Warhill is not known as a powerhouse in football, but they are having a fine season. They are an average 4A team, but that's an improvement. Appo is top tier in 2A, but not invincible. The point we're overlooking is Poquoson has to go through Goochland (or the other way around) first. Goochland is flexing muscle right now.
Dominion was the impressive win, but it was the first game of the season too, so don't give it too much credit.
Goochland isn't that good. Compare the 2 games between Buckingham and Appomattox and Buckingham and Goochland... Appomattox is far better. Goochland led 17-0 late in 4th and we actually had chances to put points on the board and still be in the game. Considering how bad we are coached and not having our best weapon playing help Goochland out. Thier schedule is weak and they will draw favorable match ups in the playoffs because of seeding but Goochland will get manhandled by Appomattox and they are the ultimate comparison in 2A. State Champion this year will have to beat Appomattox. I had Goochland as a favorite to start the season but after seeing them in person they aren't a threat to Appomattox.
Damn why so serious you sound so offensive. Appomattox is the cream of the crop and 2 time champ seriously great coached team. It's just my assessment, my opinion just like everyone else on here, but to try insult me with the lame Buckingham "doggy bowl" what ever shows just how soft you are if your team isnt view as top dog. Look at the thread and how its stated that all of 2A is under warning like no other 2A school could beat Warhill. Relax man lol (exclamation point)
I actually have Poquoson as one of the top 5 teams (Appomattox Poquoson Goochland Clarke and Union) just believe Appomattox speed will be too much for either one of them.
Historically when Poquoson plays teams in the playoffs that are "so much faster" than they are, they usually end up fairing pretty well. Their defense plays exceptionally good assignment football, they contain and they always seem to be in position to make a play. Yes they get scored on, yes they have lost games, but I surely wouldn't against them in any contest. JM just KNEW they were going to run roughshod over the Bulls a few years back and had a bevy of metaphores shoved right where the "sun don't shine"...I'm not claiming that Poquoson would or could beat Appo, I'm only offering my observation as Bay Rivers fan that has had to watch that team for the last 23 years (since I first settled in Smithfield). I don't know how they do it. Just do it. Their perseverance is unmatched here in the 757...strictly my opinion and observation, I truly have no dog in this fight...I can assure you they absolutely FEED off of the underdog status. Still quite a few games to play, so who knows how it all plays out. We are well on our to having several of these questions answered....save for the bevy of excuses that usually follow playoff loses from all sides.
I can agree with this because quite honestly, the only team to recently win a state title out of the Bay Rivers is in fact Poquoson. It isn't like we are setting the football world on fire with an array of state titles. Competitive district? Yes. Dominate? No.
Power points don't really measure how good a team is. It's simply W-L with a strength of schedule component. It does a decent job of distinguishing one 5-5 team from another 5-5 team but that's about it. Until the season is over, there will be a lot of movement in the power point ratings.
question, if it is meaningless, why does the vhsl put a premium vs. input from fans/coaches for ex. ?! reading their website 'an approved rating scale has been developed for rating each team so that the top-rated teams will meet for each championship....",,,can you explain why this statement is false/inaccurate, just curious what 2a knows, could be something the rest of the state may want to hear about...thanks,,,,oh, one other point you brought up,,,since the team Appo is the 'gold' standard, i was looking at their record. It says they lost convincingly by almost 20pts to a school in newport news. however, when i checked that teams record and it said they had lost to a 4a school warhill. could you counter or shed some light so i understand better your ref....thanks again
thank you gunz, that team from lync. is pretty impressive thanks for the insight...although i admit, i am still dumbfounded by the logic so i see what all the fuss is about now..tks again..
Each team gets points for each game they play: points for W/L and bonus/rider points for your opponents' wins(SOS). The total points are then divided by the number of games playe.
