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1 minute ago, HarryDoyle said:

What different offense or defense would be a better fit for them than what they have been in?

Literally any offense. They don’t even run the slot T that well. And the belief that vidor kids “can’t” do a modern offense (a belief that Coach Matthews has shamelessly expressed in news interviews) is baseless. There is nothing different between the PNG / Nederland kids and the Vidor kids except that the Vidor kids’ coaches think the Vidor kids can’t learn how to throw a ball. 

Why not look for an outside hire? Vidor could do a lot with a different offense (and defense). I’d love to see it.

On 12/28/2022 at 9:25 AM, JBizzle said:

Are there any stats that show a home field advantage for the DFW teams or are we just making that up because we don't want to drive to Arlington? I know some losing coaches have brought it up, but does anyone have any data that shows an advantage?  Also, how close does a team have to be to Arlington to get the advantage?  I know Carthage played Kennedale a few years back and they could almost walk to the stadium.  Do the Dallas area teams stay and home the night before and get up and go to the game?  Wouldn't it be better to have your team in a hotel the night before so you can set curfew and make sure kids aren't out doing kid things?

With TV broadcasts, the games will stay at one location.  And with them playing all games at one location, they have to be indoors to avoid weather delays screwing up the whole schedule.  Sounds like NRG and the Alamo dome have to make changes to be considered.  Also heard NRG kinda blew their shot in 2015 by gouging the UIL.  I don't know that for a fact.

SOC would have had about 50 people if the game had been in Houston. Number of fans doesn’t control the game outcome, but it certainly didn’t hurt they were able to have a decent crowd since the game was played in their backyard. 

Aledo feels like kind of a given

18 hours ago, LCMAlumtiger32 said:

Look pay the money for Surratt, i would bet money yall beat PNG NEXT YEAR! Also would have a starting qb the next 3 years

I would take a tax increase to get Surratt. More than happy with coach Joseph at png, but if and when he leaves … 

Game day! Let’s get it. 

3 hours ago, aledoalumni said:

SOC is pretty tough to beat in the playoffs lately. Granted this team is different than last year but they do have recent championship experience. SOC is going to be confident and ready to put on for the Triple D. I almost wish Aledo would play on Friday night so Dallas could be all day Saturday. You absolutely have to respect the playoff path PNG has made. I'm sure they will be ready and the whole tribe (is that what yall calls yalls fans?) will show up. 

Good luck to Aledo this weekend! 

The key will the play in the trenches, but we can’t ignore this will be the best secondary we’ve faced all season. It’s going to be TOUGH to get down the field. If PNG can match them physically, I have no doubt the coaches can make winning adjustments. Just hope the stage isn’t too big for us. 

4 hours ago, NDNWarrior said:

Me too, since I’m a Newton Alumni.  I’ve always bled purple and white😁

The only color worth bleeding  

44 minutes ago, Scalpem2006 said:

So, not Newton 😉🤣

Haha Newton fans are specifically invited, by me.

1 minute ago, Cougar14.2 said:

That was before the 5A classification split. If you go back and search I said “Splitting the classification is the best thing that could’ve happened to this area.” It’s the main reason Crosby went to state. For instance, in the old format College Station, Lamar Fulshear, Angleton, Crosby and BH all would’ve been in the same R3-5A-D2 bracket with PNG this year. Not saying y’all still wouldn’t have went to state, just saying that would’ve been the bracket. 
 

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the SETX 5A-D2 district is sending their 2nd team to the finals in 5 years since the split. The district has also played in 3/5 semifinals since the split. You still have to be great to get there but the classification splits have been extremely beneficial in general to this coverage area. 

I was thinking that last night- the last several years the semifinal for 5ad2 has been liberty hill vs our district (of course Crosby is no longer in our district, but I’m speaking loosely of our group) 

32 minutes ago, CougarCal said:

Nobody could’ve seen this coming, but I asked my buddy where did all of that size come from?  Geez on tv they look huge. 

Conditioning is 100% better. They’re more athletic this year. Whatever the off-season program was, it is one of the differences

1 hour ago, PNGFaithful said:

I thought you said PNG would never make it to state?

Who honestly thought they would after the last 23 years? 

What a defensive showing. The offense was great, and tonight made clear the difference it makes to have so many weapons and to be so well-conditioned - the o line made massive holes for Nguyen. But to hold Liberty hill scoreless in the second half - you could see in their player’s composure as the game wore on and the clock kept ticking - they were shocked. They didn’t expect to not be able to move the ball at will like they usually do, and after that first big run it looked like it could be a long night for png. But that defense stepped up again in a huge way.
 

What a game, what a coaching performance. What a team. If you had told me after game 1 when PAM took us to the woodshed that we would be playing at AT&T I’d have thought you were on drugs. 

1 hour ago, LHpantherpride said:

Yes, actually…last year when we played them at state 😳. Let’s just say…Go Eagles. 

Welcome 

42 minutes ago, lcm93 said:

What did png do to adjust after the memorial blowut lose that has them playing successfully and in the state semi finals

(1) First game with a new coach; (2) early mistakes threw off their whole game plan, and they weren’t able to respond mentally; (3) Port Arthur came in with a well-oiled machine under an established coach and a lot of returning starters that was ranked in the top ten in 5aD1, perfectly set for taking advantage of every single mistake and matchup problem (of which there were several).  

The loss looked better and better as the season went on and PAM beat a lot of really good teams. But for the misfortune of having to play Longview in their region, PAM might still be in the playoffs. 

46 minutes ago, 1989NDN said:

I don't think FBM was poorly coached.  The Buffs made some mistakes, but PN-G had something to do with that.  FBM had a good team.  Their QB and DL were legit.  JaCoby Banks was a fantastic player.  #10, #85, and many other kids.  The played well for the Buffs.  It was the best, most complete game PN-G has played since 1999.  PN-G is blessed to have a big and strong OL that has kids who can move their feet well and they put a helmet on you and move you off the line of scrimmage.  The Indians have size and strength, and they use it.  On defense, the Indians are playing their asses off.  Whatever we are paying the DC, it is not enough.  I'm the first one to donate $$$ to give that man a raise.  He puts our kids in position to make plays and they make them.  I could type the numbers of the whole defensive roster.  They rotate kids in and out, and all those kids play 100 mph.  Whatever they are doing, keep doing it.  PN-G also has solid special teams.  The kicking game, punt game, coverages, and returns have been outstanding.  The kicker hammered home some great FGs last night.  Tip of the cap to the Buffs.  Their QB was tough as nails.  He made good throws under pressure.  He's one tough kid...made good reads and throws.  That comes from good coaching.  The Buffs had speed all over the field, but PN-G stayed in their lanes and got enough kids around the football to make some stops.  The Buffs played well, but PN-G played better.  Great game by the PN-G QB...big throws, composure, nice game management, and he's a great punter, too.  All the PN-G kids believe in each other.  Great coaching and belief is a magical thing.  Good game FBM.  Great HS playoff game.  Go Indians.  Peace.

100% 

39 minutes ago, MrFleet23 said:

It's not their size that matters it is the execution. PNG will need to be disciplined and get penetration to throw off their timing. 

Exactly - LH is unstoppable 

How was that not a catch? How are these refs employed? 

These are calling terribly on both sides. 

1 minute ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

That was a big FG there

This game is reminding me of game against Dayton in 2011. Dayton just kept nailing +40 field goals. I think they had 5 or 6 field goals. 

Just now, Rez Ipsa said:

Yeah they know it’s coming 

Png needs to tease that play and throw to the flat. It would work. 

5 minutes ago, 1970 said:

I think FBM has the Adams play pretty much down

Yeah they know it’s coming 

11 minutes ago, PNGFaithful said:

Who are these guys on Texanlive? They cannot get any names right!!

What, Prosp-eee-err-eee isn’t how you say “Prosperie”?

That was a terrible call