AthleticSupporter - Jock

Wasn't one of his better games, that's for sure.
Needs to get better protecting the ball.
Defense led this team to victory last night, not the QB.

I think you could tell which team played last week and the team that did not. After all that momentum we gained after the Nederland win we had to wait an extra week to compound on it. Any time you can get on the football field is good, no matter who you play. Our offense was nothing to brag about last night, not consistent, good at times, struggled at times, penalties hurt. Thing is we know our offense is better and will get better. Our defense was the difference last night. I think Lumberton's personal is suited for the slot-t. Other than two running plays we kelp the Raiders bottled up. Our front line causing havoc, linebackers making plays and secondary getting INTs. There's still two or three that need to go back to tackling school but all and all the defense is looking better. 

Smashmouth is a little too big to fit into any lockers, even way, way back then.
Ok, I'll admit I'm not always "responsible" with my predictions.  I'll try harder now that I know how important that is on this forum.
Zamean and Mason were big losses, no doubt.  But I think the Raider defense will be OK given the change in personnel from last year to this year.
I "think" our corners and safeties are better at this moment than they were at this time last year. 
I don't remember Smash's other bullet but I'm certain it was profound and worth re-reading, for someone else of course.
I should point out that the guesses and predictions that I made earlier and am making now are not based on Smash's level of research, film study, and examination of mounds of empirical evidence available on 16-18 yr olds in Lumberton and/or Silsbee.
I predict that Silsbee will break a couple of long runs and we won't catch them.  They may even complete a short pass that turns into a long TD for the same reason.  I also think the Raiders will pop a few long runs resulting in TDs.  We have a few kids that can go at the RB position (fast enough to outrun Silsbee in the 100m last year).  I predict this game will be decided by which line blocks the best and more importantly, which defense tackles the best.

No humility needed.  I have a ton of respect for Silsbee and I know that the results of their games against PNG and Nederland were no accident.  They are big, strong, fast and physical.  We will have our hands full and then some.  It will be a great measuring stick for us going into our bye week before starting district.  There is a LOT we don't know yet and tonight will help us learn those things.  Good luck to both teams.

Well put both Teams got a lot out of it. We as fans always look at games as wins and losses but there is more important things then just the wins and losses before district. It is execution and the coaches have to see if the players are going to execute and how they will execute the plays, even during adversity. When Evadale Coach asked the boys (my son is starting SR receiver) about playing they were all in for it. Some of them thought it was crazy a 2A playing a huge 4A school but they were just wanting on the field to play and then also getting to play on the turf field. I was proud to see them never give up even when the score got lopsided they continued to push through being tired, Hot and worn down. I know our coach walked away from that game knowing that his boys have determination to play at ANY level. Lumberton may not have gotten as much out of it but anytime you can get on a field and run plays and then the coaches watch video of the game you are getting something out of it. Proud of both teams and coaches for putting it together. Like you said for those few hours the boys, fans and coaches forgot about Imelda and got to do what they wanted to do, "Play Ball". After the game told the whole story, Rebel Players and Raider Players stood on the field and off the field talking and taking pictures with one another. Boy, if everyone could have that spirit instead of the attitude of Coaches being crazy and teams getting nothing out of it. To me if we watch how our teams, coaches and players act at the end we would get more out of it. 
Good Luck to the Raiders and Rebels Teams this Friday night.

Evadale RB is a man-child.  QB was good also.  They had good athletes and good size. Evadale is going to make some noise against opponents in their classification.  Good luck to the Rebels.  I was worried about us playing down like that but it was really good for all these players and coaches to get this game in.  Both teams benefited from it and also took their mind off of the Imelda mess for a little while.

Evadale RB is a man-child.  QB was good also.  They had good athletes and good size. Evadale is going to make some noise against opponents in their classification.  Good luck to the Rebels.  I was worried about us playing down like that but it was really good for all these players and coaches to get this game in.  Both teams benefited from it and also took their mind off of the Imelda mess for a little while.

I think when Grapeland plays Evadale this week it ends up closer then most people thought it would be. Evadale moved the ball in the air and on the ground against Lumberton last Saturday. They just didn't have the rotation to hang with Lumberton and burnt out quickly, not to mention they played at lunch time on the turf.
 
Top 2 teams in the district hands down will be Grapeland and Evadale; Third will be Lovelady, 4th West Hardin...… my thoughts.

Evadale RB is a man-child.  QB was good also.  They had good athletes and good size. Evadale is going to make some noise against opponents in their classification.  Good luck to the Rebels.  I was worried about us playing down like that but it was really good for all these players and coaches to get this game in.  Both teams benefited from it and also took their mind off of the Imelda mess for a little while.

Evadale RB is a man-child.  QB was good also.  They had good athletes and good size. Evadale is going to make some noise against opponents in their classification.  Good luck to the Rebels.  I was worried about us playing down like that but it was really good for all these players and coaches to get this game in.  Both teams benefited from it and also took their mind off of the Imelda mess for a little while.

West Brook players and fans. 19 years ago I watched my Indians lose a somewhat close game in the Astrodome. I understand how you guys must feel. Let me say this to you..... West brook showed the state that they are capable of standing toe to toe with the best in the state. You guys should be as proud as a peacock of these boys, coaches, and the school. They have done something remarkable and unthinkable just a few weeks ago. I am very proud to have had your school, students, coaches, and city represent our area of Texas. thank you for the great run and for the opportunity to watch some very special football out of Beaumont. Maybe the old Beaumont being the football capital is back for a nice run of long playoff runs. Thank you.

How in the holy crap could you question the coaching!!! That is completely absurd man! Those 2 teams laid it all on the line and battled the hell out of each other...to even mention ANYTHING about poor coaching is plain stupid. Longview is a great offensive team. They have made many defenses look bad. A few bounces here and there and were talking about a Westbrook state championship team. Great job Coach Peevey and staff. Y’all coached your tails off and you should be very proud of your kids. 

LOL I love watching interviews with Coach Thompson and Coach Johnston....
They say what's on their mind and dont cut no corners 
 

Congrats to West Brook.  That defense is clicking and they are attacking and T. Johnson was a man today.  So happy for this team.  I always knew they had the talent.  Congrats to Coach Peevey and staff.  The job isn't done yet. Finish it in Arlington!  

Oh wow did I have this one wrong? Congrats to WB and to all of Beaumont. With all of the crap Beaumont has been through lately, this is so much needed and deserved by the kiddos. Congrats and best of luck to you WB and fans. 

I am telling you good thing West Brook was not in the Division 1 bracket. North Shore is killing everyone out there. 

Alright Brook bring the ship back to setx!

1st down!!  Huge spot
 
Keep the clock running 

Great game. Both teams left it on Theo field.  this game had it all, turnovers, interceptions, fumbles, blocked FG,  locked FG for a TD,  Fake punts, trash talk, ect.  
Its simple as this.  Silsbee didn't convert Amy of their extra point attempts.  It all started on the blocked fg and coach felt he needed to get those points back,  it it didn't happen.  
That last fumble hurt and will be hurting for a long time.  Martin's reaction on the sidelines told the story.  
These seniors will be missed, but these youngsters will make or back to this point next year, I'm sure of it.  
Here's for a hell of a season and I wish the best of luck to Cuero!

You have to have a smart, veteran center who knows when the defender is actually in the neutral some. If the center is wrong and the ref doesn't throw the flag, it can put the coach and the offense in a real bind. 

I wanna tell young Foster that...  When you line them up, give the hard count, if they jump, snap it and receive the free play.  They always don't snap it and look to the sidelines.  Been doing that all year...

IDK, but I know he lives in Beaumont just like y'all star basketball player. lol...

Now that its over, i guess im done here too. Thanks for the fun discussion and heated debates. Thanks for the love and the hate. Im happy i can finally get rid of this png purple, wearing it 3 years straight can stain your skin lol and im always P.A. at heart. To the many friends i have made on here our story will continue as you know where to find me. To the others i bid you farewell and happy lives!
Dueces!
 

WOS did a good job clogging the runs between the tackles too. The Mustangs coaching staff has done a whale of a job with their kids. I got the impression early in the season that the normal fire was missing from that group and they had it in spades tonight. That's not meant to take anything away from the Jasper staff and players. We were right there and just couldn't get it done...

When I was coaching, a good friend of mine who is a very successful coach, gave us all some good advice. Before you take a coaching job, look at the size of the band. If the band numbers are larger than the football program numbers, look elsewhere. So now I catch myself always looking at the size of a schools band and booster club in comparison to the size of their football teams and athletic boosters. Tends to show priorities of the community.