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I'll give you GCM and Lee.  Blowouts from start to finish.  As I recall, the backups did play in those games except for the QB position.  Those are fair games for questions and criticism.  The other games were not blowouts until mid-4Q.  Go back and check the game summaries.  Lumberton kept hanging around, Vidor led us at the half and when PN-G had some separation in the 3Q, Vidor struck back in the 4Q with a score and the Pirates had already shown they were willing to go with an onside kick.  Against Silsbee, the back-up QB did play and was 3-4 passing and he rushed for a TD.  I agree the backup is outstanding.  He can close out games...my goodness, if PN-G needed him, he could lead the team to a win from start to finish.  The Indians are lucky to have him.  But, to complain that the starting QB is doing too much, that is not what the facts prove.  The Indians have fed the RB all season long...that won't stop unless the defense forces it on the zone read.  It's not about a one man show, its about executing the offense.  See Vidor and Central games where #2 could have ran all night long, but instead he pulled the back from the zone/read run/pass option and hit McZeal for long TDs
It is not about individual records.  That is a guess by fans.  It's about team wins and losses.  The QB is executing the offense and taking what is open.  And, he is very good at it.  He gets the ball to the right people in open space...and yes, #5, 6, 10, 11, 12, and the others are playmakers.  I'm not arguing with you, but some PN-G fans just like to complain about anything Coach Faircloth does.  He loses and fans want a new coach; he wins and fans don't like the way he puts a W in the books.  Like I said, some fans - not all, but some - could get a free bucket of gold and they would complain about the bucket.  Yet, when it comes time to contribute funds to a new indoor practice facility, those same fans are suddenly quiet.  They want others to do the heavy lifting so they can keep complaining.
 
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Indian fans ... complaining just to complain.  The game with Central was not nailed down until late in the 4Q.  28-14 against Central is not a sure thing.  Two big plays and the score is tied.  Once we got to 35-14, it was mid-4Q.  It wasn't a 42-0 game at the half.  When the game is competitive, I like the ball being in the hands of the team's best player.  Not all of the QB runs were designed QB keepers.  Some were; others were not.  Some of the keepers show the growth of #2 as a super soph QB, i.e., he ran the ball because he did not want to force a pass and risk a turnover.
Indian fans could be married to Cindy Crawford or Halle Berry and would complain she can't cook ... or you could get a bucket of gold and complain about the bucket.
If #2 did not run, some fans would be on message boards complaining that Coach Faircloth refused to put the ball in the hands of his best player.  And, from the three games I've seen this season, (GCM, Lee and PAM), several times #2 has created something out of nothing to create positive plays and score points.  I'll take that and being 7-1 with a good shot to win out and roll into the playoffs with momentum.
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Indian fans ... complaining just to complain.  The game with Central was not nailed down until late in the 4Q.  28-14 against Central is not a sure thing.  Two big plays and the score is tied.  Once we got to 35-14, it was mid-4Q.  It wasn't a 42-0 game at the half.  When the game is competitive, I like the ball being in the hands of the team's best player.  Not all of the QB runs were designed QB keepers.  Some were; others were not.  Some of the keepers show the growth of #2 as a super soph QB, i.e., he ran the ball because he did not want to force a pass and risk a turnover.
Indian fans could be married to Cindy Crawford or Halle Berry and would complain she can't cook ... or you could get a bucket of gold and complain about the bucket.
If #2 did not run, some fans would be on message boards complaining that Coach Faircloth refused to put the ball in the hands of his best player.  And, from the three games I've seen this season, (GCM, Lee and PAM), several times #2 has created something out of nothing to create positive plays and score points.  I'll take that and being 7-1 with a good shot to win out and roll into the playoffs with momentum.
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Go back to 1984-1988...there were plenty of small crowds back then...the same for 1994-1995...1-8-1 and 1-9 seasons tend to reduce the enthusiasm of even the staunchest fan bases.  Even in the lean years, I will say that PN-G has a core group of fans, but when wins are hard to come by, so are big crowds.  Now, if you want to see monster numbers, then let the Indians get three rounds deep in the playoffs.  When that happens, old timers show up, alumni in Houston, Austin and the Metroplex decide to catch a game, and area schools also throw their support behind the Indians.  Three rounds deep and the numbers will explode.
Hopefully this season the Indians can make some noise in the playoffs and we can have some good times ala 1974-1977 and 1999...38,000 fans in purple and white is a site to see...especially as I get older.
I agree with BMT Soljua...winning cures all...regardless of the program, when you win, the fans show up.
Go Indians.  Peace.

Go back to 1984-1988...there were plenty of small crowds back then...the same for 1994-1995...1-8-1 and 1-9 seasons tend to reduce the enthusiasm of even the staunchest fan bases.  Even in the lean years, I will say that PN-G has a core group of fans, but when wins are hard to come by, so are big crowds.  Now, if you want to see monster numbers, then let the Indians get three rounds deep in the playoffs.  When that happens, old timers show up, alumni in Houston, Austin and the Metroplex decide to catch a game, and area schools also throw their support behind the Indians.  Three rounds deep and the numbers will explode.
Hopefully this season the Indians can make some noise in the playoffs and we can have some good times ala 1974-1977 and 1999...38,000 fans in purple and white is a site to see...especially as I get older.
I agree with BMT Soljua...winning cures all...regardless of the program, when you win, the fans show up.
Go Indians.  Peace.

Go back to 1984-1988...there were plenty of small crowds back then...the same for 1994-1995...1-8-1 and 1-9 seasons tend to reduce the enthusiasm of even the staunchest fan bases.  Even in the lean years, I will say that PN-G has a core group of fans, but when wins are hard to come by, so are big crowds.  Now, if you want to see monster numbers, then let the Indians get three rounds deep in the playoffs.  When that happens, old timers show up, alumni in Houston, Austin and the Metroplex decide to catch a game, and area schools also throw their support behind the Indians.  Three rounds deep and the numbers will explode.
Hopefully this season the Indians can make some noise in the playoffs and we can have some good times ala 1974-1977 and 1999...38,000 fans in purple and white is a site to see...especially as I get older.
I agree with BMT Soljua...winning cures all...regardless of the program, when you win, the fans show up.
Go Indians.  Peace.

The PAM game was physical.  If the Indians are healthy, and can protect Roschon Johnson, I like the odds of a PN-G win.  On defense, just keep playing hard.  Sometimes, the other team makes plays.  It's not like the Indians defense is playing against teams that just roll over and play dead.  The other team is busting its rear end to score.  Get in position to make a play and give great effort with 11 kids getting to the football.  If you do that, more times than not good things will happen.  When great players like PAM's #25 go off for big plays, tip you hat to him, and get ready for the next series.  Eliminate our mistakes, i.e., unsportsmanlike conduct penalties come to mind and turnovers, and we have a shot to win out and be 9-1 with some momentum for the playoffs.  Can't say enough how special #2 Roschon Johnson is as the QB.  For a sophmore, he makes his reads, keeps his eyes downfield, and throws a beautiful football...he can zip the slants, use touch on the floaters to set up the screens, and he can sling it downfield.  Of course, he can create something out of nothing, too.  If he stays healthy for 3 seasons, his name will be all over the PN-G record books.  #12 at WR...#6 at RB...love their playmaking abilities.  Tighten up the OL protections (just keep playing hard) and we'll be OK.  Give them Jags all your got.
Go Indians.  Peace.
 

The PAM game was physical.  If the Indians are healthy, and can protect Roschon Johnson, I like the odds of a PN-G win.  On defense, just keep playing hard.  Sometimes, the other team makes plays.  It's not like the Indians defense is playing against teams that just roll over and play dead.  The other team is busting its rear end to score.  Get in position to make a play and give great effort with 11 kids getting to the football.  If you do that, more times than not good things will happen.  When great players like PAM's #25 go off for big plays, tip you hat to him, and get ready for the next series.  Eliminate our mistakes, i.e., unsportsmanlike conduct penalties come to mind and turnovers, and we have a shot to win out and be 9-1 with some momentum for the playoffs.  Can't say enough how special #2 Roschon Johnson is as the QB.  For a sophmore, he makes his reads, keeps his eyes downfield, and throws a beautiful football...he can zip the slants, use touch on the floaters to set up the screens, and he can sling it downfield.  Of course, he can create something out of nothing, too.  If he stays healthy for 3 seasons, his name will be all over the PN-G record books.  #12 at WR...#6 at RB...love their playmaking abilities.  Tighten up the OL protections (just keep playing hard) and we'll be OK.  Give them Jags all your got.
Go Indians.  Peace.
 

The PAM game was physical.  If the Indians are healthy, and can protect Roschon Johnson, I like the odds of a PN-G win.  On defense, just keep playing hard.  Sometimes, the other team makes plays.  It's not like the Indians defense is playing against teams that just roll over and play dead.  The other team is busting its rear end to score.  Get in position to make a play and give great effort with 11 kids getting to the football.  If you do that, more times than not good things will happen.  When great players like PAM's #25 go off for big plays, tip you hat to him, and get ready for the next series.  Eliminate our mistakes, i.e., unsportsmanlike conduct penalties come to mind and turnovers, and we have a shot to win out and be 9-1 with some momentum for the playoffs.  Can't say enough how special #2 Roschon Johnson is as the QB.  For a sophmore, he makes his reads, keeps his eyes downfield, and throws a beautiful football...he can zip the slants, use touch on the floaters to set up the screens, and he can sling it downfield.  Of course, he can create something out of nothing, too.  If he stays healthy for 3 seasons, his name will be all over the PN-G record books.  #12 at WR...#6 at RB...love their playmaking abilities.  Tighten up the OL protections (just keep playing hard) and we'll be OK.  Give them Jags all your got.
Go Indians.  Peace.
 

The PAM game was physical.  If the Indians are healthy, and can protect Roschon Johnson, I like the odds of a PN-G win.  On defense, just keep playing hard.  Sometimes, the other team makes plays.  It's not like the Indians defense is playing against teams that just roll over and play dead.  The other team is busting its rear end to score.  Get in position to make a play and give great effort with 11 kids getting to the football.  If you do that, more times than not good things will happen.  When great players like PAM's #25 go off for big plays, tip you hat to him, and get ready for the next series.  Eliminate our mistakes, i.e., unsportsmanlike conduct penalties come to mind and turnovers, and we have a shot to win out and be 9-1 with some momentum for the playoffs.  Can't say enough how special #2 Roschon Johnson is as the QB.  For a sophmore, he makes his reads, keeps his eyes downfield, and throws a beautiful football...he can zip the slants, use touch on the floaters to set up the screens, and he can sling it downfield.  Of course, he can create something out of nothing, too.  If he stays healthy for 3 seasons, his name will be all over the PN-G record books.  #12 at WR...#6 at RB...love their playmaking abilities.  Tighten up the OL protections (just keep playing hard) and we'll be OK.  Give them Jags all your got.
Go Indians.  Peace.
 

Captain Obvious says...
On defense, PN-G has decent size along the front seven and the Indians can go toe-to-toe with anyone stopping the run between the hash marks.  When Vidor gashed PN-G for big yards, it sounded like a play that got Quirante or Hecklon to the edges [didn't see the game].  Protecting the edges and containing PAM's speed is a concern...big concern.  This game could be a repeat of Angleton v. PN-G, where Angleton ran the ball at will on the Indians...Angleton's RB got to the edge and PN-G did not have an answer.  The Indians have to try and keep PAM's RB in the middle of the field where there is help to get him down.  The Indians are size-challenged in the secondary.  Not much you can do about it besides play hard and use all of the talent God has given you.  The Indians have to keep everything in front of them and get as many defenders to the ball as possible.  Easier said than done.  Do not get beat deep.  Make PAM march down the field.  If they do that and score, then tip your hat to them and get ready for the next series.
On offense, PN-G has to protect the ball...and protect Roschon Johnson when he is looking downfield.  PN-G has to keep PAM out of the backfield.  Spread out the Titans and create as many running lanes as possible.  When you have a shot to throw it downfield, do it.  If Coach Faircloth has saved any tricks, i.e., fake punts, swinging gate, a play we have never seen before, the PAM game may be time to give it a shot in the right circumstances.  Do whatever you have to do to create momentum.
Looking forward to seeing this game at Memorial Stadium.  Lots of memories watching PN-G play Thomas Jefferson and Lincoln during the 1970s and 1980s at Memorial Stadium.
Go Indians.  Peace.

Captain Obvious says...
On defense, PN-G has decent size along the front seven and the Indians can go toe-to-toe with anyone stopping the run between the hash marks.  When Vidor gashed PN-G for big yards, it sounded like a play that got Quirante or Hecklon to the edges [didn't see the game].  Protecting the edges and containing PAM's speed is a concern...big concern.  This game could be a repeat of Angleton v. PN-G, where Angleton ran the ball at will on the Indians...Angleton's RB got to the edge and PN-G did not have an answer.  The Indians have to try and keep PAM's RB in the middle of the field where there is help to get him down.  The Indians are size-challenged in the secondary.  Not much you can do about it besides play hard and use all of the talent God has given you.  The Indians have to keep everything in front of them and get as many defenders to the ball as possible.  Easier said than done.  Do not get beat deep.  Make PAM march down the field.  If they do that and score, then tip your hat to them and get ready for the next series.
On offense, PN-G has to protect the ball...and protect Roschon Johnson when he is looking downfield.  PN-G has to keep PAM out of the backfield.  Spread out the Titans and create as many running lanes as possible.  When you have a shot to throw it downfield, do it.  If Coach Faircloth has saved any tricks, i.e., fake punts, swinging gate, a play we have never seen before, the PAM game may be time to give it a shot in the right circumstances.  Do whatever you have to do to create momentum.
Looking forward to seeing this game at Memorial Stadium.  Lots of memories watching PN-G play Thomas Jefferson and Lincoln during the 1970s and 1980s at Memorial Stadium.
Go Indians.  Peace.

Captain Obvious says...
On defense, PN-G has decent size along the front seven and the Indians can go toe-to-toe with anyone stopping the run between the hash marks.  When Vidor gashed PN-G for big yards, it sounded like a play that got Quirante or Hecklon to the edges [didn't see the game].  Protecting the edges and containing PAM's speed is a concern...big concern.  This game could be a repeat of Angleton v. PN-G, where Angleton ran the ball at will on the Indians...Angleton's RB got to the edge and PN-G did not have an answer.  The Indians have to try and keep PAM's RB in the middle of the field where there is help to get him down.  The Indians are size-challenged in the secondary.  Not much you can do about it besides play hard and use all of the talent God has given you.  The Indians have to keep everything in front of them and get as many defenders to the ball as possible.  Easier said than done.  Do not get beat deep.  Make PAM march down the field.  If they do that and score, then tip your hat to them and get ready for the next series.
On offense, PN-G has to protect the ball...and protect Roschon Johnson when he is looking downfield.  PN-G has to keep PAM out of the backfield.  Spread out the Titans and create as many running lanes as possible.  When you have a shot to throw it downfield, do it.  If Coach Faircloth has saved any tricks, i.e., fake punts, swinging gate, a play we have never seen before, the PAM game may be time to give it a shot in the right circumstances.  Do whatever you have to do to create momentum.
Looking forward to seeing this game at Memorial Stadium.  Lots of memories watching PN-G play Thomas Jefferson and Lincoln during the 1970s and 1980s at Memorial Stadium.
Go Indians.  Peace.

Frodo NDN ... your web pix is SRV ... today, Aug. 27, 2016, is the 26th anniv of his tragic death ... The Sky is Crying.  RIP SRV.
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+1
Not sure why everyone is jumping on the Vidor bandwagon.  I don't see a Montana Quirante on the team.  The team to watch is Central.  They will have a big, fast, and experienced defense.  It may not matter what they have on offense because they will have the ability to shut people down and win games 3-0, 7-0, 10-7, etc.  Coach Foreman may finally start using some of the coaching experience he gained at WO-S, i.e., defense first, control the ball and clock, and add up the score at the end.
Central
PAM
PN-G/Nederland
Nederland/PN-G
Everyone else

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Not sure why everyone is jumping on the Vidor bandwagon.  I don't see a Montana Quirante on the team.  The team to watch is Central.  They will have a big, fast, and experienced defense.  It may not matter what they have on offense because they will have the ability to shut people down and win games 3-0, 7-0, 10-7, etc.  Coach Foreman may finally start using some of the coaching experience he gained at WO-S, i.e., defense first, control the ball and clock, and add up the score at the end.
Central
PAM
PN-G/Nederland
Nederland/PN-G
Everyone else

Good job Vidor...now you will have a nice view of the final score when PN-G beats you in Vidor...last season's 50-7 PN-G win would look good on that jumbotron.  I'm guessing Nederland fans had the same first thought re: Ned @ Vidor and your new jumbotron.  Seriously, nice job VISD.
 
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Good job Vidor...now you will have a nice view of the final score when PN-G beats you in Vidor...last season's 50-7 PN-G win would look good on that jumbotron.  I'm guessing Nederland fans had the same first thought re: Ned @ Vidor and your new jumbotron.  Seriously, nice job VISD.
 
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No, as I understand it, the players decide or have a vote.  I'm in the camp of "I don't care what they wear...just keep playing."  The teams in the 1950s wore purple white and gray.  The gray is not unprecedented, but for my money, I like the all purple home gear or the purple/white combo at home and the all white storm trooper unis on the road.  My opinion does not matter, so no big deal.  Whatever the kids want, I can dig it.
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Yes they do wear you down and out. Katy's OL is dominant.  LT is 6'5" 285 lbs, RG 6'4" 300 lbs., RT 6'4" 250 lbs., and they bring in 2 TEs in the 6'2" 220-230 lbs. range.  They aren't doing it with 5'10" and 190 lbs. kids in the trenches.  They have size and they use it.  They line up and knock you off the ball. The QB looks to be the smallest kid on the field.  They must dress 100 kids. On defense, they have DL kids all in the 250 lbs. range and LBs in the 210-220 lbs. neighborhood.  They tackle well.  Katy coaches do a good job of coaching them up and turning them loose.  Rodney Anderson is a smooth RB...he can take a hit, bounce off, and glide into the end zone.

Small edit PN-G Bamakid.  Richy Ethridge would have something to say about being the best QB at PN-G.  He went 24-2, collected a state championship as a JR, went back to the semi-finals as a SR, and he could run with the ball or throw it down field with the best of the best.  Ethridge and Long are 1 and 1a; or switch them around it does not matter to me.  I'd take both in a heartbeat.  Long was a better passer statistically, but PN-G did not throw the ball much in 1975-1976.  Morse reminds me of Richy Ethridge...same type of body build and movement in the pocket to avoid the chaos of a rush.  Morse throws lasers when he has to on crossing routes, but his strength is the long ball.  He throws one of the best long balls I've seen in a long time...he puts air under it and with our WRs it is a catchable ball.  He is getting more and more comfortable with what he is doing, playing smart and throwing the ball away when the play is not there, and making his reads.  He is becoming like D. Long in the sense that he is looking off the # 1 WR and throwing to the 2nd and 3rd read.  Can't say enough about #10, #8, #26, and #11 at WR.  If you throw the ball to #10, he catches it...same with #8.  The difference is #10 has some wheels to take any pass to the end zone.

Small edit PN-G Bamakid.  Richy Ethridge would have something to say about being the best QB at PN-G.  He went 24-2, collected a state championship as a JR, went back to the semi-finals as a SR, and he could run with the ball or throw it down field with the best of the best.  Ethridge and Long are 1 and 1a; or switch them around it does not matter to me.  I'd take both in a heartbeat.  Long was a better passer statistically, but PN-G did not throw the ball much in 1975-1976.  Morse reminds me of Richy Ethridge...same type of body build and movement in the pocket to avoid the chaos of a rush.  Morse throws lasers when he has to on crossing routes, but his strength is the long ball.  He throws one of the best long balls I've seen in a long time...he puts air under it and with our WRs it is a catchable ball.  He is getting more and more comfortable with what he is doing, playing smart and throwing the ball away when the play is not there, and making his reads.  He is becoming like D. Long in the sense that he is looking off the # 1 WR and throwing to the 2nd and 3rd read.  Can't say enough about #10, #8, #26, and #11 at WR.  If you throw the ball to #10, he catches it...same with #8.  The difference is #10 has some wheels to take any pass to the end zone.

Small edit PN-G Bamakid.  Richy Ethridge would have something to say about being the best QB at PN-G.  He went 24-2, collected a state championship as a JR, went back to the semi-finals as a SR, and he could run with the ball or throw it down field with the best of the best.  Ethridge and Long are 1 and 1a; or switch them around it does not matter to me.  I'd take both in a heartbeat.  Long was a better passer statistically, but PN-G did not throw the ball much in 1975-1976.  Morse reminds me of Richy Ethridge...same type of body build and movement in the pocket to avoid the chaos of a rush.  Morse throws lasers when he has to on crossing routes, but his strength is the long ball.  He throws one of the best long balls I've seen in a long time...he puts air under it and with our WRs it is a catchable ball.  He is getting more and more comfortable with what he is doing, playing smart and throwing the ball away when the play is not there, and making his reads.  He is becoming like D. Long in the sense that he is looking off the # 1 WR and throwing to the 2nd and 3rd read.  Can't say enough about #10, #8, #26, and #11 at WR.  If you throw the ball to #10, he catches it...same with #8.  The difference is #10 has some wheels to take any pass to the end zone.

Is it true that VHS students raised the funds from private donations to pay for travel expenses to/from Florida?  If so, major props and a round of applause to VHS students and the Vidor community for raising the money/donations and not costing your ISD or VISD taxpayers one penny for the trip.  Bravo.  You have earned the right to go and compete, paid you own way, and now it is time to reap your reward.  Good luck, safe travels, and win or lose enjoy the experience.
 
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Is it true that VHS students raised the funds from private donations to pay for travel expenses to/from Florida?  If so, major props and a round of applause to VHS students and the Vidor community for raising the money/donations and not costing your ISD or VISD taxpayers one penny for the trip.  Bravo.  You have earned the right to go and compete, paid you own way, and now it is time to reap your reward.  Good luck, safe travels, and win or lose enjoy the experience.
 
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