Look for a written piece as well tomorrow

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I'll have a written piece on Illinois as well tomorrow here is a sneak peek at the video


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In a blur the 2022 season is over. My 50th in Illinois. Yah I’m old……

Here’s the remnants of 2022.

1 - That NFHS no longer serves a purpose. We in Illinois deserve nice things.
2. - That congrats are in order for the Panthers, Bulldogs, Knights, Cyclones, Roadrunners, Flyers, Caravan and Ramblers for being the best in class.
3 - That congrats are also in order for the Panthers, Vikings, Bullets, Celtics, Lions, Wolves, Bulldogs and Griffins on finishing second in class.
4 - That all gas and no brakes wasn’t about to let it happen again.
5 - That one of the real winners without a trophy in the post season was Mother Nature.
6 - That a fond farewell is in order to a legend. Congrats to coach Leonard on his retirement.
7 - That the gap this year between great and really good was wider than normal.
8 - That small school football is even cooler than I expected and Le-Win (yah I thought it was players names too) is at legend status.
9 - That despite the loss, Vacey had one of those, “I remember back when” kind of years.
10 - That only 271 days remain until we get to do this all over again.

Newt out.

Lots to dig into and sort out these days.....

According to the website,

All Friday night games are slated for a 7:30 p.m. start, except Week 1 against Sandburg--7:00 p.m.

@ Sandburg
vs. Kenwood
@ JCA
@ MC
vs. Marmion
vs. LA
@ St. Francis
vs. Larry
@ BR

Tough schedule, IMO.

Way too early and ignorant analysis: SR favored in 5 games, even in 2 games, high single digit 'dog in 1 game and double-digit 'dog in another.

Can anyone guess?

Only list confirmed commitments!

Lots of speculation on other thread - not a lot of info has been confirmed.

I'm seeing ST Rita schedule is posted - which leads me to believe they know what has happened (if the schedule posted is in fact correct).

Has it been determined yet who will be in what divisions? Crossovers?

If not already happened, does anyone have a date that it will happen?

NOT INTERESTED IN WHAT YOU THINK SHOULD HAPPEN - SEE OTHER THREAD IF YOU WANT TO PLAY THAT GAME.

Maybe this was already brought up maybe not? I have been reading the back and forth debates. Sometimes harsh.

What if the IHSA did this to level the playing field for both Publics and Privates. You can’t argue unfair.

Use the Rankings to decide what level you play in the playoffs.

Top 10 teams ranked in the state automatically play in 8A playoffs.

11 thru 20 play in 7A

21-30 play in 6A.

All other schools play based on enrollment Publics and for Privates Multipler is still in affect. Basically if your not ranked in the top 30 you play exactly how the IHSA had it now.
This would have the best play each other in the division they should based on how they are ranked in the state.
Is ESL/SHG etc would or could play LWE/LA/MC/MS/Warren etc. if a public is ranked lower they will be moved down just like a private school. Again if your the best in the state your playing in the playoffs based on how your ranked!

Okay let me hear you! 😊

No man is a failure who has friends. Check in on your friends and loved ones this holiday season. Thanks for making this year a great one......I always appreciate the friendly banter on this board.

May 2023 bring you health, wealth and happiness.

Last night, the school board approved the hiring of Mike Jezioro to replace the retiring Dan Jones. Jezioro has been the AD at South Elgin for the last 5 years.

I'm rooting for the Hills, will be interested to see if that defense rises up one more time. Green and Cox are beasts, but I like VH's Dan Lester at the nose more and more I watch him. He made Andrew Smith's like much easier this year, and could keep Peoria's hoss's off Smith this week .

The Hills Have Eyes, but not sure about enough offense.

Miles McVay, 4-star OT, East St. Louis (Ill.) — Joining team this week

Not only will he be missed, he will be close to impossible to replace. Great man, great person, great Coach. Best of luck to John and his family. Thanks for 17 amazing years at LA.

Kenni Burns is now the new Kent State head coach

Someone who I have been friends with since he played at SHG.... very happy that he finally gets a shot at a head coaching job.

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And yes the message board was also mentioned by MC AD Dan LaCount in his terrific speech. I was truly blown away by all of this....and thanks to MC Football family

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Love the guy or hate the guy, you can not take away what he provided to football with his "Air Raid." A true loss to the college football world. RIP Coach Mike Leach

Coach Negro and Coach Wofford will lead their teams – consisting of the top 100 high school football players from across the country – on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 1 PM ET at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl is once against expected to draw an attendance upwards of 25,000 and a television audience of more than four million for its broadcast on NBC and Peacock. In addition, the All-American Bowl is proud to announce this year’s assistant coaches. The following are the complete coaching staffs for the 2023 All-American Bowl (assistants listed alphabetically; head coach listed first.

I guess this is the farewell tour.

Who should it be named after??

Dergo?

Deion Sanders is the new Head Coach of the Buffalos!

Thoughts?

Will be looking for a new head football coach

First Robert Smith announces he’s done at the end of basketball see and now Dante is leaving! What’s going on at Simeon? Who are the front runners for either job?