H-D BOBCAT 55

There's only one thing to do now....
Open the barn and loosen the Horsemen!
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I love locker room material! 

I wonder what their head to head record was. I know Warren beat the Dale last year. But I think that was the first time they did that in a while. 

Coach Buckner went 19-40 at Santa Fe, then 9-48 at Warren, wow... Lot different from Coach Williams. 

Congrats to coach Birdwell, and good luck to HD this season. 

Just because that’s what Hodges made doesn’t mean the next one will.  How long had he been there? Pay raise each year probably.. plus he’s a little older, is he not?  Experience goes into that.
Admin salaries aren’t set. 

And who is this certain coach you speak of? Inquiring minds want to know!
 
And btw, it’ll be for district champs, not runner up 😉

I’ll be the 1st to tell you, I gave Hodges a hard time in the past when it was needed, I also praised him when it was deserved. As the keeper of the gates, a 5th generation Bobcat, it’s my responsibility. Stan Hodges was my coach at HD back in the 90’s, I supported and voiced my support of him coming back to HD as HC/AD, I talked with board members, talked with parents and the community, I was there to congratulate Stan as he was hired. Stan Hodges is like a dad to me, heck the man has stayed under my roof a time or two, sons and dads fight sometimes yes, I”ll say this, Coach Hodges done his job with integrity and never wavered in his stance to graduate young men of good character, that are trustworthy. HD was not a dominate team on the field that often under Hodges, but HD was respected as a program and definitely held its own. I will miss you Coach Hodges, we have both spent many years as Bobcats, it’s a special place, one of the best small school coaching jobs in the State. The new HC/AD will inherit a very talented young team, Dawson Victorian the stud Sophomore has D-1 talent and freakish size, has the potential to be all-state as a Sophomore, Junior Landyn Sellers, Junior Landon Victorian and Senior Cayden Weeks will led HD to a playoff push, HD’s O-line will be the best we have had in many years. I definitely voiced my support of two men many years ago, to get the HD job, one was Stan Hodges, the other was my former HD Bobcat teammate Randy Birdwell, I hope Coach Bird gets an opportunity this time around, to become the HC/AD at his Alma Mater. From what I’m hearing there is a long list of candidates, it shouldn’t be a surprise, after all HD folks love their football! Good luck at Odessa Coach, I’m sure I’ll come visit, ride for the brand! HD Nation! 
 
Sincerely,
Mr. Bobcat 

Family reasons may play into it, but Hodges leaving is clearly tied to the drama that ended with the HD principal leaving for Liberty. 
 
I’m curious if Ned Barrier might be interested in this one. His wife was just hired as the principal at HD elem and he has a lot of history in the community. He would be a slam dunk hire and since he’s not the AD at Hardin, it should come with a healthy pay bump. Not to mention, have you seen his soon to be 8th grade son? That boy is going to be special. He’d look good in red and black. The community of HD needs this right now. It’s fractured. The barrier family could begin to repair the damage done recently and being new life to the high school. 
I like Bird just fine, but if HD had a shot at Barrier, a proven HC (see Brazos), then they have to take it. 

I’ll say it since nobody’s considering it..  there’s a certain time when it’s no longer legal for teachers to get out of their current contract.  For some schools.. that date may be passed.
Since he left so late, it’s likely going to cause the next AD/HC to be stuck with the football coaching staff that’s there.  I know a lot of times they like to bring their own coordinators.  Plus more.  I mean.. it’s practically July.
Food for thought.. that might deter some.

Ned Barrier @ Hardin and Randy Birdwell @ Jasper were the first two names that popped in my head. Maybe the HD legend Joe Allen Slack comes back for a second time…..
 
All I know is that if all the drama and heartburn with Hodges didn’t run off too many key players, HD will not be challenged in district. And yes, that includes Deweyville. I have zero doubt that someone will inherit a district championship team at HD. They’ll finish somewhere between 7-3 and 10-0 in the regular season barring major injuries. 

Congratulations HD!  Make a run at it!

I think I now have a favorite area team still playing.  I love you BU and Silsbee but there’s only one Hull Daisetta!

Wtg Bobcats!

@Mr. Buddy Garrity you keeping up with this??

Wow! Another great win for HD!  That’s two massive upsets in a row! 

Congrats DV!

Good job WS, good win. 

Good job WS, good win. 

Coach Josh Finney is one of the best coaches in Texas, Hull-Daisetta was privileged to have him for 3 seasons. I’m proud to call him a personal friend of mine, good man and great family. Players coach. 

Hope all our district playoff teams advance. The district has not had very much respect state wide. As a district you change that by winning in the playoffs. Good luck to all!

HD vs Deweyville rematch??

Ridiculous, they should play the game if they have 11. Hate it for those seniors and for the team going to the playoffs. Tough to take a week off right before the playoffs. Kills your rhythm. 

Ok lol. I’m pretty sure Evadale’s QB will remember Aguirre. He had 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 6 tackles for loss. Honestly I’m not saying Bland is not a really good player. He’s an impressive athlete with great size. He’s just not the player Aguirre is from what I saw. Easily a first team all-district pick at DE for sure though. If Aguirre doesn’t win overall district MVP it’ll be a travesty. No other player in the district has that type of impact on both sides of the ball. 

And if you don’t remember #8 Aguirre (against DV, normally #23) take a glance at this quick recap video from the HD vs DV game.  The first play shows Aguirre running right past Bland for a 23 yard gain. And the very last play he’s lined up at TE and blocks Bland 5 yards downfield. Just sayin...
 

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