OlDawg

He's playing in a different Division. Similar to LP's players going to 6A teams. Might be different if he was transferring to another D2 team.

Not sure what to expect from LP this year. They could be 2024--but more balanced. I understand they'll be using more pro sets to take advantage of Wells' dual threat capabilities. I assume they'll also bring up the young Soph RB to complement Simon. He is more of a physical back than Ruffin. Similar to Simon in that regard. Ruffin had more speed. (At least, he seemed to have very quick 'football speed.') If he can produce at the varsity level like he has at the lower levels, LP could be really dangerous with both RB's, a dual threat QB, a Pitt commit at TE, a D1 WR in Smith, and some very solid slot players. They also have a kicker again who is D1 material. I hope the D is improved, and they've learned their lessons about closing out ballgames. I know they're PO'd and hungry after being embarrassed in the PO's last year. Losing a D1 Edge player will definitely hurt. But, I'm being told there's a kid that has a different style, but is actually just as disruptive in his own way. More like a Kendzior--who went to Air Force. We'll see. Like others have said, not much time to fine tune before the real games begin. Experienced teams with some talent and experienced QB's will probably have the edge. Dropping an early ballgame or two may be all it takes to get bumped out of the PO picture with the balance in this district.

La Porte 2-0 over Sterling, 2-0 over Ball, and 2-0 over Sam Rayburn. They weren’t bad last year. Not near BH level. But, 26-14. They appear to be a bit better this year so far.

I’m sure the SoHo coach was counting on him to help build his program back up a little at the 5A level. The transfer must have happened late because he was still listed at SoHo when y’all’s magazine previews came out, and y’all already knew about the LP Edge player when he wasn’t approved until June timeframe. I guess what irks me about the LP player is the coaching tie. You’d think a former DC—who was given a big chance at LP—would go out of his way to discourage a former player from transferring to play for him at another school. As I said before, a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ if nothing else. Not sure that was the case. I guess I’m naive that way.

Funny thing. Last year, La Porte had a solid Sr. RB (Alijah Bright) who would have complemented Sean Simon in the backfield, and also been a good slot man similar to Sandolph in 2024. He had come up through LP's system, and been a very good player. Obviously, he was no Simon. Those are rare. So, he wasn't going to replace Simon even if he was a Sr. and Simon a Soph. Someone at Goose Creek Memorial convinced him he could start for their program. So, he transferred to GCM. He didn't do horrible. But, he only had 94 carries for 616 yards and 9 TD's. He could have had a lot more at LP, and been used instead of Ashton Ruffin--or along with Ruffin--and D1 recruiters were crawling all over LP. He went to GCM, and I haven't seen where he's even playing anywhere now. So, when these kids get talked into stuff, it doesn't always work out the way they/parents think--or are promised--it will.

Based on the young man’s X account, LP made the correct call on checking the box for review. He obviously didn’t fit into the LP mantra of ‘One Team, One Heartbeat’ anyway based on this situation. But, his individual athletic skills will be missed. Not sure he’ll get any more looks at Shadow Creek than he would’ve at La Porte. LP has been crawling with D1 recruiters.

La Porte High School with an 'A' (90/100). La Porte ISD overall with another strong 'B'. (86/100). LPISD is Open Enrollment. (Didn't keep Shadow Creek from poaching our D1 Edge, and--was informed from a reliable source--attempting to get Sean Simon. I will obviously be rooting against the Sharks this year. Somehow, South Houston's DL Xavier Muhammad--blue chip Michigan commit--also found his way to Shadow Creek.)

Follow up article that shows how many students/families have either returned their vouchers, or didn’t enroll in a school in time to use it, so it will go to someone else on the wait list. [Hidden Content]

I don’t know the policy. You’d have to call the number on the video.

Here’s a breakdown of the numbers. [Hidden Content]

More Suites are now available at Bulldog Stadium for the 2026 season. Apparently, they’re blocking off separate rooms in the Legacy Complex for additional Suites in addition to those in the Press Box Complex. [Hidden Content]

Not really sure why it’s such a big deal. No one should want any POTUS assassinated. But, for some reason, it’s become okay for some to believe targeting this particular POTUS is allowed.

Not defending POTUS, but you do realize the Secret Service may have refused to allow him to fly on the one plane, and only allowed him to follow their new security arrangement. The Secret Service can refuse to follow POTUS wishes if they deem the security situation warrants. He'll never admit it. But, he may not have had a choice.

I'm more excited this year than I have been in a few years. Not sure why. But, it seems like it's been a long off season. Maybe, because I got tired of all the World Cup stuff and it made me ready for some real football. 😀

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