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What’s up with Bolingbrook?

No it doesn’t kids with talent can be successful at any school, transferring is more about ego. Listen to Edgy talk about Jeff Allen on the Barstool podcast as an example.
Just as a note QB1 at Bolingbrook did stick it out his Soph year after losing his top receiver to CPL that summer. Jonas was able to showcase his talents starting his Frosh year and before but to think a player should be able to shine for 3 years at a HS and suck it up is risky to future opportunities. Ego….not sure at least in this case. Talent level of the player and competition faced is as important as academic selection of let’s say..WIU vs Northwestern in academia would be.

ICE week 2

Reed-Custer vs. Harvard - RC showed they couldn't hang with a top tier HOI program but how will they hang against a lower tier Harvard? Rumor has it Harvard is on the upswing. RC has shown they can compete and maybe they rebound after a tough outing but Harvard may have too much. Harvard 32 RC 26

Coal City vs Canton - the Coalers battled last week but have a much easier opponent this week. They will use it as a tune up for the conference season. Coal City 42 Canton 15

Herscher vs. Bishop McNamara - a rivalry unlike any other with two programs that are struggling. Herscher has been down since COVID and Mac down since Coach Z left. Both teams could use the win and Mac could really use it to get into the playoffs. Mac 34 Herscher 22

Lisle vs. Seneca - not sure what happened with the Lions last week but Harvard might be a solid team. Seneca lost a ton and are not the beasts they were last year but still a solid team. Seneca 28 Lisle 12

Manteno vs. Plano - the Panthers surprised people last week against Sandwich. They put up a lot of points but Plano is a tough place to play. HC at Plano was the QB for Mantenos HCs state championship at Iroquois West. I would expect a bit of a shootout in this one. Plano 46 Manteno 38

Peotone vs. Marengo - two programs who are in basically the same spot. Consistent playoff qualifiers but can't seem to get to the upper echelon. Spread vs. Wing T, two veteran coaches, and two teams looking to prove themselves. Peotone 22 Marengo 21

Wilmington vs. Sandwich - the Indian are kicking their wounds after last weeks pounding. The Wildcats are kicking their chops after another dominant win against a top tier opponent. An old rivalry with two traditional run dominant programs. Wilmington 36 Sandwich 28

Rochester vs Cardinal Ritter (Week 2)

Leonard had only a couple days to prep for LA. He has had several months for this game. Curious to see what schemes he brings into this game.
It won’t matter if both lines are getting blown up.
But if their lines can hang, than it *could* be a shootout type game.
Either way, Ritter is a pretty heavy favorite obviously.

MMXXIV Edition - CCL-ESCC Predictions Week II

The week of home dogs to an extent.
I dedicate my picks this week to @DeanOfSelection and his wonderful family.

BR + 5 first of my home dogs to cover
SR +21 second
Fenwick +23 third
GW +27 4th
CMAB +62
Broncos +39
lol mo +39
Oswego +17 5th
Celtic -3
NND -1
StV -45
MarianSticks +8 6th
Larkin +28 7th
Benet -18
Marmion -43
Foreman +62
Leo +14
MarianHeights +18 8th
Evanston +17 9th
Montini -33
CoM -34
Rock - I agree- prayers to DOS - his dad was top notch!!

Rochester vs Cardinal Ritter (Week 2)

When Rochester got smashed by Loyola, the biggest thing was that both of their lines were utterly dominated.

If that is the case on Friday, it will be a very long night for the Rockets.
Loyola also had greater speed at nearly every skill position. That is what the Rockets will also face in Ritter.

This will be a humbler game for the Rockets and will hopefully keep them grounded for a long upcoming season with several more closely matched teams.

HOT CPL Thursday Action Week 2

It's Thursday!!! Shockingly, I woke up hankering for a Gately Dog. (Don't judge me, I have issues....) Good thing Corlissssss and Ag Science kick it off tonight at 7:30. I'm guessing arrival needs to be by 6:30 since it's early in the weekend and the Red Coat security detail will be fully spicy. Nothing beats waiting in line while they pat down, then wand the bands from both teams while checking the team equipment bags. At least you can get the sweet smell of those glizzies while you wait.
Farmers in the upset!!!!

New: 2024 Breakdown of the Lincoln Way East Griffins

I prepare these for every team I see live (unless your camera breaks and you dont/can't prepare one sorry Loyola/ESTL fans I'll make it up later this season)

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MMXXIV Edition - CCL-ESCC Predictions Week II

At first, I thought it must've been something in one of the IPAs I was served last week.. But I woke up Sunday only to hear our two nationally-ranked members are winless, only one of our three Irish teams managed a win and our city guys got whooped by pumpkin farmers and a futbol school. Is it too late to get Bogan or Mather on the schedule? All hope is with the Corsairs now.

CCL/ESCC (Blue)
Marist @ BR
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Marist (Chicago, IL) 27 (61%), [2024] Brother Rice (Chicago, IL) 22 (39%)
MC @ SR
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Mount Carmel (Chicago, IL) 35 (90%), [2024] St. Rita (Chicago, IL) 14 (10%)
SI @ F
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] St. Ignatius (Chicago, IL) 35 (93%), [2024] Fenwick (Oak Park, IL) 12 (7%)
LA @ GW
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL) 35 (96%), [2024] Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, IL) 8 (4%)

CCL/ESCC (Green)
SR above
Chicago Military Academy-Bronzeville @ ICP
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Immaculate Conception (Elmhurst, IL) 62 (>99%), [2024] Chicago Military Academy-Bronzeville (Chicago, IL) 0 (<1%)
Kenwood @ Naz
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL) 46 (>99%), [2024] Kenwood (Chicago, IL) 7 (<1%)
SF @ Lift for Life Academy, MO
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] St. Francis (Wheaton, IL) 46 (>99%), [2024] Lift for Life Academy (St. Louis, MO) 7 (<1%)

CCL/ESCC (Orange)
Marist above
JC @ Oswego
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Joliet Catholic Academy (Joliet, IL) 31 (87%), [2024] Oswego (IL) 14 (13%)
LWC @ PC
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Providence Catholic (New Lenox, IL) 31 (58%), [2024] Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox, IL) 28 (42%)
ND @ Sterling
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Notre Dame (Niles, IL) 14 (53%), [2024] Sterling (IL) 13 (47%)

CCL/ESCC (Purple)
Hyde Park @ SV
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] St. Viator (Arlington Heights, IL) 48 (>99%), [2024] Hyde Park (Chicago, IL) 3 (<1%)
DP @ Marian, Sticks
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] DePaul College Prep (Chicago, IL) 35 (72%), [2024] Marian Central Catholic (Woodstock, IL) 27 (28%)
SP @ Larkin
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] St. Patrick (Chicago, IL) 35 (96%), [2024] Larkin (Elgin, IL) 7 (4%)
Moline @ BA
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Benet Academy (Lisle, IL) 35 (87%), [2024] Moline (IL) 17 (13%)

CCL/ESCC (Red)
Noble Academy @ MA
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Marmion Academy (Aurora, IL) 46 (>99%), [2024] Noble Academy (Chicago, IL) 3 (<1%)
Foreman @ DLS
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] De La Salle (Chicago, IL) 62 (>99%), [2024] Foreman (Chicago, IL) 0 (<1%)
Leo @ Amundsen
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Amundsen (Chicago, IL) 31 (81%), [2024] Leo (Chicago, IL) 17 (19%)
HF @ Marian, Heights
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Homewood-Flossmoor (Flossmoor, IL) 35 (87%), [2024] Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, IL) 17 (13%)

CCL/ESCC (White)
SL @ ETHS
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] St. Laurence (Burbank, IL) 44 (87%), [2024] Evanston (IL) 27 (13%)
Hillcrest @ MCHS
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Montini Catholic (Lombard, IL) 41 (98%), [2024] Hillcrest (Country Club Hills, IL) 8 (2%)
LF @ CoM
regular season (neutral field)
[2024] Carmel (Mundelein, IL) 42 (98%), [2024] Lake Forest (IL) 8 (2%)
Fenwick above
:( Back in the day Bogan & Mather could play toe to toe & occasionally beat the Catholic teams
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MMXXIV Edition - CCL-ESCC Predictions Week II

The week of home dogs to an extent.
I dedicate my picks this week to @DeanOfSelection and his wonderful family.

BR + 5 first of my home dogs to cover
SR +21 second
Fenwick +23 third
GW +27 4th
CMAB +62
Broncos +39
lol mo +39
Oswego +17 5th
Celtic -3
NND -1
StV -45
MarianSticks +8 6th
Larkin +28 7th
Benet -18
Marmion -43
Foreman +62
Leo +14
MarianHeights +18 8th
Evanston +17 9th
Montini -33
CoM -34

Miles McVay Keeps Working

Proctor got hurt? That guy committed to Iowa, decommited for Alabama. When Saban left he went in the portal and recommitted to Iowa, then magically went back to Alabama….as far as the ESL linemen, the gamble of committing to big time programs is with so many big time recruits going there, it leaves very little room for error in a program where you can easily plug another 4 or 5 star in. Depending on what there plan is for him I wouldn’t be surprised to see him at Mizzou or maybe Illinois next season. Illini would plug him in right away
That's the thing - the kid seems so hung ho for Bama, I think he sticks it out and is content being a two-year starter during his five years. Change that blubber body to an adonis to play Sundays.
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CS8 Predictions-Week 2

Ironic...because that Loyola score is my prediction for this Friday for the Rockets: Ritter 56-7. Ritter just manhandled Jackson MO...another team the Rockets would have trouble with...and calpreps shows beating the Rockets.

The Rockets can keep it from being a blowout by playing the game of their lives and hoping the grass slows Ritter down enough.

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Luckily, I was out of state and did not see the Loyola blowout in person. I was at the 2 most lopsided losses suffered in the SHG series: the 56-13 running clock in '14 and the no-TD 45-6 almost running clock in '18. Both those games were at KL stadium. I do think Derek will be able, at home, to engineer several Rocket scores Friday. The defense is another story, guessing the IHSA would not look fondly on the Rockets suiting up Ingold, Lyons, Buecker, etc., for one more game!
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