preseason 3a poll--vote

[HorseFeathers]

Self explanatory I'd think 

[Proud Buckaroo]

1. Harding. (Never believe in taking the champion from number 1 until they are beaten.)
2. Prescott.
3. Charleston.
4. Glen Rose.
5. Smackover.
6. Junction.
7. Lamar.
8. Rivercrest.
9. Clinton.
10. Mcgehee.

[Longfellow]

1. Harding Academy
2. Charleston
3. Prescott
4. Glen Rose
5. Lamar
6. Junction City
7. Smackover
8. Centerpoint
9. McGehee
10. Clinton

[beach bum]

1.Harding Academy
2.Charleston
3.Prescott
4.Junction City
5.Lamar
6.Smackover
7.Glen Rose
8.Rivercrest
9.Centerpoint
10.Paris

**** Right on the fringe of the top 10 in no particular order: Clinton, Manila, Greenland, Bald Knob, Newport

[Coltfan2005]

Manila? Now that is an interesting choice.

[Headhunter15]

1. HA
2. Glen rose
3. Charleston
4. Smackover
5. JC 
6. Prescott
7. Centerpoint
8. Lamar
9. MCGehee
10. Rivercrest

[macadoshis]

1. HA
2. Glen rose
3. Lamar
4. Charleston
5. Smackover
6. Prescott
7. JC
8. Centerpoint
9. MCGehee
10. Rivercrest

[HorseFeathers]

great start so far to a poll that's always suffered from low particpation...

[WPWells]

1. Harding Academy
2. Smackover
3. Glen Rose
4. Charleston
5. Rivercrest
6. Lamar
7. Junction City
8. Prescott
9. Centerpoint
10. Paris
11. Bearden

[GrindTime]

1.Harding
2.Prescott
3. Charleston.
4. Smackover.
5.Glenrose.
6. Junction.
7. Lamar.
8. Rivercrest.
9. Centerpoint.
10. Mcgehe

[Black and Gold]

1. Harding. (Never believe in taking the champion from number 1 until they are beaten.)
2. Prescott.
3. Charleston.
4. Glen Rose.
5. Smackover.
6. Junction.
7. Lamar.
8. Rivercrest.
9. Clinton.
10. Mcgehee.

I'm Liking this one. I think in certain situations, Smackover, Lamar and JC could be switched. I do wonder why Glen Rose is getting so much praise this year. Can anyone enlighten me?

[Headhunter15]

I'm Liking this one. I think in certain situations, Smackover, Lamar and JC could be switched. I do wonder why Glen Rose is getting so much praise this year. Can anyone enlighten me?

I may be off or wrong but I think they return 95% of everybody from last year

[Proud Buckaroo]

I may be off or wrong but I think they return 95% of everybody from last year

Everyone but their RB.

[SR30]

Gr returns 14 seniors with most of them being 3 year starters. The offensive line alone returns 4 seniors and a Jr all of whom started or seen significant playing time last year. The quarterback is also a returning 3 year starter. The defenseive line will consist of a 3 year starter at DT and a sophmore DT who was moved up as a freshman last year for the playoffs and immediately made a big impact also they 2 returning players for DE. The linebackers and secondary are all returning starters as well. The only weakness is at the RB position which is starting to take form. This team went 2-8 two years ago and turned that around to a 10-3 season last year getting beat out of the playoffs by eventual state runner up rivercrest. With all that returning they should have a very solid year.

[The Dynasty]

Gr returns 14 seniors with most of them being 3 year starters. The offensive line alone returns 4 seniors and a Jr all of whom started or seen significant playing time last year. The quarterback is also a returning 3 year starter. The defenseive line will consist of a 3 year starter at DT and a sophmore DT who was moved up as a freshman last year for the playoffs and immediately made a big impact also they 2 returning players for DE. The linebackers and secondary are all returning starters as well. The only weakness is at the RB position which is starting to take form. This team went 2-8 two years ago and turned that around to a 10-3 season last year getting beat out of the playoffs by eventual state runner up rivercrest. With all that returning they should have a very solid year.

So tell me, do they have a lot of returning starters?

[The Dynasty]

1. Harding
2. Charleston
3. Glen Rose
4. Lamar
5. Junction
6. Prescott
7. Smackover
8. Rivercrest
9. Clinton
10. Mcgehee

47. Paris

[Skip]

1 HA
2 Prescott
3 Charleston
4 JC
5 Rivercrest
6 Smackover
7 GR
8 Centerpoint
9 Fordyce
10 Osceola

[ChucktownTiger]

1. Harding
2. Charleston
3. Glen Rose
4. Lamar
5. Junction
6. Prescott
7. Smackover
8. Rivercrest
9. Clinton
10. Mcgehee

47. Paris

Couldn't agree more! Great Job!!!

[SR30]

Always gotta be one in every thread

[OB11]

1. Harding Academy
2. Glen Rose
3. Prescott
4. Charleston
5. Junction City
6. Smackover
7. Rivercrest
8. Centerpoint
9. Lamar
10. Hoxie

[BigMan15]

1. Glen Rose
2. Prescott
3. Harding
4. Smackover
5. Junction
6. Rivercrest
7. Charleston
8. Lamar
9. Centerpoint
10. Paris

[Lineman]

Always gotta be one in every thread

Somebody's got to be last!!

[The Dynasty]

Somebody's got to be last!!

Exactly Lineman. Might as well go with the most experienced at being last.

[State champs 2010]

1. Harding
2. Prescott
3. Glen Rose
4. Rivercrest
5. Smackover
6. Charleston
7. Junction
8. Centerpoint
9. Lamar
10. Osceola

[GBattack]

I'm so happy to see Dynasty and Chuck on here again...it was pretty lonely on the Charleston side. All I've read about ALL summer is JC and GR...and I'll agree with Dynasty's prediction.

[BigMan15]

1. Harding
2. Prescott
3. Glen Rose
4. Rivercrest
5. Smackover
6. Charleston
7. Junction
8. Centerpoint
9. Lamar
10. Osceola

That looks pretty good as well

[Head Lion]

That looks pretty good as well

looks good to me

[ChucktownTiger]

I'm so happy to see Dynasty and Chuck on here again...it was pretty lonely on the Charleston side. All I've read about ALL summer is JC and GR...and I'll agree with Dynasty's prediction.

All the GR and JC talk put me to sleep this summer. The Black and White game got me back on track Saturday.

[GBattack]

All the GR and JC talk put me to sleep this summer. The Black and White game got me back on track Saturday.

I told your wife on Monday to have you get on here so I'd have something good to read...lol. Glad you're back...looking forward to a good year of Tiger football!!

[AlumniLights]

Gr returns 14 seniors with most of them being 3 year starters. The offensive line alone returns 4 seniors and a Jr all of whom started or seen significant playing time last year. The quarterback is also a returning 3 year starter. The defenseive line will consist of a 3 year starter at DT and a sophmore DT who was moved up as a freshman last year for the playoffs and immediately made a big impact also they 2 returning players for DE. The linebackers and secondary are all returning starters as well. The only weakness is at the RB position which is starting to take form. This team went 2-8 two years ago and turned that around to a 10-3 season last year getting beat out of the playoffs by eventual state runner up rivercrest. With all that returning they should have a very solid year.

GR will probably surprise people. Seems they have gotten better each year as they mature. They will make a deep run again.

[macadoshis]

1 HA
2 Prescott
3 Charleston
4 JC
5 Rivercrest
6 Smackover
7 GR
8 Centerpoint
9 Fordyce
10 Osceola

No love for Lamar Skip ?

[Longfellow]

He Skipped them

[BigMan15]

What do you guys think of the 3A-4 I personally think one injury or one call could determine the games between Paris Charleston and Lamar and maybe Atkins

[Longfellow]

Nate Davidson is a game breaker for Paris, but I thought their offensive line was undisciplined. That will be big for them in my opinion

[WPWells]

What do you guys think of the 3A-4 I personally think one injury or one call could determine the games between Paris Charleston and Lamar and maybe Atkins

Again, stick to basketball

[ChucktownTiger]

What do you guys think of the 3A-4 I personally think one injury or one call could determine the games between Paris Charleston and Lamar and maybe Atkins

The Lamar game, I could see that being the case. The Atkins game interest me however I think they are looking at a third place finish. To throw Paris in that mix is crazy at this point. I think your're blinded by your love affair with the blue eagle.

[BigMan15]

I dont love Paris I just think logical if we are on that topic please tell me how Charleston will be so good losing all that they had and just gain Caudle but yet they are ranked #2....dont be a homer!!!

[ChucktownTiger]

I dont love Paris I just think logical if we are on that topic please tell me how Charleston will be so good losing all that they had and just gain Caudle but yet they are ranked #2....dont be a homer!!!

Before I answer, what did we lose? I must be missing something.

[Lineman]

I dont love Paris I just think logical if we are on that topic please tell me how Charleston will be so good losing all that they had and just gain Caudle but yet they are ranked #2....dont be a homer!!!

It's not what the Tigers lost, it's what's returning.

[WPWells]

Before I answer, what did we lose? I must be missing something.

I don't see how we'll be anything but better this year

Biggest loss may be kicker

[BigMan15]

Offensive Line, Defensive

[Lineman]

They lost 3 o linemen, 1 spent a good portion of the year hurt. The only loss on D would be Binz, IMO.

[The Dynasty]

I dont love Paris I just think logical if we are on that topic please tell me how Charleston will be so good losing all that they had and just gain Caudle but yet they are ranked #2....dont be a homer!!!

Let's look at this honestly..... we weren't very good last year. By the end of the year some of the underclassmen were getting more and more playing time. I think this senior class is all around better and deeper than last years. Also Flanagan/Wisdom/Ketter/Rowland all have a year under their belt. We should be much better than we were last year.

[BigMan15]

To me the biggest key is Offensive and Defensive Line if they set up we will have a chance.

[The Dynasty]

To me the biggest key is Offensive and Defensive Line if they set up we will have a chance.

Bingo!!!!

[ChucktownTiger]

I dont love Paris I just think logical if we are on that topic please tell me how Charleston will be so good losing all that they had and just gain Caudle but yet they are ranked #2....dont be a homer!!!

Here's my non homer opinion.

Last year we lost games we shouldn't have even let be that close. Your average fan could see the team lacked leadership at times. You watched a YOUNG tiger team struggle last year. The D line will be better and stronger than last year. The O line will have something to prove, they looked improved during the black and white game but still have a ways to go. I think they'll get there and will improve each week. I would say most of the Key Positions are back and those that aren't have been filled with some great talent. This football team had all the potential in the world. They are a talented bunch. They now have experience and the main thing I think is leadership. This group of SRs is a great group and will hold one another accountable.

A key difference this year is our D. Even though it was the black and white game those guys were getting to the ball better and actually wrapping up and making a tackle. On offense you put KETTER Wisdom Flanagan and Rowland together. It's gonna be dangerous. Those guys are ALL play makers and game changers.

[Lineman]

The biggest key is staying healthy, with only 36 on the roster, it could get a little tight.

[ChucktownTiger]

The biggest key is staying healthy, with only 36 on the roster, it could get a little tight.

Couldn't agree more!

[OB11]

The biggest key is staying healthy, with only 36 on the roster, it could get a little tight.

Yep, that is a big key for all 3A teams.  I'd say between 30 and 35 would be the average 3A team.  Lose a key player or two and your season can be in trouble. 

[BigMan15]

Here's my non homer opinion.

Last year we lost games we shouldn't have even let be that close. Your average fan could see the team lacked leadership at times. You watched a YOUNG tiger team struggle last year. The D line will be better and stronger than last year. The O line will have something to prove, they looked improved during the black and white game but still have a ways to go. I think they'll get there and will improve each week. I would say most of the Key Positions are back and those that aren't have been filled with some great talent. This football team had all the potential in the world. They are a talented bunch. They now have experience and the main thing I think is leadership. This group of SRs is a great group and will hold one another accountable.

A key difference this year is our D. Even though it was the black and white game those guys were getting to the ball better and actually wrapping up and making a tackle. On offense you put KETTER Wisdom Flanagan and Rowland together. It's gonna be dangerous. Those guys are ALL play makers and game changers.

Well said!!