Resurrection Christian (Loveland, CO)       previews home


GENERAL
Nickname: Cougars
Coach: Jeff VanWinkle
League: 2A Patriot West
Playoff Division: 2A
Playoff Division Rank: #5

RETURNERS
Returning Offensive Starters: 5
Returning Defensive Starters: 6
2017 JV Record: 7-1
Starting Quarterback Returning: yes
Top Running Back Returning: yes
Top Receiver Returning: yes
Top OL Returning: yes
Top Defender Returning: yes

TOP PLAYERS
Zane Zuhlke 6'1" 195 Senior FS/WR
Kyle Hecker 6'0" 225 Senior T/MLB
Kyle Lueck 5'11" 175 Senior FB/LB

STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES
Team Strengths: Experience, Strong Defensive Core Returns, Senior Leadership
Team Weaknesses: Learning Curve Involved With New Coach/Offensive System, Lack Depth At Key Positions

RATINGS
2017 Final Power Rating: 2.2
2017 National Rank: #6377
2017 State Rank: #71
Personnel (Back/Lost) Rating Adjustment: +4.5
2018 Starting Power Rating: -8.8
2018 National Rank: #5258
2018 State Rank: #53
Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2017 Rating): -3.9
Dynasty National Rank: #10402
2018 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison: worse by 4.9
Dynasty Record: 68-36 (38-15 in league)

HISTORICAL
2017 Overall Record: 7-5
2017 League Record/Finish: 4-1 (2nd)
2017 Points For Average: 19.9
2017 Points Against Average: 15.3
2017 Differential: +4.6
2017 Wins: #5834 Kent Denver (Englewood) (29-21), #7270 Faith Christian (Arvada) (28-25), #10728 University (Greeley) (14-8), #11588 Moffat County (Craig) (27-18), #11619 Prospect Ridge Academy (Broomfield) (35-7), #11684 Academy (Westminster) (38-0), #14299 Pinnacle Charter (Federal Heights) (48-0)
2017 Losses: #1382 Bayfield (21-0), #4637 Platte Valley (Kersey) (20-0), #5471 Eaton (21-12), #5874 Sterling (33-8), #7270 Faith Christian (Arvada) (9-0)
2017 Opponents W-L: 82-41
Recent League Championships: 2016, 2015 (1A Metro), 2014 (1A Metro)
Winning Streak Entering 2018 Season: none

SCHEDULE
2018 Schedule: 8/24 at Sterling, 8/31 Faith Christian (Arvada), 9/15 Classical Academy (Colorado Springs), 9/21 at Weld Central (Keenesburg), 9/28 at Berthoud, 10/5 University (Greeley), 10/12 at Eaton, 10/19 Academy (Westminster), 10/26 Prospect Ridge Academy (Broomfield)
Highest-Rated 2018 Regular Season Opponents: Faith Christian (Arvada) (-10.5), Classical Academy (Colorado Springs) (-17.3), Sterling (-18.4)
Lowest-Rated 2018 Regular Season Opponents: Academy (Westminster) (-45.8), Weld Central (Keenesburg) (-44.4), Prospect Ridge Academy (Broomfield) (-37.1)
2017 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -11.2 (0.9 overall)
2018 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -27.2
2018 vs. 2017 Schedule Strength Comparison: -16
2018 Regular Season Schedule Strength State Rank: #124
2018 Regular Season Schedule Strength National Rank: #10617
2018 Projected Regular Season Record: 8-1
2018 Projected League Finish: 1st
2018 Undefeated Regular Season Probability: 33%