USC 35

Wow! Congrats Woodville!

Wth Rutro

Surprised Hardin too!

Ruined my pickems! 

Congrats Bobcats.  You surprised a lot of people, including me.   

Good ole slobber knocker!!!!!

Did not know it was that lopsided....Hopefully it will be a good game
 

Always tough to win at HD. In the history of the rivalry, Hardin has only won there 3 times.
All time series (8 - 45)

This should awaken 55. 

HD will have a decent season this year. Hardin better not overlook them next week.

Prayers sent for this young man!

That's hilarious PIg you're right but If you desire to be a H.S. coach enhance lives, never dIstroy dreams or futures. I myself traIn and develop youth and choose not to grInd out a H.S. coaches weekly rituals. Call me an armchair QB or sideline critic but criticism Is part of the game and I say to those wIth that coveted degree who chose coaching, If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. All Lives Matter!

Oh, you would be surprised. Yes, all coaches want to win. But, most coaches want to win their way. I have seen way too many coaches lose because they are too bull headed to change or evolve or even consider that another offense or defense might be better suited to the kids they have.

I for one understand what you are saying, but this is a opinion board. There are no problems in praising these programs, and their leaders. I do not believe in talking down on any kids, because that's what they are kids. There are many things we see and hear dealing with the programs as well, I feel that hey if they can receive praise they can or should accept criticism as well. How many watch college and pro sports and when your team is struggling makes comments. This is no different just our opinion and as long as we leave kids out it shouldn't be a problem. The way for a coach to build a bond in his community, is to be part of his community. If his job comes down to this board comment, he should have made adjustments to his contract. All in all I understand but even head coaches have made opinions.

One more request from a non-mod:  WOSgrad starts a thread for each and every game each week.  He does this well before kickoff.  There are a lot of games each week so some will be on the second page when you are looking (I know it must be painful to hit "next" or the little 2 at the bottom of the page).  Please find the thread and post updates in that thread only.  Do not start your own thread for the game just because you don't see one on the first page. 
Maybe it's just me but this is a pet peeve of mine.  Those of us that like to keep up with a lot of games on game night rely on these threads.  When you have more than one thread covering the same game, it just doesn't work well.  

Healthy constructive criticism is one thing. Questioning calls or even position decisions in the heat of a game is not the problem.  The problem is when it graduates to coaches being accused of, as you put it, having an agenda that conflicts with the good of the program.
I really do appreciate that you and others see this as a place to go to see that whatever problem you have with a coach is brought into the open.  The problem with that is that bringing the problem in the open here accomplishes nothing.  We at SETXsports have no decision making ability and, quite frankly, neither do the posters that are here.  In other words, there may be some education that occurs, but if there is truly a problem, those that need to be educated, the powers that be in a particular school district, are usually not.  That can only be accomplished by approaching them directly privately or by attending a school board meeting and addressing the issue publicly. And if the problem is truly there, I think it your duty to pursue it in that manner so that the kids get what they need. 

I am going to agree with this post on one hand and disagree with it on the other.
Yes, we should all be respectful of the coaches in this area, because all of them have paid their dues and earned the opportunity to lead their respective programs how they see fit. They were hired to do a job, and that job is to produce the best quality football teams they possibly can.
Now, with that being said, healthy, productive criticism is sometimes warranted and necessary. Coaches are not gods, they are not omnipotent and without faults. Sometimes they have their own agenda and do not make decisions that are in the best interest of the kids as a whole. When these times arise, I think it is our right as observers to point these issues out.
High School football is about the kids, the schools and the communities. Sometimes, coaches put their own agendas in front  of the best interest of the kids, schools and communities. Those coaches need to be exposed for what they are and this public forum is sometimes the best place to educate the masses on these issues.

This was a good post as sometimes we can be a bit abusive on this site based on our personal feelings.  On the other hand some of the statements are true and what is hidden in the dark shall be revealed. That's life and this site is a forum of expression that sometimes offends others. I will definitely apologize for offending anyone I'm not perfect. I do have a problem with coaches who mismanage games or players consistently though so shoot me. Lol

Great post (much like Gibbs does to Dinozzo).  IMO we tend to forget people are variables.  One area coach gets repeated praise (deserved), but everyone else expects "their" coach to produce the same results.  We're all different.  
Do the kids look up to the coach?  Is he teaching "life lessons"?  Good work ethic?   There's a lot of good coaches who don't win Dist Championships.  

WS RB DeMarie Smith making a case for another Ford Tough Award after tonight:
16car. 352 yds.(22ypc., TD every 4th time he touched the ball)  4TD(50, 59, 45, 82), 1/1/13yds. passing
6tk, 2pbu, INT on defense

HD by 12

Sure like that idea.  I have a good feeling about this game - but I thought the dealer was going to bust with that 6 of clubs up too lol. 

Evadale by 6

AS isn't great.  But I think Iola isn't bad.  AS gave Iola all they wanted in Iola.
I don't like comparing teams like that..but it's all I know about AS.  Having said that..I don't think they're quite as bad as HD.  AS takes this one.
Side note..congrats on last week.  I knew WH was bad but I was shocked.  I'm sure that win was good for the kids.

Why Buddy?... He will say the same thing as always "HD has no shot, should just stay home".