KFDM COOP Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 Pirates, Indians face must-win game Van Wade The Orange Leader VIDOR — In what has been a whacky start to the District 20-4A season, both Vidor and Port Neches-Groves will seek a much-needed victory tonight at Pirate Stadium to stay in the thick of the race. Both teams check in with 3-2 overall marks but each are at 1-2 in 20-4A play. One more loss could spell trouble for either squad. “I’m not saying three losses in district will keep you out of the playoffs, but that would be a hard hill to climb,†said Pirate head coach Jeff Mathews. “Both us and PN-G are really in must-win situations this week. Neither one of us can afford digging a deeper hole. This district is so darn comptitive, anything can happen.†The Pirates found themselves hampered with turnovers again last week when they fell to Beaumont Ozen 21-14. “In our two district losses, we’ve coughed up the ball eight times and we still had opportunities to win both,†said Mathews. “That’s when it really hurts because we know we’ve kinda stopped ourselves. We’ve thrown away a bunch of scoring opportunities. The kids feel they can move the ball on anybody. We’ve really been harping on hanging on to the football in practice.†The Indians have dropped two straight encounters, including a devastating 34-14 home loss to Livingston last week. “PN-G has been snakebit with turnovers too,†explained Mathews. “They gave up four turnovers to Livingston last week and two of them went back for touchdowns. Turnovers can kill you.†The Pirates have been piling up the yards on offense, mainly on the ground, averaging 342 yards a contest. The defense has been outstanding, allowing just 221.4 yards a game, second best in 20-4A behind Lumberton. However, turnovers have stopped a slew of Pirate drives, especially in opposing territory. The Indians are pumping out 344.8 yards a contest while their defense is yielding 288. PN-G has a very versatile attack. Quarterback Harrison Tatum has completed 52-of-91 passes for 704 yards and six touchdowns with his favorite receivers being Spencer DeRon (15-284-4) and Kyler Segura (15-240-1). “The Indians can do multiple things, both in their passing game and running game,†said Mathews. “Their quarterback is sound and makes good decisions.†The Indian running game is sound. Josh Wright paves the way with 513 yards and six TDs on 87 carries while Caleb Harmon has 431 yards and four TDs on 69 totes. “Every year Coach (Matt) Burnett seems to have two good running backs,†said Mathews. “He’ll graduate two and then two more pop up. That Wright kid is a tough, physical runner and Harmon has some moves. They’ll be a chore for our defense.†The Pirates have a nice three-headed monster in their backfield. Bruising fullback Theron Reynolds leads the arsenal with 529 yards and three TDs on 73 carries. Tailback Shane Pittman has 334 yards on just 30 touches while Jacob Peevey has zipped for 280 yards and two TDs on 38 carries. The Pirates will need little motivation for this one. “Pirate Stadium will be a packed house, one side wearing black and the other full of purple,†said Mathews. “This game has a lot riding on it so the atmosphere will be awesome.†The Pirates will hit the short road next week, traveling to Little Cypress-Mauriceville while the Indians will play host to Lumberton.
piratefan Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 You will be able to listen to the game right here on setxsports.. should be a good one!!!
snafu Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 You will be able to listen to the game right here on setxsports.. should be a good one!!! Let hope Joey has found a decent counter part to him in the booth.... ;D : 8)
td Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 I hope the guy that's doing the color is worth a crap.
snafu Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 I hope the guy that's doing the color is worth a crap. I will say this... keep the pepto close by and plenty of sharmin it is going to be a long night... Luckily I will be in the stands where I won't have to listen to Joey's counterpart.....
Piratediehard Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 Thats all he needs is some food!!!!!
td Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 I hope he talks better than he looks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
piratefan Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 Man I leave the board for a second and I am getting it from all over Orange County!!!!! ;D Glad to see I have fans from all over!! It helps the ratings!! ;D
Piratefan4life Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 Thats all he needs is some food!!!!! If he announces like he coaches then it will be a long night for ole Buttermaker
piratefan Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 The ratings will be record breaking..I can feel it.... ;D
Piratediehard Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 I going to stay at home just to listen to "BUTTERMAKER". Why would anybody wanna go watch it when they can sit home and listen to the VIDOR LEGEND ;D ;D ;D
snafu Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 I going to stay at home just to listen to "BUTTERMAKER". Why would anybody wanna go watch it when they can sit home and listen to the VIDOR LEGEND ;D ;D ;D HAHAHAHA A legend in his own mind maybe... I don't know if we call him "Buttermaker" or "Gimp" or "Hopalong" maybe we just won't call him.... yeah that's the ticket!!!!! :o ;D ;D : : :
piratefan Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 I feel the love...It's nice to know I have a fan club already!
Foyce Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 I feel the love...It's nice to know I have a fan club already! OK I will go out on a limb here, whoever holds on to the ball will win this one......OK maybe it is not so much of a limb! ;D
snafu Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 :o awwww come on Corey you know you wake up in the middle of the night to see if someone is talking about Bid Daddy Joey and his sidekick Baby Boy Corey..... : : : :o ;D ;D ;D
Piratefan4life Posted October 16, 2008 Report Posted October 16, 2008 I going to stay at home just to listen to "BUTTERMAKER". Why would anybody wanna go watch it when they can sit home and listen to the VIDOR LEGEND ;D ;D ;D Hey I listened to him last week and you know how every announcer has a catch phrase like "Boy Howdy" or "Holy Cow"....His was "uuuh"
24 over par Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 I going to stay at home just to listen to "BUTTERMAKER". Why would anybody wanna go watch it when they can sit home and listen to the VIDOR LEGEND ;D ;D ;D Hey I listened to him last week and you know how every announcer has a catch phrase like "Boy Howdy" or "Holy Cow"....His was "uuuh" now thats funny
td Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 Everyone has to have their own catch phrase. That sounds about right for him. I also think calling us "fans" might be over stating our relationship just a little. 8)
piratefan Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 Man I tell you ..You guys really know how to build a guys confidence up.. ;D
td Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 Man I tell you ..You guys really know how to build a guys confidence up.. ;D Oh yeah, good luck and don't be nervous tonight. Seriously don't worry about saying "uuuhhh" too many times. ;D Note to self...........Be careful who you tell, when you will be on the air.
piratefan Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 Man I tell you ..You guys really know how to build a guys confidence up.. ;D Oh yeah, good luck and don't be nervous tonight. Seriously don't worry about saying "uuuhhh" too many times. ;D Note to self...........Be careful who you tell, when you will be on the air. I am already kicking myself in the butt..thank goodness we don't take call-ins..
snafu Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 Man I tell you ..You guys really know how to build a guys confidence up.. ;D ;D 8) Hey you know we have your back..... well maybe your shadow..... Ok who are you and how do you know who I am?? heheheehe
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