marshman

Well I don't live in the WOCCISD district, and don't have kids that go there so I don't have a dog in this fight. But as I grew up in the cove and went to West Orange schools all 12 years, its troubling to see a once mighty, and proud school be brought down to such levels. I did make it to 2 home football games this past year, and was amazed at how small our numbers have become. Sure I knew we have dropped to 3A (we were 5A when i went there) so I knew it would be different, but still was a little shocked. Even the crowd was smaller and ALOT quieter than they used to be. I can remember games against TJ, PN-G, Nederland where the stadium literally schook. I don't know the answer to stop all the people from leaving, and don't know what will get ALL athletic programs back to where they should and need to be, but SOMETHING needs to be done. I admit I personally seen a little, but have read a lot and WOS just appears to be in an all around sad, sad situation.

Why are these folks SO unsupportive of the athletic programs??? Are they embarassed that the WOS football program has had so much success?

He does do a super job covering the local schools. One question though, was it his 1000th game or was it KOGT's 1000th high school game broadcast? Just wondering cause I don't think he owned the station or was broadcasting back in '84.

I stated in another thread that I think LCM can win 3 maybe 4 games this year and probably be competitive in maybe 2 more. Who knows with a little luck thrown in too could the Bears be looking a having a .500 season? Not putting the cart in front of the horse but you know the old saying that starts..."on any given Friday...."

I'll go out on a limb here and say LCM will win 3-4 games next season and will keep at least 1-2 more close and competive. That after last year will be a major improvement. And yes, rebuilding this program must be done in small steps.

Not positive, but I think his last name was Turkel os something similar.

Anyone know which school had the coach fired for making inapproiate remarks to a female student? just heard this on the news but didn't say where.

Vidor BC LCM OF Although the last 2 could easily be the other way around.

Anyone recommend a taxidermist in the area? I need a deer head mounted. Years ago (20-25) I used perkins taxidermy for all my duck mounts. Anyone know if he is still in business?

Merry Christmas to all here on setxsports.com!

I been kinda out of the loop for the past 20 or so years, (a career in the military will do that) but it seems like the WOC school board. and administration is nowhere near what is was when my brother and sister went there in the 70's and i went in the 80's. Not wanting to bash them but when did things start going downhill?

What about them? We aren't talking about them. Don't forget we have an open campus. So how in the world would you know where the kids live? Do the majority of them live in the city? Yes. But again it's an open campus so they don't have to live in the city or the school district. So TD, I'm curious, a student that does not live within WO-S district boundaries can still attend school there? I'm a grad of WO-S an am considering moving my family back so my son can play football there but really wanted a few acres of land outside the city.

You know, I think the problem most WOS fans have with you Gilmer folks on this and other boards is that you say these things as if you've cornered the market in them. I got news for you, the WOS coaching staff has been together far longer than any 90's run at another school. The core of this group have been together since the school began in 77. They wrote the book on fundamental football, discipline and execution. You guys have been successful since, what, 2003? You are just babies to state prominence, we've been running with the "big dogs" for 30 years. We've been to the title game 4 times in 30 years and own the best winning percentage in ALL of Texas Highschool football... EVER... IN ANY CLASS. So... no you don't corner the market in discipline, coaching, experience or anything else... your Buckeyes are just going to have to go out and be better than WOS because that's the only way they can win. It will not be due to an intangible. Oh yeah, we have played Ennis so thank you for your prediction... we played them when we were still in 4A in the 2000 state finals... they won, but the score was 38-24. So much for us not being able to stay on the field with them. Great post Gasilla!!

I believe the chain gang can contain Gilmer's rushing game, but looks like the secondary may be in for a workout. This worries me. How does the Stangs secondary stack up against Gilmer's recievers?

After reading this article, I'm getting a little more nervous than before. I have confidence in the "chain gang" though.

No one WOS has face this year has put up those kind of rushing numbers.

Anyone know anything about them? Whats the scoop?

Yes thats a final.

Garrett scores his 3rd TD from 52 yds out. 19 carries 153 yds. WOS 36 CS 8

29-8 WOS 4th qtr

WOS defense starting to take control. Q. Garrrett 14 carries 88 yds 2td so far.

TD WOS!! haynes with a TD reception WOS 29 CS 8

CS8 WOS 6 WOS try for 2 failed.

8-0 Coldspring end of 1st WOS driving inside Coldspring 15yd line.

8-0 Coldspring 2:28 left in 1st. Lets get it going Mustangs!