2014 Class 4A Predictions

[LJ06]

1-4A


Prairie Grove Tigers

Coach:  Danny Abshier
Record at School:  146-93-2
2013 Record:  10-2
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 1-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  5/5
Key Players:  RB/CB Bobby Catt, TE Dylan Soehner, OL/DL Boyd Sparkman
Potential Breakout Players:  OL Jacob Southerly, LB Cole Walker, CB Zach Downey

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  B-
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Lline:  B+
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

Farmington - L
OPEN
@ West Fork - W
Huntsville - W
@ Gravette - W
@ Shiloh Christian - W
Pea Ridge - L
@ Gentry - W
Berryville - W
@ Lincoln - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (1st Seed)


Shiloh Christian Saints

Coach:  Jeff Conaway
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  6-4-1
2013 Results:  AAAAA 1st Rounder, 3rd in 5A West
Returning Starters:  7/5
Key Players:  RB Chandler Smith, WR/CB Reed Lowe, OL/DL Lucas Walthall
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Conner Reece, RB Kyle Freeman, LB Lakin Hall

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  A-
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

@ Charleston - L
FBA Naples (Florida) - L
Victory Christian (Oklahoma) - W
Berryville - W
@ Huntsville - W
Prairie Grove - L
Gentry - W
@ Lincoln - W
Gravette - W
@ Pea Ridge - W

Projected Record:  7-3 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (2nd Seed)


Pea Ridge Blackhawks

Coach:  Tony Travis
Record at School:  18-34
2013 Record:  1-9
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 8th in 1-4A
Returning Starters:  4/5
Key Players:  QB Seth Brumley, RB Shane Ivy, DL Tristian Trundle
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Dakota Winn, C Thomas Lammey, LB Dakota Ketcher

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  C+
Defensive Line:  C+
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  B-

Schedule Predictions

Elkins - W
Greeen Forest - W
@ Paris - L
@ Gentry - W
Lincoln - L
@ Gravette - W
@ Prairie Grove - W
Berryville - W
@ Huntsville - L
Shiloh Christian - L

Projected Record:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  T-3rd (3rd Seed)


Gravette Lions

Coach:  Bill Harrelson
Record at School:  58-35
2013 Record:  3-8
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 1-4A
Returning Starters:  3/3
Key Players:  RB Cedric Duarte, OL Mathew Stelting, LB Michael Olvera
Potential Breakout Players:  OL Willie Robinson, LB Jacob Bookout, S Derek Pruitt

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  C
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  B-

Schedule Predictions

Pottsville - L
@ Mayflower - L
@ Jay (Oklahoma) - W
@ Lincoln - W
Prairie Grove - L
Pea Ridge - L
@ Berryville - W
Huntsville - W
@ Shiloh Christian - L
Gentry - W

Projected Record:  5-5 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  T-3rd (4th Seed)


Huntsville Eagles

Coach:  Tommy Tice
Record at School:  63-50
2013 Record:  2-8
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 8th in 5A West
Returning Starters:  8/4
Key Players:  OL Shane McCoy, OL Colby Smith, LB Christian Cain
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Drew Garrett, FB Jacob Rodden, DL Cody Levan

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C-
Runningbacks:  C
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  B-


Schedule Predictions

Green Forest - W
Farmington - L
@ Elkins - W
@ Prairie Grove - L
Shiloh Christian - L
@ Gentry - W
Lincoln - W
@ Gravette - L
Pea Ridge - W
@ Berryville - W

Projected Record:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  T-3rd (5th Seed)


Lincoln Wolves

Coach:  Scott Davenport
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  11-2
2013 Results:  AAAA Quarter-Finalist, 2nd in 1-4A
Returning Starters:  4/3
Key Players:  RB/CB Alec Pitts, OL David Adams, DL Dustin Hudson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Harrison Swayne, OL George Azenallada, LB Charles Rowe

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C-
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  D
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  B-
Linebackers:  C
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

Hot Springs Lakeside - L
@ Keys (Oklahoma) - L
@ Cedarville - W
Gravette - L
@ Pea Ridge - W
Berryville - W
@ Huntsville - L
Shiloh Christian - L
@ Gentry - W
Prairie Grove - L

Projected Record:  4-6 (3-4)
Projected Rank:  6th


Gentry Pioneers

Coach:  Brian Little
Record at School:  25-47
2013 Record:  6-5
2013 Results:  4th in 1-4A
Returning Starters:  7/8
Key Players:  WR Jake Faulkenberry, OL/DL Zach Ellis, OL/LB Dalton Morris
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Stone Faulkenberry, RB John Brown, DL Montana McFerron

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D-
Runningbacks:  C
Receivers:  B
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  C+
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C-

Schedule Predictions

@ West Fork - L
@ Charleston - L
Greenland - W
Pea Ridge - L
@ Berryville - W
Huntsville - L
@ Shiloh Christian - L
Lincoln - L
@ Gravette - L

Projected Record 2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  7th


Berryville Bobcats

Coach:  Lee Atkins
Record at School:  3-7
2013 Record:  3-7
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 7th in 1-4A
Returning Starters:  5/7
Key Players:  OL Fernando Ramirez, DL Justin King, LB Tate Ferguson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Jacob Graham, WR Richard Webb, RB/CB Deonte Payton

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D-
Runningbacks:  C
Receivers:  D
Offensive Line:  C-
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

@ Decatur - W
West Fork - L
@ Green Forest - W
@ Shiloh Christian - L
Gentry - L
@ Lincoln - L
Gravette - L
@ Pea Ridge - L
@ Prairie Grove - L
Huntsville - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (0-7)
Projected Rank:  8th

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2-4A


Newport Greyhounds

Coach:  Don Harrison
Record at School:  9-3
2013 Record:  9-3
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 3rd in 2-4A
Returning Starters:  7/7
Key Players:  QB Gunnar Bullard, OL/DL Jessie Simmons, LB Khairan Stafford
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Carl Turner,DL Jordan Maybry, CB Ben Collier

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A+
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line: B+
Linebackers:  A+
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

Nettleton - W
@ Greene County Tech - W
@ Sylvan Hills - W
@ Helena-West Helena - W
Lonoke - W
@ Stuttgart - W
@ Heber Springs - W
Riverview - W
CAC - W
@ SS Batesville - W

Projected Record:  10-0 (7-0)
Projected Rank:  1st


Helena-West Helena Cougars

Coach:  Russell Smith
Record at School:  44-43-1
2013 Record:  6-5
2013 Results:  AAAAA First Rounder, 2nd in 5A Central
Returning Starters:  9/8
Key Players:  OL DeKeethion Smith, OL Kelvin Franklin, LB Drekarrious Warren
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Keith Hayes, RB Devonta Herred, WR Keyshawn Simpson

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B+
Runningbacks:  A-
Receivers:  A
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  A
Secondary:  B-

Schedule Predictions

Pine Bluff Dollarway - L
@ Marianna - W
@ Forrest City - W
Newport - L
@ CAC - W
Riverview - W
@ Lonoke - W
@ Stuttgart - W
SS Batesville - W
@ Heber Springs - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  2nd


Lonoke Jackrabbits

Coach:  Doug Bost
Record at School:  35-24
2013 Record:  9-3
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 2nd in 2-4A
Returning Starters:  5/7
Key Players:  RB Josh Coleman, FB/DL Dylan Goforth, LB Ethan Holland
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Savonte Roundtree, WR Justin Meadows, LB Lance Dugger

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  B-
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  A+
Linebackers:  A
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

Star City - L
@ Beebe - W
@ Little Rock McClellan - W
Heber Springs - W
@ Newport - L
SS Batesville - W
Helena-West Helena - L
@ CAC - W
@ Stuttgart - L
Riverview - W

Projected Record:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  T-3rd (3rd Seed)


Stuttgart Ricebirds

Coach:  Vince Perrin
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  4-7
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 4th in 2-4A
Returning Starters:  3/5
Key Players:  WR Jorden Dorsett, OL Lance Oltmann, LB Jacob Clawson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Malik Brasfield, OL Marcell Williams, DL Tru Hobbs

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B-
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  B-
Defensive Line:  B-
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  B-

Schedule Predictions

Arkadelphia - L
Warren - L
@ DeWitt - W
SS Batesville - W
@ Heber Springs - W
Newport - L
@ Riverview - W
Helena-West Helena - L
Lonoke - W
@ CAC - L

Projected Record:  5-5 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  T-3rd (4th Seed)


Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs

Coach:  Tommy Shoemaker
Record at School:  32-30-1
2013 Record:  4-6
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 6th in 7-4A
Returning Starters:  5/6
Key Players:  RB Braylon Harris, WR/S Stephen Flanigan, DL Brent Johnston
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Noah Evans, WR Josh Johnson, LB Daylon Moore

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  A-
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  C+
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Arkansas Baptist - W
@ Pulaski Robinson - L
@ Valley View - L
@ Riverview - W
Helena-West Helena - L
Heber Springs - W
@ Batesville Southside - W
Lonoke - L
@ Newport - L
Stuttgart - W

Projected Record:  5-5 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  T-3rd (5th Seed)


Heber Springs Panthers

Coach:  David Farr
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  2-8
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 6th in 2-4A
Returning Starters:  8/9
Key Players:  RB/S Chandler Marquardt, OL/DL Zach McCormick, LB Logan Rolleigh
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Hunter Chandler, OL Kody Youngblood, ATH Chandler Jones

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  A-
Receivers:  C-
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Clinton - L
Greenbrier - L
@ Harding Academy - L
@ Lonoke - L
Stuttgart - L
@ CAC - L
Newport - L
@ SS Batesville - W
@ Riverview - W
Helena-West Helena - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (2-5)
Projected Rank:  6th


Riverview Raiders

Coach:  Mike McCain
Record at School:  6-5
2013 Record:  6-5
2013 Results:  AAA 1st Rounder, 4th in 2-3A
Returning Starters:  9/9
Key Players:  RB Tielyr Fulgham, OL/DL Blake Edom, ATH Bennie Watson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB David Lee, OL Nels Owens, LB Gage Hay

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  C
Defensive Line:  C
Linebackers:  C-
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

Pocahontas - L
@ Walnut Ridge - L
Bald Knob - W
CAC - L
@ SS Batesville - W
@ Helena-West Helena - L
Stuttgart - L
@ Newport - L
Heber Springs - L
@ Lonoke - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  7th


Southside Batesville Southerners

Coach:  Kenny Simpson
Record at School:  10-19-1
2013 Record:  2-8
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 7th in 2-4A
Returning Starters:  2/4
Key Players:  RB Dallas Hill, LB Hunter Mourer, CB Dakota Cook
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Lucas Branscum, WR Kyler Keeny, OL Jeff Fox

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  C
Receivers:  C-
Offensive Line:  C+
Defensive Line:  C-
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  C-

Schedule Predictions

@ Cave City - L
@ Bald Knob - L
Mountain View - L
@ Stuttgart - L
Riverview - L
@ Lonoke - L
CAC - L
Heber Springs - L
@ Helena-West Helena - L
Newport - L

Projected Record:  0-10 (0-7)
Projected Rank:  8th

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3-4A


Highland Rebels

Coach:  Spencer Hill
Record at School:  29-6
2013 Record:  8-3
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 3rd in 3-4A
Returning Starters:  8/7
Key Players:  QB Reid Maag, WR Deon Stewart, WR Avery Johnson
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Kevin French, OL Ben Jackson, DL Jerry Jones

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B+
Runningbacks:  C
Receivers:  A+
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  A
Secondary:  A

Schedule Predictions

Midland-Christian (Texas) - W
@ Clinton - W
Earle - W
@ Jonesboro Westside - W
Brookland - W
@ Harrisburg - W
Gosnell - W
@ Cave City - W
Pocahontas - W
Trumann - W

Projected Record:  10-0 (7-0)
Projected Rank:  1st


Gosnell Pirates

Coach:  Gary Moody
Record at School:  14-8
2013 Record:  9-2
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 3-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  5/5
Key Players:  QB Dwight Griffin, OL Carlos Castro, LB Michael Miller
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Carlos Blackman, ATH T.J. Anderson, OL Tristan Fisher

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  B-

Schedule Predictions

@ Harding Academy - L
Osceola - W
Rivercrest - W
@ Brookland - W
Cave City - W
Trumann - W
@ Highland - L
@ Pocahontas - W
Jonesboro Westside - W
@ Harrisburg - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  2nd


Pocahontas Redskins

Coach:  Charles Baty
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  5-6
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 4th in 3-4A
Returning Starters:  8/6
Key Players:  RB Eric Wolf, FB/DL Josh Kester, LB Zach Huffman
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Grant Pritchard, OL Russell Miller, DL Matthew Tribble

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  B-
Receivers:  D
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  B-

Schedule Predictions

@ Riverview - W
Paragould - L
Corning - W
Trumann - W
@ Harrisburg - W
@ Brookland - W
Cave City - W
Gosnell - L
@ Highland - L
@ Jonesboro Westside - W

Projected Record:  7-3 (5-2)
Projected Rank:  3rd


Jonesboro Westside Warriors

Coach:  Wayne Mayer
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  6-5
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 3-4A
Returning Starters:  9/9
Key Players:  RB Thomas Craft, ATH Thomas Craft, OL Drew Slaven
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Kenny McFadde, ATH Demarius Smith, LB Tyke Taylor

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  B+

Schedule Predictions

@ Manila - W
Hoxie - L
@ Cross County - W
Highland - L
@ Trumann - W
@ Cave City - W
Brookland - W
Harrisburg - W
@ Gosnell - L
Pocahontas - L

Projected Record:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  4th


Cave City Cavemen

Coach:  Jon Bradley
Record at School:  26-55-1
2013 Record:  3-7
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 6th in 3-4A
Returning Starters:  8/8
Key Players:  QB Cobie Robinson, OL Zeb Ward, RB/LB Arnold Cunningham
Potential Breakout Players:  WR/CB Cody Childers, FB Gus Sharp, OL Douglas Farr

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  D
Offensive Line:  B-
Defensive Line:  C+
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Batesville Southside - W
Melbourne - L
@ Hoxie - L
Harrisburg - W
@ Gosnell - L
Jonesboro Westside - L
@ Pocahontas - L
Highland - L
@ Trumann - W
Brookland - W

Projected Record:  4-6 (3-4)
Projected Rank:  5th


Brookland Bearcats

Coach:  Kelly Mills
Record at School:  7-12
2013 Record:  4-6
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 7th in 4-4A
Returning Starters:  6/6
Key Players:  QB Drake Rainwater, OL/DL Hunter Grimes, LB Trey Newman
Potential Breakout Players:  ATH Zach Reynolds, ATH Brett Robinson, OL Jack Price

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B-
Runningbacks:  F
Receivers:  C-
Offensive Line:  C-
Defensive Line:  D-
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  D+

Schedule Predictions

@ Clarendon - W
@ Mountain View - L
Manila - W
Gosnell - L
@ Highland - L
Pocahontas - L
@ Jonesboro Westside - L
Trumann - W
@ Harrisburg - L
@ Cave City - L

Projected Record:  3-7 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  T-6th (6th Place)


Harrisburg Hornets

Coach:  Keith Davis
Record at School:  89-63-2
2013 Record:  2-8
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 6th in 3-3A
Returning Starters:  5/6
Key Players:  QB Conner Haag, OL/DL Walker Hammond, WR/CB Cade Condra
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Malik Versie, FB Joey McGill, WR Dillion Russell

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  C
Receivers:  D
Offensive Line:  C-
Defensive Line:  C-
Linebackers:  D
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

@ Cross County - L
@ Marked Tree - L
Walnut Ridge - L
@ Cave City - L
Pocahontas - L
Highland - L
@ Trumann - L
@ Jonesboro Westside - L
Brookland - W
Gosnell - L

Projected Record:  1-9 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  T-6th (7th Seed)


Trumann Wildcats

Coach:  Scott Waymire
Record at School:  1-9
2013 Record:  1-9
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 8th in 3-4A
Returning Starters:  8/9
Key Players:  RB Grayson Dye, OL Austin Jones, LB Stoney Chandler
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Justin Liles, OL Jonathan Bentley, ATH Trey Moody

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C-
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  F
Offensive Line:  C-
Defensive Line:  D-
Linebackers:  C
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

@ Hoxie - L
Manila - W
Paragould - L
@ Pocahontas - L
Jonesboro Westside - L
@ Gosnell - L
Harrisburg - W
@ Brookland - L
Cave City - L
@ Highland - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  T-6th (8th Place)

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4-4A


Dardanelle Sand Lizards

Coach:  Josh Price
Record at School:  45-34
2013 Record:  8-4
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 4th in 4-4A
Returning Starters:  10/5
Key Players:  QB Kristian Thompson, RB T.J. Tucker, ATH Parker Witt
Potential Breakout Players:  ATH Chris Kershner, OL Caleb Hicks, CB Michael Dugan

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A+
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  C-
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

@ Danville - W
Booneville - L
@ Clarksville - W
@ Pottsville - W
Clinton - W
@ Arkansas Baptist - W
Ozark - W
Pulaski Robinson - W
@ Dover - W
Subiaco Academy - W

Projected Record:  9-1 (7-0)
Projected Rank:  1st


Clinton Yellow Jackets

Coach:  Chris Dufrene
Record at School:  74-66
2013 Record:  4-7
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 2-4A
Returning Starters:  8/9
Key Players:  QB Fielder Dufrene, OL Jace Bradley, DL Alex Clark
Potential Breakout Players:  FB Harrison Lester, RB Robert, Ferrell, OL Garrett Bagley

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A+
Runningbacks:  C
Receivers:  C-
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

@ Heber Springs - W
Highland - L
@ Yellville-Summit - W
@ Ozark - W
@ Dardanelle - L
Dover - W
Pulaski Robinson - W
Arkansas Baptist - W
@ Subiaco Academy - W
Pottsville - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  2nd


Pottsville Apaches

Coach:  Bryan Rust
Record at School:  51-27-2
2013 Record:  8-3
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 3rd in 4-4A
Returning Starters:  6/8
Key Players:  ATH Taylor Waddell, DL Austin Moore, LB Logan Hunt
Potential Breakout Players:  QB/CB Jake Duggar, TE Austin McNeely, LB Ricky Flagg

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  D-
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  A-
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary C

Schedule Predictions

@ Gravette - W
Morrilton - L
@ Russellville - L
Dardanelle - L
Arkansas Baptist - W
@ Ozark - W
@ Dover - W
Subiaco Academy - W
Pulaski Robinson - W
@ Clinton - L

Projected Record:  6-4 (5-2)
Projected Rank:  3rd


Pulaski Robinson Senators

Coach:  Todd Eskola
Record at School:  47-49-1
2013 Record:  6-5
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 7-4A
Returning Starters:  9/7
Key Players:  QB Brennan Johnson, RB Hakeem Aldridge, WR Cameron Harris
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Stormi Chaney, OL Sanderson Hines, LB Blake Burns

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A+
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  B+
Offensive Line:  B-
Defensive Line:  C+
Linebackers:  C-
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Bauxite - W
CAC - W
@ North Pulaski - W
@ Arkansas Baptist - W
@ Dover - W
Subiaco Academy - W
@ Clinton - L
Dardanelle - L
@ Pottsville - L
Ozark - W

Projected Record:  7-3 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  4th


Arkansas Baptist Eagles

Coach:  Brad Helm
Record at School:  25-19-1
2013 Record:  2-8
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 7th in 7-4A
Returning Starters:  6/9
Key Players:  QB Riley Perkins, WR Robert Paul Upshaw, S Josiah Johnson
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Andre Malloy, ATH Tyre Thompson, OL Caleb Bonge

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  B+
Offensive Line:  C
Defensive Line:  C
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

@ CAC - L
Cross County - W
@ Booneville - L
Pulaski Robinson - L
@ Pottsville - L
Dardanelle - L
Subiaco Academy - W
@ Clinton - L
Ozark - W
@ Dover - W

Projected Record:  4-6 (3-4)
Projected Rank:  5th


Ozark Hillbillies

Coach:  Jeremie Burns
Record at School:  23-13
2013 Record:  2-8
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 6th in 1-4A
Returning Starters:  6/6
Key Players:  ATH Ryan Jenkins, OL/DL Ryan Hopper, OL/DL Patrick McCartney
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Jeff Sage, WR Jacob Kuykendall, DL Andy Elder

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  C
Receivers:  D+
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Booneville - L
Clarskville - L
@ Charleston - L
Clinton - L
@ Subiaco Academy - W
Pottsville - L
@ Dardanelle - L
Dover - W
@ Arkansas Baptist - L
@ Pulaski Robinson - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (2-5)
Projected Rank:  6th


Dover Pirates

Coach:  Greg Smith
Record at School:  3-17
2013 Record:  2-8
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 6th in 4-4A
Returning Starters:  8/8
Key Players:  ATH Luke Price, FB/LB Cort Griffin, OL Lucas Warhurst
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Justin Rothman, DL Kaleb Fondren, LB Wesley Burton

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B+
Runningbacks:  C-
Receivers:  C-
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  D-

Schedule Predictions

@ Atkins - L
Cedarville - W
Mayflower - L
@ Subiaco Academy - W
Pulaski Robinson - L
@ Clinton - L
Pottsville - L
@ Ozark - L
Dardanelle - L
Arkansas Baptist - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  7th


Subiaco Academy Trojans

Coach:  Michael Berry
Record at School:  34-56
2013 Record:  3-7
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 7th in 4-4A
Returning Starters:  9/8
Key Players:  QB Kelly Hollis, RB Julius Lewis, OL Logan Kremer
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Demarcus McDaniel, DL Eric Boltuc, ATH Christian Lowery

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B+
Runningbacks:  B-
Receivers:  D
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  C
Linebackers:  D
Secondary:  D

Schedule Predictions

Little Rock Fair - L
Lamar - L
@ Western Yell County - W
Dover - L
Ozark - L
@ Pulaski Robinson - L
@ Arkansas Baptist - L
@ Pottsville - L
Clinton - L
@ Dardanelle - L

Projected Record:  1-9 (0-7)
Projected Rank:  8th

[LJ06]

7-4A


Malvern Leopards

Coach:  Mike Scarbrough
Record at School:  9-3
2013 Record:  9-3
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 2nd in 7-4A
Returning Starters:  8/5
Key Players:  QB Trace Collie, RB Monte Hernandez, OL Britton Russell
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Devin Bradford, OL Braden Jimmerson, LB Tashuan Hart

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  B+
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  A+

Schedule Predictions

@ Glen Rose - W
@ Lake Hamilton - L
Hot Springs Lakeside - W
Bauxite - W
@ Mena - W
Ashdown - W
@ Waldron - W
Fountain Lake - W
@ Nashville - W
Arkadelphia - W

Projected Record:  9-1 (7-0)
Projected Rank:  1st


Nashville Scrappers

Coach:  Billy Dawson
Record at School:  81-12
2013 Record:  6-5
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 4th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  5/6
Key Players:  WR LaMichael Pettway, OL Dillion Honea, LB Lucas Liggin
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Leonard Snell, WR Trey Hughes, ATH Terrell Grundy

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  A+
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  A+
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  A

Schedule Predictions

@ Hope - L
DeQueen - W
Watson Chapel - W
Arkadelphia - W
@ Fountain Lake - W
Waldron - W
@ Ashdown - W
@ Mena - W
Malvern - L
@ Bauxite - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  2nd


Ashdown Panthers

Coach:  Matt Richardson
Record at School:  18-14
2013 Record:  9-3
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 3rd in 7-4A
Returning Starters:  5/6
Key Players:  RB LaMontrick Turner, OL Akwansi Thomas, LB Starnes York
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Douglas Morgan, LB Stefan Sanders, S Macardo Anderson

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  B+
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line:  A-
Linebackers:  A
Secondary:  B+

Schedule Predictions

@ Durant (Oklahoma) - L
@ Hope - L
@ DeQueen - W
Mena - W
@ Bauxite - W
@ Malvern - L
Nashville - L
Arkadelphia - W
@ Waldron - W
Fountain Lake - W

Projected Record:  6-4 (5-2)
Projected Rank:  3rd


Arkadelphia Badgers

Coach:  J.R. Eldridge
Record at School:  25-10
2013 Record:  12-1
2013 Results:  AAAA Quarter-Finalist, 7-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  4/8
Key Players:  WR J. Brooks Burnham, ATH Ty Kosters, ATH Emmanuel Cooper
Potential Breakout Players: QB Jeff Blake, RB Jathan Bowens, WR Bryant Robinson

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  A
Offensive Line:  C
Defensive Line:  A+
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  A+

Schedule Predictions

@ Stuttgart - W
Sheridan - W
@ Hot Springs - W
@ Nashville - L
Waldron - W
@ Fountain Lake - W
Mena - W
@ Ashdown - L
Bauxite - W
@ Malvern - L

Projected Record:  7-3 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  4th


Mena Bearcats

Coach:  Tim Harper
Record at School:  5-6
2013 Record:  5-6
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 4-4A
Returning Starters:  7/8
Key Players:  QB Sage Kesterson, WR Justin Castor, WR/S Jackson Daugherty
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Kelly Joe Miller, OL/DL Luke Bowser, OL Garrett Smith

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A-
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  C+
Linebackers:  A
Secondary:  A+

Schedule Predictions

@ DeQueen - W
Hot Springs - W
@ Mansfield - W
@ Ashdown - L
Malvern - L
Bauxite - W
@ Arkadelphia - L
Nashville - L
@ Fountain Lake - W
Waldron - W

Projected Record:  6-4 (3-4)
Projected Rank:  5th


Fountain Lake Cobras

Coach:  Tommy Gilleran
Record at School:  90-44-1
2013 Record:  7-4
2013 Results:  AAA First Rounder, 2nd in 5-3A
Returning Starters:  7/6
Key Players: QB Carson Chandler, RB/ LB Colby Spoon, OL/DL Justice Mitchell
Potential Breakout Players:   FB Parker Ross, WR Cole Jones, CB Austin Rhodes

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  C-
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  A
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Little Rock Christian - L
Jessieville - W
@ Maumelle - L
@ Waldron - W
Nashville - L
Arkadelphia - L
@ Bauxite - W
@ Malvern - L
Mena - L
@ Ashdown - L

Projected Record:  3-7 (2-5)
Projected Rank:  6th


Bauxite Miners

Coach:  Shane Clancy
Record at School:  5-35
2013 Record:  1-9
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 8th in 7-4A
Returning Starters:  5/7
Key Players:  ATH Ben Madison, OL Dristen Chamberlain, DL Domnique Watson
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Adam Houdek, Ethan Collie, LB Tyler Stokes

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  D
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  C-
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  D
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

@ Pulaski Robinson - L
@ Glen Rose - L
Jessieville - W
@ Malvern - L
Ashdown - L
@ Mena - L
Fountain Lake - L
Waldron - W
@ Arkadelphia - L
Nashville - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  7th


Waldron Bulldogs

Coach:  Dale Mann
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  0-10
2013 Results:  Missed Playoffs, 8th in 4-4A
Returning Starters:  6/5
Key Players:  QB Marshall Ingle, WR/CB Cody Fanick, OL Jakob Johnson
Potential Breakout Players:  RB Allen Falconer, OL Jose Interiano, DL Logan Nelson

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C-
Runningbacks:  F
Receivers:  F+
Offensive Line:  C+
Defensive Line:  C-
Linebackers:  D+
Secondary:  D-

Schedule Predictions

@ Mansfield - L
Paris - L
Lavaca - L
Fountain Lake - L
@ Arkadelphia - L
@ Nashville - L
Malvern - L
@ Bauxite - L
Ashdown - L
@ Mena - L

Projected Record:  0-10 (0-7)
Projected Rank:  8th

[LJ06]

8-4A


Warren Lumberjacks

Coach:  Bo Hembree
Record at School:  139-38-1
2013 Record:  10-4 (7-0)
2013 Results:  AAAA State Runner-Up, 8-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  8/6
Key Players:  RB Kilay Cox, WR Darveon Brown, WR Jaylon Marshall
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Justin Gorman, WR Terrez Hampton, DE ArDarrius Harding

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  A+
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  A+

Schedule Predictions

Fort Smith Southside (UAPB) - L
@ Stuttgart - W
Pulaski Academy - L
@ Crossett - W
Star City - W
Dumas - W
@ DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
Hamburg - W
@ Dollarway - L

Projected Record:  7-3 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (1st Seed)


Star City Bulldogs

Coach:  Jett Furneaux
Record at School:  9-4
2013 Record:  9-4 (5-2)
2013 Results:  AAAA Quarter-Finalist, 3rd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  9/8
Key Players:  QB Tye Brown, RB Dajunn Harris, OL/DL Austin Capps
Potential Breakout Players:  RB L.J. Shelton, WR Blake Wynne, LB Andrew Maddox

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  B
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

@ Lonoke - W
Lake Village - W
@ Little Rock Mills - W
Monticello - W
@ Warren - L
Hamburg - W
@ Dumas - W
Dollarway - W
@ DeWitt - W
Crossett - W

Projected Record:  9-1 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (2nd Seed)


Dollarway Cardinals

Coach:  Cortez Lee
Record at School:  43-29
2013 Record:  13-1 (7-0)
2013 Results:  AAAA Semi-Finalist, 2-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  6/5
Key Players:  RB Keyshawn Williams, OL Franklin Jiles, LB Chaderius Avery
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Cordera McDonald, WR Henri Murphy, OL/DL Donald Robinson

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D-
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  A-

Schedule Predictions

@ Helena-West Helena - W
@ Forrest City - W
@ Camden Fairview - L
Dumas - W
DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
Hamburg - W
@ Star City - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (3rd Seed)


Hamburg Lions

Coach:  Cecil Ray Cossey
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  9-2 (6-1)
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 2nd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/5
Key Players:  QB Trey Miller, RB Deandre Rachal, OL/DL Jeremiah Williams
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Joquion Johnson, WR/CB Lorenzo Watkins, OL Tyler Jones

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A-
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  B+

Schedule Predictions

@ McGehee - W
Camden Fairview - L
Lake Village - W
@ DeWitt - W
Monticello - W
@ Star City - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Dumas - W

Projected Finish:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  4th


Dumas Bobcats

Coach:  Mark Courtney
Record at School:  48-42-1
2013 Record:  2-9 (2-5)
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  3/3
Key Players:  WR J.C. Spinks, TE Will Gragg, DE Terry Gibson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB LaDarius Harris, RB Lamar Hemphill, OL William Crenshaw

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  A
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  A-
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C-

Schedule Predictions

@ Mayflower - L
McGehee - W
@ Little Rock Hall - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Star City - L
DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
@ Hamburg - L

Projected Record:  4-6 (3-4)
Projected Rank:  5th


Monticello Billies

Coach:  Marty Davis
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  4-7
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 4th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  4/6
Key Players:  WR/LB/K Ryan Case, DL Hunter Hickam, DE Bralin Daniels
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Jeff Carmical, RB Anthony Smith, WR Justin Berry

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  B-
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

Lake Village - W
Magnolia - W
@ Fordyce - L
@ Star City - L
@ Hamburg - L
Dollarway - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - L
Dumas - L
@ DeWitt - W

Projected Record:  4-6 (2-5)
Projected Finish:  6th


DeWitt Dragons

Coach:  Steven Jones
Record at School:  5-14
2013 Record:  4-6 (2-5)
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 6th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  6/6
Key Players:  RB Charles Dabner, WR/CB Tavius Fowler, LB Drew Boyd
Potential Breakout Players:  QB/WR Jake Rieves, RB Jamarious Bradford, OL Adam Hargrove

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

Little Rock Episcopal - L
@ Carlisle - W
Stuttgart - L
Hamburg - L
@ Dollarway - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - L
@ Dumas - L
Star City - L
Monticello - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  7th


Crossett Eagles

Coach:  Sonny Nason
Record at School:  3-7
2013 Record:  3-7 (2-5)
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 7th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/7
Key Players:  WR Dominic Bridges, OL Austin Mauser, LB Brandon Courson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Zach Goodwin, RB Chance Rogers, DE Chris Truehill

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Magnolia - L
@ Fordyce - L
@ McGehee - L
Warren - L
@ Dumas - L
DeWitt - L
Monticello - L
@ Hamburg - L
Dollarway - L
@ Star City - L

Projected Record:  0-10 (0-7)
Projected Rank:  8th

[phdefense]

Good job on all of this. I appreciate all the work you are doing.

[Jacketman65]

Thanks LJ

[polksalet]

Id raise Nashville qb to a-, rb to a+, and reduce secondary to b- 

[hawgfan15]

Id raise Nashville qb to a-, rb to a+, and reduce secondary to b-

Running back will be a strength I think. Depth is my only concern with the secondary

[polksalet]

I don't like the idea of the main skill players getting time in the secondary and I'm skeptical how much that'll happen. As best I can tell safety is a little light without snell.

[AirWarren]

Id raise Nashville qb to a-, rb to a+, and reduce secondary to b-

Running back will be a strength I think. Depth is my only concern with the secondary

Secondary is a concern of mine for Warren as well.

[LJ06]

Id raise Nashville qb to a-, rb to a+, and reduce secondary to b-

Running back will be a strength I think. Depth is my only concern with the secondary

Secondary is a concern of mine for Warren as well.

From looking with a scope at 4A teams, secondary will be an issue for quite a lot.  Especially depth concerns.  A lot of teams are playing some of their best WR's in the defensive backfield too.  Recipe for disaster if the injury bug strikes, but some teams have no choice.

[AirWarren]

Very rarely does a team in 4A have that solid of depth. If they do, it's because they are just in uniform and nothing much more than that. 32-50 kids on a 4A roster is average.

[Romeo]

That's the way it is when you get down to 4A and below. Depth is always going to be an issue for some teams at the classification level. However, it isn't an excuse for not winning the state championship. Some of the best teams in the past have won titles with key players going both ways.

[AirWarren]

That's the way it is when you get down to 4A and below. Depth is always going to be an issue for some teams at the classification level. However, it isn't an excuse for not winning the state championship. Some of the best teams in the past have won titles with key players going both ways.

Yup. Look at Booneville last year. Warren in 02/03.

[LJ06]

Depth is always a concern and usually most teams weak at depth is in linemen. This year it seems to be in the defensive backfield more than anywhere. Some pretty good linemen out there in 4A this year btw.

[CounterPunch]

I think Star City's defensive backfield is going to be much much improved. That's where we needed to improve.

[cuckoobird]

Just curious lj, where did the returning starter numbers come from? Hooten's?

[7AFBFAN]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

[LJ06]

Just curious lj, where did the returning starter numbers come from? Hooten's?

Yeah and some of those are inaccurate.  Probably the hardest section of this to get right were the returning starters.

[LJ06]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

I highly agree. They could run the table this year.  Newport better watchout.

[sorryschooladm]

New to the board, can't wait to see the action again in the 8-4A.

[cuckoobird]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

I highly agree. They could run the table this year.  Newport better watchout.

I agree with both of you, that's why I had them in my top 10

[cuckoobird]

Just curious lj, where did the returning starter numbers come from? Hooten's?

Yeah and some of those are inaccurate.  Probably the hardest section of this to get right were the returning starters.

Good job as always! I don't disagree with much for my favorite team except I think we go 6-4 with a win over CAC or Warren 

[LJ06]

Just curious lj, where did the returning starter numbers come from? Hooten's?

Yeah and some of those are inaccurate.  Probably the hardest section of this to get right were the returning starters.

Good job as always! I don't disagree with much for my favorite team except I think we go 6-4 with a win over CAC or Warren 

I think you could beat CAC for sure although I think it will be close and could go either way. I also think you guys will beat Lonoke and if not will scare the scrap out them.

[MoChedda]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

I highly agree. They could run the table this year.  Newport better watchout.

I agree with both of you, that's why I had them in my top 10

Being from Helena-West Helena I'm being bias but they should be very good this year. I have not had a chance to see Newport anybody know what type of team they have.

[LJ06]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

I highly agree. They could run the table this year.  Newport better watchout.

I agree with both of you, that's why I had them in my top 10

Being from Helena-West Helena I'm being bias but they should be very good this year. I have not had a chance to see Newport anybody know what type of team they have.

Their offensive backfield along with linebackers will be some of the best in 4A. They can run it down your throat will Turner and they have a very good QB. Their defense is stingy and teams will be hard pressed to score many points against them. One of the most talented teams to come through Newport in some time IMO.

[MoChedda]

Sounds like it should be a great game

[zebrafan]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

Week one against Dollarway  will tell us a lot about the Cougars

[taclark1996]

I think Clinton's games with the rebels and the sand lizards will be close, can't wait for football season!!!

[LJ06]

I think Clinton's games with the rebels and the sand lizards will be close, can't wait for football season!!!

Should be another good 4A game this year

[MoChedda]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

Week one against Dollarway  will tell us a lot about the Cougars

Yes week 1 will be a very tough game Dollarway is a good team

[cuckoobird]

Just curious lj, where did the returning starter numbers come from? Hooten's?

Yeah and some of those are inaccurate.  Probably the hardest section of this to get right were the returning starters.

Good job as always! I don't disagree with much for my favorite team except I think we go 6-4 with a win over CAC or Warren 

I think you could beat CAC for sure although I think it will be close and could go either way. I also think you guys will beat Lonoke and if not will scare the scrap out them.

Lonoke is our Achilles. Never have good luck with them but I'm optimistic this year. I really see a win at Arkie, CAC, or Newport before Lonoke

[dhen]

The Cougars should have a great year. If they can limit unforced turnovers.  I agree the 1st game of the year will show if the Cougars are ready to play.  Looking forward to playing in a new conference.  Good luck to all the teams

[DogsWin7]

New to the board, can't wait to see the action again in the 8-4A.

Interesting username..... 

Personal dislike or bitter??

[DogsWin7]

I don't personally like the position grades of players.    Maybe it's a girl thing, but I think that it really isn't a fair assessment of the players ability to some degree.   However, I understand that it can help with recruiting a player in certain aspects....is that accurate or no?? 

Some of you guys please enlighten me too how that works, if you would please.   

[CounterPunch]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

Week one against Dollarway  will tell us a lot about the Cougars

yep, and tell us a lot about Dollarway

[Jacketman65]

Too bad they have to play week one, personally if they played later in the season, I think that it would be a much better game!  Someone is going to get the wind knocked out of their sails early on.

[zebrafan]

I think this could be the surprise team this year.

Helena-West Helena Cougars

Week one against Dollarway  will tell us a lot about the Cougars

yep, and tell us a lot about Dollarway

Yeah, there are some questions I have as well.

[cuckoobird]

I don't personally like the position grades of players.    Maybe it's a girl thing, but I think that it really isn't a fair assessment of the players ability to some degree.   However, I understand that it can help with recruiting a player in certain aspects....is that accurate or no?? 

Some of you guys please enlighten me too how that works, if you would please.

IMHO it's an assessment of individual talent but means absolutely nothing in the win loss column.

[LJ06]

I don't personally like the position grades of players.    Maybe it's a girl thing, but I think that it really isn't a fair assessment of the players ability to some degree.   However, I understand that it can help with recruiting a player in certain aspects....is that accurate or no?? 

Some of you guys please enlighten me too how that works, if you would please.

IMHO it's an assessment of individual talent but means absolutely nothing in the win loss column.

What he said ^

[DogsWin7]

Can I ask who or what determines the grade of the player?   

I understand that missed tackles, completed interceptions, sacks etc are all calculated for stats on a player....but why grade them, other than for it to be used for college recruiting purposes?   

It seems kinda mean to grade a player with a F or D etc....if the team hasn't ever won a game.   

[OLDSCHOOL82]

Can I ask who or what determines the grade of the player?   

I understand that missed tackles, completed interceptions, sacks etc are all calculated for stats on a player....but why grade them, other than for it to be used for college recruiting purposes?   

It seems kinda mean to grade a player with a F or D etc....if the team hasn't ever won a game.

Life in general is mean. 

[cuckoobird]

Can I ask who or what determines the grade of the player?   

I understand that missed tackles, completed interceptions, sacks etc are all calculated for stats on a player....but why grade them, other than for it to be used for college recruiting purposes?   

It seems kinda mean to grade a player with a F or D etc....if the team hasn't ever won a game.

btw, I'm pretty sure these aren't lj's grades but he is giving info from different sources and adding his opinion as to how each conference will play out.

[DogsWin7]

I understand.....LJ does a great job, IMO. 

Life in general is mean. 

I know, and that's sad.   

[OLDSCHOOL82]

I understand.....LJ does a great job, IMO. 

Life in general is mean. 

I know, and that's sad.

IMO life being mean is not a bad thing.  I'm a firm believer in failing!   In order to truely know how to be successfull, win, succeed at life, etc... you must first learn how to lose, get rejected, etc in order to appreciate winning in anything. You develop or learn very important life lessons when you are beat down and have your back against a wall.  Some rise up and some dont.  Thats life.  That is one reason i believe sports in general is extremely important for youth.  Their are so many lessons in life to be taught on the grid iron, basketball court, etc that aren't taught anywhere else in a childs up bringing.

[AirWarren]

I understand.....LJ does a great job, IMO. 

Life in general is mean. 

I know, and that's sad.   

Competitiveness, grades, performance, and skill go way beyond a high school football field. Life is tough. Life is mean and it won't slow down for the weak. Better be able to take criticism and evaluation. If people see that as mean and teach kids that is mean, then they better get ready for a rude awakening outside of high school football.

[LJ06]

I understand.....LJ does a great job, IMO. 

Life in general is mean. 

I know, and that's sad.   

Competitiveness, grades, performance, and skill go way beyond a high school football field. Life is tough. Life is mean and it won't slow down for the weak. Better be able to take criticism and evaluation. If people see that as mean and teach kids that is mean, then they better get ready for a rude awakening outside of high school football.

A lot of truth in that statement. It's a tough world in all aspects.

[Big Fan]

It seems kinda mean to grade a player with a F or D etc. 

Not as mean as grading some of these posters.