What did we learn week 1?!?!?

[LakeCtyNewt]

Hi Everybody!!!!!!! It’s so nice to be back and talking about the actual games. So without further chit-chat….. let’s do this

1 - That over 400 yards and 6 TD’s is a pretty good passing night - but for a half? Prospect your seat at the table is warm.
2 - That a freshman will lead them - and so he did at Bolingbrook
3 - That Palatine is the best in the MSL west - the rest, uh boy.
4 - That Reeters was, well, not sure what that was.
5 - That St Pats looks to be back - Mertens can coach and it showed Friday
6 - That swagger needed a quarter, imagine what they’d do if they had .75 cents more.
7 - That the Public League - uh boy.
8 - That New Trier, I got nothin……CSL South, bad.
9 - That the crown as defending state champs fit Lockport, Cary, Lena, Wilmington well and not so much for Fenwick and Byron
10 - That if we can’t sit in the stands and be safe watching a football game then there shouldn’t be a football game where those stands are. Sorry Peoria.

As always I encourage sharing without hijacking.

 

[godfthr53]

11 - sometimes a safety is all you get. And all you need.

 

[rocketnation]

12-SHG likely to score more points this season than their 2014 team (>716).
13-Chatham is a Top Ten team in 6A.
14-Rochester‘s Keeton Reiss may be the only combination QB-DT in the state.

 

[IlliniEight4ever]

Peoria was up
32-16 early in the 2nd quarter I think.Imagine if the whole game played out.WOW!!!

 

[crusader_of_90]

That Midwest teams can play on the national stage and compete.

 

[micahjones]

Six flags is still open

 

[pjjp]

This might be the best Morris team in a number of years, and they are strong contenders in 5A.

 

[OPRF Illini 96]

That Fenwick has a major retooling process ahead this season. Also, OPRF may be much better than predicted.

 

[Corey90]

That LWE is still #1 and Batavia is looking to change that Friday night. This game is going to be epic!

 

[Kevin JCHS 81]

16. I love that Rudy is JCA's weight lifting coach. Waterford, WI may not appreciate it quite as much.
17. Did we learn anything about JCA playing Waterford, or are they still Question Marks until ICC next week?

 

[IlliniEight4ever]

18.That some CPS teams still can’t get it together judging by the numerous 2-0(forfeit) scores posted.And it wasn’t a Naz-Kankakee game either

 

[King MJ_rivals]

With all due respect edgy, Conant may beg to differ regarding point 3.

not saying they I’ll beat the pirates but the gap isn’t that wide.

 

[Chicago312]

That Midwest teams can play on the national stage and compete.

Midwest teams or Eastside? Flyers main one taking these games

 

[crusader_of_90]

CBC beat, GA, JCA beat a WI, LA playing soon on ESPN - not a bad showing. EVILLE beats a tough MO team too.

 

[McCaravan]

That Mount Carmel proved their preseason hype and somewhere out there is a Mom who really hates me and Br. Rice.

 

[johnndoe]

... that anything can happen. Specifically, Stagg and Oak Lawn both win on the same weekend with neither playing CPS opponents.

 

[Alexander33]

* Though not a favorite, Wheaton Academy may be a threat to win a state championship.

* The loser of this week's Round Lake versus Maine East game will likely not win a game this year.

 

[IlliniEight4ever]

... that anything can happen. Specifically, Stagg and Oak Lawn both win on the same weekend with neither playing CPS opponents.

Argo,Oak Lawn & Stagg all won in the same week vs Non CPS teams & Richards lost to a CPS team & bad!!!!! Btw Stagg vs Oak Lawn this week

 

[eireog]

Loyola appears to be pretty good again.

 

[CougsX]

Bolingbrook has possibly the best offensive weapons in the state. Not sure what secondary will be able to stop them.

 

[Nape]

The DVC looks to be pretty stout at the top. All 3 Naperville teams are really talented and had a great opening night, beating H-F, Hinsdale Central, and Oswego.

Neuqua had some issues with turnovers in the first half but wore down Oswego. The Wildcat D might be the best I’ve ever seen on the South side. Super fast, big, and extremely good tacklers. Holding the senior Oswego QB1 to 7/30 and 0/14 in the second half tells the tale.

 

[jwarigaku]

11 - sometimes a safety is all you get. And all you need.

 

[Huskie2015]

19 - Montini Catholic High School - Based on their performance against ICCP Friday night - it looks like another tough year ahead in Lombard. Guessing 2-3 wins at this point.

 

[Corey90]

Feeto
If I had to answer what did we learn question. We learned their are a lot of good teams this year! How many years could we say that? We always have a handful but this year we have a lot!

 

[kpjasion]

With all due respect edgy, Conant may beg to differ regarding point 3.

not saying they I’ll beat the pirates but the gap isn’t that wide.

Palatine's waiting on them! The senior class, that late last second loss last season was their only MSL West loss in their first 3 years - just sayin'

 

[Coach Percy]

20- That even playing a horrible game, Clark won 42-0. And thats with star RB Willie Taylor leaving the game in the 2nd qt after rushing for 127yds and 2TDs on 8 carries.

 

[Still Missing34]

21. That Oswego’s offensive coaching staff lacks creativity and struggles making adjustments on the fly. No reason to keep your best offensive weapon as far away from the ball as possible when the QB has no time to throw.

 

[Nape]

21. That Oswego’s offensive coaching staff lacks creativity and struggles making adjustments on the fly. No reason to keep your best offensive weapon as far away from the ball as possible when the QB has no time to throw.

Still trying to figure out why Tonelli is a complete afterthought in that scheme.

 

[Still Missing34]

Everyone I sat around and a few players watching from college were wondering the same thing.

 

[Quags22]

22. That Highland Park is strong in character. And there was not a better comeback story Friday night both on and off the field.
23. A huge shoutout to Loyola for their HP Strong banner that was displayed prominently for national television audience.

 

[johnndoe]

21. That Oswego’s offensive coaching staff lacks creativity and struggles making adjustments on the fly. No reason to keep your best offensive weapon as far away from the ball as possible when the QB has no time to throw.

Still trying to figure out why Tonelli is a complete afterthought in that scheme.

Statistically, I believe he was targeted 20% of the time within all their snaps (not just passes), if you break it down. We can all make our own decisions about whether that is enough and the placement of the targetings.

 

[jesuit.trained]

At 42 losses consecutive losses, this week, Maine East can break through. Let's Go Demons!

 

[micahjones]

Bolingbrook has possibly the best offensive weapons in the state. Not sure what secondary will be able to stop them.

The .... they have the speed, technique and ball skills to compete against any passing attack in 8A.

 

[RockSoup]

The .... they have the speed, technique and ball skills to compete against any passing attack in 8A.

Yes indeed! This is what keeps bringing me back. Tap this baller mentality right into my veins!!!

 

[USD24]

The .... they have the speed, technique and ball skills to compete against any passing attack in 8A.

We will find out Friday vs MS.

 

[SilverHelmet]

The .... they have the speed, technique and ball skills to compete against any passing attack in 8A.

Yes but is the offense improved? There defense has been championship qualify for several years now but the offense seems to come up empty against the great teams.

 

[Cross Bones]

The Warren secondary should definitely be favored...

 

[LakeCtyNewt]

Yes but is the offense improved? There defense has been championship qualify for several years now but the offense seems to come up empty against the great teams.

I know it’s one game but the passing offense and running offense was almost equal in terms of total yards. The passing attack is better because the line and receivers are better. Don’t know how that will translate to Friday but we shall see. I think offensively they are far improved over last year both at QB and on the line.

 

[Quags22]

I know it’s one game but the passing offense and running offense was almost equal in terms of total yards. The passing attack is better because the line and receivers are better. Don’t know how that will translate to Friday but we shall see. I think offensively they are far improved over last year both at QB and on the line.

Hopefully the offense has improved. It has been an Achilles' heel the past few years

 

[micahjones]

We will find out Friday vs MS.

They will just like last year !