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    Gordon Tech vs Lane Tech 1989

    That 89 game btw Lane and Gordon was awesome; thanks for sharing. Hey Carmel guys, someone must have footage of the 89 SR-MC game, as it was incorporated into this really cool highlight reel. You guys have kicked our asses 99% of the time in my lifetime (48 years old). The only two times I...
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    What Year(s) Was IHSA Football at its Peak?

    Interesting points. Losing twice to Rice in 85 was puzzling; just could not score against them
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    Not too early Official Unbiased Preseason Top 10

    I am in the extreme minority, but I would rather SR play MC every year and lose by 50, than not play them and beat some non-southside city team. SR football without playing Mt Carmel does not seem right. There are more important things than wins and losses. While MC is much more successful...
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    What Year(s) Was IHSA Football at its Peak?

    85 and 88 seasons were particularly memorable, though devastating losses both years for SR at 63rd & Claremont. 1985 East St. Louis team was all worldly.
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    With the season 2 weeks away what teams do you miss?

    Gordon Tech and their orange jerseys
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    What Year(s) Was IHSA Football at its Peak?

    late 1980s -- MC v SR in classic games at 63rd & Claremont and Gately. DeLaSalle and Leo still had good teams.
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    St. Rita '25 & '26

    Your viewpoint is objectively the right one, and in the best interests of the school. But IMO some things are more important than winning and playoffs. Playing tough and not backing down against your historical rival (who is the premiere football program in the state), even if you lose by 30+...
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    St. Rita '25 & '26

    I hate not playing MC. Two inner city all boys school with 100+ year rivalry (albeit MC has dominated) should always play each other. Just my opinion or course
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    St. Rita vs. Brother Rice . . .

    This is a very interesting point. I was at the 88 and 89 games, and the muddy conditions in 88 certainly hampered SR's pash rush, as they had outstanding defensive lines those years. However, MC's passing attack was problematic for SR both years, and from what I recall, SR was fortunate Frank...
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    St. Rita vs. Brother Rice . . .

    SR's win over St. Laurence was incredibly impressive, given St. Laurence's talent, which makes losing to Rice twice that year puzzling. It is crazy to think St. Laurence had, on their offensive line, a future NFL pro bowler, another guy (Pearson) who started at ND and Michigan State, and...
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    St. Rita vs. Brother Rice . . .

    I was at the 88 game but not 85. Why did SR struggle with Rice in 85? SR and Laurence seemingly had alot more talent than Rice that year, though no Catholic League team was beating ESL in 85.
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    St. Rita vs. Brother Rice . . .

    Time for payback for 1985. Go Mustangs
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    Favorite Semi-final game memories

    Thank you very much!
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    Favorite Semi-final game memories

    Any of you MC guys have the 89 game at Gately on video? It was one of the very few pleasurable MC-SR games for SR fans in the Wernet era. I was a soph at SR for the 94 playoff game, but I actually enjoyed the 89 clash at gately even more. The crowd at Gately was overflowing and amazing that...
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    Favorite Semi-final game memories

    1988 SR v MC at 63rd & Claremont. Devastating loss for us Rita guys, but greatest atmosphere in the greatest high school football stadium.
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