1970

On 10/27/2023 at 12:45 PM, 1970 said:

Where is parking at Nederland Stadium? Other than the two rows by the gate. Are there any parking lots anywhere around the stadium? 

I parked on the roadside of a side street, about 2 blocks away, not too bad. It's been a while since I attended a varsity game there. 

I've always enjoyed playing the Bulldogs.  With them you can win 40-0 or whatever, and still feel like you've been in a close game. 

This one doesn't surprise me, and I didn't get it wrong. WR has some big strong kids, and plenty of speed. We saw it when they played PNG, and saw that they could be some spoilers down the stretch.   Lots of players playing both offense and defense, though.  

It's back to the drawing board for Dayton now I think. They'll bounce back strong next year. 

22 minutes ago, PN-G bamatex said:

I second this. Really enjoyed the game. Hoping since Nederland got the 100th edition at home, PN-G will get the 100th anniversary game at home in 2025 so we can return the favor.

+3  Good job, Bulldogs.  And good game, regardless of the score.  

Where is parking at Nederland Stadium? Other than the two rows by the gate. Are there any parking lots anywhere around the stadium? 

Indians should take this one easily. Bulldogs will leave it all on the field, though; but then will likely fall flat the following week and get drubbed by TC, just like last season or worse. 

Don't take anything away from TC, they're a very good team. Also don't take Willow Ridge for granted either. Just my $0.02. 

4 hours ago, prepballfan said:

Ok I am going to nerd out on you here.

In 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, and 1930. PNG and Nederland played 2 times each season. 

In 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953 PNG vs Ned did not play.

In 1927, 1930, 1940, 1943, 1965, 1968, and 1987 where all ties. 

Largest margin of victory's

PNG 1947 won 71-0 PNG finishes 11-1

Ned 2001 won 42-10    That year Nederland made it to play Smithson Valley in the State Semi-finals losing 38-14

PNG has been to 7 State Championships and won 3

Nederland has been to 3 State Championships and won 1 State Championship. 

PNG has been to the semi-finals 9 times.

Nederland has been to the semi-finals 3 times.

PNG has reached the quarter-finals 11 times

Nederland has been to the quarter-finals 11 times

PNG has been district champs 27 times

Nederland has been district champs 25 times.

PNG has played in 90 playoff games

Ned has played in 88 Playoff games

PNG football record is 633-361-33

Nederland football record is 585-399-35

Overall MCM record is 53-38-7

1st game of MCM was in 1925 100th game in 2023. 

PNG has won 8 decades

Nederland has won 3 decades. 

45 games have been 7 points or less margin of victory.

25 games have been 3 points or less.

7 times have been ties.

My apologies for nerding out. Good luck both teams I hope we have a safe game. I am sure it will be entertaining. 

 

Re the 1947, 71-0 game, I've heard about it many times from my father-in-law.  PNG kicked off to start the game, my FIL hit the Ned runner, who fumbled.  PNG covered the fumble, then scored, and went on to win 71-0.  PNG starters laid down on the sidelines for almost the entire 4th Qtr.

The '47-'48 team(s) lost only 1 game in 2 seasons, to Lake Charles (in Lake Charles), which was a farce, officiating-wise. My FIL is 93 years old now, and still talks about it. 

The system crashed briefly, then came back up. I was able to grab 2 seats, but I know of one person whose account was debited but still has not received an email with tickets. 

On paper, this one should be no contest, (just like last season).  But Ned has many returning starters, while PNG has a few.  PNG's QB is new, but he's played Ned before. 

The biggest factor may end up being the officiating. From what I hear, that's what got Ned past Dayton. BTW, where will the Ref crew be from for this year's game?  

1 hour ago, prepballfan said:

Maybe getting a receiver back for the playoffs.

Is there a requirement to have played in a district game (varsity or otherwise) to be eligible for the playoffs? Someone on one of the forums mentioned this last week, but I'd never heard of that. 

Just based on the numbers, this game should be a bench-clearing shutout for PNG. I expect the game to be similar to the Willow Ridge game, however, for the observers, with pretty much plain vanilla play calling. Don't ever take any high school game for granted, but it would be handy if SF runs similar defense and offense as Nederland for us. 

Wow. Prayers your way, for peace and comfort. 

Last season's Dayton team may have been a bit stronger than this year's team. They have three tough games ahead of them, including Willow Ridge, regardless of the current WR district W-L record. I'm discounting the homecoming factor, though. I'll say this, though, the Dayton QB has a good arm and throws a pretty pass. When throwing on the run he loses more than a little oomph; and in the 2nd half he (and his coach) was trying to force things, understandably. 

Anyway, it's always a good game, PNG and Dayton. My only complaint I think, was the length and slow speed of the concession stand line on the visitor side. 

Wow! 

14 hours ago, FrodoNDN said:

What is up with our Center

Should read, "centers". There are several doing long snaps pre-game, every game, with Coach J. watching. I watch because one of them is mine; but anyway there still isn't any great consistency with any of them. Everyone holds their breath with each snap, and maybe that's just how it's going to be, this season. Or maybe not; maybe things will all eventually "snap" in place. 

8 hours ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

FBM got more problems than Ned though. 

Looking at some of the clips, FBM didn't look as speedy as they did earlier in the season, especially the D-backs.  

23 hours ago, jayhawk said:

JAX in Liberty across from court house best hamburgers in the county-

I plan to try that sometime.  BTW, driving through Liberty, a place called Tiger Harry's looked like it was packed; the parking lot was full.  If I'm not mistaken the building used to be a fish market type place, with a sign across the top that listed gar, buffalo, choupique, raccoon, etc., maybe even possum. Now the sign lists fish, steaks, chicken, and boudin. We'll have to try this place sometime as well. 

WR has some size and also some speed, but lots of guys playing on both sides of the ball. 

The final score ended up very similar to the PNG-WR final score. 

Have WR and Marshall played yet this season? I didn't check yet, but if not then it could be an interesting game. 

No way that wasn't a bronco fumble. 

Homecoming + Friday the 13th = Double Whammy on the home team. 

Ok, wait a second - I just purchased tickets and if I read it right, this is Dayton's homecoming?  Really? 

This one may be the big one.  I say just go ahead and nuke Iran now and get it over with. 

To the original post, definitely prayers going up. 

1 hour ago, pakronos said:

the refs told the WR band to stop playing. ......interesting....let them try it with PAM lol

 

Yep. He told them not to play and they immediately stopped until the next play was over, then they cranked up again. Then he went to the sideline and then to the bleachers and spoke to the bandleader, and they didn't play again until the game ended if I recall right. 

He didn't throw a flag though, for band interference, like a ref did last season in one of the playoff games. 

Definitely an off day for the Indians yesterday. I think they left a lot of intensity on the field after FBM, and some more in Texas City, and then have a Saturday 1pm game on the road, and they were pretty laid back, relaxed, and mostly flat, against a charged up WR team. Dropped passes, missed tackles, missed blocks, high snaps, missed coverage, motion penalties, misc other 15 yard penalties, and still scored 38, while allowing 20. Plus the band left for UIL competition immediately after what appeared to be a shortened halftime. Then in the 4th qtr near the end of the game, the refs told the WR band to stop playing. The quiet in the stadium was sort of weird, actually. All around, it was a weird game, and like someone else already said, it oddly seemed more like a practice than it did a game. I sent my usual after-game text to my grandson, and all his reply said was "the coaches are not too happy". 

Uh oh, practice, here we come, is what comes to my mind. Hopefully they will take it all out on Dayton next Friday. 

I think that PNG will likely have some "intense" (to be polite) practices this week; and hopefully will ready to go on the road again next Friday and take it all out on Dayton. We shall see.