OlDawg

People forget that Berneathy began his coaching career at La Porte under LaReau. He was at LP from 2007-2013 before moving on to get his shot. LP has always—since I’ve been around anyway—had more consistent success when they’ve gone ‘in-house’ from the Lundin coaching tree. Lundin to Weigand to LaReau to Berneathy now. When LP has attempted to go outside with a flashy hire, it’s been utter failure (ie TJ Mills, Tarr). We’re glad to have Berneathy back to his coaching home.

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Tough ballgame. Both clubs young. Will be interesting to see how things progress.

Two tough teams going at it tonight. Sloppy by both at times. But, some was caused by the opponent.

Barnes gone! TD LP.

Not over yet. Crosby losing by 13 late.

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TD LP.

LP on BH 4. 1st & goal. 6:39 4th.

LP driving. On BH 16.

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Both teams having issues this quarter for sure.

LP very sloppy so far in the 3rd. BH too good to let them off the hook.

BH runs back opening KO OF 2nd half. Missed xp. Tie game.

Berneathy is back where he started his coaching career with LaReau from 2007-2013. He knows LP. It helps.

Yep. Is what it is. Fumbled on consecutive plays. Lost the 2nd one.

BH looks like they can strike quick if given the chance. So far, LP’s DL is too quick for BH OL, and Fuentes has little time. BH run game is basically going nowhere. A little surprised how well LP is defending the pass. A couple of passes broken up & and INT. LP needs to stop shooting them selves in the foot & continue physical, clean LP play. Am impressed by both teams sportsmanship while playing hard but clean. Let’s keep everybody healthy.

Yeppers. Game day! Go Dawgs! JV - BH 27-14 Frosh - LP 40-0 LP frosh still undefeated. Get your kicks in now. Looks like the pipeline is refilling. So far, they’ve only given up 6 points this season, and have scored 48, 40, 50, and 40. (The 6 was to Baytown Lee.)

…or, it just means my memory stinks! 🤪

Not that I’m aware of, and I graduated from LP, and have been back in LP since my discharge almost 40 years ago.

I’ll go with the Home Team for the upset. 😁 I have very little to base this on other than support for the Dawgs. I’ve only seen them play on LPSportsnet against DP and GCM. What I’ve observed is a team that seems to remember they’ve been a solid program for a lot longer than the last couple of down years would show. The new staff seems to have brought back some of that historical toughness and attitude. The talent is there, although young. I can see them coming in with a chip on their shoulder and a focus on the game due to the Lee game. I am impressed with the staff’s willingness to make adjustments in game. There’s some definite speed on this squad. With the youth, we’ll just have to see if they can minimize errors and make a game of it. If they do pull out the win, it won’t be just because it’s a ‘trap’ game. That sounds like a cop out hedge before the game’s even been played. Same token, if it’s a blowout for BH, it won’t be because LP is young. It will be because they were outplayed. From what I’ve seen of the scores & stats in the district so far, I don’t really see a team that’s head & shoulders above the rest enough for a clear cut district favorite to win out. But, I’ve been wrong numerous times before.😊

Berneathy was at LP from 2007-2013 if I recall correctly over the OL. Since he’s familiar—and LP is familiar with him—I can only imagine it makes it easier. But, LP is still very young. Many of us knew he would do great things for Dobie, and he did about as good as he could. Very few will get by NS first round every year. (No matter who you are…) He was gonna’ be 9 to 10 wins every year, and then one & out in the PO’s until something changes with the Sho. They’d beat more than a few college teams. LOL

Was told by people at the game that LP had 5 fumbles, and numerous other miscues. I asked if it was youth, good D, or a combo of both and was told it was mainly youth. If true, I’d expect inconsistency with the young players. To still be able to force a TO, march down the field and pull out the win away in the last minute speaks volumes about the attitude change from last year. As they say, an ugly win is better than a pretty loss. Go Dawgs! Keep workin’.

Don’t get to attend games live any more as better 1/2 can’t get up stairs. Had to let our season tickets go after 25+ years. So, I’m a little detached now. Glad to have LPSportsnet for home games at least. 😃

LP 69 GCM 17 Final Improvement from Game 1 to Game 3 is steady. Lot of LP underclassmen. Looks like entirely different attitude from last year. Back to more of what is typical for LP historically. Retired coach from told me frosh squads were loaded. We’ll see how it goes from here. Right now, I’m pleasantly surprised with how quick they’re picking up the new systems.