ice74

24-22 Ozn half

While I agree that Randle was underutilized, he was not the first to fall victim to panther politics and certainly won't be the last.  The list is long, and somewhere near the top is a former QB/Safety named London Durham (4.4 forty, strong arm, great competitor, and played safety very well...) he didn't start until his senior year with very little help.   I remember Marshall's coach (Northern)  in the newspaper mentioning how they had to contain this QB who played safety also..., while those of us who knew better knew he would not get to play QB because of the politics.  Maybe I've said too much so I digress, but again the list is long and Randle and London are just a couple, I'm so happy for Randle that he is playing and shining at the next level. 

Shocking I know, but it's true.  I'm pretty  somewhere else in Southeast Texas, this Friday night another team will outplay another team, and another team, and another team .............  Just remember that you heard it here first sure

I know this is late but as an Ozen fan I just thought I would chime in.  There were some calls that I didn't agree with(nothing new), however, that was not the difference in the game.  The Lumberton O-Line had their way with our D-Line.  The Ozen play calling was suspect in the second half, and Lumberton made adjustments where we didn't.  Bottom line Lumberton played a better game Friday night and were more prepared. 

It was hilarious1  made my ride form the game much more enjoyable.

Just reminiscing, thinking about the old Smack Attack radio show that used to come on after all the Friday Night Football Games.  I used to tune in and call faithfully.  Does anybody else remember that?

Another fumble😠

Yea, that is about as disrespectful as it gets!

Ozen's coaching turnover is looking a bit "Cleveland Brownish". Ok a lot Cleveland Brownish. Smh

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I'm certain there is much talent at WB, I'm just not confident that Flanigan can utilize it on the level required to win in this district.  I believe that they will have a better record than last year, but not a record that will get them in the playoffs.  Also, following the turn around that WB saw under Stump and theor ability to keep winning, the expectations are much higher at this stage.  A winning season is not enough because prior to Flanigan coming on board the program was a winning, playoff bound team.  Just my opinion, but I don't think that he will be able beat Memorial, North Shore, Deer Park, or Laporte this year.  As a graduate of WB I hope that he does, but I am less than confident that they are ready to compete on a playoff level yet.
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WB won district ONE time under Coach Stump. There was no big four when Stump coached the Bruins. It was a six team district including Channelview and Baytown Sterling. It was pretty much a given they would get in the playoffs. It is a much tougher district now. I don't believe anyone is saying the Bruins will win district but, they will be talented enough to make the playoffs. I think they knock off one of the playoff teams from last year and get in.
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Only time will tell.  You make a good point about the alignment of the district when Stump was at the helm.  However, even those seasons that they didn't win district but made the playoffs, they did well in the postseason too.  Which set the bar pretty high, I don't know that Flannigan and company could have done the same in the district then and certainly have my doubts about them doing so now facing the big four.  Again, I know it takes time to put in a system, but last year was rather dismal.  I hope Flanigan proves me wrong, but I'll wait...
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The talent level Flannigan is coaching is far less than the level and amount of talent Stump coached at WB. After C-mike gets drafted this weekend that would be two NFL RBs Stump coached. Flannigan doesn't have a NFL RB to bail him out. Hell it can be said the with all the talent Stump coached that he underachieved at West Brook. I do agree with you about the jury still being out on Flannigan though. Everyone knew last year would be mediocre. This year he has a more talented team, so we'll see what type of coach he is.
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Agreed! so basically we are saying sort of the same thing.  Tougher District + Less Talent = equals a more difficult road to the playoffs.  All I'm saying is that it is too soon for me to endorse or indict him.  This year will tell the tale. 

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I'm certain there is much talent at WB, I'm just not confident that Flanigan can utilize it on the level required to win in this district.  I believe that they will have a better record than last year, but not a record that will get them in the playoffs.  Also, following the turn around that WB saw under Stump and theor ability to keep winning, the expectations are much higher at this stage.  A winning season is not enough because prior to Flanigan coming on board the program was a winning, playoff bound team.  Just my opinion, but I don't think that he will be able beat Memorial, North Shore, Deer Park, or Laporte this year.  As a graduate of WB I hope that he does, but I am less than confident that they are ready to compete on a playoff level yet.
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WB won district ONE time under Coach Stump. There was no big four when Stump coached the Bruins. It was a six team district including Channelview and Baytown Sterling. It was pretty much a given they would get in the playoffs. It is a much tougher district now. I don't believe anyone is saying the Bruins will win district but, they will be talented enough to make the playoffs. I think they knock off one of the playoff teams from last year and get in.
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Only time will tell.  You make a good point about the alignment of the district when Stump was at the helm.  However, even those seasons that they didn't win district but made the playoffs, they did well in the postseason too.  Which set the bar pretty high, I don't know that Flannigan and company could have done the same in the district then and certainly have my doubts about them doing so now facing the big four.  Again, I know it takes time to put in a system, but last year was rather dismal.  I hope Flanigan proves me wrong, but I'll wait...

I'm certain there is much talent at WB, I'm just not confident that Flanigan can utilize it on the level required to win in this district.  I believe that they will have a better record than last year, but not a record that will get them in the playoffs.  Also, following the turn around that WB saw under Stump and theor ability to keep winning, the expectations are much higher at this stage.  A winning season is not enough because prior to Flanigan coming on board the program was a winning, playoff bound team.  Just my opinion, but I don't think that he will be able beat Memorial, North Shore, Deer Park, or Laporte this year.  As a graduate of WB I hope that he does, but I am less than confident that they are ready to compete on a playoff level yet.

If he follows the same pattern, he will probably move a middle school coach up to take the job.  :-\

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Any update on the hiring process??  Has it at least started?
[/quote]has the job been posted yet?
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It's posted on BISD's website, I haven't heard any word on who applied and/or any of the applicants.

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WOW i liked nelson too he was on his way to bringing the program back but HOPEFULLY Rodney Saveat can hire someone out of the area this time Ozen need a REALLY good coach
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I hope Central and Ozens new coach come from out of the area but I seriously doubt it...
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I third that notion..... Get the best coach not the best friend.  Just saying

It's a good opportunity to get the right coach, for the right reasons.  They shouldn't limit the list of finalist to local guys, find the right fit for the program.  For the kid's sake, I hope they choose the best one, whoever that is  :)

Wow, what a ridiculous thing for him to say.  I was already glad Ned. Won , but I'm even more glad that Dawson lost.  From the unsportsmanlike conduct penalties to the classless comments of their arrogant coach, it just makes seeing them sent packing that much sweeter. I sincerely hope that this not a true representation of he is, maybe it's just an isolated, dumb comment.  For the kids sake I hope that's the case.

Wow, what a ridiculous thing for him to say.  I was already glad Ned. Won , but I'm even more glad that Dawson lost.  From the unsportsmanlike conduct penalties to the classless comments of their arrogant coach, it just makes seeing them sent packing that much sweeter. I sincerely hope that this not a true representation of he is, maybe it's just an isolated, dumb comment.  For the kids sake I hope that's the case.

Come on Big Ned!

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It's making me mad all over again.  He wasn't showcased and his talents were wasted.  he should have been signed at the beginning of this year.  I wish him we'll.  I know he will flourish at the next level.  I'm hoping his 4 years in the Maroon and Gray didn't set him back too far...
[/quote]Are you suggesting that maybe some of the Central kids need to transfer to Ozen?  8)
[/quote]It pains me to day this, but he would have been better of at Ozen or West Brook.  Smh.
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That sure would've made my year if he was playing at Ozen.  I'm certain both he and the panthers would still be playing.

The radio guys couldn't make sense of some of the calls either, on one they just kept going to commercial.  It was really awkward, I was wondering what that was about, now I know.

Thanks!  Let's go Panthers!

Any updates?

What are your thoughts, I havent seen Livingston play this year.

Central 28-7 in this one.  I think many people pushed the panic button early on the Jags.  The losses to a good Memorial team, Ozen, and Westbrook, don't at all suggest that the season is lost.  I think the Jags are going win this one and surprise many other teams in the weeks to come.  D-fense, D-fense, D-fense!!!!