CMat79

Coming from DeSoto down to Cameron is a big step! The talent pool and participation in Yoemen football has been a little dry the past few years. I hope bringing in Coach Babino from a state championship 6A team will spark some new interest and get more players for 2024. I wish him the best!

I heard some really good candidates applied for this job. There's one around the north central part of Texas I'm pulling for but I don't think you can go wrong a few of the names being dropped around. Best wishes to Rick Rhoades in his retirement. Although last 2 seasons didn't work out well, he is still the most successful HC in Yoe history. It wouldn't surprise me to see him re surface somewhere in the future.

Last night at Yoe Field was hard to watch if you’re a Cameron fan. From the very first offensive play of the game, you knew Franklin was there to take care of business. Franklin’s RB #1 and WR #8 lived up to all the hype and then some, but I was really impressed by the Lion’s defense and how well they tackled last night. The Yoemen offense could never get anything going against those guys. Next weeks game against Troy will be for pride and honor. It would be great to see these Yoemen seniors end on a high note.

Lorena, by 25 Rockdale, by 7 Franklin, by 21+ Maybe the worst defensive year I've seen by a Yoemen team in a long time, if ever. I know we have been spoiled in the past and expect a lot from our football team, but not to even get a fourth place is something I never would have dreamed of on a Rick Rhoades squad in Cameron. I'm also thinking that the talent pool may be a little dry for a couple more years. Congrats to the Rockdale players and coaches for exceeding pre season expectations!

Agree with predictions. Agree with Yoe front seven assessment. If the D line and LB's played just average, they would have a winning record because the offence and kick receiving squad have some serious weapons; especially the Hardman kid.

I've been told by several people in the know. Don't know any details. It was a shock to me.

Franklin, I would have said Cameron, but now that Rhoades resigned, who knows, Lorena.

Did coach resign today?

Yoemen a disappointment so far this season. Sad to see this program so undisciplined. They let the pressure of intense situations get in their heads and make poor mental decisions that cost them the game. Very uncharacteristic of a Rhoades team.

1. Agree - Franklin is going to be Franklin, meaning precision and physicality. 2. Yoemen defense better improve and improve quickly in all phases or they may end up 4th in district. Offense not that impressive either in the last 3 games. Hope the play calling has been holding back for district to start. 3. I'm glad for Tommy but they played a weak schedule so far. The good news is the weak schedule may help their players get a little confidence before entering the death zone.

Biggest surprise in Cameron is the how poorly our defense is playing. Not sure if its inexperience or lack of strength or both. Seems like Connally ran the ball at will by starting inside and bouncing it to the outside. No containment around the edge. DB's ran with their backs to the ball playing catch-up against the pass most of the time. The one constant, is the guys are playing hard. Hope we can build on that ang get it fixed and soon!

Franklin just plain beat us up last year. I know Rhoades will have our team in better shape this year but it's going to take a lot to beat the Lions. I think the skilled positions for the Yoemen will be good. But you have to win in the trenches to beat Franklin. You better live in the weight room if you're going to hang with them.

Wish him success! Except on Nov 3.

Anyone have any insight on growth rate of LRA and Lorena? Seems like these 2 schools are growing pretty fast and may be 4A pretty soon. I know Franklin just moved up and have a lot of job opportunities in the gas industry. How does it look for them? Growth may be the death of this powerful district in the future.

Congrats to Columbus and Franklin! Should be a good game next week.