Anyone else think Trinity will win it all This year?

[RidgePride]

They look more Dominate than Southlake Carroll.

[Garland02]

I'm not ready to say anything like that, but I think their rematch with Tyler Lee looks pretty interesting!

[garlandredraider]

I would say they are looking like a very good dark horse to bet on... we will see what happens with LEE

[LPanther]

Trinity made a Desoto team that beat Garland last night look bad. I saw that game, and have seen both of SLC's games. I will say this. Trinity looks to be playing as well as anyone in the state right now. I would put them in a group with GPNS, Longview, Lufkin, SLC, S.Westfield, and Katy. Tyler Lee is probably a notch down. Trinty vs. TL should be interesting.

[Texasfrog]

Trinity's looking pretty good. Still got a long way in the season. Injuries and ect could make a difference in the long haul. But, after a couple of games there isnt any doubt in my mind their in the top #10 and have a real chance.

The Tyler lee vs Trinity game is going to tell me alot.

[dada]

Trinity's looking pretty good. Still got a long way in the season. Injuries and ect could make a difference in the long haul. But, after a couple of games there isnt any doubt in my mind their in the top #10 and have a real chance.

The Tyler lee vs Trinity game is going to tell me alot.
I gotta go with Lee....they seem like the only team with a Defense.....the rest of these teams so far are like the High School version of the Colts....you need SOME kind of defense to win it all.

[Arazorback]

As of right now Trinity is playing well enough that they could and probably would beat anyone in the state, but its early in the season. Its nice to see a running team put THAT MANY points on the board...maybe there is hope for my Razorbacks after all. When I saw the DeSoto score my jaw just dropped. I had them picked to win it all last year going into the playoffs and Div I is probably going to be weaker than Div II this year. My initial gut feeling is they are going to win state, but as others have stated its only week 1.

[Texasfrog]

As of right now Trinity is playing well enough that they could and probably would beat anyone in the state, but its early in the season. Its nice to see a running team put THAT MANY points on the board...maybe there is hope for my Razorbacks after all. When I saw the DeSoto score my jaw just dropped. I had them picked to win it all last year going into the playoffs and Div I is probably going to be weaker than Div II this year. My initial gut feeling is they are going to win state, but as others have stated its only week 1.

I dont know about that. No doubt their playing some bigtime ball. But, I wouldnt be so fast to claim they could walk over Katy, North Shore, Spring Westfield, Tyler Lee, Longview or Lufkin. I could probably throw another 4 or so teams in there also.

But, Trinity is up there and looking "great" early in the season. This Trinity vs Tyler Lee game is going to be a big guage for me.

[GTown02]

If Trinity can shape up their defense and special teams, they can do great things this year... their offense is one of the best O's ive ever watched, and if they can continue to pound out those kind of numbers offensively, they can go all the way. :cool:

[WestTXRebel]

I think their offense is in high gear. I think the defense could use a little work. It's to early to tell. The game with Tyler Lee will say alot.

WestTXRebel

[dragons08]

They look more Dominate than Southlake Carroll.
its only been 2 games

[DragonFan]

SLC has over 1100 yards in 2 games. SLC put up over 550 yards on Midland Lee last week and over 620 on Coppell last night. If Trinity can continue to put up the numbers that they did last night then they can claim to be a great contender.

[KT2000]

I think Trinity has the talent to get to and win state this year. Obviously, there's a lot that has to happen but I've had a good feeling about this Trinity team since we first started gathering research for this year.

[da wiz]

trinity also has 109 pts to carroll's 104,,

[bhs06]

Last night at our game, the announcer at Maverick Stadium was giving score updates and he said "In the 3rd quarter, Midland Lee 49, Trinity 20" and our stands went crazy. I woke up this morning and was like what the hell when I saw the newspaper.

[da wiz]

that announcer probabily had a litlle something extra in his coke,,,

just kidding.. he was giving information that was given to him....

[GTown02]

The announcer at Pennington would not stop talking... he always said at least 5 players that helpped with a tackle along with the blockers in the O line... too much info IMO... Just tell me who had the ball and who tackled him... thats sufficient...

[bhs06]

Trinity and Bell each have different announcers for their games at Pennington. The Trinity announcer, I think is a student counselor at Harwood Junior High, which feeds into Trinity. He sounds monotonous and does give too much information. Our announcer is different and sounds much better and enthusiastic while still talking in a calm and relaxed voice.

[ths76021]

I've would like to say, that the Trinity offense has already kicked it into high gear. Hopefully, they can continue to produce numbers like that week after week. In a tough district, and with another very tough opponent in Tyler Lee in Tyler on 9/16, the Trojans will have to have all phases of their game producing on all cylinders. We remember what happened in the state semi-final game and the offense was shut down by a very tough defense.
What is really exciting to note is that the Trojans have scored 109 points this year and the offensive starters have played the equivilent of just over ONE full game. Who knows what kind of statistics or points scoredTrinity could have if the starters played into the fourth qtr. My hat is off to coach Lineweaver for letting everyone play and not risking the health of players with such leads.
Against Desoto, the starting backs gave way after first series in second half, while Trevor simply handed off the remaining part of the game to second, third and fourth string players. Against Midland Lee last night, the starting offense gave way after the first series in the second half and having scored on 8 of 9 possessions for 63 pts. The kicking game recovered from the problems in the Desoto game with extra points. Heck with 8 attempts in just over a half, I would hope so.

[TexasRed6x]

This team is good, but they will not win state this year, I have to go with Westfield in DIV 1.

[drgnbkr]

No.....Coach Lineweaver can coach but the kids are'nt ready for the values it takes to be a champ.....imo

[NTxTiger]

I saw Trinity beat Tyler Lee last year. Granted they likely would have lost had Lee not had injuries, but this year's Trojans look much stronger on offense. It should be a good game. I heard one score at Maverick Stadium that had Trinity up big last night (must have missed the one BHS06 heard). I hope Katy can somehow get past NS and Westfield if they make it to Div. I and can see them play Trinity.

[Dallascaper]

No.....Coach Lineweaver can coach but the kids are'nt ready for the values it takes to be a champ.....imo

I understand that your comments are only your opinion, but I am interested in what you mean by "values." Is there intelligence behind your comment, or are you just spouting nonsense?

[drgnbkr]

I'm just referring to Trinity's inability to get over the hump & win it all...you've got a great coach so maybe this will be your year..good luck!

[gritty52]

The playoffs are a couple months away and alot can happen. Just to answer a couple of you folks statements we have put up 1100 yards and 109 points. Our defense will get better. We face Moody, Evans, and Watkins back to back to back. We'll see after these games how the defense is. Again I say most of these teams have 1 running back that gets the job done. Both of our running backs Nance, and Handy are as close to equal as we have ever seen. Lineweaver has a hard decision folks week in and out to see who gets the ball.. From reading your reply's I can't remember seeing anyone with 2 backs they can talk about. Also I hope everyone is healthy when playoff time comes. I'm saying in the past teams that have played us keyed on one back. Try that this year and you might just get BIT!!!!

[CoppellCowboy57]

Ive been saying it all a long trinity will 10-0 and win the DI state championship

[bhs06]

"We face Moody, Evans, and Watkins back to back to back."

^ Not true, You face Moody, then Watkins, then Grand Prairie. You don't face Evans until week 8.

I still think depth remains a question.

[CoppellCowboy57]

The playoffs are a couple months away and alot can happen. Just to answer a couple of you folks statements we have put up 1100 yards and 109 points. Our defense will get better. We face Moody, Evans, and Watkins back to back to back. We'll see after these games how the defense is. Again I say most of these teams have 1 running back that gets the job done. Both of our running backs Nance, and Handy are as close to equal as we have ever seen. Lineweaver has a hard decision folks week in and out to see who gets the ball.. From reading your reply's I can't remember seeing anyone with 2 backs they can talk about. Also I hope everyone is healthy when playoff time comes. I'm saying in the past teams that have played us keyed on one back. Try that this year and you might just get BIT!!!!


Evans will be crushed by your Defense, Watkins, might do some damage, Moody wil be the toughest running back you face all year long in turms of size and strength and quickness, but I think you guys will be able to stop him

[gritty52]

Getting a little testy there bhs06. I messed up the pecking order a little bit !!!! Didn't the kid playing for the cowboys get 500 yards plus on Bell??? Since it looks like you are so good on stats. I'm not predicting anything but that might be in jeopardy this year . If you have those 3 backs in a row and then our 2 it might be a long night!!!! :)

[Shoot2thrill]

Ive been saying it all a long trinity will 10-0 and win the DI state championship

10-0 only gets you an invite to the tournament. You still have to win 5 more game if you are D1 to be state champ. :rolleyes: Just razzing you there CC57! I happen to agree with you about the state champion part. :cool:

[bhs06]

No he did not have 500 yards against our terrible team last year. It was 16-146 or something like that, it rained all game and we got murdered. But that was last year with our underacheiving, terrible, immature team that was one of the worst ever to represent our school, not only on the field but also off the field as well.

[CoppellCowboy57]

No he did not have 500 yards against our terrible team last year. It was 16-146 or something like that, it rained all game and we got murdered. But that was last year with our underacheiving, terrible, immature team that was one of the worst ever to represent our school, not only on the field but also off the field as well.


16-146? I know for a fact he ran for more then 146 yards, he had his two best runs of the season against y'all each for at least 40 yards each, he had argubly his best game ever against LD Bell...Dont make excuses because of the rain, we also played in the rain remember? I remember playing late in the game, and the game was almost over, I lined up against a Defensive End, and he was talking mad crap to me...I was really confused, I was like look at the score board buddy joe. It was great fun, i had always wanted to say that...

[svrangerfan]

If you want to talk about PA guys the guy in Garland sounds like he had a lobotomy. I do think Trinity has a shot. I assume they will go D1. They are playing extremely well now.

[SLC13]

If you want to talk about PA guys the guy in Garland sounds like he had a lobotomy. I do think Trinity has a shot. I assume they will go D1. They are playing extremely well now.
Trinity has the largest enrollment in 6-5A.......they will always be D1.

[luckyfighter05]

Can somebody explain to me how the entire D1/D2 concept works? From what I understand the biggest of the 3 play off teams goes to division 1. Anybody have a more detailed description?

[SLC13]

Can somebody explain to me how the entire D1/D2 concept works? From what I understand the biggest of the 3 play off teams goes to division 1. Anybody have a more detailed description?
You pretty much have it......Of the three playoff teams in each district the one with the largest enrollment goes D1, the other two go D2. The order that the teams finished in district standings has no bearing in determining who the D1 rep is.

In many years, that's why the D1 playoff road often appears easier. The D1 brackets generally have a good smattering of 2nd and 3rd place finishers along with a few heavy weights.

[Kingwolf]

i wanna turn, can i have a turn..... :D :D


and the answer to the jackpot question is: NO!!!!!!!!!!!

very good team, loses to Lee again in semis.....

btw, don't forget to add Jason Williams(Lee's rb to that)

he had 258 yds against nationally ranked Chamonide, Fl.... :eek:

[bhs06]

16-146? I know for a fact he ran for more then 146 yards, he had his two best runs of the season against y'all each for at least 40 yards each, he had argubly his best game ever against LD Bell...Dont make excuses because of the rain, we also played in the rain remember? I remember playing late in the game, and the game was almost over, I lined up against a Defensive End, and he was talking mad crap to me...I was really confused, I was like look at the score board buddy joe. It was great fun, i had always wanted to say that...

Oh no I wasn't making excuses, I was saying that he dominated us, 16-146 is not bad at all. Our team was underachieving last season and showed it against Coppell in general(first series of the game, deep TD pass to that reciever and our guys didn't even chase the reciever even though they had a chance to tackle him). Had it not been raining he would have done more, and he would have done more had we not ran the clock all game like our team did last year.

By the way, was the D-lineman you lined up against a Tongan?

[luckyfighter05]

So any chance Carroll could end up D1? What school's in their district could make the play offs that have less people enrolled than they do?

[SLC13]

So any chance Carroll could end up D1? What school's in their district could make the play offs that have less people enrolled than they do?Chance are pretty slim.......DR, Grapevine and Richland are the teams in 5-5A that have smaller enrollments. Two of the three would need to make the playoffs along with SLC for the Dragons to be the D1 rep.........

[CoppellCowboy57]

Oh no I wasn't making excuses, I was saying that he dominated us, 16-146 is not bad at all. Our team was underachieving last season and showed it against Coppell in general(first series of the game, deep TD pass to that reciever and our guys didn't even chase the reciever even though they had a chance to tackle him). Had it not been raining he would have done more, and he would have done more had we not ran the clock all game like our team did last year.

By the way, was the D-lineman you lined up against a Tongan?

you know Im not sure, he might have been, he was either Tongan or hispanic, it was one play cause i ushally lined up at gaurd cause of my size (im short and pretty small and could pull better then anyone on my team imo) but it was nearing the end of the game, and Tackle was tired so my coach was like hey matt get in the game at tackle and i was like huh? but I lined up at tackle and he was talking smack, it was classic...

I bet it was you wasnt it

[CoppellCowboy57]

Chance are pretty slim.......DR, Grapevine and Richland are the teams in 5-5A that have smaller enrollments. Two of the three would need to make the playoffs along with SLC for the Dragons to be the D1 rep.........

I would LOVE to see a Trinity SLC game

[stumpman8]

trinity is good, but i do not think they will win it all. their best chance was when they had the pack down 20-0 at halftime in the semi finals. as long as lufkin and longview are in the mix i doubt their will be trinity in the semi finals

[CoppellCowboy57]

trinity is good, but i do not think they will win it all. their best chance was when they had the pack down 20-0 at halftime in the semi finals. as long as lufkin and longview are in the mix i doubt their will be trinity in the semi finals

Your crazy, Lufkin will be D2 wont they? ET will be D1, so Lufkin isnt a problim, and ET I think will beable to manhandle Longview

[SLC13]

Your crazy, Lufkin will be D2 wont they? ET will be D1, so Lufkin isnt a problim, and ET I think will beable to manhandle LongviewVery likely that LV will be D2 as well......Their enrollment is 5th of 7 teams in 12-5A. :)

[Red Raiders]

This team is good, but they will not win state this year, I have to go with Westfield in DIV 1.

You never know, look at Tyler Lee too and Euless Trinity has a big chance to beat Westfield. Westfield QB wasn't very good last year but maybe this year he is alittle better.

[bhs06]

If Trinity went D2 last year they would have been gone in the first round.

This year's potential D1 table for the Trojans looks pretty easy. (Most likely) the 3rd place team out of 5-5A which isn't very strong, then a team(probably Duncanville) from a struggling 7-5A, and then a team from districts 1-4, most likely from 3 or 4, none of which in D1 are very strong. So they should have no problem reaching the semi finals in D1.

CC57: No I'm just a white person. It probably was #33 Charles Taufa on our team, who always talks at the line of scrimmage, he is a senior and played varsity some as a sophomore. I don't know anyone else who would do that from last years team being down that much besides Taufa. He is also injured until Week 3 because he tried to kick a ball while it was in the air before practice and came down with an ankle injury.

[GTown02]

Who would Trinity have faced in the first round had they gone D2 last season...?

[farmerfan]

Longview and Lufking will not meet Trintiy in the playoffs. The enrollments are to small. However, if Trinity meets Tyler Lee in the playoffs the game will be played in Tyler, that is a huge advantage for the Raiders. I think Trinity has something special this year, and it is the teams with that special inicitive that seem to pull out the impossible. To beat Trinity, it is going to take a herculian effort, and I dont think anyone in the state has what it takes to go 4q's with the Trojans.

[bhs06]

They would have faced either Denton Ryan or Southlake last year had they gone D2.

Here is Trinity's projected run through the D1 bracket:

Round 1: Probably against the 3rd place team out of 5-5A, which could be Keller, Haltom, Fossil Ridge or Colleyville. None of these teams can hang with the Trojans.

Round 2: Duncanville or one of the Plano Schools. Duncanville needs to get a move on if they want to compete with the Trojans like last season, which will be a lot tougher. None of the Plano schools have a chance.

Round 3: 95% sure it will be Summit or Midland Lee. We all know how their game vs. Midland Lee went and I don't see it changing. Summit looked bad offensively against SGP and great defensively, although SGP's offense isn't that great. Summit isn't as good as it was last year so I don't think they have a chance.

Semis: Best chances are to be The Woodlands, Tyler Lee, or Garland. Trinity beat DeSoto by 40 points and Garland lost to DeSoto, so probably not Garland. The Woodlands have looked bad so far and doesn't seem to be a favorite. Tyler Lee may or may not, we will find out September 16

Championship: Best chances are Westfield, North Shore, and Judson. I do think these teams all can beat Trinity, but Trinity can also beat all of them too.

[RidgePride]

Who would Trinity have faced in the first round had they gone D2 last season...?
Trinity would have played Southlake Carroll as the #2 qualifier.

#1 Irving Mac lost to #2 Denton Ryan last year

[businesstron]

I think Trinity could be the best team in Dallas so far this year. I'll even go to say they could probably beat......SLC. But that match up won't ever happen they are a veteren team and they went to the semifinals last year so they are a good pick to win DI after Katy.

[zippy]

Pierre Beasley? What do you consider good?


[QUOTE Westfield QB wasn't very good last year but maybe this year he is alittle better.[/QUOTE]

[RidgePride]

How about now????