CPL Pick'em Week 1! The CPL is SOOOO Back Baby!

GhostOfTheGhhost

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We're back baby!!!! CPL Pick'em In the house!!!! Close your eyes, imagine the sweet, sweet, taste of a Gately dog....and get ready for Hot Thursday CPL Action to kick off the season! ON TO THE PICKS! (All games at 4pm)

Chicago Military @ Phoenix Military
For all of those new here. On the surface it seems like this would be a titanic battle. A battle of strength on strength. In reality, it's more like the Battle of Karinsebes in 1788 where the Austrian army got so drunk on schnapps that it accidentally fought and defeated itself in the dark. Give me a chaser!

Chicago Vocational @ Back Of The Yards
Too much BOTY in the pants!! Too much BOTY in the pants!!! DANCE! DANCE! DANC! Give me the dance floor baby!

Crane Medical @ Curie
There was a time, not too long ago that Curie was in the 8A Playoff Quarterfinals. Now they are a featured in a 4pm Thursday start! Most people would think of this as a downgrade in status. Not this guy! It just means late lunch at the Steak N Egger across from Rockne! You know I'm hammering a T-Bone with a double side of chili con carne to celebrate the first game of the season! Can't pass up the best spectator bathrooms in the CPL! Give me Indigestion!

UPBUPE @ Brooks
Honestly, this co-op thing is getting out of hand in the CPL. Urban Prep Bronzeville Urban Prep Englewood? That's a mouthful. And no hyphen? If you are going to co-op you need to go with the hyphen....this is not a debate. And, while I feel like this would be a perfect location for an early season rant on the rules of co-op naming, the truth is, I only picked this one because of the Brooks Smurf Turf. If you can't get down with Brooks' all blue uniforms on all blue turf this early in the season, do you even like football???? Give me Boo Berry!

BONUS PICK!!!! TOP non CPL Battle of the week
Chicago Academy/Disney II vs Westmont

Not every game in the CPL this week is within the CPL and we're pumped! Westmont is like a CPL team, since they only played 6 games last year. Why? Who knows, but as a CPL fan, I'm here for it! ROAD TRIP!!!!!
 
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GhostOfTheGhhost

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BONUS PICK!!!!

The DM's are blowing up about the big CPL vs Catholic League matchup this week! You need the pick. You WANT the pick! If anything, I am here to serve....

Christ the King Vs Von Stuben
4pm THURSDAY!


Everyone is talking about the biggest out of CPL matchup this week! Hot Thursday action to kick off the season at Winnemac Stadium! 76 degrees at kickoff! Probably a little too early for the stroller pushing, lululemon wearing, pumpkin spice drinking show, but maybe a guy can get lucky! Give me expensive pastries!
 

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Ghost who do you have in the Kenwood vs Palatine Sat Noon kickoff @ Lane? Kenwood usually very solid but who knows early on in the season.
 

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We're back baby!!!! CPL Pick'em In the house!!!! Close your eyes, imagine the sweet, sweet, taste of a Gately dog....and get ready for Hot Thursday CPL Action to kick off the season! ON TO THE PICKS! (All games at 4pm)

Chicago Military @ Phoenix Military
For all of those new here. On the surface it seems like this would be a titanic battle. A battle of strength on strength. In reality, it's more like the Battle of Karinsebes in 1788 where the Austrian army got so drunk on schnapps that it accidentally fought and defeated itself in the dark. Give me a chaser!

Chicago Vocational @ Back Of The Yards
Too much BOTY in the pants!! Too much BOTY in the pants!!! DANCE! DANCE! DANC! Give me the dance floor baby!

Crane Medical @ Curie
There was a time, not too long ago that Curie was in the 8A Playoff Quarterfinals. Now they are a featured in a 4pm Thursday start! Most people would think of this as a downgrade in status. Not this guy! It just means late lunch at the Steak N Egger across from Rockne! You know I'm hammering a T-Bone with a double side of chili con carne to celebrate the first game of the season! Can't pass up the best spectator bathrooms in the CPL! Give me Indigestion!

UPBUPE @ Brooks
Honestly, this co-op thing is getting out of hand in the CPL. Urban Prep Bronzeville Urban Prep Englewood? That's a mouthful. And no hyphen? If you are going to co-op you need to go with the hyphen....this is not a debate. And, while I feel like this would be a perfect location for an early season rant on the rules of co-op naming, the truth is, I only picked this one because of the Brooks Smurf Turf. If you can't get down with Brooks' all blue uniforms on all blue turf this early in the season, do you even like football???? Give me Boo Berry!

BONUS PICK!!!! TOP non CPL Battle of the week
Chicago Academy/Disney II vs Westmont

Not every game in the CPL this week is within the CPL and we're pumped! Westmont is like a CPL team, since they only played 6 games last year. Why? Who knows, but as a CPL fan, I'm here for it! ROAD TRIP!!!!!
Im gonna go off of vibes

Phoenix because I like Phoenixes

Vocational, because Juice Williams reminds me that Chicago emcee Juice beat Eminem at the 96 battle Olympics

Curie due to the shared tragic history

Brooks, need I say more?

Disney for all the quality programming they provide me

CtK , dont think I've ever seen a Von Stuben sports team
 
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Im gonna go off of vibes

Phoenix because I like Phoenixes

Vocational, because Juice Williams reminds me that Chicago emcee Juice beat Eminem at the 96 battle Olympics

Curie due to the shared tragic history

Brooks, need I say more?

Disney for all the quality programming they provide me

CtK , dont think I've ever seen a Von Stuben sports team
This is beautiful. I'm not crying because this is so beautiful....I'm crying because I'm so excited to hit up the Steak N Egger! Welcome to a new year of CPL Pick 'em baby!!!!
 
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GhostOfTheGhhost

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Ghost who do you have in the Kenwood vs Palatine Sat Noon kickoff @ Lane? Kenwood usually very solid but who knows early on in the season.
Not a lot of winners in any game at Lane Stadium. Non working bathrooms. Weird things dripping on you. Decaying stands. Blown PA speakers. Only one line open at the concessions (hopefully). It's more of a survival situation. I'm guessing if Palatine gets a locker room that isn't flooded and has a working toilet, the Broncos will only win by 60. CPL! CPL! CPL!!
 

GhostOfTheGhhost

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Friday Night Lights!
Niles West @ Taft!


Hot tip! Inside Info! Many of you know I might enjoy having a few cocktails every now and again. Many of you also know that if you ever find yourself with time to hang out on the NW side, there are certain establishments where former Taft coaches and retirees hang out. Ask 'em about the old times and they will buy you drinks for hours! Anyway, the old guys seem to really be riled up at the current Taft staff for actually practicing 5 days a week and playing a JV and a freshman schedule. My spidey senses tell me when the old guys complain, that is usually a good thing for the Eagles in the House that T built!

Give me Getting stuck in the tub!!!
 
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