FINAL — Silsbee 41 at Shepherd 32 — Discussion

[AggiesAreWe]

2 hours ago, TrojanWarrior08 said:

From what I've seen Shepherd really turned it around setting the tone in the 2nd quarter with the INT they had but didn't also didn't take advantage of that one big run that they had that resulted in turnover on downs.  We maybe talking about an even closer game or Shepherd maybe winning by 1 if this doesn't happen.  Silsbee will have their work cut out for them against Madisonville if they're not careful.

Shepherd's last TD was against several of Silsbee's 2nd team defense. I think the 9 point win (6 TD's to 4 TD's) was about as close as it was going to be in the end.

The turnover on downs you speak of was Silsbee defense making the necessary plays. Certainly wasn't on Shepherd's offense in that situation. Shepherd did convert five 4th down plays in the game. Tiger defense was on the field a long time since the 2nd Q.

[old guy 71]

9 hours ago, Mballer1 said:

Why can’t they fix the secondary this late in the season playoff time they should be blowing coverages that bad what’s going on?

not really blown coverages, they played 10 in the box with only one DB in the game , to stop the Slot T, worked for the most part, except last scoring run, where I think they were getting tired. 

[TrojanWarrior08]

1 hour ago, AggiesAreWe said:

Shepherd's last TD was against several of Silsbee's 2nd team defense. I think the 9 point win (6 TD's to 4 TD's) was about as close as it was going to be in the end.

The turnover on downs you speak of was Silsbee defense making the necessary plays. Certainly wasn't on Shepherd's offense in that situation. Shepherd did convert five 4th down plays in the game. Tiger defense was on the field a long time since the 2nd Q.

I was more talking about when they had a chance to excute but you're definitely right how that ended up playing out.

[WOSdrummer99]

@Mr. Buddy Garrity

what u know about lufkin stadium? Stepp said they were starting demo monday

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Just now, WOSdrummer99 said:

@Mr. Buddy Garrity

what u know about lufkin stadium? Stepp said they were starting demo monday

I was told they're starting on the 16th. 

[WOSdrummer99]

Just now, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

I was told they're starting on the 16th. 

Apparently so if they scheduled to host 

@Matthew328

[Silsbee92]

Final

Silsbee 41 / Shepherd 32

Silsbee 

325 Total YDs

22 Car 80 YDs 1 TD

16-26 245 YDs 5 TDs

RJ Williams 8 Rec 105 YDs 2 TDs

K. Robinson 9 Car 48 YDs / 2 Rec 56 YDs 1 TD

Haegyn Morris 3 TDs

 

Shepherd 

387 Total YDs / 4 TDs / 4 Turnovers 

36 Car 197 YDs 

7-10 190 YDs

B. White 5 Rec 94 YDs / 1 TD

 

[Silsbee92]

1 hour ago, old guy 71 said:

not really blown coverages, they played 10 in the box with only one DB in the game , to stop the Slot T, worked for the most part, except last scoring run, where I think they were getting tired. 

We can agree to disagree.  10 games

Every game has examples. Eyes in backfield, safeties drifting to close to line of scrimmage or getting pulled into the Middle exposing the edges.  Fullbacks/Tightends slipping thru the middle of the field uncovered.  

Not judging just pointing out the lack of  discipline/experience.

The other glaring issue is the focus from the players when approaching halftime with lead.  Giving up TDs right before half and then on opening drives in 2nd half erasing big leads.

[old guy 71]

On 11/7/2026 at 9:48 AM, Silsbee92 said:

We can agree to disagree.  10 games

Every game has examples. Eyes in backfield, safeties drifting to close to line of scrimmage or getting pulled into the Middle exposing the edges.  Fullbacks/Tightends slipping thru the middle of the field uncovered.  

Not judging just pointing out the lack of  discipline/experience.

The other glaring issue is the focus from the players when approaching halftime with lead.  Giving up TDs right before half and then on opening drives in 2nd half erasing big leads.

My comment was about the Shepherd game , but your right about the season, its been rough at times. They will play good for several plays, then lay an egg on a play. I do know that there has been a continuing shuffle of moving kids around due to players being out from injury, and eligibility , and I mean some really good players missing. Another problem is DL is small, and the DBs are making a lot of tackles, this causes a lot of players keeping their eyes in the backfield, and getting beat on coverage. It also causes the defense to rush the house and hope they sac or hurry the QB , before He makes a good throw. Ive been told that Tigers will have kids back and mayb a couple a little more healthy, as we get into playoffs. I would imagine the Defensive staff working 80 plus hours a week, will do everything they can to make it work.