REGIONAL FINAL: CARTHAGE vs. GILMER @ Rose Stadium in Friday at 7 PM

[SmoakyBandito]

2 hours ago, Sportsguru02 said:

Maybe you should work on these buckeyes mascot lol

Gotta be post of the day!

[dfield68,83,85,08,09,10]

3 hours ago, Sportsguru02 said:

Not trying to be rude but if you’re not from Carthage and are congratulating us you can keep it because most of yall been talking down on us all yr. Y’all only happy because Carthage lost and wanna be able to hate on them. I dont think most are really happy for us.

Not true here. I'm so happy to see gilmer and Daingerfield back on top where they belong...we always root for gilmer. 

[DAWG91]

Please Gilmer,  Win State!!

Don't let our loss be in vain!

[Lion7000]

4 hours ago, Sportsguru02 said:

Not trying to be rude but if you’re not from Carthage and are congratulating us you can keep it because most of yall been talking down on us all yr. Y’all only happy because Carthage lost and wanna be able to hate on them. I dont think most are really happy for us.

I honestly didn’t care just thankful it happened. Just embrace it .

[MoveTheChain]

Game reminds me of 2005.  #1 Gilmer knocked out by Liberty-Eylau.  LE had either 3 or 4 losses to start their season (similar to Gilmer this year).  How could LE possibly hang with the unbeaten Buckeyes.  Nobody thought it was possible, but LE showed up and showed out, when everyone said Gilmer was unbeatable and already expecting the Buckeyes to easily pick up their 2nd State Championship.

[MoveTheChain]

On 11/24/2023 at 10:41 PM, MoveTheChain said:

Probably not near enough, but it comes down to matchups, sometimes.  We expect Carthage to win, but that ain't stoppin us from also expectin the Buckeyes to give it their best effort and hope for some lucky breaks.  Playoffs have a way of giving us unusual winners and losers at times and maybe this will be one of those times for us to steal a win from the Dawgs.  Gotta see how it plays out, but yeah, Carthage should win.

It seems like Gilmer matched up with Carthage better than Gilmer against PG.  Running QBs have been a constant thorn in the side of the Buckeyes all year.  Thank you Dawgs, for not letting young pup Surratt run wild on us like other teams.

[Golfingnut]

6 hours ago, Sportsguru02 said:

Not trying to be rude but if you’re not from Carthage and are congratulating us you can keep it because most of yall been talking down on us all yr. Y’all only happy because Carthage lost and wanna be able to hate on them. I dont think most are really happy for us.

Maybe some but not all. Personally I would have given congrats either way. I saw the end of the game. It was a great game and I like a great story. Either way I cheer on all NE TX teams in the playoffs and one SE TX team. I hope the Buckeyes win it all as I would have hoped Carthage the same. 

[metalhead10]

1 hour ago, MoveTheChain said:

Game reminds me of 2005.  #1 Gilmer knocked out by Liberty-Eylau.  LE had either 3 or 4 losses to start their season (similar to Gilmer this year).  How could LE possibly hang with the unbeaten Buckeyes.  Nobody thought it was possible, but LE showed up and showed out, when everyone said Gilmer was unbeatable and already expecting the Buckeyes to easily pick up their 2nd State Championship.

That was 2006 when L.E. put it on us in the first round and won state.

2005 we got beat 61-58 by Canton, which I believe was the last time we have lost at Rose Stadium.

I got to say this, I have been very critical of the Gilmer defense and coaches this year and I think rightfully so, but they deserve credit. They have worked and worked and pulled off a shocker last night. They have adjusted the defense throughout the year and it still ain't that great, but it won last night!

I don't get how our coaches completely get out coached and schemed by a team like Sunnyvale, who we should have beat by multiple touchdowns, but barely beat by a last second field-goal, and then turn around and coach and scheme as good a game as they did against one of the greatest duos of all-time in Coach Surratt and Coach Preston.

That shows that Metzel and his staff CAN do it, but WILL they do it. Guess we will see next week if they are on top of things, or if this really was just a "lightening in a bottle" type game for Gilmer against Carthage.

Hope they got it figured out and beat Glenn Rose.

 

And for Carthage, as always, what a pleasure to play such a class program. Y`all are the cream of the crop. Coaches, Players, Fans, etc.......just top notch. Y`all are going to be scary next 2 years. I can't wait to see how good that sophomore RB is as a Senior, that kid has it. Same thing with Jett. And #70 for Carthage is a hell of a player. I think he played almost every snap on the o O-Line and D-Line.....that's impressive.

[WhoamI97539]

Where is Gilmer playing GR? 

[Sbk5280]

Playing at Prosper at 7pm

[MoveTheChain]

1 hour ago, metalhead10 said:

That was 2006 when L.E. put it on us in the first round and won state.

2005 we got beat 61-58 by Canton, which I believe was the last time we have lost at Rose Stadium.

I got to say this, I have been very critical of the Gilmer defense and coaches this year and I think rightfully so, but they deserve credit. They have worked and worked and pulled off a shocker last night. They have adjusted the defense throughout the year and it still ain't that great, but it won last night!

I don't get how our coaches completely get out coached and schemed by a team like Sunnyvale, who we should have beat by multiple touchdowns, but barely beat by a last second field-goal, and then turn around and coach and scheme as good a game as they did against one of the greatest duos of all-time in Coach Surratt and Coach Preston.

That shows that Metzel and his staff CAN do it, but WILL they do it. Guess we will see next week if they are on top of things, or if this really was just a "lightening in a bottle" type game for Gilmer against Carthage.

Hope they got it figured out and beat Glenn Rose.

 

And for Carthage, as always, what a pleasure to play such a class program. Y`all are the cream of the crop. Coaches, Players, Fans, etc.......just top notch. Y`all are going to be scary next 2 years. I can't wait to see how good that sophomore RB is as a Senior, that kid has it. Same thing with Jett. And #70 for Carthage is a hell of a player. I think he played almost every snap on the o O-Line and D-Line.....that's impressive.

I always get 2005 and 2006 seasons mixed up.   Yes, Carthage is a class program and community that everyone wants to be like.  I agree that the next 2 years will be frightening for Carthage opponents.  Crazy upside potential with their young guns.  

[WhoamI97539]

Congratulations Gilmer y'all definitely did the hard work for the other teams now don't let it be for nothing y'all shouldn't see any team better than what Carthage was. Just don't settle for the participation medal for second place. 

Gilmer beat the All Mighty Carthage y'all better finish it now don't be doing all the hard work for the other teams. 

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by WhoamI97539

[CasualObserver70]

3 hours ago, metalhead10 said:

That was 2006 when L.E. put it on us in the first round and won state.

2005 we got beat 61-58 by Canton, which I believe was the last time we have lost at Rose Stadium.

I got to say this, I have been very critical of the Gilmer defense and coaches this year and I think rightfully so, but they deserve credit. They have worked and worked and pulled off a shocker last night. They have adjusted the defense throughout the year and it still ain't that great, but it won last night!

I don't get how our coaches completely get out coached and schemed by a team like Sunnyvale, who we should have beat by multiple touchdowns, but barely beat by a last second field-goal, and then turn around and coach and scheme as good a game as they did against one of the greatest duos of all-time in Coach Surratt and Coach Preston.

That shows that Metzel and his staff CAN do it, but WILL they do it. Guess we will see next week if they are on top of things, or if this really was just a "lightening in a bottle" type game for Gilmer against Carthage.

Hope they got it figured out and beat Glenn Rose.

 

And for Carthage, as always, what a pleasure to play such a class program. Y`all are the cream of the crop. Coaches, Players, Fans, etc.......just top notch. Y`all are going to be scary next 2 years. I can't wait to see how good that sophomore RB is as a Senior, that kid has it. Same thing with Jett. And #70 for Carthage is a hell of a player. I think he played almost every snap on the o O-Line and D-Line.....that's impressive.

That 2006 LE team had a kid named Will Middlebrooks and a kid named LaMichael James…. I still get nightmares. 
 

As far as the Gilmer defense, #54 Hagler is a Sophomore and #43 King is a Freshman.  I think part of the defensive improvement was watching those two grow up through the season. Gilmer’s defense is predicated on the linemen keeping the linebackers free to run to the football. Hagler and King just got better and better every game. 

[metalhead10]

11 minutes ago, CasualObserver70 said:

That 2006 LE team had a kid named Will Middlebrooks and a kid named LaMichael James…. I still get nightmares. 
 

As far as the Gilmer defense, #54 Hagler is a Sophomore and #43 King is a Freshman.  I think part of the defensive improvement was watching those two grow up through the season. Gilmer’s defense is predicated on the linemen keeping the linebackers free to run to the football. Hagler and King just got better and better every game. 

agree with everything you said.

As they grew they let Aron Bell go back to being middle LB and he has been doing a great job.

[Henotace]

11 hours ago, CasualObserver70 said:

That 2006 LE team had a kid named Will Middlebrooks and a kid named LaMichael James…. I still get nightmares. 
 

As far as the Gilmer defense, #54 Hagler is a Sophomore and #43 King is a Freshman.  I think part of the defensive improvement was watching those two grow up through the season. Gilmer’s defense is predicated on the linemen keeping the linebackers free to run to the football. Hagler and King just got better and better every game. 

Big facts!

[SHillBuckeye]

14 hours ago, CasualObserver70 said:

That 2006 LE team had a kid named Will Middlebrooks and a kid named LaMichael James…. I still get nightmares. 
 

As far as the Gilmer defense, #54 Hagler is a Sophomore and #43 King is a Freshman.  I think part of the defensive improvement was watching those two grow up through the season. Gilmer’s defense is predicated on the linemen keeping the linebackers free to run to the football. Hagler and King just got better and better every game. 

Agree. Carthage was young this year, but Gilmer was pretty young as well, especially on both DL and OL. 

[Sportsguru02]

Man saw some photos from the game and the same ref made 3 horrible crucial calls, he definitely don’t need any more big games in the future 

[BlahBlah]

On 12/2/2023 at 11:05 AM, Sportsguru02 said:

Man what winning program is liked?

There is a reason no one hates Huntington. 

[Sportsguru02]

35 minutes ago, BlahBlah said:

There is a reason no one hates Huntington. 

Man you’re wrong lol

[JasperDawg]

I have now officially heard the absolute DUMBEST broadcaster comment ever!!

and it begins at 3:37:33/3:42:00 of the you tube game stream for this game.

DUMBEST EVER!!

[StangtilDeath]

1 hour ago, JasperDawg said:

I have now officially heard the absolute DUMBEST broadcaster comment ever!!

and it begins at 3:37:33/3:42:00 of the you tube game stream for this game.

DUMBEST EVER!!

Still stinging huh?

[JasperDawg]

1 hour ago, StangtilDeath said:

Still stinging huh?

it might be to some. lol I am not a fan of either school.

"masterful" he calls the offensive and defensive coaching when OT should have never happened.

jeopardize those young men hard work and effort with it going into OT.

I GUARANTEE  that Carthage coaching staff would not do that.

[HearEmaGrowlin]

4 hours ago, JasperDawg said:

it might be to some. lol I am not a fan of either school.

"masterful" he calls the offensive and defensive coaching when OT should have never happened.

jeopardize those young men hard work and effort with it going into OT.

I GUARANTEE  that Carthage coaching staff would not do that.

I’d bet a lot of money our boys would’ve been told to get the first down and go to the ground in bounds so you can kill the clock.

It ended up working out for Gilmer in the end. 

[JasperDawg]

9 minutes ago, HearEmaGrowlin said:

I’d bet a lot of money our boys would’ve been told to get the first down and go to the ground in bounds so you can kill the clock.

It ended up working out for Gilmer in the end. 

no thanks to the coaching(for Gilmer)

[JasperDawg]

6 hours ago, StangtilDeath said:

Still stinging huh?

prime example of what MAY BE a good coach(Gilmer) and WHAT IS  a great coach(Carthage)