Mr. Football

[Vikingalumnist]

Our RB Cedric Wilkerson leads the state in rushing with 2166 yds. He also has 318 yds receiving and 68 tackles for the season. He also has 4 Int's. I am asking you experts will he win or is this a political reward?

[BURLEY]

Take it from someone who has been there. it is 90% political. The best will not always win. IF you are deep in the playoffs he has a better shot. just like the Heisman and the BCS.

[dandy82]

Most of the time, anyone who wins a Mr Football award is deserving, although you can make a point for several kids each year. Most times, I have problems with all state selections, as I never believe the best kids make all state.

 

I also watched one of the high school all star games and wonder how a kid gets selected on these teams. While there are many good players participating, I find it amazing that, in the game I watched, 3 kids off of one team played in an all star game. How does this happen? I can understand if their high school team played deep in the playoffs, but this team finished the year 5-6.

 

I believe the all region teams are a better representation of the best players in the state. Good players get recognized by their peers and not by the stat sheet.

[FBGIRL]

BURLEY Posted on Nov 18 - 11:06 PM

IF you are deep in the playoffs he has a better shot. just like the Heisman and the BCS.

 

Granted playoff bound teams do get more attention but the voting is already over and done prior to the playoffs. Only the top three vote getters are announced as nominees.

[Rukidnme]

As a voter I can tell you that the Mr. Football Awards is not as political as the Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. The basketball awards are ran like a political race. Last year I received several flyers in the mail from players and several emails telling me why I should vote for that particular person. Granted it let me know about someone that I wouldn't have otherwise.

[FHSrebel27]

Most of the time, anyone who wins a Mr Football award is deserving, although you can make a point for several kids each year. Most times, I have problems with all state selections, as I never believe the best kids make all state.

 

I also watched one of the high school all star games and wonder how a kid gets selected on these teams. While there are many good players participating, I find it amazing that, in the game I watched, 3 kids off of one team played in an all star game. How does this happen? I can understand if their high school team played deep in the playoffs, but this team finished the year 5-6.

 

I believe the all region teams are a better representation of the best players in the state. Good players get recognized by their peers and not by the stat sheet.

I agree... not a big fan of the all-state selections myself. Example, we went 11-2 last year only losing to the state champs and not a SINGLE all-state selection. Only one honorable mention. Not a single all-star game participant. I hope it's better this year!

[BigDogDaddy]

If you are 6' 7" and 300 lbs you will make all-state, and be recruited by every SEC school even if you barely know how to lift your hand off the ground and lean forward!

[big p]

Mr Football is not based on stats alone. Schedule has impact on stats, which the players have no control over. But to answer your question.....I do not think it is political.

[susie]

Hey boyz!

 

I say pratical!

 

Love you boyz!

 

[BURLEY]

If you are 6' 7" and 300 lbs you will make all-state, and be recruited by every SEC school even if you barely know how to lift your hand off the ground and lean forward!

EXACTLY!

[heydaddy]

What exactly is the criteria for winning Mr. Football? Are grades and school involvement considered? Or is it purely what is done on the field?

[FBGIRL]

TSSAA release -A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2003 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration. High school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists.