NDNWarrior

Agree...PNG will only get better!

I'm glad PNG didn't run up the score. Kinda felt sorry for Merka. He's the only weapon Crosby has. He came out in the second half, really worn down. The kid has heart. PNG.....had too many holding calls,but other than that, it felt good watching how Faircloth mixed up the plays. Some beautiful passes from Doty to DeRon, and Ross did a great job !

WAY TO GO, INDIANS!!!!

No PNG has never played a top ten caliber team. Ever. In all these years and all the long playoff runs, PNG has never played a high caliber program that has won several state titles in short periods. Like LaMarque (7 time state champ whom we have played a half dozen times or more and never taken it on the chin like Crosby just did) or like Stephenville (5 time state champ whom PNG gave their best game to in the State title game) or like 4A WOS (2 time state champ whom came up just short in a furious comeback to loose to Ennis in one of those state titles that you mentioned and PNG has played some great games with over the years) or teams like Plano and Permian. Need I go on? I am going to guess you are a young man with very little knowledge of HS football history, thus you get a pass on the above statement. So loosing to anyone like you guys did against Ennis, there is absolutely no way you can put a positive spin on it! Good Luck this Friday and from all of us at the Reservation we wish you and all Cougar fans the safest of possible trips over and back! PNG 31-Crosby 21 Good Post!

The Barbers Hill vs. PNG was a sloppy played game on both sides of the ball.

I believe Newton will take this one. Go Eagles![/b]

Kudos to you! You're doing a GREAT job with this, and its a lot of fun to play!

Thats GREAT...glad to hear the community came out to lend support.

The Reservation!!!

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My prayers and thoughts are with Kirby and his family at this time! God Bless!

Ok, that one CRACKED me up! ;D ;D ;D

Thanks for sharing! Good Post!

Agree!

Good post. Best of luck to the Bulldogs this year......! (Well, except for that one week....) Prayers with Kirby.

PNG did not show any "cockiness" toward BH. What I saw, was two teams with pre=game jitters, but ready to play. The PNG fans and the BH fans were very cordial toward each other. And yes, several BH fans told me after the game that PNG's stadium is probably the best stadium in the area.

Believe I'll have to go with the Wildcats on this one! Best of luck to both teams!

Since it appears that my post about "top notch coach" has been picked apart, let me clarify it, not that I have to. Faircloth has not been a HEAD coach as yet, but a damn good coach, hands down. Remember that when Faircloth was hired at PNG, it was for the AD/HC position.....given the motivation, time, and excitement he has brought to PNG (Booster club, objectives, etc), he's doing a GREAT job! The game Friday night WAS a preseason game, one which will be reviewed, combed over, and adjustments made, just like all the other teams in the district will do. I have never said that Faircloth is a "magician" or even that I believe that PNG will make the playoffs this year...but, as a dedicated Indian fan, it feels GREAT to see the excitement in and around the community...a large part due to the dedication and motivation of our HEAD Coach, Brandon Faircloth. As we continue each week, I think the Indians will come together under his leadership and we will see bigger and better things as the season progresses. Good luck to ALL the 20-4A teams for and injury free season.

18 out of 21 (86%) I'll take it! ;D

Pullin for the Broncos on this one. Take it to 'em!

BH defense was very good and will continue to improve. The QB is an excellent athlete! BH will be a force to be reckoned with in 19-4A.

I don't think Faircloth is holding back plays, but I think he is being selective with the plays he initiates to fit the situation. I'm not inside his head, so don't know. What i HAVE noticed is that Faircloth has definitely raised the level of fundamental football strategies with PNG. I think the game with BH was a good start of the season. A close game, to keep the boys focused. If it had been a blowout with PNG winning, sometimes the "big head" gets in the way of fundamentals. I do think we will see more plays coming from Faircloth as PNG continues to improve. You can't build a successful football program overnite, which is what Coach Faircloth is trying to do. PNG fans are excited to get away form the "run, run, pass, punt" style of offense and have very high expectations. I do as well, but with these expectations of Coach Faircloth, we still need to be "grounded" and realize that these are 16, 17, and 18 year olds out there playing their hearts out on Friday nights for our enjoyment and debate.

ouch Man, Ennis takin it to em!

For those interested, here is the live streaming link for Crosby vs. Ennis, being played tonite. [Hidden Content]

I agree, Penny. That is the "nature" of the game, getting a top notch coach, we as fans tend to think its magic. But we have to remember, its the players themselves, that determine the outcome. With that being said, I saw a lot of improved fundamentals last nite and it excited me. I think Faircloth is doing a good job and has brought excitement to the Reservation. You're not goind to build a program over night, and I think its unfair to Faircloth and the players to judge after the very first preseason game...but then, opinions do prevail. Best of luck to ALL the teams in our district! BTW, Kirby is in my prayers.