NoNeckNic479

14 hours ago, Hagar said:

Wonder if he’ll pull a Quirante and start both ways?  Doing QB & MLB with a Slot T offense takes a special kind of kid.

I'm sure he will play both ways.  Too good not to play on the defensive side of the ball.

Mid County Sr. Babe Ruth tournament team will be playing in Mobile, AL July 14-17.

Brody Atwood - Vidor

Bryce Munoz - Vidor

Triston Mcgowan - Vidor

Drew Marshall - Jasper

Cade Hollyfield - Nederland

Draven Marlow - Bridge City

Evan Whitehead - Buna

Stephen Carrell - Kirbyville

Mason Hernandez - PNG

Rylie Chaisson - PNG

Jacob Kotz - Nederland

Macoy Marze - Orangefield

Aaron Bumstead - Kountz

Killian McLaughlin - Kelly

Justin Abate - Bridge City

Caleb Jones - PNG

Just now, Unwoke said:

We’ll I am happy for him that at least he gets to continue playing not many kids do after high school. Ready to see what the Pirates look like this year! Go Pirates!!🏴‍☠️

I look for Vidor to have a good season.  Excited about the QB!

20 minutes ago, Unwoke said:

No doubt, Landry is what made defending that offense difficult. Kid could run but was accurate in his passing. Did he get any offers to play college ball? Great ball player!

I believe Blinn but having to have tommy john surgery may have something to do with the offer...idk 

12 minutes ago, Dirty_but_Dazzling said:

you are right, some players for what ever reason don't   make the adjustment to the college level. Keep in mind though colleges are not paying the Nils so if a player ends up a bust the individual or company that paid him  takes the hit. That said, what does putting a cap on Nils accomplish? if you think players deserve to make $ while in college, why say there should be a limit?

1. NIL really only benefits power 5 athletes.

2. Capping NIL endorsements levels the playing field for student athletes in non-power 5 conferences.  OR have levels of capping.  Incoming freshman can make x- amount, sophomores can make a little more, etc... 

3. Financial responsibility. Some of the kids that will make the big NIL deals aren't like an Arch Manning who comes from money.  They need guidance, their families need guidance.  All too often you hear of athletes that made millions during their playing careers that end up broke once their career on the field is over.

4. Agents / Marketing Firms... IF hired by a student athlete or by family do they have the player/s in his or her best interest OR are they just looking for a paycheck? 

Again, I'm all for students athletes being able to make money off their abilities I just think it should be limited till or if they turn pro. The above is my less than 2 cents and everyone will have different ideas and thoughts. 

4 minutes ago, Cougar14.2 said:

Capitalism at it's finest. If an 18 year old tech nerd who creates an app can make millions for his talents then why shouldn't the 18 year old QB make millions for his talents if someone is willing to pay it? Do we tell the tech nerd to wait until he graduates and gets a professional job before he starts receiving just compensation? Do we tell him the academic scholarship he's on IS his compensation like I see some who are against NIL do with athletic scholarships? 

If the consensus #7 QB in the country can get this type of money that tells you the emphasis college coaches place on getting the right guy at that position, just like they do on Sundays. Tennessee's QB commit got $8M for his commitment earlier this year. If rich boosters/collectives want to spend their money on kids for their entertainment then so be it. Unless the NCAA places guidelines on NIL deals then you're going to see this a lot, especially at the QB position which has the most impact on if a staff gets fired or not. 

NIL has basically turned college athletes' scholarships into one year deals with a player option at the end, which is totally fine with me. If a player outplays the "value" that one team sees them in then they're allowed one free transfer to another team that may see greater value in them, same for adults when they switch jobs. It also makes college coaches a lot more culpable for the lies they tell kids on the recruiting trail to get them on campus which IMO is the best part of the new NIL structure. 

The only downside I see to the current NIL structure is that it hurts a lot of middle to lower tier kids initial high school recruitment. If a program has 20 scholarships available in a class they're a heck of a lot more likely to take 15 high school kids and 5 transfers than they were a few years ago when those transfers would've had to sit and lose a year of eligibility if they transferred up or laterally.

Some people don't like the fact that NIL has taken some of the "amateurism" away from college sports, which I totally agree with, but why place stipulations/limitations on when a kid can receive financial compensation that may change the course of their lives just because they play sports?  

Not a very good comparison.  A "tech nerd" that creates an app and sells it for millions has proven that their product works.  A high school athlete has NO guarantee that his or her game will translate to the college game.  Don't get me wrong, I'm all for student athletes being able to make money....BUT I believe NIL endorsements should be capped.

15 minutes ago, Charles in Charge said:

Between Peavy hand laying the new turf and Bridge City and WOS athletes flocking to play for the him, no chance anyone in this district touches LCM.  State championship coming soon.

Texas Heat must be getting to you and affecting your ability to think rational thoughts. 

Stopping the QB for Vidor will be a problem for most teams...physical and fast.  Along with 2 RB's with speed.  Defensively...LB's and Secondary will both be strong.

People live and die by rankings.  Pretty sure lcm was ranked in the top 10 when Vidor rolled into town and beat that _ _ _!  

Track speed and football speed are completely different.  Never watched a full contact track meet.

Pirates lost a few but have a really good core group of guys returning.  The young man that will be under center is a beast (played LB last year).  Defensively, LB's and secondary will be strong.

May be wrong but I believe most of the young men on Sinton played for the Sand Crabs select organization....and man oh man could those kids play!  Like watching a well oiled machine.

14 minutes ago, Separation Scientist said:

OF’s pitcher went the full game, 109 pitches. He Manned up!

Cool.  Livingston rode his arm as long as they could.  He's been damn near untouchable all year.  Sooner or later someone would get to him.  He'll have a good career at UofH.

23 minutes ago, Separation Scientist said:

Was that the Ace that LIV pitched last night? 

Yes. Was not as sharp as previous couple games.

12 minutes ago, Mr. Thornton Melon said:

Bumberton could of beat Livingston. just sayin'

Guess we'll never know cause l-town is/was sitting on the couch

30 minutes ago, aTmfan06 said:

Their Ace and best player is headed to the university of Houston. Not sure if that’s to pitch or another position. He is a righty that throws high 80s and will occasionally touch 90,91. Good ball player. Other than that they play some good ball as a team. Good that Orangefield got a best of 3. Livingston has played one gamers in the first two rounds.

Game against Vidor he sat at 90 most of the night.  Breaking ball is sharp and breaks late.  Has good command of the inner and outer parts of the plate.  Will give pitches to hit...be aggressive early in the count.  AND be ready to call time!  He likes to take his time on the mound to make hitters uncomfortable.

1 hour ago, aTmfan06 said:

Anyone watched HJ much this year and have any thoughts on how this series may turnout?

HJ has good pitching.  Hunter Hill big, tall lefty can deal.

26 minutes ago, aTmfan06 said:

I mean if Ruiz was my Ace then I’d probably do it to lol

Definitely beatable. Gives pitches to hit. Be aggressive.

11 hours ago, Baller said:

Talent and 2 D1 pitchers.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

2 DI pitchers at BC…Who? Guess I missed them pitch the 2 times BC & Vidor played 🤷🏼‍♂️

Hearing Game 1 is postponed till tomorrow (5/6).

1 hour ago, aTmfan06 said:

What’s yalls predictions here? I figured there may be some more talk about this matchup.

Fairly even match-up...depending on what Silsbee team shows up.

Just now, Mr. Thornton Melon said:

NO, We suck at everything and we know it. Especially fooseball but we have won a few playoff games in 4A which Mathews can't seem to do

Baseball thread. Guess reading is not a strong point in Lumberton 

1 hour ago, Mr. Thornton Melon said:

Veedor. one and done just like duh fooseball team

Maybe so, maybe not. If you let us know when Lumberton plays maybe we can catch a game

Update 5/4/2022

Reagan Weibilinger, Vidor, Sr. - 4

Kolbie Sowell, OF, Sr. - 4

Trace Shirley, Tarkington, Jr. - 4

Brody Atwood, Vidor, Sr. - 3

Brock Lackey, Jasper, Jr. - 3

Jarrett Odom, Vidor, Jr. - 2

Landon Bailey, Vidor, Jr. - 2

Gunner Johnson, LCM, Sr. - 2

Kameryn Henderson, OF, Sr. - 2

Kanon Sundgren Silsbee, Sr. - 2

Noah Domingue, Lumberton, Sr. - 2

Cannon Faulk, Lumberton, So. - 2

Dean Reynolds, LCM, Jr. - 2

Dylan Graffagnino, Buna, Sr. - 2

Justin Abate, Bridge City, Jr. - 2

Ethan Oceguera, Bridge City, Sr. - 1 

Kale Knox, Buna, Jr. - 1

Daigan Venable, Vidor, Fr. - 1

Toby Marse, Buna, Soph. - 1

Cash Glaze, Silsbee, Jr. - 1

Kyle Micheal, OF, So. - 1

Jason Bodin, OF, Jr. - 1

Seth Ross, Jasper, Sr. - 1

Micah Kendrick, Jasper, Jr. - 1

Clay Primeaux, Tarkington, Jr. - 1

Ashton Landry, LCM, Sr. - 1

Cameron Bilbo, LCM, Jr. - 1

Caden Elmore, Hardin, SR. - 1

Brady Corcoran, Nederland, - 1

Gavin Harmse, Lumberton, Fr. -1

Vidor vs Livingston

Friday, May 6 @ Crosby, 6:30pm

May 6 in Crosby @ 6:30