pngfan1

I'm the traditional power I or single back formation guy.  I'll run it till you stop it.  If I'm winning in the trenches,  Imma keep doing it.  I dont' mind a low scoring game.  And I'm definately not a fan of the spread at all as yall can probably see from some of my posts this year.

I'm with ya Soulja, just like Switzer said when he was at OU in the 70's "three things can happen when you pass and two of them are not good".Burnett got a lot of pressure to change to the spread at the beginning of the season, and uh well we saw how long that lasted.Yes you do have to be able to pass some to be able to run, but I feel the spread offense is not the answer for everyone. I like power, smash mouth,ball and clock control.

Guys Wright is a good back but is not the best back for PNG this year, Hemmings is! But watch out for Mr. Wright next year.He is quick to get to the outside and is deceptively strong.How about a 175 lb. kid that is bench pressing 400 pounds.

I still have a hard time going against Neumann with his back to the wall.I feel he will have his dogs ready.Nederlands run defense will have to be ready and Guittierez being out is not going to help. Lumberton will bring an offense very similar to PNG's. Hussey is tough to stop, and they did pass against PNG. I was impressed with the coaches son. He is a good receiver.I think if Luberton brings the pressure to the young qb as PNG did, then they can stop the pass.PNG only sacked him once but rushed him all night.

After seeing both teams play I give Lumberton a slight edge (especially with Guittierez out), but I will never count out Neumann.He knows how to win and always seems to find a way.

Sure hate to hear about the injury, but this should be one heck of a game.

Who would have thought, this is the first time I remember this happening.

I thought LCM would have been a contender.

Lumberton

Definitely the best one I remember

They are all just OK, I dont think there are any out there that are vying for any awards this year. The closest thing to innovation is Nederland going to the spread but even that is pretty much the status quo nowadays.

Generally I would say that this thread is a N/A. Not applicable.

LOL, PNG.. Why can't I stop laughing?? That is the funniest thing I have read in a while.. ROFLMAO.

Gotta admit it is true though.

Weren't you guys calling for the head of your OC earlier in the year after 2 scoreless games?  Things change fast!  Personally, I think PNG's staff does a more than adequate job with the talent they have as does Nederland's.

I still want him gone Razor, I agree it is crazy how everyone has changed tunes when the truth of the matter is Burnett gets beat up for a few seasons and then a good group of kids come through and saves his job. If he was truly better as you say than Nederlands he would have the consistency of Neumann.For me a good team every three to four years is unacceptable.You want find me crawfishing and blowing him uo now as the best coach in the area.

I vote ours, PN-G.

I don't think so, this is a good group of athletes. Most any of the coaches would be successful with this group.Ask this question again next year if Burnett and his crew stays.

No matter how good each team is, Vidor usually plays PNG a tough game. We better bring it and not get caught looking ahead.

Maybe a Paramedic, or at least an Intermediate.

Tom has been catching some flack lately, especially from some of my fellow PNG fans. I can understand why, he is fond of Nederland and a reporter is supposed to be neutral.But what I have seen is that once you earn Mr. Halliburtons respect, he gets real eager to write about you. Back in the mid 90's when Nederland was starting to show up as a football team, TH didn't give them the credit they were deserving. I even recall an incindent(some of the older Ned. fans can back me up) where Tom went to a Nederland Pep Rally to present Troy Sumrall an award, and TH was booed because of Neds feeling of a lack of respect.

With this being said, can we as PNG fans expect him to look at us as a major football PROGRAM with just having a real good team every three to four years? He doesn't get real excited over one year wonders.Honestly Nederland does it year in and year out.This does, yes go back to coaching.We have a strong senior group, and a strong freshman group.Count, can you see the pattern?

As for me I still appreciate and respect the articles and coverage Mr. Halliburton gives our local kids.Just my two cents.

Heres to a hard hitting, injury free, great night of football. Good luck to you Raiders.

Scalp EM' NDNS

Ditto!

i will give props to the young man  but ill say this also if our coaches were  smart he wouldnt have had a chance cause brady couldve beaten him long all night and did without a throw

silly  :

Nederland would definitely beat PAM this year. Good chance it would be ugly too! Like Jake said, year in year out PAM would have to be favored.

With that said Johnson is a heck of a ballplayer, but he isn't the only one in the area.

231 rushing yards.HMMMM, how did that happen with D. Johnson in the game?

I could be like some and pick a player from each side of the ball from my team, but I will be realistic and honest. Although, I will pick one from PNG that I feel is deserving this week.

Offense - No brainer here: Hussey from Lumberton

Defense - Broussard from PNG (1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 knocked down passes, 9 tackles, 1 assist.)

I haven't seen all of them yet but I like Shexneider and Broussard from PNG, and Johnson from Nederland.

I somewhat agree although I do not believe Dayton or Central is nearly the teams they were last season. Lumberton is no doubt gonna be a true test for our defense against the run. Im not sure on Lumbertons passing game so I won't throw that into the mix....however I think the defense's are probably a wash....passing game ....possibly a wash and running game if considering hemmings vs. hussey a wash....however the tie breaker for me is the recent explosion of Josh Wright onto the scene. I think this Juniour runner is just beggining to show his true stuff and will prove to be the big difference in the game. This kid is for real and is a true threat....if ANY team can keep this guy from turning the corners they have done something. This is the BEST 1 - 2 punch in the backfield since old thunder and lighting in PNG's glory days. Im sticking by my predicition but in all honesty....i wouldnt be suprised to see lumberton win...i don't think they will but ...gotta give credit where credit is due...lumberton has a nice team.

I agree about Josh Wright the one two punch does give an added advantage in the backfield. He was a pleasant surprise for us this year, especially having him back next year.

PNG, Lumberton, Nederland

Dayton still has PNG, Nederland, Central

Lumberton still has Nederland, PNG

Nederland still has Lumberton,Dayton

PNG still has Central,Lumberton, Dayton

Looking at the remaining games still leaves a lot of uncertainty.

OF 28

Bridge City 7

The trophy is going back to OF this year.

Goodness, I feel Lumberton coming in off big wins against Dayton and Central will come to the Rez on just as much a high as PNG following MCM. So, I guess that is a wash. Both teams are similar and it should be a heck of a game. Looking forward to Hussey vs. Hemmings.