Prep football practice started across the state today, and it seems that some Web sites have already posted their preseason rankings.
All rankings done before the season starts shouldn't be taken seriously. Most of the time the person that compiles the rankings don't put too much effort into it aside from looking at what those teams did last year and what they have coming back this year.
And that's not a shot at the people that compile these rankings. It's just the truth. Aside from a few passing leagues, there aren't any summer tournaments for these football teams to see where they stack up against other squads.
That being said, there are some local teams earning preseason buzz.
WisconsinPreps.com has Fond du Lac coming in at No. 6 in its Division 1 preseason top 10, while they are a team to look out for at BadgerStatePreps.com. The Cardinals were 7-2 in the regular season last year and won a playoff game at Madison West.
Ripon is ranked No. 3 in Division 4 by BadgerStatePreps.com, which is surprising considering Rick Kelm's squad has won the state title two out of the last three years. The Tigers lost quite a bit to graduation, but still return quarterback Scott Gillespie and the core of its defense.
There weren't any other major surprises in the rankings and, again, I wouldn't read too much into them. But it does make for good conversation.
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Mr. Casper
I'm a huge Fondy fan, but having us ranked #6 in the state I think is quite a reach, considering that they have a new head coach and will be getting an entirly new offense.
I think a more correct goal for the team this year, should be making the playoffs.
I know you're new in town, but what do you think.
This may be far fetched but has anyone considered WLA??? Ive been following them very closely and they only lost mccormic to graduation, I predict state of VERY far into the playoffs
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