ESL season opener

[flyerforlife]

Will play 21x State Champs Bergen Catholic out of New Jersey 8/28 . From what I hear the rest of non conference schedule is going to be against some of top ranked teams in country.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

When do the Classic matchups normally get released?

 

[MMA_Det]

It is hard to root against ESL

 

[LHSTigers94]

When do the Classic matchups normally get released?

Soon. Waiting on the contracts for the last matchup. Will be a good one.

 

[PowerI66]

Soon. Waiting on the contracts for the last matchup. Will be a good one.

Stronger background checks I hope

 

[crusader_of_90]

For many throughout the state, this is a fave post (s) of the year: Who East Side opens with, who plays in the Classic and their final schedule for the year.

No one else is as audacious and it is not even close.

 

[cornerrat]

All.... "Computers" have a difference in the spread if they would of played in 2024. Ratsy

Calpreps - Bergen Catholic 34 ESTL 20 (81% -N)

Massey - Bergen Catholic 26 ESTL 24 (53%)

 

[MMA_Det]

how many starters does ESL have returning?

 

[crusader_of_90]

how many starters does ESL have returning?

The Oline, part time QB, part time RB, a
Few hundred yards of WR production. Lost a linebacker, a DL and a DB. Most of the team returns if I remember right.

 

[corey90]

The Oline, part time QB, part time RB, a
Few hundred yards of WR production. Lost a linebacker, a DL and a DB. Most of the team returns if I remember right.

Funny half answer. Part time QB part time RB? Hahahaha. He asked how many returning starters. Crusader you crack me up. 😂

 

[crusader_of_90]

Funny half answer. Part time QB part time RB? Hahahaha. He asked how many returning starters. Crusader you crack me up. 😂

The sophomore who started at the end of the playoffs at RB returns - not the two D1 graduating seniors. How would you describe him?

The supposed heir apparent to Pops who lost out to a senior transfer, but played plenty, including a start, how would you describe him?

 

[PowerI66]

The sophomore who started at the end of the playoffs at RB returns - not the two D1 graduating seniors. How would you describe him?

The supposed heir apparent to Pops who lost out to a senior transfer, but played plenty, including a start, how would you describe him?

Backups. I would say you could have the returning starter convo if they start closer to half the games

 

[crusader_of_90]

Backups. I would say you could have the returning starter convo if they start closer to half the games

OK, then the QB is back up. What about the State finals starter at RB?

 

[jha618]

OK, then the QB is back up. What about the State finals starter at RB?

Id guess Tillman became the starter around week 7 or 8. Then started all the playoff games.

 

[PowerI66]

OK, then the QB is back up. What about the State finals starter at RB?

Just the state finals?

 

[crusader_of_90]

Just the state finals?

Id guess Tillman became the starter around week 7 or 8. Then started all the playoff games.

I thought it was more - was not certain by memory. Twitter tonight confirmed what Jhad said that it was game 7 onward. And even in Game 2 against Georgia, Tillman was getting the important carries over the two D1 guys.

I chose State finals as the term because that is the last game played.

 

[PowerI66]

Tough, just because Martin was so good. Didn't even realize he didn't start. Martin is even listed as the starter on the IHSA previews. I'd say starting 8 games would suffice though

 

[crusader_of_90]

Tough, just because Martin was so good. Didn't even realize he didn't start. Martin is even listed as the starter on the IHSA previews. I'd say starting 8 games would suffice though

Woods had more yards than Martin.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Woods spoke about it publicly, so I bring it up, and he openly had anti-suicide messaging on his tape, but he was dealing with some things mentally.

I credit the hoops star, Terrance Hargrove, for making it OK to speak about such sensitive things as an athlete. SO many elite athletes base their entire being on being a stud that any detour is a complete mind ****.