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Tim O'Halloran is the publisher of edgytim.com. He will be a regular contributor for the Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com and chicagonow.com.
Edgy's football blog | Welcome to the Wander year
May 22, 2013
One of the most interesting story lines this summer and maybe beyond will be what happens to "The Wandering 5."
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Edgy's football recruiting notes | Wisconsin enters mix for ND's James
May 20, 2013
Notre Dame junior running back Chris James last week narrowed his list of favorite schools to Iowa, Pitt and Michigan State.
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Edgy's blog | Could be price to pay for playing more than one sport
May 8, 2013
It's never easy when to talk about multisport athletes and football recruiting.
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Edgy's recruiting notes | Plenty of news out of camps
May 6, 2013
Last weekend was arguably one of the biggest camp/recruiting weekends in the area, with the first Rivals.com camp at Maine South on Saturday and the Nike Football Training Camp at Addison Trail on Sunday.
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Edgy's football blog | 'Tight End Tuesday' a sign of what's to come
April 26, 2013
"Tight End Tuesday" was a wild day on the recruiting front, as three players from Illinois made oral commitments within hours of one another.
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Edgy's football recruiting notes | Westphal, Bunting visit Michigan
April 22, 2013
Local players have been busy of late making unofficial visits.
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Edgy Tim's football blog | Sports as an escape
April 17, 2013
While watching coverage of the tragedy involving the Boston Marathon, I couldn't help but look back at other events we've witnessed over the years and remember how important sports, in particular high school sports, have been for myself and many others in tough times.
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Edgy's football recruiting notes | Top programs to make the rounds during evaluation period
April 17, 2013
The all-important spring evaluation period began Monday. Look for some top programs to make stops at several schools in the area from now until the end of May.
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Edgy's football blog | Mount Carmel's Smith keeps priorities in order
April 11, 2013
I saw an interesting Tweet the other day from an area player and felt the need to share it.
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Football recruiting | Bunting enjoys visit to Oregon
April 8, 2013
Hinsdale Central junior tight end Ian Bunting was green with envy over the weekend after taking a visit to Oregon.
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Edgy Tim's blog | Prospective athletes "constantly" monitored on social media
April 3, 2013
Might as well add social media studies to college curriculums. After all, some schools are watching a prospective athlete's every move on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other sites.
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Edgy Tim's football blog | It's never too soon to talk about kickoff
March 27, 2013
The kickoff to the 2013 high school football season is a mere 156 days away.
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Montini's Thompson knew he was ready to commit to Ohio State
March 25, 2013
Montini junior defensive end Dylan Thompson knew the moment he walked into Ohio State's indoor football facility Saturday that he was ready to commit to the Buckeyes.
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Edgy's football blog | New Iowa safety rules catch local attention
March 21, 2013
The NFL made some news Wednesday when it announced a player safety rule barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make contact with a defender in the open field.
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Football recruiting | Ole Miss offers Garrett; Weishar enjoys Michigan visit
March 18, 2013
Plainfield South junior outside linebacker Clifton Garrett made an unofficial visit to Ole Miss over the weekend.
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Edgy's football blog | The roots of poor sportsmanship
March 13, 2013
Sportsmanship has been fading for years.
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Edgy's football recruiting notes | St. Charles North's Gianacakos gaining interest
March 11, 2013
At 6-foot-6, 280 pounds, St. Charles North junior offensive tackle Chase Gianacakos easily passes the eye test administered by college coaches.
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Edgy's football blog | Don't expect a slowdown in spring recruiting
March 6, 2013
What used to be considered a relatively "quiet" time of year for recruiting is no longer.
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Football recruiting notes | Another wild week for locals such as Garrett, Morgan
March 5, 2013
Last week was wild when it came to scholarship offers for a handful of Class of 2014 players, as more schools outside the Midwest are discovering Illinois this winter.
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Edgy's football blog | Progress being made on concussion front, so no need for law
February 28, 2013
First-year Johnsburg football coach Mike Maloney has been around the game for most of his life — first as a standout player at Joliet Catholic, then at Illinois and finally at the high school level again as a head coach at Joliet Central and now Johnsburg.
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Football recruiting notes | Oregon, Notre Dame offer Hinsdale Central's Bunting
February 25, 2013
It's becoming more evident that the top of the Class of 2014 in Illinois has some exceptional talent at tight end.
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Edgy's football blog | Almost nobody's perfect, and that's OK
February 20, 2013
Perfection isn't always all it's cracked up to be in sports.
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Edgy's football blog | Football demands pose challenges for three-sport athletes
February 13, 2013
In this day of specializing in one sport, the three-sport varsity athlete seems to be a dying breed, especially at schools with larger enrollments.
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Football recruiting | Ohio State offers Montini's Thompson
February 11, 2013
Montini defensive lineman Dylan Thompson added Ohio State to his list of offers last week.
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National signing day | Edgy rates state's Class of 2013
February 6, 2013
How did the Class of 2013 in Illinois fare on national signing day Wednesday?
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Football recruiting notes | Signing day likely to bring some drama
February 4, 2013
National signing day is Wednesday, and there promises to be some drama as usual.
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Edgy's football blog | Not quite making the grades
January 30, 2013
While colleges scramble to secure commitments before national signing day Feb. 6, the reality, from my vantage point, is that this could be a year in which rosters in August could be very different than those on signing day.
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Edgy's football recruiting notes | Illinois offers a few, loses one
January 28, 2013
Montini junior defensive end Dylan Thompson had a good weekend, picking up offers from Illinois and Indiana after making junior day visits to both schools.
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Football blog | Random recruiting thoughts, by Edgy Tim
January 24, 2013
Some random thoughts as we approach crunch time in the football recruiting world.
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Edgy's recruiting notes | Some names emerge from Core 6 event
January 22, 2013
Several of the state's top underclassmen participated in the annual Core 6 Showcase in Westmont on Monday.
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Edgy's football blog | Looking to transfer? Enjoy sitting
January 16, 2013
The days of high school athletes staying at one high school for four years seems as outdated as MySpace.
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Football recruiting notes | Oklahoma State makes last push for Treadwell
January 14, 2013
Crete-Monee senior receiver Laquon Treadwell made his third and final official visit during the weekend to Oklahoma State.
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Edgy's blog | Unlimited texts and calling plan not great idea
January 9, 2013
If the NCAA has its way, football recruiting rules and restrictions will mirror basketball's in some ways. That's not necessarily a good thing.
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Edgy's recruiting notes | Treadwell's decision coming soon
January 7, 2013
Crete-Monee senior receiver Laquon Treadwell, who took part in the Under Armour All-American Bowl last weekend, is still calling Ole Miss his favorite. But he will take what appears to be his final official visit to Oklahoma State this weekend.
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Football blog | Combine buyers should be aware
January 2, 2013
The new year means it's time for the never-ending recruiting cycle to ramp up, in particular for the Class of 2014 and beyond.
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Edgy's football recruiting notes | All-Americans to take stage
December 31, 2012
A handful of nationally televised all-star games featuring some Illinois players will take place this weekend.
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Edgy Tim's football blog | Searching for resolutions in the new year
December 26, 2012
With a new year just around the corner, I've been looking ahead to some important high school football issues I think the Illinois High School Association will need to address soon.
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Mister leaves Richards for St. Rita; Simeon's Lee picks Western Kentucky
December 24, 2012
Tommy Mister is on the move, along with his family.
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Edgy's football blog | Silent nights and days in December
December 18, 2012
There have been a lot of silent nights — and days — in December.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Treadwell visits Oklahoma, rules out Michigan
December 17, 2012
Crete-Monee senior receiver Laquon Treadwell's second official visit to Oklahoma during the weekend went well, but he said Sunday that Michigan, a team many thought was an early favorite to land him, won't.
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Edgy Tim's football blog | Not all kids find their way
December 11, 2012
You never see it coming.
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Wisconsin recruits weighing options; Stover picks Wyoming
December 10, 2012
Bret Bielema's resignation last week from Wisconsin caught a handful of recruits from Illinois, some of whom made official visits to the school last weekend, by surprise.
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Edgy's football blog | Edgy's finest: Crete-Monee's Treadwell, Benet's New
December 4, 2012
A slight health roadblock last week delayed my opportunity to wrap up my postseason awards. This new kidney feels great.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Treadwell impressed by Ole Miss; Isaac still solid to USC
December 3, 2012
The Laquon Treadwell sweepstakes began in full earnest during the weekend.
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Edgy Tim's football blog | The defense doesn't rest
November 27, 2012
Several random thoughts about the 2012 football season.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Top prospects visit Ohio State
November 26, 2012
Ohio State played host to several top prospects from the Class of 2014 on Saturday for the Buckeyes' 26-21 victory against Michigan.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening QB | Final edition
November 26, 2012
Eight state champions were crowned during the weekend in Champaign. And away we go with the final edition of 2012's "Monday Evening Quarterback."
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Edgy Tim's 5 games to watch | State finals week
November 22, 2012
All games at Memorial Stadium, Champaign.
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Edgy Tim on Football | Contemplating the future of high school football
November 22, 2012
The 2012 football season will come to an end this weekend at the state finals, and I can't help but think what lies ahead for the sport.
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5 questions with Edgy Tim | State finals week
November 21, 2012
If I have time to watch one game this weekend, which game should I watch?
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | LW Central's Panfil picks Illinois; Notre Dame's James offered by Illini
November 19, 2012
Quick and easy was Evan Panfil's decision.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening QB | Week 14
November 19, 2012
Last weekend was one of the better late-season weekends of high school football in years.
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Edgy Tim's 5 games breakdown | Week 13
November 15, 2012
8A: (4) Glenbard North at (2) Loyola
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Edgy Tim on football | The most wonderful time of the year? State semifinals weekend
November 15, 2012
While I enjoy every week of the state football playoffs, this is easily my favorite weekend.
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5 questions, answers with Edgy Tim | Week 13
November 14, 2012
What are the five most interesting games to watch in the larger classes this weekend?
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Edgy's football blog | Time to put semis in neutral
November 14, 2012
The topic pops up on cue annually at this time.
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Edgy's Monday Evening Quarterback | Week 13
November 12, 2012
Rain, wind and delays were prevalent in the quarterfinals. Some higher seeds advanced. Let's have a look.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Treadwell adds Notre Dame to list; De La Salle's Jones gets Florida offer
November 12, 2012
Add Notre Dame to Crete-Monee senior receiver Laquon Treadwell's list of final schools that also includes Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Mississippi, Michigan and Michigan State.
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Edgy's Monday Evening Quarterback | Week 13
November 12, 2012
Rain, wind and delays were prevalent in the quarterfinals. Some higher seeds advanced. Let's have a look.
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Edgy Tim on football | Go ahead, Neuqua fans, pick on my picks
November 8, 2012
I'm sorry.
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Edgy's 5 games to watch breakdown | Week 12
November 8, 2012
8A: (4) Glenbard North at (1) Maine South
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5 questions with Edgy Tim | Week 12
November 7, 2012
Which No. 1 seeds could be in trouble this weekend?
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Edgy's football blog | Coach of the year ballot full of good candidates
November 6, 2012
Election season came to a close Tuesday. But selection season is just heating up in high school football.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening Quarterback | Week 12
November 5, 2012
There were a handful of upsets in Round 2, and several favorites took another step toward Champaign. Let's have a look, shall we?
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Egdy Tim's football recruiting notes | Montini's Briggs gets first offer; Glenbard North Jackson gets two more
November 5, 2012
Montini senior offensive guard Tate Briggs (6-foot-4, 280 pounds) added an offer last week from New Mexico.
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Edgy Tim's 5 games to watch | Week 11
November 1, 2012
Class 8A
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Edgy Tim on football | It's playoff time. Who's staying home?
November 1, 2012
Nothing bothers me more than seeing half-filled stands for football state playoff games.
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5 questions, answers with Edgy Tim | Week 11
October 31, 2012
Biggest first-round upsets?
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Edgy's football blog | A modern day Christopher Columbus
October 30, 2012
Some of the toughest decisions are made at this time of year.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening Quarterback | Week 11
October 29, 2012
There were some eye-opening upsets in Round 1 of the Illinois High School Association football playoffs Friday, and not much drama Saturday.
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Edgy Tim's recruiting notes: Bolingbrook's Westphal visits Illinois
October 29, 2012
Bolingbrook junior defensive back Parrker Westphal made an unofficial visit to Illinois on Saturday with some teammates, including Illinois recruit Aaron Bailey.
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Edgy Tim on football | Picks, get your state finals picks here
October 25, 2012
Trying to pick all eight state champions is improbable. Doing it this season, with so much parity, is nearly impossible.
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5 questions, answers with Edgy Tim | Week 10
October 25, 2012
Which teams got the best playoff draws?
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Edgy Tim's 5 games to watch breakdown | Week 10
October 25, 2012
Class 8A: (10) O'Fallon at (7) Homewood-Flossmoor
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Edgy's football blog | Rematches not made in heaven
October 23, 2012
The playoffs are here, and with them usually come a litany of usual complaints about the system, such as the lack of true 1-32 seeing, not being set up so the two best teams in each class reach Champaign.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening Quarterback | Week 10
October 22, 2012
There were few surprises among top teams in Week 9. Now the real season begins.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Spearman says he's solid to Illinois but might make other visits
October 22, 2012
Simeon senior outside linebacker Reggie Spearman said he's still committed to Illinois but is considering taking official visits to Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Edgy Tim's 5 games to watch breakdown | Week 9
October 19, 2012
Wheaton Warrenville South at Wheaton North
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Edgy Tim on football | An inspirational friend, indeed
October 18, 2012
Stunned and saddened was my reaction last week when I heard former Brother Rice and Illinois Wesleyan football player Andrew Weishar had died of colorectal cancer at age 21.
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5 questions, answers with Edgy Tim | Week 9
October 17, 2012
5 Week 9 games that really matter?
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Edgy Tim on football blog | Playoffs shaping up to be a wild ride
October 16, 2012
If Illinois High School Association state playoff projections are any indication, this football postseason is shaping up to be as wild and unpredictable as ever.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Hales' Ward lands Michigan offer
October 15, 2012
Hales junior offensive tackle Denzel Ward landed an offer from Michigan after making an unofficial visit Saturday for the Wolverines' 45-0 victory against Illinois.
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Edgy's Monday Evening Quarterback | Week 9
October 15, 2012
There were a few upsets in Week 8 as we move closer to finding out the Illinois High School Association state playoff field.
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Edgy's 5 games to watch breakdown | Week 8
October 11, 2012
Mount Carmel vs. St. Rita
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5 questions and answers with Edgy Tim
October 11, 2012
Five area teams that have clinched a playoff berth but are low on playoff points?
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Edgy Tim on football | The way it was, the way it should be
October 11, 2012
I was asked last Friday on WGN Radio about my impressions after Neuqua Valley's 35-34, double-overtime victory against Waubonsie Valley at North Central College.
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Edgy's football blog | Being wrong is all right
October 9, 2012
I was thinking about a blog Mike Helfgot wrote a while back about how ranking players is an inexact science.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening Quarterback - Week 8
October 8, 2012
Week 7 featured several overtime games and a few top teams falling. It seems like this will be a year of uncertainty heading toward the end of the regular season.
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Edgy's football recruiting notes | Notre Dame leaves good impression on local recruits
October 8, 2012
Oak Park junior defensive end Nile Sykes wasn't sure what left a bigger impression on him Saturday after watching Notre Dame defeat Miami (Fla.) 41-3 at Soldier Field.
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Edgy Tim's 5 can't-miss games breakdown | Week 7
October 4, 2012
Waubonsie Valley vs. Neuqua Valley
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Edgy Tim on football | Making cases for No. 1
October 4, 2012
Go ahead, make your case.
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5 questions and answers with Edgy Tim | Week 7
October 4, 2012
Which 6-0 teams are a bit under the radar?
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Treadwell deserves one more star
October 2, 2012
Give him a fifth star. He's earned it.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening Quarterback | Week 7
October 1, 2012
Week 6 brought some shakeups near the top of the rankings. Let's have a look.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Garrett visits Michigan State; Weishar, Westphal talk Illinois
October 1, 2012
Plainfield South junior inside linebacker Clifton Garrett visited Michigan State last weekend.
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Edgy Tim's 5 games to watch breakdown | Week 6
September 28, 2012
Loyola at Mount Carmel
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Edgy Tim on football | 'D' still the key
September 27, 2012
No offense, but even with the evolution of offenses, defense still wins championships, for the most part.
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Week 6 | 5 questions and answers with Edgy Tim
September 26, 2012
Which traditional powers are close to being eliminated from playoff contention?
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Edgy blog | It's not easy being Ty Isaac
September 25, 2012
Ty Isaac is the top-ranked player in Illinois. It seems like the Joliet Catholic senior running back has the football world by its tail.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening Quarterback - Week 6
September 24, 2012
There were a handful of upsets in Week 5, but the top-ranked teams, for the most part, kept getting the job done.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Thornton's Banks visits Wisconsin; Illinois, NIU offer Wheaton North QB
September 24, 2012
Thornton senior defensive back Jalen Banks went to Wisconsin last weekend, his first official visit.
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Edgy Tim's 5 games to watch breakdown | Week 5
September 20, 2012
Mount Carmel at Brother Rice
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Edgy Tim on football | 8A in a class of its own this season
September 20, 2012
I have the same discussion every year at this time.
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5 questions and answers with Edgy Tim
September 19, 2012
1. Best turnarounds in 2012?
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Edgy Tim's football blog | Bolingbrook living up to No. 1 ranking - so far
September 19, 2012
I saw defending Class 8A state champion Bolingbrook on Saturday. I liked what I saw.
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Edgy Tim's football recruiting notes | Treadwell hits the road
September 17, 2012
Crete-Monee senior receiver Laquon Treadwell made an unofficial visit last weekend to Ole Miss, which faced Texas.
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Edgy Tim's Monday Evening Quarterback | Week 5
September 17, 2012
The conference season is just about in full swing with Week 4 in the books.
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Week 4 | Edgy Tim's 5 games to watch breakdown
September 13, 2012
Nazareth at Joliet Catholic
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Edgy Tim on football | Game of ball and strike could have lasting implications for some recruits
September 13, 2012
I can't help but wonder about the short- and long-term impact the Chicago Public Schools teachers' strike will have on football prospects.
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5 questions and answers with Edgy Tim O'Halloran
September 12, 2012
Which 0-3 teams have a chance to turn things around?
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Edgy's football blog | And the nominees are ...
September 11, 2012
Being a third of the way through the season, I figure why not throw out some player and coach of the year candidates. Of course these can (and probably will) change. And the nominees are ...
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Blog | Edgy Tim's Monday Evening Quarterback
September 10, 2012
Week 3 is in the books. Some observations:
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Football recruiting notes | Normal Community senior recalls Friday's hostage situation
September 10, 2012
Normal Community senior Randy Heideman had a day Friday he won't soon forget.
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Edgy Tim on football | Sure, the pass is a blast, but run is fun
September 6, 2012
Granted, some pass-happy teams will have players worthy of the talk. Ones who, so far, have backed it up.
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Edgy Tim's 5 games to watch breakdown
September 6, 2012
Marist at Nazareth
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5 questions and answers with Edgy Tim
September 5, 2012
Which teams have must-win games this week?
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Edgy's football blog | 10 teams that could be turning things around
September 4, 2012
You can't help but be happy for a handful of programs that have moved to the plus side of the ledger so far this season.
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Edgy's Tim O'Halloran's Monday Evening Quarterback
September 3, 2012
Week 2 didn't bring quite as many surprises as opening weekend, but we are starting to see some teams establish themselves.
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Football recruiting notes | NIU lands another from Aurora Christian
September 3, 2012
Northern Illinois recently added its third oral commitment from defending Class 3A state champion Aurora Christian when running back Joel Bouagnon picked the Huskies.
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Edgy Tim on football | Being right on schedule isn't an exact science
August 31, 2012
Playing a tough nonconference schedule has its benefits — and its issues.
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Edgy's 5 to watch breakdown
August 31, 2012
Glenbard North at Carmel
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Edgy Tim O'Halloran on football | Transfer pace picking up, but process not
August 28, 2012
I can't fathom the hours being put in at the Illinois High School Association offices investigating and ruling on football eligibility and transfers.
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Football recruiting | Oak Park's Sykes can't wait to get back; Florida offers Treadwell
August 27, 2012
One of the state's top underclassmen will have to wait to start his season.
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Edgy's take | Questions will find answers soon
August 23, 2012
The quest begins this week.
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Edgy Tim O'Halloran on football recruiting | Treadwell, Spearman, Garrett lead Core 6 at 7 on 7
May 28, 2012
Deerfield-based Core 6 Athletes traveled to Auburn Hills, Mich., where it finished second in the IMG Regional 7 on 7 during the weekend, earning an invitation to the IMG national 7 on 7 championship in late June in Bradenton, Fla.
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Edgy Tim O'Halloran on football | A look back at 2011, a glance ahead to 2012
December 1, 2011
Now that eight state champions have been crowned, let's look back and ahead.
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Edgy Tim O'Halloran on football | Time for state championship predictions
November 23, 2011
A great season will wrap up this weekend with eight state championships at Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
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Edgy Tim on the football playoffs | The 'Other Side' is real, too
November 11, 2010
There's the winning side and there's the "Other Side."