Teams with most Returning Starters

[kpjasion]

@kpjasion , Palatine has a decent amount back right? I think Fremd has 6 or 7 on offense and maybe 5 on defense

Palatine is gonna have similar numbers, but they're key people- the QB, starting RB, two top caliber WRs, two stud OTs and a guard. Defense loses alot, though there are a couple of DBs, a couple of good LBs(one returning from injury) and a nose tackle and edge. Offense may even get more weapons from a couple of guys who will be sophomores- like everyone will know Brennan Wright's name by the end of next year. I think the MSL West comes down to Palatine vs Fremd again next year. Barrington loses alot.

 

[MMA_Det]

If I am the coach from Brother Rice I am staying where the IHSA a puts me

 

[Ivanmilivojevic]

I saw that Mueller announced he is leaving SF for Elgin.

Great kid, but 3 catches all season...non factor

 

[DeanOfSelection]

Palatine is gonna have similar numbers, but they're key people- the QB, starting RB, two top caliber WRs, two stud OTs and a guard. Defense loses alot, though there are a couple of DBs, a couple of good LBs(one returning from injury) and a nose tackle and edge. Offense may even get more weapons from a couple of guys who will be sophomores- like everyone will know Brennan Wright's name by the end of next year. I think the MSL West comes down to Palatine vs Fremd again next year. Barrington loses alot.

With MC 8A next season, hopefully we draw a road playoff game at Pirate or Viking. Have to hit Nellie's pre-game.

 

[kpjasion]

With MC 8A next season, hopefully we draw a road playoff game at Pirate or Viking. Have to hit Nellie's pre-game.

Please let it be Viking . Palatine played MC in the second round way back in 2007... lost 34-0.

 

[Noelbax]

I really think Marty Quinn would be a slam dunk hire unless Laurence is looking for someone to teach classes as well.

They had their chance years ago when they passed him up for Nissen

 

[PowerI66]

Please let it be Viking . Palatine played MC in the second round way back in 2007... lost 34-0.

I don't think that needs to be brought up. Only time our group got shut out.

 

[DeanOfSelection]

I don't think that needs to be brought up. Only time our group got shut out.

I was there. Doesn't seem like that was over 17 years ago

 

[PowerI66]

Then you saw the end of my playing career!

 

[Swansa01]

Sterling should have 6-7 on both sides of the ball. Will still have quite a few younger kids. The two biggest losses due to graduation will be at WR and QB.

 

[MMA_Det]

Sterling should have 6-7 on both sides of the ball. Will still have quite a few younger kids. The two biggest losses due to graduation will be at WR and QB.

That is a lot of athletes coming back… other than the Quincy game, they played everyone respectively.

They might go on a solid run next year

 

[kpjasion]

I was there. Doesn't seem like that was over 17 years ago

As was I. I think Ken Rossi was the star QB on that team? I also think it may have been Donnelly's first playoff team. Bringing the Pirates back from a ten year or so period of not making the playoffs.

 

[PowerI66]

As was I. I think Ken Rossi was the star QB on that team? I also think it may have been Donnelly's first playoff team. Bringing the Pirates back from a ten year or so period of not making the playoffs.

Matt Rossi. He was not quite a "star" yet, but the first solid QB in some time. Plus, we were a run heavy team. It was indeed his first playoff team. It was ten years.

 

[kpjasion]

Matt Rossi. He was not quite a "star" yet, but the first solid QB in some time. Plus, we were a run heavy team. It was indeed his first playoff team. It was ten years.

My bad.. Pirates memory haze.. I was combining Ken Stopka and Matt Rossi

 

[gobears25]

returning starters is irrelevant these days, just gotta do a good job recruiting the portal. Some teams have a PO Box with a home address in 98 different zip codes

 

[MMA_Det]

returning starters is irrelevant these days, just gotta do a good job recruiting the portal. Some teams have a PO Box with a home address in 98 different zip codes

I will MOT allow you to make snide allegations about LWE without saying their name!

 

[gobears25]

I will MOT allow you to make snide allegations about LWE without saying their name!

I didn't want to summon sources very close to the coach to pontificate on how said coach was ABSOLUTELY CLEAN and the only way this would have happened if it was totally organic without any recruiting involved

 

[SiuCubFan8]

I didn't want to summon sources very close to the coach to pontificate on how said coach was ABSOLUTELY CLEAN and the only way this would have happened if it was totally organic without any recruiting involved

two years in a row he had no idea this was happening, no clue.

 

[forlouann]

two years in a row he had no idea this was happening, no clue.

Seems like Santa keeps dropping off these late Christmas presents

 

[corey90]

I didn't want to summon sources very close to the coach to pontificate on how said coach was ABSOLUTELY CLEAN and the only way this would have happened if it was totally organic without any recruiting involved

Privates don’t like being beat at their own game, especially if it’s all above board. Prove otherwise. You can’t but you will try to validate your objective. Gobear25 you are a rookie here trying to be a big fish. In reality You are just a guppy with a big mouth.

 

[Dave Brody]

Apparently there's a high school portal now??

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The “After consideration…” part is a head scratcher. There were other options? His parent(s) are just gonna pick up and move where there’s a better deal? Weird.

 

[McCaravan]

The “After consideration…” part is a head scratcher. There were other options? His parent(s) are just gonna pick up and move where there’s a better deal? Weird.

I think more just find a temporary rental rather than full out move

 

[MMA_Det]

I have so much to say… but I think that it is best to be quiet

 

[jha618]

Privates don’t like being beat at their own game

Interesting comment...so you admit now that you guys are recruiting like privates?

 

[SiuCubFan8]

Interesting comment...so you admit now that you guys are recruiting like privates?

No way, both transfers just showed up one day without coach Z knowing...

 

[jha618]

two years in a row he had no idea this was happening, no clue.

Its crazy to me that in 2025 people can be this naive to whats happening.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

Its crazy to me that in 2025 people can be this naive to whats happening.

It's the "holier than thou" crap that bugs me, pun intended.

 

[MMA_Det]

No way, both transfers just showed up one day without coach Z knowing...

I have no doubt that Coach Z and the rest of the LWE - LWN alumni and students were surprised and most people on the team have still not been informed of the transfer.

It’s a complete and total surprise that has happened organically…. 2 years in a row

 

[illinifan67]

Whose LWE???? I thought they changed their school name to LWIMG

I have no doubt that Coach Z and the rest of the LWE - LWN alumni and students were surprised and most people on the team have still not been informed of the transfer.

It’s a complete and total surprise that has happened organically…. 2 years in a row

 

[MMA_Det]

Last year I leaned towards the LWE Phenix Griffin's

But I think that the Ascender's has a better ring to it

 

[crusader_of_90]

One of the East Side returning WRs, Laron Baker Jr., just got his first D1 offer.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Coach Sunk making sure another C/O 27 gets his proper love. This is Amir Tillman, the debated RB starter who took over at the end of the year. Dude is FAST!!!! Already holds an offer from Miami, the Lesser.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Sunk love for a C/O 26 WR - another K State offeree:

 

[crusader_of_90]

Here is a 6/6-300 OL C/O 26 Sunk wants you to know about.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Some more Flyer C/O 26ers.

 

[corey90]

Interesting comment...so you admit now that you guys are recruiting like privates?

What I don’t get is why this family would up root and move to play at another public school when they could just enroll at a private school and don’t have to move. I will repeat what privates always say whatever talking about recruiting. Prove the school did anything illegal. Listen I am not stupid that stuff like this is going on but prove recruiting was being done. Prove that the family isn’t living in there district. Until you can then it’s just accusations. Privates don’t like being beaten at their own game. Why didn’t he transfer to a private school?

 

[corey90]

What, game of recruiting? Well you are saying LWE beat out private schools in recruiting an athlete….hmmmmm.

I am saying private schools didn’t get this kid because he moved into LWE district. Why didn’t privates get him. Apparently they lost out on one. Never said LWE recruited him we have no proof they talked to him. 😊

 

[SiuCubFan8]

I am saying private schools didn’t get this kid because he moved into LWE district. Why didn’t privates get him. Apparently they lost out on one. Never said LWE recruited him we have no proof they talked to him. 😊

Yup, another one that just magically showed up and no one knew…

 

[McCaravan]

What I don’t get is why this family would up root and move to play at another public school when they could just enroll at a private school and don’t have to move. I will repeat what privates always say whatever talking about recruiting. Prove the school did anything illegal. Listen I am not stupid that stuff like this is going on but prove recruiting was being done. Prove that the family isn’t living in there district. Until you can then it’s just accusations. Privates don’t like being beaten at their own game. Why didn’t he transfer to a private school?

Moving is required to transfer to a Private as well I don't know why you don't think it is. I'm sure they rented an apartment within the district and they probably kept their Libertyville home, but a temporary address change to that district is all that is required. And that is the same for Catholic to Catholic or Public to Catholic/Private, a move is required and if it is Catholic to Catholic the other school needs to sign off in many cases as well. He moved into the District so he is all legit to play. The Daily Southtown did a article on him and he's played 7 on 7 with Williams for 2 years and was friends with him for years and with Shambow graduating Libertyville and his only offers so far MAC schools they felt this was the best decision. Which is totally his right, he didn't have to lie and say financial hardships or anything, he wanted to play with Williams to get better noticed so they moved. People may not like it and be bitter grapes but it is what it is.

 

[crusader_of_90]

What I don’t get is why this family would up root and move to play at another public school when they could just enroll at a private school and don’t have to move. I will repeat what privates always say whatever talking about recruiting. Prove the school did anything illegal. Listen I am not stupid that stuff like this is going on but prove recruiting was being done. Prove that the family isn’t living in there district. Until you can then it’s just accusations. Privates don’t like being beaten at their own game. Why didn’t he transfer to a private school?

It costs money - and he is chasing his 7v7 teammate, who is the top rated player in the state to deliver the ball to him. Makes total sense.