CardinalBacker

I thought that kid transferred in....
On the other hand, a fellow Alabama signee from Beaumont didn't collect any state football championships (or even make the playoffs), so I guess you'd have to say that it takes more than athletes to get to Jerryworld.
But I do believe that Coach Thompson could take his entire staff to High Island and win big after 5-6 years, IF the parents and kids would allow him to do his thing.  
I'll be a jerk here just because... Coach Thompson would fail miserably at BC.  You can say it's a lack of "athletes" but that's not entirely true.  We have our share of speed and size, maybe not at consistently as WOS, but so much of WOS's size isn't just occurring.  It's an off-season program that builds bigger, stronger athletes.  The problem is that parents and kids here in BC (and in a lot of other mediocre programs) aren't willing to do the work it takes to win consistently.  I've heard stories from WOS athletes who were like "What?  That's it?" after their first conditioning workouts in college.  I don't doubt it.  My guess is that IF either of those Alabama signees had gone to BC, they'd be about finished with their undergrad studies after an uneventful high school career and no scholarship offers.  That, my friends, has nothing to do with the fast-twitch or slow-twitch fibers of those particular athletes.  
If all it took was a good group of athletes, I think Silsbee would have a collection of championship trophies by now, no offense.  
It's both... you've got to have a decent group of athletes, cultivate them with great coaching and offseason programs (through all levels), and an elite coaching staff.  
 

I thought that kid transferred in....
On the other hand, a fellow Alabama signee from Beaumont didn't collect any state football championships (or even make the playoffs), so I guess you'd have to say that it takes more than athletes to get to Jerryworld.
But I do believe that Coach Thompson could take his entire staff to High Island and win big after 5-6 years, IF the parents and kids would allow him to do his thing.  
I'll be a jerk here just because... Coach Thompson would fail miserably at BC.  You can say it's a lack of "athletes" but that's not entirely true.  We have our share of speed and size, maybe not at consistently as WOS, but so much of WOS's size isn't just occurring.  It's an off-season program that builds bigger, stronger athletes.  The problem is that parents and kids here in BC (and in a lot of other mediocre programs) aren't willing to do the work it takes to win consistently.  I've heard stories from WOS athletes who were like "What?  That's it?" after their first conditioning workouts in college.  I don't doubt it.  My guess is that IF either of those Alabama signees had gone to BC, they'd be about finished with their undergrad studies after an uneventful high school career and no scholarship offers.  That, my friends, has nothing to do with the fast-twitch or slow-twitch fibers of those particular athletes.  
If all it took was a good group of athletes, I think Silsbee would have a collection of championship trophies by now, no offense.  
It's both... you've got to have a decent group of athletes, cultivate them with great coaching and offseason programs (through all levels), and an elite coaching staff.  
 

prime example is Lumberton.  

How many FBS kids are on WOS this year? They are very small with no depth but Thompson has those kids were they are supposed to be every play. They are excellent tacklers which is a taught skill and they block great which is also another taught skill. When I watched WOS Friday it amazed me how good they are with what I consider mostly just real good high school athletes.

I agree with a lot of this, but not all. WOS doesn’t just “have” athletes. They are molded and trained through years of participating in fantastic offseason programs and good coaching. Having parents that don’t sue the coaches for making Junior do bear crawls is a bonus, too. 
I firmly believe that when you lose the years between a good pee wee program and a solid varsity high school program, you can’t get them back. 

In 2015 when the question was asked, “can WOS return to the state championship game,” I said no. 
Before this season started I again answered the same question with “no,” based on the number of talented kids that were lost to graduation. 
Once more I have underestimated the Mustangs, and I stand corrected.
 

I agree with a lot of this, but not all. WOS doesn’t just “have” athletes. They are molded and trained through years of participating in fantastic offseason programs and good coaching. Having parents that don’t sue the coaches for making Junior do bear crawls is a bonus, too. 
I firmly believe that when you lose the years between a good pee wee program and a solid varsity high school program, you can’t get them back. 

no elite - LEGENDARY

Sorry to spoil the fun, but it is time that we bring this to a close.

Backer I started not to write this but since you think Newton sucks I couldn't resist.  I do appreciate your team getting our reserves some playing time and good experience scoring on a 4a Div 1 school. Maybe you didn't see them because I know you left early. We have allowed 26 points in the last 8 games and scored 447.  How much devastation do you want?
 

I think both have a decent chance.... I was a little concerned after the close win by WOS last week. It just doesn’t seem like either squad is unleashing devastation on their opponents with three rounds (and tougher teams) in front of them. 
Good luck to both squads, though. 
And on behalf of BC, I’ll gladly accept recognition from both the WOS and Newton fanbases for helping to prepare their squads for these playoff runs during games against the Cardinals in non-district play. 
You’re truly welcome. 

I think both have a decent chance.... I was a little concerned after the close win by WOS last week. It just doesn’t seem like either squad is unleashing devastation on their opponents with three rounds (and tougher teams) in front of them. 
Good luck to both squads, though. 
And on behalf of BC, I’ll gladly accept recognition from both the WOS and Newton fanbases for helping to prepare their squads for these playoff runs during games against the Cardinals in non-district play. 
You’re truly welcome. 

Thanks. I got in before your follow up. 
 
Edit. 

Yeah, back in the day cardinalbacker filled out an application to come to Silsbee. It was rejected, you got to win more than just at baseball to come here. Lol. Seriously, when you make it easy to be attacked you you will be attacked. Over the past several years Silsbee actions has made it easy for the afraid, jealous, haters to attack us. No skin off our nose, we’ll do our best to keep winning. 

It all depends... if CT was still at Ozen, he didn't deserve consideration.  After moving to Silsbee, he was definitely the apparent favorite.  
Duh.  
 

You are all over Silsbee today huh?

He's been all over Silsbee for a while.

It all depends... if CT was still at Ozen, he didn't deserve consideration.  After moving to Silsbee, he was definitely the apparent favorite.  
Duh.  
 

No way he was sitting down while he was typing....
 
Go Stangs!

No way he was sitting down while he was typing....
 
Go Stangs!

No way he was sitting down while he was typing....
 
Go Stangs!

No way he was sitting down while he was typing....
 
Go Stangs!

Not if a certain team wins the state championship!

If done right, the Slot-T can win a State Championship.  Running 99% of the time like Vidor or Bridge City does is not the way.

Nope it was Sabine Pass, then you guys, then some school for the Blind after that.