What did we learn week 2!?!?!

[LakeCtyNewt]

After a short hiatus, I am back in some capacity.

So let’s do this thing.

1 - That the apparent demise of the Catholic league has been put on hold.
2 - That whoo boy, the NSC is, welp, not so cool. Unless your Zion or Mundelein of course
3 - That team will think long and hard about road tripping to Rochester
4 - That ESL and MC learned why they play 4 qtrs just for different reasons.
5 - That Lena may not be Lena until Lena is Lena again.
6 - That Evanston - we see you.
7 - That the old LWE-HF rivalry looks to be a thing again - at least for this week.
8 - That SHG isn’t the SHG of old
9 - That Sandburg might be a thing
10 - That, for this week, Loyola is the best we got in Illinois.

That’s all for week 2.

 

[cigaros]

After a short hiatus, I am back in some capacity.

So let’s do this thing.

1 - That the apparent demise of the Catholic league has been put on hold.
2 - That whoo boy, the NSC is, welp, not so cool. Unless your Zion or Mundelein of course
3 - That team will think long and hard about road tripping to Rochester
4 - That ESL and MC learned why they play 4 qtrs just for different reasons.
5 - That Lena may not be Lena until Lena is Lena again.
6 - That Evanston - we see you.
7 - That the old LWE-HF rivalry looks to be a thing again - at least for this week.
8 - That SHG isn’t the SHG of old
9 - That Sandburg might be a thing
10 - That, for this week, Loyola is the best we got in Illinois.

That’s all for week 2.

I am perplexed as to why SHG quarterback thought it was a good idea to go long down field and force the throw into a pick rather than tuck it and go for the first down. The field was wide open for him. That level of ego will get them destroyed when they play Rochester in week eight. The Rochester defensive backs were impressive in containing Batavia’s D1 quarterback.

 

[Redline9]

St. Rita, with their difficult schedule, can win the close ones (GBW obviously not 100% though). I would have them in my Chicagoland Top 10 this week. Should be a good one this Friday at Loyola.

DePaul and Lane Tech need to keep playing annually. The schools are right next to each other, DePaul has a great stadium, and Lane Tech Stadium is a historic spot. The game sold out before game day at DePaul this year and had a good atmosphere despite a 6-0 final Friday night.

Morgan Park is probably the #1 CPL team right now with their performance over Niles ND yesterday. We'll see if this holds when they start facing other CPL teams in a couple weeks.

Saint Patrick offense is legit. Their defense does not seem to be playing up to their potential just yet. They should start 4-0 before a big four-week test of Mt. Carmel (at home), huge rivalry game at ND, home vs. JCA, then at Naz. If the offense keeps clicking the defense keeps getting better don't be surprised if they go 3-1 in that stretch.

The way things have gone so far, I wouldn't be surprised to see every Catholic League team with at least one less come playoff time.

 

[OPRF Illini 96]

Fenwick should be grateful for Jake Thies still being around. If it wasn't for his efforts Friday night at OPRF, the Friars easily could've lost. Still believe once Fenwick’s inexperienced players get more reps, this team will be dangerous come playoff time. But anytime you can learn from mistakes (they had plenty Friday night) after a win is a good thing. That's their championship culture that Matt Battaglia has established.

On the other hand, I like OPRF. Sure, Thies broke off a couple of big runs, but he's a POY candidate so he'll do that against a lot of opponents. What impressed me most about the Huskies was they didn't back down from the Friars. They stayed toe-to-toe with them and TBH had it not been for a couple of costly errant snaps by the center (each time OPRF had 1st and goal from the Fenwick 5, once in the first quarter and again in the fourth), they could've won that game. Liam Brown looks solid at QB, and Liam Smith remains steadily consistent at RB/LB. Plus OPRF's defense is really flying around this year and making plays (Niko Vielehr had a 45-yard interception return which set up OPRF's go-ahead touchdown right before halftime). If the Huskies can consistently compete at that level in the WSC Silver, I'm not saying they'll win the division, but they won't be the pushovers they've been the past few years.

 

[cornerrat#1]

All.... That lowbrow comments and opinions are the norm from individuals in a certain high school fanbase and football intellect continues to be in short supply as well. Ratsy

 

[cigaros]

All.... That lowbrow comments and opinions are the norm from individuals in a certain high school fanbase and football intellect continues to be in short supply as well. Ratsy

I made a comment about my doubts as to the intellect of throwing into double coverage. And given the fact there was open field on the way to another 1st down and plenty of time on the clock....I am perplexed as to why that would be low intellect. Unless your comment was directed towards the other commenter of SHGs result from Saturday. If your comment was in my direction, please enlighten me on the low intellectual capacity of taking an easy first down with plenty of time left as opposed to throwing into the middle of the field with two corners and a safety over the top.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

That SHG was very unimpressive, at least in week 2.

 

[cornerrat#1]

All.... Why cigaros the bigger question is why you feel the impulsive overwelming need to respond to me at all. More ironic when you are unsure my comment might not of been directed your way. Figure it out although likely it will take a day or so. lol Ratsy

 

[cornerrat#1]

That SHG was very unimpressive, at least in week 2.

All.... I support that thought. Ratsy P.S. One does what they are instructed to do.

 

[Anon430504]

I made a comment about my doubts as to the intellect of throwing into double coverage. And given the fact there was open field on the way to another 1st down and plenty of time on the clock....I am perplexed as to why that would be low intellect. Unless your comment was directed towards the other commenter of SHGs result from Saturday. If your comment was in my direction, please enlighten me on the low intellectual capacity of taking an easy first down with plenty of time left as opposed to throwing into the middle of the field with two corners and a safety over the top

I made a comment about my doubts as to the intellect of throwing into double coverage. And given the fact there was open field on the way to another 1st down and plenty of time on the clock....I am perplexed as to why that would be low intellect. Unless your comment was directed towards the other commenter of SHGs result from Saturday. If your comment was in my direction, please enlighten me on the low intellectual capacity of taking an easy first down with plenty of time left as opposed to throwing into the middle of the field with two corners and a safety over the top.

You better watch. Those 2 tough guys who got onto me about the Argo players will get you lol or perhaps they just like to be tough keyboard worriers er warriors towards me lol

 

[crusader_of_90]

4 - That ESL and MC learned why they play 4 qtrs just for different reasons.

10 - That, for this week, Loyola is the best we got in Illinois.

Huh? ESL made a comeback and took it to OT.

FLA football is much greater than Indiana. And Warren is 0-2.

 

[PowerI66]

I made a comment about my doubts as to the intellect of throwing into double coverage. And given the fact there was open field on the way to another 1st down and plenty of time on the clock....I am perplexed as to why that would be low intellect. Unless your comment was directed towards the other commenter of SHGs result from Saturday. If your comment was in my direction, please enlighten me on the low intellectual capacity of taking an easy first down with plenty of time left as opposed to throwing into the middle of the field with two corners and a safety over the top.

No idea of the context, but Brett Favre made a HoF career out of throwing into double coverage

 

[Colin2299]

I made a comment about my doubts as to the intellect of throwing into double coverage. And given the fact there was open field on the way to another 1st down and plenty of time on the clock....I am perplexed as to why that would be low intellect. Unless your comment was directed towards the other commenter of SHGs result from Saturday. If your comment was in my direction, please enlighten me on the low intellectual capacity of taking an easy first down with plenty of time left as opposed to throwing into the middle of the field with two corners and a safety over the top.

I thought you posting your critique of SHG’s QB intellect in this thread was distasteful.

 

[McCaravan]

MC's Marshaun Thorton is the best WR in IL.....so far....The catches he has made against the defenses he's faced have been eye opening.

Staying on MC topic, after Nationally ranked opponents two weeks in a row, you would hope for a break but MC now gets Naz......then Marist....then later @ BR....then Providence....finsh @LA...."break in the schedule game" is @Pats and JCA which will never lay down to anyone. After this schedule which I can't find anyone having a harder, if they are fortunate enough to win State they will have earned it but some will still say otherwise.

 

[McCaravan]

The players on these Public schools teams want to play Private School teams....they consider it a challenge, they take offense to anyone who tells them they can't win and it's a driving force for them to ball out....and it's been showing so far this season and I think it's great. If these games are taken away most players will be upset....let the schools let the players vote and see what they say.

 

[crusader_of_90]

MC's Marshaun Thorton is the best WR in IL.....so far....The catches he has made against the defenses he's faced have been eye opening.

I agree with that.

I also believe Ronnie Gomiller is the state's top offensive threat and all-around playmaker.

 

[McCaravan]

I agree with that.

I also believe Ronnie Gomiller is the state's top offensive threat and all-around playmaker.

He's right behind Tyler Nubin and Dan Dierking on players I chose not to talk about

 

[CCLer]

MC's Marshaun Thorton is the best WR in IL.....so far....The catches he has made against the defenses he's faced have been eye opening.

Staying on MC topic, after Nationally ranked opponents two weeks in a row, you would hope for a break but MC now gets Naz......then Marist....then later @ BR....then Providence....finsh @LA...."break in the schedule game" is @Pats and JCA which will never lay down to anyone. After this schedule which I can't find anyone having a harder, if they are fortunate enough to win State they will have earned it but some will still say otherwise.

Don’t see anyone challenging MC til Rice, then maybe Rambler. Game fri one of the best games I have seen. Thornton is ridiculous. Not a fan of Coach Lynch’s tight pants, though he has them rolling now!

 

[CCLer]

Don’t see anyone challenging MC til Rice, then maybe Rambler. Game fri one of the best games I have seen. Thornton is ridiculous. Not a fan of Coach Lynch’s tight pants, though he has them rolling now!

I will take the tight pants over Coach Q’s (rice) cargo shorts all day

 

[PowerI66]

I will take the tight pants over Coach Q’s (rice) cargo shorts all day

I'm sensing a future thread title. Maybe even some corporate sponsorship?

 

[Swansa01]

That getting to eat some CPL cupcakes is a good way to make yourself feel better (looking at you Sterling, Quincy, and UT.)

 

[McCaravan]

That getting to eat some CPL cupcakes is a good way to make yourself feel better (looking at you Sterling, Quincy, and UT.)

While Simeon is not a cupcake and King has improved, I'm curious to how Marist does with Montini after back to back CPL teams

 

[LakeCtyNewt]

Huh? ESL made a comeback and took it to OT.

FLA football is much greater than Indiana. And Warren is 0-2.

Didn’t ESL have a lead at one point?

MC's Marshaun Thorton is the best WR in IL.....so far....The catches he has made against the defenses he's faced have been eye opening.

Staying on MC topic, after Nationally ranked opponents two weeks in a row, you would hope for a break but MC now gets Naz......then Marist....then later @ BR....then Providence....finsh @LA...."break in the schedule game" is @Pats and JCA which will never lay down to anyone. After this schedule which I can't find anyone having a harder, if they are fortunate enough to win State they will have earned it but some will still say otherwise.

I think Konkey would like a word

 

[crusader_of_90]

Boxscore

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT1	Final
East St. Louis	0	0	7	21	0	28
American Heritage	0	14	7	7	7	35

No. Last score in regulation was by East Side to tie it. I was pulling for them to go for two with a jet sweep, but Sunk did not take my call.

 

[MC63]

Saint Patrick offense is legit. Their defense does not seem to be playing up to their potential just yet. They should start 4-0 before a big four-week test of Mt. Carmel (at home),

Do you know if St Patrick streams its games

 

[cigaros]

All.... Why cigaros the bigger question is why you feel the impulsive overwelming need to respond to me at all. More ironic when you are unsure my comment might not of been directed your way. Figure it out although likely it will take a day or so. lol Ratsy

We know how you are. You’re literally the dude who got mad and all up in his feelings last year when you went to an opposing filed and set up shop where the home cheerleaders usually stage themselves on game day. So stop being a grown *** baby. Grow up geezer

 

[cigaros]

I thought you posting your critique of SHG’s QB intellect in this thread was distasteful.

And I think throwing into double coverage is ego over IQ. There was too much time on the clock to take that risk.

 

[cigaros]

No idea of the context, but Brett Favre made a HoF career out of throwing into double coverage

Interesting comparison as he holds the record for most interceptions thrown all time. He also went to Southern Miss. Which ties directly to SHG as they also sent a QB to Southern Miss.

 

[Redline9]

I watched part of their game on Friday night on their school's YouTube channel.

I think this was it:

https://www.youtube.com/@ShamrockBroadcast

 

[McCaravan]

Didn’t ESL have a lead at one point?

I think Konkey would like a word

His word would be heard and respected but he didn't face ESL or St. Joseph's secondary, so I'm giving the early season nod to Thorton

 

[Colin2299]

The players on these Public schools teams want to play Private School teams....they consider it a challenge, they take offense to anyone who tells them they can't win and it's a driving force for them to ball out....and it's been showing so far this season and I think it's great. If these games are taken away most players will be upset....let the schools let the players vote and see what they say.

It’s their own coaches saying it to them though…no?

 

[Silver Rain]

His word would be heard and respected but he didn't face ESL or St. Joseph's secondary, so I'm giving the early season nod to Thorton

Konkey is a burner, state champ in the hundred meter and seven TDs in two games this season. He's also faced quality competition in Oswego. But Thornton, with five TDs this season, has been making spectacular, acrobatic grabs in heavy traffic. And he's not the only good receiver on his team, sharing the ball with at least five others. Plus, he's is only a junior.