CardinalBacker

We thought this would be a good year to let the rest of y'all win a few. Good game for the Tigres.

Heck ya! I wonder if the game will be played at historic Larry Ward Stadium in BC?

I agree. I don't see any sure bets this year, but you have to like Silsbee's odds. I'm not convinced that LCM won't get their act together and make some noise this year. What a difference a year makes. Before last season you had to think that Silsbee, Navasota, Huffman, BC, and possibly LCM would be really stout teams. At the end of the season it was more like BC, Silsbee, and everybody else. Huffman should be back in contention this year, but I don't really expect much improvement from the Rattlers. I think you guys will be off a bit from last year, but I think we will, too. I think it's safe to say that it's anybody's DC at this point.

wasnt there a kid after Reed but before Jones? I was thinking jones got the spot over somebody. Will Adonis primarily run the ball or play LB like last year? Y'all are like us this year... lots of questions. Most of your lines are returning though, and that could be really good for the Tigers.

"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." Coach Neece

Go Cards!

I'm just kidding. I'm excited that the Tigers are playing in the state tourney this weekend, and I hope they can bring home the SC.

I don't want to laugh too hard... it won't be long before the natives get restless. It just always seems to happen that way.

Y'all are due, I know that.

Negative. If I'm not mistaken, there MIGHT be one or two returning on defense. All of the offensive front were seniors.

The big RB is graduating. The kid who's replacing him should be just fine. Honestly, the line had a lot to do with Draper's rushing success up the middle. It's going to come down to how well a young line can step up. The skill positions on offense shouldn't miss a beat if the line gels. I expect to see a LOT of sophomores starting on the lines in 2017.

Winters graduates this spring, doesn't he? I wasn't sure about that. I feel like the 4th team won't be much better than the 5th team, but I honestly don't know who will finish where. It's not impossible that Navasota drops further and misses altogether.... It's also not impossible that they make respectable finish in district, either. I just haven't really heard of any big changes coming from LCM, and other than us, I don't see anybody potentially falling off big-time. Your QB was showing a lot of promise last year once they opened up the offense for him.... is he going to be coming back? Our guys are going to be YOUNG next year, but will be in their 3rd year under Dubois' system. We really need to develop a corp of linebackers capable of shutting down offenses. If we can do that, we should be okay. With Hunter Denton, Max Baker, and Andy Lara toting the ball, and the expected return of young Dubois at QB, I think we're ok as far as talent running the ball goes. Skinner will be fine at QB instead of Dubois if that's what happens. Practically all of the O-line AND D-line were seniors this year. The secondary is mostly intact. Line play will be the key in whether or not we're contending for a DC or fighting for a playoff spot.

1. Bridge City 2. Silsbee 3. Navasota 4. Huffman 5. LiCk 'eM 6. Cleveland Obvious homer pick, but BC will really need some kids to step up and replace a good senior class if they hope to compete for a DC in 2017. Silsbee will be good, and probably compete for the DC despite losing Tyler and Jones. I expect Huffman to return to the postseason, and expect Navasota to improve slightly over last year. I think Cleveland and LiCk 'eM both miss the postseason. The top four are picked honestly in no particular order. You could see any of the teams land anywhere in the top four. It's crazy the difference a year can make. Last year you could look at this district and figure it to be one of the toughest to advance to the playoffs in... 5 of the 6 teams would likely move on in most other districts. This year doesn't seem like the district will be as tough across the board.

Exactly the same.... except Silsbee hasn't won one yet. Or ever. Pump the brakes, Tiger fans.... y'all were picking yourselves to win state in football this year, too.

Leggett was known as redhorse a long time ago.... people from around there know the story.

There's nothing like being able to sit in the stands in BC and see the lights at WOS or Orangefield (who are no longer in our district) and heading off to Navasota for a district matchup.

Sounds like somebunny is about to get a "for sale" sign on the front lawn.

Whoa.... not many people still know about Redhorse.

Can anybody think of a more poorly-handled coaching situation than this one?

It sounds to me like the Super's handpicked successor to Barbray backed out. Had Jasper ISD posted the superintendent opening yet? My money says Hudson won't be in Jas-puh come next fall.

He's going to go Fedora on them... and they deserve it.

That's not true. Skuza was there for several years.

If you'll remember, Coach Dubois stated that BC (his hometown) was the only job for which he'd leave HJ... now, I don't believe that to be true, but I am confident that he wasn't (and isn't) emailing his resume to every school in the state every spring. His interest in the position was a closely held secret up until his hiring was announced, also. There aren't annual press releases announcing "BC's Dubois finalist for Sabine Pass Head Coach" and "BC's Dubois to be announced as new HC/AD at Hemphill High School" only to have him show up year after year to coach my beloved Bridge City Tackle Football Cardinals. I'm serious. Drop by your HR department and let them know you're going to need the day off Tuesday for an interview. Better yet, do it a few times and see how well it works out for you.

The point isn't being upset about TF applying for a better job.... he applied up and down, every spring. Let my my boss get wind of me interviewing all over the place and suddenly I'm kicking a can around in front of the unemployment office. How can a coach expect kids to buy in when he's already made it clear that he'd rather be ANYWHERE but where he is?

I'm just saying... every year this guy would interview anywhere. Even 3A Woodville. Admin shouldn't support guys who have one foot out the door every spring.