is from! Never have liked Northwood though.

I know snobby bast*rds! Actually I lived in North Liberty....know where that is? But I got bussed into SB and went to high school at Washington of all places.

irish4

07-31-2007, 08:33 PM

I don't know where NL is but I've heard of it. Are you aware of the basketball player you have at your alma mater? Skylar Diggins?

Fishin'_Irish

07-31-2007, 09:19 PM

Would be great for Indiana to have a home grown boy as QB again...ala Rick Meier.

And Blair Keil.

KMac151993

07-31-2007, 09:27 PM

This kid would be a good fit for IU.

Svoboda

07-31-2007, 09:41 PM

This kid would be a good fit for IU.
He appears to be a top flight recruit. Looks to be a 4 star dual-thread QB in the class.

napoleonbuck

07-31-2007, 09:47 PM

I know there seems to be some interest from Ohio state and Michigan, so I'm guessing he'll be pretty good.

Svoboda

07-31-2007, 10:03 PM

BTW, I plan on scouting him once, maybe twice this season so I hope to get some good pictures and what not on Morgan.

GoshenGipper

07-31-2007, 10:04 PM

Ah wakarusa. The town where our very own Ryan Burkhart is from! Never have liked Northwood though.

Very true! Redskin Pride! Beat the Wood!

BTW, it's spelled Mirer

Fishin'_Irish

07-31-2007, 10:37 PM

I like the avatar/title GG. Very nice.

Ricochet

08-01-2007, 09:33 PM

He appears to be a top flight recruit. Looks to be a 4 star dual-thread QB in the class.I've only heard, read and asked about him but what I was told is that he's more of Pro Style QB but with great athletic ability.

Svoboda

08-01-2007, 09:38 PM

I've only heard, read and asked about him but what I was told is that he's more of Pro Style QB but with great athletic ability.
No, he's definitely not a pro style QB. I'd really like to know if that person has even seen him play in person. He may eventually grow into that, but he runs more then he passes right now. The Carmel offense is very run oriented.

GhostSpirit

08-04-2007, 01:43 AM

Morgan is getting attention from all of the big boys, but he has a lot of interest in Notre Dame. He and his dad are really on board right now, however it's still very early. Let's see if Charlie can keep the borders closed off, if this in fact is his QB of choice.

IrishKnight1023

08-04-2007, 01:59 AM

irish4

08-04-2007, 02:53 AM

Morgan is a Scholar athlete and honor roll student. He has taken advanced courses since 7th grade. Sounds like ND material to me. Since Weis is most likely taking 1 QB per year I would not be suprised to see only him get offered next year instead of Barkley.

I would much rather offer Newton than Barkley. Getting a big time in-state QB would be great for the Irish on the recruiting trail.

IrishKnight1023

08-04-2007, 11:12 AM

I would much rather offer Newton than Barkley. Getting a big time in-state QB would be great for the Irish on the recruiting trail.

---I don't really agree. That is our own backyard and most of the kids grow up big ND fans as it is. It's not like we're trying to establish a pipeline in Texas, it's our home state.

notredomer23

08-04-2007, 11:16 AM

as much as this guy is good, IMO Barkley is going to be top rated qb in this class

daytonirish

08-04-2007, 12:24 PM

I think Charlie and the rest of the staff do need to keep the top players in Indiana from leaving the state if they fit into Charlie's plans. Let the college football world know we keep them instate if we want them and we come into your backyard and take them from you.

GhostSpirit

08-04-2007, 12:58 PM

IrishKnight1023

08-04-2007, 01:29 PM

If he really already has verbal offers from Purdue and Indiana then I'm impressed. We'll see come Sept. 1st if he adds any other Big10 offers (I don't expect the big boys like O$U, ND, and UM to offer that early either.)

GhostSpirit

08-04-2007, 01:55 PM

It's not just regional powers, LSU and Florida are also on Morgan. I really like ND's chances with him should they offer.

IrishKnight1023

08-04-2007, 02:19 PM

I know but I'm always a little hesitant to put much stock into programs sending "letters of interest." I only pay attention to offers.

notredomer23

08-04-2007, 02:26 PM

How are our chances with this guy, Im starting to get worried that hes drawing interest from Osu and Um. We really should offer this guy asap. I really want this guy. ;) :D

IrishKnight1023

08-04-2007, 02:27 PM

How are our chances with this guy, Im starting to get worried that hes drawing interest from Osu and Um. We really should offer this guy asap. I really want this guy. ;) :D

-------lol you are becoming really bad with this Rockne19 rip off stuff lol

notredomer23

08-04-2007, 02:29 PM

yeah i just had to. I couldnt resist considering its a slow day and hes an 09 prospect

NDGirlzRock

08-04-2007, 02:30 PM

With the commitments of Clausen and Crist, Charlie has the luxury of taking a chance on a QB who might not be as highly rated as those two. It's too early for me to tell how highly ranked Morgan will be but those guys are the cream of the crop. I'd like to see ND nab him and nab him early to get the ball rolling, and maintain our stance on recruiting like daytonirish said. We may have a tiny back yard (talent wise) but it's our backyard damnit.

I agree....I also think that if you have too much of one kind of player....i.e. the golden armed QB, then you are limiting what you can do as a team. Don't think that CW wouldn't try and work this kid in at the end of games to give him some PT....that means that the opposing defense has to totally adjust how they play for him. It's a match up nightmare. I realize that in Crist and Clausen we have the best of the best, but don't forget that this is college...they can't all be phenoms.

Svoboda

08-16-2007, 11:55 AM

I'll be visiting Carmel tomorrow evening to watch Newton play and snap some pictures. I'll provide a report this weekend provided nothing comes up.

Svoboda

08-18-2007, 10:00 AM

Alright fellas... I saw Newton last night and I came away semi impressed. His team was playing the defending 4A State Champs (and they were runner up in 5A) and they pulled out 28-21 victory.

Newton started the game off with a 47 yard run -- I'm talking first snap of the game. I'm not sure how many yards he finished with, but it has to be close to 100 rushing, if not more. As for throwing the ball, he only threw the ball like 5 times the whole game, but one did go to the house from about midfield. To be honest though, I only remember one other reception, so he probably finished 2 for 5 or 2 for 6, which was expected as Carmel is a run, run, run team.

Back to Newton. Kid has a very nice frame to build on as he definitely appears to be the 6-4, 6-5 he has been listed at. He is definitely a dual threat quarterback as I've said before. He can pull the ball down and run effortless and he glides when he runs. Also not scared to make contact and actually sought out contact and ran folks over. I take my Randall Cunningham comparison back as Cunningham didn't like to take a hit or dish it out like this kid does.

I don't have a real gauge on his arm and what he can do because that team runs so much. On his TD throw, it was a pretty simple throw (fade route) to make and his receiver did the rest. Come to think of it, pretty much each of his throws were of the fade variety.

I plan on going and seeing him again this season and hopefully my camera battery won't be dead from being left on by someone that will go nameless.

irishunclebill

09-06-2007, 09:17 AM

Morgan Newton was an unofficial visitor at the GT game.

IrishR#1

10-23-2007, 08:22 AM

I live walking distance away from Carmel High School. I've seen him play. He has a cannon for an arm, and he's fast. Personally, I think he would be the best recruit at QB Notre Dame can get for '09. I don't think there is a glaring problem with him. He's fantastic.

irishunclebill

01-30-2008, 12:23 AM

Coach Powlus will be visiting Morgan at his High School this Friday.

irishdan123084

01-30-2008, 09:39 AM

irishunclebill

01-30-2008, 09:44 AM

i'm not totally convinced on this guy? can someone explain to me why would a player like newton be successful in the style of offense that CW runs. We need a great pro-style quarterback to run our offense. we are set with clausen and crist, but we need to start establishing depth at this position. look what happened to the last dual threat quarterback that started for notre dame...

Regardless, Newton is an Indiana kid who has a strong interest in ND, and QB or not he is an exceptional athlete, which as we have seen you can not have too many of. I expect Newton to be offered shortly unless Powlus flat out tells him he has no shot at playing QB at ND. Of course, if that were the case I am not sure Powlus would be the one visiting him.

irishziggy

01-30-2008, 09:44 AM

having another qb with wheels also helps in scouting.

but i heard he's a pro-style qb who can run, not a running qb who can pass.

irishunclebill

01-30-2008, 09:57 AM

having another qb with wheels also helps in scouting.

but i heard he's a pro-style qb who can run, not a running qb who can pass.

FWIW- Newton is classified as a Pro Style QB by Rivals.

The New Louis

01-30-2008, 10:10 AM

When do we offer him?

irishunclebill

01-30-2008, 10:12 AM

When do we offer him?

There is a chance that Powlus will be offering him when he visits his HS this Friday.

NDGirlzRock

01-30-2008, 10:15 AM

daytonirish

01-30-2008, 10:42 AM

I would like to see this young man get an offer. What we have to realize is that he will have 3-4 yrs. to learn the system while learning from Powlus, Charlie, and hopefully both Jimmy and Dayne.

The New Louis

01-30-2008, 10:47 AM

I totally agree girlz. Keep the instate boys home

domehead

01-30-2008, 10:49 AM

Who's the WR from South Bend?

irishziggy

01-30-2008, 11:10 AM

Yeah I think that we offer him too!!! All of the top prospects in the state, like Cave and Goodman this year, should be going to ND!!! I'd say that we see Newton and the WR from SB getting offers! And it should always remain that way!!! CW seems to have made this a priority, unlike past regimes who let guys like Jay Cutler get out of the state!!!

if they're a top prospect I agree with you. Morgan Newton has shown that he's a top prospect, but the WR from South Bend (Jarett Fleming) might not be a top prospect, but who knows. In this class there seems to be a few WRs with connections to ND, so we should be ok this year.

We have Flournoy (Knox's teammate), Joey Parris (Robbie's bro), Marlon Brown (good friends with Golden Tate), and Jarret Fleming (lives in South Bend)

Another IN prospect I would love to have is Tyquan Hammock, looks like he's going to be a player.

irishziggy

01-30-2008, 11:11 AM

Who's the WR from South Bend?

Jarret Fleming

The New Louis

01-30-2008, 11:39 AM

Hammock bring it in his vids. He may not be the biggest or fastest kid but plays the game hard and shuts things down

IrishR#1

01-30-2008, 12:00 PM

Newton is also a very good basketball player. Can you spell two sport athlete?

He just got a visit from Tressel, but I think that if Pryor goes to OSU, ND might be the favorite for Newton. Michigan and Notre Dame.

irishunclebill

03-11-2008, 11:02 PM

Profile Updated with Rivals link & updated Rivals & Scout 100 Ranking , Position Ranking, and Star Rating. Picture Added.

Top 75 player on both boards, Top 10 QB on both boards, #1 player in Indiana, but neither ND or Morgan seem to be that much interested in each other at this point.

Currently has offers from Clemson, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Purdue. Basically every school he has expressed an interest in except Notre Dame.

irishunclebill

03-18-2008, 04:24 PM

Morgan is the only guy with a GH profile who was in the previous Rivals 100, and is now not even listed in the Rivals 250. He went from #71 to not even being ranked.

No love for Morgan from Rivals, unless this is simply an oversight.

IrishGrizz

03-18-2008, 04:28 PM

WOW- what the heck happened with the rankings? Players usually only fall like that after they say they are really interested in ND!:hahaha:

irishunclebill

05-14-2008, 11:33 AM

Profile Updated with latest Scout and Rivals rankings.

Newton is in almost the same position as Cody Green as far as how he is being evaluated as a QB by the recruiting boards. On Rivals he is not even ranked while Scout now has him as a 5 star prospect and the #33 ranked player overall in the country, a jump of 37 slots from the last Scout ranking.

The New Louis

05-14-2008, 12:00 PM

do you think he would be willing to come in as an athlete? Or is he a QB or nothing kid?

irishunclebill

05-14-2008, 12:45 PM

do you think he would be willing to come in as an athlete? Or is he a QB or nothing kid?

Newton has a solid enough offer sheet that he can play QB in college without worrying about any other position. If he was a guy who was willing to do anything to go to college at Notre Dame then you would think he might consider coming in as an Athlete, but I do not get that impression from him at all. The answer to the question of whether Newton will ever be offered by ND at any positions seems to have been answered when CW offered Budmayr.

irishunclebill

06-14-2008, 11:12 PM

Maybe this is the reason why ND is not interested in Morgan Newton, and vice versa.

Morgan says that he talks to the Gainesville Slimeball every week.

Nuff said.:wave::wave::wave::wave:

notredomer23

06-15-2008, 08:36 AM

Gotta be the first recruit ever to be a ***** on one service and only have *** on another

IrishR#1

07-10-2008, 08:34 AM

Carmel-Cathedral will be on ESPN on August 23rd at noon for anyone who wants to see Morgan Newton get his ass kicked. Kyle Koehne will be on the Cathedral side. It's the first time both teams are on national TV I believe. Big game for both teams.

SouthernIrish

07-10-2008, 09:55 AM

I'll be watching.

zimmsbg78

07-22-2008, 08:14 AM

Made the FNL Hot 11 list for this year's recruits.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=828609

Morgan Newton (Carmel, In.) QB
The first thing that jumps out at you in watching Newton is his size (6-4, 205). He is big and showed a very lively, strong arm. Newton threw pretty well but at the same time needs to work on throwing with better touch. He also shows pretty good mobility.

zimmsbg78

07-28-2008, 07:42 AM

http://blogs.indystar.com/preps/archives/2008/07/not_your_typica.html

Sought-after Carmel High School quarterback Morgan Newton spent part of last week in Florida, but the senior-to-be wasn't there for the sun and sand. Football was the focus of the trip he took with his father John Newton, a former college player at Grambling.

Their main reason for the visit to the Sunshine State was to check out the University of Florida's football program, but the Newtons made the most of the week.

"We had a great time of it football-wise that four days we were down there," John Newton, said.

On Wednesday, the Newtons met with James Harris, a former Grambling quarterback and current vice-president of player personnel for the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville. Thursday, the Newtons drove to Tampa and spent half the day with Doug Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The elder Newton and Williams - a former Super Bowl MVP while playing for the Washington Redskins - were teammates at Grambling, where Williams later coached. The Newtons got a chance to tour the Bucs' facilities and Williams, who works in the Bucs' front office, looked at Morgan Newton's highlight tape and critiqued the young quarterback.

"That was pretty cool, he was giving me some pointers and stuff," Morgan Newton said. "He said he really wouldn't change much, he was just helping me out on some things that pro QBs have to learn and telling me what he sees when he analyzes and scouts players. There was nothing on the throwing mention but he did say not to double-hitch step into the offensive line. To just hold your ground, that way you don't give the defensive line a chance to reach out and hit you or let the defensive line get a deflection."

Florida is on the list of suitors hoping Morgan Newton will be taking snaps for their team.

Neither Gators coach Urban Meyer or returning Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow were in Gainesville for part of the time, however. They were in California for Wednesday's taping of the ESPYs, which Meyer turned into a recruiting pitch during a phone conversation with Morgan.

"The first thing he said is, 'Hey Morgan, what's up? I'm just down here at the ESPYs. Hopefully I'll be here with you in four years," Morgan Newton said.

The Newtons met up with the coach and quarterback on Friday. Morgan Newton met Tebow in the training room and said Tebow was "a nice guy and very personable."

Later that night, Morgan participated in UF's Friday Night Lights summer camp with other top high school players in the upcoming senior, junior and sophomore classes. The players also got to view the facilities and check out the trophys, in addition to taking part in a pre-game simulation. Morgan Newton performed well at the camp, one of two quarterbacks to earn 'Best of the Best' accolades in a write-up by rivals.com recruiting analyst Jamie Newberg.

"It was just electrifiying to be out there in the lights and it really made an impression on Morgan to be in the Swamp," John Newton said.

On Saturday, the Newtons woke up pretty early and watched Gators reserve quarterback Cameron Newton throw. The Newtons also met with Meyer in his office for a final visit.

"He went away from his usual, 'If you want to win a Heisman, come here. If you want to win a national championship, come here,'" Morgan Newton said, noting that Meyer soon realized the normal recruiting pitch wasn't going to work and became more upfront. "And then he went into 'This is a business decision and you make the best decision for you. We have a lot of good things down here and what you might like and what will make you a better player and develop you for the next level.'"

Although still in the midst of the recruiting process, Morgan Newton is now trying to divert his attention towards preparing for his senior year of high school. The Greyhounds are hoping to defend their 2007 Class 5A state title, after all.

Miami and South Carolina are now longer on the original list of eight schools he's seriously considering, leaving Clemson, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Purdue still in the mix.

"I don't think about it as much as I probably should because we're getting into the season now," Morgan Newton said. "I don't look at it is as being a hard decision because my dad and I and my family as well know who gives us the best options."

I think I just lost my breakfast. This coach is......... aahhh forget it. I have to keep this board clean.

irishunclebill

08-01-2008, 11:11 PM

Profile Updated with latest Rivals and Scout rankings.

Morgan is still a Top 50 five star recruit according to Scout, Rivals has finally rated him, as a 3 star.

MirageSmack

08-09-2008, 10:44 AM

Jiggafini19

08-13-2008, 12:25 PM

A little birdie told me he still may commit to UK, even though they just signed Mossakowski. He will commit on EPSN soon. Personally hard for me to fathom, but would be great for the Cats. Moss may get drafted in the MBL, so that may be what's up, though he says he's football first. We'll see when he gets that first MLB contract thrown his way.

The only school on his list of favorites without a verballed QB is Clemson. He was really liking UK, but you almost have to wonder if all those other schools having verballed QBs has him thinking a little more about the Tigers.

Wouldn't be much of a surprise to see him commit to UK anyway, though. You could say the same for Purdue and IU.

littlerick77

08-13-2008, 12:27 PM

The only school on his list of favorites without a verballed QB is Clemson. He was really liking UK, but you almost have to wonder if all those other schools having verballed QBs has him thinking a little more about the Tigers.

Wouldn't be much of a surprise to see him commit to UK anyway, though. You could say the same for Purdue and IU.

Jigg - good to see your post man.......hope you're doing well.

MirageSmack

08-16-2008, 08:09 AM

I'll go out on a limb. Morgan commots to UK on ESPN on the 23rd.

Don't ask what time, I haven't figured that out yet!

marv81s

08-16-2008, 11:31 PM

I'm torn between Indiana and Clemson

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'll guess Clemson

zimmsbg78

08-18-2008, 08:48 AM

Marv, do you know something we don't?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/briefingroom

Top quarterback Morgan Newton to decide Tuesday
ESPNU 150 member Morgan Newton will make his announcement at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Indiana, Purdue, Clemson, Florida, Illinois and Kentucky are the coveted signal-caller's final schools.
Only the Clemson Tigers of Newton's finalists do not already have a quarterback pledge for the Class of 2009.

Newton threw for 1,883 yards and 25 touchdowns while also rushing for 750 yards and 11 more scores last fall for Carmel, Ind., the No. 22-ranked team in the ESPNRISE.com Fab 50.

zimmsbg78

08-19-2008, 09:04 AM

Today is the big day for Morgan. Will Marv be correct hhmmm. We will have to see.

zimmsbg78

08-19-2008, 10:44 AM

Got moved to Thursday.

http://recruiting.scout.com/2/780614.html

SouthernIrish

08-19-2008, 03:33 PM

I think he'd be a good fit at IU. Unfortunately, IU is not much of hit with local kids. Most seem to want to go away like Finch did last year 9until slimeball screwed him). I don't see Newton going to FLA though. I guess Marv is right with Clemson.

zimmsbg78

08-20-2008, 10:18 AM

http://blogs.indystar.com/preps/archives/2008/08/newton_down_to.html

August 19, 2008
Newton down to the wire with decision
Posted by Mark Ambrogi

Carmel senior quarterback Morgan Newton downplayed a published report that stated there was a controversy in the family over what college choice he should announce on Thursday.

A Columbia (S.C.) State report said his mother Rubie's favorite was Clemson and that father John had another favorite and Morgan had still another favorite.

"Everyone has their own opinion about things," Newton said. "They're (his parents) definitely the people I listen to because the football stuff. They know what is best for me. So it's something we listen to. As far these schools, my parents have been pretty nice with me and let the choice be mine."

Continued...

I don't know Marv, he may have been tricked by the slimeball.

Svoboda

08-20-2008, 11:15 AM

IrishR#1

08-20-2008, 05:52 PM

The big game is Saturday. I'm surprised he won't commit on Friday or on Saturday pre-game.

rebuildtherocket

08-20-2008, 10:23 PM

I live in southern Indiana right across from Kentucky. Kentucky seems to think there getting him but they usually are wrong.

marv81s

08-20-2008, 10:50 PM

I live in southern Indiana right across from Kentucky. Kentucky seems to think there getting him but they usually are wrong.

very doubtful since they have Mossakowski, I really don't see Newton picking them

Clemson has yet to get a QB in this class. So i still say Newton goes with Clemson, say 55% sure of that, I give the other 45% to IU. Would love to see him stay in state

irishunclebill

08-21-2008, 09:42 AM

Another KY QB.

marv81s

08-21-2008, 09:48 AM

:jawdrop:

I suck. I'm done trying to predict where these lads will end up. I'll just sit back and enjoy the show for now on

MirageSmack

08-21-2008, 10:27 PM

A little birdie told me he still may commit to UK, even though they just signed Mossakowski. He will commit on EPSN soon. Personally hard for me to fathom, but would be great for the Cats. Moss may get drafted in the MBL, so that may be what's up, though he says he's football first. We'll see when he gets that first MLB contract thrown his way.

Why all the love for Marv and none for me? ^^ Okay, my little birdie talked to Morgans dad, so I kinda knew all along. The family was just throwing other teams out there for a little suspense. I'm getting good at this, sine I called Mossakowski to UK as well! :nanana:

rebuildtherocket

08-21-2008, 11:44 PM

I guess the rednecks from the bluegrass proved me wrong oh well.

rontdtarchala

08-21-2008, 11:56 PM

yeah good for him... not ND don't care... that's harsh I should stop being like that..............yeah right!

HereComeTheIrish

08-22-2008, 12:11 AM

Why all the love for Marv and none for me? ^^ Okay, my little birdie talked to Morgans dad, so I kinda knew all along. The family was just throwing other teams out there for a little suspense. I'm getting good at this, sine I called Mossakowski to UK as well! :nanana:

{golfclap} :nanana:

zimmsbg78

08-27-2008, 07:21 AM

Game stats for those who didn't see it on ESPN.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080824/SPORTS0202/808240396

Game-changer: Morgan Newton rambles toward the end zone, giving Carmel a 27-21 lead over Cathedral late in the fourth quarter.

By Mark Ambrogi
Posted: August 24, 2008

CARMEL, Ind. -- One reason ESPN chose to televise Saturday's Cathedral-Carmel high school football game was the star power of Carmel senior quarterback Morgan Newton.

In the first half, it looked as if Cathedral junior quarterback Kofi Hughes would steal the spotlight.

The Class 5A No. 1 Greyhounds, led by Newton, rebounded to score the game's final three touchdowns and top 4A No. 1 Cathedral 28-21 in a season opener before an estimated crowd of 8,000.

"They made some big plays in the first half, but in the end we made more plays," Newton said.

Hughes, in his varsity debut, threw a 33-yard touchdown pass and ran 68 yards for another score to help Cathedral grab a 21-7 lead in the first half. Newton tossed a 4-yard touchdown pass to narrow the deficit to 21-14 at halftime.

Newton scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, and a Zach Broadbent kick tied the score with 11:24 left in the fourth quarter. Newton followed that by scoring from 18 yards out with 5:40 left, giving the Greyhounds a 27-21 lead. Ryan Rhoades' kick made it 28-21.

Newton, who announced Thursday he plans to play for Kentucky next season, completed 16-of-21 passes for 194 yards and ran for 89 yards on 20 carries.

Continued...