romansoldier1 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Well great season for the Buckeyes. Now for a few quick observations: 1. Sweetwater had a great game plan. They dropped their linebackers deep and into the passing zones. Gilmer had 3 interceptions. 2 of them by linebackers dropping into coverage, & one of those was turned into a pick 6. 2. Gilmer didn't adjust on defense soon enough. In the 2nd half, they went to a 4-2 with 5 defensive backs in press coverage. That slowed down Sweetwater a lot but it was too late. The Sweetwater touchdown with 9 seconds before the half was a killer. 3. Gilmer had to play from behind most of the game, but I thought they abandoned the run too soon. No running threat allowed the linebackers to start retreating at the snap. 4. Gilmer made a lot of mistakes but many of those mistakes were forced by Sweetwater. Sweetwater made a lot of false start penalties but other than that played mistake free. They won because they played better. Simple as that. Great season for Gilmer. No shame in 3 straight semifinal appearances. A very sound and keen assessment QB should have been able to read what the LBs were doing so as to adjust and therefore prevent throwing INTs. Surely the coaches must have seen that happening???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romansoldier1 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Gladewater Buckeyes,,, that's what they called them on KYKX! Gladewater Buckeyes,,, that's what they called them on KYKX! GLADEWATER ????? THOSE CHUMPS GOT BEAT LONG TIME AGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chukslegacy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Wow so Gilmer got caught looking at next week's competition and found themselves airing up the round balls. How unfortunate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingnut Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Great season Buckeyes! Way to represent our district. Looking forward to next years game at The Murph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chukslegacy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Your right. Always next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chukslegacy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 not according to their polling among the ole faithfuls!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoakyBandito Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Great season Gilmer. I know this is a tough loss, but still alot to be proud of. Way to represent your program and community. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle34 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 You ran your mouth all year about last year's QB and the final four game. Well this year the QB threw 4 picks including a pick 6. Let this be a lesson. You win as a team and lose as a team. Go back to your arm chair.You've been waiting all year for him to have a subpar game. Get over it dude. Smh.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chukslegacy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 One thing I have noticed is some people look to point the finger at either a coach or a player just because maybe the opposing team was a little better. Im sure the players played their heart out and the coach did the best he could with what he had so accept the defeat and move on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetopper Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Simply, too much West Texas speed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngcoach123 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Simply, too much West Texas speed. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingnut Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Your right. Always next year! And whether y'all win or lose next Friday, y'all too will be looking to next year or is WOS giving up football after this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmyers Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 You ran your mouth all year about last year's QB and the final four game. Well this year the QB threw 4 picks including a pick 6. Let this be a lesson. You win as a team and lose as a team. Go back to your arm chair.Yes the qb finally had an off game.Thanks for pointing that out Snowterd.But guess what!He will be back next year!Now go and get on a Brookehill thread or a Bullard one.Troll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livingtoobusy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Long time observer here and longtime Gilmer fan. I used to enjoy Smoaky's radio show here in East Tx. Never took the time to register here to post but have enjoyed what many post, agree or disagree. And occasionally laugh out loud. But there is a post here by "snowbird " that made me actually do that just now. Whatever ax you have to grind should not reflect on the KID playing quarterback for Gilmer. It's one thing to talk about mistakes but you have some kind of personal agenda that you need to drop! I was at the semi last year and this year. On two of the interceptions last night the defender got to the quarterback and hit him as he was throwing causing the interception. It was Not the same thing as last year . Get over your butthurt and move on. That's about all I have to say other than we played a team last night that was ready and they earned the win . Gilmer played until the end and almost got back in it. Left it all on the field, all you can ask. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherNation2015 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Congrats to Gilmer on another great season. I know the loss hurts and the fans are looking for a reason to pin the loss on. Don't put it on your QB. He had an amazing year and does not deserve the unnecessary pressure piled on him. You win as a team and you lose as a team, period. He is just a Jr and will be back next year for another record setting season. Maybe, just maybe, Sweetwater players and their coaching staff deserve a little respect for putting together a solid game plan and executing it. You guys will be back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsguru02 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Unfortunately the QB position gets all the praise when the team is doing good and gets all the blame as well so u have to take the good with the bad can't brag about throwing for the most yards in Gilmer history but don't wanna hear about the turnovers from last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romansoldier1 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 It's not just the QB that led to the loss, it was the team as a whole. When a QB is making mistakes, his team mates and coaches are supposed to tell him to adjust or use a different tack and the QB should be accepting of helpful criticism. That did not happen in this game and that was the result. Also, I heard a lot of jawjacking about Sweetwater and how they were no match for Gilmer so it's obvious Sweetwater was underestimated as an opponent. Sweetwater is a sizable town and has a lot of depth and talent that was disregarded by many of their opponents. That was a mistake too. All I heard was a lot of nonsense about that myth of East Texas speed. Smart playing can beat out pure bonehead speed or size any old day. Just look at how many times Austin Westlake, Southlake Carroll, Highland Park, Katy, etc all these white boy preppy schools make it so far in the playoffs consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonothing Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Good season Gilmer. See ya next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackflag79 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Congratulations to the Sweetwater Mustangs! Y'all surprised a lot of people, me included. Now, go shock the world next week! I'll be pulling for y'all! Gilmer got outplayed and outcoached last night. It happens to the best of teams on occasion. No shame in that. We didn't quit, we just got beat by the better team. We'll be right back in the mix next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingnut Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I can guarentee that no Gilmer coach or player underestimated Sweetwater. Highland Park, Katy, Southlake Carroll & Austin Westlake were and are successful because they have the pick of the litter in the metro areas in which they are located. I'm pretty sure if East Texas teams had that same access, they could dominate every year. As it is, teams like Daingerfield, Gilmer & Carthage (just to name a few), have been just as successful without the advantages that the metro teams have. As far as speed, I would still put up our East Texas kids any day over any other region in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabb74 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 It's not just the QB that led to the loss, it was the team as a whole. When a QB is making mistakes, his team mates and coaches are supposed to tell him to adjust or use a different tack and the QB should be accepting of helpful criticism. That did not happen in this game and that was the result. Also, I heard a lot of jawjacking about Sweetwater and how they were no match for Gilmer so it's obvious Sweetwater was underestimated as an opponent. Sweetwater is a sizable town and has a lot of depth and talent that was disregarded by many of their opponents. That was a mistake too. All I heard was a lot of nonsense about that myth of East Texas speed. Smart playing can beat out pure bonehead speed or size any old day. Just look at how many times Austin Westlake, Southlake Carroll, Highland Park, Katy, etc all these white boy preppy schools make it so far in the playoffs consistently. You sure like to make things racial.. are you deplorable or what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XMan Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 And whether y'all win or lose next Friday, y'all too will be looking to next year or is WOS giving up football after this year? Hey Teeth, why you gotta drag WOS around like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XMan Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I can guarentee that no Gilmer coach or player underestimated Sweetwater. Highland Park, Katy, Southlake Carroll & Austin Westlake were and are successful because they have the pick of the litter in the metro areas in which they are located. I'm pretty sure if East Texas teams had that same access, they could dominate every year. As it is, teams like Daingerfield, Gilmer & Carthage (just to name a few), have been just as successful without the advantages that the metro teams have. As far as speed, I would still put up our East Texas kids any day over any other region in Texas. Don't forget to look at WOS Track Records. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuddyGarrity Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Don't forget to look at WOS Track Records. And Port Arthur ISD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabb74 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 And Port Arthur ISD. Nope.. Track! That be us.. nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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