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blackflag79

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  1. To be the best you have to beat the best, and that's why we schedule Carthage. Back in the Traylor era, we wouldn't schedule a team in pre-district if there was a chance we would meet them in the playoffs. Win or lose, this is a good matchup for both teams. I would absolutely love to see the Buckeyes win this one. We have a lot to clean up to get where we need to be as a team. If we do somehow beat the reigning champs, will it signify that the Buckeyes are back to the contender level? I think so. There's really only two teams on our schedule in the past 4 years that have been on the championship level, Carthage and PG. We have to find a way to beat these two teams for sure to have any shot at a championship. I like what I've seen as far as enthusiasm and effort in this year's team. They are mentally tougher than they have been the last 3 to 4 years. They will have to maintain that toughness regardless of how things are going in the game. We have a good enough offense to keep us in the game, and the defense to get some key stops (especially after making adjustments). The thing is, we will have to make quicker in-game adjustments on both sides of the ball against teams like Carthage and PG who have very good coaching staffs. The only thing that I definitely don't want to see is for the Buckeyes to hang their heads if down. I don't think that will happen judging by what we've seen thus far this season. I would love for this game to come down to the wire with a chance to win. I would really love for this to be a comfortable win for the Buckeyes, too, but that is probably asking for way too much.
  2. I wholeheartedly agree. It's either fix the snaps, or find somebody who can. I'm pretty sure he is getting a healthy dose of snap practicing in. He has gotten better, but it still happens a little too often for my taste.
  3. I do think the Buckeyes will win, but it won't be a cake walk like some seem to think, unless they fix some of the mistakes they have been making. The mistakes that are obvious are the continual bad snaps which throw the timing of plays off, fumbles on special teams, and some penalties at inopportune times. The defense usually starts slow by giving up a lot of yards, but at least they do make adjustments at halftime that actually work. The good news is we are 3-0 even with the mistakes, and if they are fixed, we will definitely be a contender for a district title and more.
  4. Gilmer had 3 TDs called back in this game. They eventually scored on all of those three drives, but the penalties were definitely a problem and needs to be cleaned up.
  5. i would definitely be surprised if it were that close. I think it would say more about Gladewater than it would for Spring Hill, because, for whatever reason, it seems like the Bears seem to have some bad games every season in the past. I don't think that will happen under Jonny's watch. I think the Bears will be much more consistent throughout the season now.
  6. Gotta go with the Bears in a name their own score in this one. It won't be close, in my opinion.
  7. As to an answer to the OP question: No, they will not win a state title this year. Just my opinion.
  8. Uh, they did lose yards nearly every play. They made positive yards on about 6 or 7 plays all night. The Buckeye offense didn't look as sharp as usual, but it was the first scrimmage with several starters out.
  9. It looked to me like Terrell needs a ton of work on their O-line. The Buckeye D-line was in the backfield on every play. Other than a couple of long plays, the Tigers didn't do much of anything. Terrell has good athletes all over the field. They will get better. The Buckeyes looked "pretty" sharp all things considered. They will only get better, too.
  10. That's one thing we have missed since Jeff has left. He never took the foot off the throat too early. The last couple of years, at least, Turner took his foot off the throat way too early and nearly cost us a couple of games, certainly making games "seem" closer than they really were.
  11. The defense was under Barr. Both Barr and Turner retired. I'm interested to see what the new coaches bring to the table. I will have a better idea after tonight's scrimmage. I can't make any calls on this game until I see what happens tonight. I'm pretty sure Gilmer will win against Gladewater, but at this point I'm leaning toward a close game. Gladewater wants absolutely NOTHING more than to beat Gilmer, so they will pull out ALL the stops to try and get it done, i.e. trick plays, special plays, etc. I may be wrong, but I don't think it will be quite enough.
  12. The only thing I have against Texas high schools teams playing somebody like IMG is the fact that teams like IMG recruit top talent (and coaches) from all over the country. It's definitely NOT a level playing field when Texas teams are only able to put players on the field from inside their own school district only. It would be AWESOME if Duncanville can somehow beat IMG.
  13. Yep, I realize that now. Lindale moved down to 4A. Our regular season remains in tact. Good deal!
  14. So, I guess that means we open the season with 4 road games, and only have 4 home games this season.
  15. That's a weird list in that they only give the top 18 in wins and top 13 in losses. Why not just make it a "top 20"? I also woulda thunk Katy would be on there, although I haven't looked it up.
  16. I certainly miss those days when everybody was good, and the winner would most likely be in the finals, if not a state champion. Every game was a sell out, and it was what Friday Nights in East Texas was all about. I wish we could get that mojo back.
  17. Judging by the two games that followed that, I have no doubt whatsoever that had Gladewater won, they would've had their first state championship. I think the same could be said for that '84 team that tied Daingerfield.
  18. Yep..., for games that won't even be competitive. We've been there, done that. It stinks. Just load up the predistrict with some tough competition so the team can face at least a little adversity at times.
  19. Fire and discipline are exactly what we need. I sure hope he is the man to bring this back.
  20. Yep..., I forgot the school board is all about politics...
  21. This is true, but that's where the change in leadership needs to be..., at the top. No politicians allowed.
  22. Strong leadership wouldn't play parent politics. That's what is needed. That's one big reason Jeff was as successful as he was.
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