Sherman (Seth, WV)       previews home


GENERAL
Nickname: Tide
Colors: Maroon/Gold
Coach: Michael Showalter
League: Coalfield A
Playoff Division: A
Playoff Division Rank: #9

RETURNERS
Returning Offensive Starters: 5
Returning Defensive Starters: 6
2017 JV Record: 5-0
Starting Quarterback Returning: yes
Top Running Back Returning: no
Top Receiver Returning: no
Top OL Returning: yes
Top Defender Returning: no

TOP PLAYERS
J.T. Hensley 5'10" 165 Senior QB/CB
Layne Daniel 6'3" 360 Senior OL/DL
Seth Rinchich 5'10" 160 Senior RB/S

STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES
Team Strengths: 3 OL Starters Return, Backfield Speed/Experience, Very Experienced Senior Class
Team Weaknesses: Kicking Game, LB Inexperience, Depth

RATINGS
2017 Final Power Rating: -8.2
2017 National Rank: #8870
2017 State Rank: #49
Personnel (Back/Lost) Rating Adjustment: -0.5
2018 Starting Power Rating: -24.2
2018 National Rank: #8851
2018 State Rank: #47
Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2017 Rating): -19.9
Dynasty National Rank: #13428
2018 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison: worse by 4.3
Dynasty Record: 60-94 (14-22 in league)

HISTORICAL
2017 Overall Record: 9-3
2017 League Record/Finish: 3-1 (3rd)
2017 Points For Average: 33.3
2017 Points Against Average: 12.8
2017 Differential: +20.5
2017 Wins: #10428 Madonna (Weirton) (37-14), #11579 Van (28-0), #12730 Wirt County (Elizabeth) (55-8), #12822 Greenbrier West (Charmco) (42-8), #13224 Valley (Smithers) (33-12), #13592 Clark [Sheldon] (Inez, KY) (49-8), #13693 River View (Bradshaw) (48-0), #13924 Gilmer County (Glenville) (43-0), #14380 Calhoun (Mt. Zion) (44-6)
2017 Losses: #4283 East Hardy (Baker) (42-14), #5115 South Harrison (Lost Creek) (50-7), #9123 Tug Valley (Williamson) (6-0)
2017 Opponents W-L: 61-66
Winning Streak Entering 2018 Season: none

SCHEDULE
2018 Schedule: 8/24 at Magnolia (New Martinsville), 8/31 Tug Valley (Williamson), 9/7 Valley (Smithers), 9/14 at Buffalo, 9/21 at Ravenswood, 9/28 at Fayetteville, 10/12 South Harrison (Lost Creek), 10/19 at Greenbrier West (Charmco), 10/26 River View (Bradshaw), 11/2 Van
Highest-Rated 2018 Regular Season Opponents: South Harrison (Lost Creek) (-10.5), Magnolia (New Martinsville) (-22), Ravenswood (-33.7)
Lowest-Rated 2018 Regular Season Opponents: Buffalo (-55.8), Valley (Smithers) (-55.5), River View (Bradshaw) (-51.6)
2017 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -26.8 (-18.1 overall)
2018 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -38.8
2018 vs. 2017 Schedule Strength Comparison: -12
2018 Regular Season Schedule Strength State Rank: #87
2018 Regular Season Schedule Strength National Rank: #13014
2018 Projected Regular Season Record: 8-2
2018 Projected League Finish: 2nd
2018 Undefeated Regular Season Probability: 2%