Talbert was the 2nd best player on their team last year as a 2 Way Starter as a Junior. Considine was truly generational. Yes they have solid All Conference type kids replacing them, but nobody on the roster compares. They are a fine team but not on the level of IC.
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Talbert was the 2nd best player on their team last year as a 2 Way Starter as a Junior. Considine was truly generational. Yes they have solid All Conference type kids replacing them, but nobody on the roster compares. They are a fine team but not on the level of IC.
Even if they are an average CCL team and IC is as elite as you think they are then shouldn't the score have been more than 6-0?
You're really milking one game for everything you possibly can. Was it a closer game than I expected? Sure. But every team has a dud once in awhile. It doesn't doesn't invalidate their other accomplishments.
People said the same in 2023 when they played Montini.
What people don't talk about is the Considine that's always there, the DC. If you have a former NFL player scheming against 3A teams I'll take my chances with him most times.
IC literally has a former NFL Player as their DC too. And his son is getting recruited by every program in the country.
Only because you keep asking if this IC team is a historical team. There have been so many epic teams that have run through seasons without breaking a sweat in illinois. While this IC team is outstanding, there are plenty of other teams over the years that never laid an egg.
To be fair, he’s a DB coach rather than a DC. I assume that’s why this guy can’t respect IC
Agree…
That’s why I guessed IC 21-17 over Byron missing their starting QB.
Think it would be a Morris/Montini score if QB did/does start for IC.
I have, just said they were an outstanding team and would not be surprised at all to see them win 3A (have to check but I may have picked them in the contest) but just can't agree that their one of the best teams ever in the state.
Has everybody forgotten about the Driscoll teams already? Granted, most of their damage was in 4A, but they were always one of the smallest schools in 4A.
If they don't close does anyone know IC exists?
Perfectly valid for the purposes of this thread if it happened in 4A, although Driscoll is before my time. Can you tell me about any of their seasons that you would nominate?
They won 7 straight and from what I remember, at least a couple of teams in there were undefeated. Driscoll closing opened the door for IC and Naz.
So IC is basically the phoenix rising from the ashes of Driscoll?
Sweet baby Jesus, you thump your chest for IC but don't know Driscoll? Have a seat son, the adults are talking.
Sorry, but I just haven't been around that long. It appears that the last season they played was 2008.
They may have been just a little good. IC and Naz don't exist if they don't close.
Why'd they close? I mean, I get that most schools primarily exist for reasons beyond playing football, but it sounds like this was a happening place.
Too happening. Ran out of money. Christian Brothers decided to close even after Driscoll Alum had raised the money they had requested.
Driscoll was interesting. They weren’t ever full of d1 kids. Just a lot of really solid kids with 3 main superstars over the years. Seems like they always had 1 amazing player. But a lot of really good high school players. Always fast and physical. They had swagger to them. They had a few close calls over the years. Wilmington I believe they had a late scoop and score to win. Also almost got upset by the Morton Potters but scored a td with no time left ton the clock. I think there was one more really good game. Maybe Burlington Central when they had Dan Sheldon?
Perfect description. Very well coached and never failed to get the bounces to go their way. Dominant stretch before closing the doors.
Back then no multiplier, no SF. It would have been like IC playing 2A for seven yesrs
Also changing demographics in the area. When the Catholic feeder grammar schools close, it’s only a matter of time of time that the high school numbers drop also
In my opinion Byron is the best public program in the state …. They draw from very minimal yet they are a juggernaut year in year out! Welllllll oiled machine! They do their feeder program the way it should bed one. The young kids run the same offense as the high school. I’ll never not root for a public team over a team that recruits players from numerous town. Go Byron !
One would argue they are getting too much respect because of kids that are no longer on the roster. Great program, great coaches- just not on the same level as IC and that is okay.
then to many on this Board, I think JCA could win the Big Northern
yes but both considine and Talbert are generational players for Byron. Considine is playing in thr big 10 and Talbert will be picked in the mlb draft next year. For a small public school it’s almost impossible to replace that. If Talbert played this year I would still pick IC to win but the game would be closer
Is Talbert that big of a loss? He handed the ball off every play.
He definitely was more impactful on defense
He was all state as a DB and threw for 2 and ran 2 more TDs in the state title game. I would say he was pretty good.
Montini probably benefited the most. ICCP and Montini both have declining enrollments. I wouldn’t be surprised if eventually one of them is gone. I would say st joes closing helps ICCP but most kids from the proviso area are trying to test into PMSA.
because this year ICCP has a lot more talent. They have 4 star in Grant Bowen. I wouldn’t be surprised if Baldwin and Sallis end up as 4 star recruits. The senior class is also very good. Shaw is committed to niu. Byron doesn’t have that kind of talent.
If he played this year he would also be a factor in the run game. He is a great athlete. He’s committed to unc for baseball
I'm aware, so why doesn't Byron get the same respect?
Not so much respect but just a lot more people on this board talking up IC. It’s not only the IC folks, it’s plenty of other CCL fans chiming in. Conversely, you’re not going to have that kind of backing from Byron opponents as they have a general dislike of Byron and wouldn’t be sad if Byron were to loose
Not so much respect but just a lot more people on this board talking up IC. It’s not only the IC folks, it’s plenty of other CCL fans chiming in. Conversely, you’re not going to have that kind of backing from Byron opponents as they have a general dislike of Byron and wouldn’t be sad if Byron were to loose
Byron will control the game if THEY don't get penalized to death or fumble the damn ball.... Bank on it!~
