Both teams are firing on all cylinders. Hope it’s a great game with no injuries.
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DuPree had a great game I remember, but I also think he was lost to the playoffs from that game which they obviously overcame.. So his usage is an interesting part of the game to me.LA had no answer for Dupree last year. I expect him to run wild.
Densmore, a multifaceted player, is unfortunately out for three or four weeks with an injury.
Elliott is a wild card, as is LA's Ryan Fitzgerald. Both are juniors who can run and throw. Both are field generals who have multiple weapons at their disposal. LA has a better field goal unit, but MC has a more dynamic backfield. I have the Caravan by 14 in another high scoring contest.
Funny but I seem to recall Mt. Carmel booming every one of his extra point kicks.I’m going to play Captain Obvious here but this game has my attention 😂.
But might not be for the obvious reasons. Both teams are great programs, players and staffs. I’m going to watch LA back 7 on D, DuPree usage and the x factor Densmore that can do a lot of things from any pre snap alignment (ignore per Silver Rains info down below) Both kicking games are very good to excellent and I believe the final score may be determined by them. Good Luck and Good Health to both teams.
Possible rain Saturday in Wilmette, MC unbeatable (my opinion), daughter says MC by 17 and I say 13. Brutal game for both to end the year! Good luck to both teams. Stay healthy my friends!
+1 When the Soup needs info about or an answer on the Southland High School Football landscape, there’s no one better to ask. Legend.So should you, @Jenny27.
Interesting fact is that same kid nailed a 50 yarder before the half @ Brother Rice which was negated by a Time out. Came up just short on 2nd attempt. That 50 yarder would have been an MC record which is a pretty impressive accomplishment.Funny but I seem to recall Mt. Carmel booming every one of his extra point kicks.
Yet, the same kid has missed a lot of field goals in games I have watched vs east St. Louis, st. Rita, brother rice and Carmel.
If Mt. Carmel wins, it keeps alive the possibility of a team winning a state title in one class snd beating state champs from two other classes during regular season.
Just to be clear... He didn't miss a FG's against ESL(Actually made one but MC took penalty on ESL offsides, and didn't attempt one against Carmel. He did miss 2 against Rice(made 47 yarder as Rice called timeout at end of half and came up a yard short after the timeout). And was 1/2 against Rita.. 35/35 on PAT. Loyola's Mike Baker is the best kicker in the state. and top 10 nationally.. I will be rooting for MC and both kickers on Saturday.Funny but I seem to recall Mt. Carmel booming every one of his extra point kicks.
Yet, the same kid has missed a lot of field goals in games I have watched vs east St. Louis, st. Rita, brother rice and Carmel.
If Mt. Carmel wins, it keeps alive the possibility of a team winning a state title in one class snd beating state champs from two other classes during regular season.
I just checked… for “research” purposes. 10:00am. Im gna try to swing it and make this game!!Hopefully Meir's is open early! People of Wilmette - hang on, it could get crazy!!!! Good Luck to both teams, hopefully no injuries prior to the play-off run! In all practicality. could very well be the "real" State Championship game like last year! Time will tell!
Winning the league is very important to both of the teams. They want to be considered the best in the state and have to win this one to get that title. Also neither will have much to worry about for the first 2-3 rounds of the playoffs so plenty of time to get healthy before being challenged again.These teams face an interesting issue here with this game. If we accept the premise that winning state is the priority for both, this game does little for either (especially LA who is locked into a top three seed in 8A) and could add risk if a key player get injured. Now, I have no doubt that both teams will go all out to win since it seems like that’s how both are wired but it would be rational for both to take it easy since neither a win nor a loss really matters that much to the overall goal. One caveat, that may not be as true for MC as it is for LA and I haven’t really paid any attention to how much their 7A seeding may change if they lose but I suspect it’s not that much and they’d still be well positioned to be a heavy favorite even if their seed slipped after a loss.
Plus, it makes my day, and maybe even my season, to beat Loyola at home. It's been that way for 50 years and I'm too old to change now.Winning the league is very important to both of the teams. They want to be considered the best in the state and have to win this one to get that title. Also neither will have much to worry about for the first 2-3 rounds of the playoffs so plenty of time to get healthy before being challenged again.
Which resulted in a seven point touchdown. Anyway, you could call that a game winning field goal.Just to be clear... He didn't miss a FG's against ESL(Actually made one but MC took penalty on ESL offsides,
I like Mt. Carmel’s chances unless they have to play Loyola’s second string.Any truth to the rumor that both teams are resting their starters to prepare for the playoffs?
We did that against ESLAny truth to the rumor that both teams are resting their starters to prepare for the playoffs?
To me, winning state is the primary goal.Winning the league is very important to both of the teams. They want to be considered the best in the state and have to win this one to get that title. Also neither will have much to worry about for the first 2-3 rounds of the playoffs so plenty of time to get healthy before being challenged again.
Agreed. But, sadly, I don't think I like the odds that either one of us will live long enough to see the Sox or Bears win another title.To me, winning state is the primary goal.
Wether it's MC football, thw White Sox or the Bears, getting to the playoffs is far less important unless we win the big one.
Then I guess I know my Feeto's Friday Upset Special......!!!Gambletron has MC as a 7 point dog?!?!?!?! I'm not buying that. This will be a 1 score game either way.
If I was a MC fan I'd go to the game in disguise. Go online and buy a bunch of New Trier HS tee shirts and TP her house.I call dibs on parking at Debbie's house. I hear she has hired a security company for Saturday. Those people from Mount Carmel are coming to town. Lock your doors and windows!!!
Not a shot at LA fans, only our sweet Debbie.
MC has never had back to back undefeated seasons. They have gone undefeated in 2 of 3 years a few times: '50/'52, '88/'90, '96/'98. This would set the record for consecutive wins. Currently tied at 22 with '88 (14-0) then '89 was 8-0 before losing to Rita week 9 14-7.I'm picking MC in this, but expect a great game. Not sure if true, but I heard if MC wins it will be the longest winning streak in school history.
The current record of games unbeaten is 24. Game 3 in 1991 against St. Rita - Game 13 against JCA in 1992.MC has never had back to back undefeated seasons. They have gone undefeated in 2 of 3 years a few times: '50/'52, '88/'90, '96/'98. This would set the record for consecutive wins. Currently tied at 22 with '88 (14-0) then '89 was 8-0 before losing to Rita week 9 14-7.