This is why I think high school polls are useless

[ctown81]

This next week will show why I think high school polls are useless.

Stephenville may not even crack the top 5 after their lost friday, which is comical b/c they lost to a team that no other 3a school can beat. Maybe the poll voters will be kind but I doubt it. In my opinion Stephenville should still be number 1 after this week. When the dust settles in Division 1, I still feel it will be Stephenville vs. Carthage. Stephenville will probably be 0-2 after next week when they lose to another power house and as for my bulldogs. I predict an 8-2 season. We RARELY have it together this early.

[toddg]

This next week will show why I think high school polls are useless.

Stephenville may not even crack the top 5 after their lost friday, which is comical b/c they lost to a team that no other 3a school can beat. Maybe the poll voters will be kind but I doubt it. In my opinion Stephenville should still be number 1 after this week. When the dust settles in Division 1, I still feel it will be Stephenville vs. Carthage. Stephenville will probably be 0-2 after next week when they lose to another power house and as for my bulldogs. I predict an 8-2 season. We RARELY have it together this early.

you dont know that..you have never seen them play...you turn the ball over your going to lose to decent teams..unless your La Marque.

[ctown81]

you dont know that..you have never seen them play...you turn the ball over your going to lose to decent teams..unless your La Marque.

You're right. That's an overstatement but I think that team plays HP next week that will tell a lot. Just find it funny how teams who play scrubs and teams who play a tougher game are judged in the same way.

[Saggy Aggie]

Well there's a lot to be said for playing well and winning or not playing well and still winning (LM).

No one is writing off sville but what about last night convinces you they're still #1 material?

[rb585]

This next week will show why I think high school polls are useless.

Stephenville may not even crack the top 5 after their lost friday, which is comical b/c they lost to a team that no other 3a school can beat.

Technically you're right, because no other 3A team is on their schedule, but that's the nicest thing I can say about your analysis.

[ctown81]

Never said they were number 1 material. I think being number 1 means nothing in my opinion. The point of my post is the absurdity of polls and how meaningless they are. People seem to think going 10-0 equals being the best. As teams lose they will be replaced with teams that are winning which seems silly to me at this point. That's all.

To me polls are only useful in the preseason and after week 1 they become pretty useless IMO

[ctown81]

Technically you're right, because no other 3A team is on their schedule, but that's the nicest thing I can say about your analysis.

Glad you had something nice to say about my analysis. Guess I will rest a little better tonight.

[wimbo_pro]

Never said they were number 1 material. I think being number 1 means nothing in my opinion. The point of my post is the absurdity of polls and how meaningless they are. People seem to think going 10-0 equals being the best. As teams lose they will be replaced with teams that are winning which seems silly to me at this point. That's all.

To me polls are only useful in the preseason and after week 1 they become pretty useless IMO

Well, polls are not TOTALLY useless. For instance, when the polls come out and predict the top 10 or 15 in the state, the eventual winner of state almost always comes from that group. It's just when the season is young and when the teams are evenly matched do the polls get a little more of a guess. But make no mistake, the polls are accurate in the macro...not perfect, but still accurate on the whole.

[Pendragon13]

Well, polls are not TOTALLY useless. For instance, when the polls come out and predict the top 10 or 15 in the state, the eventual winner of state almost always comes from that group. It's just when the season is young and when the teams are evenly matched do the polls get a little more of a guess. But make no mistake, the polls are accurate in the macro...not perfect, but still accurate on the whole.Pre-season polls are a crap shoot at best at any level up to and including the NFL. It seems the college formula is used for high schools, and I don't think it works as well. But I do agree that it would be rare for at least one of the top 10 in pre-season to not be there playing for a championship when it's all said and done..

[ctown81]

Well, polls are not TOTALLY useless. For instance, when the polls come out and predict the top 10 or 15 in the state, the eventual winner of state almost always comes from that group. It's just when the season is young and when the teams are evenly matched do the polls get a little more of a guess. But make no mistake, the polls are accurate in the macro...not perfect, but still accurate on the whole.

i did say in my post that the preseason polls are the only useful ones to me. I understand your point but anyone can pick a top 15, I just talk about the all the hoopla with the top 5 spots and how much people get offended and proud over rankings.

[defense51]

Personally I think it's much easier to roll through the season under the radar and not in the spotlight. The top ten rankings just put more pressure on a team and can have adverse effects at times. It's good to see a team get the recognition and respect of a top poll position, but it has no impact on who brings home the big trophy in December.

[Old Tiger]

polls are fun....preseason polls are pointless.

[wimbo_pro]

i did say in my post that the preseason polls are the only useful ones to me. I understand your point but anyone can pick a top 15, I just talk about the all the hoopla with the top 5 spots and how much people get offended and proud over rankings.

Top 5...you have a good point.

[FireGraig]

Rather be rated top 15 than bottom 15. :blush:

Most of it is hogwash. You could be 3rd in your district and better than 90% of teams in the state.

[regaleagle]

Polls are for the fans and something to feel good about for the moment. It's a week by week event in high school, and there's no harm done. The players still need to perform on the field, and the polls give us all something to shoot for....whether our team is ranked or we are playing one that is. OR maybe becoming ranked eventually.

[Sville]

Good example of this is Aledo last year we beat them 48-47 to open the year and Lake Travis stomped them a couple of weeks later to start 1-2. They fell out of the top 10 and got some personnel issues on defense squared away and went on to win 13 straight and 3-peat. That defense that gave up 48 to Sville, 62 to LT, and 42 to Birdville had some position changes and didn't give more than 28 their whole playoff run.

The benefit to playing good teams now is you find out your weaknesses now instead of during the playoffs. It is very good possibility my Jackets finish non-district with a 2-3 or 3-2 record but I bet they will be playing December football anyways.

[toddg]

Good example of this is Aledo last year we beat them 48-47 to open the year and Lake Travis stomped them a couple of weeks later to start 1-2. They fell out of the top 10 and got some personnel issues on defense squared away and went on to win 14 straight and 3-peat. That defense that gave up 48 to Sville, 62 to LT, and 42 to Birdville had some position changes and didn't give more than 28 their whole playoff run.

The benefit to playing good teams now is you find out your weaknesses now instead of during the playoffs. It is very good possibility my Jackets finish non-district with a 2-3 or 3-2 record but I bet they will be playing December football anyways.


i dont doubt that at all.

[Inmateboss]

Personally I think it's much easier to roll through the season under the radar and not in the spotlight. The top ten rankings just put more pressure on a team and can have adverse effects at times. It's good to see a team get the recognition and respect of a top poll position, but it has no impact on who brings home the big trophy in December.

You got that right! I agree totally!!!

[ogg]

This next week will show why I think high school polls are useless.

Stephenville may not even crack the top 5 after their lost friday, which is comical b/c they lost to a team that no other 3a school can beat. Maybe the poll voters will be kind but I doubt it. In my opinion Stephenville should still be number 1 after this week. When the dust settles in Division 1, I still feel it will be Stephenville vs. Carthage. Stephenville will probably be 0-2 after next week when they lose to another power house and as for my bulldogs. I predict an 8-2 season. We RARELY have it together this early.

Highschool poll mean nothing, esp. pre season. They're a joke.