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Do you believe that backups should just run out the clock when they get in?  Despite that fact that they may rarely get the chance to play otherwise despite practicing/preparing just as much as the chosen starters.  I'm curious.
I wasn't at the game nor do I know.. but if the backups were in, they deserve to be coached with the same intensity and just the same as the starters in a game situation.  It is truly absurd to me to believe that when backups finally get to go in.. that it's even a suggestion for them to play/perform any less than the starters are expected to begin the game or for the clock to just keep running.
This isn't little league.  If someone feels like they can't stop a bunch of backups from "running it up" then either schedule better or prepare better.  

Do you believe that backups should just run out the clock when they get in?  Despite that fact that they may rarely get the chance to play otherwise despite practicing/preparing just as much as the chosen starters.  I'm curious.
I wasn't at the game nor do I know.. but if the backups were in, they deserve to be coached with the same intensity and just the same as the starters in a game situation.  It is truly absurd to me to believe that when backups finally get to go in.. that it's even a suggestion for them to play/perform any less than the starters are expected to begin the game or for the clock to just keep running.
This isn't little league.  If someone feels like they can't stop a bunch of backups from "running it up" then either schedule better or prepare better.  

Then I retract the aggressiveness in my tone.
My point, however, remains in that case in high school games and up.  Probably even junior high games. Backups deserve the same level/style of coaching as the starters get at the beginning of the game.  Coach them just as hard and with the same intention of reaching maximum success.
"Running it up" is one of my most hated comments if/when a team has already removed the starters.  The backups are supposed to lay down because the starters gave them a huge lead? I don't think so.

Then I retract the aggressiveness in my tone.
My point, however, remains in that case in high school games and up.  Probably even junior high games. Backups deserve the same level/style of coaching as the starters get at the beginning of the game.  Coach them just as hard and with the same intention of reaching maximum success.
"Running it up" is one of my most hated comments if/when a team has already removed the starters.  The backups are supposed to lay down because the starters gave them a huge lead? I don't think so.

Do you believe that backups should just run out the clock when they get in?  Despite that fact that they may rarely get the chance to play otherwise despite practicing/preparing just as much as the chosen starters.  I'm curious.
I wasn't at the game nor do I know.. but if the backups were in, they deserve to be coached with the same intensity and just the same as the starters in a game situation.  It is truly absurd to me to believe that when backups finally get to go in.. that it's even a suggestion for them to play/perform any less than the starters are expected to begin the game or for the clock to just keep running.
This isn't little league.  If someone feels like they can't stop a bunch of backups from "running it up" then either schedule better or prepare better.  

Do you believe that backups should just run out the clock when they get in?  Despite that fact that they may rarely get the chance to play otherwise despite practicing/preparing just as much as the chosen starters.  I'm curious.
I wasn't at the game nor do I know.. but if the backups were in, they deserve to be coached with the same intensity and just the same as the starters in a game situation.  It is truly absurd to me to believe that when backups finally get to go in.. that it's even a suggestion for them to play/perform any less than the starters are expected to begin the game or for the clock to just keep running.
This isn't little league.  If someone feels like they can't stop a bunch of backups from "running it up" then either schedule better or prepare better.  

That's big talk.  May wanna crawl before you walk with that prediction.  I hope you're right... but a lot happens in 4 years and a lot of teams around the state can play.

I wouldn’t personally use that Kountze massacre as a measuring stick.  I don’t think Anahuac will lose any district games.

If you aren’t keeping up with Winnsboro.. you might want to.  Former SeTx coach Josh Finney and his son are having quite the season so far.

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I'm not an idiot.. and enrollment matters some to a point.  How many kids does each school have playing football?  That matters more than enrollment sometimes.
By the way.. if enrollment is the thing motivating your excitement... why doesn't Allen High School win every single game in every single sport?  They have almost double the next highest 6A schools.  

What is not being let go is the hypocrisy.. He did to another school exactly what he complains about.  That's being a hypocrite. 
 

Burkeville fans.  In fact.. Burkeville has a state title more recent than HD’s last playoff win.
It’s beyond time to move on.

Of course I'm aware of that.  I guess what I mean is... How many times has Neece been a head coach where a former Head Coach comes in as an assistant with a son that starts as the varsity quarterback?  I'll add that I've heard that Barrier has a reputation of being pretty well versed in the area.  I wouldn't be surprised if some sort of arrangement was made before the hire about Barrier having a role somewhat. 

I'm sure nobody in the history of ever, has brought their own starting quarterback. 

Burkeville fans.  In fact.. Burkeville has a state title more recent than HD’s last playoff win.
It’s beyond time to move on.

That's part of the reason that schools that are bad.. will continue to be bad.  Consistency is key.  And admitting reality is also key.  When you don't have the horses, you don't have the horses.  Still gotta leave the head guy alone so they can at least try to change a culture.  How's that even possible if the 7th graders have 2/3/4/5 different systems before they reach senior year?  It's worse when you actually get someone that would like to stay and build.  That's rare enough for small schools.
But.. I'm perfectly aware of how things work.  Instant gratification mentality. 

I would have to say they're the most notorious on the forum.. any classification.  Definitely not because of the actual football team.  Certainly because some fans (not all) have no idea when to stop bragging about details that aren't worth bragging about to begin with.  For example: Beating Kountze.. It's yet to be determined whether or not that was a win worth the hype it's getting.  Yes, they went 7-4 LAST YEAR and made a playoff spot in a bigger classification.  HD didn't play them last year.  What if they go 0-10 or 1-9 this year?  Still a brag worthy win? Not in my opinion.
Just say good game and that you're happy/proud of the team.  We don't need the extra bullcrap about how big of a school they are and your overall record against them or anyone else.  Jeez.  That's why people are still cracking "4 horsemen" jokes several years after that statement was made.  
It's almost not fun anymore.....   Almost. 

Enrollment usually means a lot.  Keep in mind that many schools in SeTx have much fewer kids in athletics than schools with much smaller high school enrollments in other parts of the state.  Which is why I don't put a lot of stock in it sometimes.  It's about comparable levels of talent per the number of kids PLAYING.  

Can't say I disagree.  Don't they have HD on the schedule?  I'm not yet convinced Hardin loses that one.. but they better get this one either way.
Coincidentally, I think the former head coach made a decent decision with the departure.

7 names..🤔.. 7 Horsemen?!!
STATE CHAMPS!

I have no problem with 4 teams going.  I have a problem with small districts.  There are several circumstances of #4 seeds making runs in the playoffs.  That alone justifies it.
By the way.. record has nothing to do with it. Winning 8/9/10 isn’t always difficult with many of the trash rotten districts in this SeTx coverage area.  Don’t be offended.. if there were more schools making it past area it wouldn’t be the case. 

That wouldn’t be bad. At least being able to practice when it’s raining would help tremendously.

That wouldn’t be bad. At least being able to practice when it’s raining would help tremendously.

The comparison of high schools having grass fields to professional teams having grass fields is beyond absurd.  Pro teams have seemingly limitless money needed to maintain said field. And.. nobody uses the field except the team on game day.  Do pro teams practice on the game field? No. High schools don’t have that luxury.  I prefer a PROPERLY MAINTAINED grass field over turf, but SeTx schools can’t do that.  Between weather and money (lack of) turf is the way to go down here.
Or.. keep your, “It was good enough for grandpa so it’s good enough now” mentality and keep losing to out of area teams that can actually practice the day after a storm.  No skin off my back.

I have no doubt that intense work wasn’t put in.  That’s true with every professional athlete.  There are tons of huge guys that didn’t make it because of that very fact.
Not hate whatsoever.  You also can’t deny that had he been 6’1 with that same work ethic, Ozen doesn’t win it that year.  Don’t misconstrue my point.. the player (including his size) that he turned into was an integral part.