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Does not surprise me one bit that RC would take the forfeit. They are thirsty for the easy 5 win playoff qual
So let's take one game away from the seniors on the chance (probably about 33% chance) that we will be 4-4 when week 9 rolls around?
I knew they would, not sure if they tried to loom or not. I know Tone looked but there wasn't anyone in Illinois with that week free. And they didn't want to travel out of state
If there is a suitable opponent, then they should try to play.
I think it’s not always that easy to find a suitable opponent though.
It'll be easier now than if they wait until midseason (can you even do that?).
Peru St. Bede (who would be right up the vomits alley) appears to be open in week 9. Roxana is also open that week, but that is a hike.
Ok let’s say they’re 2-6 and a powerhouse 7-1 team wants to play. Then what? Some kids are checked out at that point.
Not every program is Wilmington. Has to be the right fit IMO for them. And yes, if they’re 4-4, i take the forfeit and the playoff berth. That would be huge for that program.
Peotone will wait and see if something pops open. But again, I don’t know this for a fact, but would have to be the right fit for them.
See what happens.
If they qualify for the playoffs at 5-4 with a forfeit win, do you not think they will be checked out when they travel to Byron or Montini to get smacked.
I get what you're saying, but common sense needs to come into play. There were several teams with an open week 9 that I did not mention because it would be a bloodbath. St. Bede would be a very winnable game for the fighting Kleins.
And you are talking like they can decide Saturday morning of week 8. Is that something that is allowed or even practiced?
It looks like St. Bede has Decatur St Teresa week 9.
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I think it happened last year when Byron and Williamsville both lost their opponents and they decided to play each other. I think Williamsville had an open date and then Byron’s opponent canceled their season right around week 1 iirc
I was going off the IHSA open dates. Maybe is wasn't updatedIt looks like St. Bede has Decatur St Teresa week 9.
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Yea they can make a game mid week of the last week if they want. To your point, not likely. Tough spot either way. And yes, 5-4 you probably draw a heavy hitter and get drummed but you made the playoffs. At least the drumming came in week 10 and not week 9. Plus you never know, maybe you draw a 9-0 or 8-1 cps. Lot of factors in play.
I agree with this whole-eartedly in the name of competition.
Marian Catholic had DeLaSalle FFT during the season, they added Rochelle week 9.
Marian was allowed to play the game (got smacked by Rochelle as was expected) and keep the FFT win.
Not sure when the IHSA allows this situation to kick in.
If the IHSA let both teams keep the forfeit win, then everyone would pick up a game. But that’s not what they allow these days.
Yeah I think there is a pretty decent chance that something like this happens and possibilities open up. In addition to Peotone and Reed-Custer previously mentioned, Herscher also still has an open date week 5.
Reading is a skill:
"Marian Catholic had DeLaSalle FFT during the season, they added Rochelle week 9.
Marian was allowed to play the game (got smacked by Rochelle as was expected) and keep the FFT win."
Not that it mattered much, but the MC FFT win "helped" them be 3-6 (instead of 2-7) for the Prep Bowl seedings.
Ok sorry, got a lot going on in life. I don’t remember every comment i read in an online thread.
So by your logic, there are several ice teams that are playing games, they are all going to receive a win no matter what? I can promise you that’s not the case. Streator vs Dixon. Lot of people complimenting Streator for getting a game. When Dixon wins, i can guarantee you it goes down as a loss for Streator.
And by the way, a simple check via the official IHSA site shows Marion did in fact play Rochelle and was credited with a loss and finished the year 2-7 and not 3-6. So double check your sources or as you like to infer, learn to read or maybe do a little bit better research.
I don’t have any info. It’s just speculation based on what the other poster stated combined with IHSA.org showing their record at 2-7.
Good on Streator! Thant's the way it should be. Pick up a game and take the results as is (although this one is probably punching way above their weight)!
I would say that Streator has as good a chance to make the playoffs as RC and if they do end up not making it because of a loss to Dixon then so be it. I think that is much more admirable then taking a FFT for win number 5.
I’m sure you could but do you want to risk injury in a scrimmage in the middle of the season?
There’s so many layers to this. To each their own though. Good on the teams that picked up games but I also have no issues with the teams that collect the forfeit and move on.
In the end, the kids that i feel bad for are tbe Lisle kids that are still there trying to stick it out.
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