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4 hours ago, Mr. Thornton Melon said:

 

No that's not it. I repeat  ,it's because you're digging back to the 1930's to try to prove that you're better than a smaller classification team. I don't see you doing the same to let's say........ Crosby, for instance.

 

Jasper was the same size classification as PNG for years

8 hours ago, prepballfan said:

Its 35 starters on each side 😎

Each carrying an iPad into the game 

18 hours ago, MackLewis said:

Carthage has always had athletes.   Carthage also played in the old 4A (5A now) for a long time.    They moved down to a level that better suited their enrollment, got a great coach, and then won a title.

 

95% of the schools in Texas do not play with the athletes at their respective level that Cathage does.   Very few schools have the facilities and resources Carthage does as well.    Kudos to Surratt and staff though.   It wasn’t always the case.   He deserves everything he has got.

 

But let’s not naively and ignorantly say that he could go to any school in the state and win a title in a 7 year period.   It’s simply not true.

I don’t think we can ignore the conditioning and development program a coach puts in place. That is, would Carthage have the same level of prospects without the coach helping get them there? 

Is Crosby going to protest its alignment to try to drop down? Wasn’t it just a few students over the 5aD1 mark? 

1 hour ago, aki1994 said:

I will throw the pics and intel over the back fence. 

You’re not supposed to tell us WHERE the drop is happening. It’s like you haven’t even seen a James Bond movie. 

1 hour ago, outanup said:

While there was certainly a group that wanted Langston, this was way more about getting Faircloth out....than getting Langston in.

Any whispers as to what had them wanting Faircloth’s head? 

7 hours ago, AshlyKBMT said:

It’ll be later this week. PNG is using ten business days, which is what the law allows. Some districts give it out immediately. Others after ten total days. And some find ways to delay it until the day after a coach is hired. None of it really bothers me, and it’s not done to hurt anyone. We do this for just about every big coaching job that comes open. It’s a hot topic. I expect a response from Jasper this week as well. Coaches apply for different jobs over the years for various reasons. It’s no secret.

I’m curious if any schools (not asking for names) have ever pushed back on such a request from you, and what the basis would have been, if such were the case. 

7 minutes ago, 89er said:

Ball control is the name of the game for the new coach. Play hard nose Defense and strong run game. Will see lots of formations, Wing T, Slot T, Pro Style single back. So long to the spread offense at PNG.

I like the way the 49ers do it. I don’t think we should lose the strength in the passing game, but being a team that knows it can run no matter how the passing is going will be refreshing. I’m hoping to see new toughness in the defense. 

28 minutes ago, 1989NDN said:

Proud PN-G alumnus...let's rally...support the new hire and give him an opportunity to be successful.  I'm disappointed that PN-GISD parted ways with Coach Faircloth.  What's done is done.  Time to support the new leader of the Tribe, Coach Joseph.  Let's not nit-pik him to death before he puts on a purple shirt.  Give him shot.  No "For Sale" signs in his yard when he makes a wrong call.  Make him feel welcomed to our Tribe.  That's part of our commitment to Honor, Pride, and Tradition.  We carry those core values with us after Pre-K through 12th grade.  Welcome Coach Joseph.  Honor, Pride, and Tradition.  Go Indians.  Peace.

 

Yes, I know the fans/alums of Nederland, PAISD, and others laugh at the culture of PN-G.  I get it.  But, we are who we are.  Peace.

 

If any PNG fans ever pull that “For Sale” bull crap on a coach again I’m cheering for Nederland. I’m sure this new coach will be great. Maybe better in some ways. And the coaching tree and relationships he comes from aren’t nothing. And with the whole “Todd Dodge consultant to help build a culture” thing the board is doing, maybe he’ll be successful putting a program in place similar to what’s at Katy and Westlake and Southlake. Good luck to him. 

34 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:

From KFDM:

PN-G ISD superintendent Dr. Mike Gonzales confirms that Jeff Joseph is the finalist for the head football coach/athletic coordinator position. The school board will meet Monday night to approve the hire. Joseph is currently the special teams coordinator and he coaches defense at Southlake Carroll Sr. High School in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

I may be asking for info you don’t have, but any idea what they like him for? As in, what’s the reason to be excited about this guy? He has a shorter resume than Faircloth did coming in. Which isn’t to say I am unhappy with this pick. But if we’re going to run Faircloth out of town I’d hope it was for an obviously better choice, at least. If the board won’t keep him, we can at least give him the respect of getting someone better than him. 

12 minutes ago, Cougtalk said:

Willowridge is not as good as you think they are. they are marginally better than HISD schools. 

Good to know - my impression has been they are always kind of on the bubble of being good, but have to deal with FBM so they look a little less good than they might be. 

Just now, Bigdog said:

I like having MCM on the second to last or last week of the regular season.  This crap of having the 1st or second week of district sucked.

Every time - what a waste - and so hard to get momentum for the rest of the season for the loser. 

20 minutes ago, Cougar14.2 said:

Yep, PNG will have a two and a half hour ride one way to play the Fort Bend schools in Missouri City. Probably three hours on the way taking into consideration the traffic on the southwest side of Houston. 

That drive is going to suck. 

3 hours ago, navydawg31 said:

Is this Reagan approved?

Dodge has only won 7 state championships. Where have our standards gone? 

I say throw money at Art Briles. No reason not to. He’d be awesome. 

6 hours ago, Unwoke said:

I heard a local business for Liberty Hill has supplied fans with 2000 cowbells for the game Friday night. All Liberty Hill schools are letting kids out early so all the cowbells have plenty enough time to make it to the game.

Should be a pretty loud game!

 

I hate that - Crowd noise shouldn't be artificial. Any idiot can bang things together. Like putting ball bearings in steel drums -- it's just interfering with the game. I wish it wasn't tolerated. 

1 hour ago, navydawg31 said:

Not even close. Wish they were staying… 

Exactly - we're better with a tougher district. 

3 hours ago, Unwoke said:

No …. Please do name names!😁 That’s what we’re here for. 🍿🍿

Exactly - why not name names? They are public officials and answer to the people. 

To Crosby, from the Reservation: Get some revenge for the Indians. 

Better start the movement now. This is idiotic. 

3 hours ago, Bordertown said:

Safe travels to all and may the best team win. Obviously I hope the Tigers are the best. I return after the game to congratulate the Cougars on a fine season or horrors at the thought best of luck going forward. Thank you to those of you willing to discuss the game. 

Thanks for joining in. As a png fan, it was good to have someone from up north to give some insight on the TH perspective. Hope you stick around. 

On 12/2/2021 at 9:28 AM, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

I been said it. Ppl ignored it. When I think WOS I think defense. When has WOS had a prolific offense?? Never. 

West orange had a killer offense in 2015 and 2016

I’m not sure anyone actually ever cared or was actually offended by the Chain Gang. Local administrators just wanted to look they were doing something. I guarantee if they had asked the team to vote on it it would have never been changed. Call them the Chain Gang if you want. The Chain Gang sounds scary. The Blue Link sounds insultingly stupid and cheesy, like it’s something a Cub Scout den mother made up. 

On 11/28/2021 at 2:34 PM, Bordertown said:

Actually we have three common opponents, which is unusual.

Crosby 57 Texas City 28

Texas High 31 Texas City 0

I am interested in the Crosby district mates that have played the Tigers, honest assessment. I think your opening comments are fair. The key for Texas High will rest with the 11 that brought them to this point - the defense. They don’t need to over commit as they did last year. I think one of the interesting battles will be the Cougar passing game versus the Tiger’s secondary. I am impressed that Myles only has 3 interceptions. He will be facing an opportunistic group that has 20-25 INTs this season. Looking forward to the rematch.

TH defensive line will be a handful for Crosby. My guess is Crosby wins by 10.