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Archer City could be my No. 2
July 14, 2008I have started making calls to a few coaches so I can start working on my football previews for the special section we produce right before the season starts.
Talked to Archer City coach Steve Smith, and one of the things I failed to realize was that the Wildcats have their entire offensive line returning.
That offensive line was a big reason the offense averaged 240 rushing yards and 131 passing yards last year.
So with a dang good quarterback in Patrick Dayton and a big-play threat in Sam Smith, I think the Wildcats enter the season as the District 9-A favorites.
Then co-worker Andy Newberry and I began talking about the preseason Top 10 that I will print closer to when the season begins.
Rider, with its three Div. I stud playmakers, is an obvious choice for No. 1. But who takes No. 2?
WFHS is Top 10 worthy, but not that high. Vernon and Burkburnett are definitely playoff teams, but I am not quite sure they have deep playoff runs in them right now, especially with some killer second-round matchups looming in November.
District 5-2A is too muddled up for my tastes to put anyone that high. And in the 6-man ranks, Throckmorton and Northside will be good, but the Indians are playing Division I now. Plus, both have new head coaches.
So while I have not made up my mind yet (and I am sure talking to other area coaches will help me with preseason thoughts and my decision), I think right now Archer City is leading the race for second.
We will see how the rest of the summer and the preseason goes, though.
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