The Fearless Top Ten - Class 4A (Week 9)

[LJ06]

THE TOP TEN



1.  Warren (11) - 292
2.  Dardanelle (4) - 276
3.  Nashville - 234 [+3]
4.  Dollarway - 186 [-2]
5.  Hamburg - 164
6.  Malvern - 98 *
7.  Star City - 96 *
8.  Arkadelphia - 88 [-4]
9.  Pocahontas - 78 *
10.  Pea Ridge - 50



Other Receiving Votes:  Shiloh Christian 30, Newport 18, Mena 16, Helena-West Helena 14, Fountain Lake 2



Teams Dropped Out:  Fountain Lake, Gosnell, Mena



Notes:  Numbers in parenthesis represent the number of first place votes that team received. A team with a number in a bracket beside it represents the change in rank from the prior week poll. An asterisk beside a team represents a team new to the top ten. This poll is the results of the votes of 15 people who have good knowledge of 4A football and have every conference represented.

[HeberFan]

Still not sure about Warren. Hamburg is playing good ball lately

[LJ06]

Still not sure about Warren. Hamburg is playing good ball lately

So is Warren

[AirWarren]

Still not sure about Warren. Hamburg is playing good ball lately

Tell us about Warren?

[HeberFan]

Warren has all the tools. Just don't fare well in close game. A good front-running team often falls in playoff football.

[LJ06]

All I can tell ya'll is talk to people who've seen both Hamburg and Warren play.  Most if not all are saying Warren will win.  Whats that tell ya?

[AirWarren]

Tell me about Hamburgs "big game" experience?

[CounterPunch]

Still not sure about Warren. Hamburg is playing good ball lately

they just lost last week

[LJ06]

Tell me about Hamburgs "big game" experience?

They lost to Dollarway in a close game. 

[CounterPunch]

Dollarway gets beat and only drops 2 spots. Hmmm

[HeberFan]

Hamburg has the same issues.. eithe wins big or loses. My question is this, can either Warren or Hamburg come back from two touchdowns in the playoffs? I think not.

[LJ06]

Dollarway gets beat and only drops 2 spots. Hmmm

You knew that was gonna happen.  Least SC is back in the top ten

[CounterPunch]

Hamburg has the same issues.. eithe wins big or loses. My question is this, can either Warren or Hamburg come back from two touchdowns in the playoffs? I think not.

have you seen Warren play?

[LJ06]

Hamburg has the same issues.. eithe wins big or loses. My question is this, can either Warren or Hamburg come back from two touchdowns in the playoffs? I think not.

Warren can.  Hamburg can too if they can get their offense in sync

[CounterPunch]

This is absolutely still the best poll. Most of these teams can be flipped flopped very easily but it's still pretty good.

[policeman]

Wow.. great top ten.  This isn't bias at all.

[AirWarren]

Hamburg has the same issues.. eithe wins big or loses. My question is this, can either Warren or Hamburg come back from two touchdowns in the playoffs? I think not.

What has Warren done to show you we cant come from behind?

[CounterPunch]

Hamburg has the same issues.. eithe wins big or loses. My question is this, can either Warren or Hamburg come back from two touchdowns in the playoffs? I think not.

What has Warren done to show you we cant come from behind?

hes just talking.

[HeberFan]

I'm just saying that playoff football often favors a team that has been in lots of close games. Heading into the playoffs undefeated is a great way to NOT win the state championship, per past performances. Warren can sure win it all but they need early leads to do it.

[AirWarren]

Wow.. great top ten.  This isn't bias at all.

You had an opportunity to sign up and represent. Just like everyone else.

[CounterPunch]

I'm just saying that playoff football often favors a team that has been in lots of close games. Heading into the playoffs undefeated is a great way to NOT win the state championship, per past performances. Warren can sure win it all but they need early leads to do it.

they have played in a few close ones and came out in the 2nd half and pulled away.

[HeberFan]

I was not at the game.. so tell me what happened against Pulaski Academy?  I know PA is maybe the best team in 5A but I didn't expect the Lumberjacks to give up 50.

[phdefense]

I'm just saying that playoff football often favors a team that has been in lots of close games. Heading into the playoffs undefeated is a great way to NOT win the state championship, per past performances. Warren can sure win it all but they need early leads to do it.

Yeah, it really hurt Booneville last year. 

[AirWarren]

I'm just saying that playoff football often favors a team that has been in lots of close games. Heading into the playoffs undefeated is a great way to NOT win the state championship, per past performances. Warren can sure win it all but they need early leads to do it.

Early leads such as battling four quarters toe to toe with a 7a team? Lost in the last two minutes on SS last drive?

Just stop talking out of your arse.

[HeberFan]

I love the way Booneville played last year. Great execution and all business. Everyone kept picking against them and for supposedly more talented teams, but, Booneville rocked.

[The Coach]

I'm just saying that playoff football often favors a team that has been in lots of close games. Heading into the playoffs undefeated is a great way to NOT win the state championship, per past performances. Warren can sure win it all but they need early leads to do it.

Going undefeated sounds like a great way to win it all if you ask me

[HeberFan]

I mean going undefeated in the regular season. Going undefeated for the entire season is the best percentage way to win a state championship !  ha ha

[policeman]

Just my opinion, but Pocahontas should be top 6...

[TBone70]

Dollarway gets beat and only drops 2 spots. Hmmm

Yep, and probably beat any team below them. And I'm not a Dollarway fan at all.

[The Coach]

I love the way Booneville played last year. Great execution and all business. Everyone kept picking against them and for supposedly more talented teams, but, Booneville rocked.

And the only close game they had was the state final if I remember right

[BannerMountainMan]

I'm just saying that playoff football often favors a team that has been in lots of close games. Heading into the playoffs undefeated is a great way to NOT win the state championship, per past performances. Warren can sure win it all but they need early leads to do it.

Going undefeated sounds like a great way to win it all if you ask me
Yeah not losing a game in your first ten games means you'll probably lose first round.. Don't get people sometimes

[HeberFan]

That's what I mean. Booneville was able to concentrate on each series. The score didn't change their composure at all. It was really about how they played and didn't have much to do with their opponent. That kind of focus is rare.

[HeberFan]

Undefeated regular season teams almost never lose the first round. It's the second or third that gets them.

[SUGARTOWN]

Just my opinion, but Pocahontas should be top 6...

And who would you move down?

[bullseye]

Dollarway was the greatest thing since sliced bread until they were beat. That's why this is the greatest game on earth . Go dogs!!

[Big Fan]

Just stop talking out of your arse.

You need to take another swig of whatever you are drinking....lol

[TBone70]

Just my opinion, but Pocahontas should be top 6...

Close, I voted them at 7 the top 6 is solid. Where have you been Policeman? Pokey doing great this year. Hope it ain't s fluke, new coach is doing good. Tough game against Highland coming up at Highland.

[HeberFan]

Dollarway might be even more dangerous now after a loss.

[WPWells]

THE TOP TEN



1.  Warren (11) - 292
2.  Dardanelle (4) - 276
3.  Nashville - 234 [+3]
4.  Dollarway - 186 [-2]
5.  Hamburg - 164
6.  Malvern - 98 *
7.  Star City - 96 *
8.  Arkadelphia - 88 [-4]
9.  Pocahontas - 78 *
10.  Pea Ridge - 50



Other Receiving Votes:  Shiloh Christian 30, Newport 18, Mena 16, Helena-West Helena 14, Fountain Lake 2



Teams Dropped Out:  Fountain Lake, Gosnell, Mena



Notes:  Numbers in parenthesis represent the number of first place votes that team received. A team with a number in a bracket beside it represents the change in rank from the prior week poll. An asterisk beside a team represents a team new to the top ten. This poll is the results of the votes of 15 people who have good knowledge of 4A football and have every conference represented.

Just curious, you say have every conference represented. Is mine not counted because I didn't represent the 2?

[bullseye]

Dollarway might be even more dangerous now after a loss.

I agree!! They are freaking beast. #10 is crazy good!!

[LJ06]

Yours counted

[WPWells]

Thanks. Helena-West Helena was #11 and Newport #12 by my numbers

[Big Fan]

Good poll, but not sold on Pea Ridge.  Their best win is at Prairie Grove in a close one and PG is down from where they are normally.  No other wins on their schedule come close to the PG win. 

Some are missing on HWH.  One point loss on the road to 5A Forrest City and a one point loss at conference foe CAC.  Their best wins are at home against Newport and on the road at Stuttgart......and the games weren't close. 

[TBone70]

Good poll, but not sold on Pea Ridge.  Their best win is at Prairie Grove in a close one and PG is down from where they are normally.  No other wins on their schedule come close to the PG win. 

Some are missing on HWH.  One point loss on the road to 5A Forrest City and a one point loss at conference foe CAC.  Their best wins are at home against Newport and on the road at Stuttgart......and the games weren't close.

Good Point. On HWH

[SUGARTOWN]

Good poll, but not sold on Pea Ridge.  Their best win is at Prairie Grove in a close one and PG is down from where they are normally.  No other wins on their schedule come close to the PG win. 

Some are missing on HWH.  One point loss on the road to 5A Forrest City and a one point loss at conference foe CAC.  Their best wins are at home against Newport and on the road at Stuttgart......and the games weren't close.

The final score wasn't close at Stuttgart. But that was a 12-7 game with 10 min. left and unfortunately 2 penalties on two consecutive 4th down stops gave the Cougars new life and set up their 3rd TD. I'm not sure they can win more than one game in the playoffs.

But I could be wrong...

[lion1997]

Looks like the 8-4A is the SEC West of Arkansas High School football.  I am also impressed with Crossett.  Talk about a sleeper in the playoffs.  They are going to give a number l seed fits.  I don't know a lot about who Courson is on their defense, but he is one tough player.

[EagleForLife12]

All I can tell ya'll is talk to people who've seen both Hamburg and Warren play.  Most if not all are saying Warren will win.  Whats that tell ya?

He is right...we've played them both and I can say with really no hesitation now that warrenhas no QB issues they are the better team.

[EagleForLife12]

Looks like the 8-4A is the SEC West of Arkansas High School football.  I am also impressed with Crossett.  Talk about a sleeper in the playoffs.  They are going to give a number l seed fits.  I don't know a lot about who Courson is on their defense, but he is one tough player.

He's Brandon Courson, a Sr. He was a pretty good receiver in Jr high,put on some weight and became 1 heck of a linebacker. I guess he didn't lose too much athleticism. And I do agree I think we can upset a number 1 or 2 sees from the 4a2. As for the other four teams in our conference,  all am I going to say is strap on your war boots to the rest of the 4A in about 2 weeks.

[LJ06]

All I can tell ya'll is talk to people who've seen both Hamburg and Warren play.  Most if not all are saying Warren will win.  Whats that tell ya?

He is right...we've played them both and I can say with really no hesitation now that warrenhas no QB issues they are the better team.

Now its like the 4th quarter of the Crossett game for the entire game.

[LJ06]

Unless Crossett upsets Star City they will be the 5th seed.  They will play the winner of the 2-4A in the 1st round.  Crossett can give that team fits no matter who it is and could possibly pull it off.