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There's two things I would point to: 1) If your child is planning to play in the NCAA they better get used to practicing at 6AM regardless of the temperature. 2) You're going to get more out of your reps, especially the ones later in practice, if you're not getting beat down by the sun. There's a fine line between the benefits of practicing in the heat vs the detriment due to sapped energy levels and attention span.

Houston with an 11-2 win over Arlington. Astros are now in first place for the first time since April 3rd when they were 5-2. Houston has won 9 of last 10 and are 12 games above .500 (36-24, .600) since May 20.

10am and we're in the red... "2-hour max practice time. Players are restricted to helmet, shoulder pads, and shorts" Coaches around the state are monitoring their current conditions and will adjust as always. No real threat of missing practice in November December because of this. Hopefully they'll be smart and get the work in early.

5-4 win for Houston. Astros have now won 5 straight and 10 of last 11. Have 1 1/2 game division lead. Go for the sweep tomorrow.

People tend to have different opinions on what making America great looks like. It’s more than a narrow biased catch phrase.

Should the UIL require open enrollment schools to play sports in the highest classification? The private schools who elect to play in the UIL are required to play in the highest classification. Houston's Strake Jesuit comes to mind. SJ's enrollment fluctuates between 1,200 and 1,400, but the SJ sports teams must play in 6A. Should the open enrollment schools be treated the same way? Both systems, private education and open enrollment public schools, can cherry pick athletes.

No it doesn't, the only player making over $1M on Baylor's roster is DJ Lagway who was a 5* coming out of high school and started two years in the SEC. The only way you get those NIL numbers listed above are to be an elite high school recruit or a big time transfer that produced at your previous stop. A low rated 4* or a 3* is going to have to earn their money once they get to campus. Prior to Baylor signing Lagway this year they signed Walker White from the portal who was a top 5-8 QB in the nation before singing with Auburn out of high school, he's already out the door again on the way to Central Arkansas. I highly doubt he's collected $300k after three years on P4 rosters. Baylor has had three players drafted in the last four years which is basically when the NIL era kicked off, two have been linemen. If you're good enough to make "millions" in the trenches in college you're most likely getting drafted. Outside of a guy Baylor is willing to overpay for in the portal from time to time to get him to Waco nobody they're willing to pay that type of money to would actually stay there because better teams/playoff contenders would pay more.

Also, this win secures the Silver Boot for the Astros. That makes 10 consecutive years Houston has won the Silver Boot. A friend of mine asked, "Is this even a rivalry anymore?"

Poor Dezenzo, with a position player pitching for the Rangers and the bases loaded, they pinch hit him for Alvarez and he got booed. Of course the boos were for the substitution, not the player. That had to be tough.

Along with leading the West, the Astros now have the same record as Cleveland who presently hold the final wild card spot. Nice change of status in just a few weeks for the club.

We'll be previewing each class over the next few weeks Here is Class 1A/2A

If they had placed a financial penalty on the contractor for failing to meet the deadline, the stadium would have been open.

I just want to get 2 of 3. But a sweep would be nice. Pitching matchups for the 3 game series: Eovaldi vs. Brown DeGrom vs. Blanco Rocker vs. ????

You need to give it a rest, it's 2026. 😎

We cant compare games to practice...games are much easier and less strenuous than practice....I was told by an AT that 95% of heat related issues take place during practice. Games have built in breaks much moreso than practice If we are talking about varsity football games start in the evening....WGBT won't be an issue at 7pm if its an issue for freshman/JV games then push start time back a bit or play Sat AM the hand wringing is typical anytime something new happens...coaches will adapt and adjust just fine

I’m sure the upcoming football season will work out fine despite these new rules and people yelling at clouds shaking their fist…

Hot!

3-2 win for Houston. Astros remain 2 games back of Arlington for division lead. Houston has won 7 of last 8.

I say pitching because that’s what the game is all about. We have plenty of fire power, they just forget to show up some games. Hard to believe Imai was part of the combined no-hitter. I went to bed on them too. Had to get up early. Them west coast games are tough. Lol

Tatsuya Imai has to go. He has failed to get out of the FIRST inning in three of his 15 starts this season and has thrown fewer than five innings eight times. This information is courtesy of Chandler Rome who I follow on the X (old twitter) platform. The Stone Cold Astros podcast believes Dana Brown is a lame duck. The Astros will let him ride out this season, the last year of his contract. If the Astros make a deadline trade, supposedly Brown wants a bat. Espada is asking for starting pitching. Which one will win that tug-of-war?

You know who you are. Lol

The worst thing Massie has done was force Trump to sign off on the Epstein Transparency Act which became law. Ever since then Trump has been butthurt. Massie has voted with Trump 91% of the time. He just doesn’t worship his party, he listens to his constituents and his votes show it. lol

What’s sad is people swallowing everything Trump does and says without questioning anything. Thats what you call sad and pathetic. lol

Don't trust anything Massie says? He's a turncoat!

So why spend so long trying to negotiate?

Well said. 🙂

4-1 win over White Sox. That's 5 straight wins. Brown with a very good outing. 7 IP, 0 runs on just 2 hits, 7 K's and no walks.

Blame it on the select sports culture........ If I don't like it one place we will just go somewhere else and parents have encouraged it. Kids play for the name on the back instead of the name on the front now.

I was answering your questions that you directed to me. Not concerned if you believe them or not. I am happy that I can contribute to those charities.

The stat shown in game about Alvarez having 8 homeruns against the Rangers while only 3 teams have 1 more on the season than he has by himself is outstanding. He is a one-man gang!

Hader 15 saves. Sousa made it scary interesting, I thought Blanco pitched pretty well no decision. Okert wins\

Exactly 💯

If you and your family haven't grown up/lived in a community your whole life, are you actually beholden to the name on the front of the jersey though? When I was young my family lived in Trinity Gardens in NE Houston in what is now North Forest's attendance zone. Imagine being a life long resident of that community in today's time and having North Shore, CE King and Summer Creek who are all open enrollment football powerhouses 10 mins away. If your kid was any good you'd basically be doing them a disservice by keeping them there simply for "loyalty" purposes. It 100% matters where you play today

Catching a B-T-A in that 1st one though. 😁

This

Class 3A!!

I don't know what cope is.

I will as soon as you stop recycling that old tagging me in Beaumont crime articles. That’s tired and old material.

I believe once your in the "red". Maximum practice time is 1 hour, and no protective equipment can be worn. No conditioning either, but be ready to compete in a game the next day even if it's hotter.

30 days... Hope everyone is buckled up. This is gonna' be a fun district to watch.

These people are mentally ill and insane!

Abreu sure likes to get you on the edge of your seat. Sousa saved the day on that situation. Astros are much better when Peña is leading off. I don’t understand subbing Allen late for Altuve. Guess that’s why I’m not a manager. lol. All in all, it was a good win.

Even when Hunterslaptop has to make up a ridiculous number like 48, everyone knows he’s talking trash. It’s how he operates.

I think he went in with the noblest of intentions. Whether convinced by outside intel or not is irrelevant. He made the choice. My firm belief is he thought Iran would fold, and collapse early on. He didn't understand the regime, and has recently admitted as much when he backtracked on thinking he could negotiate with them, and called them crazy. He should have known all along. But, many Western minds just don't get it. They can't tie the religious zealot mind to something they can comprehend. Yes. I believe he feels it needs to be done. But, not for altruistic reasons, or even National Security. Now, it's his pride, arrogance, and legacy. He doesn't want the black mark. He wants to be remembered as the POTUS who stopped the terrorist regime and proxies in the Middle East, and this isn't looking good for him. All politicians have egos. His is one of--if not the--biggest I can recall in my 60+ years. He can't stop now. That being said, round up the C-130's, their escorts & about 4 MOABs, and let it rain. Then, decide if a tactical ground assault in key, specific areas is still required. Stop with the pinpoint pricks that cost over $1MM a pop. Bury an area with a $250k munition that will make them think Allah has arrived as they desire. Guarantee if 4 or 5 MOABs shook the country almost simultaneously, it might be a wake-up, come to Allah moment. At least, there wouldn't be much for the IRGC to recover and reconstitute.

Wish we had Jordan Jones coming up with them next year.

The same people who gave every kid a trophy are the same people who don't think the kids can exercise outside. Just let them stay inside and play Sega football against each other.

Might win 10 games. Doubt they will make it to the 4th round. 10 wins may ride on whether or not they beat Crockett and EC.

There are 1200 to 1500 D1QB’s actively committed in high school each year. Div. 1 usually carry 3to4 QB’s on their roster. Just because a kid gets an offer from Baylor does not mean he will be a millionaire like some people believe. Nothing is definite until he gets that offer in writing.