The Fearless Preseason Class 4A Top Ten - 2015 Edition

[LJ06]

THE FEARLESS TOP TEN


1. Nashville (7) - 278
2014 Record:  10-2 (6-1)
Playoffs:  #1 Seed 7-4A (Second Round)

2. Star City (4) - 214
2014 Record:  8-4 (4-3)
Playoffs:  #5 Seed 8-4A (Second Round)

3. Malvern (1) - 196
2014 Record:  10-4 (5-2)
Playoffs:  #3 Seed 7-4A (Semi-Finals)

4. Arkadelphia - 170
2014 Record:  9-4 (4-3)
Playoffs:  #4 Seed 7-4A (Quarter-Finals)

5. Dollarway (1) - 144
2014 Record:  9-3 (6-1)
Playoffs:  #1 Seed 8-4A (Second Round)

6. Warren (2) - 120
2014 Record:  12-3 (6-1)
Playoffs:  #2 Seed 8-4A (State Champions)

7. Dardanelle - 100
2014 Record:  13-1 (7-0)
Playoffs:  #1 Seed 4-4A (Semi-Finals)

8. Shiloh Christian - 92
2014 Record:  9-4 (6-1)
Playoffs:  #2 Seed 1-4A (Quarter-Finals)

9. Lonoke - 66
2014 Record:  5-6 (4-3)
Playoffs:  #4 Seed 2-4A (First Round)

10. Gosnell - 56
2014 Record:  9-2-1 (6-1)
Playoffs:  #2 Seed 3-4A (Second Round)


Other receiving votes: Pocahontas 44, Hamburg 42, Pulaski Robinson 32, Newport 30, Highland 16, Pottsville 16, Prairie Grove 16, Mena 14, Clinton 6, HWH 6, Stuttgart 4, Crossett 2

*Numbers in parenthesis represents total number of first place votes

[AirWarren]

Very close to mine.

[beach bum]

Can't wait to see the first 3 weeks go by to see the strength of each conference....

[beach bum]

And who in the world put Dirty Way #1 .... they can't pick their own refs come playoff time 

[bulldoghistorian]

What do the big numbers represent?

[LJ06]

What do the big numbers represent?

Just a tally of the voting numbers

[Romeo]

Actually surprised Warren is ranked that high. Even more surprised they had first place votes.

[Superjack45]

Actually surprised Warren is ranked that high. Even more surprised they had first place votes.

I voted them number 7.

[LJ06]

Actually surprised Warren is ranked that high. Even more surprised they had first place votes.

I voted Warren number 9. Too much youth for a run this year I'm afraid. We could be salty, but I'll hold reservation on that. Just shows how down 4A is this year.

[Romeo]

I didn't put Warren in my top ten. For me, its a wait and see approach. Were going to be a team loaded with sophomores with only one starter back on offense and three that were full time starters on defense. There's also a strong possibility a few freshmen may move up and play varsity.

[LJ06]

I didn't put Warren in my top ten. For me, its a wait and see approach. Were going to be a team loaded with sophomores with only one starter back on offense and three that were full time starters on defense. There's also a strong possibility a few freshmen may move up and play varsity.

Could be shades of 2005 or 2010. Could go either way.

[Romeo]

Shiloh Christian is my darkhorse pick to win the state title. I think they have the potential to get back to championship form this season.

[Romeo]

I didn't put Warren in my top ten. For me, its a wait and see approach. Were going to be a team loaded with sophomores with only one starter back on offense and three that were full time starters on defense. There's also a strong possibility a few freshmen may move up and play varsity.

Could be shades of 2005 or 2010. Could go either way.

I think Lassiter will be the big key to Warren's success. If he can develop into the QB that I believe he could, we might surprise people this year.

[LJ06]

I didn't put Warren in my top ten. For me, its a wait and see approach. Were going to be a team loaded with sophomores with only one starter back on offense and three that were full time starters on defense. There's also a strong possibility a few freshmen may move up and play varsity.

Could be shades of 2005 or 2010. Could go either way.

I think Lassiter will be the big key to Warren's success. If he can develop into the QB that I believe he could, we might surprise people this year.

Yes he could. Sometimes even our more youthful teams are still dang good.

[beach bum]

Shiloh Christian is my darkhorse pick to win the state title. I think they have the potential to get back to championship form this season.

I saw the PG vs. Shiloh game online... they have some very good skill players at the QB and WR positions. They are very small though. They return a lot though. I think when it gets far a team may overpower them physically. They have some potential definitely.

[TBone70]

Dang, that was quick. Didn't get on the board last night. Looks good.

[hawgfan15]

Looks pretty good! Should be an unpredictable year in 4A. I have been waiting on this season for Nashville for a long time

[WPWells]

I'm usually of a mind that a championship team is #1 until they're defeated, so I put Warren #1

[AT]

I'm usually of a mind that a championship team is #1 until they're defeated, so I put Warren #1

That would make two of us and for the same reason.

[WPWells]

My one exception this year is Charleston in the 3A (kinda ironic) but I feel that Smackover is the odds-on favorite and Prescott is a clear #2. I did, though, place Charleston #3 for the same reasons previously detailed

[SUGARTOWN]

I'm usually of a mind that a championship team is #1 until they're defeated, so I put Warren #1

That would make two of us and for the same reason.

So y'all rank every team based on the players they have coming back and your expectations for THIS year except for one....brilliant.

[Proud Buckaroo]

My one exception this year is Charleston in the 3A (kinda ironic) but I feel that Smackover is the odds-on favorite and Prescott is a clear #2. I did, though, place Charleston #3 for the same reasons previously detailed

Depending on the brackets. I feel like they will meet in the championship.

[cuckoobird]

My one exception this year is Charleston in the 3A (kinda ironic) but I feel that Smackover is the odds-on favorite and Prescott is a clear #2. I did, though, place Charleston #3 for the same reasons previously detailed

Depending on the brackets. I feel like they will meet in the championship.

this is the big boy football board, go talk about the midget 3a on down a little

[Proud Buckaroo]

Is that why Stuttgart struggles so much? Because this is "big boy football?"

[SUGARTOWN]

Is that why Stuttgart struggles so much? Because this is "big boy football?"

Struggles? You seem to be confused.

[Proud Buckaroo]

Since 2012. They have won a total of 8 games.

[SUGARTOWN]

Since 2012. They have won a total of 8 games.

Missed the playoffs once in 17 years, won 2 state titles in that span. If you think that's "struggling" you must think Smackover's program is horrible....no titles since the 40's? Ouch.

[Proud Buckaroo]

I guess you don't know how to take a joke... Lolll.

[Jack1990]

I can go with that.

[SUGARTOWN]

I guess you don't know how to take a joke... Lolll.

Classic response from someone that just got owned. 

[Proud Buckaroo]

Yeah, because my feelings are so hurt.

[SUGARTOWN]

Yeah, because my feelings are so hurt.

Mine would be if I had tried to put down someone's program and then realize I had no idea what I was talking about. But that probably happens often for you so I guess you're used to it....

[Jimbo Morphis]

My one exception this year is Charleston in the 3A (kinda ironic) but I feel that Smackover is the odds-on favorite and Prescott is a clear #2. I did, though, place Charleston #3 for the same reasons previously detailed

Depending on the brackets. I feel like they will meet in the championship.

smackover

[nastynice]

I'm usually of a mind that a championship team is #1 until they're defeated, so I put Warren #1

Defending champs deserve to be preseason #1 only IF all the same players are returning. If all your studs graduate, then you've proven nothing yet. A preseason #1 ranking shouldn't be based on kids in college. Base it on what's coming back.

[cuckoobird]

I'm usually of a mind that a championship team is #1 until they're defeated, so I put Warren #1

Defending champs deserve to be preseason #1 only IF all the same players are returning. If all your studs graduate, then you've proven nothing yet. A preseason #1 ranking shouldn't be based on kids in college. Base it on what's coming back.

I can agree with this, but I also agree they are worthy of the top ten until proven otherwise

[FBfan79]

3 of the top 4 preaseason teams on our schedule...  7-4A .. SECWEST

[cuckoobird]

3 of the top 4 preaseason teams on our schedule...  7-4A .. SECWEST

Not really until you can win a state title out of there and that hasn't happened in a long time

[FBfan79]

3 of the top 4 preaseason teams on our schedule...  7-4A .. SECWEST

Not really until you can win a state title out of there and that hasn't happened in a long time

In terms of top ranked teams

[hawgfan15]

3 of the top 4 preaseason teams on our schedule...  7-4A .. SECWEST

Not really until you can win a state title out of there and that hasn't happened in a long time

2011 Pulaski Academy

7-4A has won more state titles in the last decade than any other 4A conference

[cuckoobird]

3 of the top 4 preaseason teams on our schedule...  7-4A .. SECWEST

Not really until you can win a state title out of there and that hasn't happened in a long time

2011 Pulaski Academy

7-4A has won more state titles in the last decade than any other 4A conference

private schools don't count or the 1-4a would have claim to fame

[SUGARTOWN]

3 of the top 4 preaseason teams on our schedule...  7-4A .. SECWEST

You can say that if you have 3 teams FINISH the year in the top 4.

[FBfan79]

3 of the top 4 preaseason teams on our schedule...  7-4A .. SECWEST

You can say that if you have 3 teams FINISH the year in the top 4.

I'm sure it will change... but for now....    SECWEST

[cuckoobird]

3 of the top 4 preaseason teams on our schedule...  7-4A .. SECWEST

You can say that if you have 3 teams FINISH the year in the top 4.

I'm sure it will change... but for now....    SECWEST

ehhhh, mountain west maybe

[Superjack45]

We all know the SEC West is the 8 4a. 

[AirWarren]

I don't know about that. But it's for certain the best football being played in 4a comes from the 7 and 8. Check your PM SJ.

[bulldoghistorian]

I've said for a while now that the 7-4A and the 8-4A are the SEC west and SEC east of highschool football in the state.

[CounterPunch]

I haven't been on in a week. Missed my vote.

[HorseFeathers]

Stuttgart is kinda like th e cowboys...always talking about the past...

[AT]

I'm usually of a mind that a championship team is #1 until they're defeated, so I put Warren #1

That would make two of us and for the same reason.

So y'all rank every team based on the players they have coming back and your expectations for THIS year except for one....brilliant.

That's right.

[SUGARTOWN]

Stuttgart is kinda like th e cowboys...always talking about the past...

You can do that when you have a past that most schools would die for.

And as for the future, we're a year or so away making another title run. 😀