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Punt. CR on FBM 45. there is the stop. Let’s see.

FBM had the pass for 1st down but DB got his hands in there and slapped it out.

Pass to flat, gain of 2. 3rd and 20

FBM bobbled swing pass. WR tosses back to QB. 2nd and 22 for FBM on their 18

1st Q over. both teams can score. FBM is just taking a bit longer to do it. Reminds me of a couple of years ago when Crosby seemed to go back and forth with every team and just get enough TOs or stops to win.

QB doesn’t find an open WR. Runs to just past stick. 1st-10 on FBM 31.

3rd and 2 on FBM 29.

2nd-6. On FBM 25

FB holding. Not a fumble. Ground. 1-10 on FB 21

KO return by FBM to the FBM 36. Ball comes out. Flags come out. Think it wasn’t a fumble thougg

QB untouched for TD.

Miles keep to 7. 2nd-g

2 false starts in a row. At the goal line. Ouch. 1st and goal on 11

False start. 1st and goal on the 6

TD…but flag.

Crosby down to the FBM 1 yard line. Fast.

Ok, just finished. Silsbee offense - The have some players. Their line didn't show a lot of dominance but I don't think they needed to. #1 out of the backfield with that I formation is nice. They block it up well and huge holes. Passing was good but those deep rainbow passes are going to be risky against that Huffman safety. Team so far revolves around #4, #1, and #40. Going to be tough trying to stop all 3. #16 is strong too. Nothing to talk about after middle of the 3rd. I think it was subs in for offense. Silsbee defense - Hard to take anything away from the game so far. The defense for Vidor will always be custom made. Silsbee schemed it perfectly: Flow D-line hard slants to heavy side. LBs to follow motion / move up to replace D-Lineman. Boxing ends. Vidor Defense - Hagar, I feel you. This was tough to watch. On almost every Silsbee gain, 3-4 Vidor players got their hands on the ball carrier. And not like the Silsbee player was high stepping out of tackles, All he had to do was not stop or trip. DB's were tripping and running into each other. They are not pursuing the ball. Probably why they keep missing tackles Vidor Offense - When the linemen could get to the LBs, they were productive. If you go back at look at Vidor's formation. When they are balanced without motion, the D-Line goes to base and the blocking assignments get simple. Vidor linemen at least get to the 2nd level and the ball can move. The LB's lost their keys and had to read before attacking. Lots of missed blocks for backs and pullers. Matchup with Huffman - The Huffman defense should have a better game against Silsbee than what Vidor brought last week. But, if the tackling from Huffman does not get better than against Spring Legacy, Silsbee is going to put up a lot. Falcon offense is better at moving the ball. But the key is still about blocking those inside LBs. I don't think Huffman can work outside without getting good performance from the inside. Silsbee LBs are too fast and physical. Score Prediction - I ain't doing it....I've got a feeling...Naw....I ain't doing it.

And Silsbee v. Vidor probably won’t tell a lot for Silsbee defense. Unless Vidor has abandoned that Work of Art offense. (Absolutely my favorite offense)

I haven’t seen any Silsbee play this year. I’m gonna try to find something. Spring Legacy was better than I thought they would be but they were also the most penalized team I have ever seen. So…Huffman only winning by 1 point…and really it was a failed 2pt conversion after time ran out that sealed the win…what can you take away from this game? Offense - Huffman had too many penalties too. But still was able to put up 28. They moved the ball when needed and were productive inside the 20. Past few years felt like hitting paydirt inside the 20 was too inconsistent. 3TDs on the QB keeper for HH but that is what was there. I have a theory that talent, scheme, and conditioning become far less of a factor than grit and execution inside the 20. Trying to finesse a bulldog in a bathtub is a losing game. Huffman medium to long passing game is not there. It was inaccurate and Spring DBs played the ball well (or it’s just easier hunting ducks than missiles). Huffman had too many penalties too. I am trying to NOT use the excuse “Early in the season, new coach, it’s gonna be sloppy.” That’s not unique. It’s the first game for those guys too. I can say the offense got better as the game progresses. Defense - Legacy had 3 dozers at center and guards. Big, wide dudes. And they held their ground. Just didn’t move well. Legacy did not run up the middle but I think that was more about not being able to block it up and less about Huffman D-Line. They have a left tackle (I’ll find his number and edit this) that is impressive. His technique is really good and he was hard to beat. This complemented their QB perfectly. He had a rocket for medium range and consistent on short passes. Huffman DBs we’re getting blocked well in space and this gave some room for big chunks. When flushed, the QB could get good yards. The defense got their hands on the ball carrier way too many times but didn’t finish. And the defense is not closing on the ball as in previous seasons. This is where it needs to improve. Hustle on defense (who doesn’t?). Tackling and closing are products of effort. When Legacy pinned Huffman on their own 5, you saw a change. I describe it as “blood in the water”. Legacy played with an intensity at that moment that was a step change from just a series earlier. And this was in the 4th quarter. The good news is that this defense faced a team that punched them in the mouth when they were expecting a sparring session…and they didn’t panic. That paid off with a win. Matchup - going to find Silsbee v. Vidor film. Hopefully. I will come back to this post. Doing this on my mobile and almost shook the Etch-A-Sketch.

Their QB is accurate and can throw a rocket short to medium pass. They have some speed. They have some big, wide interior OL but they don't do much but build a wall. The most penalized team I have ever seen....in the first half. They got better the whole game. By the end of the game, they were executing. Just too many TDs called back on penalties. The offense didn't have an identity. It was a mix of plays and their athletes could bail them out when needed. Their defense could get after it but they were inconsistent. Played like sharks smelling blood in the water when Huffman got stopped. Huffman has an identity on offense but passing game is not strong. They couldn't get a run game going and i think the QB ran in 3 of their TD's. Spring defense just didn't account for him.

7:30 kickoff Huffman V. Kilgore Crockett stadium 1600 SW Loop 304. $5 tickets at the gate. Accepting passes.

19-12. Final.

And it seemed that HH was playing a lot of subs early. Trying to even out reps. QB for HH ran a lot though. Probably why he saw less defense snaps.

I saw that! I saw Vidor was down 20- 7 at the half. Next thing I heard 28-27. So awesome. 19-12 Huffman. Lots of Turnovers.

These refs were janky. Not sure what was going on. im trying to not complain. There is a shortage of refs so maybe a lot of new folks. But, I would think a head or lead ref would be able to at least keep some control.