Fortheloveofthegame

We’re sitting in a lightening delay currently 

I believe pretty much all of our varsity will be accounted for tonight. 

Hey parking has never been an issue to me.  In fact, I usually always get to park right near the front. I just figured I would be sweet enough to give others a heads up that usually park over there. 

3 minutes ago, Realville said:

But on the Bright Side.... that new Turf Field is ready for some Football! Our parking does Suck for sure!

Yep and we cannot wait!!

Just a little FYI - the parking lot on Melrose that is directly across from the stadium will not be open for people to park in tomorrow.  Our parking is already a cluster so tomorrow should be fun! lol

1 hour ago, bigdog said:

Maybe the company will do a time-lapse video like the  company that did WOS' field.  That was pretty cool.

G&G Enterprises did the WOS field.  Their time lapse was pretty awesome to watch.  

 Little video the Vidorian posted today. 

Scrimmage against Silsbee on August 16 has been moved to the Junior High. 

I know they were already out there working at 5:30 this morning when I was headed to the gym. All the stadium lights were on and they were out there. By the time I took my daughter to the school for volleyball, they were out there pouring concrete under the scoreboard and laying down another layer of whatever rock/slag that is on the field. 

On 7/28/2019 at 9:01 AM, Past Pirate said:

Anyone know the timeline for completion? Hearing rumors they don’t think it will be done by the first game. 

I have been told from an individual who works there, and in the athletics department, that it will be done by then.  

I drove by there last Friday and they're moving pretty quickly now. 

18 hours ago, navydawg31 said:

Anyone know if and when they are suppose to start laying down the turf? Someone had to do progress pics for us as time goes on with the project 

Supposed to start sometime after school let out and be finished before they return to school in August.  So, lots of time to work with, but no clue if they've started yet or not. 

I was just at the High School earlier but didn't even think about driving back there to see if they are working yet or not. 

14 hours ago, Past Pirate said:

FEMA is paying for 90% of the cost of the new schools. The other 10% falls on the district. But there are other issues not related to Harvey damage. PFE still has no gym and in portables. VJHS is in desperate need of new classrooms. You have several metal buildings on slabs that have been that way for 30 plus years. Those buildings aren’t meant to be used for that long period of time. Without the passage of a bond, these things have to be addressed some how. This surplus balance seems to be the only way. At this time, turf seems to be a luxury item. It’s just my opinion that these issues not related to Harvey and not having anything to do with FEMA funding need to be addressed. If not now, when?  

While I agree with you, and I have two children in athletics currently attending Vidor schools, the bond has attempted to pass one time I am sure of, and possibly twice now? Both times, voted down.  At what point do the citizens finally pass the bond, that yes, we so badly need.  

1 hour ago, PlayActionPass said:

The problem is, if you fix the schools with your own money then FIMA won't pay, correct?

 

 That is correct.

1 hour ago, BMTSoulja1 said:

That's what I'm thinking...  

That's why I said that.  But if there is a way you can guarantee both being done simultaneously,  then by all means, go that route..

In a perfect world I am sure the could happen.  But we know it's not. In talking with a few teachers that I know personally, they'll tell you yes, it stinks to be in portables, but they also know it will break our district to pay for the two schools vs just waiting and letting FEMA foot the bill. Most of the parents of kids in those buildings are not complaining either, as they understand the process too. 

Factor in the fact that the Booster Club is also paying at least half of the cost and it's not the school footing the whole bill.  We need it. The field is bad.  Of course any athlete that steps foot on the field will benefit from it, from Junior High players to High School players. 

Those complaining about it probably do not have a child that plays on it, nor do they have a grand kid on that field. All they see is "Vidor to get turf" and start screaming "fix the schools". When the two schools are tied up with FEMA money, and we all know how that goes. 

44 minutes ago, Boneyard Boys said:

Bruschi is what the announcer keeps saying, he seems like a real nice fella.

Ah that’s right because it sounded like Broski lol oh I’m sure he’s just fabulous 

4 minutes ago, Boneyard Boys said:

Unsportsmanlike penalties for everyone, Nederland DBs like to taunt the Vidor crowd.

Yeah I’m curious who #4 is for Ned. Man the cockiness he just displayed to this side was awful. 

32 minutes ago, GCMNation5 said:

Score?

The final was 28-19. Santa Fe

29 minutes ago, Statman said:

Score?

28-19 with 55 seconds left 

Our tackling and defense tonight have been awful. Obviously offensively isn’t that good tonight either. 

With that said....21-7 SF up with 7:14 left in 3rd. 

Vidor played Santa Fe a few years ago which resulted in a win for us.  I know, different kids playing today vs then, but regardless, they had issues then trying to figure out the offensive scheme.  

Town shuts down Friday, and the day will end with a Pirates win and one helluva halftime show. 

Interception pirates!!!!

Not too sure how that ref missed the foul on PNG but whatever. We’re tied 16-16 with 1:47 till half.... and scored the 2 PT conv with a.... PASS! 

7 minutes ago, Starnight said:

How did the pirates score

By running it in. 

Tied game! 8:51 left in 2nd

End of first 8-0