SmashMouth

There are several ways to look at it:
1. As far as the getting embarrassed part... Does that mean that Livingston shouldn’t have been allowed to play at all? Of course not  
2. Ask any of the kids from any 3rd or 4th seed team if they are willing to chance getting blown out by an opponent for the opportunity at a playoff game. I’m willing to bet they would want to make the playoffs. 
3. Think of the upset possibilities. They can and will happen. That’s exciting to me!
4. It does take away some if the shininess of making the playoffs when you have, say, 4 of the 6 teams making it. 
Its all how you look at it, I guess. 

I used to be one of those guys who thought expanding the playoffs to 3-4 teams over just 2 teams was a bad idea. Watering it down. But I have moved on.
What I do not care for is having 4 teams qualify for playoffs out of 4-6 team districts. A team should never have a losing district record and qualify for playoffs. I mean we just had a team recently make playoffs with an 0-10 record (Houston Scarborough). 0-10!!!!!
I praise the UIL in all their efforts but one thing I would like for them to do. If they want 4 teams to qualify, make it mandatory for all districts to have a minimum of 7-8 teams, in all sports.
If they are worried about travel expenses for schools which keeps them from making the districts bigger, then allow districts with 8 or more teams have 5 qualifying teams and districts with 6 or fewer teams only have 3.

All those folks on the Pickems that picked against the Bears we always beat the Raiders and when we do lose we call that a down year.

I was the oldest surviving male of the family since my Dad and older brother had passed on so I was effectively ineligible for the draft and never served. Dad was a merchant marine in WWII. The MM was not considered a member of the armed forces back then. Now, I think they are. An uncle I never knew was MIA. Mom always thought he would just show up some day. Knowing her, she probably still hopes for that day. She is 95.
I give thanks all the time for the servicemen who are serving and who have given their lives so that my family and I can live in the greatest country the world has ever seen. Can't comprehend anyone feeling any differently. 
THANK YOU!

Why the hell didn’t they ground and pound with #23. Those conditions are perfect for a rb like him. I also can’t understand 4th and 1 from your own 12 trying to throw a pass with Lumberton’s current passing lack of success. Lots of questions about that game...

Both parents were in the Corps. Thinking about them on the birthday. 

I know nothing about Wheatley, so I hesitate to comment on the possible score; however, I will say a turf field can only help the Raiders. But if Wheatley is 7-2, they must be doing something right. 

Almost to late, but Nov 10 is the birthday of the Marine Corp.  So Happy Birthday to the Corp, my son, and any other jarheads on here.
And Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow Vets, and absent companions.  All the best guys and gals.

Lumberton won’t have to worry about later rounds... just sayin. 

Why the hell didn’t they ground and pound with #23. Those conditions are perfect for a rb like him. I also can’t understand 4th and 1 from your own 12 trying to throw a pass with Lumberton’s current passing lack of success. Lots of questions about that game...

That game was embarrassing for Lumberton. 

I don't know why you thought that. I just give objective observations. If I misled you to think I was a Splendora fan, it must be because I thought they were the better team in whatever post you read.
I like football!

Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win
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I love the look of the turf, but I loved playing on a grass field. Especially after a good rain!

I love the look of the turf, but I loved playing on a grass field. Especially after a good rain!

You could've cleaned my plow on a bet for 5 point victory.  How scary that a dress wearing, arrested for burglary & DUI, Beat-0, came that close to being elected.  

She won big in a district that hasn’t had a R challenger in decades.  She will be the youngest woman senator in history.  She’s also in the running for the dumbest ever, but she’s got a lot of competition for that title.  

I agree - many of the independents will vote with the democrats not independent - I was just replying in answer to your comment of, "Vote Independent" wherein I said, "Not!..."

Sir, your assumption is not correct.
Please note:
These stats are from 1982 to Sept 2018:
Number of Mass Shootings (not number of victims)
White 59 or 56.7%, Black 17 or 16.3%, Latino 9 or 8.7%, Asian 8 or 7.7%, Native American 3 or 2.9 %, "Other" 5 or 4.8 % and Unknown 3 or 2.9%
While the vast majority of mass shootings are perpetrated by whites (usually males), that demographic does not account for all of them (see above). Also notable is that mental health condition rather than race, sex or socio-economic background is thought to be the reason for the shootings.
Another interesting note: In plain ole everyday murders, 89% of all black victims were killed by a black perpetrator; therefore, by your logic sir, blacks are not only racist against their own race, but a greater source of evil against blacks.
Before everyone gets in a panic, I don't believe that for a minute. I'm just trying to point out BADSANTA's flawed process of deductive reasoning.
　
 

You must be a relative young man that has bought into the Dems “black victimhood” scenario.  I’ve seen water fountains that said White Only - have you?  I’ve seen eating establishments that say White Only - have you?  You’ve bought into the “poor, poor, black folks” that the Dems have brainwashed you with.  Racism is the same as it was in 1875?  Good grief.  You really need to expand your knowledge of history, and quit letting the Democratic Party tell you how, or what, to think.  Whether you believe it or not, many in the Dem Party want to keep you as a victim.  Want you under their control.  Please make an effort to think for yourself.  

Way to stick in there, L-Train. Tough loss.    Congrats, Splendora.

Yes, bad play calling. Not just last minutes of the game.. but you see it your way and I saw it a different way! Both teams played good. Coaches made great halftime  adjustments and man we were so close. 

Lumberton’s game plan needs to be better from the get go. Adjustments in 2nd half have been real good, but 1st half against Huffman and Splendora has them having to come back from 24-7 in both games. They need to come out of the gates at full tilt and not playing catch up. 

Best Bar-bq links, imo, Patillo’s on Wash Blvd.  Not for anyone who thinks grease will kill you.  But I sure like them suckers.  Best Bar-bq, locally a no-brainer, JB’s in Orange.  And my mouth is watering just posting this.

I know Jeff and - WIN or LOSE - I would let my kids play on his team any day. The only thing I like more than winning is seeing a young athlete turn into a young responsible adult. I think Jeff provides that.