Conference predictions in 4A

[bulldoghistorian]

Here is the predicted order of finish for each conference.
This is not a hootens poll.
These rankings are voted on by the coaches of these conferences.
1-4A.
Prairie Grove
Shiloh
PRidge
Gravette
Huntsville
Gentry
Lincoln
Barryville.
2-4A.
Newport
Heber
Lonoke
West Helena
CAC
Stuttgart
Riverview
Baitseville Southside.
3-4A.
Pocahontas
Gosnell
Highland
Truman
Jonesboro WestSide
Cave City
Brookland
Harrisburg.
4-4A.
Dardanelle
Robinson
Pottsville
Dover
Clinton
Ozark
Arkansas Baptist
Subiaco Academy.
7-4A.
Nashville
Malvern
Arki
Ashdown
FountainLake
Mena
Bauxite
Waldron.
8-4A.
Star City
Dollarway
Hamburg
Warren
Crossett
Monticello
Dewitt
Dumas.

[HeberFan]

Thanks for typing this. Could this be Star City's year?

[LJ06]

Thanks for typing this. Could this be Star City's year?

If they don't get it done this year it's time to face the facts that it's not happening...ever

[bulldoghistorian]

It has to happen this year!!!!

[bulldoghistorian]

If it were me, here's how i'd put the 8-4A.
Star City
Dollarway
Warren
Hamburg
Crossett
Monticello
Dewitt
Dumas.
That's just me.

[hawgfan15]

2-4A is wide open this year. 6 teams have a reasonable shot at winning it. Newport as the preseason favorite is interesting though with Coach Harrison gone and they graduated a talented group of seniors.

[bulldoghistorian]

Yeah I thought the same thing

[HeberFan]

As a Heber fan, that #2 ranking for the Panthers is pretty aggressive. Heber graduated an excellent senior class last year. Conference is wide open. Look for Riverview or Southside to surprise someone.

[bulldoghistorian]

And also for the fact that yall have a new head coach

[HeberFan]

I think Heber went from a very good coach last year, to a very good coach this year. This year's coach was the offensive coordinator and has been with the program for years. Transition has been good.

[bulldoghistorian]

I think he will do a great job.
He actually was an asistent at Star City several years ago.
He's a great guy.

[HeberFan]

Surprised to see Stuttgart picked that low.  Have to think they will finish a lot better than 6th.

[bulldoghistorian]

I would think so.

[cuckoobird]

Naw, we are young and won't be any good. It's an off week for whomever we play...

[HeberFan]

Cuck loves to downplay expectations.

[purpleswag]

Lonoke wins the 2-4a. JMO

[HeberFan]

Hootens would agree with you about Lonoke. Every week is going to be a big one in the 2-4A, which it appears, is one of the more balanced conferences in the state.

[cuckoobird]

Cuck loves to downplay expectations.

Oh no, when we are good I have no problem telling folks. Too young to win it all this year, that won't happen till next year and the year after

[HeberFan]

Cuck, surely you don't agree with the pre-season prediction of a sixth place conference finish?

[cuckoobird]

Cuck, surely you don't agree with the pre-season prediction of a sixth place conference finish?

Oh no I don't

[HeberFan]

How do you see the 2-4A this year, Cuck ?

[cuckoobird]

How do you see the 2-4A this year, Cuck ?

HWHC, Lonoke, Stuttgart, Newport, CAC, Heber, Riverview, and Bateseville

[HeberFan]

Quite the unbiased opinion there, Cuck

[cuckoobird]

Quite the unbiased opinion there, Cuck

I'm never biased

[HeberFan]

You actually think Stuttgart can beat Newport? 

[cuckoobird]

You actually think Stuttgart can beat Newport?

Yes, but we don't have to beat them to finish ahead of them.

[SUGARTOWN]

You actually think Stuttgart can beat Newport?

Lost to them by one point last year and they lost a ton of players, especially on the lines. The only person you can name on their team is Carl Turner. He's good, but if he doesn't have holes to run through how good will he be?

The conference is wide open this year. Lonoke should be on top, but the next 4 or 5 teams can be in any order.

[bulldoghistorian]

What should we expect out of Hamburg and Dollarway?
Haven't heard anything and I was just wondering.

[AirWarren]

I'm not sure about either of them. hamburg will always have size, speed and a big roster but not sure why they can't put it together. Dollarway will be the same minus roster size. I would say that the dollarway athletes are better than Hamburg.

[LJ06]

You actually think Stuttgart can beat Newport?

Lost to them by one point last year and they lost a ton of players, especially on the lines. The only person you can name on their team is Carl Turner. He's good, but if he doesn't have holes to run through how good will he be?

The conference is wide open this year. Lonoke should be on top, but the next 4 or 5 teams can be in any order.

I agree with this. 2-4A is as wide open as any conference this season.

[bulldoghistorian]

I may be wrong, but I just don't foresee Hamburg being as good as last year, especially since Savage graduated.
I know one person doesn't make a team, but I really believe he was the main reason why they did as well as they did a year ago.
He was their offense.

[LJ06]

I may be wrong, but I just don't foresee Hamburg being as good as last year, especially since Savage graduated.
I know one person doesn't make a team, but I really believe he was the main reason why they did as well as they did a year ago.
He was their offense.

From seeing them in person last year, Savage was their offensive weapon. When he went down it just threw the whole offense out of whack.

[bulldoghistorian]

Yep

[Infamous]

You actually think Stuttgart can beat Newport?

Lost to them by one point last year and they lost a ton of players, especially on the lines. The only person you can name on their team is Carl Turner. He's good, but if he doesn't have holes to run through how good will he be?

The conference is wide open this year. Lonoke should be on top, but the next 4 or 5 teams can be in any order.

I'm a Newport fan, and I couldn't agree anymore with that assessment. Spot on.

[CounterPunch]

Thanks for typing this. Could this be Star City's year?

If they don't get it done this year it's time to face the facts that it's not happening...ever

well we still have a major hole to fill at running back.

[bulldoghistorian]

Yep! Fingers crossed!!

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[Proud Buckaroo]

What's the deal with all the periods? lol.

[The Ref]

CAC is my sleeper pick in the 2-4A, I think they'll have the top offense in the conference & will win some games they probably shouldn't.

[Mr. Mercer]

CAC is my sleeper pick in the 2-4A, I think they'll have the top offense in the conference & will win some games they probably shouldn't.
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How are they looking up front on both sides? They have two good players in Johnson and Harris, but I don't see much more than that.

[HeberFan]

CAC is my sleeper pick in the 2-4A, I think they'll have the top offense in the conference & will win some games they probably shouldn't.

CAC still have that big reciever ?

[Proud Buckaroo]

I may be wrong, but I just don't foresee Hamburg being as good as last year, especially since Savage graduated.
I know one person doesn't make a team, but I really believe he was the main reason why they did as well as they did a year ago.
He was their offense.

You are absolutely correct. I watched them in 7 on 7 and they.... not that great. Granted. It's just 7 on 7. But still.