Sycamore 7 Naz 10 Final
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Which coach makes the better adjustments at half? Naz has to do something about the LOS otherwise this is a 21-10 final as they won't get the ball too much the second half. On the other hand if Naz continues to have success dinking and donking and their receivers don't pancake Sycamore corners so as not to get called for a hold it could spell disaster for Sycamore as I don't see them having too much success in a game of catch up.
Sycamore had 2 total possessions, in the first half that I saw 1 ended in interception and the other a TD.
Felt like Naz won the time of possession, But Sycamore moved the ball at will when they had it.
Felt like Naz won the time of possession, But Sycamore moved the ball at will when they had it.
Sycamore is going to need to score on this 1st drive of the 2nd half. Naz is going to drive and score after halftime adjustments
Kudos to NAZ for holding Sycamore to 7 points. I thought for sure it would take at least 21 points to beat them.
Seemed like it, they got a 3rd possession with 33 seconds in the half but chose to run the clock to halftime. Unless I missed a possession, seems pointless now anyway.
This was their championship team. I really and truly do feel bad for the players, the coaches, and the town.
How do y’all think the Peoria Vs Naz matchup will go? Idk what to think of this but all I know is that if Naz wants a chance to win then they gotta stop that running back
All credit to Naz for getting this far. Except for the posse, I don't think there were many believers.
I believed AND called it after the Sycamore/CCHS game in Mundelein.
Congrats to Naz!
Amazing game. Sycamore scored (relatively) early and their running game looked unstoppable on the scoring drive, very impressive. Naz did move the ball but couldn't punch it in and settled for 7-3 halftime score. Then Naz puts together a TD drive late in 4th qtr which really surprised me, probably everyone. Congrats to Naz on beating a very good Sycamore team, thoroughly enjoyable game.
Planned to watch the Provi/StF game. Since there was no stream, I ended up watching a lot of the Naz game. The two interceptions killed Sycamore. I didn't understand the first one. They were running at will. I think the interception occurred on their first pass attempt, which was severely underthrown. The second INT was also badly underthrown. Credit to Naz for doing the things they needed to get the job done.
Of course the outcome has everything to do with it when I say this, but that was one of the best, most entertaining games I have watched. I think Sycamore is well-deserving of all the season-long accolades. That was one heck of a game and two great teams I wish were playing next Saturday instead of yesterday. The field looked to be in stellar condition and I caved and sprung for the stream and I must say they do a phenomenal job covering Sycamore football.
Two very evenly matched teams I said it would come down to which staff would make the appropriate changes and in the second half Naz found a way to limit those big carried and force the 3rd and longs. The QB, only a soph, while making two bad decisions (again only a soph and those I would think get corrected with age) played a great game. The arm strength to get the ball out to his play makers into the teeth of the wind...very impressive.
Let's hope they keep it rolling for one more win and a chance to join a very short, but distinguished list of 10-4 champs!
Two very evenly matched teams I said it would come down to which staff would make the appropriate changes and in the second half Naz found a way to limit those big carried and force the 3rd and longs. The QB, only a soph, while making two bad decisions (again only a soph and those I would think get corrected with age) played a great game. The arm strength to get the ball out to his play makers into the teeth of the wind...very impressive.
Let's hope they keep it rolling for one more win and a chance to join a very short, but distinguished list of 10-4 champs!
This is the most impressed I’ve ever been as a Naz fan. This isn’t Naz’s best team, probably far from it but here they are winning in uncharacteristic ways (at least for Naz historically).
There has been so much adversity in the last year at Naz. Their “best player”, a would be 4 year starter, transferred out before the season. Multiple transfers were ruled ineligible at the end of the summer. Naz lost a close game to Lemont early, they lost a controversial game to Notre Dame and had two losses where they were manhandled (Marist and St Rita).
It was another frustrating season and one where almost everyone jumped ship. The kids never stopped believing and that’s a testament to them and their coaches. I talked to people at games that said there would be no playoffs, they’d be one and done, this program is finished etc. Lots of overreactions but the negative energy was obvious. It never seemed to find its way in the locker room however.
During the season there was the incident with the QB coach and he needed to be replaced on the fly. The DL coaches daughter was tragically killed on pairings night and the RB/ST coaches father passed away recently and he wasn’t there for the semis. It’s been a whirlwind of a season for those involved and I’m so proud of their resolve.
Being a high school coach is way beyond X’s and O’s. Sometimes you’re a father figure, a big brother, a therapist, a tutor, a disciplinarian etc etc. It’s not just about football, in fact most know it’s really not about football at all. These kids got better, they improved more than anyone could have imagined, they’ve pushed through and come out on the other end when NO ONE believed in them. They earned another week together. THE BEST WEEK. No school, just football to worry about. Practicing together on thanksgiving, a trip to Champaign to stay overnight together and one last game together on the biggest stage. The moments that no one said they’d get they fought for and earned. I know Tim Racki isn’t going to get any mentions for COTY because of what he’s accomplished in the past but this is his (and the rest of his tremendous staff’s) best coaching job ever (at least at Naz it is). I couldn’t be more proud to be a Naz guy this year.
Sycamore was a good team, but as has been the case on this run Naz’s team and coaching staff figured it out and did just enough. Naz adjusted and did enough to slow Sycamore’s run game and get them off the field in the second half. It certainly wasn’t pretty and lord knows it wasn’t as exciting as the other semi in 5a but winning football games against very good opponents is hard to do. Much credit to Sycamore, like I said they were an excellent team. Despite the score they mostly did what they aspired to do vs Naz. Control the ball, go on long drives and shorten the game. They didn’t even complete a pass until under 2:00 left in the game. If I had a criticism it was that they were too conservative but it nearly worked for them. Tough to see a teams season end and everyone was mostly respectful and fun to interact with. They say “this was their year” but that’s a heck of a program that will continue for years to come. One thing I found interesting was how much they hate Catholic schools. It was brought up quite often. People are going to try and rationalize losing however they can so I just smiled and moved it along.
I don’t know what will happen Saturday vs Peoria. They’re explosive and present a whole new test for this team. Some will pick us to lose, some won’t. The INP may show up and get defensive and upset that people don’t like Naz as much as them. I’ll smile because I know this group has already won. The memories are going to be there forever one way or the other. With that said Naz 30, Peoria 26.
There has been so much adversity in the last year at Naz. Their “best player”, a would be 4 year starter, transferred out before the season. Multiple transfers were ruled ineligible at the end of the summer. Naz lost a close game to Lemont early, they lost a controversial game to Notre Dame and had two losses where they were manhandled (Marist and St Rita).
It was another frustrating season and one where almost everyone jumped ship. The kids never stopped believing and that’s a testament to them and their coaches. I talked to people at games that said there would be no playoffs, they’d be one and done, this program is finished etc. Lots of overreactions but the negative energy was obvious. It never seemed to find its way in the locker room however.
During the season there was the incident with the QB coach and he needed to be replaced on the fly. The DL coaches daughter was tragically killed on pairings night and the RB/ST coaches father passed away recently and he wasn’t there for the semis. It’s been a whirlwind of a season for those involved and I’m so proud of their resolve.
Being a high school coach is way beyond X’s and O’s. Sometimes you’re a father figure, a big brother, a therapist, a tutor, a disciplinarian etc etc. It’s not just about football, in fact most know it’s really not about football at all. These kids got better, they improved more than anyone could have imagined, they’ve pushed through and come out on the other end when NO ONE believed in them. They earned another week together. THE BEST WEEK. No school, just football to worry about. Practicing together on thanksgiving, a trip to Champaign to stay overnight together and one last game together on the biggest stage. The moments that no one said they’d get they fought for and earned. I know Tim Racki isn’t going to get any mentions for COTY because of what he’s accomplished in the past but this is his (and the rest of his tremendous staff’s) best coaching job ever (at least at Naz it is). I couldn’t be more proud to be a Naz guy this year.
Sycamore was a good team, but as has been the case on this run Naz’s team and coaching staff figured it out and did just enough. Naz adjusted and did enough to slow Sycamore’s run game and get them off the field in the second half. It certainly wasn’t pretty and lord knows it wasn’t as exciting as the other semi in 5a but winning football games against very good opponents is hard to do. Much credit to Sycamore, like I said they were an excellent team. Despite the score they mostly did what they aspired to do vs Naz. Control the ball, go on long drives and shorten the game. They didn’t even complete a pass until under 2:00 left in the game. If I had a criticism it was that they were too conservative but it nearly worked for them. Tough to see a teams season end and everyone was mostly respectful and fun to interact with. They say “this was their year” but that’s a heck of a program that will continue for years to come. One thing I found interesting was how much they hate Catholic schools. It was brought up quite often. People are going to try and rationalize losing however they can so I just smiled and moved it along.
I don’t know what will happen Saturday vs Peoria. They’re explosive and present a whole new test for this team. Some will pick us to lose, some won’t. The INP may show up and get defensive and upset that people don’t like Naz as much as them. I’ll smile because I know this group has already won. The memories are going to be there forever one way or the other. With that said Naz 30, Peoria 26.
Wow long thread but I get it. Feels good when your team is playing their best ball. Naz is on a roll! Good for them and their fans. I feel the same way about the LWE team. They are playing their best in these playoffs. LA is another hurtle for the griffins as is Peoria for NAZ! You got to love the playoffs!!
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After the season you need to get your ass on a plane and come visit your other family…it’s been far to long!
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It didn’t start out that way. East kinda instilled their will on them in the 2nd half. I have said it before but the thing about this East team is they just don’t get rattled, refuse to lose. Very impressed with this group.
By the way that was a huge win for NAZ, congratulations they have one more game to bring it home. Good luck!
Plenty of people say they hate the Catholic schools yet they cling to their rosaries and wonder how their team would fare against the Chicago Catholic Blue.
Plenty of people have a strong dislike for Catholic schools when it comes to high school sports, and that's the extent of it. Most of these same people who dislike Catholic schools (and vice versa) would still not think twice about helping someone out with a flat tire, paying it forward in a starbucks drive thru, holding the door, doing business, or any of the other thousands upon thousands of normal decent human everyday acts based off of a someone's high school athletics allegiance. Anyone who actually holds on to true emotion that effects their everyday well being based on a high school athletics contest (small number on BOTH sides), there's no helping those people.
The whole public/private thing is such a waste of thought. There are so many grey areas for each side, your extremists on each side, your outliers on each side, etc...
It's definitely a 2 way street. And I'm happy to live in a country where my biggest stressor of the weekend is a private school beating a public school in teenage football. Like I've said before, these are 1st world problems.
Great timing with LT showing signs of life, right? Assuming that would sway some kids
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