My 3A Top Ten--Week 8

[Mike Bonds]

1.  Junction City
2.  Mayflower
3.  Charleston
4.  Glen Rose
5.  Prescott
6.  Clinton
7.  Rivercrest
8.  Osceola
9.  Atkins
10.  Barton

[nastynice]

An improving and healthier Chuck just smirked, flicked a cig, and slowly walked away after looking at the score of the GR and Preskitt game!

[AmericanVandal1987]

Barton should at least be above Osceola and Atkins. They were the only team to even stick with Mayflower at 51-36 and deserve more credit than #10.

[CoolBreeze]

Barton should at least be above Osceola and Atkins. They were the only team to even stick with Mayflower at 51-36 and deserve more credit than #10.

Au contraire. Osceola's loss was to a 5A team, not a good one but still 2 levels above 3A. Atkins loss was to 4A Dover which has a 4-3 record.

Barton may well be a stronger team than Osceola or Atkins, but the evidence cited is not sufficient to establish it.

[beach bum]

Au contraire. Osceola's loss was to a 5A team, not a good one but still 2 levels above 3A. Atkins loss was to 4A Dover which has a 4-3 record.

Barton may well be a stronger team than Osceola or Atkins, but the evidence cited is not sufficient to establish it.

+1

[Red Devil Dad]

Barton is allowing there opponents an average of 24 points a game and Atkins is allowing 15.  Sounds like Barton needs to play a little better D.   

[Proud Buckaroo]

Barton should at least be above Osceola and Atkins. They were the only team to even stick with Mayflower at 51-36 and deserve more credit than #10.

Moral victories don't count. I agree that Barton could end up going further than Osceola or Atkins. But right now...the only thing we have to stand on right now is Osceola and Atkins are both undefeated in conference and playing a little better defense.

[BannerMountainMan]

I know other teams are getting better wins but moving Clinton down from 4 to 6 lately is a head scratcher

[Paperman]

I can assure you Osceola would destroy Barton if they were to meet! Barton would be sportsmanship clocked by mid third quarter!

[TruthHurts]

Osceola has a player that can probably out athlete any 3A kid. I cant remember the kids name but he does everything but leap tall buildings in a single bound.

[Proud Buckaroo]

Osceola has a player that can probably out athlete any 3A kid. I cant remember the kids name but he does everything but leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Derrell Brown?

[TruthHurts]

Yeah thats him--Thx Proud Buckaroo.

[Coltfan2005]

I can assure you Osceola would destroy Barton if they were to meet! Barton would be sportsmanship clocked by mid third quarter!

Destroy is a strong word. However, Barton was beaten by Mayflower. A team that might place third in 3-3A.

[Coltfan2005]

1.  Junction City
2.  Mayflower
3.  Charleston
4.  Glen Rose
5.  Prescott
6.  Clinton
7.  Rivercrest
8.  Osceola
9.  Atkins
10.  Barton

The last two weeks have been surprising.

1. Charleston
2. Junction City
3. Rivercrest
4. Glen Rose
5. Prescott
6. Clinton
7. Osceola
8. Mayflower
9. Atkins
10. Perryville

And before the whining starts. No, I do not think Mayflower can beat anyone I have ranked above them and probably not the two under them. No, Barton's record and schedule says they are not top ten, finding it hard to believe Mike had them at #10. Yes, I am still on the Atkins bandwagon. Yes, Perryville is better than the teams I have not listed. No, I am not positive who is the better team between JC and Charleston. Yes, Clinton deserves to be where they are. No, I am not positive that I have Osceola ranked high enough...they are good. Yes, I was shocked at Prescott losing. Yes, I think Rivercrest is better than Glen Rose. Did that cover it all?

[CoolBreeze]

Moral victories don't count. I agree that Barton could end up going further than Osceola or Atkins. But right now...the only thing we have to stand on right now is Osceola and Atkins are both undefeated in conference and playing a little better defense.

I will not dispute that Osceola has played a tougher conference schedule than Barton. However, Atkins has not played anyone that approaches the status of Mayflower, thus far. That will change on Friday night when they square off against Charleston.

[CoolBreeze]

I can assure you Osceola would destroy Barton if they were to meet! Barton would be sportsmanship clocked by mid third quarter!

Opinion without presenting any evidence to support it.

[CoolBreeze]

Destroy is a strong word. However, Barton was beaten by Mayflower. A team that might place third in 3-3A.

Another assertion based entirely on opinion without supporting facts.

[Paperman]

Supporting facts don't really mean much! Just look to Barton's loss in last seasons playoffs! I know new coaching staffs! New enthusiasm! Blah, blah! I stand by my unsubstantiated comment! Destroy!

[Jimbo Morphis]

I know other teams are getting better wins but moving Clinton down from 4 to 6 lately is a head scratcher

I agree, they should be 12th

[eaglecd]

Just a little info. Mayflower has already beaten Perryville at their place 48-18.

[Grayte88]

Did he really say that Mayflower can't beat any of the teams that he has ranked above them. That's hilarious, lol. I can't stop laughing. Lol

[Grayte88]

The last two weeks have been surprising.

1. Charleston
2. Junction City
3. Rivercrest
4. Glen Rose
5. Prescott
6. Clinton
7. Osceola
8. Mayflower
9. Atkins
10. Perryville

And before the whining starts. No, I do not think Mayflower can beat anyone I have ranked above them and probably not the two under them. No, Barton's record and schedule says they are not top ten, finding it hard to believe Mike had them at #10. Yes, I am still on the Atkins bandwagon. Yes, Perryville is better than the teams I have not listed. No, I am not positive who is the better team between JC and Charleston. Yes, Clinton deserves to be where they are. No, I am not positive that I have Osceola ranked high enough...they are good. Yes, I was shocked at Prescott losing. Yes, I think Rivercrest is better than Glen Rose. Did that cover it all?

Mayflower has already smoked Perryville by 30 I believe!

[Proud Buckaroo]

Did he really say that Mayflower can't beat any of the teams that he has ranked above them. That's hilarious, lol. I can't stop laughing. Lol

It's so easy to critique someone's rankings when you don't make your own.

[luxora4life]

Mayflower has already smoked Perryville by 30 I believe!

Clue Words - above them.

[dragondad]

Clue Words - above them.

Clue words - below them

[Mr.Bearded]

Just a little info. Mayflower has already beaten Perryville at their place 48-18.

Mayflower did beat Perryville easily but the game was closer than the score resembled till the starting QB for Perryville was ejected. Then late 4th quarter Mayflower had their way with Perryvilles back ups. I believe mayflower is a top 3 team

[eaglecd]

Trust me. I am in no way saying that Perryville isn't a good football team. I was at that game and you are correct about it being closer than the score indicates. I was only responding to the fact that Coltfan2005 said that Mayflower probably couldn't beat them. Perryville is a good football team.

[Mr.Bearded]

Trust me. I am in no way saying that Perryville isn't a good football team. I was at that game and you are correct about it being closer than the score indicates. I was only responding to the fact that Coltfan2005 said that Mayflower probably couldn't beat them. Perryville is a good football team.

I agree and like I said I believe Mayflower is at least top 5 to top 3. I'd like to see them and Charelston go at it.

[Jimbo Morphis]

It's so easy to critique someone's rankings when you don't make your own.

Like you would know.

[Coltfan2005]

Clue words - below them

read a little closer and get that word probably. Yes, I know what happened to Perryville when they played Mayflower. And I don't think mayflower could beat them again.

[Coltfan2005]

Did he really say that Mayflower can't beat any of the teams that he has ranked above them. That's hilarious, lol. I can't stop laughing. Lol

I actually typed it, I didn't say it. Explain why it is hilarious.

[Coltfan2005]

I will not dispute that Osceola has played a tougher conference schedule than Barton. However, Atkins has not played anyone that approaches the status of Mayflower, thus far. That will change on Friday night when they square off against Charleston.

Atkins is there for the same reason Mayflower is.

[Coltfan2005]

Supporting facts don't really mean much! Just look to Barton's loss in last seasons playoffs! I know new coaching staffs! New enthusiasm! Blah, blah! I stand by my unsubstantiated comment! Destroy!

This statement explains quite a bit about the Osceola Times and their articles. "Supporting facts don't really mean much". This has got to be the most ignorant and ridiculous statement ever posted on this site. "supporting facts really don't mean much". Was this meant to be a bad joke?

[Wardog87]

Coltfan. I encourage you to get out and watch some
More games this year. Perryville wouldn't come within 21 of mayflower 10 out of 10 times this year.

[Grayte88]

read a little closer and get that word probably. Yes, I know what happened to Perryville when they played Mayflower. And I don't think mayflower could beat them again.

Couldn't beat them again?  You have to kidding. They couldn't tackle the twins the first time and Mayflowers defense is even better now with Tyler Farris at Middle Linebacker. He didn't play in that game. Your not going to beat Mayflower running the ball. Perryville isn't for sure. Clinton won't be the Eagles either!

[luxora4life]

Clue words - below them

Those are the words he used.  " ranked above them"

[Mr.Bearded]

Couldn't beat them again?  You have to kidding. They couldn't tackle the twins the first time and Mayflowers defense is even better now with Tyler Farris at Middle Linebacker. He didn't play in that game. Your not going to beat Mayflower running the ball. Perryville isn't for sure. Clinton won't be the Eagles either!

I'm a Perryville poster and saw the first game. If they played again Mayflower would win again but I think it would be closer. Perryville has shown a passing game the pst two weeks but the defense would still struggle with the twins. I could see Perryville scoring around 28 to 30 points but I don't see them being able to keep mayflower under 40. It'd be a Two to three score game.

[dragondad]

Those are the words he used.  " ranked above them"

He also said, and probably the two below them.

[THA TRUTH]

Mayflower hasn't proved enough

[luxora4life]

He also said, and probably the two below them.

Ok, we can both be right

[Grayte88]

Mayflower hasn't proved enough

All they can do is play the schedule that was given to them and they've passed every test so far. Time will tell.

[Coltfan2005]

So, it's Ok to have a weak schedule from week 1 to week 10? That makes a team ready for Prescott? Glen Rose? Rivercrest? Charleston? I realize mayflower fans are excited about actually winning more than 6 games in a season but reality comes in week 2 of the playoffs.

[CoolBreeze]

Supporting facts don't really mean much! Just look to Barton's loss in last seasons playoffs! I know new coaching staffs! New enthusiasm! Blah, blah! I stand by my unsubstantiated comment! Destroy!

What does an easy win by Rivercrest in last year's playoffs over a 5-5 (3-4 in conference) Barton have to do with this year's 6-1 (3-1) Bears? The declaration that Mayflower might finish third in the 3-3A is equally without supporting evidence. We have no way of comparing Mayflower to teams in the 3-3A until the playoffs.

[Grayte88]

So, it's Ok to have a weak schedule from week 1 to week 10? That makes a team ready for Prescott? Glen Rose? Rivercrest? Charleston? I realize mayflower fans are excited about actually winning more than 6 games in a season but reality comes in week 2 of the playoffs.

Mayflower and Glenrose play an exhibition every year before the start of the season and this season MF played with GR the whole way. It was tied at 14 at the half and Mayflower would have got the ball in the 2nd half. The backups played 1 quarter to end it. The Eagles went for 2 at the end and didn't get it. Lost 21-20. So yes MF can play with Glen Rose and they beat Prescott. Do you see where I'm going?

[luxora4life]

What does an easy win by Rivercrest in last year's playoffs over a 5-5 (3-4 in conference) Barton have to do with this year's 6-1 (3-1) Bears?

A whole lot if their roster didn't significantly improve by add-on talent or a product of a great off season this year and their record is a result of teams on their schedule having a down year (AKA the cycle).

[Coltfan2005]

Mayflower and Glenrose play an exhibition every year before the start of the season and this season MF played with GR the whole way. It was tied at 14 at the half and Mayflower would have got the ball in the 2nd half. The backups played 1 quarter to end it. The Eagles went for 2 at the end and didn't get it. Lost 21-20. So yes MF can play with Glen Rose and they beat Prescott. Do you see where I'm going?

Seriously? You are referencing a scrimmage game as proof maypole can play with Glen Rose?

[Grayte88]

A whole lot if their roster didn't significantly improve by add-on talent or a product of a great off season this year and their record is a result of teams on their schedule having a down year (AKA the cycle).

Bartons offensive line is huge and the backs are fast. If they eliminate the turnovers they can win some games in the playoffs.

[CoolBreeze]

A whole lot if their roster didn't significantly improve by add-on talent or a product of a great off season this year and their record is a result of teams on their schedule having a down year (AKA the cycle).

Or perhaps a young team grew up. E.g., the twins who were sophomores last year are now juniors.

[Coltfan2005]

What does an easy win by Rivercrest in last year's playoffs over a 5-5 (3-4 in conference) Barton have to do with this year's 6-1 (3-1) Bears? The declaration that Mayflower might finish third in the 3-3A is equally without supporting evidence. We have no way of comparing Mayflower to teams in the 3-3A until the playoffs.

I in no way am referencing last year's teams and the score of the game. What I am referring to is having seen every Rivercrest game this season, two Glen Rose games, 3 prescott games, a Cgarleston game, 4 osceola games, half a Clinton game, two Maytag games. Not an expert by any means but Mayflower can't play with any of them. Of course, this is just my opinion...but I do base it on games this season not just what I feel about my home team.

[Grayte88]

Seriously? You are referencing a scrimmage game as proof maypole can play with Glen Rose?

Absolutely,  the players were on the field. Neither team running the whole playbook. Why wouldn't I think that? And your maypole comment, haha, really dumb.