The new 3A AP poll

[cofo]

I'd go with:

 

1.) Alcoa: last week was just an anomoly and this week is when the Tornadoes re-group and run the table. Alcoa was an underdog against Maryville but when they lost to a team that had no business beating them that is the motivation that puts their intensity over the edge. It's very similar to when Alcoa lost to Fulton in 2006 and ran the table after that game. This will be very similar.

 

2.) Austin-East: the Road Runners are #2 because their losses were to strong AAA teams (Powell & West). The last 2 weeks AE has surrended 7 points in each of their wins over Fulton & Alcoa.

 

3.) Milan: the Bulldogs have a really nice win over an outstanding Humboldt Vikings squad. Their upcoming games with the likes of South Gibson & Westview should tell us more. I wish Milan played Huntingdon this year.

 

4.) Fairview: when will anyone take notice that this team is good? The Jackets have yet to truly be tested all year long and have 3 impressive wins over Cheatham County, Lewis County, & Page. Their matchups with Marshall & Giles will decide the district crown.

 

5.) CAK: the Warriors were just knocked off by Grace in a bit of an upset. The opening win over Anderson County was impressive. The week's contest with an always gritty Loudon bunch should tell us more. I look forward to their meetings with Kingston & Alcoa.

 

6.) Pearl-Cohn: the Firebirds losses came at the hands of BGA & Blackman. That's no disgrace. Pearl-Cohn still has matchups with Maplewood, MBA, David Lipscomb, and CPA remaining on the schedule. I see them as a Top 10 caliber team but making the postseason will be challenging with that schedule.

 

7.) CPA: they are unbeaten and have an impressive win over Goodpasture. Outside of this we really do not know that much about where the Lions stand. Meetings with David Lipscomb, Maplewood, and Pearl-Cohn will tell us much more.

 

8.) Smith County: the Owls continue to show us why they are one of the more underrated teams in the midstate area. They have an impressive start to the season going, including a nice victory over Gordonsville. I look forward to their matchup with DeKalb County this week. That contest should decide the district title.

 

9.) Loudon: the Redskins only loss came at the hands of Alcoa. Outside of this they are off to a solid start and continue to fly under the radar. The win over Lenoir City was considered to be an upset but it was a quality win. This week's matchup with CAK should be a good indicator of how worthy they are of this ranking.

 

10.) Elizabethton/Sullivan North: this week's matchup between these 2 teams should tell us who stays in the Top 10 and who departs. It will be for the 1-AA district crown.

[cofo]

I'd go with:

 

1.) Alcoa: last week was just an anomoly and this week is when the Tornadoes re-group and run the table. Alcoa was an underdog against Maryville but when they lost to a team that had no business beating them that is the motivation that puts their intensity over the edge. It's very similar to when Alcoa lost to Fulton in 2006 and ran the table after that game. This will be very similar.

 

2.) Austin-East: the Road Runners are #2 because their losses were to strong AAA teams (Powell & West). The last 2 weeks AE has surrended 7 points in each of their wins over Fulton & Alcoa.

 

3.) Milan: the Bulldogs have a really nice win over an outstanding Humboldt Vikings squad. Their upcoming games with the likes of South Gibson & Westview should tell us more. I wish Milan played Huntingdon this year.

 

4.) Fairview: when will anyone take notice that this team is good? The Jackets have yet to truly be tested all year long and have 3 impressive wins over Cheatham County, Lewis County, & Page. Their matchups with Marshall & Giles will decide the district crown.

 

5.) CAK: the Warriors were just knocked off by Grace in a bit of an upset. The opening win over Anderson County was impressive. The week's contest with an always gritty Loudon bunch should tell us more. I look forward to their meetings with Kingston & Alcoa.

 

6.) Pearl-Cohn: the Firebirds losses came at the hands of BGA & Blackman. That's no disgrace. Pearl-Cohn still has matchups with Maplewood, MBA, David Lipscomb, and CPA remaining on the schedule. I see them as a Top 10 caliber team but making the postseason will be challenging with that schedule.

 

7.) CPA: they are unbeaten and have an impressive win over Goodpasture. Outside of this we really do not know that much about where the Lions stand. Meetings with David Lipscomb, Maplewood, and Pearl-Cohn will tell us much more.

 

8.) Smith County: the Owls continue to show us why they are one of the more underrated teams in the midstate area. They have an impressive start to the season going, including a nice victory over Gordonsville. I look forward to their matchup with DeKalb County this week. That contest should decide the district title.

 

9.) Loudon: the Redskins only loss came at the hands of Alcoa. Outside of this they are off to a solid start and continue to fly under the radar. The win over Lenoir City was considered to be an upset but it was a quality win. This week's matchup with CAK should be a good indicator of how worthy they are of this ranking.

 

10.) Elizabethton/Sullivan North: this week's matchup between these 2 teams should tell us who stays in the Top 10 and who departs. It will be for the 1-AA district crown.

[OffTheRecord]

Right now I would go with Milan. After a few more weeks I might change my mind.

[cofo]

sounds like Alcoa had a bad recruiting year.... 2 losses??...LOL..doing a beat down on Milan while licking your wounds is OK....we'll see in Cookville in December (if either of us are there)

[Bulldog Fan #2]

Can Milan beat Fairview and CPA this year!

 

 

I would think we can handle Fairview even though they are improved. CPA will have to be seen. I know they are also much better than last year and have a new staff. I am unsure if they are still the pass happy group of the past.

[DHSFB64]

Milan does play Huntingdon this year. Will be Milan's best test until the playoffs!!!

 

Indeed it will be.. Mustangs are 1A school who have potential of winning the Gold

 

Humboltd 2A was a great win for the Dawgs while still having growing pains for the saeson

Edited September 14, 2011 by DHSFB64

[DHSFB64]

Can Milan beat Fairview and CPA this year!

 

Yes , wherther either happens is to be seen later in season..dont forget Camden and WV are still alive in W.Tn 3AA....IMO polls are for sportswriters who have no idea what their hometown teams have accomplished , they also play fantasy football

[coachrus]

I would think we can handle Fairview even though they are improved. CPA will have to be seen. I know they are also much better than last year and have a new staff. I am unsure if they are still the pass happy group of the past.

 

 

CPA yardage stats through 3 games (from unapproved website that CoachT will not let me quote but begins with MP):

 

Rushing yards per game = 229

Passing yards per game = 192

Edited September 14, 2011 by coachrus

[glover]

CPA yardage stats through 3 games (from unapproved website that CoachT will not let me quote but begins with MP):

 

Rushing yards per game = 229

Passing yards per game = 192

You want a cookie?

Edited September 14, 2011 by glover

[CyclonePrider]

sounds like Alcoa had a bad recruiting year.... 2 losses??...LOL..doing a beat down on Milan while licking your wounds is OK....we'll see in Cookville in December (if either of us are there)

Alcoa could lose 10 games and the polls will still have them #1. They are stuck on stupid.

[GoddardField]

Alcoa could lose 10 games and the polls will still have them #1. They are stuck on stupid.

 

Which makes sense since Alcoa has already lost 2 games (a 7pt loss to arguably the best team in the state and a statistically bizarre lost to Austin East) and yet we fell to 4th. This all after being undefeated in 2A/3A for nearly 8 years.

[BCsportsfan]

Which makes sense since Alcoa has already lost 2 games (a 7pt loss to arguably the best team in the state and a statistically bizarre lost to Austin East) and yet we fell to 4th. This all after being undefeated in 2A/3A for nearly 8 years.

 

 

With the injuries and the 17 point loss to AE......Alcoa has now got to prove themselves all over. The Team can not live off the Players that graduated. Maybe the younger players can step up starting tonight.