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We lost a lot of kids to graduation. We were expecting a smaller, less experienced group than last years starting unit. We really needed all of the games and practices we could get before Harvey. Combine that with the worst collection of injuries that I can remember here and this is what you end up with. Kids are playing out of position all over the place. Starting LBs on the o-line, starting corner in at RB, backup QB playing corner.... these are kids playing spots I've never seen them play before.  
Our offense isn't as inept as the score indicates. We went the length of the field on our second and third drives but came up scoreless.  
The good news is that we're starting to get some kids back now and this is our bye week. If we come back with wins against Cleveland and LCM we'll be back into the thick of things. 

Injury bug hit them from what I hear.

We've played both, and I disagree... Both teams are stellar, but the WOS defense would absolutely do a better job of slowing down Newton's new-found passing attack. The Chain Gang defense is much more stingy than the Eagles' D.  WOS lost a few weeks of practice while Newton was still playing... WOS will improve at a better rate than Newton as the season moves along.  I'm not hating or stirring the pot (at this moment), that's just how I see it. 
I'd still give WOS the edge by a healthy margin.  
 

No they are not the same or even close really,but they are young

We've played both, and I disagree... Both teams are stellar, but the WOS defense would absolutely do a better job of slowing down Newton's new-found passing attack. The Chain Gang defense is much more stingy than the Eagles' D.  WOS lost a few weeks of practice while Newton was still playing... WOS will improve at a better rate than Newton as the season moves along.  I'm not hating or stirring the pot (at this moment), that's just how I see it. 
I'd still give WOS the edge by a healthy margin.  
 

Great point and explanation.  I can roll with that...

We've played both, and I disagree... Both teams are stellar, but the WOS defense would absolutely do a better job of slowing down Newton's new-found passing attack. The Chain Gang defense is much more stingy than the Eagles' D.  WOS lost a few weeks of practice while Newton was still playing... WOS will improve at a better rate than Newton as the season moves along.  I'm not hating or stirring the pot (at this moment), that's just how I see it. 
I'd still give WOS the edge by a healthy margin.  
 

These days, Newton is definitely on the same level as WO-S.  And Silsbee is not as far behind as some think.

Here's the problem. Everybody has opinions in all kinds of issues. Somewhere along the way we've all agreed that OUR opinion is not just an opinion, but rather an indisputable fact and anyone that disagrees with OUR interpretation is a "phobe" or an "ist." Disagree with with a conservative and you're  a socialist. Disagree with a person of color and you're a racist. If you have a different opinion than a female and you're labeled a sexist or a misogynist. Any opinion that is voiced in opposition to a liberal is now "hate speech." If you believe every word of your Bible (in regards to homosexuality) then you are a homophobe. 
I appreciate that these young men feel the need to protest what they feel are oppressions to people of color. I also appreciate the opinions of people who feel like there are much more pressing issues facing people of color than "bad cops."
These players absolutely are entitled to their opinions and are free to protest as they see fit. However, it's my contention that their message is lost upon a lot of their intended audience who find themselves feeling insulted when our flag/anthem is disrespected.  The protest may be on point, but the point of the protest is lost in the delivery. For example, my feelings on oppression and inequality might be totally in line with Kapernick's, but if my protest included me showing up in public in blackface, I'd just end up pissing off a bunch of people who would never get past my insult to hear my message. 
 
 

The same one who held him to no catches the last 2 years is still there. So no mismatch there

Just like to see a good CLEAN competitive game. If Silsbee wins... its an upset. If we get blown out by 3 TD ... lets just be thankful their not in our district
 
Go Tigers

No they didn't, but I suspect that Silsbee was impacted more by Harvey than was Newton, i.e. Flooding, practice, game prep, etc.  I may be wrong, just me speculating, I have no idea how much rain Newton received.  

I haven't seen Silsbee play yet this year, but I feel like WOS is not as dominant as they were at the same time last season.
They're still a great team, will win district and advance far into the playoffs.  I'm sure that they'll improve a great deal as the season moves along, but I don't think they'll achieve the same level of play that last year's mustangs did.
I think Silsbee will give the Mustangs a good test, but the Mustangs will win by 2 TDs.
 
Good luck.

Coach Johnston is exploiting the absence of Denton in our secondary. We headed home early. Safe travels, Eagle Fans. 
Yall will make noise in the playoffs. 

Good luck to BC in your district race. Once you get some good referees and your defensive back playing again, I'm sure BC will be ok.

Coach Johnston is exploiting the absence of Denton in our secondary. We headed home early. Safe travels, Eagle Fans. 
Yall will make noise in the playoffs. 

Coach Johnston is exploiting the absence of Denton in our secondary. We headed home early. Safe travels, Eagle Fans. 
Yall will make noise in the playoffs. 

That is kind of a misleading title, just saying.  "Central high school unfit for students due to water" would be more on point.

Well, I was.  But now......

Well, I was.  But now......

Good for y'all.  
Man, LCM17... I feel like, well, you this year.  All of my Cardinal fans have disappeared.  It's like the L-Train all over again.  
 

Yeah, you know me

It happens you have fans that come and go on here. The way I feel I could jump on another team and be a band wagaon fan. Not everyone has the luxury having teams like Katy, Allen, and Carthage and other power house teams. LCM has work to do to be a better program. I like that Crouch did not turn down this game from the future state Champs 

Welcome to the club lol

Good for y'all.  
Man, LCM17... I feel like, well, you this year.  All of my Cardinal fans have disappeared.  It's like the L-Train all over again.