KFDM COOP Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Vidor prepping for 'testy' LivingstonVan WadeThe Orange LeaderVIDOR — Looking to fine-tune a few things and getting a few key people back from injuries, the Vidor Pirates look to wrap up their non-district schedule with positive results against the undefeated Livingston Lions at Pirate Stadium at 7 p.m. Friday night.The Pirates (1-1) are certainly entering the contest on a high note after blasting Houston Jones 33-6 last week. That was after falling to a powerful Houston St. Pius team 19-13 in the first game of the season.The Pirates tore through Jones’ defense with a powerful running game that netted 322 yards. Fullback Theron Reynolds found his way to 113 yards on 15 carries and tailback Derek Worthyhad 85 yards on just seven totes.“We went in there with a gameplan that we were going to run right at them and we were able to do that,†said Pirate head coach Jeff Mathews. “Our offensive line had a tremendous effort and they really fired off the ball all night. We’re not real big up front but we have some kids up there that have good athletic ability.â€Good news for the Pirates this week, running backs Bo Pillsbury and Jordan Dowers, who both suffered injuries in a scrimmage against West Orange-Stark, will return to see some action.“We’re so glad to have both of those kids back,†Mathews said. “It gives us another assortment of weapons. Going into the season I thought we had five or six good backs. Now, we can get back to that and that helps keep opponents guessing more.â€Mathews hopes the stout Pirate running game will produce against a much-improved Livingston team.The Lions, who haved struggled mightily in the past, turned things around a little last season under coach Randy Rowe, going 5-4. This year, the Lions have roared out to a perfect 3-0 start, defeating the likes of Jasper, New Caney and C.E. King.Running back Daniel Williams, who had 865 yards on just 104 cafrries last season, has already rushed for more than 500 yards this year and is averaging more than 8.5 yards per carry. Quarterback Dustin Harris is also capable of breaking away on some long jaunts.“Livingston is going to be a load to handle,†Mathews said. “Looking at them on film, they may be just as good as or better than St. Pius.â€The Lions basically like to run the ball a lot like the Pirates and their main formation is the Wing-T.“They like to line up and try to run the ball through you and around you,†Mathews said. “What also makes them so successful is that they’re so huge up front on both sides of the ball. They’re the type of team that comes out and just dares you to stop them.â€The Pirates would like to continue to rack up yards with their running game to stymie the Lions.“We would love to go out there Friday and establish drives that lasts 14 or 15 plays,†Mathews said. “The big key is limiting the turnovers and try to create a few of our own. It may be one of those games that doesn’t last long because we both like to run it. We would love to end non-district on a high note in getting ready for the district opener at Nederland next week.â€
Guest ndn09 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Well I don't kno but I think that Vidor has a good chance to win this game because they have been doing good lately.
Foyce Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 We are all getting fired up for the game! There will be great fan support that is for sure! Go Pirates
raidernaytion Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Livingston will prove to be to much for Vidor . Livingston wins no contest.
gringo Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Livingston has a lineman, #78 that is huge, 6'8" and 310 lbs! These are real numbers - he stands a helment above everybody else on the field.
Guest ndn09 Posted September 21, 2007 Report Posted September 21, 2007 Wow Livingston has a big lineman I would be scared to block him or defend him.
vhs Posted September 21, 2007 Report Posted September 21, 2007 Livingston will prove to be to much for Vidor . Livingston wins no contest.You crack me up, have you ever even seen Livingston play? Root against Vidor if you want, but to come on here and say "no contest," makes me wonder if you even know what you are talking about. You must be one of those crybaby Lumberton fans that wines about all the Lumberton haters on this board. Does your momma know you are playing on the computer again?
Foyce Posted September 21, 2007 Report Posted September 21, 2007 You crack me up, have you ever even seen Livingston play? Root against Vidor if you want, but to come on here and say "no contest," makes me wonder if you even know what you are talking about. You must be one of those crybaby Lumberton fans that wines about all the Lumberton haters on this board. Does your momma know you are playing on the computer again?Great comment! I totally agree....
Guest band of brothers Posted September 21, 2007 Report Posted September 21, 2007 That's funny! and you have a valid point about all the whining from a few individuals from lumberton, just do me a favor, and don't start another "please don't hate on me" post!, not everyone from lumberton are hypocrites, I'm sure you guy's have figured that out by now, good luck to you guys VIDOR 20 LIVINGSTON14
Ned11str8 Posted September 21, 2007 Report Posted September 21, 2007 Wow Livingston has a big lineman I would be scared to block him or defend him.I hope your joking!! Good luck Vidor
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