A&M Consolidated vs. La Porte

[OlDawg]

Consol is 12-0 & ranked #2 or #3–depending on source. La Porte is 9-3 & has moved to #10 ranking by Maxpreps. Both are undefeated District Champions. Consol has rolled through their opponents using a balanced attack that tends more to the passing game. La Porte uses a punishing ground attack. Both defenses are stout. But, Consol’s is touted as elite, while LP’s is overlooked by many because the focus is on the rushing attack.

The experts, computers, and vast consensus seems to be that this game should be an easy win for Consol.

What say you?

The game will be broadcast by NFHS. Friday, November 29, 3:00 p.m. from The Berry Center.

[navydawg31]

Best of luck LP pulling for yall 

[Separation Scientist]

AMC probably did roll earlier, but of course last week they only had three points on GB before a late TD. LP is playing much better, now. I think LP is the favorite. 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Where's the poll?

[OlDawg]

12 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

Where's the poll?

Don’t think I can create one. Admins?

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Just now, OlDawg said:

Don’t think I can create one. Admins?

They can add one 😁

[OlDawg]

Interesting tidbit for those that think Consol’s competition has been much better.

Of La Porte’s 3 predistrict opponents, all 3 made the PO’s (Deer Park, Kingwood, and PNG). Kingwood & PNG are still playing. Angleton is also still playing. They face College Station this week. Angleton and LP took out the other 2 12-5A teams with winning records in Rd. 1.

[OlDawg]

Of other importance-

Simon (#21) didn’t become involved until Kingwood Park. I seem to remember his first varsity TD was followed up by a somersault in the end zone, coaches took him aside, chewed him up one side & down the other, and that was the end of that. The rest of LP’s opponents have learned about him as the games have been played.

He has broken longstanding records already as a freshman, and has set the LP single game record with 351 yards and 4 TD’s against (not a slouch team) Angleton.

[OlDawg]

AMC’s QB has a 69% completion rate with a 137 rating. AMC racks up right at 350 YPG. LP averages over 400 YPG.

AMC has 3 shutouts this year. LP has one with 2 others only giving up 6 points each to Crosby & Kingwood Park.

[OlDawg]

Last 4 games:

Consol 184, Opponents 23

LP 188, Opponents 77

 

PO Games:

Consol 72, Opponents 23

LP 97, Opponents 49

 

[OlDawg]

Another interesting tidbit:

The last time La Porte was in a Regional Semi (6A), they faced a top 3 ranked team that many thought was unstoppable. Said team had multiple State Championships & had mowed through their opponents. La Porte was basically a 5A school going against a juggernaut, and had lost badly to Katy 2 of the 3 previous years in their PO meetings.

LP wasn’t given even a puncher’s chance.

Final Score:

La Porte 9

Katy 7

(I believe Coach Berneathy was on staff at the time either as OL coach or OC.)

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

3 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Another interesting tidbit:

The last time La Porte was in a Regional Semi (6A), they faced a top 3 ranked team that many thought was unstoppable. Said team had multiple State Championships & had mowed through their opponents. La Porte was basically a 5A school going against a juggernaut, and had lost badly to Katy 2 of the 3 previous years in Quarterfinal PO meetings.

LP wasn’t given even a puncher’s chance.

Final Score:

La Porte 9

Katy 7

Katy blamed the weather, as if both teams didn't play in it. That next week was real golden though. 😎

[navydawg31]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

Katy blamed the weather, as if both teams didn't play in it. That next week was real golden though. 😎

When PA beat LP?

[OlDawg]

42 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

Katy blamed the weather, as if both teams didn't play in it. That next week was real golden though. 😎

Yep. First ever LP loss to PAM. Hard to beat a good team 2x in a month. LP’s O is MUCH better this year. Don’t think the D is without Hoza. But, it’s better than average. On the A/A- side. Very good. Not dominant.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

2 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Yep. First ever LP loss to PAM. Hard to beat a good team 2x in a month.

This current LP team is better than that one though IMO, specifically on offense, hopefully they keep it going this weekend. 

[OlDawg]

29 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

This current LP team is better than that one though IMO, specifically on offense, hopefully they keep it going this weekend. 

Definitely more offensive firepower. If the OL continues to execute, LP can be heck on any D. No matter how good. Once the RB’s get through that first level…good luck.