Sorry for the prior post. Trying to do it by phone . However; what I was saying is the facts are that the Dragons lost two linemen and a TE. They DID NOT lose their quarterback. McDermott returns under center along with FB Burton and TB Houchens, of which all accounted for over 1000 yards last season. The Dragons return a total of 17/22 starters off last years team, one that posted 62 pts on Bardstown in the playoffs. The Dragons also return 8/11 starters on defense, a defense that should be as good as it has been in a while. Just can't comprehend how you rank a team that had 3 total wins last year in the Top 10 when you have teams like Green Co and Glasgow who return a large number of contributors. Makes me really question the amount of time in research by those that write here. Oh well, its only preseason rankings.

everybody has a different top 10. I just can't seem to grasp anyone having Bardstown in it during pre-season:lol:. Oh well. we will play the games and they can post their rankings. It's not where you start......

And yes. Big Eye is correct on ALL his stats and roster breakdown!

I did not think Green lost their QB. I am really looking forward to playing Green this year, because, if its anything like last years game it should be a battle till the end. Both teams should be exciting to watch. GOOD LUCK

- Every team mentioned for #10 has issues of some kind, Bardstown included. No matter which team was put there, a good argument could be made against. If 15 teams fit in a "Top 10", it would be easy.

 

- NewCath at the top did indeed have serious graduation losses, but the '10 Tourney earned them a benefit of the doubt at the top this season.

 

I'm actually pleasantly surprised at how this ended up. There's been almost NO criticism of any spots other than #1 and #10.

You are right. Neither team lost their QB. Not sure what I was writing there.

Sorry for the prior post. Trying to do it by phone . However; what I was saying is the facts are that the Dragons lost two linemen and a TE. They DID NOT lose their quarterback. McDermott returns under center along with FB Burton and TB Houchens, of which all accounted for over 1000 yards last season. The Dragons return a total of 17/22 starters off last years team, one that posted 62 pts on Bardstown in the playoffs. The Dragons also return 8/11 starters on defense, a defense that should be as good as it has been in a while. Just can't comprehend how you rank a team that had 3 total wins last year in the Top 10 when you have teams like Green Co and Glasgow who return a large number of contributors. Makes me really question the amount of time in research by those that write here. Oh well, its only preseason rankings.

 

everybody has a different top 10. I just can't seem to grasp anyone having Bardstown in it during pre-season:lol:. Oh well. we will play the games and they can post their rankings. It's not where you start......

 

While I'm as shocked as anyone to see B'town in the top 10, for the exact reasons aforementioned, I wouldn't be so quick to poo-pooh the Tigers this year either. They play a much more favorable schedule than in past years -- one that doesn't feature a slew of 5A and 6A teams like the ones that left them a M*A*S*H unit by the time district play rolled around -- and return tons of speed, experience and depth all over the field, especially on the line, which has been a weak point for a few years.

 

But I agree they are a team that should earn its way into the top 10.