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Also don't forget if you go out your first year and give scholarships to nothing but incoming freshman to fill your team, you are killing yourself in recruiting the next several years.

[quote name="TexasTerror" post="826699" timestamp="1282133888"] [quote author=ForeverADog link=topic=71720.msg826697#msg826697 date=1282133226]Well I'm personally glad we aren't following Sam's method. They haven't even been that good in recent years. [/quote] You are following Sam's methods... Lamar hired SHSU's old head coach and the reason was that he would bring consistency to the offense from the previous OC that you hired...yep, you guys are implementing the offense that took our program south! [b]Prior to your OC's regime, we were in the Division I semifinals (2004) and had we beat Northwestern State in the regular season, we would have been hosting Montana for the second time that year (beat the then-No. 1 Grizzlies in Huntsville in September) in the semifinals instead of going to Missoula in the semifnials...[/b] [/quote] And you did all that with a two year transfer at QB!!! Imagine that. ;D

[quote name="liltex" post="819687" timestamp="1279809236"] A big game for PNG to establish some props right out the gate.I picked GP only because whoever you are losing 43 seniors will not be so easy right out the gate.I do think like Dayton they get better as the dist.time comes around as trying to tweek and find replacements. [/quote] While I agree that most 4A schools loosing 43 seniors is rough, but PNG usually has more kids come out for football than West Brook and a lot of other 5A programs.

Orange Crush '97 Info from the 2009-2010 Season Played in 18 Tournaments [list] 8 in Houston...Bomber In New Braunfels...USFA "A" WS in Panama City Fla. 5 Championships (3 in Houston) 2 Runner Up (1 in Houston) Placed 5th out of 32 at the High Voltage Money tournament in Houston (very good tournament) [/list] [u]12U[/u] 63-29 Overall 40-17 Bracket only [u]14U[/u] 8-7 Overall [u]Combined 12U/14U[/u] 71-36 [u]Some 2010-2011 Plans[/u] Ronald McDonald Spring Christmas Classic (formerly Katy Christmas Clasic) HV Money Tournament ASA HOF Qualifier ASA State ASA HOF in OKC (if qualified) ASA Nationals in Midland TX (if qualified) Triple Crown Sports Oklahoma City during the College World Series (if it does not conflict with ASA tournaments above)

[quote name="liltex" post="824988" timestamp="1281651476"] Talked w/my Nam Sgt.Rodriquez in San Antonio and he said alot of the Tejano's are leaving near the Alamodome as he heard them saying 30,000 indians were heading that way and they're a powerful tribe  and were undefeated in many battles last yr.and their drums can be heard for miles.Taco bell has already shut down communications  to run for the border:D [/quote] As long as enough of them stay behind to keep Mi Tierra open at the Market we'll be fine!  ;D

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[quote name="shake and bake" post="824282" timestamp="1281447373"] There are only 64 teams that can qualify for the "GOLD" Nationals. Only a certain number come from specific tournaments held all around the country. If you go to the ASA GOLD website it will show how some of this works. Yes you can play gold but you limit yourself in ASA . Has no effect on any other organization. [b]Also any girl that has played college ball CANNOT play ASA GOLD  but they can still play ASA "A" if they meet the age requirements. [/b] Basically it is suppossed to be an ELITE division within ASA. It is pretty hard to qualify to go to GOLD Nationals. [/quote] Hence the "Scrap Metal" name for Cheaters 18U team this summer. Could no longer be considered Gold because they had college players. New rule.

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[quote name="hotty28" post="824016" timestamp="1281367755"] Just like I said girls was picked because they was already on a select team before but is it fair to other girls that are better than most that already played. no its not if you going to pick a team like that then why have TRYOUT. because some of the girls that tried out that have never played select performed way better. So I should tell my child u are an awesome player but you didn't get picked because they look at former players first total not fair. You hear rumors about this kind of things go on with select teams but I didnt want to believe It but now I see for myself.  you can say what you want but my daughter is just as good as the other girls and I know that for a fact. Thank god they have real coaches that recognize real talent [/quote] Every Select Coach in this area reads this MB. Do you really think they will give your daughter a fair shot after your posts complaining about not making the first and only team she tried out for? ::) Good Luck! And don't forget that it is not just the kids that are trying out. As it will be when colleges start recruiting. They look very hard at the big picture, attitudes on and off the field (parents included).

[quote name="A Bear's Bear" post="823296" timestamp="1281064105"] [quote author=badndn link=topic=71393.msg823133#msg823133 date=1281027981] While I agree they gotta reload at WR, the funny thing is, last year at this time who knew who Blake Reyenga was? He went on to have a pretty good season. [/quote] Yeah, but I believe Reyenga started his junior year.  It appears that PNG's receiving core (excluding Jalali) will all be coming up from JV (although the JV was highly competitive) [/quote] Wrong...Reyenga was on JV his Junior year. And they rarely threw the ball on JV under Burnett. Coming into last year everyone new about DeRon and Segura who had started the year before.

[quote name="cooligan" post="823131" timestamp="1281027261"] Unfortunately for you, your team won't match up to last year's if your spring game is any indication. [/quote] A handful of kids that will start/play significantly were still playing baseball. Top WR Jalali included. [quote author=cooligan link=topic=71393.msg823131#msg823131 date=1281027261] As good as Doty is he won't have the go to guys he had last year. It will be interesting to compare his stats at the end of the year.  [/quote] While I agree they gotta reload at WR, the funny thing is, last year at this time who knew who Blake Reyenga was? He went on to have a pretty good season.

[quote name="IAmMe" post="823007" timestamp="1280969799"] [quote author=badndn link=topic=71343.msg822565#msg822565 date=1280783131] [quote author=NDN FAN link=topic=71343.msg822564#msg822564 date=1280782987] Basically all but three pitches. There were 10 girls that made the trip to Lufkin, but the other two pitch as well. [/quote] Herein lies the problem...Only one ball! Very difficult to get pitching time for 7 girls in one tournament! [/quote] Sorry to chime in, but I would like to give some advise to "pitching time".   Any team that is going to be competitive needs to have at least 3 pitcher in rotation (Unless you have the next Cat or Finch in the dugout).  As my DD is moving on to college ball we have played/pitched for some good and bad teams, and I made the mistake of worrying about "pitching time".  But this is what i have learned from success and failures.  Get a rotation and stick to it if pitcher if pitcher A gets the rock for the first game then pitcher B knows that they needs to be ready to come in to either finish or start the next game. Once pitcher B is in then the same is true for pitcher C and so on.  I personally like to have 4-5 pitchers in tournament play. Now at the younger age groups they need to pitch and play something else.  But starting at 14u they need to know what their job is and the coaches need to let them do their job "pitch the ball".  Hey there were time when my DD had the rock at a championship game in triple ITB  and I wished it wasn't her turn, but you know what she knew the job was hers and that she needed to step it up.  Pitching is more about practice than game time, games really only give you the things to work on the next week in practice. [/quote] Dead on correct. Any successful team should have three pitchers. But when you have 7, which is what they indicated in this case, your gonna have issues! You know it and I know it. Someone is going to get upset. ::)

[quote name="huddle" post="822879" timestamp="1280935896"] There seems to be a trend away from what is best for the team and your teammates to what is best for me. I think it is a sad trend. [/quote] Do you really want a kid who's heart is not all in it and might be more worried about injury than making plays running your team? I have to say that Mr. Smith probably made this decision based on his own past (injury last year) and the previous two QB's, who both were/are bound for college as baseball players and not football players. Good for him. I say it's a sign of maturity. He made a tough decision about his future.

[quote name="scooter!" post="822666" timestamp="1280838960"] [quote author=D3zii link=topic=71370.msg822621#msg822621 date=1280799553] Plant wont be their for long, Also IMO the people who pick some of these rankings are only picking some of the teams so some States wont be left out,,Not bashing the other states , but Most Nation Wide polls should consist mainly of TX,FL,CAL, and Ohio..Witha few outsiders..theirs no way A state like, Utah or Navada can beat Tex,Fl and maybe Calis top 10 teams.. [/quote]I bet Skyline (washington) can hang with anyone in Texas. I've seen them play numerous times and everytime it turned into a blowout. [/quote] My niece went to Skyline HS in Washington. She said they were good, but not like in Texas! Again the Private schools that recruit heavy and get to play for the main title in their state versus the public schools that are bound by their district lines (Texas).

[quote name="NDN FAN" post="822564" timestamp="1280782987"] Basically all but three pitches. There were 10 girls that made the trip to Lufkin, but the other two pitch as well. [/quote] Herein lies the problem...Only one ball! Very difficult to get pitching time for 7 girls in one tournament!

There is enough talent in this area to field two very good competitive teams at each level. I know this because it has been proven recently. Last year (2010): 12U Crush 97 and Thunder 97 both competed in Houston regularly against some of the best in the nation and beat them. 14U Crush Collins and Young Guns did the same as above. If you go to Houston and ask the older groups about these four teams you wont get any  ::)! One question I have about this team that went to Lufkin...How many pitchers were on that team?

Never any love for Central??? To have Nederland over Central to start the season is very suspect. Also they have no mention of Humble, who is dropping from 5A, in region 3. I gotta believe they will be a player before Galveston Ball!

My big question is why the Astors have said that Brett Myers is "untouchable". Why would you not trade the guy if the right prospects were available? He has been great this year and could help to replenish the farm. Teams would be more willing to make a good deal for a guy like Myers who is not hampered with a large over-extended contract! Also anyone else notice that Ed Wade has only had success in making deals involving his old club in Philly? ? ?

[quote name="Buddy09" post="821437" timestamp="1280332126"] This has been a good thread to read but am I correct in saying we are talking about "Southern Nationals",  "Southern Nationals"  come on  "Southern Nationals". Is this not the tournament for all the teams that did not qualify for the REAL Nationals. Anyone who plays ASA can attend this one. Will not be any coaches watching this one. May be time to start Volleyball practice. [/quote] Not the point. AD didn't say "those attending Southern Nationals and missing practice can't play". What he said affects a whole host of kids that could be playing in a National event. Again I ask if the OF kids from the BC LL had played in the LL WS and missed a few Football Practices would they be kicked off of the team? or even expelled from school for missing a few days?

[quote name="Mc" post="821156" timestamp="1280266733"] Your team traveled here from California to play in the IFA Nationals. During the rain delay, you've already hit the highlights by visiting the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Memorial and Gladys City; Any other suggestions on what else to do until the fields are playable? [/quote] Sports Center is on at 6!

[quote name="8888" post="821170" timestamp="1280267283"] ok so this AD is willing to banish these girls from an entire season of VB over a few practices. sounds like he is the one taking the mile with his inch of authority. its not like these kids are calling in sick because they don't want to practice, which would not carry the same penalty, they are playing in a national tournament that is the culmination of an entire year of hard work. you cannot govern every scenario in life with rules,[b] at some point common sense has to be factored into the situation.[/b] I'll bet if one of these kids would happen to be a football player that could run like the wind and could be a game changer, the rule would be amended.  JMO [/quote] Very good point. I got it...Any OF kid that will be missing the first two Volleyball PRACTICES this season for Nationals, just call in sick! ;D

I think it has been proven at the smaller classifications that it can be very successful because it tends to wear down a defense that has a lot of two way players, which is the case in most sub 4A schools. It is an equalizer against a faster team because of all the misdirection it creates a lot of overpursuit. That being said, not very popular at the higher classifications. A disciplined defense that has depth will eat it alive (don't even have to be extremely athletic, just disiplined and have enough players to rotate in and out to keep fresh).

[quote name="WeedBegone" post="821072" timestamp="1280256501"] Any smart HS coach understands that atheletes that participate in summer sports has tremendous benefits for his HS program.  I often see HS coaches at the area tournaments and they support their players in addition to gaining an abundance of information just by observing.   What you dont see very often is HS coaches coaching from the stands and getting involved directly with the players which while being a common courtesy, it also is frowned upon by UIL.  On the other hand, it should also be the same common courtesy for Select coaches to refrain from coaching outside the dug out at a HS game.   Also, the same should apply in situations when it is not the same sport.  As long as atheletes are staying in shape, multi seasons and or multi sports should be acceptable. [/quote] Great Post As I stated before it was deleted, any educator (Coach) that would force a kid to choose between a couple of pre-season practices and going to an event that could enable him or her to showcase their talents in front of a large number of college recruiters with the possibility to earn a college scholarship, should be questioned. The goal for educators is to help get the students to the next level, whatever that level may be. It's not like the kids are missing practice for a trip to Smith Lake! If the BC LL team had made it to the LL WS last year and missed a few days of school, would the OF kids on that team have been kicked off of the Middle School Football team? Hell no! They would have had a parade for them (and rightfully so).

[quote name="raidernaytion" post="818897" timestamp="1279486673"] As soon as PNG get their full recruitment list completed I will post it. They are waiting for 2 hold outs from PA Memorial and they are walking them through the facilities today . [/quote] ?? Wrong. Go back and look again...PNG hasn't had a transfer in ages. Now Nederland has had a few kids come over from PA the last few years (Grogan & Roy), but they have this whole Stonegate area thing going on where you can go to PA or Nederland. Not sure how that works?

If I were an unbiased fan (had no affiliation) these are the local games I would have as must sees:                   1st                      2nd Week 0: WOS @ Ned                Central @ PAM Week 1: Newton @ KVille          Crosby @ PNG Week 2: Angleton @ Dayton      Dawson @ Crosby Week 3: Katy @ WB (9/18)        Jasper @ WOS (9/17)            Eisenhower @ Dayton not far behind Week 4: Giddings/WOS (Conroe) Tyler Lee @ WB Week 5: PNG @ Ned (10/1)        WOS @ KVille (10/2) Week 6: NS @ PAM                  Central @ LCM Week 7: WB @ NS                    Ned @ Central Week 8: LCM @ PNG                Jasper @ KVille Week 9: Crosby @ Dayton        Newton @ Anahuac Week 10: Central @ PNG          LCM @ Ned