McEvergreen said:

What happened to the projected starting QB for LWE until Bolingbrook came calling? How many years was he in the LWE program and feeders waiting his turn?

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Transferred to Marist and was starting QB this season.

Alexander32 said:

The following question is posed merely as a matter of curiosity. Why do people on this thread periodically refer to Gambletron, when the predictions come from CalPreps?

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privatone said:

Dick, let me explain it to you. I’m a Carmel guy, and I said that Rita finished fourth in the special Olympics. I was trying to be a little creative, not using the pizza joke. Problem is, I don’t think the Rita guys got it.

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Really, really bad. You made fun of Special Olympics participants. Maybe you're not aware, but that's what came across. Abandon any future thoughts in this regard..

LWE QB is the real deal

Swc1919 said:

This years defense is probably one of the better defenses I’ve seen them have especially discipline wise very fast as usual if the fullback being gone impacts the yards after contact I could see estl getting a decent amount of stops if that matchup does happen

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I think CG’s O-Line this year is better than last years state team. That might be the reason why they haven’t had any setbacks offensively with their FB being out since week 5

Bearsfan4197 said:

In all honesty, first two matchups I didn’t want to say CG would win as I thought the 1st one was a perfect game then the 2nd matchup seemed like a perfect game as well. On paper ESL should win 6a, but what we learned was that the option really has given ESL trouble. I think the hardest part for ESL is teaching the players how to defend it. That’s why I’ve asked fellow ESL guys on here how many guys are back on defense from last years team, bc I feel that has a big impact. ESL has a lot of talent to stop them a couple times solely with really good athletes and not having to play option teams in the past or schedule, that’s how good their athletes are. Coach seaburg has them running the option so efficiently and with discipline with so much detail.

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This years defense is probably one of the better defenses I’ve seen them have especially discipline wise very fast as usual if the fullback being gone impacts the yards after contact I could see estl getting a decent amount of stops if that matchup does happen

greatgig13 said:

Maybe from your camp, the sentiment wasn’t that CG didn’t have a chance. You guys respect your opponents as do we. But in that first matchup in 2021, nobody from the media and many on this board gave CG no chance. In fact many suggested CG stay home. That’s all I’m saying.

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In all honesty, first two matchups I didn’t want to say CG would win as I thought the 1st one was a perfect game then the 2nd matchup seemed like a perfect game as well. On paper ESL should win 6a, but what we learned was that the option really has given ESL trouble. I think the hardest part for ESL is teaching the players how to defend it. That’s why I’ve asked fellow ESL guys on here how many guys are back on defense from last years team, bc I feel that has a big impact. ESL has a lot of talent to stop them a couple times solely with really good athletes and not having to play option teams in the past or schedule, that’s how good their athletes are. Coach seaburg has them running the option so efficiently and with discipline with so much detail.

I will say CG’s offensive line is a nasty bunch. Country strong as Hawk Harrelson would say. It’ll be a great battle with Geneva in the trenches.

Anyway, talk amongst us girls is talk and CG and Geneva will battle for the right to play the Flyers. Game on!

ODirty1 said:

A team wins a lot of games to get to state. Anyone who says a team has no chance in a title game is tripping.

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Maybe from your camp, the sentiment wasn’t that CG didn’t have a chance. You guys respect your opponents as do we. But in that first matchup in 2021, nobody from the media and many on this board gave CG no chance. In fact many suggested CG stay home. That’s all I’m saying.

Quite honestly, once again, I have no idea who East Side is playing.

ODirty1 said:

A team wins a lot of games to get to state. Anyone who says a team has no chance in a title game is tripping.

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Honestly we should just wait for this conversation until the weekend. We don’t even know if they’re going to play each other yet.

greatgig13 said:

According to everyone.

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A team wins a lot of games to get to state. Anyone who says a team has no chance in a title game is tripping.

Semifinal weekend and look at all the games we have to pick. We CCL fans are truly lucky! Unfortunately, we are guaranteed the end of at least three CCL team's seasons this weekend. Let's hope that's it!

Dons +14 vs Iggy. Who know who will / won't be playing for these squads. I think it'll be low scoring and hard hitting. Wouldn't be surprised to see a PUSH, but I'll go ND to cover. Iggy 27-14.

Montini +3 vs Wilmington. Broncos getting points at home? Sure, I'll take that. Montini continues to roll. Broncos 31-21.

DePaul +4 vs Coal City. Huge win for the Rams last week. Their first state title is within reach now and the Coalers won't be able to do much to stop it. DePaul 40-21.

WSF +13 vs Naz. Shocked at this spread. Did the Gambletron not take into account the fact that the Spartans just beat the Roadrunners a few weeks ago? Odd. Expect a similar game, but Naz pulls it off this time. Nazareth 38-31.

Morris +35 vs JCA. Far too big of a spread for these rivals. How many times have these schools faced off in the state playoffs? Seems like every year. Hilltoppers win and set up the nightmare ALL CATHOLIC SCHOOL FINAL! JCA 35-14.

Rita +10 vs MC. Quabbled on this one for a bit, but Rita looked really strong last week. I think they keep this one within striking distance all game. Caravan 28-24.

LWE -7 vs Loyola. Ramblers D does all it can, but it won't be enough. We will argue all offseason about who would have won a ESL / LWE showdown. Griffins 31-20.

Swc1919 said:

Ehh that’s a stretch because burden almost single-handedly won that game to be completely honest Cary grove has been about a play or two away from losing those games but that’s a conversation for another day

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single handedly is a stretch too for LB3, only WR who I’ve seen single handedly beat CG was the man the myth the legend Laquan Tredwell who was the #1 WR in the country. He destroyed CG in the 2012 state title game and that was a very good CG team. Superman from PR as well but he had the ball every play as he was the QB

ODirty1 said:

According to whom

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According to everyone.

ODirty1 said:

According to whom

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On paper yes, reality no

greatgig13 said:

Sure but CG also wasn’t supposed to have any chance to win that game. Should have been a blowout.

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crusader_of_90 said:

He has not.

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Just got a text from Hick - he says he will be there.

Swc1919 said:

Ehh that’s a stretch because burden almost single-handedly won that game to be completely honest Cary grove has been about a play or two away from losing those games but that’s a conversation for another day

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Sure but CG also wasn’t supposed to have any chance to win that game. Should have been a blowout.

RoaminCatholic said:

@jthebro2 you going to make it to this one?

Also, you said last week you had your own game to play in... who you play for? Assuming collegiate? If not, what semi-pro league you in? I didn't realize there were still any around this area.

I'm making the drive up for this one. I was originally going to drive down to Belleville and see Althoff spank Camp Point (the last remaining Adams County team, go figure), but I'm not really in the mood for that long of a drive for a potential beatdown... A trip to Hancock to see the last CS8 program alive sounds better, a shorter drive for sure, and I already know some good food options in BloNo. 😁Also never actually attended a game at Hancock. Only ever been to basketball at State and football and basketball at Wesleyan.

Anywho... good luck to the Pioneers! Very excited to see this offense again in person. Always a treat.

P.s. I need someone who's got connections with t-shirt printing to make me a "Hi, I'm Roamin' Catholic" t-shirt to wear to these games. I'll leave the back graphic/verbage/working to whomever designs it. Just make sure it's appropriate (enough) to wear at a high school event. And, this time of year I'd need a hoodie also, gotta stay warm in the stands. I can pay for it + plus shipping + plus tip.

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Yep, I’ll be at this one, wouldn’t miss it for the world! I play D3 ball in Indiana, we just got done. Blono is an amazing area, and I’m proud to call it my home.

greatgig13 said:

I’m seem to remember LB3 being the best WR in state and CG faired well. Anything can happen right?

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Ehh that’s a stretch because burden almost single-handedly won that game to be completely honest Cary grove has been about a play or two away from losing those games but that’s a conversation for another day

all4theillini said:

I live 23 miles east of Huskie Stadium on the same road yet the only acceptable answers would be UI or ISU.

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New NW stadium would pretty sweet though.

Just gotta put up with all that purple