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It was 3 players and it was one incident that was completely outside of football!

I hope he proves you and the rest of the media people wrong!!

Witch hunt!!! The sad part is that you have no media outlets in your own communities to offset the onslaught of news whether true or false. Its the perceptions that are put out there on a constant basis to control your thinking to eventually sway you to the perceived "right" side, but in reality, you were already on the side of truth, justice & the american way.

You have to take who you can get. Most of the people in Houston already knew about this. The argument back then was "Well, he didn't have to register and he got re-hired so it must not have been too bad". Fact of the matter is, there were only 14 applicants if I remember correctly. Sterling had like 70 and they've won like 3 games out of the last 30 or so. That should tell you where Ozen stands on the coaching radar. I'm not defending him but I thought this was common knowledge, especially to administrators. I've known of a teacher who had her liscense revoked for sending an "improper" text to a student, his was just suspended. I understand the uproar, but wouldn't the Panther faithful want his redemption story to be written in Beaumont? It's often better than the first act.  

I'm also sure the media would find a lot of things to attack if it went searching for it. I can name a few other public entities with financial and personnel issues that were , lets just say not covered to the fullest. 

It really didn't take any digging to see that. Its on a Google article.

Man, that new coach is already asking the basketball players to come out for the football team.

Be careful with that though because YOU or I probably wouldn't have taken that job. This guy has some Claude Mathis to him IMO. Now Ozen's offense really should resemble a PS3. I understand the HISD argument but he's not the one that chose the schedule. Two years ago he was 11-0, smoking everybody, including a FB Ridge Point team that had close to twice the enrollment in the first round. IMO he couldn't have done a much better job given the circumstances. There's not many places you come from where Ozen is an upgrade in EVERY sense of the word. This guy has dealt with administrative turmoil, poor funding, decrepit facilities, and kids who've seen more narcotics transactions than cartoons by the time their in middle school. Not to mention, that area of North Houston turns into a war zone in a drought if you know what I mean.

This guy is used to coaching great athletes and he's adept at managing two way players which Ozen is probably still going to have to do because of their small enrollment. This guy is the real deal, Ozen better figure out how to get him some more money in these next few years if they want to keep him.

Will do Sir!!! I thought that the real men and women here would appreciate that information coming from a reliable source ***aka***  The People That Set The Tone And Make The Rules!!! And really I cannot afford not to keep on educating myself and others because Demarcus will be just the 1st of 4 sons that I have to get to the next level by any means necessary!!!

Some of those old heads know everything and don't know s***! I have never seen so many two faced feminine acting old dudes in my life.

Some of those old heads know everything and don't know s***! I have never seen so many two faced feminine acting old dudes in my life.

Coaches can't fool kids. When kids trust and believe in you, they will run through walls for you. The kids will know if he truly cares about them. You can't fake it. If he was successful in NF, maybe he can come over here and pull it off. Talent will take you only so far. But kids believing in their coach will take you further.

Well, here we are once again. Personally I don't care about a Coaches Wins or Losses. As I stated before, I look for Character, Integrity. Qualities that the people doing the hiring don't possess. Just because you Win games don't mean you can Coach & If you lose doesn't mean you can't. Clearly our former Coach lost a lot, but he couldn't make adjustment & certainly didn't know his personnel. We need a Coach that cares; if he cares he will instill discipline, make them accountable, respect & listen to them, but most if ALL, get to know them personally. If he does this, these kids will run through Walls. This only occurs if you CARE. I really don't care about Football, what lessons are you teaching my Son & his Peers. If you're a football Coach, football is the easy part; the Game of Life is what you really must Teach. As Coaches (in my case volunteer) we wear many Hats; Counselor, Friend, Father, Mentor, Spiritual Advisor. Whatever the situation calls for, we have to make the adjustment. Personally as a Coach, how can I ask my kids to Sacrifice & go beyond, but I settle for the Status Quo? Bottom line, either you be who you Claim to be, or these kids will EXPOSE you.
Lastly, words of wisdom to our new Leader. I saw how some of the older Alumni were giving their 2 cents to the last Regime. We all see how that worked out. If I were you I would be like Frank Sinatra and do it "My Way". Good Luck Mr Atkins & welcome to SETX football. I pray for a good transition for you & your family
Go Panthers!!!

Too many warnings about leaving his whistle at home for practices. NF administrators felt as if he wasn't focused enough to carry out his responsibilities.

Did yall notice the scores of their district games? WOW!!

Well if dude can handle the merger of Smiley and Forest Brook and get those kids to play together and win, he may do a good job at Ozen. I know he can't be worse than PS3 Magee! Plus he's getting some very good players at Ozen.

Well if dude can handle the merger of Smiley and Forest Brook and get those kids to play together and win, he may do a good job at Ozen. I know he can't be worse than PS3 Magee! Plus he's getting some very good players at Ozen.

Well if dude can handle the merger of Smiley and Forest Brook and get those kids to play together and win, he may do a good job at Ozen. I know he can't be worse than PS3 Magee! Plus he's getting some very good players at Ozen.

(music playing in background; Sunshine Anderson sings....) Heard it all before  ;)  :D  :lol: 

Let the Butt kissing begin

You're right cause beating up on Central does nothing to prepare them for 6A football!

They beat DP last season and didn't get into the playoffs. Laporte got up set by Deer Park and WB lost out by points.

The Bruins will have the offensive scoring ability to beat any one of the playoff teams from last seaon. The question will be if we can get some defensive stops to secure those games as wins.

A very strong JV coupled with what the Bruins have coming back on Varsity will make for a very formidable football team. They were tied for a playoff spot and lost on points. I'm hoping yes!

Demarcus Smith is a good RB and yes he will be the featured back with some talented underclassmen backing him up. Kid's a baller, his recognition will come.