ballwatch

heard this one was canceled

This one still going to be played? I see other games being canceled?

Diboll is still committing too many penalties that are proving costly. I lost count how many TD's called back, or helping other teams gain first downs after committing a penalty. Week 0 they had 14 penalties for over 100 yards. Maybe they will gather themselves, as they will play home for the first time this season.

Diboll hasn't beaten Newton for as long as I can remember, will this year be different?

In their Week 1 loss at Kirbyville, the Diboll Lumberjacks suffered a slow start that ultimately spelled a 36-28 loss to the Wildcats. Penalties, dropped passes and missed tackles were the primary culprits, some of which Diboll head coach Tom Sheppard described as "first-game jitters." Still, despite spotting Kirbyville a 28-7 lead, the Lumberjacks came within a touchdown and two-point conversion of tying the game late, testament to their ability to fight back and put points on the board. Two touchdowns in a four-minute, fourth-quarter span very nearly allowed Diboll to pull off the big rally. Tonight, the 'Jacks will travel to Silsbee, which dropped a 38-34 decision to Houston Davis in the Tigers' season opener. To avoid a repeat of last week's disappointment, the Lumberjacks will have to focus on the following areas: * Penalties — Diboll committed a total of 14 penalties for a whopping 111 yards, including eight flags in the first quarter alone. While the overall penalty discrepancy may have suggested a little Kirbyville home cooking — the Wildcats drew just five penalties the entire night — the Lumberjacks know they'll have to stay disciplined enough to prevent giving up the free yardage. * Wrap up — There was no doubt the Diboll defensive unit could lay some serious licks on ball carriers. On numerous occasions, 'Jack tacklers hit with such force that Wildcat runners were propelled several yards back. However, those runners went back but not down, and Kirbyville managed to amass 280 yards on the ground. Sheppard acknowledged that "we have to tackle better." * Catch the ball — 'Jack quarterback Jacolby Spencer threw for more than 300 yards and connected on 15 of his 28 pass attempts for an impressive 53 percent completion rate. Unfortunately, he should have notched at least six more completions and another 50 yards had it not been for a plague of dropped passes by Diboll receivers. Four of those drops would have picked up first downs, possibly allowing the Lumberjacks to sustain several much-needed scoring drives. * Gain some ground — Diboll gained less than 100 yards on the ground, with three runners — Spencer (10 carries for 29 yards), Kenneth Curry (7 for 31) and Kendal Jackson (9 for 29) accounting for all the ground gains. The highly mobile Spencer has proven he can put the ball on the money; but without a rushing attack, defenses will eventually shut him down. The Lumberjacks will need far more than 99 yards to beat Silsbee. Despite their first-game frustrations, the Lumberjacks looked like a team that will move the ball and roll up points — and it's obvious they won't quit in any situation. If the 'Jacks can manage to get off to a quicker start — and negate some of last week's mistakes — they won't need to play from behind against the Tigers. Kickoff for tonight's game in Silsbee is 6 p.m.

lol if you pay attention, 21-23 seconds into the video, you'll notice a kville player wrap a Diboll's player legs and tackle him, while kville's Ervine runs for 69 yards, is that legal? anyone see what i'm talking about?

Will Diboll bounce back from a poor showing in week 0 and get their 1st win?

lol if you pay attention, 21-23 seconds into the video, you'll notice a kville player wrap a Diboll's player legs and tackle him, while kville's Ervine runs for 69 yards, is that legal? still poor tackling on Diboll's part

By GARY STALLARD The Lufkin Daily News Saturday, August 30, 2008 KIRBYVILLE – A fantastic finish wasn't enough to overcome a stuttering start, leaving the Diboll Lumberjacks with a season-opening 36-28 loss to Kirbyville Friday at Wildcat Stadium. Diboll scored twice in a four-minute, fourth-quarter span, pulling to within a touchdown and two-point conversion of the Wildcats; this after spotting Kirbyville a 28-7 lead early in the third quarter. Lumberjack quarterback Jacolby Spencer, who threw for more than 300 yards and a pair of scores, hit Trey Loche for a 53-yard catch-and-run with 7:50 left to play; then tossed a short 7-yard scoring strike to William Tudman at the 2:52 mark to cut the Wildcat lead to eight points. But the Wildcats were able to maintain possession over the final two minutes, with Kirbyville quarterback Aaron Hazelwood connecting with receiver Randy Musgrove for a 22-yard completion to convert a third-and-10 and deny the Lumberjacks any opportunity to tie the score. "I'm proud of the way we kept fighting back, even after we couldn't seem to do anything right early in the game," Diboll head coach Tom Sheppard said. "We had a chance to win this thing against a good football team. As long as we keep fighting like that, we'll be just fine." Diboll's furious push at the end came after a mistake-prone first three quarters. The 'Jacks committed eight penalties for 60 yards in the first quarter alone – including three straight to open the game. For the night, Spencer completed 15 of his 28 pass attempts to total 318 yards, but was plagued by six dropped passes, several of which were drive-killers. In fact, Spencer's only interception came on a ball that passed through a receiver's hands and straight to Wildcat safety Broderick Jackson, who returned the pick 37 yards to the Diboll 3-yard line. That set up a 1-yard plunge from LeFredrick Ford, giving the 'Cats a 28-7 lead. The offensive mistakes proved costly – Diboll also failed to punch in from two yards out on a fourth-and-goal in the second quarter – but Sheppard said the failure to make tackles allowed the Wildcats to sustain several scoring drives. "It might have been a case of first-game jitters. I don't know," Sheppard said. "But the bottom line is we have to tackle better. We had several chances to make tackles for losses, but we didn't wrap up and ended up giving up big gains that kept them moving the chains." A stable of five Kirbyville runnings backs accounted for 280 rushing yards; and four different Wildcat runners rushed for four scores, highlighted by Ja'Michael Ervine's 69-yard jaunt in the second quarter. "These kids will learn from this and bounce back," Sheppard said. "We know we have a lot of talent, and tonight the kids showed they have plenty of heart. "We'll be alright. This one's over." Diboll (0-1) will hit the road again Friday to take on Silsbee. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.

lol if you pay attention, 21-23 seconds into the video, you'll notice a kville player wrap a Diboll's player legs and tackle him, while kville's Ervine runs for 69 yards, is that legal?

much appreciated libby

will you delete my thread I just started, you beat me to it!

ttt

will anyone be posting updates? i will not be near computer but will be checking site for updates via cell phone. someone please start new thread for tonight's game

wildcats are pretty quiet!

Let's get it started!

Diboll defeated Hardin-Jefferson 14-3 in a scrimmage Saturday afternoon at Lumberjack Stadium. Both teams were sluggish on offense the first part of the contest, but the Jacks scored two touchdowns in the last 15 minutes to take the win. Diboll's defense did not give up a score until the final play of the scrimmage when the Hawks connected on a 43-yard field goal. "We ran three types of defensive fronts today and we knew we would have some issues with one of them, but the main front that we'll use we did a great job with," head football coach Tom Sheppard said. "We gave up a lot of yards, but no scores. With the main front, we really got after them and they couldn't do anything about it." Diboll's two scores came on a 16-yard run by J.J. Hubbard and a 24-yard pass from Jacolby Spencer to Cameron McCollum. "We didn't do as well offensively the first 20 plays, but we got things going in the last 15 minutes," Sheppard said. "The kids have responded well and we've got things moving in the right direction." Diboll got inside the Hawks' 20-yard line twice early in the scrimmage and came away empty. Hardin-Jefferson only got inside the Jacks' 20 once, as they moved to the 13. That drive ended with a missed field goal from 32 yards.

Diboll will win in a squeaker.

34 - 0 Diboll up @ halftime

Ive asked who Splendora has played and the scores, but nobody has replied.

you almost had the name right, but it was Jeff Vanover who was QB when Hadnot was at RB. He was the coach's son, who went off to play LB at Rice.

yes, all the major d1 schools in Texas. I hear some out of state schools as well.

Did Splendora have a bye week? Who have they played and what are the scores?

Didn't make this one, but from listening to radio, seemed like it was all Diboll from start to end. Other than that first quick strike by Liberty, Diboll was able to recover and dominate.

Diboll wins this one 52-19.