1.(1) Whiteford, (1-0): Wow, just wow.
2.(2) SMCC, (1-0): Solid win over a good program.
3.(5) Riverview, (1-0): Blowout victory over 2017 Playoff team.
4.(6) Monroe, (1-0): Trojans battled their own mistakes, but looked good in win over Airport.
5.(7) Milan, (1-0): Nice road win over 2017 playoff team.
6.(8) Ida, (1-0): Bluestreaks make a statement in week 1 road victory.
7.(9) Flat Rock, (1-0): Rams post shut out on the road.
8.(NR) Grosse Ile, (1-0): Red Devils get opening night win over 2017 playoff qualifier.
9.(NR) Summerfield, (1-0): Bulldogs kick off season with home victory.
10.(3)Carlson, (0-1): Marauders can score but need to shore up porous defense.
Power Rankings aren’t based on who we feel is the better team, but based on their competition level, who they play and the result. These rankings could change drastically each week.
I love that you do the power rankings, even with no kids in the program anymore we still look to this blog for incite, scores, occasionally a laugh. Thanks for continuing.
Gimom
3:57PM COMMENT. I sure hope this wasn't my MOM making this comment.
When were the refs bad?
Milan Fan
Refs and chain gang not honest? Elaborate please, this is going to be good..
Milan fans making excuses already, refs and chain gang, get a clue chicken little….get a clue…
I DON'T AGREE WITH 11:45. MILAN HARDLY BROKE A SWEAT TOTALLY DESTROYING BEDFORD IN ALL PHASES OF THE GAME IN THERE SCRIMMAGE AT CONCORDIA. TO BAD THE LEAGUES COULDN'T GET TOGETHER AND SCHEDULE THERE NON LEAGUE GAMES AGAINST EACH OTHER. LIKE THE ACC VS.
THE BIG 10 DO IN BASKETBALL.
Lol..refs and chain gang? Lol…
Common man SMCC is not OHIO STATE!! lol
May the best team win in every game.
Losers make excuses- Lou Holtz
I just hope the refs stay out of the game and let the kids play. The last time I was at a CC game the refs and chain gang were anything but honest. Very true and Sad.
Don’t think the View will be looking past Flat Rock this year.
You would not last long in Vegas!
With those betting lines, I'll take FR, GI, Milan, and Jefferson.
I'd have to agree to disagree. Milan's kids are pretty good HL players but wouldn't do the same in the SEC. Level of competition is twice as hard.
They did say at least 2 better than Monroe!!! And I can definitely agree with them!!! Everyone on the blog knows who Milan’s two powerhouses are!!!
Might have to disagree on Milan having way better athletes than Monroe…
Don’t compare Monroe to Milan…. Milan has way better athletes than them just saying at least 2
Flat rock should be the favorite. They manhandled riverview last year. Flat rock by 10.
Does CC have a chance Friday ? I heard the spread on the street is Milan-9 ? That's about right ?
Spreads are in….
Riverview -8 1/2 over Flat Rock
Grosse Ile -3 over Airport
Milan , SMCC even “pick em”
Huron -6 1/2 over Jefferson
This should be interesting.
You might be right Gary! Forget Monroe, Milan, and SMCC!
The Troll
Bigger faster stronger version of Milan. Then you haven't seen Milan play this year. Best all around team that Milan has had in awhile. JBR
Troll deserves the 2 spot
Gotta love The Troll
I’m gonna apologize to Monroe now. Because of my meaningless thoughts about how good I think you guys will be Chris and Gary are now going to come up with every reason to keep you out of that #2 spot. Don’t worry though, you’ll get there by week 5. Lol! (Relax people it’s only a joke)
The Troll
Whoa people!!! Settle down now. Let me rephrase if it makes you feel better-I personally think Monroe has the ability to win all 9 games. Monroe is a bigger, faster, and stronger version of Milan. You guys all said it yourselves-Milan handled Bedford in every phase of the scrimmage. Now I’m the dumb one for saying Monroe will beat Bedford by 5 TD’s?? Maybe 5 TD’s is a stretch. Sorry for not being so serious with my meaningless prediction. I still don’t think it’ll be a close game. (Just my meaningless thoughts)
The Troll
Simons had 21 tackles in the Garden City game! An absolute dominate performance. Riverview's style of offense will lean towards another huge game for him. FR adjusted to the T just fine last year. Let’s Find a Way to do it again.
I agree with Gary, it usually just some fringe naysayer and chest thumper saying things.
Bedford will be okay. That was a solid team they played in SH Steveson. The schedule is tough, but they are very well coached. At this point I plan on going to the Monroe/Bedford game because I think it will be a great game.
Flat Rock's defense is very good and I think the offense will come around. Not sure how they compare to last year, but they are very good. Simons and Kamin are as good defensively as anyone in the league at their positions.
Im assuming the poster above was referring to the FR defenses of 83 and 89. The 89 team only gave up 71 points all year while 1983 (my last year) gave up 82.
Find a way.
I think we have to keep in mind, because one person posts something, it doesn't necessarily depict what the entire community thinks.
I picked Bedford to go 4-5, they have a good showing on the road in week 1. Yes they lost but it was a good game. I do now think they will win more than 4. The Monroe game will be a great one. It's at Bedford, I think it goes down to the wire. It will be a great atmosphere. I personally think Monroe will be in every game they play and have a chance to win them all. I'ts very hard to win all 9, so I figure 7-2.
There is no reason yet to think that Flat Rock wont have a good year. I picked them to go 4-5, mainly based on how balanced the league is. I dont think anyone will run away with it. 6-3 is certainly attainable for the Rams but so is 3-6.
I would say the FR teams of 83 and 89 were pretty darn good.
Monroe could bear Bedford this season with them being down. But come on. If you think they will win by 5 TD's, then I want whatever you are smoking lol. Jeff wood is a great coach and I wouldn't be surprised one bit, if they beat Monroe is season. Monroe beats an Airport team that it almost triples in enrollment and all of a sudden they are world beaters. When is the last time Monroe won a league title or a district championship? Honest question because I don't know, but my guess would be a very long time.
And whoever said that Flat rock has a better defense then last year must be hanging out with the Monroe poster. Flat rock had probably the best defense they have had since the 70's. Watched those seniors play all last year and in the All Star game. They were really good. The only team that contained Riverview last season. Not even Farmingtin Hills Harrison played as well as Flat rock did against Riverview.
I'd like to hear what Chris and Gary thinks about these two topics? Hoping to hear their opinions as they both seem to be knowledgable about the teams on this blog.
If Milan's defense is as good as everyone says they are clearly no.1. If they are that good on D they should have no problem stopping the 6 plays CC runs.
@3:36. Just because you saw Monroe beat up on an average HL team does not mean Monroe has an easy schedule. This team they play from Indiana is 2-0, Pioneer, Jackson, Bedford, Skyline Saline, and Lake Orion will be better than Airport. They have a nice schedule but they don’t have an easy road ahead.
FR defense is better this year. Riverview isn't as good. FR will struggle with spread teams not T teams
and the idiocy begins……
FR is going to beat the View… watch and see!!
Troll go back to bed wake up October 23
Winner of SMCC/Milan might be 2 After week 2 Troll.
I’m lining up at wideout on Friday!!
Chill out Mr all caps
JUST CURIOS, WHY DON'T ALL THE TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE POST A FULL ROSTER OF ALL THE
THE PLAYERS; EXAMPLE; GARY HAUF'S FAVORITE TEAM SMCC POST ONLY 21 PLAYERS – INCLUDING HIM AND DON'T HAVE NICK MARINO ON THE ROSTER, I CAN'T FIGURE WHAT ADVANTAGE OR THE REASON BEHIND IT, CLUELESS
I’m expecting Monroe to be 1 or 2 after week 2. The only tough game for Monroe will be Saline. I don’t see any other game being close for Monroe. Don’t even tell me Bedford will put up a fight. Monroe will beat Bedford by 5 TD’s this year. And can somebody explain to me how Ida looked so bad in the Grass Lake scrimmage and come out week 1 and thump Jefferson like that?
The Troll
Yes. Tomorrow. Along with a week 2 show as well. Should be posted tue night or wed.
Will you guys be doing a weekly wrap up show?
Power rankings are dumb no matter if it's nfl, ncaa or hs
If FR is so well coached we will see the next 4 weeks. They have a good level of talent so let's see it Great coaches can take them to the next level. Last year they were loaded. This year, they're not. Time to put up or shut up. FR needs to win 1 of the next 4 games to go 5-4 and sneak in… if they start 1-4 it won't be good
Thanks for doing the list Chris. It is a fun thing to look at and see how it will change over the course of the entire season. The only changes I would possibly make would be bumping up the Big Reds and Blue Streaks above the Trojans…mostly based on past history. That being said, I know you are basing it off of this year’s teams. Nice list.
Falcon Alum
I saw whiteford play in four way scrimmage out at grass lake high school. they look super fast and man do they fly to the ball on defense. one of the their parents said they lost 8 starters on the lines and their JV hasn't lost in like 27 games. so they definitely filed those spots. cause they walked all over everybody. solid team and may repeat as state champs. their coach is doing a great job with those kids. went down close to field to listen to what he was saying to his kids and he was saying all the right things. so much so, he had me fired up.
Power rankings are just a fun thing to do week to week. ESPN does them every week too. They are just making an educated guess about what they think. I’m sure they know things will change. If your team is not there all they need to do to is win some games and they will show up.
I tried to put a disclaimer at the bottom for my thinking. Maybe I didn't explain it very well. Thank you Gary for chiming in.
Thank you for the input Gary!!! Makes sense to me now!!!
Too early for power rankings. Lets get to some perennial match-ups before crowning teams with power. Not to mention every league is different and all schools are different levels of competition/divisions. I know its a fun thing to do but lets allow a few games to shake things out. Figure out who's real.
HL Fan
Chris does the power rankings but I can answer how I thinks he does them and he can add on.
As noted, they aren’t done by who can beat who. The bigger schools would always be near the top of that were the case.
He takes into account record, who is playing the best, how far we feel may go come playoff time, most impressive victory, etc.
The rankings may change quit a bit in the early weeks. We saw a big jump for Ida.
How do you determine the power rankings?