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SOC being talented is nothing new. I posted this on the 5A site a couple of weeks after we beat them in 2018. 
South Oak Cliff High School
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Gerald Ausborne, football: Missouri Valley College

N’Kozi Bell, football: Texas A&M-Commerce

Zecqurie Cannon Grant Fields, football: Missouri Valley College

Derrion Clark, football: University of Arizona

Derrick Jerome Coleman, football: Navarro College

KC Cook, football: Missouri Valley College

Deondre Dansby, football: UT-Permian Basin

Kendrick Eldridge, football: Texas College

Zakieth Ford, football: Texas College

Dominique Gant, football: Texas College

Braxton Haywood, football: Grambling State University

Tracie Hicks, football: West Texas A&M University

Bobby Holmes, football: University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Delmon Jennings, football: East Central Oklahoma University

Dequavion Ludd, football: Texas A&M-Commerce

Demonte Minter, football: Texas College

Steven Parker, football: University of Kansas

Sean Simms, football: Navy

Arrington Taylor, football: Prairie View University

Arrington Thomas, football: Oklahoma Panhandle State

Davion Wheeler, football: Alabama A&M University

Rashad Wren, football: Cisco Junior College

 
 

SOC being talented is nothing new. I posted this on the 5A site a couple of weeks after we beat them in 2018. 
South Oak Cliff High School
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Gerald Ausborne, football: Missouri Valley College

N’Kozi Bell, football: Texas A&M-Commerce

Zecqurie Cannon Grant Fields, football: Missouri Valley College

Derrion Clark, football: University of Arizona

Derrick Jerome Coleman, football: Navarro College

KC Cook, football: Missouri Valley College

Deondre Dansby, football: UT-Permian Basin

Kendrick Eldridge, football: Texas College

Zakieth Ford, football: Texas College

Dominique Gant, football: Texas College

Braxton Haywood, football: Grambling State University

Tracie Hicks, football: West Texas A&M University

Bobby Holmes, football: University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Delmon Jennings, football: East Central Oklahoma University

Dequavion Ludd, football: Texas A&M-Commerce

Demonte Minter, football: Texas College

Steven Parker, football: University of Kansas

Sean Simms, football: Navy

Arrington Taylor, football: Prairie View University

Arrington Thomas, football: Oklahoma Panhandle State

Davion Wheeler, football: Alabama A&M University

Rashad Wren, football: Cisco Junior College

 
 

If you want to move this response to another thread then thats fine. I just feel the need to elaborate. Coach Buc built Aledo into what it is today. The culture, the system, expectations, ect, is all installed by Coach Buc. You said he won 1 state title in his first 15 years, which was '98 against Cuero. Well, something that was not mentioned is the steady progression of our playoff runs. This thing has been building from the ground up. The Years in red that are underlined prove this point. The other two coaches you mentioned are Coach Steve Wood and Coach Robby Jones (current coach). Coach Wood was in Aledo 11 years, most as the DC before taking over and Coach Jones has been in Aledo 18ish years before taking over. Both Coach Wood & Jones have taught that system for awhile. So they did not try to change things for the sake of it. They have their own styles but they do not let their ego get involved. Thats exactly what we need. People that respect what is working. You also mention a major talent edge. Against most teams, I would agree, against certain playoff team, maybe, against other state finalist, not really. Aledo grew up beating teams more talented than them. All those years where we got knocked out in the 3rd-5th rounds, show we didnt have a talent edge. Not a lot of kids going to play on Saturday. I'd say La Marque, Temple, Manvel, Brenham in '09, were all teams that had more talent than us on the field in the state games. Maybe even Fort Bend Marshall too in '18 & '19. But our coaching has been outstanding and we have won a lot of games that on paper we should lose. 
 
 
State Champions: '98 '09 '10 '11 '13 '14 '16 '18 '19 '20 '22 '23
State Finalist: '74 '17
State Semifinalist: '72 '97 '04 '06 '07 '15
State Quarterfinalist: '96 '99 '02 '03 '05
Regional Finalist: '67 '68 '70 '77 '00 '01 '21
Area Finalist: '08 '12
Bi-District Finalist: '62 '71 '73 '76 '81 '87 '88

If you want to move this response to another thread then thats fine. I just feel the need to elaborate. Coach Buc built Aledo into what it is today. The culture, the system, expectations, ect, is all installed by Coach Buc. You said he won 1 state title in his first 15 years, which was '98 against Cuero. Well, something that was not mentioned is the steady progression of our playoff runs. This thing has been building from the ground up. The Years in red that are underlined prove this point. The other two coaches you mentioned are Coach Steve Wood and Coach Robby Jones (current coach). Coach Wood was in Aledo 11 years, most as the DC before taking over and Coach Jones has been in Aledo 18ish years before taking over. Both Coach Wood & Jones have taught that system for awhile. So they did not try to change things for the sake of it. They have their own styles but they do not let their ego get involved. Thats exactly what we need. People that respect what is working. You also mention a major talent edge. Against most teams, I would agree, against certain playoff team, maybe, against other state finalist, not really. Aledo grew up beating teams more talented than them. All those years where we got knocked out in the 3rd-5th rounds, show we didnt have a talent edge. Not a lot of kids going to play on Saturday. I'd say La Marque, Temple, Manvel, Brenham in '09, were all teams that had more talent than us on the field in the state games. Maybe even Fort Bend Marshall too in '18 & '19. But our coaching has been outstanding and we have won a lot of games that on paper we should lose. 
 
 
State Champions: '98 '09 '10 '11 '13 '14 '16 '18 '19 '20 '22 '23
State Finalist: '74 '17
State Semifinalist: '72 '97 '04 '06 '07 '15
State Quarterfinalist: '96 '99 '02 '03 '05
Regional Finalist: '67 '68 '70 '77 '00 '01 '21
Area Finalist: '08 '12
Bi-District Finalist: '62 '71 '73 '76 '81 '87 '88

Man, y’all have set the bar as far as championship programs. Y’all would be good in 6A too. A well oiled machine in Aledo where you can plug kids in and continue winning. 

Dang, I thought this was the advertisement section for the portal lol. Oh, well. I am already committed. 
 
Aledo needs :- CB- CB-FS-SS-LB-TE-WR-LT-C-RG-QB
For consideration please read below! The budget is tight this year.
 
Secondary players- must be able to stand faster than anyone can run

O-linemen- you must demonstrate the ability to slam a revolving door

LBs- If you cant sneeze with your eyes open, no need to apply

TEs- you must let a cobra bite your leg. After five days, the cobra better have died.

WRs- gotta be able to do a wheelie on a unicycle
QBs- must beat the sun in a staring contest
 
***You must excel in at least 2 of the following activities for high consideration. We need to improve in these areas for the Lone Star Cup
Mariachi
One-Act Play
Robotics (FIRST & BEST)
Theatrical Design
 

Dang, I thought this was the advertisement section for the portal lol. Oh, well. I am already committed. 
 
Aledo needs :- CB- CB-FS-SS-LB-TE-WR-LT-C-RG-QB
For consideration please read below! The budget is tight this year.
 
Secondary players- must be able to stand faster than anyone can run

O-linemen- you must demonstrate the ability to slam a revolving door

LBs- If you cant sneeze with your eyes open, no need to apply

TEs- you must let a cobra bite your leg. After five days, the cobra better have died.

WRs- gotta be able to do a wheelie on a unicycle
QBs- must beat the sun in a staring contest
 
***You must excel in at least 2 of the following activities for high consideration. We need to improve in these areas for the Lone Star Cup
Mariachi
One-Act Play
Robotics (FIRST & BEST)
Theatrical Design
 

I think the largest Aledo game I've ever been to was '14 against Temple. They travel very well. UIL has the game listed with an attendance of 40,281. 

Guessing we will be in a 7 team district in 5AD1. 
1. Denton Guyer (6A)- Coach Jones said this one was locked in.
2. Southlake Carroll (6A)- historic program, I'm confident we lose this game but we need to really challenge ourselves. 
3. Longview (6A)- top tier ETX program that is tough and plays good defense. 
4. North Crowley/Cedar Hill (6A)- Whichever program projects to be better these next two seasons. We need to find another tough 6A program that will help us get ready for the playoffs. 

Guessing we will be in a 7 team district in 5AD1. 
1. Denton Guyer (6A)- Coach Jones said this one was locked in.
2. Southlake Carroll (6A)- historic program, I'm confident we lose this game but we need to really challenge ourselves. 
3. Longview (6A)- top tier ETX program that is tough and plays good defense. 
4. North Crowley/Cedar Hill (6A)- Whichever program projects to be better these next two seasons. We need to find another tough 6A program that will help us get ready for the playoffs. 

Coach Buc started in '93

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Going to be a bit different being defending state champs. Going to get everyones best shot. 

Going to be a bit different being defending state champs. Going to get everyones best shot. 

I'm partially joking. We are 15 min West of Fort Worth. 

Don't think I'll watch the 2nd half of this one. I've seen this Aledo movie before. 

Aledo is not Dallas in the area. I dont even want to be considered on the Fort Worth side but we get claimed because we win. 

Aledo is not Dallas in the area. I dont even want to be considered on the Fort Worth side but we get claimed because we win. 

Aledo is not Dallas in the area. I dont even want to be considered on the Fort Worth side but we get claimed because we win. 

I want to congratulate PNG on making it to state again! Making it once is tough enough but back to back seasons is special! I know yall are going to bring the whole tribe, and South Dallas is banning together. Should be a great atmosphere. Good luck and safe travels!  

I want to congratulate PNG on making it to state again! Making it once is tough enough but back to back seasons is special! I know yall are going to bring the whole tribe, and South Dallas is banning together. Should be a great atmosphere. Good luck and safe travels!  

I want to congratulate PNG on making it to state again! Making it once is tough enough but back to back seasons is special! I know yall are going to bring the whole tribe, and South Dallas is banning together. Should be a great atmosphere. Good luck and safe travels!  

I want to congratulate PNG on making it to state again! Making it once is tough enough but back to back seasons is special! I know yall are going to bring the whole tribe, and South Dallas is banning together. Should be a great atmosphere. Good luck and safe travels!  

I want to congratulate PNG on making it to state again! Making it once is tough enough but back to back seasons is special! I know yall are going to bring the whole tribe, and South Dallas is banning together. Should be a great atmosphere. Good luck and safe travels!  

I want to congratulate PNG on making it to state again! Making it once is tough enough but back to back seasons is special! I know yall are going to bring the whole tribe, and South Dallas is banning together. Should be a great atmosphere. Good luck and safe travels!  

I want to congratulate PNG on making it to state again! Making it once is tough enough but back to back seasons is special! I know yall are going to bring the whole tribe, and South Dallas is banning together. Should be a great atmosphere. Good luck and safe travels!