Past Pirate

He’s probably one of the top powerlifting coaches around and has produced numerous state champions. Not to mention one of the nicest guy you would ever met.

Just curious, why Anahuac? No place closer available?

If DuBois runs the offense like he did when he was OC, it will be somewhat of improvement. Week to week the scheme was different with him as OC. The last several years we seem stuck on one page of the playbook.

Can’t say am not surprised.

Just saw this game is being moved to Vidor.

Anyone know where the Vidor/Silsbee game will be played? Passed by Silsbee HS on Wednesday and don’t think their stadium will be ready by next Friday.

6-0 Vidor middle of 4.

What’s the stadium size over there? TexasBob list the capacity at 5224. Is that correct?

Deweyville won in 5 innings. Don’t know the score.

Should be a close one and probably one of those “mid-county calls” decides it.

Going off what I saw during the spring game, maybe not. Am excited to see what RJ can do. Think this chance at RB would help him gain some valuable experience. Don’t know why everyone thinks this is the end of his QB career at Texas though. It’s not like the QB never carriers the ball in their offense.

You forgetting Casey Thompson is the backup QB? I hope he gets his shot. I think he has a bright future at Texas.

Am getting them as well. I’ve also already won 100K in Walmart gift cards as well. It’s getting a little annoying.

Anyone know the timeline for completion? Hearing rumors they don’t think it will be done by the first game.

Not just the football field getting a new look.

I’ve supported bonds in the past. The last one failed in my opinion because it didn’t address needs at all the schools, just focused on a new high school. That’s a good question on what it will take to pass a bond. Am not against the turf, but I want to see the needs of each campus addressed.

FEMA is paying for 90% of the cost of the new schools. The other 10% falls on the district. But there are other issues not related to Harvey damage. PFE still has no gym and in portables. VJHS is in desperate need of new classrooms. You have several metal buildings on slabs that have been that way for 30 plus years. Those buildings aren’t meant to be used for that long period of time. Without the passage of a bond, these things have to be addressed some how. This surplus balance seems to be the only way. At this time, turf seems to be a luxury item. It’s just my opinion that these issues not related to Harvey and not having anything to do with FEMA funding need to be addressed. If not now, when?

I’ve got my hotel and tickets for the baseball game that day already. Football can’t get here soon enough.

Texas getting 17 points vs OU. Can I get on that line now?

Just a little criticism got you this fired up? No one is calling for a coaching change. I know the time and sacrifice that no only Matthews but all the other coaches have put in. Matthews has done a greatly job of turning that program around and has the kids buying in. By far he has done more great things that a lot people will ever know. I want to see the best for the kids on and off the field. You don’t think a passing game would compliment that run game? At the end of the day this is nothing more than a discussion.

“Talent” isn’t all that makes a winning team or program. And yes, Vidor has talent on this team and just the same as every team. Is it D1 talent, maybe not but talent is there. Its how you use that talent and the skills you teach those kids that make you successful. Matthews is no doubt a great motivator and does have the heart of his team. What I think is being asked is why over the last several years has there been a lack to adapt and change your scheme. As a coach you should play to the strengths of your talent and skills, not make the talent and skills play to a specific scheme. Throwing a football is a talent, but it’s also a skill that can be coached and developed. Passing has always been done only out of neccessity under Matthews current scheme. Am not saying a total overhaul of Vidors current scheme needs to happen, but a little added wrinkle won’t hurt. When the people in the stands can call the plays before the snap, you know opposing coaches can too.

No spoiler here. Vidor will keep it close in the first half. Nederland will make the adjustments and Vidor won’t have an answer. Nederland pulls away in the second half and wins by 3 td’s, maybe more.

Agree 100%. I believe Texas is 1-2 years out. They remind me of the Astros back in 2015 when they took KC to the limit. Just playing a little above their heads right now, but just give them time.

That’s no secret. 28-21 Vidor at the half. 49-34 BH final. No hard to see who made adjustments.

I would like to see us not under center every play. We need to put in some schemes with the QB in the shot gun. Our line is not use to pass protection blocking, so this will help the QB out and not have to roll out for passes. You can also run from the formation as well. Play calling just seems to be stale. Not seeing anything new from week to week. It’s not hard for teams to defend against you when you’re not showing anything different from week to week.