yoenation79

09 you do a good job with your polls. I was impressed with the Yoemen. There was huge improvement on the offensive side of the ball for an opener. Defensive line, linebackers played well. Once again there are issues with one of our connerbacks that need to be resolved. The Academy loss to Rogers was a head scratcher. Jim Ned’s loss to Hawley was another surprise. The fun has just started.

Yoe Franklin Academy China Spring Hillsboro Whitney Rockdale

This kid was a starter last season and the leading tackler. Size was not an issue. There has been numerous kids through the years that were able to get academic scholarships while playing. Rhoades just doesn’t put up with these kids crap. It’s nice hearing some coaching and seeing discipline instilled once again in this program.

Give me some insight on what is the reason behind these kids quitting? Was there not a few that decided not to play varsity ball? It doesn’t help that the Yoemen’s best athlete is now playing for Temple this season. What happened to the freshmen QB?

That’s great about the freshmen. I guess my information was incorrect. What was your opinion on the varsity scrimmage?

What I have heard there are only 13 freshmen suited up. As 8th graders they suited up an A and B team last season. Once school starts they may pickup a few more. Yes winning cures all ailments and you will see the numbers increase. Yes Flores is back. He was one of Rhoades first hires last season.

I’ve been around the Yoemen for years. I do not ever recall a freshmen class not having enough kids to field a team for them to safely play a schedule. This is very concerning.

Are the numbers showing a possibility that Yoe may not have a Freshmen team? Combined JV/Freshmen schedule.

What were last seasons numbers? That number seems low compared to the past.

I agree about LRA. I believe they will be a handful. If they stay healthy. The QB for LRA is the real deal. That offense will be legit. Now the defense will be the question mark for LRA. That school district is growing with Temple folks moving over that direction. The next 2 years will be their final in 3a d1.

09, How much longer will the Rockdale administration hang in there with Campsey? I believe another subpar season and a loss to the Yoemen could start the rumblings.

Another great job 09 with the early poll. District 11 3a has 4 teams in your top 20. Two teams Lorena and Franklin 1 & 2. Little River Academy at 9 and the Yoemen at 18. 09 no mention of the Rockdale Tigers anywhere. I would think they should be better this upcoming season.

Sapp was the AD and hired Scott Holder. Holder grew up in Thorndale and graduated from A&M. I believe Sapp gave him his first job. Holder is the head baseball coach now at Ponder. He spent I believe around 18 years at A&M Consolidate. Where Holder won a state baseball championships. So an assistant under him should be an excellent hire. Only time will tell.

I think he’s already has left. What I understand Rhoades needs to hire about 10 new coaches. That includes Junior High too for the upcoming school year. These larger school districts are poaching coaches from smaller districts. The smaller districts just can’t match the salaries. Not enough coaches staying in the profession any longer.

Drake, who was the backup last season. Team consisted mostly of Last seasons JV & Freshman players. Rhoades is coaching these boys up.

Former DC went to Magnolia. Hired the co/dc from Halletsville. Yoe’s 7on 7 team went undefeated Saturday and beat Lorena in the championship game to qualify for the state 7on7 tournament.

What I understand it’s a good hire. He was the co-defensive coordinator there at Halletsville. He’ll bring more energy and experience. On another note a very talented Hemphill has left the Cameron program. Rumor is that he has enroll at Academy.

I wish you nothing but the best in your next venture. Discipline starts at home. Unfortunately the discipline that needs to be administered no longer exist. Now a days discipline at home is “time out” which is laughable. I don’t blame any educator/coach leaving the profession these days. God bless you all that do stay around.

Not exactly ready for that. Heard also of a couple of other candidates that are a possibility. There is an issue within the coaching and education profession right now that is very concerning. There are allot of good educators/coaches leaving the profession. Sometimes you have to take what’s available. Even if it’s not the best. It’s a damn shame.

Well let’s look at the schedule last season. 2 state champions: Lorena and Franklin. Semi finalist: Lago Vista. Academy 3 rounds deep. 4a Bellville 3 rounds deep. Played a 5A d1 school Lake Belton (9-1) who was not eligible for the playoffs. Numerous injuries through the season. A quarterback with a broken foot playing against Halletsville and still almost pulled off a win. There’s no crawfishing here with the rehiring of Rhoades. He’s got to reinvigorate that 2nd half finishing toughness that has been lost the last few years.

Do you know which games are on the road? Yoakum game is an interesting matchup.

Don’t under estimate a Rhoades coached team. Last season (his first since coming back) he was working with the previous regime mentality of practicing and on the field toughness. Last year the Yoemen battled thru one of the toughest seasons in years. Rhoades biggest assignment this season is finding the right QB to lead the Yoemen. My sleeper for district 11 is Academy. Academy may have one of the best HC in 3a. They definitely have one of the best young QB’s in 3a. Started as a sophomore last season. Looking forward to seeing how this district unfolds. A good possibility there could be another state champion coming out of this district.

Good for you Kevin. There are many folks exhaling big relief around Mart right now. Keep scratching that itch.

If you have the DISH network you’re out of luck. Directv carries Bally Sports. You have to purchase a separate sports package to get it.

I seem to remember before the season kicked off they had a kid that was denied eligibility by the UIL. He was supposedly a top college recruit. Did he hang around?