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By the way, is Jasper's first round opponent determined for sure. I saw conflicting claims.

Madisonville could be a problem game for Jasper. Except for pride this game means nothing to Jasper. But it could kind of salvage the Madisonville season if they were to upset Jasper. Dogs, beware!

I never did understand what pushed Morgan out.

IMO, Jasper lost to Carthage by that much because. 1. Turnovers. 2. Turnovers. 3. Turnovers. You cannot give the ball away that many times and expect to win. Or even keep the game close. But actually, the margin was even worse than the score indicated. As I remember, Jasper scored a late TD against the Carthage reserves. If Carthage had kept the starters in to the end, I shudder to think what the score might have been. Jasper played a much more disciplined game against Center. At least I think so. Center has the ingredients to go a long way in the playoffs. Not every team is going to have the resources to stop your RB that Jasper had. I wish Center the best of luck.

Clearly, I was wrong! Nothing left in the playbook.

Thus far in the year, it seemed to me that Jasper wore teams down in the second half. Ought to be a good second half!

My gut told me that Jasper had not been showing all their stuff. Time to unwrap the rest of it now!

Hey no-look, whatever happened to WhataShot?

That is a good move for Huntington. Best wishes for success in 3A!

I think without a doubt, they are saving everything for next week. And Carthage will know that.

Doubt that happens!!

I was there watching. I was also fortunate to get to visit with him for a couple minutes while the Oilers had their training camp in San Antonio. For the Oilers, he was listed at 5'9', and 250 pounds! He was a terror on the kickoff and punting teams. Glanville, the Oiler head coach then, said in the first ten yards, there was no one faster in all the NFL. Just imagine a little return back getting leveled by a 250 pound bowling ball. Must have hurt. But he probably was not recruited by the major colleges because he did not fit the "prototype". Not tall enough, etc. but they did not stop to measure his heart.

But on recruiting, I understand not a single Southwest Conference team made him an offer. Reportedly, the first SW conference team he got to play while at Lamar:. University of Houston. Result: 14 unassisted tackles. You think there was not some buyer's remorse?

Yeah, it is hilarious sometimes. No major college will give a Jasper player the time of day; he will play elsewhere; then play several years in the NFL. Go figure. Remember Eugene Seale? And many others.

Vidor, you played tuff!!! Good luck on District, and the playoffs.

Atmosphere is good in my opinion. And the artificial turf lets Jasper better capitalize on its usual abundance of speed. I understand Jasper has re-loaded on speed this year. Carl Limbrick for sure. By the way, how does he relate back to All-State RB Johnny Limbrick back in the early seventies? 1969 and 1970 if I remember correctly. I bet Silsbee fans remember him. I would guess there is a connection. I think it is something in that Jasper water!

They are supposed to, it worked for a few minutes, then failed on me. Check out the KJAS site; maybe it will work for you.

if not, Jasper games are always on KJAS. You can pick up from anywhere in the world on TunedIn app

HJ, you came to play. For sure, you woke up the Dogs! Congrats to both teams for a hard played game! And hello Coach Clay! I think I still owe you a steak!

Once again, it is proven. Take an opponent lightly, and you will pay!!!

Speaking of Olympics, what was the Jasper girl's name that also competed in the 96 Olympics? We lived in San Antonio at the time and I was amazed that a City of over a million people was bragging that they had ONE athlete in the Olympics!!! And little Jasper had two!

I was unaware of Terence playing in the NFL, but here it is. "Continuing his football career, he played a total of nine years as a professional football player: 2 ½ years - NFL (Tampa Bay Bucs, Kansas City Chiefs, and Miami Dolphins) 2 years - NFL Europe (London Monarchs, Scottish Claymores) 6 years - AFL (Houston Thunderbears, Indiana Firebirds, and Arizona Rattlers)." Amazing! And Zack Bronson, eight years with the 49ers. Three Jasper players off the same fotball team played in the NFL; four if you consider Ben Bronson's short time in Indianapolis I think it was. Am I missing anyone? And that 1990 team did not even make it out of District! Amazing when you consider how many 3,000 student plus schools NEVER have anyone make it to the NFL.

Newton, you are bound to get better this year! Good luck the rest of the year. Glad there is no way we have to play you again this year.

Time for the reserves!!!

I know the feeling! I have been afflicted like that for over 60 years ............... !