Louisiana’s Power Rankings System a Joke
October 7, 2011
Ethel Hawthorne Watkins
October 7, 2011Power Rating Brain Farts
Looking at a few rankings that TPT sports editor Casey Gisclair say have missed the mark
Class 5A
West Monroe ranked No. 27
Reason ranking is what it is – Out of state opponents and weak non-district schedule.
Reason ranking is wrong – The Rebels talent and reputation as annual contender to reach the Superdome.
South Lafourche ranked No. 52
Reason ranking is what it is – Weak non-district schedule and weak district
Reason ranking is wrong – Close losses and blowout wins over John Ehret and Terrebonne
Class 4A
Belle Chasse ranked No. 10
Reason ranking is what it is – Weak opponents in non-district schedule.
Reason ranking is wrong – Team has blown out everyone in its path, establishing itself as a top-tier team.
Class 3A
Patterson ranked No. 16
Reason ranking is what it is – District filled with a few winless opponents.
Reason ranking is wrong – The Jacks are undefeated with all blowout wins. E.D. White is ranked No. 10 with multiple losses.
