Week Six: Longview vs Rockwall

[LoboFan07]

LONGVIEW LOBOS (2-2) VS ROCKWALL YELLOWJACKETS (3-2)

DATE: Friday, October 4th
TIME: 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Lobo Stadium in Longview, Texas
LONGVIEW BROADCAST: 106.5 FM JACK FM
ROCKWALL BROADCAST: n/a
LONGVIEW LIVE STREAM: Longview GameDay
ROCKWALL LIVE STREAM: SportsGram.net

LOBOS LEAD SERIES 9-1-0

The Lobos have a 1-0-0 lead when the game is a non-district contest.
The Lobos have a 8-0 lead when the game is a district contest.
The Yellowjackets have a 1-0 lead when the game is a playoff contest.
The two schools have never played at a neutral location.
The Lobos have a 5-0 lead when the game is played at Longview.
The Lobos have a 4-1 lead when the game is played at Rockwall.
Longview has won the last eight meetings with the Panthers.
Longview is 4-0 all-time against Rockwall at Lobo Stadium (new), with the Lobos winning the last four meetings there.
The two schools have never played on October 4th.

LAST FIVE GAMES IN SERIES:
09.27.2019 - Longview 49, Rockwall 3 - Lobo Stadium
09.28.2018 - Longview 42, Rockwall 35 - Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium
10.06.2017 - Longview 31, Rockwall 21 - Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium
09.30.2016 - Longview 36, Rockwall 29 - Lobo Stadium
11.08.2013 - Longview 41, Rockwall 7 - Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium
FULL GAME LOG

GAME PREVIEW & SERIES REVIEW:
Coming Monday.

WEEK FIVE RESULTS FOR FOR 10-6A:
North Forney 35 Forney 31
Rockwall 64 Royse City 20
Tyler Legacy 31 Rockwall Heath 30
Longview - Bye

WEEK SIX 10-6A SCHEDULE:
Forney at Royse City
Rockwall at Longview
Tyler Legacy at North Forney
Rockwall Heath - Bye

DISTRICT 10-6A STANDINGS:
1st. North Forney (3-2, 1-0)
2nd. Rockwall (3-2, 1-0)
3rd. Tyler Legacy (2-3, 1-0)
4th. Longview (2-2, 0-0)
5th. Forney (2-3, 0-1)
6th. Rockwall Heath (2-3, 0-1)
7th. Royse City (2-3, 0-1)

DISTRICT 9-5A OVERVIEW:
Last game - Garland Naaman Fores defeated Garland 28-7, Garland Sachse defeated Garland Lakeview Centennial 35-7, Wylie defeated South Garland 41-14, Wylie East defeated North Garland 57-33, Rowlett was off.
This week - Garland faces Rowlett, Garland Lakeview Centennial faces South Garland, Garland Naaman Forest hosts Wylie, Wylie East hosts Garland Sachse, North Garland is open.

LONGVIEW LOBOS
Record: 2-2 (0-0)
District: 10-6A
Coach: John King (224-49 in 21 seasons) (Playoffs: 51-19)
First Year of Football: 1909
All-Time Record: 783-360-52 (Playoffs: 80-46-1)
Playoff Appearances: 49
Last Playoff Appearance: 2023, Class 5A Division I Region II Semi-Finalist
State Championships (2): 1937 (1A), 2018 (6A D2)
State Championship Appearances (5): 1937 (1A), 1997 (5A D1), 2008 (4A D1), 2009 (4A D1), 2018 (6A D2)
SCHEDULE:
08.30 - at Lufkin - Win 7-3
09.06 - at Marshall - Win 42-7
09.13 - vs Dallas South Oak Cliff - Loss 45-44
09.20 - vs Ruston, LA - Loss 21-10
10.04 - vs Rockwall
10.11 - at Forney
10.18 - vs Tyler Legacy
10.24 - at Rockwall Heath
11.01 - vs North Forney
11.08 - at Royse City

ROCKWALL YELLOWJACKETS
Record: 3-2 (1-0)
District: 10-6A
Coach: Trey Brooks (43-11 in 5 seasons) (Playoffs: 5-4)
First Year of Football: 1916
All-Time Record: 626-435-31 (Playoffs: 41-29-2)
Playoff Appearances: 32
Last Playoff Appearance: 2023, 6A Division I Regional Round
State Championships (1): 1963 (2A)
State Championship Appearances (3): 1963 (2A), 1972 (2A), 1987 (4A)
SCHEDULE:
08.30 - vs Richardson Berkner - Win 38-27
09.06 - at Lake Travis - Loss 45-42
09.13 - at Lewisville - Win 42-27
09.19 - vs North Crowley - Loss 70-17
09.27 - vs Royse City - Win 64-20
10.04 - at Longview
10.18 - vs Forney
10.25 - at Tyler Legacy
11.01 - vs Rockwall Heath
11.08 - at North Forney

ON THIS DATE IN LOBO HISTORY: October 4th
In 1940, Don Fambrough rushed for three touchdowns, including the final score coming in the final quarter to lift Longview over Port Arthur Thomas Jefferson, 20-13, at Lobo Stadium.
In 1946, four different Leopards took in scores, including Robert Walker’s 65 yard interception return for a score as Dallas Adamson took out Longview, 25-9, at Lobo Stadium. Don Barton’s 58 yard reception and a safety were the only Longview scores on the night.
In 1957, Robert Abney rushed for two touchdowns, David Duncan and Pete Mobbs each rushed for a score as Longview shut out North Dallas, 26-0, at Lobo Stadium. The Lobo defense produced eight turnovers on the night, including five interceptions.
In 1963, tied at 20 all entering the fourth quarter, Lobo quarterback James Street took a pair of runs for scores to lift Longview past Mesquite, 34-20, at EH Hanby Stadium. Street finished with three scores on the night, behind Rusty Musser taking a punt return for a touchdown and Randy Morphew returning an interception for a score.
In 1974, Leo McCoy, John Fuller and Glendale Smith rushed for scores while the Lobo defense created a safety in a 23-0 Longview win over Nacogdoches at Dragon Stadium. Longview produced five turnovers on the night.
In 1985, Clyde Boyd and Tommie Taylor rushed for touchdowns while Jason Baird kicked two fields as the Lobos defeated Texas High, 20-0, at Grim Stadium in Texarkana.
In 1991, Andre Davis rushed for two touchdowns while John Washington hauled in a score reception as Longview shut out South Oak Cliff, 30-0, at Lobo Stadium.
In 1996, Fred Talley rushed for three touchdowns, Tajuan Stoker and Jessie James each added their own from 60+ yards as the Lobos rolled over Ruston, 37-0, at Lobo Stadium. The Lobos rushed for 326 yards on the night.
In 2002, Jerrel Williams rushed for three touchdowns while Joel Armstrong added another from 8-yards out as the Lobos defeated John Tyler, 28-7, at Lobo Stadium.

 

Edited September 28 by LoboFan07

[RETIREDFAN1]

Longview 

[Playboy15]

LOBOS will roll over the Yellowjackets...  finally get down to business...

[903TylerRose]

Toss up

[LoboFan07]

Rockwall is the clear favorite.

Yes, they were blown out by North Crowley, but that’s going to happen to a ton of teams this year.

They nearly beat Lake Travis at LT with their backup QB. They put up a 60 spot this week. 

Unless King had a come to Jesus moment, this could be an absolute blowout for our boys. But, gonna choose to believe King has seen the light and made the appropriate changes.

We’ll see.

[Grainraiser]

Rockwall always have issues with teams with athletes. The key to beating them is to not let them jump out to a early lead. They will pile it on if you let them. They have a good running game which gives their offense balance. It Longview can keep them below 36pts they will win. If Rockwall scores 37 or more they will win. Should be a good game.

Edited September 30 by Grainraiser

[micotrav]

Rockwall is already battle tested. Longview has also played some quality teams. 

Factors-

-Strength of schedule- advantage Rockwall

-Home field-advantage Longview

-Overall speed- slight edge to Rockwall

-Passing game- advantage Rockwall, Rockwall 238 ypg. Longview 120 ypg

-Rushing game- Even- Rockwall 225 ypg, Longview 218 ypg

-History series lead- high advantage Longview

-Coaching- Even

-Defense- Advantage Longview

-Disappointing losses 2024- Rockwall's 42-45 loss to Lake Travis; Longview's 44-45 loss to 5A South Oak Cliff

-Inspiring victories 2024- Rockwall's 42-27 win over Lewisville; Longview's 7-3 victory over Lufkin

-Average Points per game- Rockwall 40.6, Longview 25.8, Advantage Rockwall 

-Most decisive quarter is third quarter for both teams-Advantage...too close to call, but possible game changing quarter

- Total Yards per game- Rockwall 463 and Longview 338, Advantage Rockwall

-Fan Base-Longview advantage with home field

-Game changing players- Rockwall Jamir Wilson, tailback, 556 yards rushing and 6 TD/4 games. Longview Kason Brooks, Linebacker 51 tackles/4 games

-Tangibles- Longview coming off a week of rest with a bye week last week. Rockwall rebounds from 70-17 loss to North Crowley to win 64-20 over Royse City the next week

- Overall Advantage Rockwall ... Prediction Rockwall 24 Longview 21

[VonG]

16 hours ago, micotrav said:

Rockwall is already battle tested. Longview has also played some quality teams. 

Factors-

-Strength of schedule- advantage Rockwall

-Home field-advantage Longview

-Overall speed- slight edge to Rockwall

-Passing game- advantage Rockwall, Rockwall 238 ypg. Longview 120 ypg

-Rushing game- Even- Rockwall 225 ypg, Longview 218 ypg

-History series lead- high advantage Longview

-Coaching- Even

-Defense- Advantage Longview

-Disappointing losses 2024- Rockwall's 42-45 loss to Lake Travis; Longview's 44-45 loss to 5A South Oak Cliff

-Inspiring victories 2024- Rockwall's 42-27 win over Lewisville; Longview's 7-3 victory over Lufkin

-Average Points per game- Rockwall 40.6, Longview 25.8, Advantage Rockwall 

-Most decisive quarter is third quarter for both teams-Advantage...too close to call, but possible game changing quarter

- Total Yards per game- Rockwall 463 and Longview 338, Advantage Rockwall

-Fan Base-Longview advantage with home field

-Game changing players- Rockwall Jamir Wilson, tailback, 556 yards rushing and 6 TD/4 games. Longview Kason Brooks, Linebacker 51 tackles/4 games

-Tangibles- Longview coming off a week of rest with a bye week last week. Rockwall rebounds from 70-17 loss to North Crowley to win 64-20 over Royse City the next week

- Overall Advantage Rockwall ... Prediction Rockwall 24 Longview 21

You got to be kidding me. Their is no way Rockwall has more overall speed than Longview. You did a good write-up, even though I don't agree with everything. But I have to call bs on Rockwall, having more speed than Longview.

I also don't believe Rockwall played a tougher schedule than Longview. I do believe Rockwall has played the best team in North Crowley.

 

Edited September 29 by VonG

[Mavchamp]

Rockwall had a better schedule? 

hmmm.  I dunno. 

[WolverBean]

20 minutes ago, Mavchamp said:

Rockwall had a better schedule? 

hmmm.  I dunno. 

I'd say soc and Ruston  better then Rockwall two losses

[gtee2]

LP was a inspiring victory?!?

[nacdragon07]

9 hours ago, micotrav said:

Rockwall is already battle tested. Longview has also played some quality teams. 

Factors-

-Strength of schedule- advantage Rockwall

-Home field-advantage Longview

-Overall speed- slight edge to Rockwall

-Passing game- advantage Rockwall, Rockwall 238 ypg. Longview 120 ypg

-Rushing game- Even- Rockwall 225 ypg, Longview 218 ypg

-History series lead- high advantage Longview

-Coaching- Even

-Defense- Advantage Longview

-Disappointing losses 2024- Rockwall's 42-45 loss to Lake Travis; Longview's 44-45 loss to 5A South Oak Cliff

-Inspiring victories 2024- Rockwall's 42-27 win over Lewisville; Longview's 7-3 victory over Lufkin

-Average Points per game- Rockwall 40.6, Longview 25.8, Advantage Rockwall 

-Most decisive quarter is third quarter for both teams-Advantage...too close to call, but possible game changing quarter

- Total Yards per game- Rockwall 463 and Longview 338, Advantage Rockwall

-Fan Base-Longview advantage with home field

-Game changing players- Rockwall Jamir Wilson, tailback, 556 yards rushing and 6 TD/4 games. Longview Kason Brooks, Linebacker 51 tackles/4 games

-Tangibles- Longview coming off a week of rest with a bye week last week. Rockwall rebounds from 70-17 loss to North Crowley to win 64-20 over Royse City the next week

- Overall Advantage Rockwall ... Prediction Rockwall 24 Longview 21

Some of these are outright lies. Lol

[Gametyme]

1 hour ago, gtee2 said:

LP was a inspiring victory?!?

We rolling right now don't be like that  

[WolverBean]

Until Rockwall actually beats longview 

Lobos by fiddy 

[Playboy15]

10 hours ago, micotrav said:

Rockwall is already battle tested. Longview has also played some quality teams. 

Factors-

-Strength of schedule- advantage Rockwall

-Home field-advantage Longview

-Overall speed- slight edge to Rockwall

-Passing game- advantage Rockwall, Rockwall 238 ypg. Longview 120 ypg

-Rushing game- Even- Rockwall 225 ypg, Longview 218 ypg

-History series lead- high advantage Longview

-Coaching- Even

-Defense- Advantage Longview

-Disappointing losses 2024- Rockwall's 42-45 loss to Lake Travis; Longview's 44-45 loss to 5A South Oak Cliff

-Inspiring victories 2024- Rockwall's 42-27 win over Lewisville; Longview's 7-3 victory over Lufkin

-Average Points per game- Rockwall 40.6, Longview 25.8, Advantage Rockwall 

-Most decisive quarter is third quarter for both teams-Advantage...too close to call, but possible game changing quarter

- Total Yards per game- Rockwall 463 and Longview 338, Advantage Rockwall

-Fan Base-Longview advantage with home field

-Game changing players- Rockwall Jamir Wilson, tailback, 556 yards rushing and 6 TD/4 games. Longview Kason Brooks, Linebacker 51 tackles/4 games

-Tangibles- Longview coming off a week of rest with a bye week last week. Rockwall rebounds from 70-17 loss to North Crowley to win 64-20 over Royse City the next week

- Overall Advantage Rockwall ... Prediction Rockwall 24 Longview 21

Wait while I swallow a large amount of salt....MT is a Royce City guy still smarting from that stinging loss to Rockwall last week !!!

Give me the LOBOS at home every time....GO LOBOS !!!

[Lobo2020]

If nothings changed we will lose. Simple.

[Lion7000]

Rockwall takes a close one! One of those 7-3 makes a run type season. 

[kingwolf]

I hope we are healthy…being down 6 defensive lineman against Ruston was evident…

Rockwall has to be favored to come out of Lobo with the W…they will most likely score 40+. Longview will be at the mercy of QB play..

 

[HearEmaGrowlin]

9 hours ago, kingwolf said:

I hope we are healthy…being down 6 defensive lineman against Ruston was evident…

Rockwall has to be favored to come out of Lobo with the W…they will most likely score 40+. Longview will be at the mercy of QB play..

 

And HC performance. 

[MattStepp]

I got into a wormhole on schedule between Rockwall-Longview....so used the two main computer ranking services to rate the TX teams....I listed Ruston as #2 since they beat Midland Legacy by a larger margin than Lake Travis did since it was a common opponent....

Longview opponents

#2 Ruston

#4 SOC

#5 Lufkin

#6 Marshall

Avg Opp Rank 4.25

 

Rockwall opponents

#1 North Crowley

#3 Lake Travis

#7 Lewisville

#8 Berkner

#9 Royse City

Avg Opp Rank 5.6

 

Schedule edge goes to Longview haha

 

Edited September 30 by MattStepp

[gottacaseofsiccadis]

I'm gonna go Rockwall in a close one.

[Grainraiser]

Saying Rockwall has more team speed than Longview is laughable. Rockwall is the only state ranked top 25 team to give up 70pts twice. They struggle with teams with athletes and good defenses. Remember it took a miracle play for them to beat a 5-5 Horn last year. Longview needs to have a solid run game and their typical salty defense to get this win. I would have concerns about the Jackets running back Jamir Wilson because if he runs wild it will be a long day for the Lobo's. Longview needs to be aware of the trick plays/offside kicks Rockwall will run. The Lobo's can't get into a shoot out with Rockwall. That is exactly what the want and they seldom lose in those.

[Mr. P]

Longview wins by +1. 

[micotrav]

Personally, speaking and I know how famous East Texas speed is and it is a touchy subject when you predict someone else having a speed advantage, but "overall" and that is not that Longview may have one or two players faster, but I'm convinced that this season, Rockwall has a very fast team and their backups to their backups are fast. I only give a very respectful slight "overall" speed advantage to Rockwall. 

Another challenged point, but Longview better adjust to Rockwall's passing game.  They can air it out to some incredible athletes.

I see Matt Stepp's challenge on paper about schedule strength, but North Crowley, Lake Travis and Lewisville are tough outs, as are Ruston, SOC and Lufkin. This can be argued another way as if North Cowley vs. Ruston; Lake Travis vs. SOC and Lewisville vs Lufkin, which I give advantage to Lufkin. And even though Rockwall did rough up my team Royse City last week, it was another game that the Yellowjackets played which is also another game scheduled more than Longview, which were resting on Bye Week. In other words, Rockwall has played 5 games mentally and physically and Longview has played 4 games. And of course this can give a schedule strength advantage to Longview for having a Bye week before they play Rockwall. I just "think" that North Crowley would beat Ruston, Lake Travis would beat SOC, and this is a wild guess on my part,

Rankings are great and amusing, but they are also including opinions. 

[Mavchamp]

I can’t even remember the last time Longview lost 3 consecutive games.  Without looking it up I would guess 2000 or 2001.  That’s insane.