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Just stop it with the Argyle talk on some one else’s thread. First of all, no one cares they beat a terrible team that they should have beat senseless. Secondly, it makes you sound like that guy everyone wants to avoid because you just know that no matter what he’s going to shoehorn some story about his kids no one wants to hear no matter what the conversation is. You’re starting to sound like a Carthage fan lol.

Not to discount all your points but you have not lived here for quite some time. There has been a definite shift in the culture at Argyle and the way it used to be is over. It is no longer kids playing together since kindergarten depending on each other for friendship and unification as a whole community.

I’ve been in Argyle 18 years and this is the softest team I’ve seen them put on the field. No heavy hitters by any means on defense or offense. All skill players look as standard issue as can be with no spark. We can claim it’s due to youth all we want but the fact remains it’s simply an average team at best and subpar for Argyle.

I seem to remember it more as the year we had a HC kid at QB that had absolutely no business playing that position and it’s what cost us the game. All they had to do was hand it to Ralston one more time to avoid the OT debacle.

It’s going to take a lot more than a locker room slow clap to win it for Lindale

That kid is my favorite player on the team (no, I’m not related). It makes me insane he doesn’t get more recognition for his hard work and contributions to the team. Can’t wait to watch him play on Friday.

I went to see Southlake and Duncanville play at this stadium last season. It was outstanding. No track and you are right on top of the field. Video screen isn't exactly Jerry World but you won't find a better one for a HS stadium. Plenty of parking too for this game. Kinda fun playing on Saturday too. Gives me a chance to go see Graham vs Celina.

I agree too if it is cold and raining ball handling and footing will be an issue for both teams. Argyle’s new found defensive depth and RB depth will prove to be a huge advantage as it has been all season. You could see it grinding down Stephenville last week like a slow moving freight train as the game progressed. Nasty weather will make it even more important this week. There will be some tense time periods when the game seems close but Argyle depth will eventually take its toll on LV and we pull away in the third quarter by at least +2 scores...I hope.

Contrary to Argyle fan popular belief, LV was going to beat us no matter where or what conditions we played in the last two playoff meetings. LV simply had a better squad those two meetings and our defensive scheme was completely different from what is going on now. Plus, we no longer have a QB that will repeatedly slide before a first down marker with no one within three yards of him. I do not think LV has the defensive force they have had in the past to stop both the pass and run game Argyle currently has (those former LV linebackers...ouch!!!). The new OC is great at mixing it up and utilizing our big TE just when the defense gets comfortable. It may be closer than if played in optimal weather conditions for Argyle but I feel Argyle wins this round rain or shine.

Jett Copeland is not the little brother of former Argyle QB Copeland. Jett Copeland is a move-in from Southlake whose big brother was a stud LB for the Dragons that graduated in 2016 or 2017. You are right about that 2013 Argyle defense. I ran across some footage of them the other day on Hudl. That team would simply punish their opponent on both sides of the ball. Very tough team. Glad to see this 2020 defense get a new scheme and improve as it could/should have for a few seasons now.

You're right about not having much running room. Celina's D-line fought our kids as tough as anybody. We better step it up this week or it's going to be a rough night for whoever is in the backfield.

Baker is definitely the fastest kid on the Argyle team which has often been under the radar. He was running varsity track 4X100 as a freshman before the knee issue(s) as a soph/junior. Only Kirkpatrick comes close to his speed on a track but we all know football field speed can be very different. Anyway, the kid is an absolute delight to be around and it is wonderful to see him get some reps and attention he has persistently and humbly worked to deserve.

Senior Davis Elsey is the only LB currently playing with any significant experience. Senior starting LB Reid Adkins is out for PG and Celina while another primary senior LB Cullen Davee is done for the season due to a concussion. Grant Mirabal is a sophomore LB with good size but not much experience at the varsity level other than a few series in the playoffs last year. He will be very good though as he matures. Stopping PG’s run game will be difficult for Argyle as would be expected. Another big loss was that of senior starting guard Caden Reeves (ACL tear). He was a huge cog in the wheel for interior running success. He could also pull surprisingly quick for a kid his size (6’4”+ and over 300#). Now both guards are new and learning due to graduation and Reeves injury. Argyle typically likes to keep their running game between the tackles so it should be interesting to watch the new guys although I did see Baker hit a designed outside running play against Decatur which was nice to see for a change. I imagine running opposite direction of PG’s Jackson will be on the menu for sure.

Are you being serious?! It was excruciating watching him miss tackle after tackle by going for the head or shoulders just like the SV game. He may be good and all for JV but has absolutely no business playing on a varsity level with this kind of team.

You are correct. Our DL is pretty good IMO. The secondary, not so much. Placing Rexroat at the safety position would rectify our problem of giving up big run plays for the most part. That kid is the fastest on the defense and plays like a maniac. It is a shame he is wasted just blitzing around the end for containment play after play.

Both Scoggins and Duck are older redshirt Sophomores. They were driving way before the end of their freshman year. It is not like we are putting that young of a team out there (age-wise). Either way, Argyle wins.

Melissa unknowingly picked the absolute last kid on the Argyle team you would want to start a scuffle with. The #8 kid is currently ranked 2 in State 5A in his weight class for wrestling and has won Fort Worth Regional Golden Gloves two times as well. They were lucky he was disciplined enough not to turn it loose on them.

We lost 2014 SC due to the least athletic QB to ever play that position for Argyle. You could collectively hear the entire Argyle crowd yelling "NNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!" as soon as the QB started to roll out when he threw the INT. Why not let Ralston just beat the entire Navasota team like he had been doing all afternoon??!! Game woulda, coulda, shoulda been over right there had they just handed the ball to Ralston.

Second scrimmage went much better than the first. Offense seemed a little rough until the live quarters started and then it was off to the races. You are exactly right about the defense. Our D-line always seems to be undersized and hoping speed will win out. The single linebacker scheme seems too risky for what players we have now as well. If anyone even steps in front of the LB it is an automatic 8-12 yard gain before the safety gets there and you just hope he can make the stop. The two boys they have rotating at LB have little practical experience at the varsity level. One (#35) got minimal play time last year because Petter was the defensive backbone and the other one (#8) was the JV QB. Obviously, I am not football expert but I would think at least a two LB set for this team would be essential before they even think about hanging with the likes of La Vega, Paris and Melissa running game. Argyle has a two LB set but it is rare they run it. The secondary is a whole other issue. Only one returning starter and same issue as LB's...not much experience at a higher level. At least they all get tested early by SV and LV and can learn from that.

Hogeboom has been wearing #3 in practice and that is an old picture on the school website. I haven’t looked to see what season it’s from.

Jasper’s grandfather is/was a biology professor at UNT in Denton (10 minutes up the road) for many years. Jasper also played for Argyle in 7th and 8th grade, moved to CA but is now back to finish out HS.