Hookemhorns88

Hallsville won easily last year. The JV won as well I believe. Which team re-loaded the best or which players matured the most since last year? I give Hallsville the edge due to good skill players and a quick defense. The O-line will have to mature quickly for Hallsville. I look for the drive back to Hallsville tonight to be a pleasant one after getting a W.

The word "team" needs to be used as a concept and not as a hard definition that is being placed on it in this forum by a few. As a "team" Daingerfield did what it needed to do to win games in 1983. Not only did it win games but it did so in absolute dominating fashion. Granted it was at the 3A level which, by some standards on here, disqualifies them from any consideration as the "best". Per capita of the student body, it is of my opinion that Daingerfield had the highest ratio of top performing athletes; most of which probably would have started on top 5A programs. Sure some of the teams that are listed in the bracket could have (maybe) beat the '83 Daingerfield team. The problem is that it is all left to speculation. One thing though, some of the teams that are being lauded as a better "team" than the '83 Tigers is that they have a flaw; that is they LOST a game. Thus, as a "team" they are not the best because they did not take care of business. 1983 Daingerfield Tigers. The Best Team.

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These "upsets" are based upon the projected finish by others in this post. Every year there are teams that lose to someone that they should not have to. This may be from a result of an untimely turnover, bad call, injury, looking ahead to the next game, or simply being outplayed on a given night, etc. Granted, the first two scrimmages have not given the pundits much to give a rousing support of Hallsville but they will come together and give it all that they have. At least the Longview scrimmage proved that Longview will be the toughest team that Hallsville will face all year.

No, Hallsville will not finish last; there will be an "upset" or two this season.

John Tyler Vs. Lufkin-Lufkin Marshall Vs. Longview-Longview Hallsville Pleasant Grove-Hallsville Jacksonville Vs. Carthage-Carthage Whitehouse Vs. Corsicana-Whitehouse Nacogdoches- Bye Kilgore- Bye Pine Tree Bye 1. 14-4A Game of the Week? Longview versus Marshall 2. Biggest potential barn-burner? JT versus Lufkin 3. Biggest potential blowout? Longview over Marshall 4. Biggest potential upset? Corsicana over WH 5. Without picking a match up of "your team", which game would you attend? Longview vs Marshall 6. Pick the winner of each game; discuss why you picked the way you did. Lufkin over JT. Lufkin has a knack for winning. Longview over Marshall. Longview has too much talent on both sides of the ball. Plus, speed, speed, speed. And, Longview expects to win every time. Hallsville over PG. Hallsville is due for a good game. Hallsville won big last year. I think that the JV won last year also. Could be a close game though with Hallsville having a bit more depth. Carthage over Jax. If this game were played in Jacksonville then I would give the edge to them. Carthage graduated top QB, RB, and LB but they will reload. Expect a close game. WH over Corsicana. I do not know much about Corsicana but I do know that WH was solid last year and their JV was solid also.

I was wondering where you had gone to. Hallsville isn't represented by too many folks on here. Welcome back.

The DC is new this year. It appears to be built on speed and quickness. They will get it together. Year in and year out this East Texas 4A district is always one of the toughest in the state.

Hallsville will be OK this year albeit we lost to the mighty Henderson Lions of which that should be of no shame according to Lion70. Hallsville will be a young team this year, predominately juniors, but these kids are competitors and will give it all that they have. Should be a quicker team than what we have fielded recently, particularly on defense.

My daughter is a student at UT. She says that even when GG is walking around campus he seems to be in a daze! He is in over his head.

He is a high energy fired up coach. He was not the cause. Most incidents happened when we were on offense.

I was not paying attention to the coaches, I was watching the players. Both teams had a bit of attitudes out there today. If you noticed the refs had discussions with players from both teams throughout the scrimmage. Can't say either team was above the each other's actions.

I was referring to their actions as well. They all were not choir boys.

I am not going to defend #8 in anyway but there were plenty of Henderson players enjoying themselves as well.

Hallsville will be playing three 3A teams to open non-district. The toughest opponent will be Chapel Hill, followed by Lindale and Pleasant Grove respectively.

How many wins does JT have over Longview when Longview was sub-par? But, what constitutes a sub-par year? Perhaps the record just illustrates that your best was simply not better than the other teams that you lost to that year. It is not that you are bad it is just that the others are just better. Your argument does not hold water.

Prayers from Hallsville.

Josh Warbington is a returning senior who saw some snaps last year when Denton went down with injuries. Austin Toney, a junior, is challenging for the starting job as well.

Without trying to be a "homer" this is my opinion of Hallsville's grading: QB B- (up one grade). May start the season with a senior but expect him to be pushed by a junior early on. RB B+ (up one grade). Considered making this an A-. Will have a punishing RB that is a junior. He started at running back last year as a soph in district due to injuries. Had been a starting LB. The back-up is an underclassmen as well. WR B- (same grade). They have potential. We will see. OL C+ (down one grade) Cochran and Pack graduated. Big shoes to fill. DL B- (same grade). I agree with you since I do not have anything to change my mind yet. LB B (up one grade). Quickness and the ability to tackle are highlighted. Sec B (up one grade). Again, quick and have to ability to make tackles. This equates to a 76.25 for the offense (up 1.25 points) and a 78.33 for the defense (up 3.33 points). I look for a junior dominated team with good skill players. Looking for an exciting season for Hallsville.

Hallsville will be loaded with juniors in key positions. Many of them started as sophomores last year on varsity, or at least saw considerable playing time. Barring injuries, we should have a decent season. Injuries last year killed all momentum after the second game of the season. I have been out of town this past week so I have not made any of the practices to be able to give a clear report. Therefore, I will give my preliminary ranking based upon my gut feeling. 1. JT 2. WH 3. Kilgore 4. Marshall 5. Hallsville 6. Jacksonville 7. Nac 8. PT

The photos from Ross supports the safe Call.

I hear that he is to be the JH Principle.

Let's see...topic...Top Players in 4A. I mentioned that Hallsville will have key juniors playing extensively this year and that they bring some speed to the game. Referenced that their track team was successful this year with underclassmen. It is true that running in a straight line down a track is different than football speed. However, I do believe that a good track program benefits the football program.

Hallsville will have a strong junior class led by Cayden Ferrell. I expect he will become the full time RB after being a starter on defense his freshmen and sophomore seasons. Hallsville had several sophs start last year on both sides of the ball and will have some quality players moving up from JV. Hallsville will have a lot of speed. Their 4X100 relay qualified for regionals with underclassmen. Longview is 5A Johntylerfan.

I think it speaks volumes of what type of man IM is. Why dwell on the negative? Move on and recognize the courageous effort that the kids displayed despite a few malcontents. See the positive and not the negative. Most, if not all four, division district championships came down to the last event. To see the kids in the infield flow from side to side ENCOURAGING their respective team mates in the 4x400 was awesome. There will be enough disappointments in life already. Lift these kids up; do not let the negative be what was remembered. If you took time to read Hallsville's track team's T-shirt slogan you would know what it is all about. I am proud that my son runs for Hallsville.