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I miss the post game interviews from coach t lol.. the new coach is just like " yeah that was a really good team we played just missed on some opportunities"... coach t would or been like. I wasn't happy with the way we played they better figure it out or I'll find some one who will.. and that's a speech after a 3 touchdown win lol... don't wanna hear the one after a loss haha

Bug, I think it's many things that begin with changing from the 50. I think the present coach is a great person, but, I think it's a poor decision to come in and the first thing you do is change the first thing you said you wouldn't change. That also happens to be the foundation the program was built on. You know, it's kind of one of those deals, if your going to come in and change the foundation of the program, you sure as heck better be successful at it. I agree with DJ in that we don't have the personnel to run the 40. There's a reason we ran the 50 all these years. The lineman you need at the 3 techniques we don't have every year. The 50 plays into what we have in abundance, quickness. That, and we don't tackle like Mustangs anymore and I can only wonder if we still hit and tackle in practice (we may, that's just speculation). I've seen the people on FB blaming it on a young team and an overall lack of talent from years past. I coached these kids and the 10 classes before them. This class has as much talent, experience and ability as the last 2 or 3. All in all, I hope they get this thing rolling. But, when you make changes to something that didn't need changes, you put yourself on a much shorter leash than you would had you truly attempted to "continue the tradition".

I don’t think talent is down. I wish I could find the podcast from early August where the 3 guys from Texas High School football made their predictions for the state championship games in all classes. All three of them picked a WO-S-Carthage matchup and two of them picked WO-S to win it all.

I sure thought he was gonna be the next wos coach. And did most of the city. I know he's an offensive guy but he knows what mustang football is about. And he would of got the right guy to run the defense without changing the formation. Plus I think the offensive would be alot better with him there..... just my thoughts while I've been watching college ball all day drinking a few 😅

Hard to see the big picture from 100 miles away. Most of those folks drive in, and most of us drive out. The new plant about to be built. Money yes, population growth no. I actually think it's gonna be worse for us. If people move in to work they're gonna buy in BC, OF, or LCM. Not to mention our stadium is gonna stink like some others I've been to that are close to refineries. One thing that does keep people here is the program. Now there's another option. Peevey knew what was coming his way. Smartest move I've seen in a long time. And the "in or OUT" comment? I've always been IN. Even when we weren't winning state every year. So have others here on this site who have the rings to prove it. They're not happy with the situation either. There's also another prominent citizen, and former player, that WE see on TV representing US in various ways. I haven't seen him at a game yet either. So when I walked out early in the 3rd against PNG, it hurt to know that they had let us all down. They as in those in charge of making the decisions. Either the coach who proclaimed to keep the tradition the same. Or the DC that didn't know our system. Or the Super that wouldn't take any recommendations from the committee. Or those elected officials who know what's best, and don't care about the voices of the constituents. Anyway back to this game... is Shaw gonna be back? Heard he was injured with his ankle wrapped after the Newton game.

Things like this have been happening forever. Access to news 24/7 makes it seem like the world is ending.

Huffman game was on TL but like I said, can't always trust that the game will be broadcast till after the fact. I can only state what I know for fact. No speculation. Coach T and staff on many occasions scouted a team that they put emphasis on when they had the opportunity to see them live (i.e. bye week or played on Thursday). I have been in several press boxes and seen this with my own eyes. Coach H was one of those staff members that I personally saw do this. He's just learning from the best. Coach T is old school and when he had an opportunity to see a team live that he put emphasis on, he took it. Didn't want to count on some outside broadcast entity to do it for him. BTW, this is as recent as last year. I can say over the years, Hooks and Thompson scouted more teams in advance (weeks out) than most coaching staffs did in this area. I have seen them many times in press boxes and the bleachers in Silsbee and other places and it not necessarily be the opponent for next week.

Thanks. Yeah, I was listening to the game and watching a good one as well. I guess we are coming around after losing to Woodville. It was a good win and now it's time for district! Go Eagles!

I have personally seen Coach T and his staff scout a team that was that many weeks out. His emphasis was on district opponents and not so much on non district opponents. Particularly when you don't play on a Friday night and you have an opportunity to see that team live. Just saying it happens all the time.

Idk. He said they were scouting Silsbee the night after lcm game. Not png? Not Newton? A 3 weeks down the road game. So focus could've been somewhere else.

Y'all have a scrappy squad there 09. Hope the best for you all in district!

West Orange Stark wins this game! Maybe. If not, Silsbee will win. I guarantee it.

Doesn’t surprise me at all. There behavior seems to permeate through their players and some of their fans which is short for fanatics.

Man, I do hate to post this, but is this increase in crime in our society threatening HS football? Had a potential mass shooting situation at Everman HS in the Dallas area. It was thwarted by a tip, and the alleged potential shooters were stopped just before they got to the stadium. [Hidden Content] Then at a game in Maryland, the two teams got into a serious fight part way through the 3rd Qtr. As you’d expect, it flowed into the stands as well. The two teams football playing has been placed on hold as of now. [Hidden Content] I sure hope actions like this don’t become the norm. As a society we need to get our act together.

I remember the old drive in where home depot is

I agree with you. Was very perplexed by the decision in the first place. Westbrook has struggled on defense for a long time. They weren’t great when they played for the state title. I watched them play, and they were constantly misaligned, out flanked, and poorly coached. Just my opinion, anyways. I’d be most concerned about the discipline of the kids and the structure of the program moving forward as well. WOS will always have talent, and tough kids. That’s not a question.

There is nothing here for the kids to do I remember back in the day we had a putt putt a movie theater a bowling alley now there is nothing

I count 7 former players/coaches currently on staff. That's one of the main things I can't understand. It's not a completely new staff and perhaps that has more to do with it. These grown men have never worked together as a team. One advantage to the guy they could've brought in. He would've brought his staff and kept the some of the old too.

Great post!

Its Dr Horton Homes in LCM school district. Everyone has been complaining about. I dont know of any new neighborhoods going up in WOS though

As a public school administrator, over the last few years, there have been a substantial increase in student infractions in all areas of discipline, in my opinion. Society, as a whole, is part of the problem. My hope and prayer is that our student athletes will stay focused and continue to be leaders on campuses. Unfortunately, we still have to deal with all the variables that have an effect on school sports.

You know Gasilla, I can't put my finger on why we are not playing better. Is it all because of the 50 defense, or is it the attitudes of the fans and the players are feeling their reactions. One thing I want coach H. to do better beside having the team ready to win is to... get into the shoes of the refs, make them feel his raft if he feels that they made a bad call against his team LOL.

Or the turf? What is the deal all of a sudden that teams think they need artificial grass?

Yep. WOS had the highest winning percentage in the state using the same system every year. Why would these guys come in here and screw it up?

With the rise of Hudl, scouting isn't done like it used to be. Most scouting now is done via Hudl in lieu of the cost of sending out scout teams all over the place.

You never do.

BH could’ve scored 80-90 points. Subs were in by halftime. Memorial will win big.

We have 8 back on each side of the ball from a regional finalist. The senior class didn't lose from 7th thru JV. Talent isn't the issue.

After seeing both teams play, I would say you are correct sir. I would have to add that I believe Silsbee is a better coach team also. I believe Silsbee will get the W.

Bottom line this Silsbee team is just the better team. And will be even better next year. And Silsbee will also have a new weapon on the team next year at QB" coming home.! 🤗

Orange is a dying town with no economy which good athlete would move here and play sports ? Coach hooks and coach Thompson was the magic of the wos program now they are gone so is the magic !

It was a joke Soulja. No malicious intent.

They can't!! Kids will play hard. Coaching nonexistent. And lol, Toby Foreman made a FB post how they won. And thanking Roy lock for the 50 defense.and slowing down one of the top QB'S AND top wrs in high school.i wonder who that was for hmm!! Lol, and to made matters worse. The videos that's on FB everyone is sharing.how former players blasting this coaching staff. Hoping for better days.i don't see it.i think it will only get worse.

He will just blame it on that North Shore recruits.

Hopefully the back-ups get some extended playing time in this one and we come out of this game healthy. 🤞🏾

Which game are you asking was on TL? As for scouting the upcoming team, pretty sure the staff has already had film (Hudl) on that team. Just an opportunity to catch a district team live. Can't always depend on TL doing the game until after the fact. Also, sometimes those TL camera angles don't do a scout justice.

Everything in society is being threatened. The classic battle between good and evil. We still pray on the field before every game. It's something that has little affect on the outcome. But more affect on those student-athletes that participate. Sports can save many young men who otherwise wouldn't have that positive support group.

I’m afraid mediocrity has begun, WOS always had the IT factor , that intangible thing that makes champions . Even when out matched they win . But IT has left the campus , Silsbee wins this one .

You guys gotta stop comparing Coach Hickman to Coach T or Hooks. Give him time and he will have WOS back right. Im pull against him this weekend but I will tell you, he is a solid coach. Is talent down this year in WOS?

If it's October 7th and you plan to stay in Abilene that night, I would recommend heading to Strawn for some Chicken Fried at Mary's before going over to Gordon to watch Gordon-Gorman. About an hour drive from Abilene but it should be a good game. Or best matchup in the state that weekend might be Cherokee at Richland Springs. Drive down then maybe spend the night in Brownwood or San Saba afterwards. Huge rivalry game and lots of bad blood it seems over the 3 year suspension of Jerry Burkhart, Richland Spring's coach. It's about 2 hours from Abilene.

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Possibly. But also could be a reference to the the great old chain gang defenses WO-S used to have since Shoemaker is running the 5-0. “Link it Up”.

Pittman probably had someone cuss them out on the sideline lol. He aint going to do it.

If I’m not mistaken the Venable kid is a Soph. He’ll be racking up yards for 3 years.

112%

Yes I re-watched it on line. No matter how much kids celebrate there was NO excuse for the Crosby coaching staff to run out on the field and make contact with BH players. NONE. I am surprised no repercussions are in the works for the Crosby staff. Their players conducted themselves pretty well until the Crosby coaches melted down. P ought to clue in, you dish it out? Then you need to take it like a man.

Our kids deserve better !! Thanks to the supt.harris hires someone that has never coached a game. So, basically it trickled down hill.so it will only get worse.so, can't just pick one position. It's all bad.im just wondering are there anyone in the press box?? I'm clueless of what we're doing on either side of the ball.

No excuses. Crosby looked like trash tonight

That's the perfect format for an update . 👍🏽👍🏽

Houston Chronicle has BH ranked #5 in the area. I know it’s early, but they have looked really good so far.