Catholic League guys I have a question

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Can a school like SF play in the prep bowl playoffs if they don't make the playoffs? I know providence doesnt play but can schools like Marmion or SF play in it. I mean do we have the option?
 

ssczar76

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No, I believe agreement is only for original CCL members. With BR, LA, MC and StL making the playoffs it leaves GT, Leo, Rita, Fenwick and maybe Iggy as Prep Bowl participants.
 

Anon1754760634

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Only original CCL teams also those same original teams can come "back" to the CCL Prep Bowl playoffs if they lose early on in the IHSA playoffs.
 

Topiarydan1

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Provy should do the games and get the extra practice/playing time - get their Juniors and Sophs some extra experience. They'd be a shoe in to the finals
 

DeanOfSelection

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When the CMC was going on ESCC teams played in it and in catapulted JC in 99 and Com in 03 with the extra time previous seasons.

All blue teams eligible so Rita even at 3-6 would probably play.PC always declined. I think Laurence could use it as a springboard for next year if they got knocked out by Naz. Get an extra 3 games in probably.
 

Corey90

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Provy should do the games and get the extra practice/playing time - get their Juniors and Sophs some extra experience. They'd be a shoe in to the finals

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I hate to pick on you but your comments are getting border line ridiculous. How is it PC is a shoe in to the finals if they played in the Prep Bowl?
 

MC63

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The response that I've always heard was that Providence had football players who were wrestlers or basketball players and those coaches wanted them.
 

Topiarydan1

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I hate to pick on you but your comments are getting border line ridiculous. How is it PC is a shoe in to the finals if they played in the Prep Bowl?
Corey - so you think Provy would lose to Rita? to Iggy? to Leo? to DLS? Fenwick?
Chances are pretty good that MC, Rice and LA are going to win 2 rounds so who else would they face if they elected to participate?
You come on and call me ridiculous for what? - saying my own opinion - sounds like you need to go pluck a big hair that's up the rear or go watch the Cubs
 

Corey90

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Saying things like there a shoe in is frankly silly. PC is not very good. I will
be watching the Cubs. Who you watching?
 

Dorgazm

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Guys-
You're arguing a dead issue, Provy will forgo the opportunity. Opinions are like a--holes, everyone has one, we'll never know if the Celtics would have made the prep bowl or not. You both should join the IDGAF group!
 

oldfan123

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The thing that gets me is the schools throwing a tantrum about CPS & CCL schools playing in the Prep Bowl Playoffs and getting extra practice.On a side note I think Inner City & Chicago Conference schools should also make the Prep Bowl Playoffs.Stupid Non Illini conference schools have to choose one or the other & Inner City don't go at all.Each AND EVERY school that doesn't make the playoffs and ones who get knocked out can practice until the last day of the football season meaning the Saturday of the state championship games.If they choose not to then don't complain!!!!
 

ssczar76

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I did and realized it after the fact. I apologize for that. As a friend of Coach Boehm, I'm ashamed of myself. Good night EC!
 

Corey90

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Guys-
You're arguing a dead issue, Provy will forgo the opportunity. Opinions are like a--holes, everyone has one, we'll never know if the Celtics would have made the prep bowl or not. You both should join the IDGAF group!

Dor,
Everrything on the site is an opinion.
 

oldfan123

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St.Rita gets in Prep Bowl playoffs because they play in the tough Blue.Providence is not eligible.St.Francis or Marmion are not eligible.De La Salle with a loss if not eligible.Fenwick is not eligible with their losing record since they don't play in the Blue.You must have 5 wins and not get in the state playoffs or play in the Blue Conference to play right off the bat.The others come from elimination in the State playoffs.That is how their rules were not sure if this year it has changed.Even if you are eliminated from the playoffs early on you may not get to play in the Prep Bowl playoffs depending on how many teams are left
 

oldfan123

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If by chance Chicago had a new Catholic school open and plays in the CCL they can play in the Prep Bowl.I have also heard for years now Leo may move to the South Burbs.If so they are grandfathered in and will still play in the Prep Bowl
 

oldfan123

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Yes per the grandfather rule.Now if they make a good run in the State playoffs they may not get into the Prep Bowl playoffs
 

Dorgazm

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Dor,
Everrything on the site is an opinion.

Exactly, you are responding to my opinion which in my opinion was the majority.

Sorry fellas, it looked like it was getting personal & a bit off-topic with the suggestions to pull butt hairs & watch the Cubs which are equally painful (oops another opinion)!
 

USD24

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Provy should do the games and get the extra practice/playing time - get their Juniors and Sophs some extra experience. They'd be a shoe in to the finals
They are still allowed to practice. All teams, playing or not, are allowed to practice up until the final game is played. That being said, I am not aware of any school that takes advantage of practicing once they have lost their final game.
 

LHSTigers94

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I think having the Prep Bowl is cool. Not sure why anyone would complain about it. I do wish that others could have some kind of last game after the playoffs (Bowl game type atmosphere) to make things interesting. Example would be ESL vs Althoff. This would be fun to watch depending on the year. A Southwestern conference versus South Seven show down. Just a thought.
 

UlbKA91

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I think having the Prep Bowl is cool. Not sure why anyone would complain about it. I do wish that others could have some kind of last game after the playoffs (Bowl game type atmosphere) to make things interesting. Example would be ESL vs Althoff. This would be fun to watch depending on the year. A Southwestern conference versus South Seven show down. Just a thought.
A couple of other good bowls would be a DuPage Diocese Bowl (Cath. HS in DuPage and Will Cos v. a Public HS in same footprint) and a " 847 North Suburb Bowl (best remaining finisher of MCC, Viator, Carmel, LA, ND, St. Eds v. best remaining finisher of CSL, NS, MSL, Fox Valley or new conf of NS small schools).