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Tigers got this one. I think we will have a lot of speed and a great passing attack. Our QB is pretty mobile too. I sure hope we see a flashy tiger offense and not all that run game we have seen the last few years. Air Raid baby! Wylie East has not chance in the season opener.

The Tigers roll into to week 2 looking for another big win. MP really took over the second half against Wylie East last week. The Tigers found a way to slow down an impressive offensive attack with a turnover and couple of key stops. North Lamar will struggle to deal with the speed of the Tigers this week. The Tiger offense never really struggled and displayed an explosive ground and air attack. Safe travels to our friends to the north. Hoping for an injury free week two for the Tigers.

Our running back is definitely a beast. We are struggling to get any blocks for this kid. He is explosive, the kind of back that does not really need the block, but just a step. We are inconsistent in our passing game. On defense, we have looked pretty good. Not sure what this week will bring for MP. Hoping for a close game, but Marshall seems to have everything clicking right now. I think we have the advantage at QB and RB, but I am hearing they are big and fast. Good luck to the rest of the district this week. Go Tigers!

Wow. Here come the MP haters. I realize MP has struggled, but the defense is solid. They have been put in difficult situations because of turnovers that have given them short fields to defend. They battled with Jacksonville and Hallsville and stood their ground well. When you hold an opponent to 7 points, defense is not the issue. The offense turned the ball over with poor field position multiple times during the Jacksonville game and failed to punch the ball into the end zone from the 1 foot line. The defense is tough, the offense is explosive at times, but has struggled to put points on the board lately. It will all come together for the Tigers tonight. The defense will continue to play well, and I expect the offense to get in a rhythm tonight and spoil the Pirate Homecoming. Expect to see a lightning fast Mt. Pleasant team that does have it "figured out". There is nothing one dimensional about this offense. A mobile quarterback, an elusive back in the backfield, and large wide outs that can find the open space against the zone. The quick pace of the MP offense will be enough to wear out the Pirates into the second half. Watch for a close game until after halftime, when the Tigers begin to use size and speed to wear down PT. As for PT performance last week, Sulphur's defense was horrible. They should have stayed in the locker room. The Tiger defense will make their presence known and you can be sure PT will struggle offensively.

Who you got in this one? I have no info about North Lamar this year and because of what happened Friday against North Forney I will spare you all any prediction on MP's behalf. I really thought we had some weapons on offense and maybe we do. Our defense.....??? Please share what you know about the Panthers. They were a solid team last year and put up 39 against the tigers. Who ya got in this week 2 match-up?

MP has got a stable of lightning fast backs in the backfield. The quarterback is accurate on the short to intermediate routes and really looked sharp against PG. He also has wheels and will look to cause trouble when he pulls the ball down and runs while the defense is thinking pass. I know the falcons have some talent, but with a new coach I have to believe the stability at MP gives them the advantage. It will be a long night for the falcon defense as the "goons will struggle to stop the run game of the tigers. MP wins the first game of the season and then goes 2-0 with another win against North Lamar.

North Forney travels to Mount Pleasant for the season opener. Randy Jackson takes over a struggling North Forney program. Mt. Pleasant showed tons of improvement last year and return a stable of skill players with lots of speed. Will North Forney struggle with a new system and coach? Will Mount Pleasant continue to show improvement? I expect North Forney will not handle the speed of Mount Pleasant. There is a lot of hype surrounding Jackson at North Forney, but it is just hype. NF will continue to struggle this season as they try to adapt to a new system. Mt. Pleasant will feature far more playmakers than North Forney. The "goons" will fail to match the speed and agility of the tigers. NF has some players on offense, but their team defense is nothing special. Who ya got?

Be careful putting MP back down at the bottom of this list. I am not calling for a district championship, but this team has continued to improve since the new coach got comfortable. MP is the kind of team that scares me if I am a coach in this district. They have had some recent successes which can excite the kids and the community. Pre-district will reveal more about this sleeping giant.

Mt. Pleasant currently sits at 0-3 going into this game against Jacksonville. It is Homecoming for the Tigers and they host their second opponent at home this week. Will the Tigers get their first win of the season or will Jacksonville be too much for the tigers for the third year in a row? MP comes off a loss against Sherman and Jacksonville defeated Hallsville on Friday night. Who you got?

I am not sure about this one but I will stick with MP. I think they can score, but I have questions about the defense and stopping the big back from Sherman. Sherman also has a pretty good wideout. I thought North Lamar was not going to be that good, but they had a talented RB and QB. The back from Sherman may not be fast, but he is BIG and he runs hard. Anyone from Sulphur have any info about this kid? At the end of the day, I think the tigers get a win this week, but it will be a war. I think home field advantage gives MP the edge.

I will take MP in this one. I heard that North Forney was more talented than expected. They had some real playmakers. I think the long delay must have impacted the focus of the tigers in this one. Penalties and turnovers took a toll on MP, but Friday the tigers clean up their game. North Lamar should have trouble stopping the young QB for Mt. Pleasant and the panthers soft D-line will be no match for the huge tiger offensive lineman. I expect MP to get some practice with their air attack this week as well. Expect big plays from the Tigers. Speed and size get the win in this one if the tigers can put last week behind them.

I think the tigers dominate North Forney. The tigers start their third year under Homer with a season opening win. The NF defense won't be able to track down the QB or the RB and when they finally do, it will be too late. I think the defense of the tigers is solid upfront and NF will struggle to move the ball on the ground. Expecting big things.

This is gonna be a great week to watch. Here are my predictions and my humble opinion on what this week means for everyone. I will take Sherman over Sulphur. This is a big game for both teams. The Wilcats are trying to rebound after a horrible season last year. I think it will be a great game but Sherman will have more size and depth. If the Wildcats do pull this one out, watch for them to strongly content for the 4th playoff spot in this district. MP over North Forney This is a must win for the Tigers and if they get one away from home early on it will really boost their confidence. North Forney will not be a push over as many think and If MP can get the win watch for them to string a series of wins together in the next few weeks. Texas High over Bishop Texas High is young on defense but it won't matter as they swarm most offenses they face and suffocate the run. They will be better than average as usual. Not sure the win means much to them. White House over Hallsville Hallsville is always tough, but Whitehouse really brings the hat on defense. I think Hallsville is wise is choosing tough opponents to prep for district play. I think Hallsville loses but the loss benefits the Bobcats down the road. Tyler Lee over Marshall Does it really matter? Marshall graduated a lot of kids, but they will be tough to handle for sure. As long as they don't get any key players injured, they will dominate in district play. Jacksonville over PT PT will struggle with a new system and new coaches. Jacksonville has a great run game and will be too much for the Pirate Defense. Grennville over North Garland The lions need to win this one and they will. A new coach will bring life to a struggling program. If they can pull this one off, they may surprise several teams in the district as they gain confidence. What do you say?

Thanks for the update from MP. Sounds like they may have put together something today against a quality Pleasant Grove team. It seems like the Hawks dominated the controlled scrimmage. Was it just turnovers that cost them during the live portion? Anyone know if North Forney has any weapons? Tigers are at Forney next Friday for the season opener.

In the wild, don't Tigers eat birds? Tigers will get it going today against PG. #TIGERNATION

There is no doubt to me that SS and MP will beat Hallsville this season. I think SS will be a solid team this year and will present some problems for a team like Hallsville. MP played Hallsville very well last season and with a few different offensive play calls has a chance win in the 4th at Hallsville. From what I read about the Bobcats they will not be able to hold off the Tigers this year. MP has too much speed in the backfield at QB and RB. I think the tigers defensive lineman suffocate the Hallsville offense in this one. Scrimmages this week will reveal more for this district.

Wow. I am not hearing that it was that bad of a day for MP. LE was in the end zone frequently, but we are talking about one of the top teams in 4A. I am told MP had as many as four defensive starters that did not play. That is not to take anything from LE. They will have another powerhouse offense this season. MP has another week to iron out some stuff on offense. I think MP gets it together and wins some games this year. The huge line of upperclassman will create some problems for some teams on the schedule. They do have a mobile QB which should make a difference if they can keep it simple and keep 3rd down distances manageable.

There is no doubt that Texas High and Marshall will battle it out for the title. I hear buzz about a competitive Hallsville team and Greenville is claiming they are playoff bound as well. The fact is-everyone looks like a playoff team at the beginning of the season. Kids are rested and no one is banged up. I hear from friends from my former home in MP, that they believe no one will be able to handle their O-line this year. I think the rest of the district expects to steamroll Greenville, Pine Tree, and Sulphur. Should be a great one to watch.

You have to give the MP coaches and players credit. They had the offense really rolling. Some great offensive play calls and last night was the first time this season they continued to get the ball into the hands of their key players. Great effort despite the loss. The QB for Jacksonville really was not a factor because their ability to run the ball is what gave them the edge. Great effort by both teams. I think MP's kids have figured out how to execute the new offense.

Jacksonville has scored a ton of points the last two weeks. MP's defense looked better last week against LE but the score did not show their efforts. The offense could not move the ball and that required the defense to stay on the field all night. What weapons will Jacksonville use to put point on the board? I have not been able to watch them this year. Does playing at home give MP any advantage at all?