Class 4A Title Game

[Cat Box]

Let's get the IC vs Bmac conversation started.
Who you got and why?

I've got Bmac. I actually believe IC will win but pulling for Bmac. Why?
People have been talking about how amazing IC is all season and for the previous two seasons. Would be super cool for Bmac to go steal the glory from IC.
Go Irish!

 

[PanthersWildcats86]

I have Herscher over McNamara in the Olivet Nazarene Thanksgiving Tourney, and I'll take Beecher over IC in the Coal City/Manteno Thanksgiving Tourney...If anyone thought that the I-8 schools would cut either of the Catholic schools any slack, you failed to understand the level of distaste the I-8 has for them...The I-8 schools applaud their success factoring to 5A...That said, IC beat Peotone by one point and lost to Manteno by one point Monday & Tuesday without their football players...

That said, I'll take Mac in Champaign...King may get 40+ carries again, but the likely key is Hiller throwing TD's on play action passes on fakes to King...

 

[ThunderPapa]

I have IC with the 3peat. Should be a phenomenal game!

 

[doctor_d]

Should be a good one. I think the 3A game will be good also.

 

[pjjp]

Did IC have guys out in the 1st game?

 

[ignazio]

BMac has some of the nicest fans. IC has been magical considering their niche/location.
It’s a win/win.

 

[illinija]

Using the point differential from the respective AC games, IC wins.

 

[Kevin JCHS 81]

I'll take BMac in a close game, just because they are near me and I should root for them.

 

[Cat Box]

Wondering if either team will have and advantage/disadvantage in this rain. Looks like IC is significantly larger on defense than Bmac. Both Offensive lines are similar in size. Which team has a better running game?

ICCP - Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 180
Line: 6-0, 244
Receivers: 6-0, 183
ICCP - Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 170
Line: 6-1, 265
Linebackers: 6-1, 205

Bmac - Offense Averages
Backs: 5-11, 182
Line: 6-0, 234
Receivers: 6-0, 183
Bmac - Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-9, 171
Line: 6-0, 189
Linebackers: 5-11, 191

 

[Kevin JCHS 81]

Wondering if either team will have and advantage/disadvantage in this rain. Looks like IC is significantly larger on defense than Bmac. Both Offensive lines are similar in size. Which team has a better running game?

I was paying no attention to the weather until you posted that. I hope that passes through before tomorrow morning.

 

[Cat Box]

Using the point differential from the respective AC games, IC wins.

Not sure why you picked AC.
Look at the other common opponents, too.
St. Francis played them 20-51 and 20-54
Wheaton Academy played them 13-48 and 21-48

I'll say this about both AC games... Truth be told, AC did not mentally believe they were going to be competitive with IC. AC knew they could hang with Bmac because they beat them 55-28 @ Mac the year prior. AC played more competitively vs. Bmac than IC and I think that was mostly in their head.

 

[illinija]

Not sure why you picked AC.
Look at the other common opponents, too.
St. Francis played them 20-51 and 20-54
Wheaton Academy played them 13-48 and 21-48

I'll say this about both AC games... Truth be told, AC did not mentally believe they were going to be competitive with IC. AC knew they could hang with Bmac because they beat them 55-28 @ Mac the year prior. AC played more competitively vs. Bmac than IC and I think that was mostly in their head.

Picked AC because that is apparently your homer team and you are a troll. Sorry man picking/rooting for Bmac because IC crushed you is not legit.

 

[Cat Box]

Picked AC because that is apparently your homer team and you are a troll. Sorry man picking/rooting for Bmac because IC crushed you is not legit.

Wow!
Hey @Voodoo Tatum 21 - check this guy out...
Haven't had anyone come at me this hard since HHS.

Yo illinija - do you like meatloaf?

 

[illinija]

Wow!
Hey @Voodoo Tatum 21 - check this guy out...
Haven't had anyone come at me this hard since HHS.

Yo illinija - do you like meatloaf?

How does a school go from 3A state champs to 1A also rans....personal attacks will be welcomed, since that is your MO.

 

[Cat Box]

How does a school go from 3A state champs to 1A also rans....personal attacks will be welcomed, since that is your MO.

The school raised tuition pretty significantly a few years back. Enrollment slipped from 3A to 2A. Went 4 years without a playoff win between 2013 and 2017, multiplier dropped which moved them from 2A to 1A. Will be 2A next year due to playoff win this year.

 

[illinija]

Hope things keep moving forward for AC football and enrollment turns around for you and the Eagles, peace, out.

 

[UIUC13]

Let's go Knights! Using common opponents is irrevelant in a state championship, especially when both teams played head to head. These are two evenly matched teams. Should be a great game. Bishop Mac has one of the best RBs I've ever seen live

 

[Voodoo Tatum 21]

I’m rooting for BMac because HHS/BBCHS Hates them and fears one day they might poach players from Herscher and The limestone township and Kankakee area.

IC doesn’t affect Herscher so a win by IC has less impact on HHS Tiger Fan. But he still hates all privates.

Following my logic on this next upcoming game?

 

[doctor_d]

I am glad IC is up to 4A simply because that gave us a very entertaining 3A game.
I’m expecting the same here coming up next.

 

[crusader_of_90]

I like the uniforms of each squad.

 

[crusader_of_90]

No way you can look at these sparse crowds and think U of I is the right venue.

 

[eagles2k3]

I’m taking ic by 28.

 

[crusader_of_90]

After one play, Saunders best player I’ve seen today.

 

[doctor_d]

IC looks fast as hell on the turf.

 

[Cat Box]

Surprised Bmac declined a FG effort and get 3 points on the board instead of going for it on 4th and 9. Maybe they don't have a good place kicker?

 

[McCaravan]

Be nice if it didn’t stop pausing every few minutes

 

[doctor_d]

And we’re tied. Little too much air under that one but the WR made a nice play.

 

[UIUC13]

Very bad play on the ball by a Matt Bowen coached DB

 

[greatgig13]

Be nice if it didn’t stop pausing every few minutes

I’m watching this in Springfield and couldn’t tell if it’s the local cable or the Chicago feed. Annoying.

 

[doctor_d]

Mac better figure something out on defense. Relying on bad snaps and fumbles isn’t gonna cut it.

 

[doctor_d]

Good game of contrasting styles.

 

[Cat Box]

Tied at 14. I think we are all getting what we hoped for!
[minus the constant feed interruptions...]

 

[greatgig13]

These

 

[greatgig13]

Interruptions

 

[greatgig13]

Suck

 

[PanthersWildcats86]

Not sure why you picked AC.
Look at the other common opponents, too.
St. Francis played them 20-51 and 20-54
Wheaton Academy played them 13-48 and 21-48

I'll say this about both AC games... Truth be told, AC did not mentally believe they were going to be competitive with IC. AC knew they could hang with Bmac because they beat them 55-28 @ Mac the year prior. AC played more competitively vs. Bmac than IC and I think that was mostly in their head.

Last time I checked, IC and McNamara are in the same conference...IC is the only team to beat Mac, at IC, on a hail mary in the last 30 seconds, 21-20...

And they go into half tied 14-14...

 

[pjjp]

Bishop Mac hanging tough.

 

[Wolffan64]

Be nice if it didn’t stop pausing every few minutes

It’s been doing this all four games but it seems to be getting worse.

 

[UIUC13]

Very good game so far. Bishop Mac playing composed, mistake free football. IC shooting themselves in the foot with fumbles and penalties, but making the big play at times when its needed

 

[doctor_d]

Great game so far. You can tell these two teams know each other, maybe too well. Will see who makes the better halftime adjustments. Saunders looks like he’s having trouble handling snaps. Could be a factor.

Side note: Despite their good team speed, I think the 2016 version of IC was better, especially on offense. It still boggles my mind that these guys put such a beating on a 5A finalist.