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Folks, if the countdown until the 2016 football season is too slow. Then you can get your fix this weekend with the Southeast Texas Coaches Association All-Star Game at Provost Umphrey Stadium this Saturday at 7! West Brook coach Kevin Flanigan will be coaching the West team and Orangefield coach Josh Smalley will be coaching the East Team. Here are the rosters for this game: EAST 1 - Donovan Wysinger - Burkeville 3 - Sam King - Little Cypress-Mauriceville 4 - Darren Lacy - Beaumont Legacy Christian 5 - Dontre Thomas - Silsbee 6 - Triston Gordon - Deweyville 7 - Darian Ballard - Kirbyville 8 - Camden Dubois - Bridge City 10 - Fabbian Scott - Port Arthur Memorial 11 - Aric Cormier - West Orange-Stark 12 - Quentin Williams - Jasper 13 - Derick Dearing - Bridge City 14 - Matthew Watkins - Orangefield 15 - Jakeithon Adams - Jasper 17 - Kevin Williams - Port Arthur Memorial 20 - Brock Waldie - Woodville 21 - Drake Trawhon - Little Cypress-Mauriceville 22 - Adam Hawthorne - Evadale 24 - Dwayne Diggles - Kirbyville 25 - Justin Carr - Nederland 26 - Steven Tims - West Orange-Stark 27 - Trevor Duff - Vidor 28 - Jaron Hanks - Newton 33 - Austin Moore - Orangefield 40 - Vincent Tran - Nederland 44 - Justin Kennedy - Buna 51 - Triston Scott - West Orange-Stark 55 - Keyshawn Davis - Silsbee 56 - Koy Debney - Jasper 57 - Tyler Martin - Kirbyville 58 - Jirou Zachary - Beaumont Central 59 - Hunter Flanigan - Newton 61 - Trent Smith - Kirbyville 62 - Charles Siggers - Silsbee 66 - Keenen Myers - Newton 68 - Chase Sells - Jasper 70 - Michael Matthews - Newton 82 - Mason Sikes - Lumberton 99 - Brandon Bray - Orangefield WEST 1 - Desmond Veals - Beaumont West Brook 2 - Desmond Coleman - Sheldon C.E. King 3 - Garett Creek - West Hardin 4 - Jesse Weston - Sheldon C.E. King 5 - Logan Hillin - Beaumont Kelly Catholic 6 - Rylen Morton - Barbers Hill 7 - Reginald McCullough - Sheldon C.E. King 8 - Toby Clark - Splendora 9 - Jutty Vaughn - Chester 10 - Kyler Bumstead - Kountze 11 - Tyrel Phelps - East Chambers 12 - C.J. Emmert - Tarkington 13 - Corey McGill - Beaumont West Brook 14 - Josh Boyd - Beaumont Ozen 15 - Jose Hernandez - East Chambers 16 - Clay Bellard - Barbers Hill 20 - Logan Morreale - Hardin-Jefferson 23 - Hunter Gobert - Barbers Hill 27 - Dalton Davis - Colmesneil 31 - Jakobi Harris - Beaumont West Brook 32 - Levi Watts - Chester 33 - Austin Fry - Huffman Hargrave 34 - Hunter Stelly - Hardin 35 - Nick Taylor - Beaumont West Brook 40 - Jeremy Ardoin - Barbers Hill 52 - Aaron Falcon - Barbers Hill 54 - Dylan Battestine - Hardin 56 - David Chassion - Beaumont West Brook 62 - Dawson Kier - Coldspring-Oakhurst 63 - Marquise Redmon - Liberty 64 - Juan Lopez - East Chambers 67 - Justin Hart - East Chambers 68 - Alfred Beverly - Beaumont West Brook 70 - Jamaud Lane - Beaumont West Brook 73 - Noah DeMoss - East Chambers 74 - Zane Conner - Hardin-Jefferson 75 - Jessie Simien - East Chambers 80 - Ben Quintero - Sheldon C.E. King

I think to justify the releases for these young men in terms of a morality play are misguided. First, while CardinalBacker's language may be a little strong, the timeline of events fall squarely within his argument. The allegations of a cover up of these sexual assaults had been apparent since late winter and all throughout the spring. All the while, Hudson, Martin, et al remained silent and made no indication of their intention to not enroll and seek releases from their NLI's. That silence remained as the allegations went from mere rumor to clear and convincing. Yet, the first time that these young men spoke up about not enrolling was when Briles and Starr, the men fingered as leading these cover up attempts, were removed from their respective posts. If the existence of this activity was as shocking to these young men's moral conscious as some maintain, then the punitive measures made by Baylor should have provided the imputus to allow these young men to know that they were going to a university that would allow this no longer. Yet, the act of removing Briles seemed to be the event that convinced them to seek release. So to claim that they are simply standing up for their convictions in seeking release does seem to me to be a bit far fetched. Second, even if you disagree with my assessment above, I think that we can all agree that attempting to appeal to a major college program that it is the "right thing to do" is futile. I mean if we have learned anything over the years and have had it yet affirmed again with the sexual assault cover up, it is that the moral compass of major college programs are usually fouled up. No, the justification for Baylor to grant these young men the release from their NLI's comes from sheer pragmatism. Right now, Baylor has about 10 players that, for whatever reason, have decided that they will never play a down as a Baylor Bear. Sure, the university can hold the spector of these guys having to sit out a year, but haven't those that are seeking their releases already accepted that fate? Hudson and Martin have decided not to enroll. It seems that refusing releases would be Baylor cutting off it's nose despite its face. Texas and Texas A&M have both recognized in very high profile transfer situations that trying to muscle a kid who no longer wants to be in the program only does harm to the program. So, should the appeal be that it is the right thing to do? No. The appeal should be that it is the smart thing to do.

Congrats, Corbin!

Very nice! It seems like Jones is jelling nicely with his new receivers.

Which SQT was it?

David Thompson ‏@daveth89 19m19 minutes ago Former Ozen standout Tony Brown finishes third in men's 110m-hurdles heat at #NCAATF. Looks like he'll be in finals.

Congratulations!

Morris Joseph Jr ‏@bfameazy 3h3 hours ago Blessed to recieve my 5th d-1 offer from Northwestern State University all glory to God

Congratulations!

Gonna take the trip out there to see them

Sounds reasonable.

Perhaps a double header? It happens a lot in these showcase games.

It is about to time to forget the "who." The big question is "when?"

A new offer for Tyler: The Subway Alum ‏@TheSubwayAlum 23h23 hours ago Louisiana Tech offers 2017 RB Calvin Tyler @Hudl [Hidden Content] … #hudl @BlessedAthleteC @IrishSubwayAlum

Congratulations!

Outstanding news! Congratulations, Keynel!

Who cares? If it were St. Catherine's Brothers of the Blind, it is an opportunity to play college ball.

Final, Flatonia 7, Big Sandy 0 Great season, WIldcats!

Flatonia goes 1-2-3 in the bottom of the 4th: After 4 complete, Big Sandy 1, Flatonia 0

Sorry, I was a little late to the party today but I have put up a thread for Game 2 if you could continue there. Thanks!

Wildcats get a runner on in the top of the 4th but strand him. Going to the bottom of the 4th: Big Sandy 1, Flatonia 0

Flatonia gets a lead off double, but Cherry (with 2 Ks) and Hendrix (by throwing out a runner at 3rd) shut the door! After 3 complete, Big Sandy 1, Flatonia 0

Wildcats go 1-2-3 in the top of the 3rd. Going to the bottom of the 3rd: Big Sandy 1, Flatonia 0

Flatonia goes 1-2-3 in the bottom of the 2nd. After 2 complete, Big Sandy 1, Flatonia 0

Wildcats leave the bases loaded in the top of the 2nd: Going to the bottom of the 2nd: Big Sandy 1, Flatonia 0