Class 4A Title Game

[UIUC 17]

2016 IC team was the best in my opinion. Luke Ricobene is the best player in IC history with Rowell, the best RB in IC history, a close second. To have both in the backfield at the same time was something special. Ricobene had a great understanding of the offense, and had the ability to execute it at will. Called the majority of plays at the line on his own

 

[PanthersWildcats86]

Wondering if either team will have and advantage/disadvantage in this rain. Looks like IC is significantly larger on defense than Bmac. Both Offensive lines are similar in size. Which team has a better running game?

If this game was at McNamara on the grass, muddy & a mess, Mac would have a huge advantage, as I have long said IC's kryptonite is a slow field of muddy grass. But on the turf at Memorial Stadium? Hmmm...Mac's running game was dominant all year, and the passing game has greatly evolved into quite a weapon...In a pure rushing war, I'd favor the ole school Mac power I formation...

 

[Doctor_D]

Both starting RBs out for now.

Edit:

Franklin back. If King is out for game, it’s over.

 

[pjjp]

BMac has a ton of heart. Still hanging tough.

 

[pjjp]

A Franklin dagger

 

[LakeCtyNewt]

Been a very entertaining game but the tackling - and maybe is due to the conditions, has been atrocious.

 

[Doctor_D]

IC has Mac outgunned, especially with King banged up. Mac hung tough but didn’t make enough plays. Had some big drops.

 

[Doctor_D]

Congrats to IC on the three-peat.

 

[CCL65]

IC has Mac outgunned, especially with King banged up. Mac hung tough but didn’t make enough plays. Had some big drops.

Too bad King and Franklin were both not 100%. It would have been a show

 

[Cat Box]

Congrats to IC on the three-peat.

No doubt. A three peat at any class is a major accomplishment few have achieved.