Adam Kurkjian Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 All right, think it would be good at this point to get some opinions on who you think will be the best teams in your state this season. Maybe we could use that to put together an early top 25. Massachusetts will obviously not figure into that second list, but here's where it stands, anyway. 1. Everett - Reigning Division 1 champs lose a ton on both lines, but there is enough returning at the skills to be the favorites to repeat. WR/CB Mike Sainristil will be a major recruit before all is said and done. 2. Central Catholic - This program won D1 in 2013 and has the talent to do it again. QB Bret Edwards has been starting since he was a sophomore and has a smattering of D1 interest. Four starting OL return. 3. St. John's Prep - Loses a bit from last season but returns enough to be a threat in D1 North. Junior-to-be WR/CB Wes Rockett is the best skill player, and this is a program that typically reloads well up front. 4. BC High - Along with St. John's Prep, the Eagles will be favorites in the Catholic Conference and this should also be the team to beat in D1 South. RB Danny Abraham already has a BC offer. 5. Marshfield - This team had to rebuild nearly its entire starting lineup in 2016 and still had a solid year. The Rams return quite a bit for 2017 and running back/linebacker Jack McNeil leads that group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHSFAN33 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I honestly have no idea what teams return players next year in NY Adam. Catholic or Public. Will try and get some info but you might have a better idea then I do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 GA: 1. Grayson 2.Cartersville 3. Colquitt 4. Rome 5. Buford. Roswell Downgraded coaches.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECHS05 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 42 minutes ago, TheMaximumHornetSting said: GA: 1. Grayson 2.Cartersville 3. Colquitt 4. Rome 5. Buford. Roswell Downgraded coaches.... Not Buford... Buford just lost Jess Simpson... Georgias 2017 Top 5... 1. Grayson (I guess, I know they'll still be talented... but losing 20 of 22 starters and half a dozen 4 stars ?... c'mon) 2. Cartersville - its hard for me to do this... bc Cartersville is 4A, and wont have the depth on the lines like the bigger schools... but Joey King has shown he can coach, and he has a 4 year starter at QB and the #1 player in America for the 2018 class in Trevor Lawrence.. and they are 30-0 3. Colquitt Co. - um... chu' know 4. Rome - I actually like your top 4... Rome was hella young last year and they won state... they took it to another level in the playoffs, and if they can stay at that level AND add to it with their experience now... theyll be really good... 5. McEachern - this team isnt going anywhere ... I dont care that Bailey Hockman is gone, hell that may be a good thing HM: Norcross, Benedictine (yes a friggin 2A team), Carrollton, Westlake, Lowndes, Mill Creek... and everyones favorite - Valdosta Going to be a strange year Reality --- hard for me to say this, but unlike last year where GA had 3 Preseason Top 25 teams.... GA may only have 1 this year. But we'll have quite a few 50-100 teams.... I could be wrong, we could have more, we could have less... its that I simply do not know because A lot of top teams lost a lot of starters and experience from last year. Westlake may surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, ECHS05 said: Not Buford... Buford just lost Jess Simpson... Georgias 2017 Top 5... 1. Grayson (I guess, I know they'll still be talented... but losing 20 of 22 starters and half a dozen 4 stars ?... c'mon) 2. Cartersville - its hard for me to do this... bc Cartersville is 4A, and wont have the depth on the lines like the bigger schools... but Joey King has shown he can coach, and he has a 4 year starter at QB and the #1 player in America for the 2018 class in Trevor Lawrence.. and they are 30-0 3. Colquitt Co. - um... chu' know 4. Rome - I actually like your top 4... Rome was hella young last year and they won state... they took it to another level in the playoffs, and if they can stay at that level AND add to it with their experience now... theyll be really good... 5. McEachern - this team isnt going anywhere ... I dont care that Bailey Hockman is gone, hell that may be a good thing HM: Norcross, Benedictine (yes a friggin 2A team), Carrollton, Westlake, Lowndes, Mill Creek... and everyones favorite - Valdosta Going to be a strange year Buford got Roswells HC and Staff didnt they? I expect to see them Transition well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECHS05 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, TheMaximumHornetSting said: Buford got Roswells HC and Staff didnt they? I expect to see them Transition well... They do... but itll take a couple years IMO. I expect Buford to be fine in 2-3 years. Buford very well could get in some "help" on the field and be top 5. They are always one of the more talented teams. Im excited to see Carrollton in Sean Calhouns 2nd year. Your top 5 is as good as any, my friend. Going to be a difficult year to rank teams in Georgia in the preseason IMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECHS05 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 MHS... a few other unknowns , at this time, that could surprise... Camden Co. - Bullet Bob! North Gwinnett - Mill Creeks DC is now their HC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Texas: allen judson desoto Katy houston lamar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodysurf Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Cali 1. MD 1A. SJB 1B. Cen10 4. DLS 5. Doesn't matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealCAJ Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Little early for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimpGrip Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 40 minutes ago, Horsefly said: Texas: allen judson desoto Katy houston lamar I think Desoto was a one and done team. I don't see them making it to the semi's. Judson...not sure but I expect a week 1 battle against LT. I hope LT shows no mercy and beats them down, but we'll see. Allen is Allen...a lot of kids suiting up, so they'll have depth and talent on both sides. I expect a run to the semi's, if not the championship. Katy has to reload, if I'm not wrong. But they'll have one of the best RBs in the state. Houston Lamar, no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 33 minutes ago, ChimpGrip said: I think Desoto was a one and done team. I don't see them making it to the semi's. Judson...not sure but I expect a week 1 battle against LT. I hope LT shows no mercy and beats them down, but we'll see. Allen is Allen...a lot of kids suiting up, so they'll have depth and talent on both sides. I expect a run to the semi's, if not the championship. Katy has to reload, if I'm not wrong. But they'll have one of the best RBs in the state. Houston Lamar, no idea. Desoto is not one and done, their program has peaked at high participation levels, over 400 kids. They will be as talented as this years team. It is now their time. I figured if they ever won a title they would roll for a few years...they will roll through D2R1. lamar is very talented at the top end. Saw the, last year, they are a good team returning a lot of parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimpGrip Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, Horsefly said: Desoto is not one and done, their program has peaked at high participation levels, over 400 kids. They will be as talented as this years team. It is now their time. I figured if they ever won a title they would roll for a few years...they will roll through D2R1. lamar is very talented at the top end. Saw the, last year, they are a good team returning a lot of parts. Let's see if participation translates to consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, ChimpGrip said: Let's see if participation translates to consistency. What makes you think they are not consistent? In 2012 and 2013 they reached the simifinals, in 2014 with a ton of injuries they went 10-2 losing to eventual state and national champ Allen 25-22. Their only bad season was 2015. They rebounded and won a title. The anomaly was 2015 not 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloryDays Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Bodysurf said: Cali 1. MD 1A. SJB 1B. Cen10 4. DLS 5. Doesn't matter I approve. Little early with southern movement still on the horizon, but MD/SJB/Cen10 will be a fun trio to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimpGrip Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, Horsefly said: What makes you think they are not consistent? In 2012 and 2013 they reached the simifinals, in 2014 with a ton of injuries they went 10-2 losing to eventual state and national champ Allen 25-22. Their only bad season was 2015. They rebounded and won a title. The anomaly was 2015 not 2016. Moreover, I mean that I think Desoto will NOT be winning a title in 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, ChimpGrip said: Moreover, I mean that I think Desoto will NOT be winning a title in 2017 Ok, time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Bodysurf said: Cali 1. MD 1A. SJB 1B. Cen10 4. DLS 5. Doesn't matter Top 4 is a no- brainer could have 20 candidates for #5 and no one would put any in top 4 CA could have 4 top 10 teams and no others in top 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealCAJ Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 19 minutes ago, Pops said: Top 4 is a no- brainer could have 20 candidates for #5 and no one would put any in top 4 A real shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealCAJ Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I do think Edna Karr and Monroe Neville take steps back this year in 4A. A team I like going in is McDonogh 35 (NOLA) in 4A. 35 plays in the same district as Edna Karr and Warren Easton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I honestly have no idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien12x Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 6 hours ago, ECHS05 said: Not Buford... Buford just lost Jess Simpson... Georgias 2017 Top 5... 1. Grayson (I guess, I know they'll still be talented... but losing 20 of 22 starters and half a dozen 4 stars ?... c'mon) 2. Cartersville - its hard for me to do this... bc Cartersville is 4A, and wont have the depth on the lines like the bigger schools... but Joey King has shown he can coach, and he has a 4 year starter at QB and the #1 player in America for the 2018 class in Trevor Lawrence.. and they are 30-0 3. Colquitt Co. - um... chu' know 4. Rome - I actually like your top 4... Rome was hella young last year and they won state... they took it to another level in the playoffs, and if they can stay at that level AND add to it with their experience now... theyll be really good... 5. McEachern - this team isnt going anywhere ... I dont care that Bailey Hockman is gone, hell that may be a good thing HM: Norcross, Benedictine (yes a friggin 2A team), Carrollton, Westlake, Lowndes, Mill Creek... and everyones favorite - Valdosta Going to be a strange year Reality --- hard for me to say this, but unlike last year where GA had 3 Preseason Top 25 teams.... GA may only have 1 this year. But we'll have quite a few 50-100 teams.... I could be wrong, we could have more, we could have less... its that I simply do not know because A lot of top teams lost a lot of starters and experience from last year. Westlake may surprise. Lol Cartersville and Rome in the top 5? Good grief. I expect this from PackerPan, but not you. You even honorable mentioned Benedictine ??? wtf Man. This isn't a best record , it's a best team thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloryDays Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, ATLien12x said: Lol Cartersville and Rome in the top 5? Good grief. I expect this from PackerPan, but not you. You even honorable mentioned Benedictine ??? wtf Man. This isn't a best record , it's a best team thing. He did say "hella" though, so the NorCal judge scored him a 4/5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, ATLien12x said: Lol Cartersville and Rome in the top 5? Good grief. I expect this from PackerPan, but not you. You even honorable mentioned Benedictine ??? wtf Man. This isn't a best record , it's a best team thing. Whats your top 5? Lemme guess.... Grayson 3 more Gwinnett Schools and Colquitt and Valdosta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECHS05 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 4 hours ago, ATLien12x said: Lol Cartersville and Rome in the top 5? Good grief. I expect this from PackerPan, but not you. You even honorable mentioned Benedictine ??? wtf Man. This isn't a best record , it's a best team thing. Cartersville belongs in the top 5, senor. Rome... Im not as sure. But they were definitely young last year and played pretty strong at years end. I guess its bc they beat Buford, and Buford is always up there. Rome also has a great coach. There wont be 5 better than Cartersville. Time you start giving them some credit!! Its hard to say in 7A at this point in the offseason. A lot is up in the air... thats why as of right now, I gave some smaller more proven teams the nod. P.S. - Benedictine was a sick-nasty-wit-it little team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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