j_dog

Jasper played WOS, and I would consider WOS an above average team. I think they played in the state finals the past four years. Winning twice?? Sleep on WOS and you will be sitting at home the next week.

Good. See you at RC pizza. That is great that it is near the stadium. Everyone is welcome if you see you can make it. It would help if you do post if you are going to try to be there so we can give them a count. I will be wearing a vertically striped maroon shirt, white pants. Alternatively, look for an old man with a short beard.

Okay if Hup and I sit with you?

Ditto.

Pulling for Silsbee.

Another viewpoint. Jasper's strength of schedule does appear to be weak. But I just noticed that at least two of Jasper's "victims" are still playing football. WOS and Lumberton.

U mean the deep dish Chicago pizza? Good stuff. I agree. Had a neighbor once from Chicago who made it for us. but this is about visiting with friends......

Oh, what the heck. Sweeny fans are welcome also!

Let's do RC Pizza then at 11:30. WOS fans come on by! Just ask for Hup and j_dog. Promise we'll be nice...

Know nothing about Gringos. Pizza sounds good. Either is fine with me. Please pick one.

Interesting Read, link from the past: [Hidden Content]

I totally agree. It is kind of scary actually as this year the tables are turned. Jasper is carrying the ranking this time, and who knows, could be sent home. That year Jasper had 4 losses going into district and the playoffs. Similar record to Bellville this year. Furthermore Jasper had lost to Liberty something like 0-48. Bellville had beaten Liberty something like 24-0 the previous week. According to the Beaumont Enterprise, Jasper had "no chance". Final score Jasper 41-6. Have to respect everybody.

Interesting link, blast from the past: [Hidden Content]

Hup, would you like to meet for lunch in Porter, perhaps around 11:30? If so, perhaps others could join us if they wish. That is assuming that there is an appropriate restaurant in Porter for a group. Do you know a place? Porter is much closer to your stomping grounds than mine.

At the end of the day, I will drive from Porter to Conroe and see if Jasper can slip past Bellville.

Will there be any meet and greets before, or during the game Friday? It would be good to see some of my old WOS friends.

If I remember correctly Koy went on to play for the NY Giants. The score by the way was Jasper 41-6 in spite of Jasper being an overwhelming underDog. Trivia. Jasper was a Cinderella team in 1959. Lost 4 out of first five games, then won district. I read a post a while back that Koy Sr (who I understand also played in the NFL) went into the Jasper locker room after the game and told the Jasper players something to the effect that Jasper was the toughest, hardest hitting team Bellville had played all year. The next week Jasper lost to eventual state champion Brady in a game played in Temple. Brady also had a superstar named Scot Appleton who also went on to play for Texas, and then the Houston Oilers. Incredibly by sheer chance I met Scot Appleton in San Antonio years later, long after his NFL days were over. He told me exactly the same thing, that Jasper was the hardest hitting team that they had played all year including the state championship game.

I wondered how long it would take someone to mention Ernie Koy, Jr. I posted this over on the Downlow several days ago and amazingly no one from Bellville even responded about Koy.: Originally Posted by j_dog Hey, where's the interest in this thread? Pulling for Bellville. If Bellville and Jasper both win this week, it will set up a rematch so that Bellville will have a chance to get even for 1959. Joe Ed Lynn starred for Bellville at RB in that game, and went on to star for Sam Houston State. Anyone remember the name of Bellville's other running back?

Any word (or opinion) on where and when the game will be played?

2 Jasper turnovers. Center ahead 14-6. Good way to lose....

???

Go Center. Set up something to play for!

He's still fun to listen to! And he doesn't trash talk the other team.

AP finally gives Jasper a bit of recognition!

And I will grow a beard!