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[quote name="Slam14" post="997483" timestamp="1302819664"] [quote author=td link=topic=82860.msg997326#msg997326 date=1302799897] [quote author=WOSgrad link=topic=82860.msg997278#msg997278 date=1302794035] And td, it shouldn't be left to rumor.  Those taxpayers and patrons of Mustangs games, who pay Colbert's salary and will pay the salary of the new coach, have a perfect right to know who this committee is considering as the athletic director of this school district.  The rumors are flying because this committee has made NOTHING known.  Tho public has been given nothing to judge and see whether this committee has chosen the best candidate. I'll say this about Erick Guillory, I think he is a snake that is in on this, but at least he been willing to interact with the public on the matter. However, the committee as a whole has failed to act with the "transparency" that was promised by Mr. Colbert.  Until that changes, they themselves are fostering the belief that this is not on the up and up.   [/quote] There is a lot in your statement that I absolutely agree with. I think it would be nice to know who the candidates are also. It's times like this that I feel compelled to hold my tongue just because I'm running for the school board. However, that's not my style. Never has been, never will be. You having a RIGHT to know is absurd. Our only rights are found under the FOI act and no one is begrudging us that. That's like telling a cop he can't give you a ticket because you pay his salary. The public votes on the board, the board hires the Super, he recommends the AD then the board has to approve that decision. What you are wanting to do is micro-manage and that's never a good idea. Don't take what I'm saying as being on a different page as most of yall on here. I just think sometimes we think we are owed more than what we really are. We hire people to do a job. Let's let them do that job. If something is not on the up and up then there is a committee to stop it and if that doesn't happen then there is yet another line of defense and that is the school board that can also stop it. I understand the lack of confidence in the school board but if this thing goes in a different direction than we are all thinking, then there will be not only the Super, but the committee and the school board to hold accountable. [/quote] Place this post in bold letters and delete all the rest in this thread.   [/quote] Well T, you and I usually agree on most things. Even now, I agree with everything you say. I don't feel like it's my "right" to know. However, when Colbert tells the media about this being a "transparent" process, then it turns out to be anything but that. It's going to give people cause for concern.

The reason folks are getting upset is because the decision should be an easy one and from what some of the board members are making known (or should I say "a" board member) it's not going to be so cut and dry. Some may handle that frustration differently than others, but it is a stressful stuation for those who care about the community and the kids. Not saying you don't care mustangproud, but others see it differently. That's what makes this community special, right?

You know, Colbert also mentioned that he was going to be very "transparent" with this process. They have narrowed the list down to 6 already and I haven't heard a single candidates name yet... Where's the transparency???

Like Grad, I would never dessert the community that raised me. I would challenge anyone to put in as many hours as I've put in giving back to this community. If you know me, then you know it's true. However, I will say this, this decision needs to be based on merit and ability and nothing else. Cornel has proven he has the ability over and over and has the track record to prove it. He knows the community, he knows the kids and he knows the parents. He is and always has been a good fit for the community and is a success. No telling where I would be today without this program and the coaches that run it.   We can't let this decison be influenced by a pissed off parent who still, after 10 yrs, thinks their son had more ability than he really did. Or because they wanted to wear their hair a certain way. When you start making concessions to that end, then you start to tear down the foundation of this program. Any successful program, business or organization has a set of standards that must be met to be a part of it. If you don't want to conform then I say that maybe THEY are the ones that, "don't need to let the door hit them in the rear on the way out". Mark my words... you let the naysayers have their way and this program is done in 5 yrs... maybe sooner. I love this program and this community with all of my heart, but I can also see the writing on the wall.

Athletics and education go hand in hand at the highschool level. These genious educators need to figure that out. There are many walking around with diplomas and good jobs today because football, or some other sport, kept them in school and forced them to pass. Without it, they would be another loss to the streets... You can't argue that fact people. I'm probably saying a little more about this situation than I should, but anytime it becomes a situation where its more about the color of the skin than the content of the character, then bad things are going to happen and no brainer decisions are botched. If you support Cornel Thompson then you need to let your thoughts be known. Not just here, but to Colbert or members of the committee. Preferably in letter form. Let him know he will be held accountable.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="994720" timestamp="1302297696"] [quote author=the sports guy link=topic=82860.msg994716#msg994716 date=1302296652] It is going to be a Silsbee guy. :o [/quote] I heard today he is in the running and has a very good chance which really surprises me. :o [/quote] Who?

How did those HJ 8th grade boys do in football this year?

God bless him.

I am not defending anyone, but i will say this... 3 of the players on that list are RB's: Mitchell (Sr) Robinson (Sr) Lindsey (Jr) We run the spread and our base offense has 1 RB and AAW you know that Lindsey would be considered the "starter". So there are 2 Sr's that would not be considered "starters" on offense. On defense, Lindsey (Sr), Woodson (So) and Lynch (So) were all LB's and they had a three man rotation in the 50 defense which has only 2 LB's on the field. Even though Lindsey played a bunch, the 2 Sophomore's actually started the games. So theres another senior you can knock off the list. Also, Colin Janice is a Sophomore not a Senior, so there's another. I don't know what that makes the count, but it is something I know about the kids on that list.

Great job Longhorn players and coaches! You've made Orange proud! Now on to MS football! ;D

think thats supposed to be 20

Hard to beat a good team twice in one season.

First and foremost I would like to thank MOST fellow SE Texas fans for the kind words. These kids have been thru a bunch this season and as a Mustang fan I am proud of how they picked themselves up and played hard. And I am proud to say that I am from SE Texas regarding how we have all come together as a community. The Mustangs just made some errors last night both mental and physical and it cost them. You can't play that way this late in the season. Below is what I feel were major errors in this game. 1. 6 turnovers, you just can't do it this late in the season. You have this many you are just about guaranteed a loss. 2. The fake punt inside the 10. It set the tone for the game and we never really recovered from it. Also, this was NOT a planned call, it was a miscommunication on the field by the players. Again, the coaches can't get on the field and play the game. 3. Coming up short inside the 10 late in the first half. If we score there we are down 14-7 and get the ball to start the second half. Would have been a huge mental advantage. 4. Not returning the quick kick late in the game before we started that final drive. Had we got back and returned that kick we would have had it around the 50 yard line at worst instead of our own 20. Again, would have given us someting manageable and would have been a huge mental lift. If we get it there, I think we would have had a shot. When they downed the ball at the 20 it kind of took away some of our momentum. Again, this is NOT on the coaches. I saw them trying to get the return man to get back, but it was just one of those mental errors we made that compounded. 5. We just didn't play as physical as we have been. They brought it to us rather than us bring it to them like we have been. There were 2 times that we could have put our head down and got an extra yard last night but instead we decided to dance and try to get 90 instead of one. Once was on the ill fated fake punt. If we put our head down there we get the first down easily. And on the goal line in the first half when we came up inches short. You just have to get physical this time of year and sacrifice your body a little because there is no tomorrow. If we cut it up there and put our head down we get into the endzone easily and don't give the officials a chance to make a bad call. Put your head down and get a yard! 6. Once again, I do not think our late season schedule does anything to prepare us for the playoffs. No offense, but you fall into a trap of thinking that you can just manhandle everyone like the ones you do late in the season and it just don't happen. I still feel like WOS "should and could" have won that game but they just didn't show up mentally. That being said, B Williams is a flat out stud! He has size, speed and that burst he has is crazy. No offense at all to Ford, I think he is a great RB, but Williams is the best I've seen due to that burst. You think you have him strung out then he goes from 0-60 in a step and the kid is always running down hill and finishes his runs like no one I've seen. Please don't be offended by that Kville fans because you are my team now. Just giving my honest opinion and I also think Kville is a much better "team".

Bwood is very good... I'm not sure what tape you saw, but they are the real deal. That being said, ANYONE is beatable.

[quote name="kville68" post="911876" timestamp="1290049618"] There are some boys a little closer to home that seem to think the 2nd time's a charm.[/quote] There ain't no "seem to" to it... ;D ;)

You just gotta want it bad enough, Grad. I'm in LA all week and wasn't supposed to fly in until 10:09pm Friday. Had to get tat flight changed when the game got changed... ;D I'll be flying in at 6:20 now! ;)

Williams is a freakin stud, no doubt. I was very impressed with his acceleration, overall speed and just how physical he runs, last year. He will run around or over you. Our defense is fast and physical as well. I think we can slow him down.

About half of the JV are wearing Silver helmets now. The entire offense were backups that went into the game with 3 min left in the 3rd qtr and played the rest of the game.

[quote name="WOSgrad" post="905421" timestamp="1289589086"] KOGT.com will also be carrying the game. Gary Stelly is a lot easier to listen to. [/quote] Stelly does an awesome job!

Impossible for those teams to meet in the 3rd round.

Thanks guys for your commitment to this great country!

[quote name="BrenhamFan" post="902556" timestamp="1289326442"] [quote author=kvillecats9876 link=topic=75591.msg902549#msg902549 date=1289326047] [quote author=texaggies07 link=topic=75591.msg902545#msg902545 date=1289325759] Everyone is talking Kirbyville/WOS,  Kirbyville will have to play Coldspring again in order to get their.  Coldspring ain't no pushover.  They had a very tough game the first go around.  [/quote] People are PREDICTING. That's what you do. Kirbyville is better than coldspring. Yet they could lose. Nobody denies that. Kville has better players/coaches if u ask me tho so I would say they SHOULD beat them. Again. Prolly worse than week one. WO-S is going to have Giddings come round two. That is prolly a better team than coldspring. [/quote] I disagree...  I think Brandon Williams and Brookshire Royal will end Giddings' season here in Brenham on Friday.  If that happens, WOS will play the best athlete they've seen all year.  I can't wait wait to check him out Friday. [/quote] WOS faced Williams last year and won 49-6. I think the defense would be OK. As for the "best athlete they have seen all year", Williams is definitely a stud, but WOS has seen a few of them this year. Ford (Kville), the QB from Fwood and Menard (BC). As for our matchup with either, both of them are giving up a ton of points. Anything can happen, but I think the Stangs will be focused and up to the task, if they are fortunate enough to get to play either of them.

[quote name="td" post="902759" timestamp="1289342834"] [quote author=badndn link=topic=75655.msg901647#msg901647 date=1289234179] Dan will retire after this 8th grade group graduates! Not many 8th grade teams out there running a true spread offense and the no huddle to boot! :o [/quote] There is a group of 6th graders running the spread and no huddle. Coach might want to hang on a couple more years. Not only that they are kicking extra points. Not making all of them of course but the boys are on the right Mustang track. [/quote] Can't wait until those kids get to the Middle School!!!

[quote name="bleed orange" post="898401" timestamp="1289012737"] [quote author=SD2009 link=topic=75627.msg898380#msg898380 date=1289012376] BC still still makes it and of doesn't haha [/quote] I will take a win anyday. Coldsprings is next get ready. They beat us pretty bad and we beat you. Ha! ha!   [/quote] :D ;D

Yes they can... and this years 9th graders will need the help.