2009 Gridiron Guide: Cover, Decade of Dominance, Year of the Linebacker (7/31)

[ktchamp97]

Well, in trying to consolidate a few of our 'stickied' threads into one to reduce board clutter, I was more efficient than I had planned, and I accidentally deleted all of them. :ninja: The Regional Analysis discussion thread and the Region 3 and 4 district Analysis discussion thread have both been vaporized into cyberspace.

I apologize...I don't think I've ever done that before.

So...this will be the new and improved thread to discuss the 2009 Gridiron Guide content that's been released so far, and it will be the place to discuss the new features as we release them. Here's a complete listing of our what is included in our 2009 season preview....

2009 Preseason Top 25 (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09State_Preseason_Top25.htm) (click the links to read the full team previews):
1. Katy (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_Katy.htm)
2. Round Rock Stony Point
(http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_RRStonyPoint.htm)3. Cedar Hill (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_CedarHill.htm)
4. Southlake Carroll (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_SLC.htm)
5. Allen (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_Allen.htm)
6. Euless Trinity (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_EulessTrinity.htm)
7. Dallas Skyline
(http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_DallasSkyline.htm)8. Garland (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_NorthShore.htm)
9. North Shore (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_NorthShore.htm)
10. FB Hightower (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_FBHightower.htm)
11. Wylie (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_Wylie.htm)
12. Abilene (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_Abilene.htm)
13. Copperas Cove (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_CopperasCove.htm)
14. DeSoto (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_DeSoto.htm)
15. Odessa Permian (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_OdessaPermian.htm)
16. San Antonio Madison (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_SAMadison.htm)
17. Smithson Valley (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_SmithsonValley.htm)
18. Lewisville Hebron (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_LewisvilleHebron.htm)
19. Arlington Bowie (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_ArlingtonBowie.htm)
20. Klein Oak (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_KleinOak.htm)
21. Lake Highlands (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_LakeHighlands.htm)
22. The Woodlands (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_TheWoodlands.htm)
23. Katy Cinco Ranch (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_KatyCincoRanch.htm)
24. Pearland (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_Pearland.htm)
25. San Antonio Clark (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonTop25/gg_Top25_SAClark.htm)


2009 SuperList (http://5atexasfootball.com/Superlist09/09_PTW.htm) (Players to Watch)

Preseason All-Texas Teams (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09PreseasonAllStateTeams.htm)

2009 Darkhorses (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Darkhorses.htm)

Regional Overviews including Regional Top 10's, District Strength Rankings, and Featured Players...

Region 1 (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg1.htm)
Region 2 (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg2.htm)
Region 3 (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg3.htm)
Region 4 (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg4.htm)

District-by-District previews including District MVP picks, District Newcomer Picks, Most Improved Team, District Darkhorses, and 2008 Recap

[B]Region 1 District Picks (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg1distprev.htm)
Region 2 District Picks (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg2distprev.htm)
Region 3 District Picks (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg3distprev.htm)
Region 4 District Picks (http://5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg4distprev.htm)


What else we're working on...

Team Unit Rankings...Coming July 6th!
Rising Stars......Coming July 6th!

Feature Articles...Coming Soon! (Date TBD)
MVP Watch...Coming Soon! (Date TBD)


As you can see there will be plenty to digest between now and the start of the season. We hope you enjoy the content this year. It's always a ton of work, but we have a great time putting it all together for you. We hope you'll spend a good deal of time reading through everything.

We'll leave the existing Top 25 thread open if you want to continue that discussion over there, but for everything else listed above...this isthe place to let us know what you think.

As always, send us any corrections via PM or via email...

[mad_fan]

:ninja:...

[ktchamp97]

:ninja:...Yep...Epic fail on my part...Chris Webber-style.

[bowiedawgs01]

My Blues Brothers joke is no more! :(

[mad_fan]

Yep...Epic fail on my part...Chris Webber-style.

Without the $150,000,000...

[AE 8008]

What! region 1 later this week?? nonsense!

[TxDrake]

How far behind do you think Mo Ranch and 7 Lakes are from Mayde Creek and Taylor in 17-5?

[mojosoundwave]

It's later this week :notworthy

[ktchamp97]

It's later this week :notworthy
Indeed. Region 1 could be out by late tonight.

[mojosoundwave]

Indeed. Region 1 could be out by late tonight.

I could be happy :D

[slcdragonfan]

A correction in the SLC review:

"Seniors David Piland and Drew Williamson are competing for the starting quarterback position. "

Should be Kyle...

[CoppelCGeo]

A correction in the SLC review:

"Seniors David Piland and Drew Williamson are competing for the starting quarterback position. "

Should be Kyle...

Not, not even talking apples and oranges there, more like apples and pumpkins.

[ktchamp97]

We'll shoot for the district previews for Regions 1 and 2 to be out late tomorrow night.

[AE 8008]

We'll shoot for the district previews for Regions 1 and 2 to be out late tomorrow night.

blast!

[ktchamp97]

Region 1 District Previews (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg1distprev.htm) are now live!

[corycone33]

Region 1 District Previews (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg1distprev.htm) are now live!
region 2?

[ktchamp97]

region 2?
jc84chill is hard at work wrapping that up. It may be well after midnight before that one is posted.

[corycone33]

jc84chill is hard at work wrapping that up. It may be well after midnight before that one is posted.
thanks:)

[twcpfan1]

Did Region 2 fall off the earth?

Any idea when the district previews will be available?

[SP Tiger Backer]

Did Region 2 fall off the earth?

Any idea when the district previews will be available?

Region 2 must be the stepchild of the four regions ;)

[twcpfan1]

Region 2 must be the stepchild of the four regions ;)

Well by definition, they are the castoffs, nomads, rejects, gypsies.

We're neither the DFW, Houston nor Austin region

[jc84chill]

Region 2 District stuff is finally posted...sorry

I'm long-winded and busy = took forever. :)

Region 2 District Analysis and Picks (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Reg2distprev.htm)

[cyfallsbooster2]

We will see.:mad:

[SP Tiger Backer]

Region 2 District stuff is finally posted...sorry

I'm long-winded and busy = took forever. :)

Region 2 District Analysis and Picks (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Reg2distprev.htm)

:notworthy:notworthy Thanks, awsome! :notworthy:notworthy

[jc84chill]

Based on enrollments, our district picks, regional picks, and state top 25..here's how the projected brackets break down:

Division 1 Projected Bracket (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Div1_playoffproj.htm)

Division 2 Projected Bracket (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Div2_playoffproj.htm)

Please PM or email and corrections

[AE 8008]

Based on enrollments, our district picks, regional picks, and state top 25..here's how the projected brackets break down:

Division 1 Projected Bracket (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Div1_playoffproj.htm)

Division 2 Projected Bracket (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Div2_playoffproj.htm)

Please PM or email and corrections

i like

[ktCarl]

Cinco Ranch ranked higher than Pearland in R3?

[slcdragonfan]

Not a single Dragon in the 2009 Pre-Season All-State Teams first, second, or third offense. I have to wonder about our preseason ranking.

[KT2000]

Not a single Dragon in the 2009 Pre-Season All-State Teams first, second, or third offense. I have to wonder about our preseason ranking.

Defense is the main reason and we think the offense has the experience to be a good unit. If the offense didn't return the same experience, Carroll wouldn't be near as high. I can see the argument that Carroll could be overrated, but we will find out soon enough. This a really important season for the program.

[slcdragonfan]

Defense is the main reason and we think the offense has the experience to be a good unit. If the offense didn't return the same experience, Carroll wouldn't be near as high. I can see the argument that Carroll could be overrated, but we will find out soon enough. This a really important season for the program.

no kidding. Regarding the defense, while we have plenty of folks coming back, and many are salty, we will have to solve the issues we had last year to live up to that potential. Issues seen in the CHILL, Hebron, and Marcus games (maybe Coppell as well). Our rushing defense will have to improve mightily if our seasons chances rest on the Defense. In fact, I do think the offense will have some surprises, so it will be interesting to compare at the end of the season.

[mojotrain]

Pretty amusing stuff.:)

[jc84chill]

Added...

2009 Darkhorses (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Darkhorses.htm)


Up Next: Unit Rankings and 2009 Rising Stars or Feature Articles/Cover Page

As always, PM me or email me any corrections that need to be made...keep this thread for discussion...thanks!

[STPFootball2011]

Based on enrollments, our district picks, regional picks, and state top 25..here's how the projected brackets break down:

Division 1 Projected Bracket (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Div1_playoffproj.htm)

Division 2 Projected Bracket (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009 Gridiron Guide/gg_09Div2_playoffproj.htm)

Please PM or email and corrections
i find it funny that you have us projected to play the same playoff teams we did last year, but with a different result in regards to the Allen game

[Magellan]

Wow, this is what I get for not checking out the Gridiron Guide until now.

Westfield as 5th in their district? Wow! That will be fun to prove wrong. I won't say how I know that won't happen (the coaches have enough film to know w/o me telling everyone and their dog), but there's some diamonds and bulldogs on the Westfield squad that will prevent that.

[twcpfan1]

Wow, this is what I get for not checking out the Gridiron Guide until now.

Westfield as 5th in their district? Wow! That will be fun to prove wrong. I won't say how I know that won't happen (the coaches have enough film to know w/o me telling everyone and their dog), but there's some diamonds and bulldogs on the Westfield squad that will prevent that.

District is one of the toughest around. Given last year's disappointment and losing kids to Dekaney... I don't think it's unreasonable

[jc84chill]

Check out the newest addition to the Gridiron Guide below...

2009 Rising Stars and Newcomers (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09RisingStars.htm)

Thanks all...as always PM me or email me with any corrections...

[bowiedawgs01]

Good list. Interesting to see an Akins defensive guy on there. I'll have to keep my eyes on him.

[jc84chill]

Good list. Interesting to see an Akins defensive guy on there. I'll have to keep my eyes on him.

I'll be looking for a full scouting report :)

[jc84chill]

2009 Gridiron Guide Cover:
2009 Gridiron Guide Cover (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/09CoverHome.htm)

Feature Article #1: Decade of Dominance
http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_featurearticle_1.htm (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_featurearticle_1.htm)

Feature Article #2: Year of the Linebacker
http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_featurearticle_2.htm (http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_featurearticle_2.htm)

PM me or email me any corrections that need to be made. Thanks.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I liken today's linebacker to today's hybrid golf clubs. Must be able to deal with the rough and still have enough finess to perfom with percission and accuracy.

[jc84chill]

I liken today's linebacker to today's hybrid golf clubs. Must be able to deal with the rough and still have enough finess to perfom with percission and accuracy.

I like that comparison....can't have too many hybrids in the bag. :)

[jc84chill]

Fixed SLC's overall record which had an extra six on the end. Thanks all who pointed that out. :notworthy

[ThEgReAtOnE]

Nice list kt's! NS might be too high! I will likely be in attendance for the NS/Katy game, but I'm thinking NS prolly wont come within 21 pts of Katy. I think Allen might be a tad too low, but will see. NS might be too high. Overall, can't really argue with the list.

[jc84chill]

Nice list kt's! NS might be too high! I will likely be in attendance for the NS/Katy game, but I'm thinking NS prolly wont come within 21 pts of Katy. I think Allen might be a tad too low, but will see. NS might be too high. Overall, can't really argue with the list.

You'll have to come over and enjoy the pre-game festivities with us.

[bowiedawgs01]

You'll have to come over and enjoy the pre-game festivities with us.

Everyone wear burnt orange.