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Maybe. Funny thing is, they've been in position most of the time. They're just not completing the play. So, I can't really say it's the coaching. Yes, they have allowed some explosive plays. But, the coverage has been better than previous years. It's almost like Lufkin against BU. Lufkin's D isn't near what they showed against BU. I don't know how many TO's LP has created. But, I don't remember many at all.

Sorry for the people in Mobile/NOLA area. But, I'm glad the storm isn't coming this way. Still supposed to be a beautiful evening.

Put this in the wrong thread... It will be tough for LP to beat PAM with LP's defense playing the way it has been. We all know it. But, I'm voting for them anyway as a homer pick. I do say, if they are TO free, they have a shot. PAM's offense isn't near what it was last year, and they've been taking advantage of a slew of TO's to get short fields, and keep opponents from scoring. If they come up against a team that can score points, be TO free, and pin them deep with special teams, that team has a good shot at a win. PAM hasn't shown to be able to consistently drive the entire length of the field on sustained drives very often. Could LP be that team? Possibly. Depends on if they were able to address defensive issues during the bye week.

It will be tough for LP to beat PAM with LP's defense playing the way it has been. We all know it. But, I'm voting for them anyway as a homer pick. I do say, if they are TO free, they have a shot. PAM's offense isn't near what it was last year, and they've been taking advantage of a slew of TO's to get short fields, and keep opponents from scoring. If they come up against a team that can score points, be TO free, and pin them deep with special teams, that team has a good shot at a win. PAM hasn't shown to be able to consistently drive the entire length of the field on sustained drives very often. Could LP be that team? Possibly. Depends on if they were able to address defensive issues during the bye week.

Forgot to mention, YBarra's also own Iguana Joe's. He also helped start El Matador Foods (national food supply company). That's it as far as I know. El-Toro Gringo's Johnny Tamale's Jimmy Changa's Iguana Joe's Bullritos Burger Libre El-Toro is the original. All are basically the same food except for Burger Libre obviously. A little menu variation. But, much of it is the same. Just pick your price point and location. They're all good, and YBarra's are good people. One of the brothers of the LPsportsNET broadcast team is on the LP School Board, and is also CPO of Gringo's.

Massey is having issues this year as well. Some of the historical data they use is a lot different this year. Some traditional powers are changing. Not sure how much is due to transfers, and how much is just demographic change… Maybe, a lot of coaching changes as well. I kind of like the parity, and different teams stepping up.

Still La Porte. La Porte—geographically speaking—is pretty big. Even more so now that Shoreacres and La Porte agreed to merge Shoreacres with La Porte. The City of Shoreacres no longer exists. It’s all La Porte. Shoreacres was having financial issues. Plus, their flood insurance rates were astronomical. La Porte is classified as less flood prone because of infrastructure builds and support services. While our insurance isn’t cheap by any means, it’s a lot cheaper than surrounding Bay communities. La Porte already provided EMS and police services anyway, and the kids go to LPISD schools. Some feeder schools in Deer Park are actually La Porte schools as well. That’s why the kids get to choose when they get to higher grades. Some choose to go to DP. Others choose to stay at LP. Both high schools are “A” rated. But, LP has a lot more technical programs, and the kids can graduate with a free Associate’s degree.

La Porte was in district with the Pasadena teams. I’m sure the professional recruiters who recruit for a living appreciate your valuable insights on player evaluations. I’m not sure your wishful thinking is going to change Morgan’s mind. I don’t see PAM opening up much of anything other than a new wrinkle here or there with a play or two. PAM’s staff know exactly who they are. PAM—this year—is a strong running game, good special teams, great defense team. That’s y’all’s identity. Morgan’s not going to change a winning formula for one game—especially this one—because fans want to see more ‘flash.’ The only way I see a major change in the playbook in one week is if PAM falls behind by more than a score. Then, you may have trouble, and have to open up a little more. Anything else would be foolish, and Morgan is no fool.

You’d be lost then. Gringos is in La Porte. If you like Gringo’s, El-Toro is closer to the stadium, and is the same food. It’s the family’s original restaurant. Gringo’s, El-Toro, Johnny Tamales, and Jimmy Changas are all the same food & owned by the same family I went to school with at LP. They also own Burger Libre & Bullritos.

PAM’s typical point differential against common opponents is 18. LP’s is 13. Five points. I’m a fan of an attacking D. That’s why some LP folks were nervous about last year, and are nervous about this year’s team. We’re not used to DFW style football. Since we lost our DC to Shadow Creek, our D has been questionable at best. How much effect the loss has had, I can’t say for sure. I’m not involved with the program. But, the margins of victory aren’t far apart at all when you compare common opponents. They just come from different styles. Unless TO’s play a big role, and both teams play to average, this should be a one score game or less. If PAM doesn’t get any TO’s, your scoring average goes WAY down. PAM has been living off TO’s. LP hasn’t gotten many TO’s this year. (That’s part of the D issue.) So, if they don’t get any TO’s, it doesn’t affect their scoring average much at all. Yes. 4th round would be an accomplishment. As I’ve said, LP only has 3 or 4 starting Seniors between both the O & D. If the transfer portal doesn’t hit hard, next year would appear to be the next peak year for LP. LP’s been playing with a BU OL since game 1. Those players will be experienced next year. Plus, all the skill players would return except for the TE, and most of the D would return—with a year of experience and growth under their belt. If y’all are gonna try to make the series closer, this year is probably a better bet than next year. EDIT: I put the link to El Ranchero in the earlier post after you liked it if you want to check it out. I’d love to meet with y’all pregame as I haven’t seen some of y’all in years—from a past life when we all used to pregame together with some NS, Katy, and other fan bases. But, my better half requires 24/7/365 care now. So, I don’t get to go to games any more. I have to watch streams.

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What do you mean? We razz each other on here. But, I thought things were going well. Didn’t y’all just pass a bond for a new stadium and all? I thought excitement would be big over there right now.

How do you explain only scoring 23 against GCM when RSS scored 28? How about BWB? It was only 7-0 very late until a tipped Bruin pass in the end zone changed momentum. 7 points? #4 in the State? Really? Randle will eat all our lunches & make us pay them for our lunchboxes as they leave.

If you’re coming, be safe and enjoy the stadium. If you come early and want some real pregame TexMex, hit up El Ranchero on Main St. I recommend the Tommy Tacos. I get the 3 taco plate. You can ask for charros with any meal instead of refried if you prefer them. They’re excellent. There’s extra parking in the back. [Hidden Content]