LOUD and Proud

Huntington vs. Tarkington is the game of the week.
And, you can eat at the Ranch Hand Cafe, best Chicken Fried Steak in the area.

I know who you are talking about and you are correct.
I also know that if he wouldn't have gone with TF to Woodville, the one that was going to go is also a heck of a QB developer.

Competition brings out the best in competitors, Shug wil go compete and the best man will win.

It was a nice win and hopefully can build a little confidence. Huffman actually flew to the football today and ran the ball extremely well. Hats off to Worthing and wish them luck! Them dudes are extremely fast and athletic but no coaching. I wish I could take that group of kids and compete!

Rowe's former staff....
4 current OC's
2  current DC's
2 Head Baseball 
2 retired coaches 
Not a bad staff if you ask me. None are back in Livingston. 
 

Woodville returns 7 starters on offense, including their entire backfield. They also return 4 starting linemen. RB/FS Zack Martin is better than any player EC can field by a large margin, sporting his unanimous MVP selection from last year. The defense returns 6 starters, including reigning Defensive MVP, MLB/FB Marcos Broom. 
 
This is a team that was beating defending state champion Rockdale after 3 quarters in the 2nd round. Unless somethinghas drastically changed that I'm unaware of, they will be a tough cookie for EC to chew... and then some. EC has a great program and will no doubt be a tough game for the Eagles, as they always are, but Woodville is easily the favorite in this district after back-to-back district titles. 
 

Made it back about an hour ago!

Larger Coaching staffs at the bigger schools, so many new schools opening up, not near as many people going into the profession and those that are tend to stay at the college level and go the GA route in hopes of hitting the coaching $$$$ jackpot that is Division I coaching. Numerous factors have led to the shortage in our profession and the small schools that can't pay are the ones getting hit the hardest. 

So since I am doing better (but still in the hospital), I need something to do so I will start the previews tomorrow.  I have tinkered with the schedule which is now in the newly formed preview sub forum.
I'll start tomorrow with Newton, United and Jasper.
On a separate note,  I really appreciate the prayers, well wishes and visits, they have meant a lot.

And that visit was greatly appreciated.
I was taken off my last IV today and could possibly have my last tube out tomorrow!  Even got up and walked outside of the room starting yesterday.  And they are talking about the end game (DISCHARGE).  Nothing definite for now but hopeful1

I agree with you and most O-Line coaches keep this information, it's just not made public. Recruiters aren't looking at stats anyways. They are looking at size first, feet second, strength third and overall domination on film. Don't sleep on Andrew Culpeper in Huntington, this dude is a beast. He is on Baylor's radar for sure and soon to be many others.

If only we had someone at each school that counts how many sacks these guys give up or how many pancakes they get....  

Stupid, lazy hire.

You obviously know ZERO about the staffs that Randy Rowe was able to assemble there. The reason 90% of the coaches left after Broussard's first season was because he was a terrible leader. 
He may be a good may with good intentions, but he was not a a good leader of coaches.

Claude Mathis

What is really sad is Livingston has built 2 High Schools and a Jr. High since that was opened in '72.

Definitely not. That building is the newest school in the district it was opened in 1972. My parents, who are in their 80’s, attended both middle schools and one of the elementary schools. 

Not a real good indicator. Livingston has a good freshman group, but the Beaumont schools are usually not very good at the 9th grade level because the Jr. High coaching is a little suspect.

This won't make you feel good. Livingston freshmen stomped both schools. It could be ugly.

Definitely need to open them all up. Even if the basketball job is a foregone conclusion. The football job needs to see what kind of applicants it can attract.

Understood, I stated this same thing earlier this week.  The "ball" is actually starting to pick up a little speed...

How did the coaches meeting go? What was discussed?

Couldn't get much info except that either all head coaching positions will be open for outside applicants or none of them will.  I say open them up and see what happens...

mic drop.

Strickland was in the final 2 last go around, I would think it would be his if he wanted it. Unless a Barbay decides to throw his name in the running, then that's a no brainer.