Loyola (Hollywood) vs LW East (Beast)

[4Afan]

8A State championship next week in Frankfort, ( again no insult to the lower bracket ) and in the end the “state championship game gets played Thanksgiving weekend!, but somehow to me it is the semi-final game that has the 2 best 8A teams in it. I feel like LWE is like Indiana - all you can do is win the games you are scheduled to play - I will believe Indiana is real when they beat Ohio State - till then -well? LWE went out and got a QB - they are not the same team as last year and they will present a different challenge for LA with the new QB , they are at home and are seeking vengeance for the last three years were they are 0-3 vs Hollywood - I would say LWE is favored …. But as Mike Tyson said one time - everyone has a plan till you get punched in the face. LWE is gonna get punched in the face for the first time this year. The question is do they have a plan ?

Admittedly not a big 8A guy, but would you take Loyola to win a game against York or NC this year?

 

[80sRambler]

I think LWE is a 3 TD favorite. Is there any narrative to support a close game? Is it that they beat the only good team they played this year, Naperville Central, by “only” 28-7? Is it that LWE was unbeatable in 2018? Is it that LWE had the best D in history of 8A last year? Is it that LA hasn’t played anywhere close to a complete game this year? I am struggling to see a close game here given LWE offense.

 

[80sRambler]

Admittedly not a big 8A guy, but would you take Loyola to win a game against York or NC this year?

Not based on what I saw last night. Ramblers would have a puncher’s chance but I think they are 4th seed (😉) of remaining teams.

 

[ODirty1]

Admittedly not a big 8A guy, but would you take Loyola to win a game against York or NC this year?

Yes

 

[Jenny27]

This one feels like a “if they don’t get em now they won’t ever get em,” game for East. As much as Loyola fans won’t want to admit it, East is much better than this years Loyola team. What that means next weekend? Nothing. East should win

Agreed.

 

[McEvergreen]

To be fair, the last time LWE was unbeatable something happened in the semis against Loyola...

and this board full of LWE bootlickers didn't handle it so well ...

 

[McEvergreen]

Don't see Loyola having a shot here, no one does half time adjustments like coach z

Halftime adjustments??? Obviously, you haven't seen them play this season 😂

 

[crusader_of_90]

and this board full of LWE bootlickers didn't handle it so well ...

Greatest fishing trip ever!

 

[Bwm57]

Greatest fishing trip ever!

You got it, Chief.

 

[Billy Budapest]

Greatest fishing trip ever!

Including the famous Dr. Scanlon.

 

[corey90]

They haven’t won a game because of halftime adjustments…

Never said they did. You can see the changes to know the adjustments were made to improve from what you were doing in the first half. You’re better than that SIU.

 

[lookoutforliam]

I think LWE is a 3 TD favorite. Is there any narrative to support a close game? Is it that they beat the only good team they played this year, Naperville Central, by “only” 28-7? Is it that LWE was unbeatable in 2018? Is it that LWE had the best D in history of 8A last year? Is it that LA hasn’t played anywhere close to a complete game this year? I am struggling to see a close game here given LWE offense.

Loyola should probably just forfeit.

 

[80sRambler]

Loyola should probably just forfeit.

Totally 🙄

 

[eireog]

Greatest fishing trip ever!

You’re not a lunatic today Martini. You’re a fisherman.

 

[mantle2626]

Will the faithful from Wilmette drive down to the slums of Frankfort? Will their GPS fail in transit as it is significantly further than the Marist RedHawks stadium where there was a slim turnout for the Loyola followers. Can the fan from Wilmette leave the air horn at home or will it continue to be a part of the broadcast annoying ritual? Those are the real questions for this game.

Dear God - Please leave the Airhorn at home! Please whoever your are !

 

[WIU78]

Dear God - Please leave the Airhorn at home! Please whoever your are !

Should be an easy one to ID the culprit as the person was at the Marist game as well last week…and there were about 300 LA fans. It made the viewing of last years championship game a real pain on tape and in person. Sportsmanship should be handled by your own fans for this one folks.

 

[corey90]

It’s actually annoying for both sides. One fan shouldn’t ruin the experience for everyone else.

 

[PRokie]

Dear God - Please leave the Airhorn at home! Please whoever your are !

Dear God keep that human away

 

[PRokie]

Should be an easy one to ID the culprit as the person was at the Marist game as well last week…and there were about 300 LA fans. It made the viewing of last years championship game a real pain on tape and in person. Sportsmanship should be handled by your own fans for this one folks.

Someone on this board either knows the offender or can inquire. Seriously if they do it again they should be called out in front of everyone in the stands and be berated.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

An airhorn shouldn’t be allowed in the first place.

 

[PRokie]

Loyola should probably just forfeit.

As far as the game next week, my guess would be the BEAST by 3 scores.

Yesterday’s game at Hollywood was very well attended for all to witness the battle of the “better than average.” LA earned a one week moratorium on equipment turn in.

Both teams are well coached as always, but neither team IMHO have the stones to go any further. Neither team tackles very well. I felt like our QB didn’t have that great of a day. Our play calling was “meh”. I agree with the previous posters who suggested Hollywood should let Bliss call plays. Similarly, I was not impressed by the QB play for LA either.
Tinseltowns O-line was the deciding factor in this game. Our O-line was just as big and just as athletic, however the comparison ends there.

Congratulations to the Ramblers