2012 Livingston Lions Team Preview

[WOSgrad]

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[center][size=18pt][b][u][i]LIVINGSTON LIONS[/i][/u][/B][/size][/center]
[center][b][size=12pt]2011 Record: 7-3 Overall, 4-3 District (5th Place in District 20-4A)[/center]

[size=12pt]2011 started out to be what has been the typical year for the Livingston Lions with a trip to the playoffs a certainty.  But in the topsy turvy District 20-4A, nothing is ever assured as the Lions found out as the Week 10 results left the Lions barely on the outside of the playoff picture.  Coach Randy Rowe and his eight returning starters are intent on showing that last year will not be the norm and expect to be in the playoff picture come early November.


[b][u][size=14pt]Coaching Staff[/u][/b]

[size=12pt][b]Head Coach: Randy Rowe[/b]
Coaching Record:  95-47 overall, 47-34 at Livingston

[b]Assistant Coaches:[/b] Edward L. Arledge, Defensive Coordinator; J. Brad Greene, Offensive Coordinator


[b][u][size=14pt]Stadium Information*[/u][/b]

[size=12pt][b]Home Stadium: Lion Stadium[/b]
Address: N Pine Ave & N Marsh Dr., Livingston, Texas 77351
Capacity: 3000
Playing surface: Natural


[b][u][size=14pt]2011 Results[/u][/b]

[table][tr][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Opponent[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Score[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Jasper[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]41-21[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Houston Washington[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]54-34[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Huntsville[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]50-13[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Port Neches-Groves#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]42-28[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Beaumont Central#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]35-0[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Nederland#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]14-28[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Lumberton#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]49-7[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Beaumont Ozen#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]28-29[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Little Cypress-Mauriceville#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]35-0[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Vidor#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]27-35[/td][/tr]
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[size=12pt]# - District games


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Offense[/u][/b][/size]

[size=12pt][b]Offense: Slot-T
Returning starters: 4[/b]

Returning to guide the Lions Slot-T offense is senior quarterback Chevoski Collins (2nd team all district, 535 yd passing, 985 yd rushing in 2011).  Joining him will be another Collins, senior running back Damion Collins (395 yd, 7 TD in 2011).  Also appearing in the Livingston backfield will be senior Marquis Thomas and sophomore Chris Pierson.  Senior receiver Garrett Green (6 catches, 203 yd, 2 TD) will team with senior Tyler LeBlanc and tight end Dylan McAdams to form the Lion receiver corp.  They'll be operating behind a line which includes senior center Zeph Beeman and senior linemen William Brock and Isaac Wiggins-Hill. 


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Defense[/u][/b][/size]

[size=12pt][b]Defense: Multiple/3-4
Returning starters: 4[/b]

Four starters return from the 2011 Lion defense.  Senior defensive end Kade Burman will lead a defensive line which will also include junior Jeremy Blackwell.  Senior linebacker Kirby Nelson will lead the Lion linebacker unit.  Senior strong safety DeAndre Jackson (2nd team all district at linebacker in 2011) will lead a defense which will also include junior Easton McClain.

[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Special Teams[/u][/b][/size]

Juan Castro will take over the kicking duties for Livingston in 2012.


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Key Games[/u][/b][/size]

The Lions will begin the 2012 season by traveling to Woodforest Stadium to take on the Woodlands College Park on August 31st.  Little Cypress-Mauriceville comes to town on September 28th to open 20-4A district play.  The Lions are also at home for their district finale with Port Neches-Groves on November 9th.


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Schedule[/u][/b][/size]

[table][tr][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Date[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Opponent[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Time[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Aug. 31[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]The Woodlands College Park[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Sept. 7[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]Dayton[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Sept. 14[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]OPEN[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Sept. 21[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Silsbee[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Sept. 28[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]Little Cypress-Mauriceville#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Oct. 5[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Nederland#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Oct. 12[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Beaumont Ozen#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Oct. 19[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Lumberton#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Oct. 26[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]Beaumont Central#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Nov. 2[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Vidor#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Nov. 9[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]Port Neches-Groves#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:30 p.m.[/td][/tr][/table]
[size=12pt]#-District Games

*Source:  Texas Stadium Database - http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=534
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[Trocket]

As I've said this team has a lot of if's about it. As well as I know each player on this team, I will not be able to evaluate this team untill after the Silsbee game. They could be good or they could be bad.

[Lions#80]

[quote name="Trocket" post="1240538" timestamp="1343586234"]
As I've said this team has a lot of if's about it. As well as I know each player on this team, I will not be able to evaluate this team untill after the Silsbee game. They could be good or they could be bad.
[/quote]I saw about 10 of the players together yesterday and they looked good and said they were ready to go and can't wait. I have to say I'm counting the days now myself. Come on, come on! 8) 8) 8)

[Trocket]

They will be okay, I just want to get some good looks at them before I say too much! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[mytwocents-28]

I'm calling it now. The last game for Livingston (PNG) will be for the final playoff spot.

[Trocket]

Thanks, but it would be nice if it were, not that I'm doubting we can't make the playoffs but we lost a lots. I just want to see how our team develops. 

[Trocket]

Got a chance to see who's making varsity today, looks like we will not be as big on the OF and DF line this year as in the past. Still think we will be alright. 8) 8)