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41 minutes ago, yepyep said:

Well said.  The now former baseball coach has been successful there, and I believe he took Orangefiled to the state tournament a few years back. He's been working with the kids all year and probably looking forward to a very successful season as I think they Kirbyville is supposed to be pretty good this year. The damn season already started.  Yet in comes in a new AD and HFC, who happened to be his assistant last year, to relieve him of his duties. Pretty damn bush league. It makes the new AD look bad, and the town look bad from the outside.  This simply could have been handled in a more professional way, and it wasn't.  But it appears the people in K'Ville don't care. Sad.

Pretty sure this was one of, if not the main reason he was brought to Kirbyville and it's not like Bennett is in total shock by the outcome. Surprised by the timing maybe. Bennett will land on his feet somewhere. He's bounced around for some reason (I won't go there) but he's a good coach.

Raider DBs need to learn to turn their heads to the ball, especially on deep passes. Didn't see it happen once last night. Luckily the Livingston QBs overthrew their target consistently.

So frustrated. Couldn't buy a call from the refs until the game was getting out of reach. Colbert is NOT a QB! He's an athlete. The lateral passing game sucks. Absolutely no imagination. Coach wants a gimmicky offense with a running QB. Not working. When he finally called some vertical passes, that's all he called. Mix it up. On top of that, Colbert and Allen aren't consistently accurate down the field and both throw into coverage. King, Banks, and Wanza look to be very good and will only get better. Punter and kicker look to be pretty good. The defensive does weird blitzes at times, like 2 or 3 in the same gap.. If they guess right, it works great. Guess wrong and runner isn't touched for 20 yards. Hopefully the coaches look at the film with an open mind. They haven't up to this point. Feel sorry for the kids because they're giving great effort. #PeckEm

12 hours ago, Stattrax said:

Year 3 star dual threat which was highly thought of. I agree, he will more than likely get a shot. I am glad AM got a chance to play last year, I honestly never thought he would get a chance..... I watched a few games he played, as everyone thought, he's just a tad undersized..

I wouldn't underestimate A-Mo or B-Mo. A-Mo has been undersized his whole career and it's been a pretty good one. He has the best arm in LU camp by far. Coaches will get tired of the dink and dunk, run for your life style of the 2 front runners at QB. B-Mo wasn't the best pitcher on PNG's team  this year if you asked anyone. Then he wins MVP at state then MVP at the Babe Ruth World Series also. I wouldn't doubt either of those boys.

29 minutes ago, Jag Insider said:

The last time Nederland played at the Jungle, Central was up 35-24 at the half and we had a coach that had the players (Jaquet, Whaley, Seals, etc.) but couldn't close the deal.  We wound up loosing that game 38-35.  It won't happen this year...

Can't wait to see Devwah on the tube this year!! #WPS

On ‎8‎/‎17‎/‎2017 at 10:31 AM, hookem14 said:

If the father of the State Baseball Championship Game MVP told you that, (Whom I know very very well), then he was pulling your leg in a BIG WAY, and you took the bait, hook, line, and sinker.

He knows all the above mentioned players that will be back!!!....Funny!

He definitely knows what's up with PNG sports lol. Also dad to best QB on the Lamar roster imho.

2 hours ago, snakehead26 said:

The stadium has an Astroturf outfield so that would not have deteriorated.  The infield has artificial dirt.  I think it was chicken to call it after 19 minutes.  As much rain as they had already played in they could have found a spot for that final out.  I figure it is all about money anyway since Liberty was the host school.  That is a poor introductory start to a new tournament if you want to lend it some credibility and attract more big names in the future that missed the NCAA tournament.

On the other hand, congratulations to senior pitcher Ciara Luna for putting the team on her back and pitching most of the innings in the tournament.  Also, to two other seniors catcher Brynn Baca and Ashley McDowell...to coach Holly Bruder...and to all the team for getting to the championship game and fighting to the very end.  You brought pride and class to Lamar University and our local area.

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This! Very well said! The Lady Cards were the underdog in practically every game in the regionals and the finals tournaments. They sure didn't act like it. Gritty team!

Ugly way to end the final game of your inaugural tournament. It had rained pretty much off and on all week. I've seen the rule invoked like this once in little league baseball due to time restrictions on finishing a tournament but this is different imho. The time I saw it was due to the lightning monitor going off. This was just rain, plain old rain just like every other day of the tournament. You've GOT to find a way to get that last out done in this situation. I'm pretty sure the director realized that later as he tweeted that he made a bad decision and it's all on him. On a lighter point, AWESOME showing by the Lady Cards. You made us all proud!! #PeckEm

30 minutes ago, WOSgrad said:

Well, that's strange, the minutes of last week's meeting indicate no executive session nor action regarding any employee aside from the naming of Susie Taylor as interim Principal at Parnell Elementary:

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(interestingly enough, a fact, not a "social media" invention)

Look, I have not been one of Darrell Barbay's biggest fans.  Many will probably recall the big swipes I took at him over his handling of the schedule particularly his refusal to schedule my alma mater when openings in the schedule were apparent. 

And I realize that we are in a era where, leaders of a district want "their guys."  I must say that it is very strange when a guy who has won nearly 70% of the games he has coached at the school is told he needs to leave, but that is today's world.  That being said, there is right way and a wrong way to go about this. And a superintendent lying to the voting public by saying that a decision has not been made when events show it had is NOT the right way.  And yes, he did do that:

This has now gone well beyond the dismissal of a coach.  This is a superintendent being deliberately deceptive about goings to the residents of that district.  If you are telling me that "what is going on in the community" "justifies" this manner of proceeding, then I truly fear for the children receiving an education in this school district.

 

I saw that and the meeting was Monday not Tuesday.

44 minutes ago, JB94 said:

All I can say is this folks...Anyone who is trying to lay this at the feet of the superintendent is clueless about the goings on in our community. But, this is social media where people like to guess and invent when they don't have the facts.

I kinda thought these sports forums were for posting opinions or as you say "invent" opinions. Please enlighten everyone to the "real" story so we won't be so clueless. I feel like I've contracted a disease or something lol.

It's interesting that Dr. Cammack, local orthodontist and fixture in the community, resigned as the announcer doing color commentary for over a decade for Jasper football games this morning. He's also an elected member of the school district board of trustees. All is not well in Jasper currently. Ugly mess.

The conference bracket is pretty crazy I know that. 8,7,6, and 5 seeds have to win 4 games in 4 days to be champs. 4 and 3 seeds, 3 games in 3 days. 1 and 2 seeds, 2 games in 2 days. Virtually impossible if you're the 5 thru 8 seed. I believe 3 out of the last 4 years the conference championship game has been between the 1 and 2 seeds due partly to the fatigue factor inherent with this bracket system. It really rewards you for your season conference record, etc.

1 hour ago, PhatMack19 said:

That would be a very good pickup for Lamar. 

Only one year of eligibility I believe. Big straight ahead runner that has an injury history. I believe he can play immediately with the transfer rules.

Hearing James White is transferring to Lamar.

Word is Kerwin Bell may be one of the finalists. I could definitely handle that.

I know he's an offensive genius but is he ready to be a D-1 head coach?

Good, solid hire in my opinion. If he does great and moves on in 3, 4, or 5 years so be it. Unless you want a mediocre coach at Houston, this will be the deal for a long while. It has worked for them in the past. As for his affair, I of course don't condone it, but he owned it and has been a model citizen/coach since. Like someone stated, let he who hasn't sinned cast the first stone. As for Kiffin, I wouldn't say he's a weasel, more like a complete douchebag. ;-)

Thanks to coach for starting football back up from scratch. IMHO Jason has done a decent job as the AD. There's not an AD out there that hits a homerun every time. His recent hires look pretty good to me. I don't think we're gonna pry Urban Meyer or Tom Herman away to come to Beaumont. Kudos to Woodard for keeping it classy to the end. Good luck in your future endeavors.

On ‎11‎/‎18‎/‎2016 at 10:39 AM, Gabe said:

I think there will be pressure for Woodard to release the OC after the year is done. Now with that being said, I don't think Ray would fire him so it might cost em both their jobs. 

Just my opinion and nothing I've heard

Yeppers. Good luck to all of the coaches and I hope they all land on their feet.

In honor of the MIA Buddy Garrity....Whaley rushed for over 100 yds and 1 TD Saturday. Woo Pig Sooie!!

2 hours ago, Gabe said:

I think there will be pressure for Woodard to release the OC after the year is done. Now with that being said, I don't think Ray would fire him so it might cost em both their jobs. 

Just my opinion and nothing I've heard

The OC was the O-line coach at one point wasn't he? Demotion back?

15 hours ago, AggiesAreWe said:

Think this is a silly topic.

Players quit all the time at all schools. Nothing new here. Move along.

(me thinks the author of this thread has a quitter in his/her household)

Pretty silly indeed. Coach Babin is about as quality a coach as Lumberton can ever hope to get. Everyone got all excited last year when they finally made the playoffs again. Anyone actually around Raider's athletics would know that was a special graduating class. They come and go with a school this size. Babin will utilize what he has year to year and adapt. The team this year was a very competitive and hard working bunch. Be proud of your kids and team and support it. If not, move along. If junior isn't starting, it's probably because he's not good enough. There's no crime in that. The dedication, drive, and commitment you get from high school athletics will serve any kid well in his or her future occupation believe me.

Poor effort again in the trenches. Ugly. Either they get some juco kids on the line next year or it'll be a repeat of this season or worse.

42 minutes ago, 78Stang said:

Another loss Thursday night to another team that the Cards should beat.. I thing ole' Woody needs another contract extension.

Their line play on both sides of the ball was worse than just bad. Center had 5 or 6 horrible 2 inch high rifle shot snaps past the QBs in shotgun formation. The D-line looks like they've packed it in. I feel sorry for the seniors that are still giving good effort. The young kids look like they're gonna be salty the next 4 years.