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I see all these great stories and it brings my memories of Coach Barbay to mind.  My  memories are from a different point of view.  I can't recall ever having a spoken word with him.  But I have great memories anyway.  I remember a stern figure that received great respect almost fear.  I remember the menacing figure I viewed as a young football player.  The view one had from the other side of the field.  Newton was an opponent of mine for my football years.  I remember always looking eagerly to that game yet with great concern at the same time.  Desiring a win that never happened.  He lead a program that always had athletes but was a lot more than that.  They always did the little things right and seemed to make the big plays whenever they were needed.  The one constant that seemed to always be there no matter what level I was playing was the Coach over there on the other side.  He left an impression on me without ever speaking to me at a young age, one that earned my respect. His program speaks for itself,  success from the his varsity on down. No Coach Barbay wasn't menacing or someone to be scared of,  all the other stories prove that fact,  but his program did bring both of those emotions to his opponents.  My best wishes to his family,  may you find peace.  To his son's you have the best example anyone could have to be the best coach you can possibly be both on and off the field.  Good luck Newton,  for the rest of this season and in your search for a new coach,  may it be someone who can carry on Coach's legacy.  No one will ever fill his shoes all they can do is lead by his example.

No chance!!

After the last couple of weeks,  I needed a story like that.  Fabulous!!

Somehow I doubt that.

Too bad those tracks were pulled up a few years ago!

[quote name="j_dog" post="858747" timestamp="1285552257"] I stay away from my computer for two days, and then I read this! I had a sinking feeling when I read Friday night that Barbay had been taken to the hospital.  Well, I certainly hope that this sad turn of events does not come in threes.  We don't need any more of this! Condolences to the Barbay family, and everyone in Newton.  He was a fine man, and was an easy person to talk with.  He will be missed greatly, but not forgotten. [/quote] Very true this season so far is one you don't want to remember.

[quote name="SmackEmNdaFace" post="856808" timestamp="1285436400"] But would still like to get a couple of the memorial shirts and help out in the little way that I can. I am in the Katy area and would really like to contribute by buying and wearing the shirt. Does anyone know how I can get a couple of them? [/quote] call signature signs maybe you can get them shipped to you.

OMG, last night when I first heard of his troubles , I got chills due to everything that has been going on. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Barbay family and the Newton Eagle nation.

[quote name="HoopInsider_Cooper" post="856499" timestamp="1285394054"] [font=Courier]Awesome to hear that many NFL head coaches have called the WO-S coaching staff..... [/font] [/quote] Yes it is.  I saw Coach Hooks on the scoreboard show reading the letter from the Cowboys.  Wish I could have head it.

[quote name="HoopInsider_Cooper" post="856513" timestamp="1285394462"] [font=Courier]I deleted the post....UNCALLED FOR.[/font] [/quote] Exactly!

[quote name="Cougtalk" post="856504" timestamp="1285394162"] They should have added a 0. [/quote] Maybe,  but they could have not done it at all.  I am glad to see a large company like that take notice of this tragedy in our little part of the world and contribute.

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Sounds like it was a great scene at LCM in the second half.

I need contact information pertaining to who I can contact at the school, in reference to making a donation of items that they can sell in the concession stand with the proceeds going to the Reggie Garrett Scholarship Fund.  I work at a local restaurant, which wants to make the donation. 

[quote name="b7770756" post="856089" timestamp="1285384328"] any word on coach? [/quote] Just said on scoreboard show they have been told he will be OK.

I don't know how many are just paying attention to this thread, but we need to send prayers for Newton head coach Curtis Barbay who was taken to the hospital at half time of their game with Buna.

Big pass and run to Gaines Tigers lead 46-20 with 7:53 left.

WOw. praying he is ok in Silsbee.

Armstrong 53 yd TD run makes it 38-20.

Tigers take lead to 38-13 after McDaniel run.

Another McDaniel to Rhone TD pass. Tigers take lead 30-13.

All of it is getting quite old!!

Halftime same score.

McDaniel to Rhone TD pass Tigers lead 22-13.