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School: Brother Rice

Mascot: Crusaders

Conference: Chicago Catholic League Blue

Team Twitter: @BrotherRiceFootball

Assistant Coaches: George Badke Dan Ward Bill Hardy Mike McGinnis Richie Lane Jimmy Flynn Joe Janovjak Mike Emanuelson

2015 results: 10-2 (3-1 CCL Blue). The Crusaders made the Class 8A state playoff field. Brother Rice defeated Bartlett and South Elgin before losing to Palatine in quarterfinal round action.

2016 Brother Rice Crusaders schedule

Marist @ Soldier Field

Crete Monee

@ Aurora Christian

Montini Catholic

@ Providence

Mt.Carmel

St. Joseph

@ St. Rita

Loyola

2016 Brother Rice Crusaders Summer/7on7 plans

Northwestern

NIU

SXU

Richards

Did you know...that Brother Rice won 10 games in 2015 and was the first time the Crusaders had won 10 or more games since 2005.

Top Impact Player for Brother Rice in 2016? Illinois verbal commit WR Ricky Smalling is no question the player that will draw the most attention on the field this season for the Crusaders. Smalling is an impact receiver who opponents must game plan for week in and week out.

Biggest Concern heading into 2016? Can the Crusaders find an answer from graduated QB Cam Miller? Miller was a school record setting quarterback and the Brother Rice offense needs a very consistent passing game to succeed.

EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2016 Brother Rice Crusaders? Picking anyone in the rugged CCL Blue is always a struggle. You have basically five teams who year in and year out have a chance to win a state title and that includes Brother Rice. Rice has been on a roll, welcomes back a good core of starters and the underclassmen group has been very strong.

EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for Brother Rice? 6-3/5-4.