TrojanWarrior08 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 Since we all are waiting on football like everyone else I thought maybe we could mention the best rivalries in this area or other areas you have attended... For me it's a hit or miss due to the fact Shepherd is our chief rivals especially since they have won a lot against us during the past decade (prior before the 2004 season they only won 10 I think against us) and we do have Cleveland but now they are 5A D1 now but outside our area the best rivalry I've witnessed was Longview and Marshall when I stayed in Longview for 6 years but what are you guys opinion is? TrojanMoJo 1 Quote
Tiger33 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 I’d have to go with LCM vs BC. It started in the early 1980’s. It’s usually heated a lot of personal fouls. Both student section chanting back and forth and someone usually damages some school property during the week. LCM leads the series to bad we don’t get to play them this upcoming season. TrojanMoJo 1 Quote
BMTSoulja1 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 I know BU is quite new, but the BU vs PA Memorial rivalry is pretty intense, all sports. Factor that in the decade long Beaumont vs Port Arthur rivalry AND they are in the same district. This will be fun this year. I can’t wait. CardinalBacker 1 Quote
CardinalBacker Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 5 hours ago, LC-M said: I’d have to go with LCM vs BC. It started in the early 1980’s. It’s usually heated a lot of personal fouls. Both student section chanting back and forth and someone usually damages some school property during the week. LCM leads the series to bad we don’t get to play them this upcoming season. The year somebody burnt a giant penis on your field, lol. aTmfan06 and Bulldogs92 2 Quote
SmashMouth Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 I guess no one has listed one of the most obvious. PN-G & Big NED. That depends, I guess on what criteria “best rivalries” is determined. Hagar and gogo1734 2 Quote
BMTSoulja1 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 23 minutes ago, SmashMouth said: I guess no one has listed one of the most obvious. PN-G & Big NED. That depends, I guess on what criteria “best rivalries” is determined. ‘Atmosphere’ does not count. NetCat 1 Quote
Yeoj Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 5 hours ago, BMTSoulja1 said: I know BU is quite new, but the BU vs PA Memorial rivalry is pretty intense, all sports. Factor that in the decade long Beaumont vs Port Arthur rivalry AND they are in the same district. This will be fun this year. I can’t wait. I'm glad you didn't say West Brook! lmao... Quote
Rez Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, BMTSoulja1 said: ‘Atmosphere’ does not count. PNG & Nederland: The rivalry is coming up on 100 years old Easily brings in the most attendance for any rivalry game in the area (and can certainly challenge other rivalries in the state for attendance) Back-and-forth from year-to-year Close, intense games (almost every year) usually decided by one score Recognized as the best rivalry in the state 2x by Texas Football magazine Hagar, BayouB and Razor 3 Quote
BMTSoulja1 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Yeoj said: I'm glad you didn't say West Brook! lmao... Siiiigh. No one cares about West Brook except you... Hagar and SmashMouth 2 Quote
BMTSoulja1 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Rez Ipsa said: PNG & Nederland: The rivalry is coming up on 100 years old Easily brings in the most attendance for any rivalry game in the area (and can certainly challenge other rivalries in the state for attendance) Back-and-forth from year-to-year Close, intense games (almost every year) usually decided by one score Recognized as the best rivalry in the state 2x by Texas Football magazine So is ‘atmosphere’ synonymous to attendance? Rez 1 Quote
Rez Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 34 minutes ago, BMTSoulja1 said: So is ‘atmosphere’ synonymous to attendance? Why wouldn't attendance be relevant in comparing one rivalry to another? I'm not saying its the only factor, but attendance IS an important factor. Quote
NHSBulldogFan Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 Obviously Nederland vs. PN-G Honorable Mention:Hull-Daisetta vs. West Hardin Hagar 1 Quote
CardinalBacker Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 I’m excited about Silsbee Jasper coming back this year. Bulldogs92 and HOTROD309 2 Quote
TrojanWarrior08 Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Posted June 11, 2020 Also since I live in Huntsville now the rivalry between them and Willis has been good as of late Quote
BMTSoulja1 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Rez Ipsa said: Why wouldn't attendance be relevant in comparing one rivalry to another? I'm not saying its the only factor, but attendance IS an important factor. It’s a factor, it not important. And you didn’t answer my question... Quote
Bigdog Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours ago, BMTSoulja1 said: It’s a factor, it not important. And you didn’t answer my question... Lol BMTSoulja1 1 Quote
BMTSoulja1 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 38 minutes ago, JSnipes said: Why doesn't atmosphere matter? First, we need to define ‘atmosphere’ in this context... Quote
Hagar Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 And no one mentioned Vidor vs Nederland? Well my, my, my. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Rez, BMTSoulja1 and A BUC 77 1 2 Quote
JSnipes Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 9 hours ago, BMTSoulja1 said: First, we need to define ‘atmosphere’ in this context... My thoughts on atmosphere would be everything. The number of fans, the intensity on the field, the bands and drill team in the stands, the thickness in the air, etc. A true rivalry atmosphere doesn’t begin the day of the game. It’s looked at and marked the day a schedule comes out. The atmosphere begins to build then. Each week leading up do it the excitement and nerves get larger. Finally, when that game before is over everything immediately changes in those two school districts. I’ve been to several rivalry games and I’m not sure if anything compares to PNG and Nederland. I haven’t been to all of them so I’m not 100% sure. There is just something different about that game. A BUC 77 and BMTSoulja1 2 Quote
BMTSoulja1 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, JSnipes said: My thoughts on atmosphere would be everything. The number of fans, the intensity on the field, the bands and drill team in the stands, the thickness in the air, etc. A true rivalry atmosphere doesn’t begin the day of the game. It’s looked at and marked the day a schedule comes out. The atmosphere begins to build then. Each week leading up do it the excitement and nerves get larger. Finally, when that game before is over everything immediately changes in those two school districts. I’ve been to several rivalry games and I’m not sure if anything compares to PNG and Nederland. I haven’t been to all of them so I’m not 100% sure. There is just something different about that game. I’ve been to many games where everything else you mentioned was on a high level, except attendance. Would that equate to lots of atmosphere? and based on what you’re saying, you really should go to a Memorial/BU game. Because this is the perfect example of what I just stated. Bands, drill teams, cheer leading, post game shinnanigans. Another topic, I do hold firm on my belief that ‘atmosphere’ does not win or lose ball games... Quote
CardinalBacker Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 Let's be honest.... there's Mid County Madness and then everybody else. 7 minutes ago, BMTSoulja1 said: I’ve been to many games where everything else you mentioned was on a high level, except attendance. Would that equate to lots of atmosphere? Attendance is a big part of it. When tickets can't be had and every seat is filled..... You know the crowd is 100% pumped on both sides of the field. Relative parity is important, too. The fact that the series is relatively close and the fact that you can throw the current season records out the window at kickoff because it's anybody's game. BMTSoulja1, BayouB, Hagar and 2 others 5 Quote
AggiesAreWe Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 MCM is the best. There is really no argument to be made. tvc184, prepballfan, BayouB and 3 others 6 Quote
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