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1 minute ago, spidersal said:

Thanks. In what year and what sport?

Pretty sure in Football, but not certain....Early 2000s

And why is it that AD's in our neck of the woods are HF coaches?

Social media is a Big Hurdle, everyone has a voice. Lots of misinformation. The tax payers wanted change , now here it is. The flagship of athletics is football. You wanna see the moral, pride and spirit falter, let football continue to tank. How bout we let the new AD, who just happens to be the HFC do his job..... BUT BUT everyone on social media knows better.

3 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

The AD's job is to win in football. Everything else is window dressing. If the football team is winning the rest can go up in smoke. 

There's some truth to that.......some.

Little Johnny that plays baseball all year can get hurt too...Tommy John is a thing. Bball is  played alot once the school season is over. Who gets the BLAME for all those injuries? NOBODY, stuff happens......Certainly can't blame a HC/AD who is trying to better his program.....

Things happen and you can get hurt.....If you are pitching that night, no practice. Everyone else is in.....

20 minutes ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

Got some info on this...this was a footwork drill when the injury happened and that this is a pre-existing condition (he injured the elbow before)  As if there wasn't drama in Nederland before now the new football coach is taking heat from the baseball people because of it...Coach Rich is trying to change the culture at Nederland it was inevitable that he ruffled a few feathers along the way 

Sooner or later the welcome mat was sure to be pulled from under his feet......Hold your ground Coach. All hands on Deck.

1 minute ago, navydawg31 said:

Football. 

He doesn’t play baseball?

Is the injun Qb injured? Was he participating in football and baseball at the same time? 

21 minutes ago, Dawg22 said:

Accidents happen it doesn't matter if the player is in season or not. This is not on a coach or a player its just an unfortunate situation. Many athletes all across the state participate in multiple sports at the same time. Shoot Prime suited out for a professional baseball game and a professional football game in the same day.

Agreed 

Hate this for the young man...... And his team. I would think it's a 100 percent participation kinda thing. Unless you are pitching that day. Injuries are part of it.

26 minutes ago, Razor said:

You are ruining pine curtains fun…he wants to be negative, so let him be…he’s wrong, but let him be…lol

Certainly pushing his agenda.....

Lights on Prather Field been burning every morning this week...Spring training has started?

26 minutes ago, hitman009 said:

I have a question... I keep seeing the word "elite coach" and it looks like certain teams have it figured out.  Is it really the coach that made the difference or the change by UIL districting with the change from separation from 5A-DI and DII?? 

Looking at PNG's losses the last two years... besides Oak Cliff.. the teams they lost to were beat by WEAK 5-D1 teams and out the first round.. (22-23 Marshall beat by a very weak Crosby team that finished 4th and out first round) (23-24 PA Memorial finished 3rd and out first round).    

There's no doubt the Injuns are as well coached as anyone but, BINGO on the difference in D1 and D2.... Much easier path as of late....

I don't think anyone here would argue that the injuns have had better personal the last couple years. And better Coaching without  question. The biggest separation was in the trenches., and not so much skill wise imo.... Talent is cyclical, it comes and goes. If Neds new staff lives up to expectations, I see no issue of much more competitive matchups in the future. It's all cyclical ,coaching and talent.....Lets give it some time and see...200 more kids is a plus but by no means the tell all year by year.

Also hearing Broussard is the OC, last years OC took a job in Lumberton.....

The word is a DC has been hired.... Matt Wright from Conroe Oak Ridge. 

Has a date been set for Spring Training to begin?

3 hours ago, Reagan said:

Any word on whether the new coach was able to garner a top notch O-line coach?  This is a must!  

I hear both were told they could stay if they like........Oline coaches. Tough to replace everyone at once, next year may be different....

Looks like things are moving forward. Two Teacher/Coach positions posted on the NISD website.

I realize it's early and Rich hasn't been here long but, any clue as to when he intends to start spring training?

20 hours ago, spidersal said:

The key is for him to get a very good OC and especially DC. They need quality coaches at all positions, especially the OL and secondary 

I sure hope he can do it. I am not really a spring training guy due to other sports going on at the same time and the loss of a scrimmage, however he has got to find out and evaluate the talent he has even though a few players in other sports will miss out

ST is a must this year....He has a whole new system to implement as well as evaluate personnel. As the AD  its on him to make sure ALL that play football participate, as much as possible. Football puts buttss in the seats and fills the coffers. 

1 hour ago, Reagan said:

You are some-what correct and some-what not.  Owens was RT's DC.  I can say with 100% certitude that RT called the plays both at Vidor and at TJ when Derouen was there.  Neumann was HC at Nederland when Owens left in '95.  Doesn't mean he didn't apply.  Not sure.  Larry Walker got the TJ job when Owens left.  Then Marler got it.  It is my understanding that Owens gave Neumann his first high school job.  I do know he was the secondary coach.  I believe, for the first 7 years, Jay Law was TJ's DC.  Law left for Vidor in 1989.  I also know that Neumann was in the Houston area for 1 or 2 years before he got Ned's HC job.  So, that would leave 2 or three years at TJ after Law left.  Was he the DC during that time?  No sure.  But, again, for historical accuracy, I'll try and find out.  

Yes, DeRouen had the title....RT called plays....And I Think it was Celaya who was after the job at TJ, not Neuman. 

Actually Owen’s was a DC under RT…. Steve was the OC….  Newman applied for the HC job at TJ when Owen’s left. Marler got the job….I believe Neuman was DC for Owen’s…. Slept since then.

5 minutes ago, navydawg31 said:

Yeah you was right special teams and defensive assistant 

Yes….