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I agree with Coach Woodard in the fact that Lamar is recruiting and getting local players. I think it is proven by the amount of local players already on the roster and with this recruiting class. I do not think that can be questioned. BUT, what I think can be questioned is the QUALITY of the local recruits, not the quantity. I'll let the experts address that issue. ;)

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BEAUMONT — Anybody who thinks Lamar University doesn’t work hard at recruiting Southeast Texas football players should take a close look at the Cardinals latest signing class revealed Wednesday afternoon. Beyond that, a look at Lamar’s overall roster would be revealing for the sheer number of local stars. Seven players from five area high schools, including Nederland defensive end Corbin Carr and PN-G wide receiver Jayce Nelson, are in a 21-player 2012 class heavy on offensive linemen (5), defensive linemen (4), wide receivers (3)and defensive backs (3). They join four early junior college signees, two of whom were defensive backs, to bring a huge influx of talent to the Cardinal program. Especially noteworthy of Woodard’s third recruiting class was that 19 of the 21 players announced Wednesday will be incoming freshmen. Biggest name among the high school crop is 4A All-State running back Cam Washington from Corsicana who rushed for 3,208 yards and 46 touchdowns in leading the Tigers to a 13-2 record and the 4A semifinals. “This is our deepest class ever and I’m very proud of it,” said Woodard. “This is really our third full class. As we said three years ago we were going to take more junior college and transfers players because the first two years I felt we needed to be older quicker. The first game was against McNeese. We didn’t feel we wanted to go over there with all freshmen and redshirts. “Last year we didn’t want to get into a very tough, very good Southland Conference with all sophomores and red-shirt sophomores. So we felt like the last two years we needed to target the junior colleges and transfers a little more. This past season we were very heavy in the high school area. That’s what we wanted to do. “This is a very good class. I think we hit on some areas with the four transfers that we already have in school now that we needed immediate help. I think the rest of these players will really fill in and do a good job. I want to back up and say, first of all, this class I think is our deepest class.” [b]What was a mostly upbeat press conference began on the unusual note of Woodard taking to task Beaumont Enterprise sports reporter David Henry for remarks he felt put the Lamar program in a negative light with prospects and parents in Southeast Texas. “I want to get this negative out of the way before I get to all the positive,” Woodard said. “In May, I’ll be here four years. In those four years a lot of things have been written and said about our program. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and everyone has the right to say what they feel. Sometimes I may not agree, but you have the right to say or do it. “But when something is written that I think is inaccurate I want to hit on it. David Henry first said in the paper back during the season, talking about NFL scouts coming to our practice, that NFL scouts wouldn’t come unless their car broke down in Beaumont. “I thought that was kind of funny. Sounded like something I might say because I have a little smart-aleck in me from time to time. But if a player or a mother is reading that they may not think Lamar’s players may be attractive to NFL teams. For the record, every NFL team had a representative this fall at our practices. At least one scout from every NFL team was at a practice. So I want to get that clear. “The second thing, it’s been said in the paper lately that we don’t recruit local players. In this class we have six (actually seven) who are local to add to the 31 players that we already have that are local. We’ll have players from — and I want to get this on the record — East Chambers, Vidor, LC-M, West Orange, Orangefield, Bridge City, Silsbee, Lumberton, Port Neches-Groves, Nederland, Hardin-Jefferson, West Brook, Ozen, Central and Kelly. “So I don’t think that will hold up. But I wanted to make sure to get that on record in case there are any local players or coaches or people who read the newspaper that may just read that and say, ‘well I guess Lamar is not recruiting local players.’ That’s not the truth and really a bold face lie and I want to get that on the record.”[/b]

Halftime in Hammond. Lamar leads SLU 44-24. Cards 5- of-9 from 3-point range.

Cards on 21-3 run. Lead 42-19

Media timeout (3:41): Lamar 38, SLU 19. Brandon Davis with 13 points.

Mike James basket puts Lamar up 35-19

[quote name="footballfan1135" post="1169977" timestamp="1328145663"] when will the district re-alignments be announced [/quote] Tomorrow morning at 9am. Check out this thread: [Hidden Content]

Just curious, by predicting a win by Central over Nederland, how is that "doubting" the Nederland team? Are the folks that are predicting Nederland to beat Central "doubting" and disrespecting the Central team and providing them with bulletin board material as well? Since when did picking a team to win a game be such a detriment?

Davis FTs end lions run. Cards lead 23-16

Media timeout (7:30): Lamar 21, SLU 16

SLU on 6-0 run cuts it to 21-16

Devon Lamb steal and layup puts Lamar up 19-9 Cards on 12-2 run

Media timeout (11:44): Lamar 15, SLU 9

Media timeout (15:51): Lamar and SLU tied at 7

Hemphill/Corrigan-Camden Chester/Burkeville Houston Christian/Beaumont Kelly Thanks in advance!

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[quote name="Dick Vitale" post="1169938" timestamp="1328139177"] [quote author=409boi link=topic=95292.msg1169920#msg1169920 date=1328137730] Thoughts on #11 of silsbee [/quote] Jordan, I really like your game, young man... ;)....keep working hard, stay on top of your books and let it happen for you! 8) [/quote] DV, if you are referring that 409 is Holmes, you are incorrect.

[quote name="LAZEEK" post="1169935" timestamp="1328138820"] [quote author=BADSANTA link=topic=95286.msg1169929#msg1169929 date=1328138564] Lazeek you did a nice job last night. Keep up the nice work. [/quote] Thanks Santa.  Hoping for one more broadcast this year with AAW!!! [/quote] Preferably in Huntsville!!!

Central wins this one. Nederland      53 Central          61

[quote name="409boi" post="1169920" timestamp="1328137730"] Thoughts on #11 of silsbee [/quote] How about you call him by his name Jordan Holmes? I know you know his name. ;) BTW, just what kind of thoughts are you fishing for?

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