Caravan/ Normal noon Saturday Gately nm
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Are you really complaining about refs calls before the game even happens?
We on the northside have plenty of time on our hands in November, so we don't have to worry about officiating.
Kind of an unknown. I see they have blown everyone out this year. They beat Maine S by 3 TD's in '15 so MC has work cut out for them.
MC vs. Normal roll call!! Who is going? Hoping to possibly see coach Crank in person! AMBofQUAN? Dean? It's not about talent!
Hope this was a joke. They did not play Maine S this year. From what I gather offense is pretty good. Defense is ok. I have to consider their weak schedule and MC in the CCL blue as a factor and pick MC in this one. I could be wrong. But I think it will be close with MC coming out on top.
I could be wrong but sat will tell if they are for real or they were playing cream puffs. Normal relies heavy on qb #1. he can run the ball not a very good passer but can throw the short passes. I really like MC in this one
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I just can not shake the feeling that while the rest of the world is playing checkers, Coach Lenti is playing chess.
Mount Carmel 42 Normal 7
Mount Carmel 42 Normal 7
Looking forward to this matchup! I’ll be there tailgating in the north end zone (enter parking lot from 103rd veer left to park access rd) if you want to stop by. As usual, there’s whiskey, cigars and hot dogs (compliments of Maxwells).
With all due respect for The Godfather MC63, I will not make any predictions this week. I’m certain, Coach Frank, AKA “The Lord Of The Rings” has devised a quality game plan.
There’s three things certain in life... death, taxes and 27 (Thomas) will always be open....
Benet played Normal Community last year in Normal in the second round of the p/o, think Normal was 8-1 or 9-0 in regular season last year. They played on a grass field and ran mostly spread and some pro sets. It was competitive for most the most until about halfway through Q2, then Normal seemed to get frustrated with the offense getting stopped consistently. Best of my memory, 2nd half was active for about the first 4-5 minutes, then they just kind of stalled out. Strongest memory I have of the game was the majority of the 2nd half, they were just frustrated at not moving the ball and didn't know what to do.
The fans and players were all class acts. Benet won 38-14, when walking off the field as everything was folding up, the parents of the Normal had formed two lines at the exit to wait for their sons, as the Benet players walked out the parents lined up kept telling each of them "good luck next week" and "nice game" including some handshakes.
Pretty much a certainty they have never seen a offense similar to MC's. When you very rarely see/play against that kind of offense, it is really difficult to adjust to it. That will probably cause some of the same issues.
MC by 14.
The fans and players were all class acts. Benet won 38-14, when walking off the field as everything was folding up, the parents of the Normal had formed two lines at the exit to wait for their sons, as the Benet players walked out the parents lined up kept telling each of them "good luck next week" and "nice game" including some handshakes.
Pretty much a certainty they have never seen a offense similar to MC's. When you very rarely see/play against that kind of offense, it is really difficult to adjust to it. That will probably cause some of the same issues.
MC by 14.
Benet defense was outstanding last year. ESL scored a tough 20 points against them. I can see how any team got frustrated with Benet defense. That being said, how good is MC defense this year?
Benet's offense (for the most part was spread) last year was at best average. They moved the ball all over the field on Normal. That MC offense is going to be a real change for them. Maybe they stay in it, but, think MC holds the ball a long time, grinds it out and wins by a couple of TDs but heck that is why we play the games.
If normal studies film, it should be a pretty decent game.
D-line needs to watch their knees, MC loves that should-be-illegal cut block, linebackers need to line up opposite 27 and wait for the motion lazy out pass. If they can stop that, they could make a game out of it.
Offense, if they can move the ball should be good, not 100% sold on MC defense. Not saying they are bad, just beatable.
I know absolutely nothing about Normal, but the MC veer with 27 as a slot, or wherever they have him line up, can eat up good size chunks of yardage.
Should be a good game.
D-line needs to watch their knees, MC loves that should-be-illegal cut block, linebackers need to line up opposite 27 and wait for the motion lazy out pass. If they can stop that, they could make a game out of it.
Offense, if they can move the ball should be good, not 100% sold on MC defense. Not saying they are bad, just beatable.
I know absolutely nothing about Normal, but the MC veer with 27 as a slot, or wherever they have him line up, can eat up good size chunks of yardage.
Should be a good game.
Again you are talking last year and the issue for MC is defense correct? MC lost to De La Salle so I'm not sure where the world beater mentality is coming from. In the end they may very well beat Normal but I don't see where it's a cake walk. If Normal is not scared of the history of MC, the game will be interesting.
Although it may not directly bear on this game, wouldn't we be curious to learn of MC's winning playoff percentage at Gately during the month of November during the last 3 decades? Maybe north of 75%?
Meaning, if they have not seen MC O, they will have problems stopping it.
This is from memory so I know I may be wrong...these were November L's at Gately that I recall since I started following them in the mid 80's
1993- DLS- 2nd round
1997- Rock Island- Quarters
2004- Providence- Semi
2007- GBN- Semi
2009- Loyola- Quarter
2014- Providence- Semi
I cleared that year from my memory after Rashaad Mendenhall manhandled us in the first round of the playoffs
I would venture to guess it is probably pretty close to that on the road as well.
November 1992....at JCA....L 13-11....Therill Smith had to go ahead and run his mouth....still burns!
Ha...great game. I was actually on the sidelines for that one as a young Hilltopper asst coach.
Dummy's quote got you guys pumped but even without it, those field conditions that day never works for the veer. A power running game like you had with Larsen was the winning ticket.
That Carmel team was loaded.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-11-22/sports/9204170040_1_carmel-new-defense-hilltoppers