Tuesday, August 31, 2010
TV station that aired Carroll QB eligibility is airing Trinity story tonight
WFAA Channel 8 in Dallas, the station that first aired a story concerning the eligiblity of Southlake Carroll QB Daxx Garman, is set to air a story tonight concerning the behavior of Euless Trinity coaches at a 7 on 7 competition. The HEB school district has issued a press release ahead of the broadcast.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Think your team made a bone headed play over the weekend? Check these out ...
We get frustrated with our team sometimes when they pull a bonehead play, but it would be hard to top these two.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Games on TV tonight
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| RB Malcolm Brown Cibolo Steele |
Two of the nation's top rated running backs square off tonight at 6 PM on ESPN as Cibolo Steele RB Malcolm Brown and San Antonio Madison RB Aaron Green go head to head, while Euless Trinity, the top ranked Class 5A team in the state, and the nation according to some polls, faces a tough Tyler Lee team at 9 PM on ESPNU.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Carroll QB ruled ineligible
Just hours before Southlake Carroll is scheduled to take on Copperas Cove, quarterback Daxx Garman has been ruled ineligible by a 4-3 vote of a District 7-5A Executive Board.
Senior Roman Namdar, who has never started a game for the Dragons, is expected to assume the QB duties.
Senior Roman Namdar, who has never started a game for the Dragons, is expected to assume the QB duties.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Southlake Carroll QB's eligiblity questioned
A story by channel 8 news field reporter Brett Shipp was shown in the DFW area last night questioning the eligibilty of Southlake Carroll QB Daxx Garman. This looks to be an ongoing story and we'll save any comments one way or another for now. Garman's eligibility should be confirmed before the Dragons season opener against Copperas Cove Friday night.
Link to statement from Carroll ISD school district
Additional info from Carroll ISD
Link to NewsOK
Link to statement from Carroll ISD school district
Additional info from Carroll ISD
Link to NewsOK
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Texas Congressman's take on high school football
The week Texas high school football fans have waited for is here. A cool front is expected to invade the state by mid week and knock temperatures down to the upper 80's and mid 90's, so load up your blankets and thermos of coffee and hot chocolate. It's time for some football!
We received the following from the office of Congressman Ron Poe, who serves in the 2nd congressional district of Texas, which covers Harris, Jefferson and Liberty counties. He shares our passion for Texas high school football, so we thought we would share.
Poe Notes - Aug. 19
By Ted Poe, U.S. Congressman
Friday Night Lights
Well, I am back in Texas this month and the first thing I hear when I turn on the radio in my Jeep is that new Kenny Chesney song, “Boys of Fall.” Now I know I am behind on this one, but Washington doesn’t have a lot of country radio stations. (I can add that to the long list of reasons I love being back in Texas.)
It’s that time of year, a time that folks in Texas and across the South prepare for all year long. Football in Texas is its own religion, where even your preacher cuts the sermon short on Sundays to get you home in time to watch the game. Nowhere else on Earth will you find a culture so wrapped up in football like we are in Texas.
I had my D.C. staff down here last week, and I think next year I might sign them up for two-a-days so they can really appreciate Texas in August. And for those staffers that don’t have the good fortune of being from Texas, I had to impart on them the seriousness of this time of year.
According to football legend Darrel Royal, there are only two sports in Texas: football and spring football. In coffee shops, barber shops and even in the beauty salons all across Texas, the talk is all the same – how’s the team gonna be this year?
Proud Texans naturally believe everything is bigger and better in Texas – because it is. And like most fathers, I am a proud dad. My son Kurt started playing football when he was 8 years old, and I watched him play every game from Humble pee-wee football until he took the field wearing the purple and white of our alma mater, Abilene Christian University.
From the beginning, Kurt played quarterback. Quarterback is one of those positions that is tough on parents – it’s all the fame or all the blame. Every time I saw him take the field, I saw that same little 8-year-old boy full of determination. It was that very determination that led to him walking on at ACU and earning a spot as a safety and becoming an Academic All Conference player.
With this new position, came a new prayer for the Poe family. The word “interception” took on a whole new meaning for us.
I was a judge during that time and I would head out on Friday nights after court and drive all night to towns such as Abilene; Kingsville; Canyon; Wichita Falls; Commerce; Las Cruces, N.M.; and Ada, Okla., to get there for Saturday’s game.
There is nothing more fun than being in a stadium on that first crisp fall weekend and seeing your team, and your son, take the field to thousands chanting: “W-I-L-D-C-A-T-S, purple, white, purple, white, fight, fight, fight!”
Texas football is that of legend and legacy. It has spawned books, movies and TV series. A look into a way of life that is so unique, so Texan. It’s the Junction Boys, the Tyler Rose, the last-minute touchdown run by Texas Longhorn Vince Young in the Rose Bowl for the national championship. (I was there by the way with my son. What a game. What a memory.)
Yes, Texans love their football, right down to the names they choose for their children and the cars they buy. I am sure there is some big executive up in Detroit wondering why they have to send so many maroon cars and pickups to Texas.
We may not have too many fall weddings, but I am willing to bet that you have been to a wedding where the new Mr. and Mrs. took off down the aisle to the “Eyes of Texas” or got a big “Whoop!” after the preacher declared them husband and wife.
Now I am not one to say that we don’t love our Texans and Cowboys. A smile still comes across my face when I think of the Astrodome and those “Luv Ya Blue” days. But professional football today just doesn’t have that same thrill and excitement anymore. Sure, maybe up north it does since they don’t have high school stadiums that hold 15,000 people, field turf, jumbotrons, and the caliber of coaches and players we have in Texas.
But it’s not just the facilities. What makes the game so special is the atmosphere of it all. It’s the band, the drill team, the cheerleaders, the moms selling T-shirts, the school clubs hanging banners – the whole atmosphere is what makes the game great.
So this weekend, grab the family, put on your school colors and head to the game. Grab some hot dogs and a coke and take part in one of Texas’ finest traditions. You will see some of those folks that you went to high school with and some of the same old guys sitting in the same seats they were in 20 to 30, or even 40 to 50 years ago. I wish all the players, the coaches, the trainers, the cheerleaders, the drill team and all those people that volunteer their time to support our kids the very best of luck. Know that you are all part of something special, a Texas religion – Texas football.
Spot the ball; it’s game time. And that’s just the way it is.
Kim Brode
Field Representative
US Representative Congressman Ted Poe TX 02
1801Kingwood Drive Ste 240, Kingwood, Texas 77339
Office 281-446-0242
Fax 281-446-0252
poe.house.gov
We received the following from the office of Congressman Ron Poe, who serves in the 2nd congressional district of Texas, which covers Harris, Jefferson and Liberty counties. He shares our passion for Texas high school football, so we thought we would share.
Poe Notes - Aug. 19
By Ted Poe, U.S. Congressman
Friday Night Lights
Well, I am back in Texas this month and the first thing I hear when I turn on the radio in my Jeep is that new Kenny Chesney song, “Boys of Fall.” Now I know I am behind on this one, but Washington doesn’t have a lot of country radio stations. (I can add that to the long list of reasons I love being back in Texas.)
It’s that time of year, a time that folks in Texas and across the South prepare for all year long. Football in Texas is its own religion, where even your preacher cuts the sermon short on Sundays to get you home in time to watch the game. Nowhere else on Earth will you find a culture so wrapped up in football like we are in Texas.
I had my D.C. staff down here last week, and I think next year I might sign them up for two-a-days so they can really appreciate Texas in August. And for those staffers that don’t have the good fortune of being from Texas, I had to impart on them the seriousness of this time of year.
According to football legend Darrel Royal, there are only two sports in Texas: football and spring football. In coffee shops, barber shops and even in the beauty salons all across Texas, the talk is all the same – how’s the team gonna be this year?
Proud Texans naturally believe everything is bigger and better in Texas – because it is. And like most fathers, I am a proud dad. My son Kurt started playing football when he was 8 years old, and I watched him play every game from Humble pee-wee football until he took the field wearing the purple and white of our alma mater, Abilene Christian University.
From the beginning, Kurt played quarterback. Quarterback is one of those positions that is tough on parents – it’s all the fame or all the blame. Every time I saw him take the field, I saw that same little 8-year-old boy full of determination. It was that very determination that led to him walking on at ACU and earning a spot as a safety and becoming an Academic All Conference player.
With this new position, came a new prayer for the Poe family. The word “interception” took on a whole new meaning for us.
I was a judge during that time and I would head out on Friday nights after court and drive all night to towns such as Abilene; Kingsville; Canyon; Wichita Falls; Commerce; Las Cruces, N.M.; and Ada, Okla., to get there for Saturday’s game.
There is nothing more fun than being in a stadium on that first crisp fall weekend and seeing your team, and your son, take the field to thousands chanting: “W-I-L-D-C-A-T-S, purple, white, purple, white, fight, fight, fight!”
Texas football is that of legend and legacy. It has spawned books, movies and TV series. A look into a way of life that is so unique, so Texan. It’s the Junction Boys, the Tyler Rose, the last-minute touchdown run by Texas Longhorn Vince Young in the Rose Bowl for the national championship. (I was there by the way with my son. What a game. What a memory.)
Yes, Texans love their football, right down to the names they choose for their children and the cars they buy. I am sure there is some big executive up in Detroit wondering why they have to send so many maroon cars and pickups to Texas.
We may not have too many fall weddings, but I am willing to bet that you have been to a wedding where the new Mr. and Mrs. took off down the aisle to the “Eyes of Texas” or got a big “Whoop!” after the preacher declared them husband and wife.
Now I am not one to say that we don’t love our Texans and Cowboys. A smile still comes across my face when I think of the Astrodome and those “Luv Ya Blue” days. But professional football today just doesn’t have that same thrill and excitement anymore. Sure, maybe up north it does since they don’t have high school stadiums that hold 15,000 people, field turf, jumbotrons, and the caliber of coaches and players we have in Texas.
But it’s not just the facilities. What makes the game so special is the atmosphere of it all. It’s the band, the drill team, the cheerleaders, the moms selling T-shirts, the school clubs hanging banners – the whole atmosphere is what makes the game great.
So this weekend, grab the family, put on your school colors and head to the game. Grab some hot dogs and a coke and take part in one of Texas’ finest traditions. You will see some of those folks that you went to high school with and some of the same old guys sitting in the same seats they were in 20 to 30, or even 40 to 50 years ago. I wish all the players, the coaches, the trainers, the cheerleaders, the drill team and all those people that volunteer their time to support our kids the very best of luck. Know that you are all part of something special, a Texas religion – Texas football.
Spot the ball; it’s game time. And that’s just the way it is.
Kim Brode
Field Representative
US Representative Congressman Ted Poe TX 02
1801Kingwood Drive Ste 240, Kingwood, Texas 77339
Office 281-446-0242
Fax 281-446-0252
poe.house.gov
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Three Texas teams ranked in USA Today Super 25 top ten
Three Texas teams are ranked in the USA Today Super 25 top ten.
Euless Trinity is #1 in the nation, while Abilene is #3, and Lake Travis checks in at #9.
Euless Trinity is #1 in the nation, while Abilene is #3, and Lake Travis checks in at #9.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Steele RB gives pledge to Longhorns
Cibolo Steele RB Malcolm Brown verbally committed to the University of Texas Wednesday night. Brown, who ran for 2,170 yards and 33 TDs last season, is the top rated running back in the nation according to Rivals.com.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Class 2A rankings released
Class 2A moves to a two division format in 2010, and Daingerfield and Refugio are our #1 picks in each division. Daingerfield will be looking for a third consecutive title, while Refugio returns 14 starters from last season's 14-1 team. Link to class 2A rankings
Detectives now questioning Aldine coach's story
Detectives investigating the story of Aldine coach Lionel Crawford's shooting are now saying the story is not "checking out" according to the Houston Chronicle.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Aldine head coach recovering from gunshot wound after carjacking
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| Smiley N. Pool Houston Chronicle |
The Mustangs improved to 7-5 last season in Crawford's first year after winning only three games the previous season.
Link to Article
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Brownwood is #1 in Class 3A
The Brownwood Lions are #1 in our just released Class 3A Rankings. The Lions return almost their entire starting offense and defense, as 18 starters return.
Lucas Lovejoy has exceeded the learning curve, as they have only had a program since 2008, but are now ranked #2 in the state.
Gilmer won a title last season and has enjoyed great success in recent years. They have lost so much talent from a year ago though that it's tough to justify a top ten ranking.
Lucas Lovejoy has exceeded the learning curve, as they have only had a program since 2008, but are now ranked #2 in the state.
Gilmer won a title last season and has enjoyed great success in recent years. They have lost so much talent from a year ago though that it's tough to justify a top ten ranking.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Florida vs. Texas .... Who is Better?
National polls and message boards continue to raise the question, what state has the best football?....and there are more state vs. state high school games each year.
Several 2010 games match Texas high schools against out of state teams, including the Florida vs. Texas High School Football Showcase, which pits four Florida teams against four teams from Texas on September 10th and 11th in DeSoto. The Showcase features two top ten teams from Texas, in Abilene and DeSoto, as well as four top teams from the state of Florida.
Press Release
Several 2010 games match Texas high schools against out of state teams, including the Florida vs. Texas High School Football Showcase, which pits four Florida teams against four teams from Texas on September 10th and 11th in DeSoto. The Showcase features two top ten teams from Texas, in Abilene and DeSoto, as well as four top teams from the state of Florida.
Press Release
Monday, August 2, 2010
Texas Teams Prominent in National Poll
Texas teams are littered through the newly released PrepNation Poll. Euless Trinity is ranked #1, followed by Abilene at #3 and Austin Lake Travis at #4.
Just ahead of Abilene is Tampa Plant, Florida, who comes to Texas for a matchup with the Eagles on September 16th.
Just ahead of Abilene is Tampa Plant, Florida, who comes to Texas for a matchup with the Eagles on September 16th.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Class 5A Rankings Posted
Our Class 5A rankings are now posted. The two 5A defending state champions, Euless Trinity and Abilene, are our top two picks. Frankly, it was hard to see it any other way with the nucleus both teams are returning.
DeSoto probably has the best offensive talent in the state, but they're not as well rounded as the teams in front of them. If their defense steps up this season they'll be a handful for any team they face.
Our top ten is full of familar programs, but the new kid on the block is Arlington Martin. We feel they just have too much talent to leave out of our top ten.
If you're looking for a darkhorse keep an eye on Plano. Even though they were only 5-7 last season, they return a solid nucleus after making their way in to the playoffs where they threw a scare in to eventual champion Euless Trinity.
Other teams to watch outside of our top twenty five are Leander, San Antonio Reagan, San Antonio Madison and Clear Springs. Tyler Lee has a talented team, but they play what undoubtedly has to be the toughest schedule in the state, as they have six teams on their schedule who are ranked in our top thirteen.
DeSoto probably has the best offensive talent in the state, but they're not as well rounded as the teams in front of them. If their defense steps up this season they'll be a handful for any team they face.
Our top ten is full of familar programs, but the new kid on the block is Arlington Martin. We feel they just have too much talent to leave out of our top ten.
If you're looking for a darkhorse keep an eye on Plano. Even though they were only 5-7 last season, they return a solid nucleus after making their way in to the playoffs where they threw a scare in to eventual champion Euless Trinity.
Other teams to watch outside of our top twenty five are Leander, San Antonio Reagan, San Antonio Madison and Clear Springs. Tyler Lee has a talented team, but they play what undoubtedly has to be the toughest schedule in the state, as they have six teams on their schedule who are ranked in our top thirteen.
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