Team Preview: TF South
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School: TF South
Mascot: Rebels
Conference: South Suburban Blue Conference
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Head Coach: Bob Padjen
Assistant Coaches: Trent Jensen, Doug Smith, Jessie Kickertt, Jonathan Hill, Mike Tisza, Chet Hanson, Mike Anaclario, Rob Shell, Eric Valiska, Tim Russell
2016 results: 7-3 (5-1 South Suburban Blue Conference). The Rebels made the IHSA Class 6A state playoff field and lost to Rock Island in the 6A opening round action.
2017 TF South Rebels schedule
8/25 at EC Central 7pm
9/1 Urban Prep Academy(Home)
9/8 TF North (Home)
9/15 at Hillcrest
9/22 Lemont (Home)
9/29 Tinley Park
10/5 at Bremen
10/12 Reavis (Home-Homecoming)
10/19 at Oak Forest
Returning Offensive Starters
Johnt'e Crawford -Running Back, 5'11", 180 -2018
Charles Peoples-Fullback,5'10", 225-2018
Preston Gun - 5'8", Running Back,5'8",165-2018
Kendall Robinzine-Tackle 6'3", 240-2018
Austin Velasquez- Center 6'0", 240-2018
Returning Defensive Starters
Johnt'e Crawford- Linebacker 5'11", 180-2018
Hasan Jackson-Def Tackle-6'4", 242, 2018
Connor Framke-def Tackle/Nose-6'1" 200-2018
Avaun Hawkins-Corner-5'11"-160-2018
Antonius Finch-Ell-Safety-5'9", 160-2018
Soloman Ware-Safety- 5'10", 140-2018
Justin Mason-Corner-6'4", 185-2018
Newcomers to Watch
Michael Smith, Linebacker-2020
Anthony Lewis, Wide Receiver-2018
Keivion Whaley, Offensive Tackle-2018
Kameron Clayton, Quarterback-2019
2017 TF South Rebels summer Camp/7on7 plans
Wed. June 21st at Bloom 2pm
Sat. June 24th at Richards 9am
Wed. July 12th at HF 5pm
Did You Know That...first year head coach Bob Padjen will take over form his brother Tom Padjen who retired from TF South after a 40 years as head coach. Bob Padjen has been an assistant under his brother for 23 seasons.
Top Impact Player for TF South 2017? Senior RB/LB Johnt'e Crawford is a three year starter for the Rebels and an impact player on both sides of the football. Crawford is part of a strong senior class in 2017 for TF South and Crawford will draw more recruiting looks this fall.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Rebels find a quarterback this summer? TF South graduated QB Reis Padjen this past spring. So who steps up?
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 TF South Rebels?
Don't expect an issue with the transition from Tom Padjen to Bob Padjen for the Rebels and expect a very good Rebels team back once again this fall. This Rebels team has some talent and athletes in the program. If the Rebels can settle on the quarterback position they have a chance to play again in the state playoffs in 2017.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the TF South Rebels? 7-2/6-3