Hello. My name is Tim O'Halloran, otherwise known in the prep football circles as EDGYTIM and the publisher of www.edgytim.com as part of the Rivals.com network.

For some strange reasons, the brain trust here at your Chicago Sun-Times felt that for some wild
reason adding me to the lineup of bloggers might be a good idea?

Well, as I've said for years, I'm always very thankful for lowered expectations.

Today, let's recap my Opening Night travels to Frankfort.

Hello. My name is Tim O'Halloran, otherwise known in the prep football circles as EDGYTIM and the publisher of www.edgytim.com as part of the Rivals.com network.

For some strange reasons, the brain trust here at your Chicago Sun-Times felt that for some wild
reason adding me to the lineup of bloggers might be a good idea?

Well, as I've said for years, I'm always very thankful for lowered expectations.

This past weekend, I spent my weekend on the road checking out six different games over three days.

Today, let's recap my Opening Night travels to Frankfort.

Let's call this my Diary of a Madman if you will.

Friday at Lincoln-Way East- For the past several years on my website, I've set up a contest where I allow the fans of the site nominate and vote for my opening Friday night game, and for the 2nd straight season the fans decided to send me to check out Providence Catholic at Lincoln-Way East. Hey, no problem fans and this game so far has never disappointed.

I liked what I saw from both the Griffins and the Celtics on Friday night.

Now, keep in mind that this was a first game, and traditionally if your at the top of your game in Week 1, your basically in trouble down the road. My experience is that teams and coaches make the most progress and adjustment from Week 1 to Week 2. Certainly, the Griffins had issues despite the win and the Celtics have aspects to work on as well.

I have a feeling that Providence Catholic still has a very good team lurking out on the Emerald Isle despite the 14-6 loss to East. I see the makings of a team that once again this season could get better and better as the year progresses. Yet the main question for any fan that bleeds Green and White is can the Celtics get to at least five, as in five regular season wins playing in the toughest conference in Illinois, the Chicago Catholic League Blue? If they can get to at least five, I wouldn't be shocked to see another run similar to the 2006 season that had Providence roll from a 1-4 start to a the state semifinals. Yes folks, the ingredients look to be there again.

Lincoln-Way East? Has any program in the history of Illinois has as much success as the Griffins have had over the past few years as literally a brand new school? East has numbers, coaching, talent and an incredible fan base and community support that is second to none. Look for East to continue to roll along in Class 8A again this season and this team will challenge all comers.

Next time around, I'll fill you in on the Montini Catholic upset win over Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin along with the triple header Preseason Prep Bowl Kickoff Classic on Sunday at historic Soldier Field.

Side note: Here's a get well soon to Tim Maher aka Da Big Guy, who had open heart surgery and is recovering this week after a successful procedure.

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