Mr. Football Semifinalists Announced

[NCSdad1962]

One question if wc#2 stats were correct on Bituli, with only 50 tackles in 10 games, why was he even nominated? Thsee awards are supposed to be best HIGH SCHOOL players for 2015, not best potential players at next level based on their size. Just asking not demeaning this particular player I've not seen him play, but if the 50 is accurate that seems a bit questionable.

 

It truly is one of those "stats are deceiving" things.  He missed 1 mid-season game with an injury (so only 9 games played) and only played a few quarters of all the second halves this year.  Trust me, you don't want him playing against the other team's JV late in games.  

[NCSdad1962]

And if he had good tackling form he would be dangerous. He just grabs people up high and throws um down, He's a beastly beast

 

I'm suspecting that form will be refined during the summer.

[MustangNation007]

again your are listing his size and hype, end of day awards should be on merrit. I'm not saying huntingdon is being snubbed, what I'm saying is there is probably 100 more lineman in 1A with almost double that output. My argument is the award has drifted to college potential that does not always pan out and some really exceptional high school players get looked over because they were just awesome highs choose players with awesome stats but have a high school frame not a D1 frame. It should be best player on Merritt of the year, not what they MIGHT do at the next level. The playing time has no meaning either, Huntingdon first team has played 4 qtrs in 3 games all year as well and still have 3 or 4 players with more tackles. I'm just question the system and methiology of the process not necessarily Bituli himself, again I've not seen him play.

huntingdon benefitted from the same thing a few years ago. Chris Donald didn't do much at all his senior year but because he was a big D1 Recruit he won mr football

[wildcat89]

was the middle one a finalist?

I don't think Austin was a finalist but does have a gold ball and ring! Congrats to Preston Rice and the rest of the nominees!

[MustangNation007]

I don't think Austin was a finalist but does have a gold ball and ring! Congrats to Preston Rice and the rest of the nominees!

that's what I thought. I'd take that over a rigged popularity contest any day!!

[pujo]

I'm suspecting that form will be refined during the summer.

Yep that will be fixed.

[wildcat89]

that's what I thought. I'd take that over a rigged popularity contest any day!!

We had a finalist that year in Boston Ray, he finished runner up to Bkevins but it wasn't hard to see who was better in the championship game, but hey Boston got the ring and I'm pretty sure he wouldn't trade with him!

[warriorhalloffamer3]

Thought the Keebler kid from Boyd buc would be up for the award. Best lineman we have seen all year

[MustangNation007]

So from the 4 nominated it will be narrowed down to 2 before the banquet?

[ysoangry]

Congrats to the West TN finalists. Very proud to see our very own Dresser Winn on the list. Curious, has Dresden ever had a Mr Football finalist?

Pretty sure Dale Hutcherson was nominated a few years back. He had some crazy numbers.

[horse]

Wilkes from Lake Co should win it.But probably won't he is the best player of the four backs.

Edited November 5, 2015 by horse

[Creekbankbuttspank]

And if he had good tackling form he would be dangerous. He just grabs people up high and throws um down, He's a beastly beast