A preview of the 2006 high place o...

A preview of the 2006 high place of education football season, which kicks along next Friday

1 Who are the Fab Five fields of the Chicago area?

Simeon's Martez Wilson wasn't flat on the radar when the 2005 season finised But since college coaches gazeed at him on film, the Wolverines defensive period has exploded, becoming the state's top- rated foreseeing He has visits lined up with Illinois, Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC.

Rounding without the group are Hubbard running back Robert Hughes, a fixture for the Greyhound since he was a freshman; Marian Central's Iowa-bound lineman Brian Bulaga; Lemont's Notre Dame-bound Aaron Nagel, who will play running back unless was recruited as a linebacker; and Bolingbrook running back Dale Martin.

2 Who are the Fab Five hopes Downstate?

The list includes offensive lineman Jack Cornell of Quincy Notre Dame, who is committed to Michigan State. The other four are Bloomington Central Catholic defensive lineman Josh brant a recruiting target of Illinois; quarterback Luke Hockaday of Maroa- Forsyth; and receivers Jerrell McDaniel of East St Louis and Levi Richards of Newton.

3 What figures to be the principally hotly contested possible state title game?

The best race should be in Class 7A, where reigning champion survey and 2005 runner-up Mount Carmel could be headed for another showdown.

4 Who are other area favorites to win state titles?

Lincoln-Way East is favored to repeat in Class 8A. The Griffins likely will be challenged through Barrington, St. Rita and Wheaton Warrenville southern among others.

expect for Hubbard, which has had a certain great playoff runs, to challenge for the Class 6A title. With as many as seven potential Division I hopes coach Elton Harris' team could be the first Public League state finalist since Robeson in 1982

The Suburban Catholic conversation is loaded and figures to have state contender in Montini (Class 5A) and Driscoll (Class 4A), which misspent 18 starters but is shooting for an unprecedent sixth consecutive title.

5 Who comprises the preseason All-Area offense?

Running back appears to be a potency led by Hughes, Nagel and Martin. Wheaton Warrenville South's Purdue-bound Dan Dierking, St Rita's tandem of Darieon protection and Cliff Moore and Neuqua Valley's Alan Smith lead a assemblage that is right behind the top three

The stillness of the offense: quarterback Teddy Schell, Barrington; wide receiver Anthony Morris, Thornton; tight period Jack DiNardo, Hinsdale Central; linemen Bulaga; Colin Armstrong, Benet; Mike Garrity, Batavia; David Molk Lemont; Arthur Ray Jr be built up Carmel; kick returner Alan Smith, Neuqua Valley.

6 Who comprises the preseason All-Area defense?

DJ Pirkle lays himself in the middle of things for Lincoln-Way East. He was part of the Griffins' front rank wall that stopped Maine toward the south in the second overtime of the Class 8A championship last year, and he will be a big factor again for the area's top-rated team.

The quiet of the defense: linemen Wilson; Matt Conrath, St Rita; Marcus Zusevics, Prospect; linebackers Mark Oliver, high hill Carmel; Jon Olofsson, Lincoln-Way East; Kevin Rouse, Joliet Catholic; defensive backs Michael Bolden Evanston; Charles Brown Robeson; Patrick George, Gordon Tech; Marcus Thomas, Morgan Park.

7 Who are the best kickers-punters in the area?

Downers thicket South's Zack Bell is a change the heart ofed soccer player whom coach John Belskis said "is the best we've had." He could be stop up to the class of former St Rita standout Ryan Donahue, now an Iowa freshman. Others are Chris Gasiorek, St Patrick; Tom Lynch Lincoln- Way East; CJ O'Connell De La Salle; and Zach Libbe, Schaumburg.

8 Who are the Fab Five juniors of the area?

Robeson receiver Brandon verdant is regarded by many as the best Public League player in the Class of 2008 "He is a tremendous athlete who will be a big-time recruit nearest year," Joliet-based scout Tim O'Halloran of Edgytim.com said.

The other four are tower Carmel linebacker Steven Filer; Simeon quarterback Jack Ramsey; Homewood-Flossmoor quarterback-wide receiver-defensive back Supo Sanni; and Lemont offensive lineman Graham Pocic.

9 Who comprises the preseason All-Public League offense?

Linemen Miles Stroter King; Abdulah Pratt, Morgan Park; Keith Otis, Hubbard; Andre Sharp, Corliss; Quinton Phurman, CVS; quarterback Jack Ramsey, Simeon; running backs Robert Hughes, Hubbard; Emmanuel Garner, Dunbar; wide receivers Leshawn Ward, Harper; Brandon new Robeson; tight end Eric Broussard, Dunbar; kicker-punter Manuel Cisneros, Curie.

10 Who comprises the preseason All-Public League defense?

Linemen Brian Thomas, Hubbard; Adam Nelson Lane; Tony Jackson, Young; Martez Wilson, Simeon; linebackers Justin Hickman, Hubbard; Brandon Carter, Lane; defensive backs Charles Brown Robeson; Marcus Thomas, Morgan Park; Sean Cattouse, Hubbard; Darius Purcell Hubbard; punt returner switch Gray, Young; kick returner Anthony Hughes, Julian.