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Coop.... What is the conversion factor from rain fall to snow fall... Heard it was like 1 inch = about 7 inches of snow... Looking at the radar of the gulf coast, there is A LOT of rain heading this way... To me it looks like it might be over a couple of inches of rain (if it were falling as rain). Would it be possible for this storm to maybe dump over a foot of snow in some places.

Light flurries in Dayton at 9 AM.

Is this game tonight or Saturday???

[quote name="injunfan21" post="723270" timestamp="1259892957"] one loss on the year..and it will be to the same team that ends Dayton's season... I hope Dayton is put into our district next year!  And wish it was this year...Yall have had a great draw in Region III..enjoy it for another day..then it is over!!! Reality hits! [/quote] Talk about some unresolved issues... Just goes to show you... A state ranking going into the playoffs is useless if you have a bad game. I don't think Dayton has ever had a 10-0 regular season under Stewart, but what Dayton coaches do is to make sure the team peaks in November and that has produced football games in December the last three years. Good luck to my Indians next year. I was really hoping Dayton and PN-G would meet this week.

THANKS COOP!!!!

[quote name="BHtheHill" post="723412" timestamp="1259907697"] HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS Price relieved at Barbers Hill By JASON MCDANIEL CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT Dec. 1, 2009, 1:08PM Share  Print Share Del.icio.usDiggTwitterYahoo! BuzzFacebookStumbleUpon Resources PRICE FILE • Who: Don Price • What: After 11 seasons as head football coach/athletic director, Don Price is out at Barbers Hill. Price went 99-35 at Barber Hill and is 105-58-1 for his career. • Why: Price said no real reason was given for the move, other than Superintendent Greg Poole told him the Barbers Hill ISD school board was were ready to make a change. • What next: The 57-year-old plans to look for a new head coaching job once his buyout is official. His last day at Barbers Hill is Dec. 31. Don Price received the word just before Halloween weekend — after 11 seasons as head football coach/athletic director at Barbers Hill, the school was ready to go in a different direction. Price said he was approached by Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole with the news that the school board wanted to make a change. He told his players and coaches after their bi-district playoff loss to Port Neches-Groves, and the school district made the decision official when it announced on Nov. 18 that Price would be leaving. “It's one of those things that you're depressed about it when it happens, because when you're told (Poole) wants to make a change and no one on the school board is backing you, it's time to move on,” Price said. Price and the school district were working on a buyout last week. He was under contract through next school year. Instead he'll be in his office until his final day at Barbers Hill on Dec. 31. The Eagles finished 5-6 this season. They opened District 19-4A with three consecutive wins, then dropped three straight before rallying with a win against North Forest to qualify for the playoffs. “We started six sophomores,” Price said. “We were a young football team, and I'm real proud of them. They pretty much played up to their potential. “We had a few injuries and things — which every school has, there's no excuses — but if you want to know how we played the best thing to do is to talk to Jerry Stewart at Dayton or Kevin Flanigan at Crosby, and I'll go with whatever they say.” They'd say his team was still tough. District 19-4A's last two champions just edged out the Eagles in their meetings this season, with Dayton winning 24-21 and Crosby claiming a 21-16 victory. Price leaves Barbers Hill with a 99-35 record. He's 105-58-1 for his career, having reached the 100-win plateau with a 48-10 win over Kingwood Park last year, when the Eagles didn't make the playoffs. “It's one of those milestones as a head coach and I guess there's some gratification there, but the thing you have to understand is there are a lot of things that go into that,” Price said. “There are a lot of other people that help accomplish those types of things. “I'm indebted to a great staff and we've always had hard-working kids here. And I'll say this, the parents by and large have allowed us to train their kids. I've never had anybody complain about, ‘Hey, you worked my kid too hard.'” This fall the school remained competitive throughout its athletic programs under the longtime AD. The boys and girls cross country teams went to the regional meet, the tennis team qualified for regionals and the volleyball and football teams made the playoffs. “That's not a bad fall,” Price said. “I don't know how many schools around us can say that about all their sports, and we're No. 8 in enrollment in our district.” The 57-year-old led the Eagles to five perfect regular seasons by says his fondest memory comes from the 2006-07 school year. “It was our first year going into 4A, we were coming up from 3A and you hear all the things, ‘Well they're not going to be any good,' and we go 10-1 (and win an undefeated District 21-4A title),” Price said. “We had an enrollment then of about 960 kids, and out of the 15 sports we had, boys and girls, we were district champions in 14 of them that year.” Despite the setback, Price says he has no intentions of retiring just yet. “There's no doubt about it, this is going to be a transition for me,” he said. “I'm going to try to get another (head coaching) job, test the market and see if somebody wants me to work. “I wish Barbers Hill all the luck. I really, really enjoyed the kids and the staff here. There is a very, very good staff as far as teachers and coaches here.” [/quote] Coach Price was a great coach, tough to see him leave. God Bless

[quote name="BIGLEW66" post="723375" timestamp="1259902200"] the I am a champion speech and if im not mistaken thats the speech flannigan gave the night of the crosby vs. dayton game which crosby won 28-0 [/quote] Does Crosby use that speech for their basketball games now??? Congrats on beating the Broncos this year, even though it was the first time this CENTURY that you did it.

[quote name="BrenhamFan" post="723380" timestamp="1259902837"] 20-17. Brenham, late fg. [/quote] How good is your field goal kicker... Carranco has connected on a 40 yard plus field goal this year. It might just very well come down to a lot of field goals, if think it will be hard to punch the ball in on both defenses inside the redzone. Can't wait till tomorrow night!!! Talk about having layers and layers of clothes on, it will be cold, looks like game time temperatures will be in the 30's and there will probably be a pretty good north / northeast wind blowing.

UNBELIEVABLE! Lots of records will be smashed if this happens... Earliest ever recorded snow fall in SETX. First time in recorded history of back to back years with MEASURABLE snow falls. The record low temperature tonight will probably be crushed if their is a snow blanket and the sky clears, temperatures could be in the low 20's tomorrow morning, I think the record for Houston was 27 and they are predicting 22 degrees tonight with a snow blanket driving temperatures down. Tomorrow morning could be a morning that the kids and adults around here remember for a long time. Saturday morning playing in the snow with the family, priceless memories!

[quote name="BIGLEW66" post="723367" timestamp="1259901628"] ok so the people from dayton have got to be the most retarded people ever and lets face it the little team up the road as coach stewarts refers to us as beat dayton 28-0 so i'm sure we all know who the best in district 19-4a is [/quote] Enjoy basketball season!!! Who is actually the best team.... It is the last one playing! Crosby might have won the battle this year 28 to 0, but once again... Dayton wins the war... After Saturday night, Dayton will three peat as Region III champs, Crosby can't even dream of doing that in ANYTHING!

[quote name="fbplayer999" post="722990" timestamp="1259869305"] Vidor ahead of Nederland in your ratings?  Didn't Nederland beat vidor? [/quote] Yes.... I think Vidor played Dayton better than Nederland would have played Dayton... Rankings are based on how they finished up the year, even though Nederland did beat Vidor towards the end.

[quote name="liltex" post="722806" timestamp="1259851316"] Leave early and if you have kids or grandkids check out the asst.of games and activities for the kids @ Bass Pro Shop@Katy Mills Mall.An array of shooting galleries w/bb type guns that shoot red lazer lights at targets that light up w/points-slot cars on a big track-4 wheel drive remote truck on artifical ice that peels out,slides-several bass fishing x-box games w/fishing rod in your hand-colorful Christmas arrangements w/lifesize reindeer,grizzlie bears,coyotes,ducks-coleman co.giving away a qt.poly drink holder to kids that can answer this question.Do fish sleep w/their eyes closed?Answer-No they have no eye lids to close-1 per family-the huge fish tank w/several species has a huge bass about 12 lbs.-took my grandkids last week before the El Campo game and they had a blast-Pics are available w/Santa.Enjoy : ;)Go Broncos [/quote] This is a cool spot to go to if you haven't been there... Right across the freeway from the stadium.

One 4A team left playing... Who will win and what will the final score be??? the prediction is at... [Hidden Content] ENJOY!!! PASTED BELOW IS TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR SATURDAY... [size=16pt][b]TOUPS GRAPHICS FEARLESS PREDICTIONS QUARTER FINALS[/b][/size] Once again the Broncos of Dayton reign supreme east of Houston. For the third straight year the Broncos are playing for the Region III championship. This year they get a rematch against a Brenham team that has just finished knocking out two state ranked teams. [b]4A PLAYOFFS AREA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Dayton Broncos vs Brenham Cubs Rhodes Stadium, Katy, TX 6:00 PM[/b] The Broncos and Brenham both return to the same stadium where just one year ago the Broncos stampeded the Cubs with 35 first half points. Look for this game to be a defensive war. Both teams will break plays which will set up scores in the first half. The fourth quarter will begin with both teams needing just one more score to put the game away. Late in the game the Broncos break lose and a pass completion and good run sets up the Broncos inside the red zone. Three zone option read running plays later, the Broncos set up for a field goal that will put the game away. The ball splits the uprights and the Broncos prepare for a trip to central TX next week. The Broncos win and keep on Believing! [b]TOUPS GRAPHICS FEARLESS PREDICTION DAYTON 20 BRENHAM 14[/b] [b]FINAL TOUPS GRAPHICS POWER RANKINGS 19-4 AND 20-4a #1 Dayton [/b] - Once again Dayton reigns supreme east of Houston. Coach Stewart has built a power house football program and once again, the freshmen and sophomores get an extra half football season of practice during the playoffs. With a dominating freshmen team that devoured every opponent it faced, the future looks bright for many years to come in Bronco land. [b]#2 Crosby [/b] - A 19-4A championship trophy is now located in the trophy case at Crosby High School, plus a win over the Broncos, but in the end, Crosby is still buying tickets to watch Dayton play football in December. [b]#3 Central [/b] - Last team left playing in 20-4A. Once again they come up on the short side of the stick while playing Friendswood. [b]#4 PN-G[/b] - An undefeated season and a #5 state ranking couldn't propel the Indians past the 2nd round. [b]#5 Vidor [/b] - A power running game that ran out of gas against the Broncos in the first round. [b]#6 Goose Creek Memorial [/b] - A fantastic 2nd season for the Patriots. [b]#7 Barbers Hill[/b] - Held on to qualify for the playoffs and came up just short against power house PN-G. [b]#8 Nederland[/b] - A miracle finish resulted in a one and out playoff experience. [b]WEEK 13 RESULTS AREA 2 CORRECT 2 WRONG 50% TOUPS GRAPHICS 2009 RESULTS 84 CORRECT 25 WRONG - 77.1% TOUPS GRAPHICS 2008 PREDICTION RECORD WAS 53 AND 22 = 70% TOUPS GRAPHICS 2007 PREDICTION RECORD WAS 47 AND 15 =76%[/b] TRAVEL AND GAME INFORMATION.... [size=14pt][b]BRONCOS 2009 PLAYOFF HEADQUARTERS![/b][/size] This week Dayton plays in the region round of the 4A playoffs agains the Lion Cubs of Brenham. The action will take place on Saturday night at Rhodes Stadium in Katy. The Katy Freeway is finished and if you have an EZ Tag, the trip will be a zoom zoom stampede to the west side of Houston. The worst back up is likely before BWY 8 at Gessner (exit 757) which is the Memorial City Mall complex. Weekend shoppers might make the traffic a little slow in this area. Avoid this intersection by taking the BWY around the north side of Houston. On the way back, I-10 east bound (coming back home) is shut down to one lane under I-45 by downtown. With it being late Saturday, this shouldn't be a problem for the return trip. Things to notice on the trip... If you travel down I-10 through Houston, when you go under the 610 loop by the Budweiser Plant you will notice a lot of new ramp construction. In less than 18 months, this is where HWY 90 will come out to I-10, making the trip to Houston even quicker. If you haven't been down the Katy Freeway over the last few years, what a magnificent engineering project, that was featured on the Discovery Channels Mega Projects. Three notable fun stops on the Katy Freeway are, [b]#1 The Marque Entertainment Complex [/b] just past the 610 loop west. Go under the 610 Loop, take the first exit, and the complex is on your right. A movie theatre complete with an IMAX screen and an array of restaurants, entertainment stores, and unique shopping stores completes this AWEsome venue. [b]#2 Memorial City Mall [/b] - I would avoid this place on Black Friday, but this mall has been completely redone and features some unique shops found nowhere else in Houston. Easily the second best shopping mall in Houston next to the Galleria. [b]#3 Katy Mills Mall[/b] - Largest Mall in the Houston area, Bass and Pro Shops and several other outlet shops make for some good bargains. Take the same exit to get to the football game, but turn left instead of right THIS WEEK FOR THE BRONCOS DAYTON VS BRENHAM Saturday, December 5 6:00 PM Rhodes Stadium Katy, TX [b]TOUPS GRAPHICS GPS DIRECTIONS[/b] The Stadium is located just north of I-10 at Katy Fort Bend Road (Exit 741). To get there, Toups Graphics GPS gives you two alternatives. See information to right for more information about the trip. [b]Alternative 1 [/b] HWY 90 to BWY 8 to I-10 Take HWY 90 west out of Dayton and continue to BWY 8, turn left (or south) on BWY 8 and continue to I-10. Exit I-10 west Houston . Continue on I-10 west until you get to exit 741 (Katy Fort Bend Road). Exit I-10 and turn right on Katy Fort Bend Road. The stadium will be on your left. Dayton is visitors, I believe the Visitors section is on the Katy Fort Bend side of the stadium. [b]Alternative 2 [/b] - HWY 90 to BWY 8 around Houston to I-10 Travel down HWY 90 west out of Dayton. When you get to BWY 8 turn right or North. Travel around BWY 8 (there will be two toll booths you have to cross) until you get to I-10. Exit I-10 WEST. You will be fifteen miles from the stadium when you get to I-10. Exit Katy Fort Bend Road (exit 741) and follow directions above. [b]ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATES[/b] Avoid the 610 North loop. It is in shambles from 290 to I-45 and around I-10. The lanes are narrow and there are many lane changes. Don't forget, on the return trip, I-10 is down to 1 lane going under I-45 (exit 768). Fans will be returning late on Saturday so I don't think it will be that much of a problem. TOUPS GRAPHICS PREGAME MEAL [b]Orleans Seafood Kitchen[/b] Exit Westgreen (exit 746) and the restaurant is on your right at the corner of Westgreen and the feeder road. DELICIOUS CAJUN SEAFOOD AT A REASONABLE PRICE! Last time I was there, bring a church bulletin and get some $ off the bill! [b]Amazon Rainforest Cafe[/b] Located in the Katy Mills Mall. If you haven't been here, it is pricey, but a really cool dining environment, as you watch the jungle animals come to life.

Can.... Brenham beat THREE 3 III Purple teams in a row... Key is.... Dayton will be wearing white! Go Broncos!!! Let's show the other Purple teams... How to bet the Cubs!

[quote name="octfeb" post="722269" timestamp="1259767450"] To anyone from other schools that plan on making the game, wear your school colors proudly.Lets fill the stands up...                             [color=purple][b]GO BRONCOS                             ALWAYS BELIEVE[/b][/color] [/quote] My students will be making another ALWAYS BELIEVE sign for this week! DON'T STOP BELIEVING in the Broncos!!!

THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[quote name="BrenhamFan" post="722433" timestamp="1259788554"] [quote author=bronco1 link=topic=63088.msg722428#msg722428 date=1259788163] [quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=63088.msg722427#msg722427 date=1259788071] [quote author=rollinac link=topic=63088.msg722421#msg722421 date=1259787282] Well lookie there if it aint a blast from the past....how's yo mamma doin?  Looking forward to re-kindling that thread....now that was a fun week!! [/quote] Ya, I think we might have to join in on the party this time....   ;) [/quote] Good, we would love to have Brenham's support heading into the next round.  ;D [/quote] Correction* - We are gonna crash the party.   Either way, region 3 is taking it home. [/quote] If you would like... I will mail you some semi-final tickets so you can come watch the Broncos play on the weekend of the 12th....

Coop.... Saturday evening forecast.... Would the temperature probably be in the mid 40's, and what about the wind... Will it still be from the north Saturday evening, or will with the wind die down after the sunset??? Thanks... got to figure how many layers of clothing I need to keep the camcorder perfectly still on those 20X optical zooms...

[quote name="jhanel" post="721842" timestamp="1259714211"] I would like to thank Mr. Toups and The Houston Chronicle for the video and pictures. I would not have been able to make the video without them!  Believe!!!!!!   Dayton vs Brenham!!!!!!!!! [Hidden Content] [/quote] GREAT JOB! Pretty cool seeing how others can use my work and give it even MORE POWER!

thanks for the laugh... Read the thread title and thought, wow! they might have upgraded the weight room. Just goes to show you what hard work and ALWAYS BELIEVING will do.

[quote name="BrenhamFan" post="720975" timestamp="1259613741"] I was at both games and in my opinion Brenham is every bit as fast as Dayton.  I think Angleton made us look alot slower than we really are.  Every team we have played has listed our speed as a big concern, with the exception of Angleton and now y'all.  Like I said, this game is a toss up.  Turnovers and field position win it. [/quote] Agree.... Turnovers will be huge. A good field goal kicker might also be the difference. I like the Broncos chances if it comes down to that...

[quote name="octfeb" post="720919" timestamp="1259608084"] [quote author=J Creeper link=topic=63088.msg720723#msg720723 date=1259588784] Brenham wins this one. Dayton will be outclassed and outcoached. [/quote]OUTCLASSED and OUTCOACHED? Really? Now that was a low blow.These are kids you are talking about.What rock did u slither out from under? [/quote] Look no further than down HWY 90 to the east. Crosby did beat Dayton this year in football, but like years past, Dayton is still playing and Crosby is on the sidelines.

[quote name="kindafunny" post="720907" timestamp="1259606357"] [quote author=Stranger link=topic=62612.msg720890#msg720890 date=1259604475] kindafunny, that may be one of the most ridiculous statements I have ever read on here.  Believe me, every kid has been coached.  And a question for you...how do you coach a kid "as if they have the ability to be a D1 player"?  [/quote] YOU encourage, inspire and teach with positive reinforcement! :) [/quote] You can't coach natural speed. You can't coach natural athletic ability. Great coaching can improve players, but... If you line up and around 5 of the players on the other side of the ball are just quicker than your guys, and maybe have a little more talent, odds are you will lose. Just ask PN-G when they faced Brenham. You people in Barbers Hill just pushed out a great coach. Just seeing what Barbers Hill has in it's system now from 7th to 11th grade, Barbers Hill will be competitive in football, but a deep playoff run is probably not in the opting for a long time, regardless of the coach. Good luck in finding a new coach, if he knows the parents he is going to be involved with, he might just look elsewhere.

If the game title is correct.... Dayton vs Brenham Dayton is the visitors. I believe both sides are about the same at that stadium. Should be packed. GO BRONCOS!

Any of you want me to include any information regarding the game on my web site let me know... Over 1,000 hits a day on the site, using it to pass on information. Directions to the game, plus Houston and Katy information on the site. [Hidden Content] GO BRONCOS! DON'T STOP BELIEVING IN THE BRONCOS!!!