tigerheart

[quote name="AltoJacketFan5" post="1240195" timestamp="1343345771"]

Not even close?  What makes you think SA will "run away" with the district?  Alto blasted yall last year and only beat West Sabine by 14.  I'll admit I'd probably put SA as #1 to start.

I'll say this, you better beat Alto this year with your Sr. filled team, cause we'll be the team next year returning 17/18 starters.  Lotsa young studs coming up at Alto,  06'/07' like talent in the Soph./Jr. class.!
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San Augustine beat West Sabine 35-0, dont know where your getting your information. The coaches in San Augustine and the players are well aware that Alto beat them last year. Thats what matters.

[quote name="pinelandflash" post="1238806" timestamp="1343007456"]
Glad to see my post has stirred up a little controversy! Sometimes that is more fun the games themselves! All I was saying is dont underestimate them. @jessejames: yes those type games are often quite intense and entertaining to watch. See you on 10/26! @89falcon: yes, I agree both tanner and whitaker will be in the running for mvp, but so will lacey. All three are amazing athletes and are exciting to watch.If you go watch any of them, as T.O. would say, "Getcha popcorn ready!" Can't wait to tee it up in August!!!
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I think the 2nd place team from district 10 will be in the regional finals...as for the 3rd place team they have Mart waiting on them in the 2nd round.  If you can't beat Alto or SA (who i predict 1,2 in district 10) then your chances of beating Mart are slim to none.  But it's not even a guarantee that the 3rd place team gets out of the first round.  Chances are you'll be playing Joaquin or Carlisle...and West Sabines recent history with Joaquin hasn't been good.  At best I'm gonna give West Sabine two rounds deep and bowing out to Mart...and thats at best...its not a knock at West Sabine, its just my opinion which i think is based on pretty good logic

[quote name="H-D BOBCAT 55" post="1236302" timestamp="1342459017"]
To answer your question truthfully, a great successful year, would be a playoff win. Yes obtaining the district championship would be good, but it's time we get back to winning playoff games. I believe under Finney playoff victories and a state championship are coming.
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Thats all I was looking for...I wasn't trying to get in to all the other hogwash talk that just happened between those other two.  I've said it once and I'll say it again, Coach Finney was a great hire.  But the UIL didn't do any favors in the districting.  Hull-Daisetta would have been better off in the long run if the Region 3 districts were adjusted as so...

Iola should have been in District 12, San Augustine and West Sabine should have been in District 11 and Timpson should have been in District 10.  Now you have 4 districts with 5,5,5 and 6 teams respectively. 

[quote name="H-D BOBCAT 55" post="1236164" timestamp="1342406209"]
Very good points, I can see why yall would think these things. Normangee, Lovelady and Groveton will be good ways to prove our worth. I can see HD going anywhere from 7-3 to 10-0. And I really believe Alto and San Augustine are beatable. Seems like HD has always over the years, been dealt one of the best teams in state in the first round. Used to always be Groveton or Alto in the first round. Some teams every year play very weak teams in the early rounds. Basicly some very good H-D teams in the past were beat in the first rounds by state champs, teams that go to semi finals or very deep. And Falcon don't be so sure about HD being slow footed. If you knew what I know, that statement would not have been made.  ;) HD will suprise and dominate this year.  8) Who messed with the poll?
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55 I will give you this.  Coach Finney was a great hire for Hull-Daisetta he is only going to help the program.  And I agree with you that Normangee, Lovelady and Groveton are good games for you.  I think with Coach Finney at the helm HD is a solid playoff pick out of that district.  But here's the problem...if you finish 1st or 2nd in district (which I think you will) you are going to play Alto or San Augustine in the 2nd round.  If we're being realistic, those teams are going to be favored.  The have size, they have speed, they have experience.  Yes they are beatable, but the chances of that happening (unless your name is Mart, in which case i say its 50/50) are slim.  So i'm just asking, what will Hull-Daisetta call "successful" this year? 

And To HDBobcat9, your right your schedule is an improvement.  Still no barn-burner by any means, but an improvement.  There isn't a team on that schedule though that will prepare you for what you are going to see with Alto, Mart or San Augustine.  Those three have speed coming out of their ears, size, experience and great coaching.  But I'm asking you the same question, what will Hull-Daisetta call a "successful" year?  If you go 8-2 or 10-0 and then lose in your first or second round playoff game, is it successful?

[quote name="H-D BOBCAT 55" post="1236033" timestamp="1342378519"]
Glad I could make yall smile. And negative ghost rider, this years H-D Bobcats will not be terrible. I will remind you at the end of the season.  ;) 8)
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I'm just curious but define "not terrible" for me.  Even if let's say you go 10-0, who on your schedule will be a quality win? And will it matter when you get beat in the second round by Alto or San Augustine?  Because let's just be honest...that schedule isn't much to brag about.  Lovelady is probably the best team on there and if I remember correctly they lost some good talent to graduation.  Your 2A opponents are consistently sitting at home come playoff time.  And your district opponents haven't been to good when they are in the playoffs. 

Wolves looked mighty good! Lost in the semis to eventual champion Gilmer by 2 29-27 I believe. Probably would have beat Gilmer the 2nd time but 95 degree weather coupled with SA playing their 4th game in a row and 5 out of 6 caught up to them. Many many bright spots for SA including several young kids (9th and 10th graders next year) going toe to toe with Gilmer in the semi-final game.