Great pre game analysis on both teams. One comment about Batavia. I saw them this season. Their defense was pretty good, but not nearly as fast as GW. I think GW defense is the best overall defense I've seen this year, especially after half time adjustments. That said, I also think CG defense will give GW offense a real game. Everyone needs to hold on to the ball. If either team finds irself down by 14, it'll be very difficult to come back. So my prediction, first team up by 14 wins.
FVC team will have an upset in the semis, either PR over Montini or CG over GW
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Thanks Edgy for putting CG at 8 this week. Funny how CG didn't sniff the top 20 until they beat Benet. Now they're a good team? They did go 8-1 and lost to a pretty darn good Huntley team. Oh well, polls say Barack is a good president... I am a tried and true blue CG homer and this playoff run has been great. The Batavia match up had me ready to hang up my pom poms but here they are. GW is going to be damn tough. Pennington is a stud but Brodner is a stud's stud. If we pull it out, super. Hell, who thought this team would come this far after losing so many starters?
Hell yes. I'm a grown man with 3 kids and I get more excitement out of HS football than college or the pros. Perhaps it's because I've seen CG rise from the joke of the Fox Valley to a program everyone in the conference emulates. It really is an amazing program from youth to high school. Let's hope they make a showing this Saturday.
CG,
I attached the CG/Benet highlights here where Weidenbach says They hit harder than us(Benet) the first half... We had a blast with you guys last year down in Champaign the night before states and at the game...good luck on Saturday.
http://www.nctv17.com/benet-academy-vs-cary-grove-playoff-football-11-07-15/
I attached the CG/Benet highlights here where Weidenbach says They hit harder than us(Benet) the first half... We had a blast with you guys last year down in Champaign the night before states and at the game...good luck on Saturday.
http://www.nctv17.com/benet-academy-vs-cary-grove-playoff-football-11-07-15/
Hadn't seen those clips so thanks for sharing, jwar. While I love watching football in snow and crappy weather, I do wish the forecast was clear so we could see these two teams under ideal conditions. Hope to see you in Champaign.
I've never taken the FVC lightly, and in fact love the CG program. My respect for PR is equal, although a bit newer. Mr. Corcoran and the good Sir Folliard introduced me to the PR way. Beautiful field views as well.
My biggest qualm with anything FVC is the constant clamor about them doing this all with less talent. Sure, not many skills and corners are coming out of it, but the there have been many legitimate FBS talents out of the area for years (even if they play at a lower level). And frankly, the FBS vs FCS/DII delineation is stupid. Any kid getting a scholarship to play football is not only impressive, but also makes a player one heck of a high school player. These rosters, and even D3 (which is also a big deal in re: to HS talent) are littered with FVC kids.
My biggest qualm with anything FVC is the constant clamor about them doing this all with less talent. Sure, not many skills and corners are coming out of it, but the there have been many legitimate FBS talents out of the area for years (even if they play at a lower level). And frankly, the FBS vs FCS/DII delineation is stupid. Any kid getting a scholarship to play football is not only impressive, but also makes a player one heck of a high school player. These rosters, and even D3 (which is also a big deal in re: to HS talent) are littered with FVC kids.
I hope the next time you two meet up is in Champaign. State is in DeKalb this year. Lol
Looking at the C-G film and roster, they will likely be favored to get to Champaign
Montini in a come back win. Well coached. Weather subsided and passing game with Justin Blake and prince walker was too much for PR. I will say. Half the time I had no idea while had the ball when they ran a play. That 3 option offense is well run, but so is the bronco defense.
Good luck to C-G next year. Those juniors are beasts. Not sure all those two way players had much in the tank by the end today, but I would not want to play those dudes next year.
Good undefeated sophomore team coming up too, so should be pretty solid next year. GW in a different class and too much too handle. Good luck against Libertyville next week, Cap.
PR with Samson Evans sophmore class is really good as well. So expect PR and CG to be out there next couple of seasons
CG should be a year ahead next season with 5 offensive players returning and 5 on defense as well.
I think that CG and PR will both be really strong next year based upon the number of returners they have along with the upcoming sophomore classes.