coyote_king
11-man fan
Well, the playoffs are finally here. Wanted to know who everyone has as a sleeper pick. I'll go with Rochelle. It seems they are underrated and have the potential to make a deep run.
Playoff Sleepers
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coyote_king
11-man fan
Guess I should have done more research.
coyote_king
11-man fan
Sterling City. I know they are 9-1 and ranked high. But that West is stacked and they aren't a favorite.
Coyote King you are exactly right in promoting Rochelle as a sleeper team. Their ranking means absolutely zilch beyond that little list on this website. Most people have an understanding of football history and tradition...Rochelle is not there, therefore they are newcomers and it is up to them to prove they belong with the likes of Gordon, May, and Abbott. Forget the rankings, they are the obvious sleeper team in D-1 East.
D-1 West is challenging. I agree Sterling City has the best shot even though we all agree Tyler has made that team one not to overlook. They should be on everyone's radar. D-2 West?? I'm going with Buena Vista because Groom and Follett have been there done that so we will not be surprised if they make it to the last game. Balmorhea and Sands could be there too. If these West teams don't have a good rush defense against the Spread, Loraine could still make it.
D-1 West is challenging. I agree Sterling City has the best shot even though we all agree Tyler has made that team one not to overlook. They should be on everyone's radar. D-2 West?? I'm going with Buena Vista because Groom and Follett have been there done that so we will not be surprised if they make it to the last game. Balmorhea and Sands could be there too. If these West teams don't have a good rush defense against the Spread, Loraine could still make it.
coyote_king
11-man fan
I like the Mount Calm pick. D-2 West I'll take Balmorhea. Is Vance Jones still coaching at Balmorhea?
Really, D-2 East East may not have a sleeper just because the caliber of the top three. Mt Calm might play RS in round two, then the winner of Jonesboro - Calvert. I'm changing my sleeper.
Before they lost I felt Motley County was a definite sleeper. So, now I have to say Guthrie is a good candidate. So I will change my pick to Guthrie. It could be Guthrie or Motley in the semi-finals.
Before they lost I felt Motley County was a definite sleeper. So, now I have to say Guthrie is a good candidate. So I will change my pick to Guthrie. It could be Guthrie or Motley in the semi-finals.
coyote_king
11-man fan
Will be pretty sad to see two of those four gone within the first two rounds.
coyote_king
11-man fan
I think it's a little tough for them to go out early. If those 4 were all in different regions, they might just all meet in the semis. But, I guess you gotta beat the best to be the best.
tx6man4life
11-man fan
Rochelle's Ranking means nothing, because I have read several post on this sight where nobody's is picking the hornets to beat lower ranked May,Gordon,zephyr or blum.....But that's why we play the games right?
Johnny South
Six-man pro
That is very true tx6man, the rankings mean absolutely nada. But what happens on the field means everything. As an eyewitness to the scrimmage, I will testify to the fact that the Hornets ate the Tigers for lunch at that meeting. The Tigers may have improved some, but so have the Hornets. There is no doubt in my mind about the results of another meeting. No brag, just fact.tx6man4life":1rm37ett said:
WV Backer
Six-man pro
They aren't a favorite for a reason, coyote_king. They'll crush Rankin and then be obliterated by Crowell in the second round. Sorry bro, that's just the way it's going down. Still, 10-2 is not bad and things are definitely looking up in Sterling City.coyote_king":682qutgo said:
coyote_king
11-man fan
Similar to the Throck WV game a couple years back? I am hoping they play Crowell. That'll be a good measuring stick as to where this group of kids is at.
WV Backer
Six-man pro
Let's hope Sterling City plays a better game than the WV did against T-Rock that year in Early. We scored first and it was all downhill from there. Kind of like last year against Crowell. At least both opponents went on to win state so, you know, we had that going for us.
coyote_king
11-man fan
True. Guess if you lose it is better to lose to the state champs.
