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Them folks in the South end are going to be calling for his head by the time pre district is over with. Can you say 4th coach in 4 years. They won't be able to do it till 2016, but they need to remove Memorial from their schedule...

To Ozen's defense I hate that they're forced to play two 5A schools in non district play. PA should be taking off the schedule especially when you're trying to turn a program like Ozen around.

To be fair, PAM is an extremely tough first test. They have as good of a 1-2 backfield punch as anyone and a very stingy defense. Let's see how they do against teams that aren't the best in SETX before writing the Panthers' obituary.

Didn't take long to start in on the new coach.

The B.S our own people put us thru = priceless

Bring home the win for 22 5A! Go Panthers!

Might have to change my pick for this week

I'll agree that it is way to early to make this comparison. He hasn't earned it yet. But I'll give him credit for three things.
1. He has talent.
2. He has confidence.
3. People might forget but Ford wasn't the back people were talking about until his Sophomre year. He had to run behind a lot of talent before he got to be the man. The other RBs even picked on him in a Beaumont Enterprise interview that he was too skinny. But he did the work and will always be talked about when it comes to Wildcat football. Ford set the bar.

I hope Ty earns the right to be placed in such good company.

There is a lot that can go wrong in a season. Staying healthy with the amount of carries (513) Fred had over his career is a feat in itself. Talk to us after his Sophomore season so we can see if he has made a dent in the 4,968 yards or 64 touchdowns. Or better yet, just win state...

There is a lot that can go wrong in a season. Staying healthy with the amount of carries (513) Fred had over his career is a feat in itself. Talk to us after his Sophomore season so we can see if he has made a dent in the 4,968 yards or 64 touchdowns. Or better yet, just win state...

I think you need to quit hyping your nephew or son or yourself up.. Let the kid play a FULL season and stop worrying about being as good as Fred ford and other players in the area.. 😏

Ive never been in band and all 6 of my kids prefer the athletic side of things but from what I gather, they go to UIL competitions because they have to and they tend to not do well. It's not a secret. The kids and staff look forward to the "show" competitions which has other bands of their same styles and the Jaguars usually get the highest marks possible.

So just like the Central band gets low marks in the UIL competition, YOUR band would get low marks in a "show" competition. Don't knock a school and their style because it isn't what you like. Just like some football coaches prefer to pass the ball and some prefer to run it as for offensive schemes go, it doesn't make either style right or wrong. Band directors are allowed to create their own style (maybe not at your school) and it doesn't make either wrong are right. In the end, it's all about the kids and not what a few posters on here like and dislike.

Every year Central's band is the only band that gets its on thread, i truly wonder why. Carry on band...

I'll be "made in the shade". ;) :D
 
BG, have you ever sat on the Memorial side during their games?

I always thought Jr. High and middle school was one in the same...

You are SO far from accurate and obviously have not witnessed Show Bands at the Highest level. Dont let these high schools, who work hard btw, fool you.The work and intensity put into the style would rival any top college football team and the intensity of competition, an nfl playoff game. You sound bitter and seem a tad bit secretly envious by the attention and admiration show style bands get. What does NOT give your argument any validity is the fact that you've NEVER been in a show style band. If you had been, you'd know better than to make such a shallow statement. Now.....back to football.........PLEASE

I agree. Extremely shallow comment...

were the only team in this matchup with a stable of RBs who btw dont waste energy playing defense.

I can just give you my opinion from strickly a football person with no interest in band or any understanding or association of band.  I have witnessed both styles alot.  When I watch Central or Ozen I am entertained and usually watch the whole show. 
 
I say congratulation to the schools that use halftime to practice their marches and UIL competetion and get 1 and 2's.. but from just a fan of football that is not entertaining and I can not name one school that got 1's or won that competetion or however they compete?  but i can remember the last time i watched central band and can even tell you which songs they played.  
 
theres a reason they schedule concerts during the superbowl or nfl games and dont have the military out doing marches.  just sayin!

Wow I was trying to get everyone pumped up for this weekend not a band debate...keep doing what your doing central band cause I know most of the PNG fans love it

Wow! I'm sending my kids over to your house. Send them back when your done. lol

My Son(Twin) is a member of the Blue Wave Panther Band. He works extremely hard on his music & his field performances. He's also a Football player & both had high demands this summer. This kid had 6 am weight training & 8am - 6pm Band camp. Once football practice started he has to attend both. This kid plays FB on JV & Bass Clarinet in the Band. Some of the sounds you hear this year, he helped arrange & he gives the sheet music.
I know how extremely hard Bands work, not to mention the kids who participate in numerous activities. So, after hearing of my Son's schedule, do you think he gives a rat's .... If anyone complains? I introduced him to the Great Stevie Wonder's music, his Passion has gone to another level. He is a good Football player, but he's a Musician First.
BTW he plays piano also. So, when you venture out to games this week, think about the work these kids put in for your Entertainment. Without these kids, I can't surf the Music stations in my car. Think about that for a moment

Ok.....I cant take it any more.....some of this argument is based STRONGLY off of personal opinion. I fear some opinions are rooted in something very ugly.....BUT.....moving forward I'll say this: as a former athlete who gave up sports for music and band (which earned me a scholarship btw) I think the argument about Central's band and Ozen for that matter is rooted in selfishness and the wrong kind of pride. The pride or arrogance that says conform to "our style" and "your style" will never be accepted or taken seriously. I've been truly blessed to be a part of both worlds(so to speak). In hs I marched in a well known school around here, and yes we made one's at uil because we focused on THAT competition and what it would take to be successful there. And it was fun and fulfilling.....but when I went to college....oh my.....I was introduced to a WHOLE new thing. The competition level was "turned up" 100 degrees. I was blessed to be a part of the "World Famed" Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band. No, we did not get invited to the band festivals or dci type competitions (which I love btw..lol), but we do have an extensive list of accomplishments. Try the FIRST Super Bowl halftime show (followed by about six more since then), nba, nfl, cfl, and arena football halftimes and games, presidential inaugurations here....and in other countries. When Clemson and Wake Forest played in the Mirage Bowl in Tokyo, Japan a while back they left both their bands at home and invited Grambling to take BOTH their places.....why you ask? Because there was/is a need for SOMETHING DIFFERENT. U.I.L. is NOT the "all end" for marching bands. Sorry....Maybe for your school's band it is, but not everyone's. And that's ok if it is. Heck, the band kids appreciate the different styles of band more than some grown folks do. Now I'll say this....Central is loud. Some folks don't do loud.....some folks, particularly young ppl, only know loud. Soft, controlled, and tame won't cut it, especially at a football game. The Panthers and Jags and even Titans bands and other schools generate excitement for their fan base and even opposing schools fans as well.Appreciate the variety!!!! Our district is LOADED with it. That's a beautiful thing!! Now let's have a good year and encourage ALL of the kids participating. Trust me....they ALL put in a lot of work to bring to us all!!

Ive never been in band and all 6 of my kids prefer the athletic side of things but from what I gather, they go to UIL competitions because they have to and they tend to not do well. It's not a secret. The kids and staff look forward to the "show" competitions which has other bands of their same styles and the Jaguars usually get the highest marks possible.

So just like the Central band gets low marks in the UIL competition, YOUR band would get low marks in a "show" competition. Don't knock a school and their style because it isn't what you like. Just like some football coaches prefer to pass the ball and some prefer to run it as for offensive schemes go, it doesn't make either style right or wrong. Band directors are allowed to create their own style (maybe not at your school) and it doesn't make either wrong are right. In the end, it's all about the kids and not what a few posters on here like and dislike.

Every year Central's band is the only band that gets its on thread, i truly wonder why. Carry on band...

Knod, for all the games you attend this year, I want you to pay attention to the visitor and home sides at halftime and see how many people leave their seats as soon as the teams go in for halftime. Now when we Central plays Nederland (I'm assuming that's who you are with) October 10th, pay attention to how many people remain in their seats as the Jaguars band "entertains"...

It's like apples and oranges or me keeping it real, a white and black thing. I don't knock the UIL competitions and the bands that do great there but they are not catered to "US" and Ozen if you can follow me. The Jags still go there and compete but that's not what they are working on on a daily basis. If you were to ever pass by there practice field you would see them "working hard" for their show routines.

Ever since Central switched to that style of band, their band numbers have doubled if not tripled as for kids participating. So in the end it's all about the kids for me. Is it all about the kids for you or do you have a hidden agenda???

Ive never been in band and all 6 of my kids prefer the athletic side of things but from what I gather, they go to UIL competitions because they have to and they tend to not do well. It's not a secret. The kids and staff look forward to the "show" competitions which has other bands of their same styles and the Jaguars usually get the highest marks possible.

So just like the Central band gets low marks in the UIL competition, YOUR band would get low marks in a "show" competition. Don't knock a school and their style because it isn't what you like. Just like some football coaches prefer to pass the ball and some prefer to run it as for offensive schemes go, it doesn't make either style right or wrong. Band directors are allowed to create their own style (maybe not at your school) and it doesn't make either wrong are right. In the end, it's all about the kids and not what a few posters on here like and dislike.

Every year Central's band is the only band that gets its on thread, i truly wonder why. Carry on band...