5A & 6A AP Poll

[MJGOLDENBEARS]

4 minutes ago, Swipes said:

There is a definitely an argument they shouldn't be in.  Germantown more so than Cordova since Cordova beat Germantown and also are 2-1 not 1-2.  Cordova's loss came against a Mississippi Power in South Panola who is ranked top 300 teams in the nation and has won 10 state championships in the last 26 years

Never sold on Cordova, until they beat Whitehaven lol

[kwc]

Gentleman:

This was brought toy attention a while back and it has changed how I view the AP. The AP is just that, the Associated Press. They are comprised of writers from large papers and not small ones. If you look at who makes up those writers then you will see that there are WAY more AP writers from East and Middle TN then from West TN. Nothing sinister about it, it's just the way it is. When these guys vote, they vote for who they are familiar with, and they are familiar with teams in or near their area. Once you leave Nashville and head to Memphis you run into Jackson and then Memphis. Those TWO supply your West TN AP voters. That's it. So, most of the AP voters don't really know West TN HS football. They are too busy writing articles about football, soccer, volleyball, and other fall sports. So the AP vote has little priority. They get a list, see the record, cast a vote. No research. Who has the time or cares?

Don't fret it.

Edited September 10, 2019 by kwc

[MLREB]

53 minutes ago, kwc said:

Gentleman:

This was brought toy attention a while back and it has changed how I view the AP. The AP is just that, the Associated Press. They are comprised of writers from large papers and not small ones. If you look at who makes up those writers then you will see that there are WAY more AP writers from East and Middle TN then from West TN. Nothing sinister about it, it's just the way it is. When these guys vote, they vote for who they are familiar with, and they are familiar with teams in or near their area. Once you leave Nashville and head to Memphis you run into Jackson and then Memphis. Those TWO supply your West TN AP voters. That's it. So, most of the AP voters don't really know West TN HS football. They are too busy writing articles about football, soccer, volleyball, and other fall sports. So the AP vote has little priority. They get a list, see the record, cast a vote. No research. Who has the time or cares?

Don't fret it.

Tournament sport.:...doesn’t matter who is ranked where anytime during the season. You will have the chance to prove your team’s actual ranking in the playoffs. 

[Red Rebels]

15 hours ago, kwc said:

Nothing sinister about it, it's just the way it is. When these guys vote, they vote for who they are familiar with, and they are familiar with teams in or near their area.

Last Poll                                        Current Poll

1. Oakland (14)       2-0        157  1                                        1. Oakland (14)           3-0         174      1

2. Maryville              2-0        140  2                                       2. Maryville                  3-0         154      2

3. Whitehaven (1)    2-0        126  3                                      3. Ravenwood (2)        3-0         137      4

4. Ravenwood (1)    2-0        113  4                                      4. Whitehaven (2)        3-0         134      3

Others receiving 12 or more points:                                  8. Dobyns-Bennett      3-0         44

 Farragut 20,  Dobyns Bennett 19    

 

I agree it's a tournament sport, so it doesn't matter, but I think there is some sinister manipulation going on. My guess would be from the Upper East TN area where they actually kicked Greeneville out of their "coverage area" when they got good. 

There are two new voters this week and WH got an additional 10 pts for a first. but dropped in total points. That is sinister and petty, but as MLRB said, it doesn't matter. I think the top 4 are correct and they are way ahead of the pack.      

[GWAVE1]

55 minutes ago, Red Rebels said:

Last Poll                                        Current Poll

1. Oakland (14)       2-0        157  1                                        1. Oakland (14)           3-0         174      1

2. Maryville              2-0        140  2                                       2. Maryville                  3-0         154      2

3. Whitehaven (1)    2-0        126  3                                      3. Ravenwood (2)        3-0         137      4

4. Ravenwood (1)    2-0        113  4                                      4. Whitehaven (2)        3-0         134      3

Others receiving 12 or more points:                                  8. Dobyns-Bennett      3-0         44

 Farragut 20,  Dobyns Bennett 19    

 

I agree it's a tournament sport, so it doesn't matter, but I think there is some sinister manipulation going on. My guess would be from the Upper East TN area where they actually kicked Greeneville out of their "coverage area" when they got good. 

There are two new voters this week and WH got an additional 10 pts for a first. but dropped in total points. That is sinister and petty, but as MLRB said, it doesn't matter. I think the top 4 are correct and they are way ahead of the pack.      

I agree with that.  Those top 4 are the best in my opinion.  

[Red Rebels]

Class 6A

                                        Record       Pts      Prv

1. Oakland (17)                 4-0         188      1

2. Maryville                        4-0         165      2

3. Ravenwood (2)              4-0         157      3

4. Whitehaven                    3-1        121      4

5. Bradley Central              3-1         100      7

6. Dobyns Bennett             3-0         79        8

7. Brentwood                     3-1         71        5

8. Cordova                         3-1         59       10

9. Houston                         4-0         34       NR

10. Riverdale                     3-1         32       6   

Others receiving 12 or more points: Wilson Central 16.

Edited September 16, 2019 by Red Rebels

[Red Rebels]

Class 5A

                                        Record       Pts      Prv

1. Knox Central (16)        4-0            180     1

2. Beech (1)                     4-0            160     2

3. Powell (1)                     4-0            142     3

4. Kirby                             3-0            98       6

5. David Crockett             3-0             94       5

6. Summit                         4-0             76      8

7. Henry County               2-2             59      9

8. Knoxville West             4-0              55     10

9. Page                            3-1              46      4

10. South Doyle               3-1              42      7

Others receiving 12 or more points: Gallatin (1) 36.

[thegreatone36]

10 minutes ago, Red Rebels said:

Class 5A

                                        Record       Pts      Prv

1. Knox Central (16)        4-0            180     1

2. Beech (1)                     4-0            160     2

3. Powell (1)                     4-0            142     3

4. Kirby                             3-0            98       6

5. David Crockett             3-0             94       5

6. Summit                         4-0             76      8

7. Henry County               2-2             59      9

8. Knoxville West             4-0              55     10

9. Page                            3-1              46      4

10. South Doyle               3-1              42      7

Others receiving 12 or more points: Gallatin (1) 36.

I appreciate us still not making top 10. Shows the disrespect IMO. Hillsboro was a #4 team in 5A. That was until Gallatin beat them 49-14. 

[eers]

1 hour ago, thegreatone36 said:

I appreciate us still not making top 10. Shows the disrespect IMO. Hillsboro was a #4 team in 5A. That was until Gallatin beat them 49-14. 

Not disrespect. Just as I said earlier, they (as myself) probably haven’t seen them play. Hillsboro is struggling and it’s apparent MJ isn’t what they typically are. Unfortunately there’s a historical component to it and Gallatin has to overcome some not so pleasant years.

That said, I believe their current body of work justifies a top 10 ranking.  Now for the guy who gave them a first place vote... that’s a different story. 

[GWAVE1]

1 hour ago, eers said:

Not disrespect. Just as I said earlier, they (as myself) probably haven’t seen them play. Hillsboro is struggling and it’s apparent MJ isn’t what they typically are. Unfortunately there’s a historical component to it and Gallatin has to overcome some not so pleasant years.

That said, I believe their current body of work justifies a top 10 ranking.  Now for the guy who gave them a first place vote... that’s a different story. 

Historical component??  Because Summit, Page and Kirby have one??  Crockett has one?  Maybe that guy has actually seen Gallatin.  

Edited September 16, 2019 by GWAVE1

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[PatriotNation]

22 minutes ago, STARSNBARS said:

https://sonnymoorepowerratings.com/h-s-foot.htm

 

Henry County with one of the toughest Strength of Schedules