Txdragon

WOS Class of 1979, Stangs all the way!

Just a Mustang fans take who saw last years scrimmage. Nederland has an outstanding kicker. Their passing attack clicked better in the second half than the first. Really two long pass plays in the first half were busted WOS coverages, good job on NED's Qb to find them behind the secondary. Nederland outside of one or two runs really did not run the ball well IMO. Hard to tell if WOS was that good or Nederland just needed work. Overall, I thought the Dogs looked better last year. Really thought they had much more speed last year and probably were a little bigger than they showed this year. Their defense come up with some big interceptions. When the Bulldog QB had time to throw he was very accurate but I thought WOS was in the backfield too much most of the game. Nederland should win the district, but they may have trouble with speed teams in the playoffs. For WOS, good start for a sophomore QB making his first varsity start and playing time at QB. Rutledge played well, especially in the fourth quarter. Remember, Rutledge (a junior) still has not made his first varsity start at QB either although he does have a little varsity experience at QB. WOS is going to have to run the ball better with their RB's than QB's. Defensively, against the run they were outstanding. Against the pass they need to be better. Having Johnny Shaw next week should make a difference. Nederland should win district, WOS may have a better chance against Silsbee than perhaps many Mustang faithful believe (barring injuries). Just my take on things.

It is my understanding that 4 teams will NOW go to the playoffs this year. Starting with realignment NEXT year there very well could be a large and a small division in each district. From what rumors I have seen going around on this site WOS, SILS, JASPER, CLEV, HUF, would definately be in the large school bracket. I think from the rumors that BC and OF would be as well but not sure. I think HJ, HF, Coldspring, and others would be in the small school bracket with BUNA possibly dropping a classification. I think about 6 teams in each district. Not sure it is set in stone yet by the UIL.

Good luck to all three of them!

Being a Dallas Cowboys fan lately I can certainly see why there is excitement at HJ. Each year brings new hope, and the reality is, yes, HJ is better than the have been. Unfortunately, this isn't the NFL where a couple of players can actually mean a great improvement because the overall talent level is close. When you have been one of the bottom rungs of the ladder as long as they have been (even with new coaches and new philosphy) at the high school level the odds of turning it around in a season or even two isn't great. It takes time. In reality, anything is possible, but I'd probably win the lottery before the Hawks beat WOS or Silsbee this year. IMO Silsbee has one of their best teams in years, my Stangs are inexperienced but loaded with an impressive junior-to-be class. I don't think HJ will finish last in the district but don't see a playoff run either. I was impressed by their JV squad against WOS. Once the district changes into the divisions they definately will be competitive in D2 with probably the only exception being Coldspring. Not this year guys, but brighter days and possible playoffs are probably on the horizon. As far as children on here, when you make what seems to be an outrageous comment (at least to others, no matter if you believe it our not), you can expect some outrageous comments back. Support your team, don't knock others. It has been a fun topic to read though, very entertaining.

I wished I knew his name but, unfortunately, I do not. To get hit in the temple like that with the ball, knocked down to the ground and STILL want to umpire the rest of the game behind the plate (not to mention worked the varsity game), your sir are the toughest blue I have ever seen. Hope the knot has gone down some today and everything is good with you. You do have my respect.

I would say on the sideline...seriously though, WOS should be either 1 or 2 and several games deep in the playoffs.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1379388" timestamp="1361837870"] I foresee our local 3A (4A) districts to be something like this: Division I Bridge City Silsbee WO-S Huffman Splendora Cleveland Jasper Division II Hamshire-Fannett Hardin-Jefferson Orangefield Liberty Tarkington Coldspring Shepherd I expect Buna to drop down a classification [/quote] Thought I would put the [u]last[/u] UIL official enrollment figures to the divisions (data from UIL website) for everyone's enjoyment ;) Splendora    969                        Tarkington    585 Huffman        962                        Liberty          575 Cleveland      928                        Hardin-Jeff    570 Silsbee          822                        Coldspring    540 Bridge City    773                        Ham-Fan      534 Jasper          729                        Shepherd    534 WOS            686                        Orangefield  520

[quote name="Critter" post="1395732" timestamp="1366306169"] [quote author=Rake1 link=topic=111255.msg1395731#msg1395731 date=1366306001] Buna will be okay at WOS as long as they[b] return the home run balls[/b]. ;D Rake1 [/quote] We only return our own home run balls otherwise it will be like disco night at a Rangers game ;D

Just curious if this applies....play was not hindered because fielder caught ball, runner made contact and my assumption if the fielder held on to the ball the runner would have been out. Fielder actually made the play (so he wasn't hindered) just had the ball popped loose by the runner (so then the only question becomes whether or not it was malicious). Is this right? So, from what i am hearing had the infielder tried to throw to first if it had been a double play the ruling would then have been out because he was hindered in his throw?

[quote name="MrUmp1" post="1395472" timestamp="1366238547"] If it was a steal, runner does not have to slide but can not create malicious contact. Judgement call on that. The rule stated before about legal sliding was taken from a force play at second on a possible double play. [/quote] glad to get your input Mr. Ump, I have learned a lot of baseball from you on this site the last couple of years.

[quote name="tjcfan08" post="1395427" timestamp="1366231665"] What happen to Aiden? [/quote] His throwing arm is injured, no diagnosis yet as to how bad it is or what it is from anything I have heard. Sure the kid could use some prayers. He (as is his brother) is an outstanding young man and a very talented baseball player. Hoping it is nothing serious.

[quote name="lcmfan" post="1395389" timestamp="1366225154"] reading from the rule book. the runner is out when...... he does not legaly slide and causes illegal contact and/or illegally alters the actions of a fielder in the immediate act of making a play, or does not slide in a direct line between the bases. If contact is ruled to be malicious, he is to be ejected. [/quote] I have never heard about the sliding in a direct line between the bases (though I can see this on a SB attempt) but I know on DB plays in the majors a slide (admittedly, when breaking up a double play or plays at the plate) is deemed a legal slide as long as the runner could reach out and touch the base (therefore, contact could be made to one side of the base or the other and still be a legal slide). Is this a high school level rule book this is from? IMO this rule is more intended for a play in which the runner denies the fielder any chance of fielding a ball by running over him. In this instance the player did catch the ball but dropped it on contact. To me the questions appear to be a) was the runner out of the baseline (while he appears to be somewhat in front of the base and he shouldn't be, he does appear to be within acceptable distance to me) and b) was there a malicious attempt to injure the player. If a) the runner is out and b) the runner is out and ejected.

[quote name="hook em' 09" post="1395385" timestamp="1366224879"] your re-post posted before mine. You are correct. He does not have to slide. However if shortstop is in process of catching and making a tag and there is no slide, but rather a collision and that collision is mallicious then yes there is a possible ejection! Runner needs to make an attempt to slide no doubt though. [/quote] I totally agree my friend. Would have loved to see several frames before and after the one we had. That is a judgment call and probably the hardest call for an umpire to make. I think the sound of the collision, and whether or not the player is hurt also plays a part of their decision. Hopefully, the infielder was Ok. It does look like the runner was going after the player to break the ball loose, I have a lot more problem with it being a steal than a DP attempt. I always taught my kids to slide on any steal attempt, but they don't always listen.

what was the official's call