Soddy Daisy No.1 in Coaches' Poll

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For the first time in the 20-year history of the Tennessee High School Wrestling Coaches’ Poll, Soddy Daisy is ranked No.1 in the season-opening rankings.

 

Coach Steve Henry’s Trojans are 5-0 on the year and have a power ranking of 92, seven points ahead of second place Cleveland (85).

 

Christian Brothers (82), Father Ryan (78) and Baylor (70) complete the top five.

 

Soddy Daisy finished first in the final poll of the 2006-07 season, but has never been No.1 in the opening poll prior to this season. The Trojans highest previous ranking in a season-opening poll has been at No.2 on three occasions – Dec. 2010, Nov. 2006, Dec. 2001.

 

Coaches and wrestlers across the state will have a chance to see many of the teams ranked in the top 12 this weekend at the Cleveland Duals.

 

Soddy Daisy, Cleveland, Christian Brothers, Father Ryan, Baylor, Science Hill and Independence are among the 17 teams at the 27th Annual Cleveland Duals. Soddy Daisy hosts Christian Brothers on Friday.

 

No.8 Ravenwood will compete in the 16-team Slam Fest at Clarksville High School.

 

First Poll – Dec. 5, 2011

1. Soddy Daisy (92)

2. Cleveland (85)

3. Christian Brothers (82)

4. Father Ryan (78)

5. Baylor (70)

6. Bradley Central (63)

7. Science Hill (35)

8. Ravenwood (34)

9. Clarksville (27)

10. McCallie (22)

11. Wilson Central (15)

12. Independence (13)

 

Others receiving votes: BLACKMAN, BRENTWOOD ACADEMY, CHATTANOOGA CENTRAL, FRANKLIN, GIBBS, MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY, OOLTEWAH, TULLAHOMA, WALKER VALLEY

 

 

Coaches Poll History: McCallie assistant coach Luther Killian started the poll in the fall of 1992 while a coach and teacher at Montgomery Bell Academy and has been the director for all 20 seasons.

 

The poll is primarily a measure of dual meet strength with some consideration to individual tournament strength.

 

“I feel the poll is a great way to promote the sport of wrestling across the state,†said Killian. Wrestlers work hard and they should be rewarded for their efforts with good publicity.â€

 

First and Final Polls: Nine different schools have held the top spot in the opening poll at least once, while seven different schools have been No.1 in the final poll on at least one occasion.

 

First Poll – No.1: Baylor (5), Bradley Central (4), Father Ryan (3), McCallie (2), Overton (2), Cleveland, Franklin, Red Bank, Soddy Daisy.

 

Final Poll – No.1: Bradley Central (7), Baylor (5), Father Ryan (3), Cleveland, McCallie, Overton, Soddy Daisy.

 

No.1 – Start & Finish: Four schools have been ranked No.1 in the opening poll and the final poll a total of six times; McCallie (1992-93), Overton (1996-97), Bradley Central (1998-99), Bradley Central (2001-02), Bradley Central (2003-04), Baylor (2005-06).

 

In Every Final Poll: Bradley Central and Father Ryan are the only two schools to have been in the top 10 in every final poll for the first 19 years.

 

Original Voters: Tony Bradley, Bill Brimer, Steve Henry, Walt Holmes, Luther Killian, Al Miller, Frank Simpson, Chris Vandergriff, G.P. West

 

First Year of the Coaches’ Poll

Nov. 23, 1992 ... Jan. 18, 1993 (first and final polls)

 

1 McCallie ... McCallie

2 Overton ... Kirby

3 Father Ryan ... Cleveland

4 Baylor ... Bradley Central

5 Kirby ... Overton

6 Cleveland ... Brentwood HS

7 Brentwood HS ... Germantown

8 Red Bank ... Red Bank

8 Soddy Daisy ... McGavock

10 Germantown ... Father Ryan

 

 

Coaches Quotes:

“Praise to Luther for his efforts on organizing the poll for 20 years … He has done a wonderful job on getting the voters to rank the teams across the state.â€

Artie Manning, assistant coach, Clarksville HS

 

“The poll has been a real constant in the wrestling world each week during the season.â€

G.P. West (original voter)

 

 

“The poll is an excellent way to bring recognition to teams across the state.â€

Chris Vandergriff (original voter)

 

“For us in east Tennessee, it’s a good measuring stick on how we stack up against teams from other parts of the state … I post the rankings outside my classroom each week.â€

Jeff Price, head coach Science Hill

 

 

contact B.B. Branton at william.branton@comcast.net also posted on chattanoogan.com

Edited December 6, 2011 by bbb

[memphissoccerpimp22]

Who are the voters now

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Who are the voters now

 

 

you will need to contact Luther Killian for that info ... -- b.b.b.

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Who are the voters now

If I'm not mistaken, it's glc, xwrist, rabbitt, cupcake, and Jacob Stevens mommy.

 

Bcb iii

 

 

I will be in attendance fri nite for the bros vs SODDY BY GODDDDD and need some extra Xmas money. If any of you men or ladies from the west would like to place a wager, the window will be open..

 

Bcb iii

Edited December 6, 2011 by bear cat brown

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