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Any tidbits? It's getting really late...

LP would have to win a coin flip for Area Round or Regional Semi's. We play 12-5A Bi-District. Next realignment may make some changes for a possible district game again though. Doubtful if predistrict is possible since PO's are a distinct possibility.

In a district with this many new staffs, after the top 2, it's really all a guessing game to me. This district is kind of wide open. I'm giving BH the benefit of the doubt because of the young talent I saw in the PO game last year. But, it may even be rough for them in the beginning. Should be interesting.

Tried to look up some numbers for capacity. Of course, there are usually some design changes as the project progresses. But, I saw where there were supposed to be 500 more seats than old Bulldog. Numbers for seating (without Press Box, Viewing Deck, and possible allowable overflow by Fire Marshall using Concourse viewing) seem to range from 9,000-10,000. Not sure if any viewing will be allowed from Development Center deck during sold out games or not. Should be enough seating for most events, but not feel empty because of oversizing. Spring game is May 14. So, I'll try to go and get some pics. Being told the bands/drill teams will sit on the horseshoe sections where the direct field viewing is all for paying fans. Also being told all the technology is set up for broadcasting even better than LPSportsnet now, and the video screen is definitely jumbo sized. There's a rumor that LPSportsnet may partner with Texan Live--but still provide all the camera work, commentary & audio/visuals. Don't know truth of the rumor right now. The cameras now don't do the size and scope of everything justice when seen in real life. If you've been to the Bulldog Centre for volleyball, basketball just due east of the stadium, you can kind of see the size difference, and Bulldog Centre isn't small at all. It's like a college arena complex. The Board and Administration said they--as always--try to have the best facilities possible since they know many will not move on to college facilities, and they want the experience to be as good as it can be at LPHS for those that don't participate in activities at a higher level. Now all we need is approval for DQ delivery via drone. Or, just have a DQ pickup counter in the stadium since it would still be fresh from the 5 minute walk. 😁

Been told seating is the same (10,000) because it had to fit in the same footprint. District didn’t want to buy more land. Prudent move. The horseshoe allows for the bigger/UIL regulation track setups and press box while keeping the seating the same. I think it’s a pretty unique setup for a high school stadium. I really like it as well.

Finishing touches are starting to go on... New, quick drone video from press box angle. [Hidden Content]

Haven't seen a peep on this one yet. Any word?

Not a BH person, but I always thought BH was pretty well prepared when they played La Porte. Just wasn't a good matchup for them against a very physical, smash mouth team. They seemed to do really well against more finesse type teams. They always had a pretty balanced attack. I liked it for their style of play. I don't think there's a team currently in 9-5A that plays a style matchup that will give Lufkin unusual problems with the style game that's called. I'd go Lufkin, PAM, BH--in that order--with 4th a toss-up at this early stage.

Are there normally this many late changes in the coaching ranks? Seems like quite a few are happening pretty late into Spring this year... My imagination, or more than normal?

Enjoyed the broadcast. Thanks!

Found it. Had totally forgotten. Sent you a message. Back to the regularly scheduled, way too late coaching moves that just screwed up a year’s worth of eligibility for some young men. 😁

I guess so. Who was the FB I’m forgetting? We ran the full bone then. I’m forgetting someone… I’ll have to dig up my old yearbooks.

Didn’t know they’d done that. That’s a shame. Guess it got too old to repair. Kinda like me. Ha!

Before I went into the Service, I was a WSII (water safety instructor instructor—one of two in SE Texas), and taught lifeguards & Water Safety Instructors at the pool at REL. Used to be one of the better indoor pools I could use in partnership with Red Cross in the area. Trained the first group of lifeguards for Waterworld/Astroworld there.

Haven’t been there in years. But, Snowflake used to be on the northbound side in an old white rundown place that looked like an old drive up joint. You had to know where it was because it was kinda back from the highway and looked like a real dive. Maybe across from the old Bonanza? When TSO was still on Texas. Used to get my glasses there. Used to go to Snowflake just for their humongous apple friitters. Best fritters I ever ate & hard to eat one by yourself.

Reminds me of a funny time we took my grandmother (she was in her 70’s at the time) to a hamburger joint on old 146 kinda across from Snowflake. We tried to order her a hamburger—but, they called them gander burgers there. We almost died laughing because she kept saying she didn’t want a duck burger. She just wanted a plain old hamburger. LOL Don’t remember the name of the place. But, they were good burgers. It’s been decades back.

Dr. Jackson has stated it will be ready for graduation this year. That’s right in the 18-24 month window that was originally proposed. I’m sure the kids will be excited & be able to say they were the first graduating class in the new stadium.

Bubba - yes. Whitmore was the FB. Byars QB, Bubba, Barron & Keith at FB. I know what a goslin is & the mascots. LOL You're right on the score now that I think about it. Forgot y’all had scored by half. Just razzing him because he & I have had side discussions about the Olin times. Lee was a solid club back then. Olin never recaptured the magic at Lewisville.

29-28. At the end of the game. LP led 28-0 at half. Somehow, Lee wasn’t called for a single penalty in the 2nd half, and we were called for at least 2 every series. Lot of upset people after that one. Those refs never officiated again. The game was protested. But, UIL didn’t hear in time. Lee lost the next game. Memorial I think it was… That was the only game we lost that year. Beat Stratford, PA Jefferson, & some other really good teams. Remember it well. I was a Soph. Byars and Walker went to OU. Don’t remember Whitmore going. (I think Goslin is a play on Olin. 😉😜)

I have seen earlier where some Tor fans wanted to try to lure Berneathy. As a grad of Ball, it’s always a consideration. But, I think he’s very happy at LP, has new digs, big-time support, and a squad that could very well compete for a championship next year. LP historically has had a lot more athletes for him to work with than Ball, and his preferred offense is a perfect match for LP kids. Ball needs someone who will air it out all day. That fits their kids. One on one play. A basketball game on turf.

Saw where he had resigned. Don’t know reason.

La Porte 3 Deer Park 0

[Hidden Content] Was able to capture this about highlighted La Porte recruits. Apparently, a lot of scouts and college recruiters will be roaming the new stadium complex in the upcoming season. Peyton Smith already has an offer from Nebraska as well. Haven’t checked on all the others yet.

Article on DCTF Digital about La Porte recruits. I can’t read it. But, I have a good idea of who is being discussed. Maybe even the up & coming QB? If LP has a good dual threat QB, and uses the Pistol T to involve the TE & WR a little more along with the normal Slot T with Simon & Bright, they could be a very tough out. Possibly even tougher to defend than 2024. Of course, Saenz returns as a Sr. as well at QB.

We watch LPSportsnet. NFHS for out of town games when we can since they have all sports. It’s very difficult for me to take my wife out, and I can’t leave her alone.