Casey’s Power Ranking Flaws

Louisiana’s Power Rankings System a Joke
October 7, 2011
Ethel Hawthorne Watkins
October 7, 2011
Louisiana’s Power Rankings System a Joke
October 7, 2011
Ethel Hawthorne Watkins
October 7, 2011

Power 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.