GW may be returning about 3,500 yards worth of offensive production, but if we don't have some kids step up quickly on D, the Greek Freak may get 3,500 yards in Week 1.
So who's the 2017 Preseason #1 ranked team in Illinois?
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GW may be returning about 3,500 yards worth of offensive production, but if we don't have some kids step up quickly on D, the Greek Freak may get 3,500 yards in Week 1.
Lynch played some TE but he's more of a LB, little undersized for TE. Freshman had a good TE, O'Mahony, hard nosed kid from Fisher, tall kid, he'll be the starter as a junior with Watkins and Taylor can handle duties next season.
I think by now we know who the real sandbaggers are and who the truthful people are.
St Charles East is going to be really good also. Coming off an 11-0 regular season, before falling to Palantine in the 3rd round of the playoffs.
Correct me if I'm wrong but just because the uniform may not say Hitters doesn't mean they aren't still the Hitters?
Assuming Hetlet is on the field, the Hitters will be playing a 3-5 defense and flying to the ball playing Hitter football. Removing the 5 grads that rep the "5" in that 3-5 D from 2016 leaves many with questions about how ready they will be Week 1. We also have to replace DE Moorehead which is no small task.
It just may be more like a 42-35 game unless we get some torrential downpour (or sprinkler malfunction) the night before.
New Poster here. After watching the Championship games last year I would want to say Loyola however the Wolves of PR return so much. Its a toss up but I'll go with PR by a hair.
Whoever crab blocks the best. My assumption would be Tim Guest, he was the back up last year.
Over 5500 folks viewed this thread and only 61 gave their opinions as to the preseason # 1 team. We need more people to give their thoughts on this to keep it going! Come on people make your choice.
I think most people feel the preseason #1 is PR, therefore not a whole of discussion on the matter.
You are probably right. They right up there with ESL, Loyola etc.
HOWEVER - just to spark some angst and debate
I would postulate that it would be much more difficult and improbable if there was an open division in this state (similar to Stoned Lizards class organization plan). I would bet against PR having to run a gauntlet of say ESL, MS, Loyola, GBW, etc. etc. and be able to pull 5 straight wins from the best competition. I would put my money on a 7A or 8A school that had more depth should any bumps/bruises raise their ugly heads during the playoff run.
Samson handles the ball on every play and runs with it a ton. Hope he stays healthy all year but If Samson gets injured they will still be a solid team. Don't know if they have the backups to be this years state champs however.
Totally agree! It would be tough for any team to come away from that open division undefeated. If they did there would be no question as to who is the best team in the state.You are probably right. They right up there with ESL, Loyola etc.
HOWEVER - just to spark some angst and debate
Still believe ESL would have beaten PR last year. Still putting ESL #1 preseason.
Me too. I think my top 3 would go:
1 ESL
2 PR
3 Loyola
Defending 8A champ MS should get love - but one of the threads said they only have 3 returing starters coming back? Would need to know more about the Sophs that will be Juniors next year to rank them in the top 5.
PS - ESL needs to develop a kicker!! In any close game that could have been something that would have derailed them last year. Kickoffs giving the other team the ball at midfield most times and no extra point attempts? Wow.
1 ESL
2 PR
3 Loyola
Defending 8A champ MS should get love - but one of the threads said they only have 3 returing starters coming back? Would need to know more about the Sophs that will be Juniors next year to rank them in the top 5.
PS - ESL needs to develop a kicker!! In any close game that could have been something that would have derailed them last year. Kickoffs giving the other team the ball at midfield most times and no extra point attempts? Wow.
MS has 7 returners coming back (RB, WR, WR, NG, OLB, SS, FS). Both the soon to be senior class and junior class were 8-1 as sophs (with only losses to Loyola).
Also, 2 frosh from last year were called up in playoffs and should be considered studs, with one of them a 6'4 lineman who is grandson to an NFL HOF Lombardi Packers Player.
Also, 2 frosh from last year were called up in playoffs and should be considered studs, with one of them a 6'4 lineman who is grandson to an NFL HOF Lombardi Packers Player.
Every location have disadvantages. For ESL it is kickers. They receive great athletes however there isn't a soccer program in the community that can help develop kickers. The issue of not having a kicker will not be the reason ESL win or lose a game.
Soon to be juniors 8-1? They should fix their Hudl then, shows them with lots of losses last year.
crete monee will have some serious horses this year to go along with that tough non conference schedule
Crete Monee has 9 offensive starters returning. Defensively they will be young but a lot faster on that side of the ball. should be an interesting season.
I'm confused about why you quoted me? I didn't say anything bad about CM did I? Frankly I have absolutely no idea what they have.
Not sure who does the hudl but it is wrong. It would be a big story here if a Maine South team on any level, won just 1 game. I went to almost all the soph games.
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