AggiesAreWe

He does want it.

I don't like to get involved in any hiring process or campaign for anyone. But if it was up to me, I would promote Ira Brooks to the head coach position and make his son Jacob 1st assistant and be HC in waiting for a few more years till Ira retires. I do realize that neither are certified but I personally would make this exception and would be able to give time for Jacob to get certified. I believe Ira has earned it.

It's true

They are waiting on Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Coach Roy Williams to fly down for interviews. Then they will be finished.

Some fans won't because they are fanatics and don't have logic and reason. It's been a very long time since Silsbee has been down (meaning struggling to make playoffs). Been a historical run for Silsbee these last 20+ years. Next year and year after will be the time to get your licks in on Silsbee. But Silsbee has too much talent in their gyms to be down long. I like you using the word "realistic" because this run has been unrealistic to many many teams. A fan base can definitely get spoiled from these kind of runs. I really think this hire is the key to continue Silsbee's rarified success.

I got them finishing 2nd behind BC. Silsbee losing Jones along with Rice, Boulwen, Shoulders and Gaines who have graduated, along with a HOF coach in Joe Sigler retiring, will set the Tigers back a bit. But not so much to have them missing playoffs. I believe Silsbee JV won district and the varsity has 7 returners (1 starter) Getting the right fit for coach will be very instrumental in the success for next season.

It's two months (62 games) till the All-Star break and they are only 3 games back of 1st. They have improved their team batting average from .203 to .243 (7th in AL) in the last 3 weeks while having the 3rd best team ERA (3.31) in the AL. The bats continue to improve and the pitching stays this consistent, the wins will come. I still stick to my prediction of 1st by the break with these improvements.

I 100% agree. Coach Thomas did an excellent job but so did Coach Green. BU was so much more younger than WB. Wasn't even close in that regard.

I don't know what folks you are talking about but I had West Brook winning district and United finishing 3rd in my preseason picks. Also, TABC had West Brook winning district

I believe that is correct.

Just to be fair, Hamshire-Fannett did the same in their SQT Those pools were: Pool A Hamshire-Fannett Hamshire-Fannett JV Hardin-Jefferson Houston Wheatley Pool B Fort Bend Crawford Hitchcock Lumberton Silsbee

If necessary, I'll continue to help guide you.

The subject of the Westwood players is no longer relevant to this topic. Please move on and keep the discussion to Silsbee football for 2025. Otherwise, posts will get deleted.

That's my pick. Would have been even if Jones stayed. Now, most definitely.

From what I have heard and through my own observations, I believe the family felt that the window for their son to win a state championship at Silsbee was his first two years at HS. They lost in title game his first year, then lost to state runner up this year. With the Tigers likely looking at a bit of a down year coming up (down being 2nd in district and going 3 rounds deep) most thought he would move on but with Sigler retiring, it was no surprise to anyone they made the move. Now, what the reason for that move will be up for debate at DEC meeting. Scuttle butt is suggesting that this is not a done deal. Lot's of hurdles to leap still. Stay tuned.

That's how I understand how it's done.

Ok, these pools remind me of a Sesame Street song.

I expect full play by play for every game of this SQT from the HJ media/communications director.

In these times in the high school basketball world, college looks and scholarship offers come from summer shoe circuit ball. This move has really nothing to do with college offers or exposure.

To be accurate, more Silsbee talent has left to go to Beaumont schools than has left Beaumont to come to Silsbee. But I get what you are saying. I do agree with this making BU a state contender.

I imagine more than one coach is not too happy.

Correct. It's my understanding he enrolled at United today. I fully expect him to be signed off on but wonder how DEC will rule.

BINGO!!!!

So you actually think coaches would back out of applying because of one player who would have only been there two more years transferred out? If that is the case, Silsbee does not need any of those coaches.

Peyton Jones has checked out of Silsbee HS. Good luck in your future endeavors.