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Silsbee assistant coach Ira Brooks will be coaching his last home game tomorrow night. Coach Brooks will be retiring at the end of this season. Coach Brooks has been coaching at Silsbee for 32 years. He has been a mainstay and key component to the success of the Tiger Basketball program. His JV teams have always been successful and have won many district championships even when several freshmen and sophomores were playing varsity. Coach Brooks has earned the respect and love from many coaches in our area. He has been a fantastic coach but an even better man. He will be missed. Congrats to my friend Ira.

Long time listener first time caller a couple things here on warm ups 1. You are allowed 21 match games and 3 tournaments (can also do 23 games and 2 tournaments and a few other combinations but no one does that), how many games you play in a tournament doesn't change anything. You can play 6 or you can play 3 and it still counts as a tournament. Jamborees or showcases or whatever you want to call them count as one of your 21 games. The UIL changed this to 21/2 or 19/3 about ten years ago and then changed it back after a year or two due to coaches not being happy at all with the change. Not even sure what the original reasoning was for the change to be honest. 2. The warm-up era was huge when the UIL switched from allowing 2 teams to 3 teams to make the playoffs in the late 90's I think it was. At that point in time (most of the 00's) if you won district you had a first round bye which meant not playing for a week and a half and that was felt to be too long by most coaches, so that is when you saw the warm-up game really take off. Once the UIL allowed 4 teams to make it now there is only a week between games and you started to see less and less warm up games. I also think the mandatory UIL one game suspension for an ejection has played into this as well. Now not only are you risking injury with only a week between games you are also risking the potential of having a first round suspension due to an ejection, so that plays a small role as well. In my opinion (just one coach others may feel totally different), the only real value in warm up games now are like what you see with Coach Sutherland at EC and as mentioned above is you lose so many games to the football team making the playoffs and you have an opportunity to make one up because you didn't even get close to your game limit. Also, if you are a massive powerhouse like Silsbee and you more or less ran through your district without any close games at all like they did several times in the last decade, you don't want to go into the playoffs without having played a close game in a month and a half, so going and playing high level competition in a warm-up game adds value. Also think that if the UIL flips to what they did with volleyball ( and rumor is it is probably going to happen) and the regular season ends on Friday and the first round of the playoffs starts on Thursday/Friday the following week, which would leave Monday/Tuesday as your warm up game options, in my opinion the warm-up game is completely dead at that point.

@BMTSoulja1 why does United have a German shepherd on their scoreboard, a coyote mural on the wall, and their mascot is the Timberwolves? 😂

UIL rules have changed that doesn't allow some teams to play warm up games these days. Teams now have game limits and once they have reached those limits, you are not allowed to play any extra unless it's for district seeding or play in games. Most teams these days play tournaments that are pool play which allows teams to play more tourney games. That adds up over the season. Also several play in multiple holiday jamborees which adds to their totals. Really the only teams that can play warm up games these days are teams that have to wait till football is over to start their basketball season. Sometimes that's two to three weeks after everyone else has started. Usually that is only in the 3A and down classifications. We still have some teams that will play warm up games this year. I have already received info on some of the games. I will be posting a Seed/Play In/Warm Up Game Info thread on Wednesday morning.

Yep. Jimmies and Joes.

This Epstein thread really reminds me of the climate issue democrats are so passionate about. 1950's - Greenhouse effect 1980's - Global Warming 2000's - Climate Change The Epstein Files - Initially - This is the end of trump, we got him now. -After first release - They have redacted names to protect Trump - He's in there somewhere -After Latest release - He's covering for his friends.....

Remember my bee and fly epigram? It applies here.

Looking forward to Warren beating Newton this year when they get a good coach.

yeah …..the border doesn’t bother you till you lose your job to an illegal or your daughter is raped and murder by an illegal. I will say Trump has done an excellent job on the border.

Not sure Republicans would do it anyway. They’re as bad as the Dems now. They may say they want cuts. But, they’re perfectly content to sit back until someone else does the cutting and takes the heat. House Freedom Caucus is the only group even trying to hold a budget. They’re the Ron Paul’s of this generation. Everyone calls them crazy troublemakers.

Not a fan. As I said, this needs to stop.

He definitely would’ve made a huge difference… as well as an another player that saw significant minutes off the bench last season and just decided not to play this year. They did get a couple guys to play that played last year halfway to the season. I think Joubert even having this team close to a playoff spot after what it lost from last year speaks volumes.

We know why they made it that far with Crumedy just like we know why they missed the playoffs with Crumedy. I don't think Barbay ever missed while at Jasper. Not 100% sure about it though.

Man! Where the heck are y’all buying groceries? KROGER: Choice Boneless Beef Brisket Untrimmed Whole in Bag (Limit 1 at Sale Price) $3.99/lb. I never pay full price even before inflation. Pork Butt was $.99/lb. last week. I’m smoking it tomorrow, vacuum packing what we don’t eat for stuffed spuds, brisket enchiladas, & barbacoa tacos. We gat about 4 different meals for about $12.00 total for the main course. 😀

I wonder what would happen to me if I started only following policies I agreed with at work??

No one can give a good reason to oppose this. The voter suppression angle is nonsense.

Yes, he does. 📂🗂️🗄️

Silsbee beat 6A top 10 Summer Creek 3-2 today in tournament play. The girls are very young and are off to a hot start. Freshmen starting at short, 3rd, and RF. 16 + home runs already and the defense is improving. Let’s keep it going.

I agree with that to a point. As I’ve preached my opinion on here many times, it’s a combination of coaches, kids & community support. Really gotta have all 3 if you want continued success. You gotta have a good horse and not a mule for sure. But you also have to have a good jockey/trainer and an owner who’s willing to spend the money it takes. Since we’re doing the Kentucky Derby thing.

You missed his point. I’ll explain it to you. Whether or not aliens are real, or government is covering up for aliens, isn’t relevant to this topic. His point is the Guardians of Pedophiles (“GOP”) are flooding the zone with random distractions to take away from the Epstein cover up. and clearly it works on certain people 😉

What's that quote from future HOF and state champion coach Cornell Thompson once said? "You can't win the Kentucky Derby with a mule". I'll take a multiple state champion coach's word on the subject over anyone else. Now, back to Jasper being open.

No doubt, if it went the other way they would be screaming to stack the court.

Everyone should, it confirms our separation of powers. 🙂

Pretty childish coming from what I believe is an adult…. I don’t anyone on here that claims they support pedo’s. This is an attention post and most of us see right through it….Do better, I know you have it in you somewhere….

WTH?! Alien Files?! Who was asking for that? ……But but but the Dow is over 50,000!!! Hey look over there!! Lol

This Katie Johnson? [Hidden Content]

Talked to Crum at length at the DFW Clinic about the possibility of going to Travis and then last night on the phone....obviously the family dynamic played a big role in his decision....I know that Jasper returns 16 starters...they played 13 sophs and 5 freshman on varsity last year... I think Bronson is the internal candidate if he wants the job and the vibe I got is he does want the job

BC was missing over half the team due to illness

This is the elephant in the room, the excuse you get is Trump brought it up, which he did. Doesn’t change the fact that there was no interest in this or justice for the victims until now. And you’re a supporter of a pedo president if you don’t drop everything and become consumed with this. Ridiculous

It would be nice if people would research before smarting off to other posters.

Key words "used to be". I guarantee FB Travis job pays more than Jasper. As for being forced out? I don't think so but there are some powers in Jasper who aren't happy with how the athletic program had fallen so hard. Him living in an apartment and wife staying in their home in Manvel tells me he was in Jasper only temporarily.

Been sitting on this info for over a week now. Good luck to Coach Crumedy. I have heard that Malcom Bronson will get serious consideration for this job.

Hmmm, America is doomed over the Epstein files. I always thought it would be something like nuclear war. And democrats are going to try to set Trump up again, shocker.

BC program finishes 33-1

Moore needs more touches. That should be a focal point for the playoffs. No team in the Region within division 2 has the size to contest him consistently. WB has two 6'8'' and one 6'9'' to at least bother & help double team him

25-20 BU halftime

Orangefield school board has set a bond election for May 2 for improvements to athletic facilities. The improvements will be turf to football, baseball and softball fields as well as expanded seating, additional lighting and additional parking. Also new pressbox at the football stadium. These are much needed upgrades. Hopefully it will pass this time.

I’m just over here minding my own business.

I’m so tired of the games from both sides. Budget for 10% more on a program, cut it back to a 5% increase from previous year, and proudly announce the program was cut by 5%.

I’ll give you partial credit for trying. Also, because Trump IS spending like a drunken sailor as I’ve mentioned before, and Congress won’t cut. [Hidden Content] Back to Epstein.

Republicans having to step in and fix a mess democrats are incapable of solving. What else is new?

I honestly don’t think Bridge City would gain anything from playing East Chambers… Nothing against EC but they aren’t that great this year. Now Bridge City vs Orangefield would be better

As of early 2026, the Trump administration has significantly reduced the federal workforce, with reports indicating a decline of approximately 220,000 to over 300,000 federal positions since the start of his second term There’s some of your cut spending, how many presidents have talked about shrinking the government, and look here but of course….no credit given

The problem that we’re in now is that with 39 Trillion in debt, we can’t stand anymore tax cuts. “Trickle Down” is a proven long-term failure. Yes, it gives the economy a short term bump, like when Reagan cut taxes and primed the economy in the early 80s… but it lead to the tax increases under HW Bush that had to happen. We’re about 10 years too late on increasing taxes to slow the growth of the debt, and it’s gonna look like the austerity period in Greece around here if it ever happens. Unfortunately, we’ve got the Bankrupter-in-Chief calling the shots and everybody on both sides of the aisle in Congress knows that the only way to keep their job is by promising gifts to the voters who are largely selfish and stupid. Tariffs aren’t the answer, tax cuts aren’t the answer…. We’ve got to cut our spending and that’s harder than ever now that the interest in our debt is the second largest component of our federal spending. At this point more tax cuts are like getting a payday loan to buy a steak when you’ve already got them all over town. Cut spending, but not just on the other guys’ projects… cut something you love.

Beaumont United - 30 La Porte - 51 Final Excellent season!

Obama has his records relating to Maxwell & Epstein sealed. [Hidden Content]

Can we also find out who shot JFK?

This is almost assuredly the most talented team Orangefield has had, led by easily the best player I’ve seen in the 30 years I’ve followed them. Also very happy for a guy who has been one of the best coaches in SETX for years in Whitmire. The one thing that worries me for the playoffs is not having really been challenged since district began (other than at EC sort of). Hoping their depth and experience at the varsity level more than makes up with something they had no control over.

Congrats!!! Recruiters were all over the place the last 2 weeks in SETX. BC and PAM looked like a revolving door with college coaches. Looks like the BC just picked up his 25th offer(?) and a couple of the PAM kids picked up quite a few too ( not sure on the number). I've lost track but SETX is loaded with talent. It's awesome to see the kids in this area getting the attention they deserve.