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Where was Dayton getting move ins from? Was Stewart that good of a recruiter?

Continues to give the schools with a better financial situation an advantage, but I see no problem with it. Also, the schools with the better coaching staffs will have a distinct advantage, but they already do and that gap is getting wider every year.

What the heck happened? Did the well of athletes dry up? Was Stewart just that big of a presence? Where did all the talent and heart go?

1. Crosby 2. Woodville 3. Grapeland 4. Beaumont United 5. C.E. King 6. Port Arthur Memorial 7. Barbers Hill 8. Port Neches-Groves 9. Nederland 10. Orangefield 11. Kirbyville 12. Hardin 13. West Orange-Stark 14. Hamshire-Fannett 15. Liberty 16. Little Cypress-Mauriceville 17. Silsbee 18. Newton 19. San Augustine 20. Kountze 21. West Sabine 22. High Island 23. Gilmer Union Hill 24. Beaumont Kelly 25. Baytown Christian

Players, you have to have "football players" (not just kids who play football) to win consistently. These players don't always have to be the best athletes, but it sure does help. But, good football players are hard nosed, disciplined, motivated, coach-able and physical. When you have true "football players" and you add good coaching that teaches the game and motivates, then you have a recipe for great success.

Amen, most people just don't get it. Competition is what spawns greatness. If things are just given to you, what is the incentive to work hard.

I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this one. One of us will be proven right and the other will be proven wrong. impenetrable is a major stretch, especially since I don't even think they are good. I would call them average at best, and improving.

True Tempo is not something that can be taught over night. It is a process. look to see a gradual increase throughout the season.

That is probably very accurate.

Who is your new Superintendent? Where is he/she coming from? I've hear Crouch is thinking about riding off into the sunset.

No argument from me.

I would venture to guess that the they weren't playing that tough of a schedule.

EC struggles a little on defense, but the defensive game plan may be as important as the players against Woodville. If EC can get everybody in the right place at the right time then they have a chance to keep this one close. If they are not spot on when it come to being gap sound then Woodville will score at will. EC does not have the dudes to stop Woodville, they have to play perfect defense. Now on the other side of the ball, EC has an experienced and potent offense. Woodville will have to deal with all the motion and backfield action to stop the Bucs. EC also throws the ball early and often and Woodville may struggle against the pass. I think the key to EC keeping this one close is the play of the EC QB. If he makes good decisions and runs the ball some to keep the defense honest then it will be a game.

You do good work. Hope the move works out for you. Best of luck.

I don't think so. I think it just the 10 day waiting period necessary for all transfers. If a school does not offer a sport and you transfer to the nearest geographical school that offers that sport, there is not a 1 year requirement. I think.

Whole different story now. This will be as bad as the Dawgs want it to be. The worst part is it will be a physical beat down for the Lions. They will be battered and bruised coming out of this one.

Neither team has really been tested, Huffman is the best team on either schedule so far. But, both teams are physical so it should be close early on. I just think Diboll is too talented. Diboll and Franklin will be one heck of a game. Looking forward to that one.

Chert vox'mi nyet, nyet zagovora.

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I tend to agree with you. looking at Diboll's schedule though, they have not played anybody that is really smash mouth like Liberty. It may take them a quarter or so to adjust to the physical nature of the Liberty offense.

1. Crosby 2. Diboll 3. Evadale/Deweyville 4. Vidor 5. Shepherd 6. Huffman Hargrave 7. Jasper 8. Concordia Lutheran 9. Huntington 10. Silsbee 11. Danbury 12. Beckville 13. Mexia 14. Joaquin 15. Beaumont Kelly 16. Burkeville 17. Hull-Daisetta 18. KIPP Houston 19. Lovelady 20. San Augustine 21. Timpson 22. High Island 23. Orange Community Christian 24. Beaumont Legacy Christian 25. Victoria Faith

I'm thinking I need to go to Vegas or visit one of our local betting parlors.

Yes, very reliable source. i think they said ACL.

This one played out about like most predicted. Good game reps for the future, but for the here and now PNG needs Shug back to make any kind of splash this season.

I heard he was having surgery and would be out for the season. He may have more speed than McMillian, but they are both next to impossible to tackle with one man. This will be a physical match up and the difference in the game will be in the ability of the QB's to hit open receivers. Diboll should win this one because of their ability and willingness to throw the ball.