[OutlawJoseyWales]

While I've never completey bought into his rating system....I decided to take a look at Dave Cantrell's Rating the State. His point ranking system has been used and published for several years. After reviewing his current Ranking....and measuring the top 16 teams in both 2A and 3A, here are the numbers:

Total Ranking points for the 16 2A teams available: 903.50 aver per team 56.488
Total Ranking points for the 16 3A team available: 771.00 aver per team 48.20

Teams in the top 25: 2A: 1-Ft. Campbell
2A teams with Ratings in 60"s: 5 teams--Newport Cath, DeSales, Murray, P-burg, Corbin
2A teams with Ratings in 50"s: 5 teams--Green, Cov Holy Cross, Trigg, Monroe and Danville
2A teams with Ratings in 40's: 4 teams--Louisville Christian, Shelby Valley, Middlesboro, Bardstown
1 team in the 30's: Hancock co.

Teams in the top 25: 3A--0
1 team with Ratings in 70": Lousivlle Central
1 team with Ratings in 60': Belfry
6 teams with Rating in 50': Mason, Breathitt, Somerset, Sheldon Clark, Union, Western Hills
4 teams with Rating in 40's: Paducah Til, Russellville, Henry Co, Pike Co Cent
2 teams with Ratings in 30's: E-town, Butler
2 teams with ratings in 20's: Estill and Garrad

His model....while may having some overall flaws....because I think it typically undervalues mountain teams....certainly supports the idea that from top to bottom.....2A has outperformed 3A....all year.