2016 Preseason Class 5A Coaches Poll

[BoardHater71]

 

5A

 

1. Independence

 

2. Oak Ridge

 

3. Rhea County

 

4. Hillsboro

 

5. Knoxville West

 

6. Morristown West

 

7. Henry County

 

8. Hendersonville (tie)

 

8. Sevier County (tie)

 

10. Brentwood

 

 

Thoughts!

[AllRegion]

I think Independence is just #1 because they're the reigning champs. They lost a ton of talent and Blade had been building towards that class. They'll still be good, but I don't see them repeating. I think Cane Ridge should be in the poll somewhere, as they could be dangerous and make a run. 5A is going to be uber-competitive this year...but if I had to pick a champion right now, I'd go with a Hillsboro vs Oak Ridge final, with Hillsboro coming out on top.

[BoardHater71]

Cane Ridge will be the sleeper team in 5A this year in Woods second year.

[TGUN]

Indy will be very good on D........ Loss of QB and WR chemistry will be a concern but they are the king of the hill until someone knocks them off..... There will be some surprise teams that are coming of age....

[BooWhoWiseMan]

I think my Summit Spartans will be competing for a top 10 spot. We will beat Indy this year and win the district. Our D will be the best in this area by far!!

[SweetScience]

I think Independence is just #1 because they're the reigning champs. They lost a ton of talent and Blade had been building towards that class. They'll still be good, but I don't see them repeating. I think Cane Ridge should be in the poll somewhere, as they could be dangerous and make a run. 5A is going to be uber-competitive this year...but if I had to pick a champion right now, I'd go with a Hillsboro vs Oak Ridge final, with Hillsboro coming out on top.

Hope you're right about us, but we have a lot of question marks coming into the season, especially on both sides of the ball and QB. We have a lot of gifted athletes if that accounts for anything though.

[TGUN]

I think my Summit Spartans will be competing for a top 10 spot. We will beat Indy this year and win the district. Our D will be the best in this area by far!!

[BooWhoWiseMan]

 

I think my Summit Spartans will be competing for a top 10 spot. We will beat Indy this year and win the district. Our D will be the best in this area by far!!

Before you lash out I was joking. Although after week 1 I do hope they do well!

[GWAVE1]

Independence is not going to be #1. They lost a ton of talent including Bunch who made that team go. Top ten I can see but not #1. Leaving Cane Ridge out with 20 returning starters is not a smart move. They should definitely be in there. Sevier Co I would drop.

[TGUN]

Before you lash out I was joking. Although after week 1 I do hope they do well!

 

Not going to lash out at anything..... your comment is what it is..... Summit will be better than they were last year that is for sure.... returning 13 seniors / and a talented group of juniors who just might know how to play the game.... as apposed to last years squad in which 5 seniors were on the team and 1 started....

 

Regarding their defense..... it will be pretty good..... the D Coordinator is as good as anyone's in the region.....

 

They don't belong on the list........ but the Doormat days / check the win column automatically when you see Summit on the schedule are over........

Edited July 7, 2016 by TGUN

[SdotBears]

Sevier Co I would drop.

We'll be good. Gallatin transfers on the way ðŸ‘

[GWAVE1]

We'll be good. Gallatin transfers on the way ðŸ‘

Not this year. Looks like we are getting the transfers this time. Several coming back to their roots.