OlDawg

Watson is at Shadow Creek now. Good interview with Berneathy though.

Doesn’t work in Roku app either. I’ve emailed & they said they’re investigating and to use the texanlive.com site for now.

Anyone else unable to log into Texan Live?

Crawford may be exactly what you think, and La Porte may be exactly what I was told—which is a much better offense and kicking game than 2024, and a better than expected defense even though they’re young. I’m going by LP players on the roster, and the former/retired LP coach’s take on the team right now. I haven’t seen them play yet this year.

I remember. They picked against LP every PO game that year also. Until the rematch with y’all. We know what happened then. I don’t blame any computer for getting y’all wrong last year. Injuries wiped y’all out. They can’t factor that in.

They were way off on most of La Porte's games last year. Even picked the wrong winner on at least 2 or 3 games.

If the info I'm being told is correct from someone who has seen LP this year--and used to coach--I'd add about 10 to LP's score, and subtract 7 from Crawford's. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 45-21 LP. We'll see.

I'd expect LP to use the first few series to try to establish the run game as usual. If they are able to control the ground, and get a lead, then we may see some of the new offensive schemes to mix it up. Not sure if they'll want to play it close to the vest and not show much before the Border Battle next week, or if they'd prefer to get the in-game work, and put stuff on film to make the Deer have to think about defending different looks. I do expect a 'pointy game.' But, I'd be pleasantly surprised if the D held the Chargers somewhat in check considering their youth, and historical weakness against the pass. If they show they can slow/stop the passing game of Crawford, my expectations for them will go way up.

Tepper picked PNG.

I don't really know about them. I think they may be a little off. Last year, I believe they lost to a few 3A teams. This may be a big jump in year 1 at this level. Of course, I think Randle is going to have more issues with Angleton than people realize also. Angleton won't be in awe of them, and they're at a level now where other teams are going to have multiple D1 prospects. I'm very familiar with Angleton's talent, and they have it in abundance in key areas along with excellent coaching. While LWC is awesome, a one-man show is tough to do against other multiple D1's. Like others have said, when Randle won it, they had a solid QB, and another RB to compliment LWC. They don't have either this year. We really won't know about Randle--even after the SOC rematch--because they won't really face much outside of Angleton until the PO's. IC is depleted. FWD is solid. But, not spectacular. To me, there's not much else in 11-5A this alignment. Certainly not like 12-5A, or 9-5A.

Out of reactions for the day. LMBO!

Good write-up as always. Will be watching and rooting for the Cats until/unless we meet again. For my money, I'd predict: Randle Angleton IC FWD Not sure the gap between Angleton and Randle is that big. LWC can't do it all alone. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if Angleton and Randle were flipped.

Y’all’s defense & our offense and we could be Desoto. 🤣 Be interesting to see how they do against Aquinas this week.

The only Sr. D1 is the TE. The rest are underclassmen. LP looks to be a beast for at least the next 2 years. One of the D1 WR is only a freshman with offers from Baylor & others already. If all stay at LP and healthy, we should have some good battles again.

I hear ya’. I’m waiting to see about the entire D myself. They may not have to be a juggernaut this year. Just serviceable, bend don’t break. This is the first time I can remember—and I’ve been watching the program since the 70’s—that LP actually has 2 D1 deep threats, along with a D1 commit TE, a D1 QB, and Sean Simon. Add in a K who is solid from 50 in, and a Soph RB who could probably start for many other teams. All at the same time. There will be some points scored this year—regardless of the defense of the opponent. Just too much to cover. How things will be shared will be interesting.