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[quote name="Mr. Buddy Garrity" post="1390608" timestamp="1364858136"] [quote author=fireinthehole link=topic=109970.msg1390607#msg1390607 date=1364857527] They never lost to SFA and [b]that was with the kid that played at LSU[/b]( good player, played with the Patriots), whose names has slipped my mind. I think they made the playoffs one year after Coach Fischer left, but in coaching, the year after counts as the previous coaches year, at least where I am from. Since then H-J has not been back. They won district with him there too. [/quote] Eric Alexander... [/quote] You, Sir, are a virtual encyclopedia of mid and eastern Jefferson County high school sports history.  And, you are correct. :) 8)

[quote name="bedelmon" post="1390660" timestamp="1364870788"] I look good in my capri pants... [/quote] I bet you do, Sweetie - and your wife responds to your hard questions. ;D :)

[quote name="Mr. Buddy Garrity" post="1390589" timestamp="1364853833"] [Hidden Content] [/quote] DARN!  I was hoping that they would take "Last Knight" back. ;D

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1390489" timestamp="1364829356"] [quote author=Stevenash link=topic=110469.msg1390472#msg1390472 date=1364826189] Is the "capital establishment" comprised of bad people? [/quote] Greedy people who will stop at nothing to take your dollars for profit. [/quote] Dove, if you still sell cars, then you are a MAJOR hypocrite! :-X

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1390490" timestamp="1364829466"] I think "Butch" Stadium in Beaumont needs a basketball facility added on  ;D [/quote] Good idea!  Could it have be done for the 2mil that the Board voted not to claim - and all they had to do was make a claim (ie the Walker case)?  Nevermind, I'll answer - probably, if Walker isn't awarded the electrical contract! ::)

[quote name="Scatright" post="1390494" timestamp="1364830226"] Back away from the HD coaching staff! I repeat BACK AWAY! I am not afraid to get HDBobcat55 and HDbobcat9 and come to Vidor to find you! Man, now my indigestion is flaring up! [/quote] In the words of Merle Haggard, somebody's getting on your fighting side. ;D ;D 8)

[quote name="643" post="1390504" timestamp="1364831400"] Embarrassed....when ya get to be 60 you could care less, I don't remember the last time I have been embarrassed BUT will say its >never< been due to spelling or grammer....ever. [/quote] Why are you spending so much time defending your poor spelling?  After all, it could just be poor keyboard skills.  Or, for that matter, it could be the inability to construct a sentence.  There are many reasons!

[quote name="Mr. Buddy Garrity" post="1390536" timestamp="1364837125"] [quote author=BigCountry66 link=topic=110708.msg1390519#msg1390519 date=1364833093] The public schools in Louisiana have been getting bullied by private schools for a while.  All I used to hear about was how nobody wanted to play Evangel out of Shreveport.  West Monroe played them once in front of 40,000.  Had to play the game in the Independence Bowl.  A friend from Shreveport area told me once, "In Texas, you go to private school for quality education and public school for quality athletics.  In Louisiana, it's just the opposite".  That was 20 years ago.  What's interesting is that if you jump over to the Basketball forums and read about Triple A or AAA or whatever they are called, it sounds just like Evangel in football.  You simply can't let private, charter, magnet, etc schools to compete against public schools.  It's an unfair advantage to be able to acquire your athletes in such a way that is totally different than a geographical boundary used by public schools. [/quote]Totally agree [/quote] I totally agree, and raise you a "totally agree."

[quote name="PhatMack19" post="1390543" timestamp="1364839642"] Bryce Harper is on pace to hit 324 homeruns this year.  Not bad for a guy who can't even drink beer legally. [/quote] I hope this was posted "with tongue in cheek" - or you are the worst case of premature estimation that I have ever seen (basing the season on one game). ;D

[quote name="Mr. Buddy Garrity" post="1390414" timestamp="1364783474"] First Grade A first grade teacher explains to her class that she is a Houston Astros fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if they were Astros fans, too. Not really knowing what a Astros fan was, but wanting to be like their teacher, hands explode into the air. There is, however, one exception. A girl named Mary has not gone along with the crowd. The teacher asks her why she has decided to be different. "Because I'm not a Astros fan." "Then," asks the teacher, "what are you?" "Why I'm proud to be a Texas Rangers fan.", boasts the little girl. The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red. She asks Mary why she is a Rangers fan. "Well, My Dad and Mom are Rangers fans, and I'm a Rangers fan, too!" The teacher is now angry. "That's no reason," she says loudly. "What if your mom was a moron, and your dad was a moron, What would you be then?" A pause, and a smile. "Then," says Mary, "I'd be a Astros fan." ;D [/quote] Keep your day job, Mr. BG. :D 8)

[quote name="DP8036" post="1390430" timestamp="1364786461"] [quote author=bobbymcgee link=topic=110707.msg1390423#msg1390423 date=1364784716] If Vidor's OC is headed to H-J as the new coach there the Pirates are in need of a new OC. Mathews doesn't call the plays so this is a pretty pivotal position for them. here are some guys that could be possiblitlies. [b]1. Brian Huckabay- former Orangefield head coach who is now OC at Hull-Daisetta and runs the Slot-T. Is friends with Mathews and both from Bridge City so they'd probably work together well. Will be seamless transition as they run the same offense. Huckaby is a masterful play caller. [/b] 2. Greg Neece- Probably on borrowed time in Kirbyville so why not get back to doing what he does best- running an offense . Plus he already lives in Vidor so it will be a shorter commute for him. Only complication is the Wing-T is what he runs but it isn't too far off from Mathews' slot-T. 3. More than likely Vidor will not have the money for an experienced OC and Mathews will promote some random assistant already on the staff. [/quote] Don't get the HD fans freakin out.  8) ;D ;D [/quote] That's a "constant." ;D

[quote name="643" post="1390440" timestamp="1364818116"] Before you respond Franchise NO it wasn't Rounder in the 39th, it was 11th, 33rd n 45th for him...and you? BTW you can smite me all you want I can take it, for all the grammer n spelling cops I really tried my best to please you :) OH yea he was offered a full ride at Northwestern after 3 yrs at JUCO, turned that down also...so thats twice now you have heard of someone turning down a full ride, juries still out on the best SS and pitcher in the area [/quote] How do you do 3 yrs at JUCO - aren't Junior Colleges all 2 years?

[quote name="Scatright" post="1390329" timestamp="1364763605"] [quote author=643 link=topic=109970.msg1390310#msg1390310 date=1364752817] [b]It dont matter who they hire[/b], the $$ going to basketball [b]plain n simple[/b]. When my son played there (95-98)the baseball coach would have a hard time paying for umps much less the baseballs. I was asked in 96 by a St Louis scout "why don't ya'll have any [b]lites[/b]" I told him we're lucky the boys have uniforms, and not much has changed[b] thru [/b] several ADs concerning baseball. One question I would like someone to ask in any [b]meetin>booster[/b], school[b] brd [/b] or whatever is how many kids were awarded[b] schollarships [/b] in ANY sport besides baseball, I'd be willing to bet FFA kids got more than football and basketball combined. [b]Beldomon[/b], you need to get that boy out of football>>he's a pitcher or thats what I have been told... [/quote] Sounds like HJ needs to sink some money into their English program and leave the athletics to Silsbee and WOS. [/quote] He didn't say that he was a graduate of H-J - just that his son played there.  I get the impression that he is from H-D. :D 8)

[quote name="SummerCreek it is!" post="1390348" timestamp="1364771732"] [quote author=aschom78 link=topic=109283.msg1390330#msg1390330 date=1364763719] [quote author=SummerCreek it is! link=topic=109283.msg1390255#msg1390255 date=1364692608] [quote author=cougar14 link=topic=109283.msg1390237#msg1390237 date=1364685288] [quote author=SummerCreek it is! link=topic=109283.msg1390227#msg1390227 date=1364680835] [quote author=cougar14 link=topic=109283.msg1390189#msg1390189 date=1364664129] [quote author=SummerCreek it is! link=topic=109283.msg1390118#msg1390118 date=1364598826] [quote author=cougar14 link=topic=109283.msg1390088#msg1390088 date=1364586958] i'm not saying he's good just because of the system he's in but i am saying a spread is what he needs to play in in college. sharp would have good high school numbers anywhere because of his athleticism and accuracy. most non-sec teams rum some type of spread anyway though. having to take a drop from under center, read and sometime reset could expose his deficiencies. you also have to throw over the offensive line more from in a pro system which isn't good for his current trajectory. i'm just saying there's a timmy chang, zac robinson type feel about sharp where he needs to be in a situation that benefits his skill set or he could find hisself down the the depth chart behind a kid more accustomed to what they're running. [/quote] He can find himself down the dept chart at any school, he just have to keep working hard. I've seen some of the best QBs ride the bench, remember only one QB on field....Cougar14, you do know majority of the time the ball is thrown between the Lineman not over them? So what college you think would best fit Sharp, in your opinion? I read where Boise St is recruiting him, what do you think of them? And is it true Raelon is leaning toward Utes? [/quote]First off, when I say over the linemen I mean anywhere between the tackles or tight end and tackle. In other words anywhere a ball can be batted at the line of scrimmage. Second, if  you're the best qb on the team you don't ride the bench and if you do that means you aren't the best qb on the team. Maybe you've seen kids with good high school numbers ride the bench but they weren't the best qb on the team. I didn't see him on Boise St.'s boards but he's got an invite to UCLA's camp and I see he's in consideration for offers from Baylor, Texas Tech, and TCU. I think Boise St. would be perfect for his skill set though because he's a lot like Kellen Moore with better wheels, he's even a southpaw like Moore. So far as the schools that offered though I think UH is the best fit with the style offense they run. I think the dream scenario for Sharp would be Texas Tech (who has a soft verbal from DJ Gillen) or Louisana Tech. [/quote] Yea I know what you mean, but they have Qbs whose ball are batted down anyway, regardless of the formation. And yes they have really good Qbs on the bench in college. Not because they only did well in HS, but they were good in college, but had their spot take end due to an injury and wasn't able to get it back. That just like Alex Smith in the NFL, he got hurt but because Kap did so well when he got a shot, it's his job. That is what I'm talking about. You have some of the best QBs on the bench because only 1 is on the field. And you never answered about Raelon. Where is he leaning, along with the twins? [/quote]Austin was saying he is getting ready to make decision and they are intent on going to the same school so I would think Rice for the twins even though they hold dual offers from Yale. It's a perfect offense for Austin, I think he can what McGuffie was supposed to. Only issue is I think as more kids commit over the Spring and Summer Austin could pick up 4 or 5 more ULL or WAC conference type offers and if he can measure at the 5'7" or higher mark some point during the offseason he's going to get serious consideration from the Big 12. As far as I know Singleton is still taking offers but this was a kid we were talking about couldn't catch at the beginning of the year. He already has offers from Colorado St., Utah, San Diego St., and UH but I think once he hits the camp circuit this offseason and shows his improved catching prowess he's going to get some Big 12 offers so I don't expect him to commit anytime soon. [/quote] I'm sure the twins will choose Yale huh. Rice is just too close to home. Sometimes you can't wait to choose a college during your senior year, especially as a QB...if Aston gonna play Qb in college, which I heard that is what he's looking to do, he will have to commit soon. They just don't wait around anymore, those offers leave fast for QBs...can Raelon catch now? I know colleges like tall wrs and he's 6'5..... [/quote] Well Yale doesn't offer athletic scholarships so they would have to pick up some academic scholarships (which I'm sure they would, I've heard they are really smart) but I could see them doing well at Rice as well. [/quote] Yes they are very smart, but the twin QB wants to play QB in college, and Rice is not offering Qb position, only Yale...they already have an offer from Yale [/quote] Firstly, I don't know.  But someone is mistaken about Yale.  One says they have been offered, the other says Yale doesn't do athletic scholarships - so what is it?  I don't have a dog in this fight but I would like to know the REAL situation.  Maybe Yale has extended an invitation and is going to help out someway, academically, with the tuition, etc.  Anybody have the REAL story?

[quote name="Mr. Buddy Garrity" post="1390357" timestamp="1364773248"] Final Four (1) Louisville vs (9) Wichita State (4) Michigan vs (4) Syracuse I think its gonna be an all-Big East Conference Final with Louisville vs Syracuse. [/quote] That's the way I see it too, Mr. BG! 8)

[quote name="Team Game" post="1390238" timestamp="1364686632"] For some reason, I thought the topic of this thread was about the new Coach at HJ and not a pissing match between all the Silsbee fans and a proud but somewhat misguided parent from HJ. Good Luck to the new AD - whoever that might be. HJ is looking forward to continuing to build their athletic programs. Let's support the kids and forget all this negativity whether it is between other schools or other programs at the same school. [/quote] Classy!  Here's some karma for you. :-*

[quote name="beechnut" post="1390250" timestamp="1364691109"] Dierker is mad bc they did not hire him to do TV. [/quote] Dierker is OLD NEWS.  He needs to get over himself. ::)

[quote name="Franchiseball" post="1390045" timestamp="1364577915"] That's a lot of Texas Leaguers lol [/quote] Beautifully stated, Franchise! ;D 8)

[quote name="XPANTHER03" post="1389672" timestamp="1364498091"] Fort Anahuac Park Baseball Field 352 down both lines and 385 in the gaps and 400 in center. [/quote] What direction to hit it out at center?  Isn't the predominant wind from the coast side there?  If that's true, 400 in center against the wind is a POKE! :)

[quote name="adminbaberuth" post="1389574" timestamp="1364475192"] [quote author=usedtobe link=topic=110618.msg1389562#msg1389562 date=1364450523] [quote author=adminbaberuth link=topic=110618.msg1389556#msg1389556 date=1364444686] Agree, Fireman's Park is a classic. Locally, Nederland is my choice as the best yard in the area. Lf 315  Cf 370 RF 320 My favorite in Texas is Strickland Park in Weimar, TX. [/quote] I had the good fortune of growing up and going to school in Eagle Lake, TX.  Weimar was in our district during my playing days.  What is your experience with Weimar and "Strickland Park?" [/quote] Being involved with Babe Ruth organization, Weimar has hosted many Regional and World Series . When I mean host, they actually house players in their homes from all over the country. LaGrange, Columbus and surrounding communities get involved hosting kids. And of course we play a week of games at Strickland Park. [/quote] Cool!  Relative to the players in homes:  again, back in my days at Eagle Lake we hosted the Rice Basketball tournament each year.  It was a combined Boys and Girls competition over three days.  Our little community would HOUSE the players during the tournament.  Those days are, unfortunately, gone forever. :( 8)

[quote name="LOKI" post="1389525" timestamp="1364432651"] [quote author=Piratesdad4410 link=topic=109970.msg1389466#msg1389466 date=1364413275] [quote author=bedelmon link=topic=109970.msg1388940#msg1388940 date=1364320950] I think, and i say this with all honesty, that a new coach will have something to prove and when it comes time for the Silsbee or WOS game, HJ will run it down your throat!!!! Because thats how you beat Silsbee and WOS, you keep them beastly QB's on the sideline and eat up the clock.... We have the personel to do it, just need the new guy to recognize it. And I believe they will. It cant get any worse than it was, it can only get better... [/quote] HJ could not beat A 2A team much less Silsbee or WOS,.          Bedelmon you are on CRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote]They beat EC last year and they are 2a. [/quote] Are you really Belelmon's father-in-law?

[quote name="adminbaberuth" post="1389556" timestamp="1364444686"] Agree, Fireman's Park is a classic. Locally, Nederland is my choice as the best yard in the area. Lf 315  Cf 370 RF 320 My favorite in Texas is Strickland Park in Weimar, TX. [/quote] I had the good fortune of growing up and going to school in Eagle Lake, TX.  Weimar was in our district during my playing days.  What is your experience with Weimar and "Strickland Park?"

[quote name="mytwocents" post="1388496" timestamp="1364169189"] [quote author=JRidge link=topic=110438.msg1388495#msg1388495 date=1364168926] [quote author=mytwocents link=topic=110438.msg1388430#msg1388430 date=1364139374] Y'all are just pathetic. I'll never understand. Spoken like a true racist. Smh........... [/quote] Say mytwocents, get out of your feelings! No one asked you to critique my comment but this is an opinionated site so I gave mine and you gave yours! I'm far from pathetic and if throwing slang makes you feel better then feel free to do so! One thing though, just because people speak politely doesn't mean they are friendly so you may want to hold back a bit on your aggressive, derogatory statements! Free Advise is Better than Bought Advice! [/quote] Lmao friendly?? Lmao wow kid. Your funny. [/quote] It would be better stated if you used "you're" rather than "your."  But, that's Vidor for you.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1388511" timestamp="1364174465"] I had Florida Gulf Coast in Sweet 16. ;) [/quote] B-S!  The only person to have FGC that far in the bracket was the coach's wife.  ;D ;D ;D

[quote name="mical" post="1388520" timestamp="1364177706"] Whoever said there were bad choices is misinformed or.......Many good choices.  Our kids are very excited for a new start!  I have spoken to several of the applicants and feel like the right man will turn things around at hj.  I guess they didn't heed the warning of that other old coach forum. [/quote] Question?  Why have you spoken to several of the applicants?  And, specifically, how many is several?  Are you on the selection committee? ???