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I just watched the video and neither team was any match at all for Jasper. The announcers pointed out that the Bulldogs won't have as much depth this year as they have in the past two or three years, but man are they fast! The second-string offense was effective for the most part against Evadale's first-team defense, but the QB-center exchange was pretty ragged as there were at least four fumbled snaps. The running game was solid and there were a couple of nice pass plays mixed in. I was really impressed with the second-string defense. One of the defensive ends (#81) was in on everything and the Rebels had all kinds of trouble moving the ball. The Bulldogs first-team was pretty sharp in both the controlled scrimmage and the two timed quarters against Coldspring. The offense scored touchdowns on the first three possessions and will be run-heavy as usual. The top two guys are going to be a pretty formidable combo and can score from anywhere on the field. Jasper didn't throw much at all, but they had some success and should be a little better in the passing game than in years past. The defense was pretty stout for the most part, but the Trojans managed a score in the half that they played because of a Jasper penalty that got them into scoring position. Overall, it was a good night for us considering the long lay-off from football. I'm hoping we'll have football in Lumberton next Friday night. As usual, the weather plays a huge role in things early in the season. You guys make sure you're prepared for whatever comes. God bless...

Normally, it's pretty easy to go into a season and know what you're gonna get from Jasper. This year is a total crapshoot with that schedule and everything that's going on outside of football. The Bulldogs could play really competitive football against all of these good teams, but still go 6-4 and be a Darkhorse going into the playoffs.

THAT was a football game! All defense all game and a late Jasper turnover gave the game to the Mustangs! That happened again a few years later.

That's something we can ALL get behind!

I respect what the district is doing, but they should have come up with something better than this. Like you guys said, that defense will always be intimidating no matter what they're called.

If he can do that. we'll have a great year. I know there's still a lot of depth in the backfield, but I'm curious to find out how to lines play.

That's very true. I hope Carl Limbrick is ready to go. He's the straw that stirs the drink this year.

In my opinion, that top 10 is pretty dang strong and I'm actually surprised that Jasper is ranked at all with them being so young. They could go 5-5 or 6-4 after playing a much tougher schedule (for once) and be a better team overall than last year's group. It'll be interesting to see how they develop and which guys step up to lead them.

Nah...just a lot of diarrhea of the brain.

I just noticed that you're pretty bullish on Jasper this year. Are you feeling okay? We're going to be very young this year, but the schedule is tough and the subvarsity teams have been really good. The Dawgs will be better prepared for the playoffs than in years past, even if the record doesn't indicate it...but getting to the third round would be a good start for this group. I would expect more in 2021 and 2022.

I'm good. Yes, Raefel did go to LSU. That '86 team was REALLY good. WOS beat us in the quarterfinals that year and won state in their go-round in 4A, but Jasper had beaten them in Orange earlier in the season. Both of those teams were championship caliber and it was a shame that one had to bow out.

I chose those guys purely based on how good they were as Bulldogs. They were part of arguably the best stretch ever for us in the early-mid 80's when we could consistently play with just about everybody. We've been blessed to have quite a few talented guys come through, haven't we? I hope you're well, my friend.

I'll chime in with a couple of Jasper guys because I don't mind being a homer and they deserve to be in the conversation: LB Eugene Seale CB Raefel Adams

I hope we get to see them play this year. You would think things would calm down by then, but who knows? I've always tried to be objective when talking about Jasper's history with anybody and I think you do a great job of that as well. Thank you for that...

Hard to say. The first game was pretty entertaining. I thought the rules differences would seem gimmicky, but they make the game even more fun to watch. The offenses look better than I expected, too.

Agreed. If they can go 3-2 or better in pre-district, they'll impress me. That's the toughest schedule on paper that Jasper has put together in a LONG time.

Wow. I guess all of the weak scheduling is a thing of the past. Those first three weeks are gonna be tough.

I don't remember ever playing Madisonville. Do you? Should be an interesting district...

I saw it wrong this morning. Hadn't had my coffee yet. 😂

The district with Carthage and Jasper (10-4A D2) is in Region 2. Jasper seems to flip flop from Region 2 and 3 every time.

I didn't think so either. Carthage is the clear favorite in 10-4A D2. Jasper's losing a LOT from last year, so it's hard to say how they'll do.

It's not right. 10-4A D2 Carthage Center Jasper Madisonville Rusk Shepherd

I appreciate the discussion of the state of our schools immensely. I thought about teaching when I started college in the early 90's in Colorado, but I was already seeing gang presence in the high schools in Denver and decided that accounting was a better way to go. Looks like I made the right call, at least for me.

Agreed. Very classy move by the Mavericks organization. I still can't wrap my head around all of this.

Jasper doesn't have much of a basketball tradition and I was as shocked by that game as you guys were. Having said that, what they're doing in both basketball programs this year is impressive.