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I think fans suggesting that RJ should sit out (even if for a while) are thinking like parents, not like fans. There is nothing wrong with that. I agree that RJ probably (definitely) doesn't want to hear it, and we should be sensitive to that. But I imagine most people on this site have children, and when you are thinking like a parent, you're not going be thinking like a "good" fan (whatever that even means). As a fan, I want to see RJ play every game, push through his injuries, and continue to win games and string up highlight reels. But if it were my kid, or my nephew, I would be extremely hesitant to see him get out there again without being 100%. He has a high ceiling, enormous potential, and is, from what I understand, an overall great, special kid. It isn't ridiculous to want him to be careful, and it certainly isn't ridiculous to expect that the coaches will put his health ahead of records or win/loss differentials. 
As to PNG being "not good," I'm laughing. How do you even define "good"? PNG has one of the best players in the country, and a legitimately respectable supporting cast. We don't have a perfect team, but most teams have some flaws. Working with what you have and overcoming is what separates the good teams from the bad ones. Good teams lose games sometimes. Just ask Manvel. 

I   was just answering a question that someone asked. I did not say that I supported it or not. So don't accuse me of taking up for them. What they did was wrong and they need to be punished but it is up to the coaches to decide their punishment not the people on this thread.
 

Not to do the warden's job, but talking about racism is only going end badly. Let's keep it on football. 

I think fans suggesting that RJ should sit out (even if for a while) are thinking like parents, not like fans. There is nothing wrong with that. I agree that RJ probably (definitely) doesn't want to hear it, and we should be sensitive to that. But I imagine most people on this site have children, and when you are thinking like a parent, you're not going be thinking like a "good" fan (whatever that even means). As a fan, I want to see RJ play every game, push through his injuries, and continue to win games and string up highlight reels. But if it were my kid, or my nephew, I would be extremely hesitant to see him get out there again without being 100%. He has a high ceiling, enormous potential, and is, from what I understand, an overall great, special kid. It isn't ridiculous to want him to be careful, and it certainly isn't ridiculous to expect that the coaches will put his health ahead of records or win/loss differentials. 
As to PNG being "not good," I'm laughing. How do you even define "good"? PNG has one of the best players in the country, and a legitimately respectable supporting cast. We don't have a perfect team, but most teams have some flaws. Working with what you have and overcoming is what separates the good teams from the bad ones. Good teams lose games sometimes. Just ask Manvel. 

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I don't understand the hysteria over one preseason loss. This is why we play preseason games! It's not like we have to impress a playoff selection committee. This is a chance to get focused and sort out the kinks. We may lose next week -- If it helps us get better, that is a good thing. How many times in recent history has Nederland started out 0-3 and gone on to win the district? Last night was a reality check. Reality checks are good, they're just a hard pill to swallow. 

The "deep threat" was null and void last night.  RJ never had the time to sit back there and wait for a receiver to get downfield.

I agree with what a few people have already said. Tonight’s struggles might have been because, cross the board Huntsville was a very solid team. If I was scouting PNG I would want this tape just for the defense of stunts and blitzes that PNG had a hard time picking up.

We were very undisciplined tonite. Several penalties and several times players were not on the field when their unit was called on. We had to take penalties and call timeouts because player’s were not paying attention. We also had kid’s fighting with each other on the sideline. Sometimes you gotta let the coach’s coach and as a player you play. We had a stupid personal foul behind the play. Then after the foul he argued with the referee and got another flag. I seen the play as it happened and I was hollering why would he do that. The fans were booing the call but it was the right call. You cant blindside a guy 15 yards behind the play. For one thing they are eliminating blindside hits for safety reasons. The other reason is that block did nothing because he was 15 yards behind the play and it was when the runner was going down. Really just a bonehead play. I was shocked they let him right back on the field after protesting the call and getting another penalty. For people saying when you come to the Reservation get ready to play refs, well not last night. We also had several kids cramping up. And they were at key positions. One of the players was a WR who was playing very well. I never seen any of their players go off with cramping issues. So I’m not sure what they are doing diffferent. RJ made some really tough throws and we dropped them early in the game. A couple of the drops were drive killers and one was a TD. I’m sure there was a lot of edited talking going on out there. Because several times our players were getting heated. I can see Huntsville having a really good season. If RJ is ok and can still play then I see us finishing 2nd or 3rd in the district. 

Caveat: I listen to the games, so my observations are based solely on the impression I get from how the game is announced. If I remember right, through three quarters the defense gave up two touchdowns and a field goal. One of the touchdowns was scored by Huntsville's defense, and the last touchdown was scored on a demoralized PNG defense in the last minutes of the game. It is true that we gave up some big pass plays, but we also forced a fair number of three-and-outs and were able to penetrate to the QB on more than one play. PNG was in this game for most of the game, and it certainly wasn't due to our fantastic offensive play. So it's not unreasonable to credit the defense for what it was able to accomplish. It also had to practically live on the field with very few breaks. From what I understand, two of our starters were out as well. All things considered, it sounds like the defense did pretty well. 

And just like that, shivers down the spines of the rest of the district. 

Our defense did get push around a few times, but the coaches made good adjustments like last week and they played well.  The o-line needs to be revamped or set a fire to them to get motivated.  Big bodies yes, but they don’t show heart which on the field looks weak.  Outcome, one of the best qb’s in the nation injured tonight.  

Huntsville defense can make a lot of offenses look ineffective 

Kept them within reach until he got hurt. Couldn't move the ball. 
Also, that was the most i have EVER seen png penalized. No bueno.

They had a good plan. 
Its easier to defend when you don't have the deep threat that Riggs was to keep defenders honest and your also missing your blocks. Anyway, we'll see how it goes.

And just like that, shivers down the spines of the rest of the district. 

And just like that, shivers down the spines of the rest of the district. 

Wenchuel is doing good, but dang we miss Riggs....

The Tribe vs The Hive.

Well dang! 

I would've been posting from the game but there was crappy reception for my crew and I at the Rez.
 
First of all, congrats, Indians.  Great game plan and an even better game from Boy Wonder.  He had a 'perfect' game, meaning he threw accurate completed passes.  The first tackler never brought him down.  He ran around tiger defenders, he jumped over them, he stiff armed some, and he even spent off some.  Even when he was bottled up, he was still able to throw the ball away.  Seems like no lost yardage for him.  Such and awesome talent and a beauty to see him so polished after seeing him 2 years ago week 1.  Late in the game, PN-G just started leaning on Silsbee.  O-ljne decent size, but there is one monster up there and they ran behind him all night long.  Indians will do well in the new district and in the playoffs 
 
Silsbee actually played good and was competitive early.  The two long TD runs...  The fored fumble.  We didn't score after that, which I felt needed to happen.  Young qb play killed us that drive taking two huuuge mistakes putting us in third and a mile.  Momentum change was after the huge catch by #22.  After that, seconds in the half, we were looking to go into halftime 28-21.  Instead, 35-14 hole.  It all went downhill from there....BTW, the power run game was working, why go into the 'wild tiger'?  Didn't look comfortable and probably shouldn't have been tested against a team like PN-G when we needed to score on damn near EVERY possession.  
 
We move on, and the schedule won't get any easier.  Newton on the road.  Good thing is they won't be as big as PN-G and the Foster kid is no Boy Wonder, but he can still make plays and Newton has 3 gamers.  Have to be ready and unleash our gamers the WHOLE game, not just for a half.  
PS.....Biaplayer , enjoyed the halftime phone convo.  Couldn't make it over to meet up with you, lots of family members on deck to entertain.  Catch you on a Silsbee bye week or playoff game.

I still would've like them to be more competitive in this.  There were things that could've been done as far as playcalling in the second half that could've made it happen.  

I truly believe Silsbee will be fine. They play a bruising schedule to start and will only be better for it. I see an extended football season this year. They are going to be salty by regular seasons end.

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