Eventual POY Lees 278 yards rushing 4 TD passes
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At what position? He is not big enough to play RB or QB so I guess it is slot or wide receiver. He will not blow past Big 10 CBs like they are DGN.
Great high school QB but seems like a smaller version of Tommy Fuessel from LWE in 2012. He seems to have a better arm than TF but if he isn't playing QB at the next level...
Great high school QB but seems like a smaller version of Tommy Fuessel from LWE in 2012. He seems to have a better arm than TF but if he isn't playing QB at the next level...
He does a good job of never taking direct impact blows. Slippery and shifty. That will serve him well returning punts. Hope has a great career.
Good game last night by Libertyville. The option attack was definitely a change of pace of Libertyville's defense. Hope they can keep it going next week, will definitely be their toughest test of the season thus far.
When it comes to POY talk, look at the kid's stats in light of the fact that he has played 3 quarters or less in a vast majority of their games this season. I also believe he needs about 4 more TD's to reach a career total of 100 and is averaging over 12 ypc on the year. But, most importantly, hopefully us libertyville fans can enjoy another long playoff run.
When it comes to POY talk, look at the kid's stats in light of the fact that he has played 3 quarters or less in a vast majority of their games this season. I also believe he needs about 4 more TD's to reach a career total of 100 and is averaging over 12 ypc on the year. But, most importantly, hopefully us libertyville fans can enjoy another long playoff run.
One last thought - when it comes to "not being able to blow past Big 10 CBs like they are DGN," whether you believe it or not, I can attest with 100% certainty that the kid runs in the mid 4.3's. Has been timed in that range (and even faster, but that is likely a quick trigger finger on the watch) multiple times by numerous different coaches. Ran a low 4.4 at a Northwestern camp going into his junior year and he has only gotten faster. Not saying that is any indicator of what will happen at the next level, but fast is fast no matter where you go.
Not to knock any of the other great players in the state, but I don't know if you can name a more dominant player in the state over the past 2 seasons.
Not to knock any of the other great players in the state, but I don't know if you can name a more dominant player in the state over the past 2 seasons.
Brodner timed in the 4.45 and weighs 215 pounds and delivers serious blows. Sure he has only had 57 TDs over the last two years (missed soph season to injury) and only has 3,000 yards so obviously Lees stats are superior. Not gonna argue that point. Lvilles offense is impressive. The other running back is an absolute bull. He forces defenses to divert focus or pay the price. Not looking forward to any match up with those guys but should we meet, Lville will face a much tougher defense than DGN. LWE will be a really good test.
One thing to remember is that while DGN may have been the best competition Lville has faced this year as on writer stated, they were the 7th best team GW faced. GW gave up roughly 60 yards of DGN offense before the running clock started. Brodner touched the ball 7 times and scored 5 times against DGN.
Good luck against LWE, they will be the toughest team you have played all year with a coach that knows a thing or two about a QB like Lees and will have a defensive scheme that should test your boys.
One thing to remember is that while DGN may have been the best competition Lville has faced this year as on writer stated, they were the 7th best team GW faced. GW gave up roughly 60 yards of DGN offense before the running clock started. Brodner touched the ball 7 times and scored 5 times against DGN.
Good luck against LWE, they will be the toughest team you have played all year with a coach that knows a thing or two about a QB like Lees and will have a defensive scheme that should test your boys.
Will be a fun matchup if the two teams meet. Good luck to your boys in their upcoming games.
At the end of the day, when it comes to Brodner and Lees both seem to be great kids who will be attending two of the top universities in the county (FOR FREE!). And now they have the chance to make a deep playoff run one last time with their buddies. If (hypothetically) POY comes down to Brodner and Lees, no matter who wins, I predict both land on their feet 
Not citing any "high school 40" times in my post. I am citing Wisconcin and Nike. Nike actually measured Broder at 4.49 so it wasn't the 4.45 @ Wisc.
I like Lees. Kid knows how to play the game at 75% speed for 95% of the time saving true bursts for key moments. The best athletes have that ability to slow the game down and the explode into space. He has that. I hope he is successful at The next level. I have no doubt has has 4.4 speed. I have sincere doubts he has 4.3 speed.
Brodner matched Lees today. Six TDs on something like 200 yds on about 15 carries. Not sure the yards and carries but he was a man amongst boys today.
Looks like these two will take it down to the wire
Looks like these two will take it down to the wire
Indeed. It is always hard to compare QB to a RB. In Lees case, he obviously had a huge night on the ground to go with his 4 TD passes. All 6 of Sammy's TDs came on the ground, which someone posted as a new 7A record.
Brodner only gets his yards one way...running through or around you. Ok so he catches a few passes, like a one hander today, but defenses can decide to focus all of their energy on stopping him in a way that defenses can't against Lees. That option where he fakes the hand off, moves forward then throws over top is a devastating play to stop. Requires a lot of touch, and he has that in spades.
How about Co-POY?
Brodner only gets his yards one way...running through or around you. Ok so he catches a few passes, like a one hander today, but defenses can decide to focus all of their energy on stopping him in a way that defenses can't against Lees. That option where he fakes the hand off, moves forward then throws over top is a devastating play to stop. Requires a lot of touch, and he has that in spades.
How about Co-POY?
Lees now has 45 scores in the year and over 3,500 total yards from scrimmage.
His competition went 3-0 in the opening weekend of the playoffs
His competition went 3-0 in the opening weekend of the playoffs
4.3s lmao I'm sure Riley Lees would go to the NFL combine and out run almost every kid there. I love when people try to say these high school kids run sub 4.4 40s, if Lees did he'd be going to OSU, not NU.
That said he's a tremendous HS player, I hope he can lead Libertyville on a run as I want to see more Lees! He also has my vote for POY.
I was actually very impressed by his Libertyville's running back. Hard runner that complements Lees well.
There are quite a few college ranking reports, of course, but using the latest US News and World reports results, NU is ranked above several Ivy League schools academically.