3 hours ago, LongTimeReader said:

Will be interesting to see what FD will do as they return to 6A. 

I think Trinity will get the nod of being preseason #1 because they will have the best defense returning. I think similar to last year, they're success will be determined by how their offense performs. What changes will they make, and can they improve in the red zone will be key points to look for early on. 

Male and Manual will be teams to watch. Male struggled without Swinney last season so it will be something to watch who can replace him and can their QB be effective in the passing game. 

For the Tigers, they will have to lean on their offense early on has they replace a bunch of starters on the defensive side of the ball. I know the players and coaching staff had a very sour taste in their mouths after the season ended prematurely for them. I would be willing to be their off-season is very intense to ensure they find a way to get back to playing at Kroger Field. While their defense will have to replace a number of starters, Coach Bruner and his staff do a great job of playing a lot of kids so there will be some experience returning, just not starters. The WR position and QB position is where the Tigers struggled the most last year. Had good players at the WR position just didn't have the big play guy to stretch the defenses vertically. I'd look for Marlon Harbin to be that guy this year after starting as a freshman last season. It all starts upfront and the Tigers are returning 2 OL from last years team, so they'll have to break in another group to get the job done in the trenches. 

I think I'm correct in that 6A District 3 & 5 will match up this year in the playoffs, so definitely some big time potential 2nd route matchups (St. X vs Ballard or Trinity & Manual vs. Ballard or Trinity).

If Cobb doesn't bring a title back to St. Matthews this year, he's proven everything I've said. They lessened the OOS opponents, have an excellent home schedule, a lot of returning starters, and "hopefully" a desire to bring another one home.