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I was expecting to read some football talk and not talk about the weather and indoor practice facilities,it's sad that we live in such a soft society. It would not be very sensible to have a team practice indoors when it is supposed to be in the 40's at kickoff on Friday. Both teams needs to tighten up the chin straps and get ready for a hard hitting football game, I would not expect anything less from these 2 teams. Go Dawgs!

Please excuse my mistakes for I am only human!

I truly believe that shots will be fired from now until Friday at game time from both sides. We must prepare for war!

Stanley's BBQ has very good BBQ and is close to the stadium, if you are going to attend Friday night's game in Tyler.

Silsbee won the only previous meeting in series history.
The Tigers beat Carthage 43-21 in a 1998 Class 4A Division II Region III area playoff that ended the career of Bulldog career rushing leader Kris Briggs.

Region III semifinal: Carthage 49, Silsbee 6

You mentioned a past beat down and it appears that we returned the favor in 2013. Silsbee is not going to be taken lightly, Silsbee beat a good El Campo team that knocked us out of the playoffs in 2012 and 2014. I am also a Carthage alumni from the Class of '86 and will try my best to be the loudest fan on the Carthage side, as I look forward to a good game. I was amped up when we went against the #1 defending state Champions Navasota team, and I will be as equally as pumped up for this game. As far as Carthage fans living and dying around high school sports, we are in the playoffs and we are excited for our team. We are not like some areas that only have one team that we follow, My son and I made the trip to Cowboys Stadium and watched Gilmer and Navasota win their state games since I truly enjoy watching football games. Best of luck to Silsbee Friday night. Go Dawgs!

Very well said! Superior coaching plays a huge part in the outcome of a game this deep into the playoffs. I have witnessed this on more than one occasion under Carthage's current coaching staff. Looking forward to Friday night!! Go Dawgs!!

Funny thing about our society, it is about "What have you done lately society" I could care less about your "ships" in the past.

Silsbee has gotten this far because they are a darn good football and they have just as good of a chance as Carthage to win this game.

The arrogance and the cockiness of you and your fans is sickening.

Just remember to come back over here after the game, if Carthage loses, Come back to setxsports. Y'all will probably go back to that lame arse 2 bit site in east tx and talk about your past "ships"

If Silsbee loses I will be right here to congratulate Carthage.

Smoaky is open to anyone just like SETX, I came on here supporting Carthage. Arrogance and confidence have similar qualities that are easily confused with one another. Carthage fans are confident since we have been fortunate enough to earn the state title 4 in years past. Is Carthage unbeatable? No, that is why the games are played every week until a champion is crowned. If Carthage loses, I will be on Smoaky and SETX congratulating Silsbee. I welcome you to also join the conversation on Smoaky and support your team. There will be no excuses from me if Carthage loses, we unfortunately have lost in the playoffs before. Go Dawgs!!

Yes, Carthage is the home team.

Silsbee has earned respect by beating El Campo and making it to the quarter finals, I look forward to supporting the Dawgs on Friday. To all the fans complaining about the drive to the game, true fans find a way to make it to the big games. Carthage's O and D line will dominate and win, I expect a good game just like last week. Navasota was 28 and 0 and defending state champions, we were able to win a great game. You will see that coaching will be the difference on Friday night, Carthage wins by 14. 

I like the Dawgs in this one, everyone knows that Carthage gets stronger in the playoffs.....