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16 minutes ago, Cougtalk said:

The number of offensive linemen this would exclude. 

Not to mention the fact that being able to run 8.5 mph for 7 minutes, has nothing to do with being a good football player. That type of training doesn't make you better in the 4th quarter either. We've learned lots about training since those days. 

2 hours ago, wbfan said:

I figured you older folks would enjoy this.

 

I remember this one. Perry (Bradley maybe?) was a speedster!!!

That stinks for Tarkington. Good things were happening on the prairie.

On 5/7/2021 at 6:47 PM, Cougar14.2 said:

Crosby wins the UIL 5A 4x100 state championship. Not near as fast PAM’s state title but pretty good indication of the athletes Crosby had on the football field since all 4 relay members were starters in the football team. 

So impressive. Saw them a handful of times throughout the season and they got better each time. 

Good points. We definitely disagree on the skill level required for T&F. Many of those claiming that DK could make an Olympic team at his current size, are likely in the same boat with you, as far as that's concerned. All good though, because one thing is for sure, he probably did more good for track and field than anyone since Bolt.

Lots of good old track coaches like that. I had one myself. SC coaches are definitely teaching the continuous replication of physical activity required by elite T&F though and it shows.

Elite track and field takes tons of skill. 6A track and field in Texas is elite. Period. 

It does take major talent, but those sport coaches that don't take track coaching seriously, rarely have a TEAM at the state meet.

 I assume you saw DK Metcalf get an extremely respectable 15th out of 17 against those "unskilled" track athletes yesterday. He's a beast, but nowhere close in terms of track skill, just as those sprinters would be on a football field. The country's top few sprinters weren't even in that 100m field. Track should not be compared to football.

Also, some of those SC kids are track only.

20 hours ago, Tyerman said:

He just won the 800 with a time of 1:54.71

Blazing! Congrats to the whole family!!!

excellent!

Does Lloyd Cain still coach the distance kids there?

2 hours ago, STiger85 said:

A friend of mine would like to know what schools have baseball in lower grades? If that is what your calling feeder schools?

I think by feeder programs, he means the quality local leagues and even travel teams that feed successful programs. My son is 13 and we're starting to get a little more serious about baseball. In the couple dozen times we've played in Beaumont, I've only seen one team that feeds into United. They were athletic, but were very young where baseball skills are concerned. There are some folks trying though.

Man... that's really sad. These kids live in an entirely different universe than the one that most kids will ever know. 

incredible

2 minutes ago, dayton said:

Double post

1 hour ago, aledoalumni said:

What do you mean by Aledo? Are you talking about the coaches? Parents? Kids? Who are the ones recruiting? Maybe the winning does the recruiting. You tell me. 

At this point, the kids/families come without prompting from anyone. Everyone wants to be a winner. Some will buy a house or rent an apartment in district to do it. I'd be willing to bet that at this point, Aledo is doing things as clean or cleaner than anyone in the state. Not that they ever weren't. They keep winning and the kids are in district well before they get to varsity. Just my guess/thoughts.  

I know about the QB move-in, but I don't believe for a second, Buchanan hunted him down all the way in California.

Man.... I remember him from the old FNE board. (Think that was the name of that site.)  Prayers for the family and for you too, Pakronos.

On 1/6/2021 at 9:41 AM, AggiesAreWe said:

Don't forget Silsbee's Brandi McCain. Played several years in WNBA.

Was just telling my kids about her the other day. I remember seeing her fill it up at Dayton. And she did it shooting with BOTH hands. Amazing player!

Just now, SmashMouth said:

Not sure, but the kid is world class. No joke. 

That's awesome. Super interesting for a kid growing up in this part of Texas.

Much respect for this move. Just out of curiousity since this is a reason you don't hear often ... what sort of dancing does his son do?

Crazy. Everything is going CEK's way right now!

21 hours ago, MrFleet23 said:

Someone said that CHS just doesn’t seem to be enthusiastic, and I think that’s directly related to the coaching staff. Not bashing coaches but... the Dayton game got a lil chippy and the CHS coaches were trying to calm the players meanwhile Dayton coaches were firing their guys up. (It didn’t help) I would be playing up that emotion but cautioning against getting penalties.  Especially with the way they’ve been playing lately, and with a district rival coming to town the next wk.

We did have a big tackle for loss after the fight. Lol

7 hours ago, Phisical Atmosphere said:

They don't have documentation

I guess they were wearing signs. Lol

I’ll agree to disagree.

3 hours ago, Cougar14.2 said:

Smh, Man Coach I just wasn’t going to point anything like that out in this environment. What I will say is how it’s odd that both Crosby and Dayton have experienced a demographic shift, yet Cosby views is as having access to additional athletes but some Dayton folk not so much? 
 

Funny how I never heard mention of that when Juan Carranco was an all-state kicker and signal caller Andres Herrera had them in the 3rd round. I believe he was actually the last Dayton to also beat Crosby, and you know how much weight that carries down HWY 90. 

Herrera also threw to a pretty good receiver named Armando Reyes! Lol

Like I said. Weak cop out.

5 hours ago, Uncle Pig said:

What’s your reasoning behind Dayton not being as good? I mean let’s face it they’ve never been a “dynasty” but they were at least somewhat successful back in the day. 

I’d say talent IS a big factor. It takes special talent for deep playoff runs, which we’re probably a little short on, but I believe there is plenty there to be competitive. I realize I’m in the minority there, but even teams with a downturn in talent can execute and compete. I don’t have the answer for why that hasn’t happened. I just don’t believe “illegals” are the root of it. 

You saw documentation on all these "illegals"? Come on, man.

The Broncos threw 4 interceptions and fumbled once in the first half. That's not a demographic issue. They're working to rectify those things. The coaches will coach the kids up. Dayton's got some good groups coming up that includes some talented Hispanic kids. Kids born in the states. Give me a break with that nonsense.

There might be some handfuls of illegal citizens, but the majority of those that you're generalizing, have the proper paperwork, are here for the right reasons and their children (many born here) are achieving good things in spite of their circumstances. Those breaking the law are being removed as well as can be expected. That's affected someone close to me, so I know that for a fact.    

And for the Danaher/CC Calallen commenters... That team would wipe the floor with plenty of more "talented" teams in this area on any given year. Coaches gotta coach the kids they've got. Dayton knows that and will do that. What a weak cop out!!!

Complying would have worked here. She's fortunate that the officer was gentle. 

Liberty is Feb 28 this year.