Q.....How do you get a Rita grad off your porch?
A.....Pay him for the pizza
oldie but goodie
A.....Pay him for the pizza
oldie but goodie
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Reg season games I also enjoyed the 2000 and 2004 games. MC down 14-0 in 2000 and 14-13 late on the missed pat win 19-14 in last minute and 2004 the rainstorm 42-35. Was so scared when Weyer had the ball at the end.
That 89 SR defense...Hamilton, Kingsbury, Novickas, Graham, Lynch...second best D I've seen in my years (2013 MC being the best)...especially in an era when the run dominated the game, you had to fight for every yard against that front 7....answer me this, how the hell did CVS beat you? Julian was the CPS best then and didn't you destroy them game 1 of the playoffs?Best regular season SR v MC game I ever saw was 89. The hitting in that game would never be allowed now. SR and MC were probably the two best teams in the state, even though my Mustangs choked vs. CVS in the playoffs. The atmosphere was amazing.
My personal favorite was the following season when MC trounced SR. It was the last time the two teams played at old Pat Cronin. But SR stood its ground and wouldn't let MC disrespect the tradition of 63rd & Claremont.
Never to be seen again was 88. Two inner city all boys catholic schools playing in a rugged/classic stadium in a dangerous neighborhood. Two of the best 3 teams in the state, both undefeated and playing each other to go downstate and take on the most talented team in the state (East St. Louis). Though the result was heartbraking for us Mustang fans, the atmosphere and what the game represented was amazing.
That 89 SR defense...Hamilton, Kingsbury, Novickas, Graham, Lynch...second best D I've seen in my years (2013 MC being the best)...especially in an era when the run dominated the game, you had to fight for every yard against that front 7....answer me this, how the hell did CVS beat you? Julian was the CPS best then and didn't you destroy them game 1 of the playoffs?
I agree. The rain game was my favorite MC / Rita game ever.Reg season games I also enjoyed the 2000 and 2004 games. MC down 14-0 in 2000 and 14-13 late on the missed pat win 19-14 in last minute and 2004 the rainstorm 42-35. Was so scared when Weyer had the ball at the end.
they're in with the gately dog jokes
Julian's band was awesome though...lolThat 89 SR defense...Hamilton, Kingsbury, Novickas, Graham, Lynch...second best D I've seen in my years (2013 MC being the best)...especially in an era when the run dominated the game, you had to fight for every yard against that front 7....answer me this, how the hell did CVS beat you? Julian was the CPS best then and didn't you destroy them game 1 of the playoffs?
Julian had first team All State QB Torrance Garfield and All State WR, last min MC transfer (kicked out) Mike Griffin, on that team.Rita actually didn't destroy Julian. Beat them by 2 TD's or so if I remember. Give CVS all the credit in the world. They came back from a 10-0 deficit and deserved to win. They also played on Wednesday, but I really think the old format (where teams played 3 games in 7 days; first playoff game on Wed and then second one on Sat) hurt SR. Bottom line though is CVS was teh better team that day. That was the most disappointing loss in 31 years of following SR football. The home playoff losses in the semis to MC in 88 and Palatine in 94 were extremely tough, but those were pick'm games. SR losing to CVS in 89 was just a massive upset.
I liked the '94 playoff game when MC had been destroying SR in the regular season that year and the years before since '89 and SR came out with an offense no one had seen that season up to that point. I remember former Bear Merritt having a monster game.
I also enjoyed the 2013 playoff game when the two best teams in the state in any class that year played in the second round. SR had the lead late but MC had a ground pounding drive that won the game 20-15? Great talent on both sides and great passion by both teams
Both great games. I was especially proud of that 2013 team as they got down by 2 scores but battled back to put a scare into MC
Best regular season SR v MC game I ever saw was 89. The hitting in that game would never be allowed now. SR and MC were probably the two best teams in the state, even though my Mustangs choked vs. CVS in the playoffs. The atmosphere was amazing.
My personal favorite was the following season when MC trounced SR. It was the last time the two teams played at old Pat Cronin. But SR stood its ground and wouldn't let MC disrespect the tradition of 63rd & Claremont.
Never to be seen again was 88. Two inner city all boys catholic schools playing in a rugged/classic stadium in a dangerous neighborhood. Two of the best 3 teams in the state, both undefeated and playing each other to go downstate and take on the most talented team in the state (East St. Louis). Though the result was heartbraking for us Mustang fans, the atmosphere and what the game represented was amazing.
I liked the '94 playoff game when MC had been destroying SR in the regular season that year and the years before since '89 and SR came out with an offense no one had seen that season up to that point. I remember former Bear Merritt having a monster game.
I also enjoyed the 2013 playoff game when the two best teams in the state in any class that year played in the second round. SR had the lead late but MC had a ground pounding drive that won the game 20-15? Great talent on both sides and great passion by both teams
I remember that!In the 89 game I saw Novickas would have to come out every couple of plays so Dr. Wollen could re adjust his dislocated knee. Talk about a tough guy, he would come hobbling off the field damn near tears miss a play or Two and get fixed up and head back out there. Toughest guy I ever saw play football.
In the 89 game I saw Novickas would have to come out every couple of plays so Dr. Wollen could re adjust his dislocated knee. Talk about a tough guy, he would come hobbling off the field damn near tears miss a play or Two and get fixed up and head back out there. Toughest guy I ever saw play football.
Tommy Dennis body surfed ontop of the Carmel players at midfield. Awesome sight to see. Unfortunately MC really took it to us that day. But we bounced back and beat Purdue bound Cory Rodgers the next week for the final game. One of the best backs at the time.
First of all, i was in this game in 1990 and Rita did not stand their ground. We, my Carmel team were in the endzone warming up and getting ready to run into the middle of the field on how we started the game. Then the Rita team led by Bill Lynch came running to touch the Pat Cronin sign which was removed earlier and made mobile in a wooden type holder. They ran through the side of us as we screamed at each other. I know because I was in the front and Bill Lynch went to grammar school with me and we were yelling at each other. After we ran to the center, Tommy Dennis jumped on one of our guys in the pile and then Dave Lenti grabbed and tossed him off the pile.
That was the end and the sign touching was the most offense or defense Rita played in that game
Jesus it was 31 years ago, people have been listening to this rant for three decades, the whole thing lasted about 3 seconds, has been immensely over exaggerated by both sides and had no effect on the 26-0 final that day.....how the hell did a thread from 2017 get resurrected again?MC disrespected the tradition. SR stood up to their BS. That was more important than the gane. Was never prouder of my school