What up Texas?

[Champa]

Atascocita will go entire quarters where they look like they don't even know a football game is being played. It happened tonight early against Katy. You'd think they were about to get blown out. They need to clean that up.

I watched NC against Lancaster last week, and quite frankly, Lancaster looked like the more physical and tougher team. NC had a hard time scoring on them. Not sure what that says about Desoto's defense.

If NC can continue to improve, they might have a shot against Duncanville.

 

 

[Horsefly]

10 minutes ago, Champa said:

Atascocita will go entire quarters where they look like they don't even know a football game is being played. It happened tonight early against Katy. You'd think they were about to get blown out. They need to clean that up.

I watched NC against Lancaster last week, and quite frankly, Lancaster looked like the more physical and tougher team. NC had a hard time scoring on them. Not sure what that says about Desoto's defense.

If NC can continue to improve, they might have a shot against Duncanville.

 

 

I think NC was holding things close to the vest last week and may have got caught looking ahead to this matchup.  How they played today is how they looked in the fall practices and the scrimmages.  

[DevilDog]

Current Standings with 2 games left

@Frosty4024 @Horsefly @pied @Nolebull813

DD  10 - 4

Frosty 13 - 1

HF 11 - 3

Nolebull 11 - 3

Pied   11  3

[SeaShells21]

14 minutes ago, Champa said:

Atascocita will go entire quarters where they look like they don't even know a football game is being played. It happened tonight early against Katy. You'd think they were about to get blown out. They need to clean that up.

I watched NC against Lancaster last week, and quite frankly, Lancaster looked like the more physical and tougher team. NC had a hard time scoring on them. Not sure what that says about Desoto's defense.

If NC can continue to improve, they might have a shot against Duncanville.

 

 

but they have never really been known to have a strong defense imo.

I guess from their standards these last two seasons have been exceptional, though.

[Horsefly]

1 minute ago, SeaShells21 said:

but they have never really been known to have a strong defense imo.

I guess from their standards these last two seasons have been exceptional, though.

Its improved since their new DC came onboard 2 seasons ago

Citas big test is next week v Westlake 

[SeaShells21]

1 minute ago, Horsefly said:

Its improved since their new DC came onboard 2 seasons ago

Citas big test is next week v Westlake 

Winner of that one gets a huge momentum boost. Not that Westlake would really need it. 

I would like to see Cita continue on this path of destruction 
 

[Champa]

So does North Crowley leapfrog NS and Duncanville for the #1 ranking now?

Has Mathis been interviewed yet? I kinda feel bad for CC Miller next week. The Eagles might put up 80 on them.

My only knock on Atascoita is they need to get tougher, both defensively and mentally. Next week's game will tell us a lot. Sadly, Katy can't keep up with the more talented teams anymore. They have to be perfect to take down a big dog these days.

They knew exactly what Cita was going to do (give the ball to Mack) and couldn't do a thing to stop it.

[Horsefly]

4 minutes ago, Champa said:

So does North Crowley leapfrog NS and Duncanville for the #1 ranking now?

Has Mathis been interviewed yet? I kinda feel bad for CC Miller next week. The Eagles might put up 80 on them.

My only knock on Atascoita is they need to get tougher, both defensively and mentally. Next week's game will tell us a lot. Sadly, Katy can't keep up with the more talented teams anymore. They have to be perfect to take down a big dog these days.

They knew exactly what Cita was going to do (give the ball to Mack) and couldn't do a thing to stop it.

I think the pollsters will move NC up to #3 and DS falls to #5

[Champa]

Lol.

https://x.com/therealraygates/status/1832274011817934877

 

 

 

Would love to see NC vs Atascocita at state. Everyone is sick of Dville and NS outside of their fans.

[Horsefly]

14 minutes ago, Champa said:

Lol.

https://x.com/therealraygates/status/1832274011817934877

 

 

 

Would love to see NC vs Atascocita at state. Everyone is sick of Dville and NS outside of their fans.

Me too. DV and NS are getting sloppy in their play. They’re primed to be knocked off. 

[Frosty4024]

2 hours ago, DevilDog said:

Pickem Results

#1 Desoto 51 vs. #5 N. Crowley 57

#7 SLC 59 vs. Hebron 16

#8 LT 46 vs. #18 Rockwall 42

#9 Atascocita 41 vs. #11 Katy 24

#10 Steele vs. #23 S.A. Reagan (Saturday)

#13 Coppell 28 vs. #26 Waxahachie 27

 Fulshear 49 vs. Ft. Bend Ridge Point 41

Allen 42 vs. Cedar Hill 14

Highland Park 24  vs. Lovejoy 17

Aledo 37 vs. Lancaster 27

A&M Consolidated 35 vs. Forney 34  Big 5A win

Skyline vs. FBM (Saturday)

Chapel Hill 33 vs. Gilmer 29

Celina 49 vs. Waco La Vega 27

Brownwood 17 vs. Wall 7

Anna 55 vs. Gunter 28

Dammit Forney...

[DevilDog]

3 hours ago, Horsefly said:

Me too. DV and NS are getting sloppy in their play. They’re primed to be knocked off. 

 

3 hours ago, Horsefly said:

Me too. DV and NS are getting sloppy in their play. They’re primed to be knocked off. 

SFA lost to Cali top 5 Orange Lutheran last night and come to Dville next week.  That will be a test for Dville.   SFA has a ridiculous schedule and they are all on the road.  Orange Lutheran has a pretty tough one as well.  

[pied]

On 9/6/2024 at 9:51 AM, pied said:

 

 

Liberty's no joke.  Interested to see how this one goes, big step up for the Warriors here.

 

Texas High handled them easily.  Was 33-17 at HT and finished it off 52-35.  

[DevilDog]

Let's Go Longhorns and Hookem

[tommygun58]

6 minutes ago, DevilDog said:

Let's Go Longhorns and Hooken

 

6 minutes ago, DevilDog said:

Let's Go Longhorns and Hooken

Texas by 2 td's.

[DevilDog]

 

North Crowley takes down No. 1 DeSoto, showing no fear in upset of defending state champs
No. 5 North Crowley went to DeSoto, where few teams have elected to go in nondistrict play, and came away with a 57-51 win.

DESOTO — Nationally ranked DeSoto has carried the distinction of being both the team to beat and the program few want to play in Texas.

It’s quite the paradox, but in the last two years, the probability of suffering on-field embarrassment at the hands of DeSoto has been higher than pulling off an upset over the team that carried a 23-game win streak into Week 2 of the high school football season.

That’s likely why many programs in Texas elected not to face the three-peat-minded defending Class 6A Division II state champion before playing their district schedules.

North Crowley couldn’t have cared less about those odds.

One of the brave souls to schedule No. 1 DeSoto (1–1) in nondistrict play, No. 5 North Crowley (2–0) upended the champs 57-51 in a fearless performance on Friday night at Eagle Stadium.

The pregame speech was, we are Buster Douglas going against Mike Tyson 37-0. Never been knocked down. And on Feb. 11, 1990, in Tokyo, Buster Douglas knocked down Mike Tyson in Round 10,” North Crowley coach Ray Gates said. “We knew it was going to go four quarters, and we knew we were going to have to withstand their punches and we were going to have to throw our own. And we did it.”

Though DeSoto scored with 25 seconds left in the game, Daniel Bray’s 63-yard touchdown run with 7:50 remaining in the fourth quarter and North Crowley’s successful 2-point try afterward secured the win. But it was Quentin Gibson who had the game of his life in a defining moment for North Crowley. The senior had seven receptions for 180 yards and four touchdowns.

Cornelius Warren complemented Gibson’s performance, exploding for a 66-yard touchdown run with 10:55 remaining in the fourth quarter to give North Crowley, which missed its subsequent 2-point try, a 49-44 lead. Warren finished the game with 16 carries for 152 yards and three touchdowns.

Senior quarterback Chris Jimerson Jr. threw for 177 yards and four touchdowns on a night when North Crowley played to win. The rising 6A state power succeeded on 4 of 6 2-point tries in a game with 10 lead changes.

From the start, North Crowley showed no fear. After DeSoto fumbled the game’s opening kickoff, North Crowley recovered and set Jimerson up for a 35-yard touchdown pass to Gibson with 11:48 remaining in the first quarter.

“I knew I was going to have this kind of game as soon as I stepped on the field for walk-throughs,” Gibson said.

DeSoto clobbered Creekside, the Georgia 5A state runner-up, 70-0 last weekend. The powerhouse totaled 453 yards on offense and held Creekside to 25 yards rushing and 97 yards passing.

Like his players, Gates did not shy away from the challenge of playing the juggernaut program, scheduling DeSoto when many others wouldn’t. North Crowley, a 2023 Class 6A Division I state semifinalist with aspirations of becoming a perennial power like DeSoto, entered Week 2 with a 29-21 win over 6A newcomer Lancaster in the fourth annual Jerry Jones Classic a week prior.

In the next two weeks, North Crowley meets two more state-ranked 6A teams in Denton Guyer and Rockwall. These tough matchups are all part of Gates’ master plan.

“We’ve got to get over the hump,” Gates said. "And how are we going to get over the hump if we don’t play the best in the country? If we don’t play the best in the state?”

 

 

[concha]

Crush the CheatWeasels

 

[DevilDog]

At my 3rd game in the 1st 2 weeks.  Here at Desoto watching FBM vs. Skyline.  The Soul Bowl. Is underway. Both fans and bands on the Homeside.  Pretty 😎 experience

 

 

[SOCIntellectualProperty]

Desoto doesn’t have the depth to go against schools with large enrollments like North Crowley etc

 

While NC beat them on every level, other schools like SLC and of course Duncanville may just decide to run it down their throats

 

this can be problematic 

[Horsefly]

5 minutes ago, SOCIntellectualProperty said:

Desoto doesn’t have the depth to go against schools with large enrollments like North Crowley etc

 

While NC beat them on every level, other schools like SLC and of course Duncanville may just decide to run it down their throats

 

this can be problematic 

It didn’t help that Abram’s was ejected in the 1st qtr. he’s a main contributor on their DL. 

[Champa]

Two weeks now.

Summer Creek - 42

Shadow Creek - 0

 

Summer Creek - 52

H Lamar - 0

 

Still not jumping on the SC bandwagon. Their defense has teams running for their lives, but I don't think they have the offensive firepower to get it done. We'll see when district starts.

[DevilDog]

A great Saturday quickly got even better for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas football program.

Shortly after the Longhorns thumped Michigan 31-12 at the Big House, Texas landed a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Myron Charles. Charles had previously been committed to Florida State.

[DevilDog]

Just know them Piney Woods boys from bEast Texas produce helluva talent and legendary Texas HS Teams and most of all exceptional football players. Here is the latest following Mahomes. Tiny Willis, Tx star QB went ham yesterday for the Fl. Gators

What to know about DJ Lagway, who made his first career start as Florida football QB vs Samford. It was quite a debut, as Lagway completed 18 of 25 passes and passed for a UF true freshman record 456 yards and 3 TDs in Florida's 45-7 win over Samford.

Things to know about this kid:

1. A small-town, strong-armed Texan, Lagway earned Gatorade High School National Football Player of the Year honors in 2023, joining a fraternity that includes UF legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith (1987) and fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Payton Manning (1994). Smith traveled to Gainesville to pose for pictures with Lagway at The Swamp shortly after he won the Gatorade honors.

2. Lagway is from Willis, Texas (pop. 6,431), a small town about 50 miles north of Houston. As part of the Piney Woods of East Texas, Willis's economy was primarily driven by lumber and agriculture. "It shaped me to be loyal where I'm at,"

3.  DJ Lagway has a quick release. Part of the reason for Lagway's passing success (4,604 yards, 72.1 completion percentage, a Texas 6A record 58 TD passes in 2023) is his ability to get the ball out of his hands quickly, a trait that should serve him well facing opposing SEC pass rushers. “D.J. Lagway is the best QB I’ve ever coached against,” said Conroe High School head coach Cedric Hardeman. “He has a quick release, which allows him to fit balls in windows most high school kids can’t. He can run and he’s done a great job of growing as a leader. I have a lot of respect for the kid.

4. DJ Lagway is a dual-threat quarterback. Lagway also rushed for 957 yards and 16 TDs last season at Willis High. At 6-foot-3 and 241 pounds, he has the body to absorb punishment against SEC tacklers.

 

[DevilDog]

Texas began awarding Mr. Football Texas in 2007.  16  different winners, Kyler Murray is the only player to win it twice. bEast Texas has won 25% of the awards including the last 2. Terry Bussey (Timpson) and Lagway (Willis). Here is a major reason why it's known for speed and Football:  East Texas is within the Black Belt region, the fertile area that was the center of cotton culture and enslaved African-American labor. East Texas has the largest Black population in the state.  Now you know why Gilmer can have the fastest kid in Tx and run with big Urban areas in 4x100. 40.56 at State.

[DevilDog]

Here is a list of the Top 40 Football players from Texas 3 of  the top 5 are bEast Texas including #1 and 50% of the top 10.  12 of the top 40 are from da bEast roughly 30% 

1  Adrian Peterson  (Palestine)
Adrian Peterson's rare combination of power, speed, and agility helped redefine the running back pos

2  Drew Brees (Austin)
A true Texas legend, Drew Brees' precision and pocket presence transformed the New Orleans Saints from an afterthought into perennial contenders. 

3  Earl Campbell (Tyler)
The ultimate power running back, Earl Campbell bulldozed his way through defenders with a bruising combination of speed and strength that left opponents in awe. His relentless physicality embodied the rugged nature of football in Texas

4  Patrick Mahomes II (Whitehouse
In just a few short years, Patrick Mahomes has dazzled the football world with his incredible arm talent, innate football IQ, and remarkable ability to improvise and create big plays out of thin air. 

5  LaDainian Tomlinson (Waco)
One of the most versatile and dynamic running backs to ever grace the gridiron, LaDainian Tomlinson made a name for himself with his mesmerizing quickness, vision, and ability to find paydirt. 

6. Joe Greene (Temple)
Joe Greene was the epitome of a dominant defensive lineman, striking fear into the hearts of opposing quarterbacks with his unmatched intensity and relentless pursuit. As a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 

7.  Eric Dickerson (Sealy)
Eric Dickerson's smooth, upright running style and breakaway speed made him a constant threat to take it the distance every time he touched the ball. 

8. Von Miller (Desoto)
A nightmare for opposing quarterbacks, Von Miller's elite speed and pass-rushing prowess have made him one of the most feared defenders in the league. 

9. Dick Lane (Austin)
Night Train Dick Lane was an imposing figure on the gridiron, with an incredible blend of size, speed, and ferocity that made him one of the most feared cornerbacks in NFL 

10. John Rande (Hearne)

Unheralded and undrafted, John Randle's hard-nosed determination and relentless work ethic propelled him to NFL stardom as one of the most dominant defensive tackles of his era. 

11.  Michael Strahan (Houston)
Known for his trademark gap-toothed smile and larger-than-life personality, Michael Strahan was a force on the defensive line with a relentless motor and uncanny ability to make big plays. 

12; Thurman Thomas (Houston)
Thurman Thomas' elusiveness and versatility as both a runner and a receiver made him a focal point of the high-flying Buffalo Bills offense of the early 1990s. 

13. Darrell Green (Houston)
Speed personified, Darrell Green's elite athleticism and lightning-fast reflexes allowed him to keep pace with even the fastest of NFL receivers. 

14. Earl Thomas (Orange)
Hailing from Orange, Texas, Earl Thomas has carved out a legacy as one of the most feared and respected safeties in the NFL. 

15. Mike Singletary (Houston)
Mike Singletary's intensity, passion, and football smarts made him one of the most feared linebackers of his era and a cornerstone of the legendary Chicago Bears defense. 

16. Gene Upshaw (Robstown)
Gene Upshaw's elite combination of size, strength, and agility made him one of the most dominant offensive guards in NFL history.

17. Tim Brown (Dallas)
Hailing from Dallas, Tim Brown emerged as one of the premier wide receivers of his generation, dazzling fans with his electric route running and sure hands. 

18. Bob Lilly  (Olney)
Known as "Mr. Cowboy," Bob Lilly was a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line, terrorizing quarterbacks as a founding member of the Dallas Cowboys "Doomsday Defense.

19. Matthew Stafford (Highland Park)
One of the NFL's most talented gunslingers, Matthew Stafford's powerful arm and fearless playing style made him a standout quarterback during his tenure with the Detroit Lions. 

20. Dez Bryant (Lufkin)
An athletic marvel, Dez Bryant's combination of size, speed, and leaping ability made him a nightmare for opposing cornerbacks during his time with the Dallas Cowboys. 

21. Sammy Baugh (Temple)
A true pioneer, Sammy Baugh showcased a versatile skill set and unparalleled football intelligence that set the stage for the modern quarterback position. 

22. Zach Thomas (Pampa)
A physical, hard-hitting middle linebacker, Zach Thomas patrolled the Miami Dolphins defense with unmatched intensity and football intelligence during his storied career. 

23. Jason Peters (Queen CIty)
Standing tall as one of the best offensive tackles of his generation, Jason Peters' incredible combination of size, strength, and athleticism made him an impenetrable wall for opposing pass rushers. 

24. Bobby Layne (Santa Anna)
An old-school gunslinger, Bobby Layne's tough play and leadership at the quarterback position guided the Detroit Lions to multiple championships during the 1950s. 

25. Donald Driver (Houston)
One of the most beloved Green Bay Packers of all time, Donald Driver brought a hard-working, blue-collar mentality to the wide receiver position throughout his career. 

26. Doak Walker  (Dallas)
A true Texas football legend, Doak Walker was known for his incredible vision, quickness, and versatility as both a runner and a receiver during his time with the Detroit Lions. 

27.  Emmanuel Sanders (Bellville)
Bursting onto the scene with explosive speed and crisp route running, Emmanuel Sanders' playmaking ability quickly made him a coveted offensive weapon for quarterbacks and offensive coordinators alike. 

28. Tommy Nobis (San Antonio)
A fierce competitor and one of the first true middle linebackers, Tommy Nobis brought an unmatched level of intensity to the Atlanta Falcons defense.

29. Lance Alworth (Houston)

Known for his blazing speed and acrobatic catches, Lance Alworth revolutionized the wide receiver position in the 1960s as a member of the San Diego Chargers.

30. Don Meredith (Mt. Vernon)
One of the original faces of the Dallas Cowboys franchise, Don Meredith delighted fans with his exciting play at the quarterback position. The Mount Vernon, Texas, native's natural talent and strong command of the offense made him a fan favorite and stamped his place in NFL history. Meredith's career serves as a testament to the strength of Texas football, with his influence echoing through the generations of signal-callers that followed.

31.  Y. A. Tittle (Marshall)
One of the early greats of the quarterback position, Y. A. Tittle dazzled fans with his pinpoint accuracy and strong arm, establishing himself as one of the premier passers of his era. 

32. Ken Houston (Lufkin)
A ball-hawking safety with a penchant for making big plays, Ken Houston struck fear into the hearts of opponents during his tenure with the Houston Oilers and Washington Redskins. 

33.  Bubba Smith (Beaumont)
As an imposing figure on the defensive line, Bubba Smith dominated the trenches with both his size and relentless aggression. 

34. Forrest Gregg (Birthright0
An anchor of the legendary Green Bay Packers offensive line, Forrest Gregg's grit, toughness, and technical mastery earned him the distinction of being one of the NFL's finest blockers. 

35. Jared Allen (Dallas)
Jared Allen's relentless work ethic and dominant performances with the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs earned him a place among the greats in football history. 

36. Mike Haynes (Denison)
Widely regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history, Mike Haynes' blend of size, speed, and technical prowess made him a nightmare for opposing receivers. 

37. Lester Hayes (Houston)
One of the most feared cornerbacks of the 1980s, Lester Hayes combined a unique blend of size, speed, and physicality to lock down opposing receivers. 

38. Mel Renfro (Houston)
A fixture in the vaunted Dallas Cowboys secondary of the 1960s and '70s, Mel Renfro earned a reputation as one of the premier cornerbacks of his time. 

39. Kyler Murray  (Bedford)

Despite still being in the early stages of his career, Kyler Murray is already making waves as one of the NFL's most electric, dual-threat quarterbacks. 

40. Don Maynard (Crosbyton)
As one of the premier wide receivers of the 1960s, Don Maynard's precise route running and sure hands made him a favorite target for legendary quarterback Joe Namath.