OlDawg

I mentioned in another place that Angleton has that ‘IT’ right now. Couldn’t really define. But—after thinking about it—I guess it could best be described as belief they can come back from just about anything…confidence…winning attitude. The last few weeks of close PO wins have really cemented their never give up attitude. They have the talent. They have good coaching. I believe they’re fairly healthy. Calpreps has them as 4 point underdog. But, they’ve been underdog this whole PO season. Something tells me this is their year to make it to Jerryworld. I just think they’re finding ways to win. Keep repping 11-5A1. Cats by 3 late.

Just don’t have a hangover from this game next week. SV looks like they’re on fire. Keep representing 11-5A1!

Naw. They didn’t play well enough to win. It was Angleton’s day today. If there’s any question about going for it on that play, my question would be ‘why the toss’ when you need less than a yard. Still. I think Angleton would have found a way to win & they deserved it. Overall, they played better.

Angleton came ready to play. It was a very disjointed game. But, they came prepared.

!!:24/21/F Congrats Wildcats! Good Luck next week.

!!:24/21/4

!!:21/21/4

!!:13/21/3 Sandolph TD

!!:13/14/3 22 yard FG Angleton

!!:10/14/H

LP is visitor. That’s okay. I’ll redo.

!!:14/10/H

LP 14 Angleton 10 2nd Quarter

LP 7 Angleton 3 2nd Quarter just starting

Congrats on a great season so far to both Angleton & La Porte! Safe travels to all going to the game. Let’s hope for an injury free contest, and good luck to both teams. But, more to the Dawgs! Let’s go Dawgs!

Yes. He had LP playing in their first Quarterfinal in ‘78 against Craig James & Stratford their 15-0 Championship year. That’s when I was at LP.

Hope everyone has safe travels!

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LP has been the smallest school in the big school division for all but the last few years. When they went against Stratford, it was ‘78 & the C. James years. More recently, it was the Katy machine of the mid 2000’s when Katy was basically 6A-D1, but able to play D2 because of 19-5A enrollments. Also, before all the talent was being spread around KISD. By the time LP got to the State Quarterfinals, opponent program sizes & attrition made it nearly impossible in Region 3 even though LP punched way above their weight class. La Porte was basically 5A going against the big boys. The exception was 2011 and PAM. But, if you’d seen the LP/Katy game that year, both teams left pretty beat up. Coach Berneathy was the OL coach for LP then.

Just think if he followed ‘Big Mo’ Maurice Morris (LP alum from 2013) and went to the Naval Academy. Talk about an education, and his talent in that offense. Wow! Incidentally, I think Mo is working in Pearland now. He served for 9 years, and I saw somewhere where he was like a Project Manager for a lighting technology firm in Pearland area. As a Navy vet, wouldn’t bother me a bit either. LP’s actually had a few go to the Service Academies. Kendzior (DE that terrorized NS & PAM & others a few years back) went to the Air Force Academy.

Just was curious. I know when LP has gone outside of their ‘coaching tree’ in the past, it’s been a disaster every time. (The successful coaches all spring from Carroll Lundin as the starting point.) Bringing in Mills (Sealy) years ago—because of his multiple championship resume—was a bust. Maybe the biggest. When LP stays with the people that have/have had experience with the history and culture of La Porte, they’ve seemed to do well. They all have had somewhat similar schemes as well. As y’all mention the type players Crosby produces, La Porte tends to grow LB/RB type players with just enough big boys for the lines. So, the play style they use works for them. Interesting how that works.

LP will be graduating quite a bit. Including a lot of the OL. The real stars of LP aren’t just the RB’s. To me, it’s the OL. They’re just road grading folks. Only thing missing is the paint stripes. He’ll have a little tougher road, and have to use his personal talent more, without this year’s OL. Still, he’s the best I’ve seen in decades, and I’ve seen a lot of football. I noticed last night on LSU recruiting pages, they’ve taken notice already also. No offer yet though that I’m aware of… Also, don’t want to forget about Barnes. He has over 1500 yards & over 20 TD’s as well. Hopefully, he’s getting some looks. From what I understand, he’s been a great team leader. Sometimes, that’s the best thing about having a highly recruited prospect. Others—even opponent players—get more looks because of the interest. Hopefully, they can continue on where young men in this class can get even more notice. After these last 2 years, and what they’ve gone through, they’ve earned the looks. They’re gonna need to play their best game though. LP is 0-4 in State Quarterfinal games, and Angleton is a solid club. They need to get over this hump.

Do y’all think moving up in classification has had any impact? I noticed departures and sub .500 records began about the time y’all moved up to D1.

Sean Simon (La Porte Fr. RB #21) now has 2 offers. Texas Tech offered first. Now, Tennessee has offered. Wife—an Aggie—keeps saying ATM better get on the ball. 😂

Never bought it in my 60+ years. Used to attend games weekly with my wife, old classmates, & friends met in HS football forums up until about 5 years ago. We would travel around to see games together. Got my info direct viewership & convos during games & pregame meals. We used to have a great time (I think anyway). Since my wife has become unable to care for herself, I try to keep up via this forum & broadcast games. So, I’m very appreciative of games being streamed at least. She still enjoys watching with me as well. Hopefully, with LP’s new stadium, we’ll be able to attend games again. I’ll push her wherever & however to get her to ‘date night’ at DQ & the new handicap seating area it’s supposed to have. Nothing against DCTF. Just always preferred to see for myself. As far as history, I try to keep up as best I can, and remember as I can from memory. What I have left. 😊