Published Dec 21, 2009
2009 VirginiaPreps AA All State Team
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AA All State
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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 1st and 2nd 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.
  • Stats
    "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.
  • Team
    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.
  • All
    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.
  • Positional
    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 1st
    & 2nd 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.