Plano vs Westfield

[slim_bugga06]

Westfield comes up with a big defensive performance and outlasts Stony Point 33-21. Plano takes care of business and defeat the Skeeters 28-7. I see this as a battle, a very big battle. Offense vs Defense. Cats vs Stangs.

Westfield by 14. Any thoughts?

[NHB06]

Don't know much about Westfield. Last meeting was 1993 quarterfinals. Plano won 20-0.

[okt0ber]

I haven't seen either, but I know Plano had a tough schedule. I'll take Plano in this one, in a close game.

[toddg]

plano wins because they are just plain better:D actually this should be a very good game, hard fought and well executed...plano 31 westfield 28 in a close one.

[slim_bugga06]

I haven't seen either, but I know Plano had a tough schedule. I'll take Plano in this one, in a close game.

What's Plano's SOS rating this year? Westfield ranked #12 in SOS last year. Plano was at #122. I think Westfield still has a top 20 SOS ranking from 16-5A.

[dada]

Is Bo Walker not playing?:confused:

[LoboFan07]

Was very impressive with the Wildcats after seeing them against Mesquite on Saturday.

I'll go with Plano.

[Football4life]

Westfield is prolly gonna be representing the left side of the bracket in the state championship

[NHB06]

Westfield is prolly gonna be representing the left side of the bracket in the state championship

Before you put yourself in the state championship, you might want to focus on Plano first :D. LOL

[slim_bugga06]

Is Bo Walker not playing?:confused:


Nope, he's out with a leg injury. FB Darryl Ford is doing pretty good, he's averaging over 9ypc.

[dada]

Nope, he's out with a leg injury. FB Darryl Ford is doing pretty good, he's averaging over 9ypc.

For how long? will he be back? They breed rb's at Westfield so I'm not suprised about Ford stepping right in.

[slim_bugga06]

For how long? will he be back? They breed rb's at Westfield so I'm not suprised about Ford stepping right in.

It's day-to-day. He dosen't look 100% when he's on the field so I'm guessing he's done for the remainder of the playoffs. I was at the Stony Point game yesterday and he was on the bench pretty much the whole game.

[ruffshod]

I like Westfield. Their defense is back intio form.:eek:

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Of course I take Plano. Their are two huge reasons why.

1st Defense has given up more than 14 points only twice in a game that was to two very high profile passing teams in Allen and Rockwall. They have 2 division 1 QB prospects and was the only teams that gave Plano trouble the whole season. Westfield is not a big spread them 4 wide offense. Plano plays great defense against the run. They shut down Barren Batch (texas tech) of Midland 2 years ago and will limit any power running team.

2nd, Offensively Plano has the most balanced offense it ever has had. They can go 4 wide and spread them. Plano's QB has over 2600 yards passing and is completing 66% of his passes. Or they can go Power I and power sweep with Burkhead who has over 1500 yards and 30 TD's.

3rd. Plano knows how to prepare for playoff games. They have an very experience coaching staff and they will bring a huge fan base to Round Rock unlike Plano East Fans. They will out number Westfield 5-1 in support.

Prediction: Plano 21- West 14

[trap43xx]

I see WHS moving on. I think they are peaking at the right time. Extremely fast defense and excellent special teams, especially run backs. It is very difficult to stop their o-line and running attack. You look up and the quarter is all but done and you haven't touched the ball.

WHS 35
Plano 21

[slim_bugga06]

Of course I take Plano. Their are two huge reasons why.

1st Defense has given up more than 14 points only twice in a game that was to two very high profile passing teams in Allen and Rockwall. They have 2 division 1 QB prospects and was the only teams that gave Plano trouble the whole season. Westfield is not a big spread them 4 wide offense. Plano plays great defense against the run. They shut down Barren Batch (texas tech) of Midland 2 years ago and will limit any power running team.

2nd, Offensively Plano has the most balanced offense it ever has had. They can go 4 wide and spread them. Plano's QB has over 2600 yards passing and is completing 66% of his passes. Or they can go Power I and power sweep with Burkhead who has over 1500 yards and 30 TD's.

:D3rd. Plano knows how to prepare for playoff games. They have an very experience coaching staff and they will bring a huge fan base to Round Rock unlike Plano East Fans. They will out number Westfield 5-1 in support.

Prediction: Plano 21- West 14


Westfield runs Power I extremely well. It opens up the play-action, which has made Westfield an even bigger threat this year. No one has stopped their offense. Not bad for a team that's 80% run 20% pass.

Their defense limited Desean Hales and Terrance Robinson to 86yds rushing and no scores. Both of them are Div.1 commits. the run defense has it's ups and downs, but is solid overall. The pass rush is obviously one of the best I've seen. If Plano is gonna pass alot, they'll lose.

Westfield's secondary features two Div.1 prospects in the safety and cb positions. They defend the spread very well, allowing only 136ypg passing against spread-teams this season.


I think it's payback time for Westfield!!!

[Football4life]

Before you put yourself in the state championship, you might want to focus on Plano first :D. LOL

im not a westfield fan i just think they can beat anyone right now the way they are playing

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Westfield runs Power I extremely well. It opens up the play-action, which has made Westfield an even bigger threat this year. No one has stopped their offense. Not bad for a team that's 80% run 20% pass.

Their defense limited Desean Hales and Terrance Robinson to 86yds rushing and no scores. Both of them are Div.1 commits. the run defense has it's ups and downs, but is solid overall. The pass rush is obviously one of the best I've seen. If Plano is gonna pass alot, they'll lose.

Westfield's secondary features two Div.1 prospects in the safety and cb positions. They defend the spread very well, allowing only 136ypg passing against spread-teams this season.


I think it's payback time for Westfield!!!

Heard all that stuff before about d1 prospects and speed and defending this and that.

Plano will come ready to play they will be prepared and they will play hard. As in all playoff games against 2 good teams it comes down to which team limits the their mistakes, turnovers and doesn't give up the big play.

That's how Plano wins games.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Here are the Plano offensive Stats year to date. If any Westfield fans could post their offensive numbers that would be great to compare and contrast.

Passing
Meger 178/260 2664 yards 18 TD's 9 Int's

Rushing
Burkhead 220 attempts 1347 yards 25 TD's
Daniel 50 attempts 357 yards 3 TD's
Kaplan 20 attempts 140 yards 1 TD

Receving
Lott 57 catches 908 yards 7 TD's
Davis 39 catches 792 yarrd 6 TD's
Burkhead 36 catches 472 yards 3 TD's
Christian 40 catches 432 yards 3 TD's

[WHS23]

Here are the Plano offensive Stats year to date. If any Westfield fans could post their offensive numbers that would be great to compare and contrast.

Passing
Meger 178/260 2664 yards 18 TD's 9 Int's

Rushing
Burkhead 220 attempts 1347 yards 25 TD's
Daniel 50 attempts 357 yards 3 TD's
Kaplan 20 attempts 140 yards 1 TD

Receving
Lott 57 catches 908 yards 7 TD's
Davis 39 catches 792 yarrd 6 TD's
Burkhead 36 catches 472 yards 3 TD's
Christian 40 catches 432 yards 3 TD's

Passing
Walker 64/122 984 yards 19 TD's 4 Int's

Rushing
Bo Walker 210 attempts 1475 yards 13 TD's (Injured last 4 games)
Ford 52 attempts 482 yards 8 TD's
Day 41 attempts 310 yards 5 TD's
Morning 25 attempts 178 yards 1 TD
Demby 14 attempts 116 yards 1 TD

Recieving
Ford 21 Catches 325 yards 9 TD's
Watson 12 catches 252 yards 5 TD's
Logan 10 Catches 171 yards 3 TD's
Gimm 7 Catches 98 yards 1 TD

Not sure if these stats include the last playoff game or not...... Looking forward to Saturday..... Should be a great game!

[reed35]

i will be there!!!!!!!!!!! anticipating great game....

[WHS23]

I believe that this will be the toughest all around opponent for both programs this year...... Although Westfield struggled early, they have persevered through their early season tragedies and are peaking at the right time:)

Westfield 27 Plano 24;)

[lonny24]

I believe that this will be the toughest all around opponent for both programs this year...... Although Westfield struggled early, they have persevered through their early season tragedies and are peaking at the right time:)

Westfield 27 Plano 24;)

That's good to here, for those kids! They've been through a lot! Good luck Westfield!:)

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

It will be a very tight game. What is the story on Westfields top back Bo Walker? Is he out, or not a full strength? Sure would be shame not to have Westfield at full strength and let both teams go after it at 100%

[Westfield Fan]

Passing
Walker 64/122 984 yards 19 TD's 4 Int's

Rushing
Bo Walker 210 attempts 1475 yards 13 TD's (Injured last 4 games)
Ford 52 attempts 482 yards 8 TD's
Day 41 attempts 310 yards 5 TD's
Morning 25 attempts 178 yards 1 TD
Demby 14 attempts 116 yards 1 TD

Recieving
Ford 21 Catches 325 yards 9 TD's
Watson 12 catches 252 yards 5 TD's
Logan 10 Catches 171 yards 3 TD's
Gimm 7 Catches 98 yards 1 TD

Not sure if these stats include the last playoff game or not...... Looking forward to Saturday..... Should be a great game!

Forget about reg season, playoffs is a whole nutha level.
Post stats from playoffs only, the last two games and then compare. :D

[planoball34]

I know this is a homer pick but Plano is coming in with a well balanced team and a Jr who can run against anyone.
I go with a Plano 28 to 21 win in this one.

[madmacks]

HOMERS!! Just like a Plano fan to still take his shot and throw Plano East under the bus. Your an idiot for using comparison's from two years ago when stating why Plano will win! Plano will not have a 5 to 1 ratio in fan's at Waco either...and I don't remember the last time a fan got on the field to play in the game anyway! Thank God for Burkhead and the rest that your dumb self will stay in the stands with your stupid neon Plano sign! This game will come down to the last play of the game, unless one of you lose your "star" like East did last year.

EAST IN 08-09!!!!!:Censor:

[WHS23]

It will be a very tight game. What is the story on Westfields top back Bo Walker? Is he out, or not a full strength? Sure would be shame not to have Westfield at full strength and let both teams go after it at 100%

Not out just not at full strength. He has had a nagging ankle injury......... He is able to play however with Ford running the ball so well, the coaching staff has been able to rest that ankle as much as possible. Bo will be ready Saturday and if he's not then we a few guys more than capable of stepping in and being extremely productive......... Credit that to our offensive line:eek:

[fitz400]

westfield wins because of 2 things...heart, and drive

28-24

[NHB06]

westfield wins because of 2 things...heart, and drive

28-24


And the Wildcats don't have heart and drive? The Cats have their eye on a record 8th state title. Lots of heart, drive, and determination that grows every week at PSHS. Plano over Westfield 24-17.

[NHB06]

HOMERS!! Just like a Plano fan to still take his shot and throw Plano East under the bus. Your an idiot for using comparison's from two years ago when stating why Plano will win! Plano will not have a 5 to 1 ratio in fan's at Waco either...and I don't remember the last time a fan got on the field to play in the game anyway! Thank God for Burkhead and the rest that your dumb self will stay in the stands with your stupid neon Plano sign! This game will come down to the last play of the game, unless one of you lose your "star" like East did last year.

EAST IN 08-09!!!!!:Censor:


Glad to see the East fans taking the end of their 10 year playoff streak so well. :eek:

[WHS23]

I haven't seen either, but I know Plano had a tough schedule. I'll take Plano in this one, in a close game.

Plano SOS Rank is 87 and Westfield SOS Rank is 17........

Both teams have played tough schedules and can present problems for each other! I still feel that if Westfield clicks on all cylinders and plays the way they did against Klein Oak, nobody in D1 will beat them........ They just have to play up to thier potential on every down!

Let's go STANG'S:D

[KLH75287]

This should be a great game.

Plano has a very solid team, and will go as far as Burkhead can take them.

He is a real thrill to watch. The kid can flat out play! He blocks, runs, catches the ball, and I'm sure whatever else they need him to do. He's not "the team", but is certainly key to their success. It will take a BIG effort for someone to hold him down for four quarters.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

HOMERS!! Just like a Plano fan to still take his shot and throw Plano East under the bus. Your an idiot for using comparison's from two years ago when stating why Plano will win! Plano will not have a 5 to 1 ratio in fan's at Waco either...and I don't remember the last time a fan got on the field to play in the game anyway! Thank God for Burkhead and the rest that your dumb self will stay in the stands with your stupid neon Plano sign! This game will come down to the last play of the game, unless one of you lose your "star" like East did last year.

EAST IN 08-09!!!!!:Censor:

Nice first post, you won't last long on here coming on acting like that.

[CrusaderDidz]

What's Plano's SOS rating this year? Westfield ranked #12 in SOS last year. Plano was at #122. I think Westfield still has a top 20 SOS ranking from 16-5A.

whod you guys play. I know plano didn't play any of the top dfw teams unless you count allen.

[Westfield Fan]

whod you guys play. I know plano didn't play any of the top dfw teams unless you count allen.

Westfield has played against:
Non-district CyFalls
District Klein Oak, Klein Forest, and Klein.

All four of these teams made the PO and lost in 2nd round.
We lost to CyFalls and they all were tough to play against.

[New Westfield Fan]

Westfield has played against:
Non-district CyFalls
District Klein Oak, Klein Forest, and Klein.

All four of these teams made the PO and lost in 2nd round.
We lost to CyFalls and they all were tough to play against.

ALSO:

Westfield played Clear Brook and Beaumont Westbrook in non-district. Both made the playoffs. Clear Brook Lost Rd1 and BWB lost a close one to undefeated FB Clements Saturday and ended up 10-2.

7 out of 10 reg season Westfield opponents made the playoffs.....

[SGP 06 Alumni]

I'll take Plano in a very close game.

Plano 28
Westfield 27

I also want to state that I know nothing of either program this year, so my opinion does not really matter. Just thought I would give my two cents.

[grayowl60]

whod you guys play. I know plano didn't play any of the top dfw teams unless you count allen.
Plano* (9-1) Enrollment 5122. SOS:87 (lost to Allen, sos 133)
POs
beat Rockwall (6-4) Enrollment 2468. unranked, SOS 36 (Rockwall had less
Then 2000 students in Oct. and will drop to 4A)
beat Mesquite (6-4) Enrollment 2489. unranked, SOS 33

Westfield(8-2) Enrollment 4893. SOS 17...POs:
beat The Woodlands (3-7) Enrollment 3810, unranked, SOS 2:eek:
Beat RR Stony point (8-2) Enrollment 2956, Ranked 25th SOS: 9:eek:
(RR Stony Pt. beat both Leander and Pflugerville in district)

[WildcatFan]

Plano should fare well against Westfield as its run oreinted O.

Of course you can't overlook anyone and I assume this will be a very tough battle.

Plano can run but can also pass the ball and the Defense is playing stellar especially on goal line stands had a big one against Rockwall and anohter big one Sat against Mesquite.

Of course Westfield has a good D and if they are able to shut the Plano O down and control the clock then you never know.

[forest99]

hey plano fans! I want to hear this from yall! I will be covering the game for tsrn and honestly dont know anything about plano. What type of offense/defense do they run? and where were those stats from? are they official? any other plano scoop/history would be appreciated. just write back in here or pm me! thanks!

[WildcatFan]

hey plano fans! I want to hear this from yall! I will be covering the game for tsrn and honestly dont know anything about plano. What type of offense/defense do they run? and where were those stats from? are they official? any other plano scoop/history would be appreciated. just write back in here or pm me! thanks!

Well lets get off to basics.

Plano 3rd largest High School in texas by enrollment. Mascot Wildcat, home stadium Clark!

7 State championships dates and scores below. First to win state in 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A. Currently tied with Celina, Brownwood and Southlake Carol.

Coach Gerald Brence three state rings one as head coach 1994 and two as assistant to Tom Kimbrough. This is Coach Brence's last year as head coach moving on to be AD for Plano ISD.

Latest Playoff run 2005 Regional Finals to Southlake Caroll.

District 9-5A, rivals Plano East, Plano West, Allen, Richardson High, Richardson Berkner, Lake Highlands, Wylie.

Following is somewhat opinion as I am a homer but will try to be as biased as I can.

Offense traditionally run oriented with power sweep and option grind it out run it down your throat style no passing very little. This year more balanced with QB 28 Carson Meager can run shotgun spread and I formation. Not to be a homer but this year the team has proven it can strike quick like SLC, Allen and Plano East, but can also change up the formations for clock control.

Defense known far and wide as "Bend Don't Break Style" traditionally excellent aginst the run as a run oriented team but has improved in recent years to defend against the spread.

This years team are moslty Jr's and most inside thought this team was a year off. Many Freshmen suited up in 2005 and was on the sideline for the last Playoff game Rex Burkhead played in that game. Although mostly Jr's this squad comes from the underclass 9 & 10 city championship teams and is very experienced in starting 3 in 2005 and 14+ in 2006.

Not the biggest on defense but poseeses speed at LB core and DB postions.

Cons can come out flat and as a result have played many big games from behind. Plano does best when it can build a good lead and grind it out. Has been lucky more recently in the 1st round Bi-District game against Rockwall and won the big district game with Plano East on a last minute long pass.

Notable Players

QB Carsen Meager
RB Rex Burkhead #20
WR Chris Lott
WR kenny Watkins #7
WR Nate Christiansen

[Magellan]

Please do not come to the table with "In the playoffs, you never know."

Even if it's a bad stand, take a stand for something!!!

This isn't either school's first Rodeo (capitalized intentionally... if you don't know about Rodeo, as a Mustang fan). I expect "you never know" out of Stony Point, but we're better than this.

Someone help me- has any school other than Westfield made at least the 3rd round in all three money sports the last 2 years (football, boys hoops, girls hoops)???

It may even be three years, my mind is just failing me.

[Bass]

Sweeeet. The poll is tied 38-38 with my vote for Westfield!

[WildcatFan]

More Plano History

Football

The 1900 Plano football team was the school's first athletic team.
Plano's girls' basketball team, 1914.A small group of Plano boys formed an unofficial football team in 1898. In 1900, the first official high school team was formed. In 1909, Superintendent C.F. Walker complained to the local paper, "Do you sleep well at night when you know your boy is on the streets kicking a football?" Despite his concerns, by 1914, Plano fielded a football team and a men's and women's basketball team. However, the first World War cancelled all athletics, as there were not enough men to field any teams.[1]

By 1925, athletics programs had been re-established, and a mascot had been chosen, the Wildcat. The 1925 football team completed an undefeated season, and the resulting fervor led to the increased funding of athletics in Plano. The district allocated funds to purchase a cow pasture for the purpose of playing football and other sports. The pasture was renamed Guy M. Rice Field, after the team's first football coach. By 1939, a "modern" stadium had been built at this site. With the construction of Plano High School in 1957, an accompanying stadium was built, and Rice Field was abandoned. In 1977, Plano completed construction on John Clark Field at a cost of $2.75 million ($8.92 million 2005 dollars).[8] Clark Field, with a capacity of 14,224, is the facility used for most varsity football games today. Kimbrough Stadium, a new stadium in 2004, is also occasionally the site for home games.[1][18]

Following the integration of Plano High School with Plano Colored School, the football team made its first run at the Texas state championship in 1965. Most of the town shut down to make the drive to Austin, Texas, and see the Wildcats win their first state championship. After the Wildcats won the championship again in 1967, the team was voted Texas Outstanding Football Team.[1]

The Plano Varsity football team has gone to nine Texas state championships, as detailed below, and won seven. Plano's seven championships tie the school with Brownwood, Celina, and Southlake Carroll for the most in Texas.[19][20] The 1987 Plano football team won the mythical national championship.

Following the creation of Plano West Senior High School in 1999, Plano lost much of its player base to the new school, and the 2003 Plano Varsity football team suffered a winless season for the first time in the history of the school. The tenth graders who were recruited to play at the varsity level during the dismal 2003 season became twelfth graders in the 2005 season. Partly due to this extra experience, the 2005 team completed a perfect 10-0 regular season and went 3-1 in the playoffs, finally being defeated by the eventual state champions, the nationally ranked number one Southlake Carroll Dragons.[21]

Football State Championship Games[19]
Year Winning Team Losing Team Location (all in Texas) Class
1965 Plano 20 Edna 17 Nelson Field, Austin 2A
1967 Plano 27 San Antonio Randolph 8 Baylor Stadium, Waco 2A
1971 Plano 21 Gregory-Portland 20 Memorial Stadium, Austin 3A
1977 Plano 13 Port Neches-Grove 10 Texas Stadium, Irving 4A
1978 Houston Stratford 29 Plano 13 Astrodome, Houston 4A
1986 Plano 24 La Marque 7 Kyle Field, College Station 5A
1987 Plano 28 Houston Stratford 21 Memorial Stadium, Austin 5A
1993 Converse Judson 36 Plano 13 Floyd Casey Stadium, Waco 5A
1994 Plano 28 Katy 7 Kyle Field, College Station 5A

[WildcatFan]

Please do not come to the table with "In the playoffs, you never know."

Even if it's a bad stand, take a stand for something!!!

This isn't either school's first Rodeo (capitalized intentionally... if you don't know about Rodeo, as a Mustang fan). I expect "you never know" out of Stony Point, but we're better than this.

Someone help me- has any school other than Westfield made at least the 3rd round in all three money sports the last 2 years (football, boys hoops, girls hoops)???

It may even be three years, my mind is just failing me.


No girls but we did take state in Boys B-Ball on 2005.

[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

http://a233.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_b5de680e50cd2d7b08b0cdb0e33a5010.jpg

enough said.

[New Westfield Fan]

http://a233.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_b5de680e50cd2d7b08b0cdb0e33a5010.jpg

enough said.


I agree!

[WildcatFan]

http://a233.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_b5de680e50cd2d7b08b0cdb0e33a5010.jpg

enough said.

Enlighten us did you loose a player this year?

[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

no..he's not lost.

he's on the field with us EVERY Saturday.

[NHB06]

Very sad story. Tragic loss for the Westfield community.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2007-08-25-258753102_x.htm

[WildcatFan]

no..he's not lost.

he's on the field with us EVERY Saturday.

Let me rephrase and no disrespect. There is body and soul, I have an idea of where the soul is at but who was the body?

[grayowl60]

no..he's not lost.

he's on the field with us EVERY Saturday.
See... this just dont compute for these people... They dont have any idea what you are talking about.. yall just keep him in the game!!!!!

[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

Very sad story. Tragic loss for the Westfield community.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2007-08-25-258753102_x.htm

thats a good story..

but this one is in more depth

http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2007_4411851

[NHB06]

The Plano Wildcats also lost a dear and inspirational member of our community this year.

http://hs.beloblog.com/archives/2007/10/plano_manager_leaves_great_legacy_1.html

[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

thats sad. i'm sorry to hear that. the death of a friend or the death of a brother are never easy..but the only thing you can do about it is to play in their memory! good luck this saturday plano!

[NHB06]

thats sad. i'm sorry to hear that. the death of a friend or the death of a brother are never easy..but the only thing you can do about it is to play in their memory! good luck this saturday plano!


Very well stated. Best of luck to Westfield this Saturday!

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

It will definitely an emotional charged game. First team to 21 wins.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

hey plano fans! I want to hear this from yall! I will be covering the game for tsrn and honestly dont know anything about plano. What type of offense/defense do they run? and where were those stats from? are they official? any other plano scoop/history would be appreciated. just write back in here or pm me! thanks!

I can't believe a HS reporter knows nothing of Plano and is covering the game. Unbelivable :eek::eek:

[grayowl60]

Its just amazing to some Plano people that thier town and team is not a household word:puke

[NHB06]

Its just amazing to some Plano people that thier town and team is not a household word:puke

Grayowl60:

I swear you remind me of a bad hemmorhoid. No matter how much you try to ignore it, it never goes away and is a recurring pain in the a**.

[grayowl60]

Grayowl60:

I swear you remind me of a bad hemmorhoid. No matter how much you try to ignore it, it never goes away and is a recurring pain in the a**.
The truth hurts, eh? You can bet that cub reporter knows about SLC, and that realy turns yall green. BTW describe a "good" hemmoriod

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Grayowl60:

I swear you remind me of a bad hemmorhoid. No matter how much you try to ignore it, it never goes away and is a recurring pain in the a**.

He has nothing better to do since Garland is sitting at home at 2-8 and rumors abound of a coaching shake-up.

I am really enjoying ignoring is desparte attempts for attention and trying to get a rise out of Plano Fans. The farther Plano goes in the playoffs the worse he becomes. It's just tearing him up inside. It's like a 2 year child trying to get attention from his parents by throwing a tantrum. :D:D Very amusing.

Just sit back and ignore him it's more fun.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Grayowl60:

I swear you remind me of a bad hemmorhoid. No matter how much you try to ignore it, it never goes away and is a recurring pain in the a**.


You going to the game on Saturday?

[grayowl60]

He has nothing better to do since Garland is sitting at home at 2-8 and rumors abound of a coaching shake-up.

I am really enjoying ignoring is desparte attempts for attention and trying to get a rise out of Plano Fans. The farther Plano goes in the playoffs the worse he becomes. It's just tearing him up inside. It's like a 2 year child trying to get attention from his parents by throwing a tantrum. :D:D Very amusing.

Just sit back and ignore him it's more fun.
When will the coach become "ignorant" "Stupid" Cant coach a "Peewee team" again? Maybe Sunday morning. Why cant a school with 5100+ students, not a magnet, be a consistant winner? It really must be embarressing. 0-10. Southlake. That should do it.

[NHB06]

You going to the game on Saturday?

Yes. Leaving Saturday morning. Me and 8 other family members. You?

[farmerfan]

He has nothing better to do since Garland is sitting at home at 2-8 and rumors abound of a coaching shake-up.

I am really enjoying ignoring is desparte attempts for attention and trying to get a rise out of Plano Fans. The farther Plano goes in the playoffs the worse he becomes. It's just tearing him up inside. It's like a 2 year child trying to get attention from his parents by throwing a tantrum. :D:D Very amusing.

Just sit back and ignore him it's more fun.

Come on PWF, you of all people shouldnt be giving anyone a hard time about coaching shake ups or rumors. I mean we all know Brence is your best friend :D

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Yes. Leaving Saturday morning. Me and 8 other family members. You?

Going solo, my wife is staying home with the 2 girls. She doesn't share the passion I do for my cats. Hard to believe!! She's a Berkner grad.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Come on PWF, you of all people shouldnt be giving anyone a hard time about coaching shake ups or rumors. I mean we all know Brence is your best friend :D


I'm just repeating what I heard.:D However, I still support a change in football leadership regardless how the season finishes. It's time for a change. If Brence wins a title great he goes out on top. The way things are going this year odds are increasing. Saturday's game will be a tough test. If the Cats can get by Westfield then I like our chances against RR or Skyline.

[farmerfan]

I'm just repeating what I heard.:D However, I still support a change in football leadership regardless how the season finishes. It's time for a change. If Brence wins a title great he goes out on top. The way things are going this year odds are increasing. Saturday's game will be a tough test. If the Cats can get by Westfield then I like our chances against RR or Skyline.

Just admit it, you secretly love Gerald.

[New Westfield Fan]

Let me rephrase and no disrespect. There is body and soul, I have an idea of where the soul is at but who was the body?

The player holding up Herman Mitchell's #11 jersey is #6 Tolu Akindele (a KIN delay)- one of his best friends and the young man that has stepped in at MLB (and leader of the defense) in Herman's position.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Just admit it, you secretly love Gerald.

No way. I watched the VS channel NFL documentary on Plano vs Plano East and all I heard was him yelling alot on the sidelines.

[New Westfield Fan]

I can't believe a HS reporter knows nothing of Plano and is covering the game. Unbelivable :eek::eek:

You have to applaud him/her on making an effort to learn, rather than going in blind and ignorant. Focus on the positive.

[grayowl60]

Just admit it, you secretly love Gerald.
There was a troll thread on this board about Garland coaching. Thats what he heard.
With a 5 game run in the POs last year, and still having most of the staff from a RECENT championship, playoffs 13 of the last 15 years and I dont know how many PO wins... na, Jeff can stay as long as he will. But it would not surprise me if those parasites are not after a 10-5A coach. It would take a bunch of $$ for any coach to go there.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

You have to applaud him/her on making an effort to learn, rather than going in blind and ignorant. Focus on the positive.

True, I was half-joking on the post.

[GoOwls]

True, I was half-joking on the post.

Use emoticons then, we can't read your feeble mind.....:eek: :rolleyes: :D

(note emoticons to express SHOCK, SARCASM, and LAUGHING IN YOUR FACE)

It's not really surprising that we old redneck Garlandites have to give lessons in common courtesy to Planoians (or is it Planoites...or maybe Planoidiots) since common courtesy isn't so common with some of you.....ur....um...Plano people. :notworthy of me.

[bigdaddydog]

You have to applaud him/her on making an effort to learn, rather than going in blind and ignorant. Focus on the positive.

Yep, If only Plano had that 8th title trophy, Then the TSRN man would surely know about Plano Football :D <emoticon used to indicate good natured ribbing>

To our TSRN Play by play man: For a chance to look at Plano in Action check out our favorite MaxPreps DFW Intern Aron Yert

http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/intern.mxp#

Select Aron Yert: Look at video highlights for
Week 14 Plano vs Rockwall
Week 12 Plano vs Plano East
Week 6 Plano Vs Allen

Check out game highlights for the Plano vs Allen Game highlights on Youtube.
Plano vs Allen Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUFhV__eYpo)
Plano vs Allen Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnqcjqxB4GE)

I am still interested in seeing the Versus rivals show, so if anyone knows when/if it will rerun please let us know.

Good luck to both teams!!


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[slim_bugga06]

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[East of Custer Rd]

I'm going with Plano. They play solid football all around and make few mistakes. Westfield can intimidate some opponents but I think Plano's huge fan base will give the players the extra intangibles to be confident and fired up to play.

Plus, you need to beat them for last year's PESH team that should have won state. Good Luck PLANO.

[lonny24]

This is goning to be a heavyweight war! :eek: I sure wish I could be there... Does anyone know if it will be cast online?

[CrusaderDidz]

When will the coach become "ignorant" "Stupid" Cant coach a "Peewee team" again? Maybe Sunday morning. Why cant a school with 5100+ students, not a magnet, be a consistant winner? It really must be embarressing. 0-10. Southlake. That should do it.

enrollment doesn't mean much when they only dress 40 seniors

[forest99]

I can't believe a HS reporter knows nothing of Plano and is covering the game. Unbelivable :eek::eek:

well i cover the houston area, so that kinda makes sense for me not to know plano alot!

[forest99]

This is goning to be a heavyweight war! :eek: I sure wish I could be there... Does anyone know if it will be cast online?

www.tsrnsports.com

[jp744]

This will be a great game. They usually are in the 3rd round. I think Westfield wins this one. It will be a close game though and Plano will have chances to win the game as well. I just think Westfield is all around very good and will take those chances away from Plano. IMO WHS 28- Plano 21

[dumbnimrod]

The game can be heard online at http://k-12.pisd.edu/sports

Pregame will start at 1:30, with a 2:00 kickoff from Round Rock ISD stadium.

Should be a very good game. Westfield is a bit of a one trick pony, but that one trick is really, really good. They can pound the ball like nobody's business. Bo Walker may not be at 100%, but their back-up, Ford went off for 194 yards last week. They're easily three-deep at RB. Once they've established the run, they can suckerpunch you with a good passing game. In one of their earlier games, they had 4 touchdowns through the air, with only one from inside 20 yards. They lull you to sleep with the run; and when your DBs cheat forward, they kill you.

Plano is as balanced as they have ever been. If you haven't seen Plano in a while - and let's face it, if you didn't see the 2005 campaign, you haven't had a reason to see Plano for a while - this is not your father's Plano Wildcat team. Their QB is the first in school history to pass for over 2000 yards. For those who remember the old option attack that Plano used to run, this will be very different. They run a lot of four WR sets this year; and I remember years when they didn't have four WRs on the roster, let alone on the field at one time.

This game will come down to who can make stops. Given that, I like Plano is a very close game. If all goes according to Hoyle, this game should be over by about 4:30. Both teams will try to establish the run and keep the clock moving.

[NHB06]

Personally, I like the video predictions from the DMN. The DMN always seems to get it right :D.

Link: http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/sharedcontent/dws/content/gameweek/stories/112607dnspoplanospringwestfieldspotlight.3c0c4ba0. html

[WHS23]

Personally, I like the video predictions from the DMN. The DMN always seems to get it right :D.

Link: http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/sharedcontent/dws/content/gameweek/stories/112607dnspoplanospringwestfieldspotlight.3c0c4ba0. html

Those poor guys obviously don't know enough about Westfield if they think the score is going to be anywhere near that lopsided:eek::eek:

[New Westfield Fan]

Those poor guys obviously don't know enough about Westfield if they think the score is going to be anywhere near that lopsided:eek::eek:

The more overconfident Plano is, the better IMO.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Those poor guys obviously don't know enough about Westfield if they think the score is going to be anywhere near that lopsided:eek::eek:

I agree. I thought those scores were way to high and lopsided. I still think Plano will win but it will be a very tight and low scoring game.

[WHS23]

The more overconfident Plano is, the better IMO.

I agree as well; seems like people tend to forget that this is the same Westfield team that was ranked #6 in the state in the preseason poll.

All westfield has heard after their slow start to their tragic and emotional season was.......This is not the same Westfield of the past and so on........That has provided the fuel and determination that has allowed them to refocus and finish the season at such a high level.

I believe that many of the Westfield players truly understand how special life is and how quickly it can be taken from you! Stay focused, play every down as if its your last, and leave everything out there on the field and good things will happen!!!

[Maxthedog]

[QUOTE=WHS23;668986]I agree as well; seems like people tend to forget that this is the same Westfield team that was ranked #6 in the state in the preseason poll.

Allen was #3 and they are playing basketball. Rankings ended after the 10th game. Rankings, stats, SOS, they mean nothing. It's a W or an L. Not trying to be a S.A.
IE,,,anything can happen at this stage of the PO's. Plano is a very good team and so is Westfield. I would love to see the game. I will listen on the radio while at Texas Stadium, making myself sick with the waste they call food. :)

[WildcatFan]

The player holding up Herman Mitchell's #11 jersey is #6 Tolu Akindele (a KIN delay)- one of his best friends and the young man that has stepped in at MLB (and leader of the defense) in Herman's position.

Man sad story!

[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

I agree as well; seems like people tend to forget that this is the same Westfield team that was ranked #6 in the state in the preseason poll.

All westfield has heard after their slow start to their tragic and emotional season was.......This is not the same Westfield of the past and so on........That has provided the fuel and determination that has allowed them to refocus and finish the season at such a high level.

I believe that many of the Westfield players truly understand how special life is and how quickly it can be taken from you! Stay focused, play every down as if its your last, and leave everything out there on the field and good things will happen!!!

you hit the nail right on the head. we went through something that no team should ever have to, and hopefully no one else ever will. it took us a couple of games to realize it..but because we were able to endure through this tragedy as a team, we are better for it.
Just letting yall in on a little secret..Westfield is still yet to play their best game this season.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

you hit the nail right on the head.

Plano plays the same way. It will be a very hard fought game and the team that makes the least amount of mistakes will win.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

you hit the nail right on the head. we went through something that no team should ever have to, and hopefully no one else ever will. it took us a couple of games to realize it..but because we were able to endure through this tragedy as a team, we are better for it.
Just letting yall in on a little secret..Westfield is still yet to play their best game this season.

Letting you know a little secret as well, Plano has yet to play their best game of the season as well.

[New Westfield Fan]

Letting you know a little secret as well, Plano has yet to play their best game of the season as well.

Thanks for clearing that up Homer Simpson

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Thanks for clearing that up Homer Simpson

Your welcome. Just remember who your playing. Westfield is in for a fight. It will be a very physical game. :)

[EagleDude73]

Westfield has overcome alot of tragadies that only those in Houston knows. - they have come to 'gel' together. - they are really good.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Westfield has overcome alot of tragadies that only those in Houston knows. - they have come to 'gel' together. - they are really good.

No doubt they are a very good team. Life = joy & heartache. It happens to everyone in their lifetime. Plano team & school has had their share as well.

I remember when we Played La Marque in the title game in 86 and they lost their HC Ken Massey in a car crash 2 weeks earlier. That was their big rallying cry.

[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

Your welcome. Just remember who your playing. Westfield is in for a fight. It will be a very physical game. :)

did u say physical!? WOOO!!!

SNAP TO WHISTLE BABY!! :D:D:D:D

[bigdaddydog]

did u say physical!? WOOO!!!

SNAP TO WHISTLE BABY!! :D:D:D:D

That would translate into: "We fixin to whip out some Smash Mouth Football baby!!" ? :eek:


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[New Westfield Fan]

That would translate into: "We fixin to whip out some Smash Mouth Football baby!!" ? :eek:


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I think that's exactly what it means.

[bigdaddydog]

I think that's exactly what it means.

How are the special teams this year? Kick offs Field goals? We know coverage should be good, but how is the kicker(s)?


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[New Westfield Fan]

How are the special teams this year? Kick offs Field goals? We know coverage should be good, but how is the kicker(s)?


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The special teams are good. I think they have something like 4 kickoff returns for TDs - 5 punt returns for TDS and 4 INT returns for TDs

The kicker struggled early, but he has gotten the kinks out now. He's not a long range guy but is good from 35 yds in.

[HoustonBoy]

I think Westfield will win, Plano is good but I don't think they'll be ready.

[EagleDude73]

No doubt they are a very good team. Life = joy & heartache. It happens to everyone in their lifetime. Plano team & school has had their share as well.

I remember when we Played La Marque in the title game in 86 and they lost their HC Ken Massey in a car crash 2 weeks earlier. That was their big rallying cry.


FINAL

Plano 24
La Marque 7


GO WESTFIELD REMEMBER LA MARQUE AND THE ALAMO!!!!

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

I think Westfield will win, Plano is good but I don't think they'll be ready.

Why don't you think they will be ready? Plano has a great history of Playoff success and this years team is very strong. Trust me Plano will be ready to play. Westfield doesn't have anything that Plano hasn't seen before.

[NHB06]

I think Westfield will win, Plano is good but I don't think they'll be ready.

Not ready? LOL. :D

[stangsfan]

Plano, how did your team miss the PO's last year and become so good this year, new coaches, transfers from SLC, what? Aside from the slow start, I would say that WF is more balanced offensively than last year but otherwise as strong as the last four or five years.

[kopanthers]

Before you put yourself in the state championship, you might want to focus on Plano first :D. LOL

agreed i think this is why we lost to leander.

we expected just a runover and probably didn't prepare enough for this game.

in playoffs prepare and get ready for the team u r gonna play as much as possible!!

[Jayhawker]

agreed i think this is why we lost to leander.

we expected just a runover and probably didn't prepare enough for this game.

in playoffs prepare and get ready for the team u r gonna play as much as possible!!

That should fall on the Coaches...Smith should have called TO if he needed to collect his thoughts and made a better decision at the end of the game.

I would have liked to have seen him (Smith) do like Meekins (Westfield) did against Oak and call the whole team together on the sideline and tell them this is what we have worked hard for...etc..etc.

Of course it probaly never should have come to that.

[KLH75287]

Grayowl60:

I swear you remind me of a bad hemmorhoid. No matter how much you try to ignore it, it never goes away and is a recurring pain in the a**.

:D:D:D

That is funny. I like Grayowl, and enjoy his post. he does seem to have an abundance of dislike for the Plano folks though.

[grayowl60]

:D:D:D

That is funny. I like Grayowl, and enjoy his post. he does seem to have an abundance of dislike for the Plano folks though.
You got that right. I am getting many e-mails (some old man- red necks) that are with me. Go Westfield!!!

[NHB06]

You got that right. I am getting many e-mails (some old man- red necks) that are with me. Go Westlake!!!

BTW It's Westfield. Not Westlake.

[NHB06]

Here is another look at the Plano/Westfield match up and some other playoff previews: http://www.prepticket.com/video/video/show?id=823292:Video:32711

[grayowl60]

BTW It's Westfield. Not Westlake.
well, them to

[grayowl60]

BTW It's Westfield. Not Westlake.
Actually I had been looking at RR Stony Point, a tough game for Westfied. They lost to Austin High, who also beat Austin Westlake. Sorry:notworthy

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

:D:D:D

That is funny. I like Grayowl, and enjoy his post. he does seem to have an abundance of dislike for the Plano folks though.

I don't think it's a dislike its more envy/jealousey than anything. Why else would someone spend so much time putting down someone if unless they have some deep inbedded feelings for that subject matter. I think Freud would enjoy listening to the repressed feelings of individuals who act that way.

[klein_oak_panthers]

Although I have friends in the Plano area, I'm going to have to stick with my homer vote for the last remaining 16 5-A team left in the play-offs, the Westfield Mustangs from the Spring ISD. Go get 'em, STANGS!:D

[grayowl60]

I don't think it's a dislike its more envy/jealousey than anything. Why else would someone spend so much time putting down someone if unless they have some deep inbedded feelings for that subject matter. I think Freud would enjoy listening to the repressed feelings of individuals who act that way.
See Westlake folks, this is the Plano "Mystique". Most of what you see from me is response to personal attacts, and arrogance. But yes, there is a longtime dislike for for them. Usually just saying Southlake and 0-10, and they shut up. Many people I know in the DFW area envy The honest elite programs in the area and there are some. Whats to envy with Plano*?
Westlake, looking at your record and from what I know about your team, you should take care of business. Lots of folks in the Dfw area are pulling for you.
BTW, the last time the team I follow played them the score was My team 23, them 7.;)

[Butch Fifield]

i have no feelings one way or the other for Garland. i mean, why would i?

[Dargason]

See Westlake folks, this is the Plano "Mystique". Most of what you see from me is response to personal attacts, and arrogance. But yes, there is a longtime dislike for for them. Usually just saying Southlake and 0-10, and they shut up. Many people I know in the DFW area envy The honest elite programs in the area and there are some. Whats to envy with Plano*?
Westlake, looking at your record and from what I know about your team, you should take care of business. Lots of folks in the Dfw area are pulling for you.
BTW, the last time the team I follow played them the score was My team 23, them 7.;)

*sigh* It's WestFIELD, Miss Latella. Not Westlake. WestFIELD.

[grayowl60]

*sigh* It's WestFIELD, Miss Latella. Not Westlake. WestFIELD.
Now THAT one was an intended plant just for you Plano*... ah people. Didnt take long

[grayowl60]

Westfield folk, What is the story with Stony Point, Dont know much about them. How did yall beat them? How did they stack up with other teams yall have played? They beat Leander and Pflugerville so must have had something going on.

[bigdaddydog]

Now THAT one was an intended plant just for you Plano*... ah people. Didnt take long

Plano, are these the same folks that make the fishing tackle boxes? :D

You know I always appreciate the way those folks are so helpful in telling you what's wrong with your team, facilities, coaching, etc...

I can't say that I have been on the bad side of the folks from Godland.

I also can say that the we went toe to toe on here last year with the Westfield fans and it did not get too out of hand.

I just wish I could attend the game!! Have fun folks! :)


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[trap43xx]

Westfield folk, What is the story with Stony Point, Dont know much about them. How did yall beat them? How did they stack up with other teams yall have played? They beat Leander and Pflugerville so must have had something going on.

RRSP had a very good team. My sense was that they were young at skill positions. I would expect them in the playoffs next year, same game. The weather was terrible (41 degrees) and hard rain in Huntsville for all of the first half and most of the third qtr. They ran a spread which WHS seemed to enjoy. Their zone read took too long to work and WHS was able to stop it especially in the second half. I don't think they were use to playing a speed team that hit as hard as WHS but, to their credit, they play very hard as well. In sum, I would say that weather influenced each team's abilities negatively. This Saturday should be very nice and a little warm. Plano looks good on paper and WHS is ready to rock. See ya at the game!!!

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

RRSP had a very good team. My sense was that they were young at skill positions. I would expect them in the playoffs next year, same game. The weather was terrible (41 degrees) and hard rain in Huntsville for all of the first half and most of the third qtr. They ran a spread which WHS seemed to enjoy. Their zone read took too long to work and WHS was able to stop it especially in the second half. I don't think they were use to playing a speed team that hit as hard as WHS but, to their credit, they play very hard as well. In sum, I would say that weather influenced each team's abilities negatively. This Saturday should be very nice and a little warm. Plano looks good on paper and WHS is ready to rock. See ya at the game!!!


Does Westfield like running pro formation lots of power sweeps, pulling lineman or do they run between the tackles? I heard their line averages 300+. Are they big slow types that take up space and put body on body or are they athletic.

[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

Does Westfield like running pro formation lots of power sweeps, pulling lineman or do they run between the tackles? I heard their line averages 300+. Are they big slow types that take up space and put body on body or are they athletic.

our center is almost as fast as me..and im a receiver!:D

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

our center is almost as fast as me..and im a receiver!:D

WF must have some slow receivers .:D Safe travels to RR, I would wish you luck but you know who I am rooting for so how about wishing you an injury free game.

[New Westfield Fan]

Does Westfield like running pro formation lots of power sweeps, pulling lineman or do they run between the tackles? I heard their line averages 300+. Are they big slow types that take up space and put body on body or are they athletic.


Are our linemen athletic? You have NO idea. I'm sure the Plano coaches and players have discovered in their film studies that our line move extremely well and play with superior technique. They are very well coached and as tough as they come.

[slim_bugga06]

Does Westfield like running pro formation lots of power sweeps, pulling lineman or do they run between the tackles? I heard their line averages 300+. Are they big slow types that take up space and put body on body or are they athletic.


Their defense is very physical and fast. I mean super-fast. Lots of playmakers on the line and in the backfield. The lines are at 290lbs avg. on offense, 280lbs on defense with the biggest at 320lbs(DT). They hit very hard and they get the job done quickly. Stony Point only had 1 first down the entire 4th Qtr.

[PaulinPlano]

I'm going with Plano. They play solid football all around and make few mistakes. Westfield can intimidate some opponents but I think Plano's huge fan base will give the players the extra intangibles to be confident and fired up to play.

Plus, you need to beat them for last year's PESH team that should have won state. Good Luck PLANO.

Don't go there... so close and yet so far...:(

[trap43xx]

Does Westfield like running pro formation lots of power sweeps, pulling lineman or do they run between the tackles? I heard their line averages 300+. Are they big slow types that take up space and put body on body or are they athletic.

The O-line is fun to watch if you like the detail of football. They trap, counter, reach and pancake - quickly. The tackles are big and fast; guards not so big but faster. Very well coached and great at making adjustments during the half and half time. What I have seen this year is that as the game progresses they get more and more movement off the line. Gimm at tight end is a beast and no one beats him.

This will be a great game between two great team. :) Look back over the last few months and you see both of these teams mentioned or highlighted in many threads. Injury free is a good way to end the discussion. See you Saturday!!! Go Stangs!!!

[PaulinPlano]

See Westlake folks, this is the Plano "Mystique". Most of what you see from me is response to personal attacts, and arrogance. But yes, there is a longtime dislike for for them. Usually just saying Southlake and 0-10, and they shut up. Many people I know in the DFW area envy The honest elite programs in the area and there are some. Whats to envy with Plano*?
Westlake, looking at your record and from what I know about your team, you should take care of business. Lots of folks in the Dfw area are pulling for you.
BTW, the last time the team I follow played them the score was My team 23, them 7.;)

Gray, I stay out of your business with PWF. But that statement is a stretch. I would imagine that most don't care one way or the other outside of the respective cities. But people tend to root for teams in their own area more than not.

I wish you two would get a beer, kiss and make up.:p

[PaulinPlano]

Their defense is very physical and fast. I mean super-fast. Lots of playmakers on the line and in the backfield. The lines are at 290lbs avg. on offense, 280lbs on defense with the biggest at 320lbs(DT). They hit very hard and they get the job done quickly. Stony Point only had 1 first down the entire 4th Qtr.

That is very big!:eek:

[Butch Fifield]

no prediction here. i just look forward to seeing my first Wildcat game this year, now that they are playing somewhat close to me. this really should be a great game, a game you really can't predict.

[Gazelle]

Does Westfield like running pro formation lots of power sweeps, pulling lineman or do they run between the tackles? I heard their line averages 300+. Are they big slow types that take up space and put body on body or are they athletic.

From what remember from last year's game (I know - this year, EVERTHING is different) w/ East, Westfield played mostly between the tackles, but would run the corners to keep the defense honest. Keenan spied the running back and was free to roam the field. This was effective in the 1st half. East also got out to a strong offensive start, w/ Rico hitting deep and scrambling effectively. Westfield had some very strong LBs and run several blitz schemes that Rico wormed out of early. The game changed when Rico sustained a hit on a scramble that resulted in his rebreaking his collarbone. Jeff Emens came in and was not as effective eluding the blitze. Ringo adjusted by running Keenan as a TE and assisting w/ blocking and Slater (a Burkhead-like player), who was hurt by an ankle sprain, was also reduced to blitz protection. By the end of the game, Jeff had settled in and had 1 or 2 defensive stops been made, well........

The double duty hurt Keenan in Q4, and Westfield wore down the East defense with their power running game. They could not make the stops when they needed to. East had several 3 and outs deep in their own territory, and it seems to me like the second half was played almost entirely in the East defensive side of the field.

Westfield has about the same size as Rockwall and Allen on the Oline, and I don't think anyone will be more athletic (and aggresive) than Allen, Rockwall and Buckner in high school football, I've seen Northshore, they are very much like Allen, and were better than Westfield in early October.

I'm sure Brence and Ringo have been talking about Westfield's schemes and tendencies, and Holland(?, Planos FB) will be well briefed on blitz coverage and escape routes to keep the pressure off Megers. I hope Brence has Burkhead getting some QB snaps this week. And I hope he works on punt coverage, as Westfield's returns were probably as important as Rico going down in the final outcome of the game. And stay away from the 3 and outs. I think Westfield will have problems w/ Christian and Lott, especially downfield.

[WILDCAT27]

Burkhead at QB... you obviously didn't see any games last year, Quarterback is not his position unless its a direct snap from the 5 yard line. He is an outstanding HS running back, and he needs to stay at that position if Plano wants to win.

I see this as being a very run oriented game for Plano, giving Burkhead as many touches as possible, and opening up quick passing strikes from Meger and utilize Lott, Davis and Christian.

Sounds like it will be a VERY good game if both sides bring it all to the field. Wish I could be there, but Finals and term papers are calling my name...hopefully Plano makes it to semis so i can watch the Wildcats when i come home for the break.

P-L-AA-N-Ooooo

[East of Custer Rd]

You think Ringo is helping Brence with some insider info. from last year's game?

From what remember from last year's game (I know - this year, EVERTHING is different) w/ East, Westfield played mostly between the tackles, but would run the corners to keep the defense honest. Keenan spied the running back and was free to roam the field. This was effective in the 1st half. East also got out to a strong offensive start, w/ Rico hitting deep and scrambling effectively. Westfield had some very strong LBs and run several blitz schemes that Rico wormed out of early. The game changed when Rico sustained a hit on a scramble that resulted in his rebreaking his collarbone. Jeff Emens came in and was not as effective eluding the blitze. Ringo adjusted by running Keenan as a TE and assisting w/ blocking and Slater (a Burkhead-like player), who was hurt by an ankle sprain, was also reduced to blitz protection. By the end of the game, Jeff had settled in and had 1 or 2 defensive stops been made, well........

The double duty hurt Keenan in Q4, and Westfield wore down the East defense with their power running game. They could not make the stops when they needed to. East had several 3 and outs deep in their own territory, and it seems to me like the second half was played almost entirely in the East defensive side of the field.

Westfield has about the same size as Rockwall and Allen on the Oline, and I don't think anyone will be more athletic (and aggresive) than Allen, Rockwall and Buckner in high school football, I've seen Northshore, they are very much like Allen, and were better than Westfield in early October.

I'm sure Brence and Ringo have been talking about Westfield's schemes and tendencies, and Holland(?, Planos FB) will be well briefed on blitz coverage and escape routes to keep the pressure off Megers. I hope Brence has Burkhead getting some QB snaps this week. And I hope he works on punt coverage, as Westfield's returns were probably as important as Rico going down in the final outcome of the game. And stay away from the 3 and outs. I think Westfield will have problems w/ Christian and Lott, especially downfield.

[Gazelle]

Burkhead at QB... you obviously didn't see any games last year, Quarterback is not his position unless its a direct snap from the 5 yard line. He is an outstanding HS running back, and he needs to stay at that position if Plano wants to win.

Sounds like it will be a VERY good game if both sides bring it all to the field. Wish I could be there, but Finals and term papers are calling my name...hopefully Plano makes it to semis so i can watch the Wildcats when i come home for the break.

P-L-AA-N-Ooooo

My point is exactly what you stated, the direct snap to a very good RB that wants to score a TD everytime he touches the ball will be vital. AND if Megers is forced out, I would prefer to have Burkhead getting a direct snap rather than forcing a little used QB into a very high pressure situation. Westfield will tee off on him, just like they did to Jeff Emens last year. AND Emens is a good passing QB who started 5 or 6 games last year. If I remember right, Allen beat Westfield because Dick put his team on his shoulders and carried them to the final game winning TD late in the game, and won w/ his legs, not his arm. I suspect the same thing could happen this year for Plano, either w/ Megers or Burkhead.

[WildcatFan]

From what remember from last year's game (I know - this year, EVERTHING is different) w/ East, Westfield played mostly between the tackles, but would run the corners to keep the defense honest. Keenan spied the running back and was free to roam the field. This was effective in the 1st half. East also got out to a strong offensive start, w/ Rico hitting deep and scrambling effectively. Westfield had some very strong LBs and run several blitz schemes that Rico wormed out of early. The game changed when Rico sustained a hit on a scramble that resulted in his rebreaking his collarbone. Jeff Emens came in and was not as effective eluding the blitze. Ringo adjusted by running Keenan as a TE and assisting w/ blocking and Slater (a Burkhead-like player), who was hurt by an ankle sprain, was also reduced to blitz protection. By the end of the game, Jeff had settled in and had 1 or 2 defensive stops been made, well........

The double duty hurt Keenan in Q4, and Westfield wore down the East defense with their power running game. They could not make the stops when they needed to. East had several 3 and outs deep in their own territory, and it seems to me like the second half was played almost entirely in the East defensive side of the field.

Westfield has about the same size as Rockwall and Allen on the Oline, and I don't think anyone will be more athletic (and aggresive) than Allen, Rockwall and Buckner in high school football, I've seen Northshore, they are very much like Allen, and were better than Westfield in early October.

I'm sure Brence and Ringo have been talking about Westfield's schemes and tendencies, and Holland(?, Planos FB) will be well briefed on blitz coverage and escape routes to keep the pressure off Megers. I hope Brence has Burkhead getting some QB snaps this week. And I hope he works on punt coverage, as Westfield's returns were probably as important as Rico going down in the final outcome of the game. And stay away from the 3 and outs. I think Westfield will have problems w/ Christian and Lott, especially downfield.

I think stamina is going to determine this outcome. I don't think they can keep up the pace for 4 quarters. Running the ball is not going to fly all game with Plano and bend don't break is going to lull them into mistakes. I see the Westfield D on the field all day and by the late 3rd and 4th they will sucking for air which is when we will break the back.

I think they are also going to have a hard time reading us people are not giving us credit and that's fine but this squad is changing it up, Power I, Shot gun spread, mid lines, TE loads, quick draws the days of One Dimension Wildcat Ball is over.

I predict an exciting game through half but in the third its over.

Plano 34 Westfield 14

[slim_bugga06]

I think stamina is going to determine this outcome. I don't think they can keep up the pace for 4 quarters. Running the ball is not going to fly all game with Plano and bend don't break is going to lull them into mistakes. I see the Westfield D on the field all day and by the late 3rd and 4th they will sucking for air which is when we will break the back.

I think they are also going to have a hard time reading us people are not giving us credit and that's fine but this squad is changing it up, Power I, Shot gun spread, mid lines, TE loads, quick draws the days of One Dimension Wildcat Ball is over.

I predict an exciting game through half but in the third its over.

Plano 34 Westfield 14


It seems as though Plano isn't too confident running a single offense, instead multiple formations and stuff like that. Spread, Option, Power I, Westfield has beat them all. Good luck running them all against a championship-caliber defense like Westfield's, you'll need every one of them.:D

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

It seems as though Plano isn't too confident running a single offense, instead multiple formations and stuff like that. Spread, Option, Power I, Westfield has beat them all. Good luck running them all against a championship-caliber defense like Westfield's, you'll need every one of them.:D

What does Westfield do if Plano shuts down and contains the run? What do they do then? It's always good to have options on offense especially when you can just as easily execute power I formation or 4 wide.

[lonny24]

Their defense is very physical and fast. I mean super-fast. Lots of playmakers on the line and in the backfield. The lines are at 290lbs avg. on offense, 280lbs on defense with the biggest at 320lbs(DT). They hit very hard and they get the job done quickly. Stony Point only had 1 first down the entire 4th Qtr.



I watched them against Bmt. Westbrook and Klein, I really don't think they are that big! The have some big guys and then some small guys. I wouldn't say that either line averages more than 250-260.:D

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

I watched them against Bmt. Westbrook and Klein, I really don't think they are that big! The have some big guys and then some small guys. I wouldn't say that either line averages more than 250-260.:D

Don't forget they also all ran 4.5 40's and they stand 6 foot 6 six and breath fire from the mouths.:)

[slcdragonfan]

Don't forget they also all ran 4.5 40's and they stand 6 foot 6 six and breath fire from the mouths.:)

I thought in High School all athletes ran 4.3 40's?? Your guys are slow according to many posters on here.;):D;)

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

I thought in High School all athletes ran 4.3 40's?? Your guys are slow according to many posters on here.;):D;)

I was talking about their OLINE. Of course their skill position players go 4.3

[slcdragonfan]

I was talking about their OLINE. Of course their skill position players go 4.3

O-Line goes 4.3, D-Line goes 4.3, waterboy goes 4.3, QB's MOM goes 4.3, thats the way I hear it. Heck, during the high school football playoffs, I think the WHOLE SCHOOL goes 4.3, right? School bus drivers are 4.4 tho.;)

[WHS23]

What does Westfield do if Plano shuts down and contains the run? What do they do then? It's always good to have options on offense especially when you can just as easily execute power I formation or 4 wide.

The woodlands went into the game thinking Westfield couldn't pass and what happened? Walker through for four touchdowns!!!!

It's not that Westfield can't pass....... We just don't have to very much with the running game we have!!!!

If im not mistaken, Westfields QB has more Passing TD's than Plano's QB! Westfield is alot more offensively ballanced this year than they were last year!!!!!

[KLH75287]

O-Line goes 4.3, D-Line goes 4.3, waterboy goes 4.3, QB's MOM goes 4.3, thats the way I hear it. Heck, during the high school football playoffs, I think the WHOLE SCHOOL goes 4.3, right? School bus drivers are 4.4 tho.;)

Of course they do. That's the rules. Every team has at least 4-5 guys that run a 4.3 in pads, or they are not elegible for the playoff discussions on this board.

It's under the chapter and sub-section entitled Hallucinations! :o

[trap43xx]

What does Westfield do if Plano shuts down and contains the run? What do they do then? It's always good to have options on offense especially when you can just as easily execute power I formation or 4 wide.

No one has. Ever. But the answer is simple. We pass. Just ask the Woodlands. WHS has 4 tailbacks that can and have scored from anywhere. I agree, it is good to have options.

I still think it will be a good game and no amount of cynicism can take the away from the fact that both teams are good and will be playing at their best. WHS players, coaches and fans understand that and welcome the challenge. Our kids will play snap to whistle because that's all they know. We expect Plano will too.

[trap43xx]

I listened to the DFW reporters give their take picking Plano in a wash. Here is what the Houston Chronicle guys have to say about the same game:

http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/

[Gazelle]

Of course they do. That's the rules. Every team has at least 4-5 guys that run a 4.3 in pads, or they are not elegible for the playoff discussions on this board.

It's under the chapter and sub-section entitled Hallucinations! :o

That is 4.3 ON GRASS!!!
On the rug, you had better be able to post a 4.2 w/ a 48" vertical, or you have absolutely no cred here.

[bigdaddydog]

I listened to the DFW reporters give their take picking Plano in a wash. Here is what the Houston Chronicle guys have to say about the same game:

http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/

OMG, I feel so bad for you guys down south. Now I know why they call it the Houston Moronicle. That has got to be the worst site I have ever seen. Oh it's got lots of stuff on it it just looks like a crank head from Johnson county put it together!! :eek:

WOW. Ok The one guys had some good stuff to say but the second guy, Bo Walker will not have a second bad game, He'll take Westfield. Shoot man I'm taking Westfield in this game and it's based on a lot more than one player.

Don't make me go over to Rivals and ask AK for his ANALysis of the game is...! :eek::cool:


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[planoball34]

It seems as though Plano isn't too confident running a single offense, instead multiple formations and stuff like that. Spread, Option, Power I, Westfield has beat them all. Good luck running them all against a championship-caliber defense like Westfield's, you'll need every one of them.:D

How many state championships has Westfield won out of curiousity?

[WHS23]

How many state championships has Westfield won out of curiousity?

None.....yet!! How many state championships has Plano won RECENTLY or better yet how many regional finals have they been in:D:rolleyes:

[martymus06]

Westfield's year....enough said.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

None.....yet!! How many state championships has Plano won RECENTLY or better yet how many regional finals have they been in:D:rolleyes:

The last one we won we ran through westfield. Maybe Dejavu?

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

None.....yet!! How many state championships has Plano won RECENTLY or better yet how many regional finals have they been in:D:rolleyes:

Region finals in 05 and lost to SLC by 10. What's your point? This is 2007.

[WHS23]

Region finals in 05 and lost to SLC by 10. What's your point? This is 2007.

That was my point!!!! I know it's 2007....... I was just responding to Planoball34;)

See ya Saturday:D:)

[stangsfan]

Region finals in 05 and lost to SLC by 10. What's your point? This is 2007.

That makes my earlier question (that was ignored) even more relevant, what happened to last year - Plano didn't even make the PO's?

[bigdaddydog]

That was my point!!!! I know it's 2007....... I was just responding to Planoball34;)

See ya Saturday:D:)

Standard Plano trickery. Pull out the old "How many state titles do YOU have?" routine... :puke get's old.

The Plano fans and team in person have usually exhibited much more class that some of the folks that post to the message boards so take it all with a grain of salt There are many very good people on both sides of this game.

Good luck to both teams.


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[Planofan2007]

That was my point!!!! I know it's 2007....... I was just responding to Planoball34;)

See ya Saturday:D:)


I beleive Planoball34 is a Plano East fan so I am not sure why he would ask that question.

[WHS23]

Standard Plano trickery. Pull out the old "How many state titles do YOU have?" routine... :puke get's old.

The Plano fans and team in person have usually exhibited much more class that some of the folks that post to the message boards so take it all with a grain of salt There are many very good people on both sides of this game.

Good luck to both teams.


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I sure hope so...... Seems like many plano fans think there S*** don't stink and that their Gods gift ot Earth!!! Anyways, looking forward to a great game on Saturday and i'm sure both teams players and fans will show great class no matter the outcome:)

[stangsfan]

Standard Plano trickery. Pull out the old "How many state titles do YOU have?" routine... :puke get's old.


The last time Plano won state, most of the players on the field were maybe 3 or 4 years old, so I'm not sure how that little factoid has relavence to those who hit the field this Saturday.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

The last time Plano won state, most of the players on the field were maybe 3 or 4 years old, so I'm not sure how that little factoid has relavence to those who hit the field this Saturday.

That maby be so. however, in the program from 7th grade on the history of the wildcats and what they have accomplished and what it takes to reach that level of success is in grained with everyone that has gone through the program so by the time they get to the varsity level their is a sense of keeping the program at a high standard and striving to be compared to the great teams in the past.

In small way it does help the players in the present.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

I sure hope so...... Seems like many plano fans think there S*** don't stink and that their Gods gift ot Earth!!! Anyways, looking forward to a great game on Saturday and i'm sure both teams players and fans will show great class no matter the outcome:)

Being proud of ones history and success over the last 70 years is not thinking our stuff don't stink. Plano had been down for quite a few years until 2005 and Plano fans on here are excited to be in the hunt for the first to 8 title chase and being recongized on a state wide level. So if they get a little over zealous then I think you could understand. Have you seen all the MOJO fans flood this site this year? Same thing.

Trust me at the game the players, coaches and fans exhibit nothing but class. No trash talking no grand standing after a big play. It will be intense.

[grayowl60]

None.....yet!! How many state championships has Plano won RECENTLY or better yet how many regional finals have they been in:D:rolleyes:
Thay dont like that kind of question;)
I have been told that I should not post to Plano* threads, but can I post to A Westfield thread? I was looking at yalls website and some pictures, of the Stony Point game. Hot Dang I saw what looked like a tight, straight T formation. Looked like a goal line Offense. When a team lines up like that they are saying "We are about to run right at you and stuff it, well you know"
Try to stop us!!! I love it. The team you are playing have likely not seen anything like that since little Carter kicked thier...ah rear ends in 06. I am starting to like the STANGS more and more.
I just made a quick look at some records, and here is what I came up with
I could be off on some years. Plano* SENIOR Highs PO record, last 10 years;
96...lost in round 1
97...no PO
98...lost in the 3rd round
99...lost in round 1
00...lost in 2nd round
01...lost in 2nd round
02... no PO
03...Lost in round 2
04...NO Po
05... Lost in 4th round (after sqeeking by DeSoto in round 1)
06...No POs
Just for info. What is Westfield record in those years?

[stangsfan]

Thay dont like that kind of question;)
I have been told that I should not post to Plano* threads, but can I post to A Westfield thread? I was looking at yalls website and some pictures, of the Stony Point game. Hot Dang I saw what looked like a tight, straight T formation. Looked like a goal line Offense. When a team lines up like that they are saying "We are about to run right at you and stuff it, well you know"
Try to stop us!!! I love it. The team you are playing have likely not seen anything like that since little Carter kicked thier...ah rear ends in 06. I am starting to like the STANGS more and more.
I just made a quick look at some records, and here is what I came up with
I could be off on some years. Plano* SENIOR Highs PO record, last 10 years;
96...lost in round 1
97...no PO
98...lost in the 3rd round
99...lost in round 1
00...lost in 2nd round
01...lost in 2nd round
02... no PO
03...Lost in round 2
04...NO Po
05... Lost in 4th round (after sqeeking by DeSoto in round 1)
06...No POs
Just for info. What is Westfield record in those years?

WF recent playoffs -

04...lost to Tyler Lee in the State Champ Game
05...lost to Judson in the State Semi's
06...lost to Allen in the Regional Champ game

I'll try and dig up the ancient stuff...

[New Westfield Fan]

That maby be so. however, in the program from 7th grade on the history of the wildcats and what they have accomplished and what it takes to reach that level of success is in grained with everyone that has gone through the program so by the time they get to the varsity level their is a sense of keeping the program at a high standard and striving to be compared to the great teams in the past.

In small way it does help the players in the present.

I guess that's why they persevered to the district title last year......oops

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

I guess that's why they persevered to the district title last year......oops

Funny!! we had some players that didn't do to well in history class.

[New Westfield Fan]

Funny!! we had some players that didn't do to well in history class.

We could start a whole entire thread on 'No Pass - No Play'.....

[slim_bugga06]

WF recent playoffs -

04...lost to Tyler Lee in the State Champ Game
05...lost to Judson in the State Semi's
06...lost to Allen in the Regional Champ game

I'll try and dig up the ancient stuff...

They missed the playoffs in 03' with a winning record. And Lufkin beat em in 01' Quaterfinals.

[Magellan]

Two things:

(1) Sorry, I've lived in the Houston area all my life and that's the first time I've heard it called the Moronicle.
But, at the same time, the Chronicle guys are at least enough of journalists where they didn't say "I don't know much about ______, but.....," which is what the DMN guys said. Check the tape.
The Chronicle guys may be making a "homer" pick, but at least they don't prove themselves to be ignorant.
"It's better to say nothing and be thought an idiot, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
(2) Regarding carrying on a tradition from that 1994 team (let alone back in the 50's and 60's when there were less than half as many schools), if they have players suiting up left over from that team, we need to call the UIL.

[ASH1157]

As a reminder to anyone who cares, Westfield did manage to beat Plano East last year AND took Allen to OT. So their recent history against District 9-5A teams with great offenses is pretty solid, defensively speaking.

At this point in the playoffs, it starts to be more about which team wants it more. And, I think with all that Westfield faced in the early season, they have a lot more to play for than Plano does. That might backfire on them if they can't keep their emotions in check. However, I'm thinking they're used to these feelings by now, and will not let it get the better of them.

Westfield - 28
Plano - 21

[grayowl60]

As a reminder to anyone who cares, Westfield did manage to beat Plano East last year AND took Allen to OT. So their recent history against District 9-5A teams with great offenses is pretty solid, defensively speaking.

At this point in the playoffs, it starts to be more about which team wants it more. And, I think with all that Westfield faced in the early season, they have a lot more to play for than Plano does. That might backfire on them if they can't keep their emotions in check. However, I'm thinking they're used to these feelings by now, and will not let it get the better of them.

Westfield - 28
Plano - 21
Good post...remember the hamstring play!!!:(

[bigdaddydog]

Two things:

(1) Sorry, I've lived in the Houston area all my life and that's the first time I've heard it called the Moronicle.
But, at the same time, the Chronicle guys are at least enough of journalists where they didn't say "I don't know much about ______, but.....," which is what the DMN guys said. Check the tape.
The Chronicle guys may be making a "homer" pick, but at least they don't prove themselves to be ignorant.
"It's better to say nothing and be thought an idiot, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
(2) Regarding carrying on a tradition from that 1994 team (let alone back in the 50's and 60's when there were less than half as many schools), if they have players suiting up left over from that team, we need to call the UIL.

LOL, Who said our DFW reporters were any better? OMG, Where do I start with them? Oh never mind :D

It was some Houston guys on here that introduced me to the term Moronicle. I think we were doing QB stats.


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[RRSP1]

There's a chance for rain here in Round Rock this Saturday.

Here's one Stony Point parent that may come sit in the rain (again) and cheer on Westfield. Hope you folks don't mind some blue & gold sitting with you. :)

[Butch Fifield]

I went back and read this whole thread. Despite an early PESH fan and a guy from Garland throughout the whole thing, it was a very nice respectful thread.

[New Westfield Fan]

There's a chance for rain here in Round Rock this Saturday.

Here's one Stony Point parent that may come sit in the rain (again) and cheer on Westfield. Hope you folks don't mind some blue & gold sitting with you. :)

Youre welcome on our side for sure! As are any of your fans/players. We would love to have you out there with us.

[HomeofChampions'06]

Plano 30
Westfield 28

or

Westfield 20
Plano 17

[New Westfield Fan]

Plano 30
Westfield 28

or

Westfield 20
Plano 17

Way to clear the air with that post......

[bigdaddydog]

Way to clear the air with that post......

LMAO!! :D

I didn't know John Kerry was into Texas HS football?


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[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

There's a chance for rain here in Round Rock this Saturday.

Here's one Stony Point parent that may come sit in the rain (again) and cheer on Westfield. Hope you folks don't mind some blue & gold sitting with you. :)


haha..dont mind at all..but after last week..i would definately mind the rain!! :D

[RRSP1]

haha..dont mind at all..but after last week..i would definately mind the rain!! :D

I know it's not much fun for the fans & band, but I think your team should relish bad weather - you're battle tested in it and can approach bad conditions with a "bring it" attitude. I think Westfield's offense & defense is ready made for the nastiest conditions. Not that we (Stony Point) did that bad last week, but Westfield seemed to have that little extra edge in the worst of conditions, and the tight score reflected it in the end.

Good luck, and travel safe. The field at the Palace drains well and won't be much different to play on than Bowers was last week. Is Westfield home side or visitors?

[IbleedBlackandRed(RIP#11)]

we're visitors..which is good.

i like our white jersey's better :) but im impressed by the way yall played last week! I think its kind of funny how everyone talks about how there weren't too many teams in district 14 but like 3 of them are still in the PO's..yall might still be too if yall hadn't played us.

[rrfootball]

i say westfield wins, but barely. i think it comes down to the last couple of minutes of the game.

westfield-20
plano-17

[slim_bugga06]

There's a chance for rain here in Round Rock this Saturday.

Here's one Stony Point parent that may come sit in the rain (again) and cheer on Westfield. Hope you folks don't mind some blue & gold sitting with you. :)


Mid to Low 70s with a 30% chance of rain for the evening. I hope evening is after 5:00p!!:eek:

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Mid to Low 70s with a 30% chance of rain for the evening. I hope evening is after 5:00p!!:eek:

Looks like good weather. Looking forward to it.

[slim_bugga06]

Wow this is gonna be an epic battle!!:D

[lonny24]

:Censor::Censor::Censor::Censor::Censor:

[NHB06]

Just curious as to when everyone is leaving for the game? Part of my family is leaving from Plano tonight and staying in RR at a hotel. The other part (me included) is leaving at 8:30AM in the morning. 8 of us total. How about other Plano fans? Westfield fans?

[WHS23]

Just curious as to when everyone is leaving for the game? Part of my family is leaving from Plano tonight and staying in RR at a hotel. The other part (me included) is leaving at 8:30AM in the morning. 8 of us total. How about other Plano fans? Westfield fans?

I'm leaving tonight......My fiance's parents live in South Austin:) Can't wait for the game:D

[slim_bugga06]

I'm leaving at 10:00am from Houston.

[New Westfield Fan]

I'm leaving at 10:00am from Houston.

Im leaving Houston at 9-930

[Butch Fifield]

Plano fan leaving at around 11:00 from San Antonio.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Just curious as to when everyone is leaving for the game? Part of my family is leaving from Plano tonight and staying in RR at a hotel. The other part (me included) is leaving at 8:30AM in the morning. 8 of us total. How about other Plano fans? Westfield fans?

I'm already down here. I borrowed my inlaws RV and I am parked in stadium parking lot and getting some work done. Tailgating is starting early!!:D

[EastSIDE]

From what remember from last year's game (I know - this year, EVERTHING is different) w/ East, Westfield played mostly between the tackles, but would run the corners to keep the defense honest. Keenan spied the running back and was free to roam the field. This was effective in the 1st half. East also got out to a strong offensive start, w/ Rico hitting deep and scrambling effectively. Westfield had some very strong LBs and run several blitz schemes that Rico wormed out of early. The game changed when Rico sustained a hit on a scramble that resulted in his rebreaking his collarbone. Jeff Emens came in and was not as effective eluding the blitze. Ringo adjusted by running Keenan as a TE and assisting w/ blocking and Slater (a Burkhead-like player), who was hurt by an ankle sprain, was also reduced to blitz protection. By the end of the game, Jeff had settled in and had 1 or 2 defensive stops been made, well........

The double duty hurt Keenan in Q4, and Westfield wore down the East defense with their power running game. They could not make the stops when they needed to. East had several 3 and outs deep in their own territory, and it seems to me like the second half was played almost entirely in the East defensive side of the field.



Westfield has about the same size as Rockwall and Allen on the Oline, and I don't think anyone will be more athletic (and aggresive) than Allen, Rockwall and Buckner in high school football, I've seen Northshore, they are very much like Allen, and were better than Westfield in early October.

I'm sure Brence and Ringo have been talking about Westfield's schemes and tendencies, and Holland(?, Planos FB) will be well briefed on blitz coverage and escape routes to keep the pressure off Megers. I hope Brence has Burkhead getting some QB snaps this week. And I hope he works on punt coverage, as Westfield's returns were probably as important as Rico going down in the final outcome of the game. And stay away from the 3 and outs. I think Westfield will have problems w/ Christian and Lott, especially downfield.

Gazelle-I would agree with getting Burkhead involved in the QB area some, Plano will only get one chance this year to win state, they might as well pull out all the stops. Plano's current QB has done a quality job getting the ball to the wealth of talent around him, so I don't think you are taking anything away from him by putting Burkhead in some at QB on passing and running plays, it would really mix up a S.W., and allow Plano to get #5 in the game at the slot, plus Burkhead has a cannon and is a very accurate passer, so you would be gaining options with #5 and confusing the defense. Plano is stupid for not running that spread offense last year. Burkhead's running ability would allow him to take off and get big chunks of yardage from the QB position which could mix up S.W. and would definitely put a strain on a big, quick and fast defense.

EAST WILL GO STATE IN 08'

[Butch Fifield]

I'm already down here. I borrowed my inlaws RV and I am parked in stadium parking lot

wow. i am willing to bet you are the only person there so far.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Gazelle-I would agree with getting Burkhead involved in the QB area some, that would really mix up S.W., Burkhead has a cannon and is a very accurate passer. Plano is stupid for not running that offense last year. Burkhead's running ability would allow him to take off and get big chuncks of yardage from the QB position which could mix up S.W. and would definitely put a strain on a big, quick and fast defense.

Maybe Plano will install the Arkansas "Wild Hog" formation, instead of Mcfadden running or thowing you have Burkhead. They had Burkhead in the QB position against Rockwall to get his 5th touchdown down on the goalline. Maybe they'll expand the play options with a possible pass.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

wow. i am willing to bet you are the only person there so far.


Their a few maintance workers hanging around and a few shoppers who got lost looking for the outlets.:D

[bigdaddydog]

I'm already down here. I borrowed my inlaws RV and I am parked in stadium parking lot and getting some work done. Tailgating is starting early!!:D

I hope you guys will be up by 6am cause that's when we were thinking of getting in town. If your RV starts to rock violently and you hear people yelling earthquake!!! :eek:, just go back to sleep. those pesky central texas earthquakes don't usually last more than 30 seconds!! :D

Enjoy the game!! :)

~

[Jayhawker]

Plano 30
Westfield 28

or

Westfield 20
Plano 17

dazed & confuzed...:confused:

[Favpack]

This could be the game of the day - under radar for sure.

[chickenheart1]

It's 1:26 am and I am trying to figure out how I'm going to get up at 6:30 am and drive to Round Rock. Then I had visions of Rex Burkheads dancing in my head and thought, wow, maybe another 5 rushing touchdowns. Yep, that'll do it.:cool:

[WHS23]

It's 1:26 am and I am trying to figure out how I'm going to get up at 6:30 am and drive to Round Rock. Then I had visions of Rex Burkheads dancing in my head and thought, wow, maybe another 5 rushing touchdowns. Yep, that'll do it.:cool:

Buddy, you must have already been asleep and dreaming:eek::eek: It's not going to happen:D

[NHB06]

Buddy, you must have already been asleep and dreaming:eek::eek: It's not going to happen:D

Plano 31 Westfield 19. Way to go Cats. Next up: Skyline.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Plano showed up today and totally shut down Westfields running game. If Westfield had to pass to win you knew they were in trouble.

Great effort in all areas of the game. Half way to history #8

[hollywood]

Plano 31 Westfield 19. Way to go Cats. Next up: Skyline.

Plano vs. Skyline sounds like a great game!

[chickenheart1]

What happened to the Westfield fans and was that not the worst officiating you have ever seen?:eek:

[chickenheart1]

Another great turnout of Wildcat fans!:notworthy It's always cool to watch 'em poor in early. WHAT ABOUT THAT CLOCK MANAGEMENT BY THE OFFICIALS!!!:mad: I have never seen anything like it. I think the officiating team ran to their cars and got out of town as fast as they could. I hope they don't officiate any other playoff games for anyone. On a positive note, what a game. Our defense seems to own running teams. We have to stop letting up though.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Buddy, you must have already been asleep and dreaming:eek::eek: It's not going to happen:D

Your right he only had 2 TD's, but it was enough to win. Westfield has a good team but penalities killed you today. Very physical game.

[WHS23]

Your right he only had 2 TD's, but it was enough to win. Westfield has a good team but penalities killed you today. Very physical game.

Very true, penalties absolutely killed us yesterday!!!! No way you can beat a great team like Plano by committing that many COSTLY penalties....... Turnaround point in that game was us not scoring when we had the ball on the 1 yd. line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally took the focus away from those kids.

I don't feel that the refs let this game be decided on the field!!!! They had way too much influence on the outcome of the game and after Plano was up 31-6 then they quit throwing flags on every :Censor: play!

With that said, Plano was the better team yesterday!!! Good luck the rest of the way!

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Very true, penalties absolutely killed us yesterday!!!! No way you can beat a great team like Plano by committing that many COSTLY penalties....... Turnaround point in that game was us not scoring when we had the ball on the 1 yd. line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally took the focus away from those kids.

I don't feel that the refs let this game be decided on the field!!!! They had way too much influence on the outcome of the game and after Plano was up 31-6 then they quit throwing flags on every :Censor: play!

With that said, Plano was the better team yesterday!!! Good luck the rest of the way!

The refs were poor for both teams. I started getting pretty nervous mid way through the 4th quarter. I thought WF was going to make a 4 touchdown comeback.

[WHS23]

The refs were poor for both teams. I started getting pretty nervous mid way through the 4th quarter. I thought WF was going to make a 4 touchdown comeback.

I agree they were absolutely horrible:mad: When you have two heavyweight programs going head to head this deep into the playoffs, you have to let them play!

We had a chance to score that fourth TD with about four minutes left when our Qb overthrew that wide open reciever in the left side of the end zone:eek:(Damn wind):D

That would have mad it very interesting!!!

[chickenheart1]

I agree they were absolutely horrible:mad: When you have two heavyweight programs going head to head this deep into the playoffs, you have to let them play!

We had a chance to score that fourth TD with about four minutes left when our Qb overthrew that wide open reciever in the left side of the end zone:eek:(Damn wind):D

That would have mad it very interesting!!!
How about the illegal formation call on the 40 yard pass by Burkehead. I thought the play would be whistled dead if there is an illegal formation. They has to come up with something for the flag he threw.

[EKU92]

Your right he only had 2 TD's, but it was enough to win. Westfield has a good team but penalities killed you today. Very physical game.

Three

[EKU92]

Very true, penalties absolutely killed us yesterday!!!! No way you can beat a great team like Plano by committing that many COSTLY penalties....... Turnaround point in that game was us not scoring when we had the ball on the 1 yd. line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally took the focus away from those kids.

I don't feel that the refs let this game be decided on the field!!!! They had way too much influence on the outcome of the game and after Plano was up 31-6 then they quit throwing flags on every :Censor: play!

With that said, Plano was the better team yesterday!!! Good luck the rest of the way!

We had a couple of calls that went against us, a long halfback pass, and another long pass was called back, so Plano could say the same thing

[EKU92]

Maybe Plano will install the Arkansas "Wild Hog" formation, instead of Mcfadden running or thowing you have Burkhead. They had Burkhead in the QB position against Rockwall to get his 5th touchdown down on the goalline. Maybe they'll expand the play options with a possible pass.


I don't agree with upsetting the apple cart at this point, you would have to have a certain mentality to handle that situation. They should spread Burkhead out in the slot more, especially yesterday when they stacked 9 in the box, with no safeties.