3A predictions?!

[Coalertown44]

I think this is a very capable RC team but how capable? They played two bad non conference teams and rolled a below average ICE conference. IC played a very very good schedule to only lose a close game to JCA, I think we will get the answer in a few weeks

 

[Rockets9900]

I remember doing a calpreps projection when CC played Richmond Burton in 19 in the Semi Finals and had CC losing by 1. Then it was 30-0 so there is that LOL

Just rewatched that game a few days ago. Those 2 deserved to play that game for a state title.

 

[colin2229]

Once.
They punted against Coal City. They lined up to punt once against Wilmo, but the kid took it and ran around the end for a first down.

wonder if that's a state IHSA keeps a record on.

 

[McEvergreen]

wonder if that's a state IHSA keeps a record on.

I've never heard of a team doing that thru 9 games.

 

[doctor_d]

wonder if that's a state IHSA keeps a record on.

Yeah I guess I can’t say if that’s a referendum on the conference. Will have more data in a couple weeks.

I think this Rc team handles JCA pretty comfortably.

Okay now this is just a HOT take.

 

[Coalertown44]

Just rewatched that game a few days ago. Those 2 deserved to play that game for a state title.

Would of been a good year to go south, RB was a much better team but CC played as bad as they could of

 

[doctor_d]

Would of been a good year to go south, RB was a much better team but CC played as bad as they could of

Remember being very excited for this one and RB was just dominating

 

[Rockets9900]

Remember being very excited for this one and RB was just dominating

That was the most stacked team we’ve had at RB and might ever have. Qb is now at Illinois TE is at holy cross but have heard rumors about transferring to the Big 10 WR is at Costal Carolina one of the lineman was at Arizona Legnioli who was undersized but a hell of a player is a captain as a sophomore for Carol and the 2 Wood brothers are at Dubuque but don’t get me started how both those studs didn’t get D1 offers

 

[pjjp]

I remember doing a calpreps projection when CC played Richmond Burton in 19 in the Semi Finals and had CC losing by 1. Then it was 30-0 so there is that LOL

I was at that game. I remember Coal City had a very good team....with a great RB, who was a stud wrestler. That R-B team was outstanding.....huge and very talented. They could have played a few classes above 4A and competed very well with that team.

 

[dcaudle68]

Once.
They punted against Coal City. They lined up to punt once against Wilmo, but the kid took it and ran around the end for a first down.

And plowed the tackler and got called for roughing

 

[dcaudle68]

I've never heard of a team doing that thru 9 games.

Has a team ever had all 9 games be running clocks?

 

[4Afan]

Has a team ever had all 9 games be running clocks?

Yes. Was mentioned in the 4A thread that in 2013 SHG had 13 consecutive running clocks going into the title game where they beat Montini by 10.

 

[815alltheway]

Looks like it should play out with ic making the trip to Braidwood in the semis I agree, I think it’s going to be a much tougher game than what most think as well, RC has weapons all over the field on the offensive side of the ball and if they can manage to slow #14 and the run game down a bit ic may be in trouble!

Reed-Custer has a lot of weapons. Equal to IC. One factor not being talked about is Reed-Custer line play. They have played fantastic all season....both sides are quick off the line. They have been really tough to run against(Wilmington game) and have not given more then 1 or 2 sacks

 

[SouthofI80FootballFan]

Reed-Custer has a lot of weapons. Equal to IC. One factor not being talked about is Reed-Custer line play. They have played fantastic all season....both sides are quick off the line. They have been really tough to run against(Wilmington game) and have not given more then 1 or 2 sacks

Obviously, RC's line is playing very well this year given the points they have put up. But I don't think Reed-Custer has seen a line that is the size and the ability and only plays 1 side of the ball this year. IC also has more speed than anyone RC has played in their conference.

Both teams are expecting to win a state championship and this will be a very fun semi-final game should it happen.

I expect the winner of that game to be playing Prairie Cental or Williamsville and walk out of Memorial Stadium with a 1st place trophy.

 

[chirocal44]

Princeton is loaded, top flight QB and they are physically tough. Byron is always in the mix, very well coached and very physicsl. Both are great programs. RC is very talented, all over the field. Lots of great football to be played. Best time of the year.

 

[colin2229]

Obviously, RC's line is playing very well this year given the points they have put up. But I don't think Reed-Custer has seen a line that is the size and the ability and only plays 1 side of the ball this year. IC also has more speed than anyone RC has played in their conference.

Both teams are expecting to win a state championship and this will be a very fun semi-final game should it happen.

I expect the winner of that game to be playing Prairie Cental or Williamsville and walk out of Memorial Stadium with a 1st place trophy.

IC also has several guys going both ways.

IMO, it’s over rated. Their HS kids who have been going both ways all year. None issue

 

[Alexander32]

There is a southern half of the state, and Prairie Central is a very good football team. If my memory is serving me correctly, the southern half of the bracket has won two of the last three 3A championships.

 

[McEvergreen]

Starters going both ways is much easier in November than in August or September.

 

[doctor_d]

There is a southern half of the state, and Prairie Central is a very good football team. If my memory is serving me correctly, the southern half of the bracket has won two of the last three 3A championships.

I expect the Hawks to emerge on the other side with Williamsville and Mt. Carmel as possibles.

 

[McEvergreen]

There is a southern half of the state, and Prairie Central is a very good football team. If my memory is serving me correctly, the southern half of the bracket has won two of the last three 3A championships.

Yes, you are correct. South 2 out of the last 3, but North is 7-2 since 2011.