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- Aledo's starting QB, RB, and WR were all sophomores. Our defense played good enough to win the game. Our special teams and offense did not play as well that day. Plus CS was a really good team. I dont want to sell the state champs short. We had our opportunities and didnt take advantage of them. We lost by 1 point. - "We arent the biggest, fastest, or the strongest but we are the baddest dudes around"- Wes Harris (Aledo '16) - This wont be another game against a good team. This is state. There is a difference and you will see. - LJ certainly didnt play backyard football and just chunk of the ball. They had a plan and the offense to execute. Yalls offenses are different. - This team has not been as dominate. You see them as " more gettable", I see them as a team that doesnt know how to lose against equal competition. - "talent acquisition capabilities"- Yes kids move to Aledo to join our program and hope to get college offers. What about the D1 QB committed to Michigan State that moved away? Wish he was playing for us Friday! If you are suggesting Aledo is seeking out kids and illegally recruiting them then you should gather evidence and submit it to the UIL.

Couple points you made that I agree with. "So Crosby has to travel, for Aledo it is virtually a home game"- You're right about it basically being a home game. That in itself is a big advantage. Being able to sleep in your own bed and go to the school like a normal game. Not having to travel either the day before or morning of. "Every season they get more playoff reps"- These kids have also been in the stands watching for even longer. They have literally grown up seeing deep playoff runs and most of the time winning. They know it is earned and not given. "I saw a lot of Barry Sanders type "make something happen" plays... that can't happen against Aledo."- For the most part if you are going to beat Aledo you cant play backyard football. You have to run the play and not rely on things breaking down. It might work a time or two but it will get you beat.

Forgive my ignorance. Whats Code Red mean?

I agree. Crosby needs to focus on playing against 2020 Aledo. Not our program and its history. Its tough. Seen many teams let the name on the front of the jersey psyche them out. I will admit though playing at AT&T is an experience that will be a distraction. At least for a min or two. Aledo is comfortable playing there and the allure has worn off. My favorite example of this is when Aledo played Temple.

I wish it would have been a normal year so all of yall could come up and pack the stadium. Great seeing the communities make the drive.

Aledo should be the home team Matt Stepp- "Region 3 and Region 4 is home in odd years...Region 1 and 2 even years"

Speaking of blocked kicks, Aledo has blocked a punt in the last 3 games. Hoping to extend that number.

We played them in non-district. I think he was asking playoffs. Plus we lost that game.

I think that game was important for us. Gave our kids confidence they could play with anyone in D2.

I'm most impressed with our game against Cedar Hill. We were down by 3 with about 4 minutes left and had the opportunity to go win the game. Our Sophomore QB threw an int and then a couple plays later they scored to make it a 10 point game. But we had em!

1-4? LH 1?

Since the topic of rankings is being discussed. How would yall rank Liberty Hill, Texas High, FBM, and Huntsville.

I'd say our passing game is not as developed and our defense is not as physical.

#8 Lovejoy #9 WF Rider #10 Frisco

Anything specific you were wondering about?

I dont think anyone from any classification has had a more difficult road. If they have I havent seen it.

I do wish #2 was 100% for yall. That dude is electric. I'm sure he will still be able to make our D-line miss on the pass rush but when yalls QB is good he is fun to watch. #1 can obviously take it to the house from anywhere on the field so Aledo will have to always keep an eye on him. Also we cant let #13 and #12 (I think) run past our DBs and give yall big gains. I think this game will be determinded how well Aledo can prevent Crosby from having big plays. If we can somewhat keep yall in check then that will go a lot way to #10.

Hype?

That LJ offense might be the best in 5A. They were really good.

I disagree that this team is more "gettable" than 2017. We had several sophomores in key positions that were running the team. This year more experienced players are in those positions. Our defense in 2017 was much better though.

I disagree that anything short of state is a complete disappointment. Yes the standard is high but I feel like we are realistic as well.

Opponents overall record: Aledo (13 games): 99-42 Crosby (15 games): 105-62

Aledo is 12-1 at AT&T Stadium 2009 Stephenville (W) 26-23 2010 LaMarque (W) 69-34 2011 Manvel (W) 49-28 2013 Brenham (W) 38-10 2014 Temple (W) 49-45 2016 Boswell (W) 42-14 2016 Calallen (W) 24-16 2017 College Station (L) 20-19 2018 WF Rider (W) 63-7 2018 Fort Bend Marshall (W) 55-17 2019 Red Oak (W) 34-14 2019 Fort Bend Marshall (W) 45-42

Aledo (1946) All time record: 575-289-10 Playoff record: 110-27-1 Playoff appearances: 38 Crosby (1923) All time record: 475-430-33 Playoff record: 29-29 Playoff appearances: 30 www.texashighschoolfootballhistory.com/won-loss_records.html

State Championship History Aledo: 12th state title game appearance 1974 Grapeland (L) 19-18 1998 Cuero (W) 14-7 2009 Brenham (W) 35-21 2010 La Marque (W) 69-34 2011 Manvel (W) 49-28 2013 Brenham (W) 38-10 2014 Temple (W) 49-45 2016 Calallen (W) 24-16 2017 College Station (L) 20-19 2018 Fort Bend Marshall (W) 55-19 2019 Fort Bend Marshall (W) 45-42 2020 Crosby (?) Crosby: 2nd state title game appearance 1960 Albany (L) 20-0 2020 Aledo (?)