VirginiaPreps.com 2009 Double A All State Football Team

Related:

Offensive Player of the Year: Michael Holmes, RB, JR, Harrisonburg

Defensive Player of

the Year: Chase Williams, LB, SR, Loudoun County

Division 3 Coach of

the Year: Tracy Harrod, Bruton

Division 4 Coach of

the Year: Mike Burnett, Broad Run

In determing the 2009 VirginiaPreps.com AA

All-State 1^st and 2^nd teams and honorable mention awards,

the VirginiaPreps.com staff used the following criteria, in addition to seeing

various games throughout the season both in person and via video highlights

and/or broadcasts.

"Blue Highway"">: For the offensive skill

positions (quarterback, running back, tight end & wide receiver) and special

teams, we are usually able to track down season statistics for most areas of

the state. Defensive statistics (tackles, sacks, interceptions, etc.) are

somewhat more sporadically tracked (and there are inconsistencies in how

they are tracked, as well), so those play less of a role in the selections.

Success and Playoffs:

These teams are selected based on both regular season and playoff

performances. This does not mean that players whose teams missed the

postseason are penalized; however, players whose teams make deep playoff

runs and who play a significant role in that playoff success can see their

stock rise. In the end, we try to look at the numbers based on games played

and contributions during those games.

District and All Region Teams:

While both the all-district teams and all-region teams are used for

reference, we try to be make objective selections based on the criteria

listed above. Some positions, such as offensive line, do rely more heavily

on the all-district selections than others.

Numbers:

This year, we selected the team with the same offensive and defensive

positions as VirginiaPreps.com's AAA All-State team. The biggest difference

from last season's team was moving from three running backs on the 1^st

& 2^nd teams to two running backs on each team. On defense, we

selected three defensive backs instead of four, but added an Athlete

position to the defensive side.