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This is like watching Baylor's spring game. 

Hopefully the guns blazing is not flare guns lol!!

I saw it too.  The guy that caught the INT got knocked hard out of bounds.  Kinda embarrassing.  You don't let the QB give you a decleater...

I would think anyone who would put for sale signs in the yard of a coach who has won that much should be told as you said

You do realize I was speaking in reference to PNG fans who would harass a man at his home where his wife and children are? I'm not sure what is controversial about telling them to go to hell. It's the least of what they should be told, and there is nothing in the least that lacks "class" in telling it. 
As far as my "class" in defeat, you surely observed that I congratulated Nederland on their well-earned victory. What more do you want? I'll say it again: Congratulations to Nederland on a well-deserved victory. 

Your correct, it's very hard to rank them but I try to think of it as a best 2 out of 3. If each team played each other this way I think it comes out the way I have it.
 Vidor got Central at the right time. If they played Central later in the year, Central would of got them. IMO 

LSU SEC football. Where the big boys play.

Good work and congratulations to Nederland! Tough to lose like that, but credit to Nederland for having a great game plan. PNG's defense has GOT to get better. This is a good game to have right before the playoffs. They only get tougher from here and PNG needed to face a team that actually presents a balanced attack. 
Also, if anyone puts "For Sale" signs in Faircloth's yard or does anything like unto it, they can go to hell. 

Good work and congratulations to Nederland! Tough to lose like that, but credit to Nederland for having a great game plan. PNG's defense has GOT to get better. This is a good game to have right before the playoffs. They only get tougher from here and PNG needed to face a team that actually presents a balanced attack. 
Also, if anyone puts "For Sale" signs in Faircloth's yard or does anything like unto it, they can go to hell. 

GREAT JOB DOGS - Hold your head up Indians it's Playoff time

Grad... I stole your stats!!!!
Here is the tell all....
Offensive Stats:
                                                       P.N.G.                   Nederland
Average Points Per game                51                            33
Average yards Per game                472                          391
Rushing Yards per game                197                          226
Passing yards per game                 275                          165
 
Defensive Stats:
Points Allowed Per game                 17                           16
Yards allowed per game                  310                         248
 
If you look at the rest of the stats, I do not see anything that really stands out. Both teams are balanced, however L.K. makes up a good percentage of the P.N.G. stats.
So, if Nederland is going to be successful, they will need to take away the left hand. Its a crap shoot, pick your poison. I do think Monte will have a plan together that will give the Dogs a chance at pulling this thing out.
For P.N.G. to be successful, it appears they will need to stop the run and make Fernandez pick the secondary apart.
Nederland will not want to play a fast paced game, a barn burner is not something they can win. Monte will want to control the ball, run it down the defense throats, mix in a few passes, and eat a ton of clock.
P.N.G. will play into their system and take what they get. If its running, they will run, if its passing, they will pass.
In years past, you always have the Neumann factor, this year, its Monte's show.
 
My prediction....
First half will be rather slow and sloppy, penalties, a few lead changes, and everyone will be on the edge of their seats, you will hear a little Cherokee, and a little dog barking.
Halftime will be, well a halftime...
2nd half L.K. and his crew start putting up points, Nederland will hang in for a few drives, but ultimately, in the end, L.K. takes over, and he is just really difficult to stop.
But as we all know, its a rivalry game, anything can happen...
For Nederland to win..... Simmons will have to have a career night.
For P.N.G. to win..... L.K. just needs to be L.K.
                                            

I like the trash talk!

Half hangout around the totem pole and the other half hangout on the 50 yard line at the reservation. We get there early to prepare to cut one down and burn Big Ned in the other!!

Anything can happen on any given night.
If anybody has a chance, it's the Titans.

That's a hot take, well broken down, maybe not well received with the facts and all

Haha ok - I was speaking more to the idea that Memorial is a generally strong team with a solid defense and a good offense. They have the tools and are good enough to make a deep run, at least on paper (setting aside for the moment the struggles with organization on offense, tendency toward penalties, inconsistent passing, and generally sub-par coaching, i.e., I'm not a fan of Coach Harrison). But I didn't even check who they would have to beat to get past the fourth round. I think PAM can make it to the fourth round -- Would they have to play Temple in the 3rd? Maybe they can't even get past the third. But they definitely can't beat Manvel. 
All of that being said, when a team has the pieces to be explosive, anything can happen. I'm thinking about 2011 when Ozen, who barely squeaked into the playoffs, made it to the fourth round, surprising all of us. So even though Manvel more than likely beats PAM every time, who knows? 

I spit my crouton back in my salad on that one...lol 

so your saying they can beat Manvel
 
 
 

pakronos, you are a gem. Never change.
Seriously, you keep things fun on this board by shifting loyalties and opinions constantly. Today you're a Nederland fan. Last year, you were a PNG fan against PORT ARTHUR, of all teams. It's fascinating. When the merry-go-round circles back around and you are cheering for PNG again, we will welcome you back with open arms. 
I'm looking forward to watching your online convulsions as you experience the opportunity to be served yet ANOTHER big fat helping of crow from the best team in the district.
 

Too bad both teams can't win. I have so much respect for Nederland (despite a general hatred that lasts for seven days once a year). They'll be ready to make a game of it. I hope isn't a blow out (on either end). In the greatest rivalry in Texas (Who are we kidding, the greatest high school rivalry in the WORLD), I want to see a duel, not a massacre.
That being said, there seems to be a general assumption that Nederland's defense is better than PNG's. They do have the 13 points given up against Memorial on their resume, but other than that the defensive performances have been similar. At this point we have played the same district opponents, and both teams have given up 112 and 113 points, respectively (don't remember which one is which). If anything, the defenses are equal. Nederland also has yet to defend a true passing offense in this district (though one could argue that Nederland's offensive attack is the second most consistent, so PNG also has its hands full). 
I have trouble accepting the idea that PNG's defense is objectively bad. We have played well in every game, stepping up respectably against Memorial, the second best team in the district. There are certainly better defenses out there, but when I look at scores across the state, a lot of really good teams give up comparable points. This defense has weaknesses, but they are consistent, they tend to tackle well, and they fly around. We are more than up to the task against Nederland. Now we just have to see how the ball bounces.
Wishing both teams the absolute best of luck. And I hope Nederland appreciates the honor of being defeated by PNG  Jk, but seriously.

I usually charged for consulting but I’ll let you have My highly sought after opinion for free! Just trying to keep you in Realville . The truth has no agenda! Keep on Trucking Lol!

I like a good hard fought, edge of your bleacher seat game....but I kinda wanna see a massacre. Scalps flying everywhere, PNG has been here kinda game.
 

I thought it was pretty clever.  I never take anything away from a team that beats us, that's what being a winner is all about.

Someone can correct me on this, but there has never been a season in PNG history, until now, where PNG has scored above 40 in seven straight games. This is an unprecedentedly efficient (relative to PNG) offense that Nederland has to stop. I won't say Nederland can't do it. They certainly held Memorial to a low-scoring contest, and they embrace the underdog role. I don't think Nederland can contain PNG for four quarters, and I don't think Nederland's offense is good enough to take every opportunity PNG's defense gives them. My prediction: PNG 50--Nederland 21. 
Looking at common opponents (which we all know is risky), I think Nederland has revealed some serious weaknesses in itself this season. The Bulldogs' defense is strong, but the offense doesn't offer enough to keep up in a shootout. Based on the past several years, you have to be ready for a shootout in MCM. Nederland has managed to win in years where I think PNG should have won, but this year, PNG's offense is more consistent and explosive than ... ever. 

Someone can correct me on this, but there has never been a season in PNG history, until now, where PNG has scored above 40 in seven straight games. This is an unprecedentedly efficient (relative to PNG) offense that Nederland has to stop. I won't say Nederland can't do it. They certainly held Memorial to a low-scoring contest, and they embrace the underdog role. I don't think Nederland can contain PNG for four quarters, and I don't think Nederland's offense is good enough to take every opportunity PNG's defense gives them. My prediction: PNG 50--Nederland 21. 
Looking at common opponents (which we all know is risky), I think Nederland has revealed some serious weaknesses in itself this season. The Bulldogs' defense is strong, but the offense doesn't offer enough to keep up in a shootout. Based on the past several years, you have to be ready for a shootout in MCM. Nederland has managed to win in years where I think PNG should have won, but this year, PNG's offense is more consistent and explosive than ... ever.