Aug 14, 2022
CENTRAL STATE EIGHT CONFERENCE 2022 Season Preview
Well, it sounds like Sacred Heart Griffin wins the CS8 in fashion. Nothing to see here, it's been decided by the forums and message boards and no need to play the games. Ken Leonard's last season and these Cyclones want to get the legend Coach Leonard one last ring.
In all honesty I have heard about the supposed downfall of Rochester for this upcoming season. Last time I checked Derek Leonard is Head Coach and Coach Nelly is still their OL Coach, so yeah, I don't think so people. Not only with the Rockets, but you also cannot sleep on Glenwood Titans and Jacksonville Crimsons. Hay has this Glenwood team dreaming big this season and always strong line play, and Jacksonville with Elijah Owens is a force to be reckoned with. Springfield gets a new Head Coach in Coach Hebb, and they lose a big star Rochelle, but I never ever bet against the Senators. Decatur MacArthur has the talent to win but do they have moxy to win get over that 4-win hump. Springfield Southeast needs to win early and often this upcoming season. Decatur Eisenhower is just looking to build a program and winning cures all. University seems to me to be a dark horse and could give some teams some trouble. That schedule is just loaded with challenging team. Lanphier is Lanphier and needs a light at the end of the tunnel this season and needs to find way to challenge these teams.
BEST BET: On CS8 Team Will Be in Champaign for Thanksgiving
WHATS SCARY: People Overlooking Rochester (NEVER EVER BET AGAINST DEREK)
END OF A ERA: SHG Legend Ken Leonard Last season
TELL ME WHY: Glennwood & Jacksonville can't challenge for CS8 Title
SAFE BET: SHG Group of WRs is one of the best in the state of Illinois
TOP DOG TEAMS FOR THE CENTRAL STATE EIGHT
Sacred Heart Griffin, Rochester, Glenwood
CHALLENGER TEAMS FOR THE CENTRAL STATE EIGHT 2022
Jacksonville, Decatur MacArthur
SURPRISE TEAM FOR THE CENTRAL STATE EIGHT 2022
Springfield
COACH BIG PETE'S 5 TAKES FROM THE CENTRAL STATE EIGHT CONFERENCE
1. Central State Eight will have Jacksonville and Glenwood both make deep playoff runs this season.
2. Sacred Heart Griffin is going to be a pain in the butt for a lot of secondaries. Ty Lott is one of the most undervalued QBs in Illinois.
3. Ken Leonard belongs on the IHSA Football Mt. Rushmore. CS8 will miss this legend next year
4. Decatur Macarthur needs that first win to get started
5. Springfield will miss Coach Gully, but Coach Hebb will step it up
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