Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Which 4 year State Title Run Was Better? Simeon's or Peoria Manual's?
Simeon Wolverines just finished up winning their 4th Straight Class 4A State Title and people are asking was it as impressive as Peoria Manual's run(1994-1997)? I might be in the minority and say yes it COULD BE!!!!! Here's my reasoning: yes 4 class system in Illinois is watered down at this time. Yes 2 class system was better and Peoria Manual's run was impressive. But Simeon to me had to go through a harder schedule in the regular season's and the road to the State Finals was tougher. First of all Simeon played multiple National Games against out of state teams over a 4 year period. Peoria Manual beat Oak Hill Academy in 1996 in Arkansas I believe. Yes there was a 300 mile restriction in place then also for Illinois teams to travel. I maintain getting through the Chicago Public League and the Sectionals Simeon had to go through. They to me were tougher than the Mid State 6 that Peoria Manual played in. Also Sergio McClain,Marcus Griffin, and Frankie Williams were not as good as Jabari Parker. Simeon had a supporting cast of Kendrick Nunn,Steve Taylor and Brandon Spearman over those 4 years. Also Simeon had to play prep school factories like Findlay Prep, Montverde Academy and such. By the way Simeon also beat Oak Hill Academy by a pretty good margin this season. One thing I will give Peoria Manual, their competition at the State Finals was a lot tougher, Thornton for 3 years, Whitney Young in 1997 for sure. But Simeon had to get by tough Whitney Young and Curie teams three years in a row in Sectional play. My opinion is Simeon's total run regular season, regional,sectional play were tougher, and Manual's State Finals was tougher. SLIGHT EDGE TO SIMEON'S 4 YEAR RUN!!!!!!! I DON'T SEE IT EVER BEING DUPLICATED AGAIN!!!!!!! THIS IS MY RANT FOR TODAY, GOD BLESS EVERYONE AND PEACE TO THE CREATURES!!!!!!!!!
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