OlDawg

Baker seems faster than Martin to me. Maybe just the style he runs. Big fan of ‘Pierre’ (sp). #14. He’s a baller. Calpreps has PAM 41 - LP 28. But, Calpreps has been off on their projections for LP before game a lot this year. With this being a rivalry game, I have no clue. It could go all kind of ways. I do think it will be high scoring. Say, O/U of 75.

Yep. First ever win by PAM over LP. Hard to beat a good team 2x in less than a month. Especially when they know each other so well. I still think LP matched up better—matchup wise—to San Antonio whoever it was for the next game. I am of the opinion that LP had a big letdown after beating Katy, and PAM had a big letdown after finally beating LP. I think we wiped each other out. I wonder how many other times since a single district had 3 of the 4 teams in the Regional Finals at the 6A level?

Better memory than me. I remember Cobra. But not the OT. Oh well. My login name may give a clue why I don’t remember everything anymore. HA! (I was there when Lundin was still coaching and LP was meeting up with Craig James & Stratford. Dude played LB, RB & PK. LOL…)

HA! I don’t remember ever having one… Even when it was the 3 Amigos (NS, PAM, LP) playing each other in district or playoffs. I know a lot of folk think 21-6A is the SEC of TXHSFB now—and it is to me also. But, 21-6 was already one of—if not the toughest—when we were all 3 in it. Heck, WB was even somewhat decent back then. 😂 Numerous years NS was repping D1 & LP was repping D2. Of course, the year PAM finally beat LP (the first time ever) 3 weeks after losing again in district to the Dawgs will live on in infamy. If memory serves, NS, LP & PAM were all in Regional Finals with PAM & LP playing each other again that year.

All of us! Should be another good one though. What neither team needs are injuries. Let’s hope both teams avoid that.

LP won’t make it easy. Unlike Crosby, LP has QB’s that are actually accurate when they throw, RB’s that generally hold onto the ball, and players that know where and how to line up. PAM’s gonna have to earn this one. I also noticed LP threw in some new wrinkles that PAM will now have to guard against. I’m sure they were added just to make PAM have to prepare for them. PAM has a couple solid RB’s, and 14 is awesome. LP has 4 solid RB’s with Keenan back now, and 17 & 2 are definite weapons. Especially when teams have to stack for the run.

Just finished watching PAM/Crosby game. This will be a good game. PAM will finally have to play a team with a winning record. LP will play for 4 quarters—and more if necessary. This will be a renewal of an old rivalry. LP has been down by LP standards since LaReau retired with a spinning top of coaches. None fit. Now, LP has a coach with previous experience at LP—who WANTS to be here—and build his own legacy with a historically strong program. In his second year, LP is coming back with a vengeance. LP still leads the overall series. PAM has been trying to catch up while LP has been down. Time may be running out on that quest.

Interesting tidbit that shows some of the difference in LP of past & now. LP has given up an opening drive TD each of the last 3 games against good competition. Worrisome. But, they have immediately responded with a score of their own. Against KP, LP only had 15 offensive plays all first half. Still lead 20-14 at half with explosive plays & D score. LP doesn’t have to control clock as much as in the past to be successful. They have big play potential. LP was averaging 397 YPG before KP. Not sure now with new stats. But, didn’t get near that—I don’t think—against KP. Still found a way to win. (KP has #1 D in district.) LP’s district opponents are a combined 7-6 in district. PAM’s district opponents are a combined 2-9 in district. Doesn’t look to be any question who has played the tougher opponents, and haven’t even had a true home field advantage for any of them. PAM always has athletes. Always have. LP’s cupboard isn’t bare. 😀

LP is a throwback to 2011-2012ish type LP teams. Not quite as strong a D. (No Hoza clones.) But—actually—I’m becoming a little more impressed with their pass D each game. 2 more picks against KP.

Have more later after watching an ‘old friend’ on film. Off the top of my head—first impressions—LP has played a feisty Lee squad, and two probable playoff teams from our district. Both games have been hard fought victories with great coaching adjustments by LP staff. LP seems to have found their QB in the Soph #13. But, 8 is capable & has been getting 1/2 of the reps until KP. LP did get #23 back. He’ll have a week of practice to get back in the groove. Now, LP Rb’s go 3 deep with no drop-off. Even saw the true wing T once this week. KP sniffed it out. KP run D is stout.

LP seems to be traveling okay. Not sure about that number though. I’d say they’ll bring 200-300ish. Lot of new people moved in & not used to how it used to be yet. Wins bring crowds. They’ll be coming back. Texan Live can’t broadcast y’all’s games can they? Would I have to go through PAM somehow?

KP matches up well with LP. They have a solid team. Next week will be like old times.

Like old times. KP was tough! They have a good defense & matchups against LP. Was worried about the game. But, LP is getting back to old school LP.

KP is tough! Good squad. Not sure how they blew it with Porter.

KP defense is legit. LP adjusted in 2nd half again. But, had a couple blown opportunities on drives with penalties that almost cost them the game. The fumble on their own 32 would have done them in in other years. This year—different attitude. And it took it all, and then some. Great game Panthers!

!!score:27/34/F

Sandolf with the TD! LP win in OT!

LP on the 1!

KP misses FG! LP ball.

KP with first possession in OT.

!!score:27/27/OT

!!score:27/27/4/0/36

KP scores. LP blocks PAT! 27 all. 36 seconds left.

LP fumble on their own 32. KP ball.

!!score:21/27/4/3/09 LP ball on their own 10.