CS8 Week 3
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The importance of recruiting a soccer player during preseason camp cannot be overstated.
Believe it or not, he is a soccer player, first one in decades to be the kicker
U-High stuffed generals at the 1 yard line as time expired to force overtime, very reminiscent of 2022 match in Normal
I just read after Mac had a chance with time left from the 1 yd line?!?! I have game attendance envy... I picked the wrong game
Edit: You beat me
I apologize to our kicker, Iām being told that it was blocking that halted the PATs, not his soccer capabilities 
I think it was more a case of golf buddies wanting their alma mater to beat the others bc his son's in the program. But I'm sure they're actually fired up, or they should be. Football will be played.
Mac back-to-back 1-point wins. Playoffs now very likely.
Mr. Blaine must have a residency in Soy City this year...
All.... Back from the game . Cycs long drive and go up 7 after the Crimsons go three and out on a onside kick by SHG after JHS wins the toss and gets the ball on their 43. The kicking game I don't won't to talk about at the stage but it's getting better when they kick (try) DEEP! Second Crimson drive after another onside kick oddly ends up at the 43. JHS scores on the short field running and doesn't convert on the pat. That was it for the varsity scores as SHG put a runner on them right before the fourth quarter. As the benches cleared for the back ups there were numerous scores. The final I believe 55-20. I noted nine out for SHg better then the previous week of 11 (lol) although one with a qb number had a boot. Don't believe he will be back. Run and pass game looked good.
On a separate subject I would like to thank NET now over at JHS for his recommendation to switch churches and hang out before the game at Dons Place. No one should have that much fun at a rocking bar. 4:30 and it's packed with locals. We enjoyed it and I couldn't stop putting my damn quarters in the machines that dropped out assorted peanuts and other nuts. In that greasy looking clear container globe. Ratsy
On a separate subject I would like to thank NET now over at JHS for his recommendation to switch churches and hang out before the game at Dons Place. No one should have that much fun at a rocking bar. 4:30 and it's packed with locals. We enjoyed it and I couldn't stop putting my damn quarters in the machines that dropped out assorted peanuts and other nuts. In that greasy looking clear container globe.
Ratsy
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All.... Week three CS8 videos. Ratsy
MacArthur Beats U-High In Overtime To Improve To 3-0 | Channel 1450
Knoedler Breaks Career Passing Record as Glenwood Rolls to Win Over Eisenhower | Channel 1450
Rochester Rolls Lincoln To Set Up CS8 Showdown With Chatham In Week Four | Channel 1450
Senators Shut Out Lions For Homecoming Win | Channel 1450
Rushing Attack Leads Cyclones to Road Win Over Crimsons | Channel 1450
MacArthur Beats U-High In Overtime To Improve To 3-0 | Channel 1450
Knoedler Breaks Career Passing Record as Glenwood Rolls to Win Over Eisenhower | Channel 1450
Rochester Rolls Lincoln To Set Up CS8 Showdown With Chatham In Week Four | Channel 1450
Senators Shut Out Lions For Homecoming Win | Channel 1450
Rushing Attack Leads Cyclones to Road Win Over Crimsons | Channel 1450
Being the dinosaur that I am I hate it when teams go outside when they only need a couple of yards. Watching how UHigh lost, against a very fast, athletic DMac team, shows that coaches don't see clearly or don't trust their weak *** lines to get them a two yard push!!!
QND/SE start time moved up to 11 AM due to the heat. Wanted to checkout Southeast's renovated stadium but found out it was already halftime and tix no longer being sold.
QND 43 Southeast 0, 3rd Quarter.
QND 43 Southeast 0, 3rd Quarter.
All.... I took in the first half of this game. Spartan roster shows 40. It going to be a long season for them. Raiders with a nice mix of run and passing. One play that I said to my self hey now I have seen that one before where the receiver lines up about 20 yards or so deep on the end and hits the line of scrimmage going full bore on the snap. Went for a nice gain for the Raiders. Just about everythig they did though.
Forecast for next weeks game at this early date . A high of 81 possible stray shower in the afteroon. Low of 56. Nice weather for an upcoming fun game. Ratsy P.S. I bumped into and talked with "Chocolate Terry" who was of course wearing his JCA shirt. As usual giving out his home made goodies. Started with the ticket takers and was heading up to the broadcast booth. He was quite concerned about the Hilltoppers.
JCA isn't getting the athletes it once did... Maybe they are standing on their standards which isn't a bad thing in a world always giving up standards for.... "Worldly" things!~
Week 4 Matchups
Chatham (3-0) at Rochester (3-0)
Eisenhower (0-3) at MacArthur (3-0) Friday 5pm
U High (1-2) at Lincoln (0-3)
QND (3-0) at SHG (2-1)
Jacksonville (1-2) at Lanphier (1-2)
Southeast (1-2) at Springfield (2-1) Saturday 1pm
Chatham (3-0) at Rochester (3-0)
Eisenhower (0-3) at MacArthur (3-0) Friday 5pm
U High (1-2) at Lincoln (0-3)
QND (3-0) at SHG (2-1)
Jacksonville (1-2) at Lanphier (1-2)
Southeast (1-2) at Springfield (2-1) Saturday 1pm
Chatty at Rochester plus QND at Griffin????? WOW WOW and give it another WOW the Springfield area is the place to be!
East
1. Glenwood 3-0 (1-0)
2. Rochester 3-0 (1-0)
3. MacArthur 3-0 (1-0)
4. U-High 1-2 (0-1)
5. Eisenhower 0-3 (0-1)
6. Lincoln 0-3 (0-1)
West
1. QND 3-0 (1-0)
2. SHG 2-1 (1-0)
3. Springfield 2-1 (1-0)
4. Jacksonville 1-2 (0-1)
5. Southeast 1-2 (0-1)
6. Lanphier 1-2 (0-1)
All..... Week 3 CS8 video (Saturday game) Ratsy
QND Improves to 3-0 With Road Win Against Southeast | Channel 1450
QND Improves to 3-0 With Road Win Against Southeast | Channel 1450
All.... Different subject. So far the first season for JFL Cyclone football is going well. Little Cycs are 4-0. Ratsy
Crusader of 90 found a post about the Rochester Freshman losing a tackling optional TECMO Bowl type contest to Highland 84-70 last week.
I thought it was bad when my son's Freshman team gave up 70 to SHG, but that team had an elite QB in Isiah Thompson.
I thought it was bad when my son's Freshman team gave up 70 to SHG, but that team had an elite QB in Isiah Thompson.
All.... Lousy weather predicted the whole day this Friday. The type where it will be difficult to get an entire game finished. Oh joy.... Ratsy
I won't say I'm hoping for a delayed start, but maybe I am...
Gonna be cutting it close on Friday! Scheduled to be in O'Fallon (the IL one) until 5pm. One hour, 30 mins, plus change says the Google. A dinner stop of 10 mins, plus prayers for no traffic (shouldn't be a problem out there on I-64, right?!) I guess that may be determined on my choice in route from where I'll be to get to the interstate that leads to the Cyclones. Regardless, gonna be one of the many race cars attempting to break speed records on I-55 Northbound up to Springfield. A request for a few more prayers by myself here that my meeting gets cut short so I'm not rushing...
Regardless, weather included, going to be an actual football game this week. At least on paper it appears we may be in for a good one. Unless you're just looking at the names of the teams playing. In which case you'd likely laugh and ask yourself why SHG was playing a bum like QND... a fair response I might add.
Or, at least this one may require the Raiders starters to remain engaged and active through 4 quarters of a game. Might be helpful in the future?
Or, if it winds up being a well served freshly baked slice of humble pie (the likely scenario here) for QND, we can at least use that as our "what we learned" for the week. An understanding of where we're at or want to be at, and our starters will get some resiliency training. Also useful in the future, right?
Surely this sounds better than that silly Glenwood/Rochester battle elsewhere in Sangamon County this week. Right!? Kidding, of course. We know that's a big one.
Both divisions likely picking a winner here in Week 4. That comes with what I would think is an overwhelming consensus, MacArthur will lose to somebody, Rochester or Glenwood, down the road... right?!?! Coach Spates appears to have an endless supply of the lead suit in his euchre hand... Is it enough to topple the giants of the East? As it currently sits, no, I don't think they do. But if we've learned anything from week 3, it's that football is bonkers, and sometimes the ball just seems to bounce your way. Momentum is a fickle, funny thing.
So many questions... Right?!
So many days to wait for answers...
Is this a recent injury or did it happen prior to the Lincoln game last week? A starting OL-DL was hurt in the scrimmage against Belleville West and hasn't played yet and there was a WR hurt in the Mt Zion game who did not play last week. This is all I'm aware of.
That really isn't me...
Also the message was more to the point of saying yes, they're obviously confident right now as a program (QND that is), likely in part to winning the West in 2024. But an underlying truth remains a factor with games against SHG for teams like QND. Proud of that "anomaly" win last year I guess... but settling is for our ancestors... we're here to progress. Consistently winning this game will remain the highest order until the outside world stops considering QND the underdog in the equation. But, it's year two... so reminding yourself a loss here isn't the end of the world is key. Really all I was getting at in a very roundabout way. Mad respect from everyone in QND camp for SHG, their football program, and those in charge of it... I think Ratsy and the SHG faithful understand what friendly competition is. Let us have the friendliest of competitions this week!
My comment was about your work on Friday... Razzle and dazzle them so you could leave early!!!That really isn't me...
Also the message was more to the point of saying yes, they're obviously confident right now as a program (QND that is), likely in part to winning the West in 2024. But an underlying truth remains a factor with games against SHG for teams like QND. Proud of that "anomaly" win last year I guess... but settling is for our ancestors... we're here to progress. Consistently winning this game will remain the highest order until the outside world stops considering QND the underdog in the equation. But, it's year two... so reminding yourself a loss here isn't the end of the world is key. Really all I was getting at in a very roundabout way. Mad respect from everyone in QND camp for SHG, their football program, and those in charge of it... I think Ratsy and the SHG faithful understand what friendly competition is. Let us have the friendliest of competitions this week!
All.... The here we go video. QND @ SHG Weather forecast changing often. A stray shower during the day . A stray shower early in the evening. The rodent doesn't want to cook brats in the rain. (actually I don't cook someone else does ) Ratsy
Raiders and Cyclones Preview Week Four Matchup | Channel 1450
) RatsyRaiders and Cyclones Preview Week Four Matchup | Channel 1450