7A Predictions
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Without a doubt. Nubin was one of the best suburban players in a long time. Sturges is a phenomenal 2-way player as well, but probably not as dynamic on offense.
However, most folks forgot just how much talent Nubin had around him, especially on O-line and front 7 on defense. This year's SCN is talented, but not at that level.
According to this article he is done for the year with a shoulder injury
Matt Kuczaj’s late heroics lead Wheaton North past Geneva
The Falcons won a thriller 20-13 thanks to two huge plays from wide receiver/defensive back Matt Kuczaj.chicago.suntimes.com
Correct, he's absolutely done for the year.
Going to have to change my bracket. Had the Falcons going far. Huge loss for them.
I think this has been for awhile and they’ve been getting by. Next man up must be doing his job.
Against a Normal Comm. team that allowed over 200 points, or a Rockton team that is no where near as strong as they were last year?
Pekin at home over Rockton by double digits Rd2
To play devil's advocate, what strong competition did Pekin play this year?
Oh don’t go there. You’ll get a hostile attack from posters if you call-out SOS and overall conference competition.
I'm merely asking for an exercise in self reflection
The DuKane shows out. Mt. Carmel vs. St. Charles North and Wheaton North vs. Batavia.
Being a Wheaton North alum it's hard for me to say but Batavia over Mount Carmel for the championship.
They lost 27-24 at Wheaton North and 32-31 to St. Charles North.
Interestingly, St. Charles North beat Lake Zurich 21-10. They (SCN) were down to Wheaton North 21-6 before coming back for a 22-21 win.
So maybe Wheaton North can handle Lake Zurich in the second round. It's still a bogus second round game for both schools. The seedings are always unfair because of having to accommodate the weak competition the Collinsvilles, Molines, Pekins and Rocktons of the world play. That said, there's not a lot they can do about it. So... you get out there and play it off. There's no other way.
Good luck to all your schools.
Being a Wheaton North alum it's hard for me to say but Batavia over Mount Carmel for the championship.
They lost 27-24 at Wheaton North and 32-31 to St. Charles North.
Interestingly, St. Charles North beat Lake Zurich 21-10. They (SCN) were down to Wheaton North 21-6 before coming back for a 22-21 win.
So maybe Wheaton North can handle Lake Zurich in the second round. It's still a bogus second round game for both schools. The seedings are always unfair because of having to accommodate the weak competition the Collinsvilles, Molines, Pekins and Rocktons of the world play. That said, there's not a lot they can do about it. So... you get out there and play it off. There's no other way.
Good luck to all your schools.
You made a comment in the Sycamore thread, were called out and debated as is standard practice on a message board, and you view that as a "hostile attack"?
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Viator makes the playoffs once in a decade and we get a viator fan here posting? Nice!
The state championship was played in the quarterfinals against St Rita.
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Can you supply some tissue with those violins please?!
And it was pure sarcasm if you need help ‘reading a room’ or a message board thread.
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Because your team making the playoffs somehow validates someone's posting ability?! Clown!
Not
Not true, Viator made it at least twice in the last 5 years because Sterling has them in round one for the 2nd time!
You pick Kmet on your fantasy team and now sour or something? Seems like some deep rooted butthurt.....
Most intriguing first round games:
1) Collinsville (8-1) vs. Bradley-Bourbon (5-4)
2) St. Rita (7-2) vs Geneva (6-3)
3) Moline (8-1) vs DeKalb (6-3)
I think Geneva is very good. Their QB and RB are excellent and their sophomore receiver is game breaking fast.
1) Collinsville (8-1) vs. Bradley-Bourbon (5-4)
2) St. Rita (7-2) vs Geneva (6-3)
3) Moline (8-1) vs DeKalb (6-3)
I think Geneva is very good. Their QB and RB are excellent and their sophomore receiver is game breaking fast.
If the WR from Geneva isn’t the top ranked player in the state his SR year I will be shocked, he is really going to be problem for teams to try and stop the next few years. He is one step to full speed in an instant.
You're right. MC had first and goal in the waning moments and SCN stopped them. They also forced Odeluga to fumble in overtime, giving the the ball--and the game--back to Nubin.
They beat the teams in front of them. Just understand this team is different then most Pekin teams. Just watch and see
He got hurt in WWS game (5). Hurts also big time on offense as a good TE both catching and as 240lb pancake blocker
Round 2 Predictions:
Mt Carmel (Best team in the class but missing Dupree for the playoffs will be tough)
Brother Rice (Collinsvile has a long bus ride and that CCL schedule prepares you for the playoffs)
Hoffman Estates (Revenge win v Elk Grove and now a crazy schedule day on Higgins will propel the Hawks)
St Rita (The Kuska retirement train is not ready to begin just yet)
Batavia (Their schedule has prepared them for this game....the young Hersey QB might not like the way those Batavia QBs will hit him)
Yorkville (The Foxes opened my eyes with a convincing win over Libertville, their only loss is to a 10-0 PM team).
Normal Community (Not really sure about either of these teams. Both had dominate first round wins but I will take the home team.
Lake Zurich (The Bears have not been tested in weeks but they are healthy and their defense is tough. The Falcons have won a lot of games the last 2 years but without their best player I will take Da Bears)
Mt Carmel (Best team in the class but missing Dupree for the playoffs will be tough)
Brother Rice (Collinsvile has a long bus ride and that CCL schedule prepares you for the playoffs)
Hoffman Estates (Revenge win v Elk Grove and now a crazy schedule day on Higgins will propel the Hawks)
St Rita (The Kuska retirement train is not ready to begin just yet)
Batavia (Their schedule has prepared them for this game....the young Hersey QB might not like the way those Batavia QBs will hit him)
Yorkville (The Foxes opened my eyes with a convincing win over Libertville, their only loss is to a 10-0 PM team).
Normal Community (Not really sure about either of these teams. Both had dominate first round wins but I will take the home team.
Lake Zurich (The Bears have not been tested in weeks but they are healthy and their defense is tough. The Falcons have won a lot of games the last 2 years but without their best player I will take Da Bears)
If I remember correctly SCN had 12 men on the field on that winning score. If it wasn’t the winning score it was one of them in the OT periods. Obviously it wasn’t called.
How about that Prospect making it to the finals... LOL
They put up 514 yards against NC- 282 air, 232 on the ground.
There's alot of offensive options instead of one dominant player- and it keeps them under the radar.
Quarterfinal Predictions
Mt Carmel over Brother Rice. The Caravan are a talented physical football team. This one will not be as close as Week 6.
St Rita over St Charles North. The Mustangs keep send Coach Kuska into the Semifinals where he gets one last crack at the Caravan.
Batavia over Yorkville. The Bulldogs are battletested and experienced. Though were their coaches looking ahead checking out the Lake Zurich v Wheaton North game on Saturday?
Lake Zurich over Pekin. Pekins Cinderella story comes to an end. Lake Zurich might have the best defense in the state that no one talks about. 85 points in 11 games/7.8 per game.
Mt Carmel over Brother Rice. The Caravan are a talented physical football team. This one will not be as close as Week 6.
St Rita over St Charles North. The Mustangs keep send Coach Kuska into the Semifinals where he gets one last crack at the Caravan.
Batavia over Yorkville. The Bulldogs are battletested and experienced. Though were their coaches looking ahead checking out the Lake Zurich v Wheaton North game on Saturday?
Lake Zurich over Pekin. Pekins Cinderella story comes to an end. Lake Zurich might have the best defense in the state that no one talks about. 85 points in 11 games/7.8 per game.
They are a very good coaching staff so I'm sure they saw Yorkville Friday, played Saturday afternoon, and then headed to WN
