Garland vs. Rowlett

[Black&Gold06]

Not too many Rowlett posters here...but maybe somebody besides Garland fans and Rough will join in...lets try to keep this on topic about football and not extraneous information that does not pertain to the game.

Sloan vs. Pierce
Garland's D vs. Pierce

[rich_pack]

Should be a good game. I will go with the upset, Rowlett by 3

[owlfan 1]

Owls defense is better than anything RHS has seen so far; the closest would be South Garland, and they held Rowlett down pretty well throughout (4 fumbles cost them the game). Pierce will get yards and may even break one, but I think the Garland defense will contain him for the most part (by contain I mean I don't think he'l gain 250+ yards).

To me, the key will be the Eagle defense. Garland has a lot of weapons, and I don't know if RHS can stop them all, especially with Dante Sloan back.

This should be a good game, but Garland may have the upper hand...

[garlandowl08]

This may be the best game in the district this year...Garland will may be a little over-confident of Sloan's skills, but I for one believe he's pretty good. Luckily for the Owls, if Sloan isn't producing, we have two very good tight ends in Kirk and Parker and the Owls can keep starters fresh better than any team in the area or maybe the state if you ask me (subs+very deep roster=fresh starters in the 4th quarter).

Rowlett has won pretty handily all season long except obviously in there loss to who proved to be a very good Plano team. Pearce has what it takes to be big in college, much less high school, so expect the tough Owl defense to swarm him.

Garland 31
Rowlett 21

[rowlettoline64]

Hey guys, I graduated from Rowlett last year and played guard for the Eagles. I just joined up so I figured this thread would be a good place to start, lol.

The Eagles have been strong except for their first game against Plano, who has turned out to be very good.

I believe Rowlett will take this one, and not just being a homer, but they do have a tough offense and a stout defense that is very stingy against the run. Garland will probably break a big run once, which they always do, but after that I wouldn't expect any big plays.

Rowlett needs to do what they do best, which is ball control. If they can have the ball for at least 10 more minutes than the Owls, Rowlett will win. This is going to be one of the biggest district games in a long time, I believe. Each team is locked up in a playoff spot so all that needs to be done is go play as hard as you can for 48 minutes, get the district title and wish each other the best of luck in the playoffs.

Rowlett takes it with a running game that won't give up..

Rowlett scores late and wins 31-24.

[owlfan 1]

Hey there, oline. I wondered when you would find your way over here. It'll be nice to get some RHS perspective on this board.

One thing in regard to your comment - GHS really doesn't rely on the big play. They will look to control the ball and the clock and wear down the RHS defense. They may get a big play here and there, but that is not their bread and butter. Rowlett will have to prevent Garland from converting on 3rd down - do that, and they'll be right in the game.

[lonny23]

Garland is the better team. I'll take them.

[UTftball05]

I believe this game will not be as close as people are estimating. Rowlett's football team and school have been hyping up this game the entire season, while Garland has been the underdog and just getting their business done. Rowlett has thought they are the best team in this district, and record wise they are correct. They have played some good teams in their pre district schedule but they have not seen a defense of garland's caliber all year. Andre Pierce has put up great stats and I think this game will be an exception. Look for Brandon Antwine to have a huge game and John Murphy to have some big hits on Pierce which will slow him down throughout the game. I predict Pierce to have around 25 carries for about 70-80 yards. Sloan on the other hand may start out slow after his 4 weeks off but by the end of the game he will be the headline. Look for a breakout game with Sloan trying to prove a point, as well as the O line of Garland who hasn't shown much all season but Sloan will make their job easier. Garland will come out strong and focused and leave with another district championship. Look for the game to start close and Garland will slowly pull ahead. Good luck to both in the playoffs. Garland 31- Rowlett 17

[GarlandOwl06]

I agree with everything you just said. Great post!!!

[ThEgReAtOnE]

I believe this game will not be as close as people are estimating. Rowlett's football team and school have been hyping up this game the entire season, while Garland has been the underdog and just getting their business done. Rowlett has thought they are the best team in this district, and record wise they are correct. They have played some good teams in their pre district schedule but they have not seen a defense of garland's caliber all year. Andre Pierce has put up great stats and I think this game will be an exception. Look for Brandon Antwine to have a huge game and John Murphy to have some big hits on Pierce which will slow him down throughout the game. I predict Pierce to have around 25 carries for about 70-80 yards. Sloan on the other hand may start out slow after his 4 weeks off but by the end of the game he will be the headline. Look for a breakout game with Sloan trying to prove a point, as well as the O line of Garland who hasn't shown much all season but Sloan will make their job easier. Garland will come out strong and focused and leave with another district championship. Look for the game to start close and Garland will slowly pull ahead. Good luck to both in the playoffs. Garland 31- Rowlett 17

I agree, but I think the score will be...

Garland 35
Rowlett 24

[GoOwls]

Something has been happening the last few weeks that has kind of been under the radar, so to speak. With Garland having Sloan and the O-lineman out on grades and Williams, a starter on O & D, along with other injuries and guys playing out of position, they have built up a bunch of confidence that they can win WITHOUT those guys. They look like a much more confident team that they were up through the Carter game.

The key to the game is Rowlett's passing game vs. Garland's secondary. If Rowlett doesn't establish the passing game, they will be one dimensional, and Garland can pack the line with all their speed and size and effectively shut down Pierce. Rowlett must make Garland's secondary respect their wideouts. If Garland can get a rush on the QB, it won't matter anyway as he won't have time to pass, much like Sachse's QB was harrassed.

If Garland can hold Pierce to under 150 yards, it's a slam dunk, because that means he didn't break too many long ones and was, not stopped, but contained, and Garland will win easily.

If Rowlett establishes the pass, it's anybodys game.

[Black&Gold06]

I think Garland will be able to contain the pass effectively...if you look at our secondary - even with injuries - we still have Murphy, McDowell, Johnson, Hamilton, V. Williams, Jacquez, Crosby to throw out there...most teams havent passed very effectively on us - yes a few big gains but that will happen if you have a decent passing team...the yards might be there but most of those have come in garbage time...and we tend to let teams pass to about the 40 then we buckle down.

[Gtown2006]

Something has been happening the last few weeks that has kind of been under the radar, so to speak. With Garland having Sloan and the O-lineman out on grades and Williams, a starter on O & D, along with other injuries and guys playing out of position, they have built up a bunch of confidence that they can win WITHOUT those guys. They look like a much more confident team that they were up through the Carter game.

The key to the game is Rowlett's passing game vs. Garland's secondary. If Rowlett doesn't establish the passing game, they will be one dimensional, and Garland can pack the line with all their speed and size and effectively shut down Pierce. Rowlett must make Garland's secondary respect their wideouts. If Garland can get a rush on the QB, it won't matter anyway as he won't have time to pass, much like Sachse's QB was harrassed.

If Garland can hold Pierce to under 150 yards, it's a slam dunk, because that means he didn't break too many long ones and was, not stopped, but contained, and Garland will win easily.

If Rowlett establishes the pass, it's anybodys game.
he is right
last game dwight hamilton one of the starting corners played hb and didnt look to bad at all they also brought in the backup Qb caldwell at running back, now that danta is back we can get him in and also let him get rest by bringing in players like these.
also if garland keeps on dumping the ball off to those tight ends it wont keep there secondary keying in on our run attack

[Roughrider]

This may be the best game in the district this year...Garland will may be a little over-confident of Sloan's skills, but I for one believe he's pretty good. Luckily for the Owls, if Sloan isn't producing, we have two very good tight ends in Kirk and Parker and the Owls can keep starters fresh better than any team in the area or maybe the state if you ask me (subs+very deep roster=fresh starters in the 4th quarter).

Rowlett has won pretty handily all season long except obviously in there loss to who proved to be a very good Plano team. Pearce has what it takes to be big in college, much less high school, so expect the tough Owl defense to swarm him.

Garland 31
Rowlett 21


Sachse game was close until end of 3rd quarter and if I'm not mistaken, SG was up by 10 in the 4th when they fumbled the ball away to lose 24-20?

[travisk44]

This is what I posted on another site:

This is the biggest "Battle for Lake Ray Hubbard" ever! A district championship is on the line.

My pick is:

Garland - 37
Rowlett - 29

Sorry Rowlett fans, I just wasn't impressed by your defense enough in the SG game to pick you. SG could, would and should have beaten you if they wouldn't have fumbled so many times and I think if Garland doesn't make the same mistakes SG did, Garland will win by a big margin!

[GarlandOwl06]

I am predicting a coming out party for donta sloan even though it really wouldnt be a "coming out" since we already know he is good, but i guess it is more of a re coming out party.

[StormingCowboy]

I am predicting a coming out party for donta sloan even though it really wouldnt be a "coming out" since we already know he is good, but i guess it is more of a re coming out party.

COMING BACK party!!!!

[gtowndrumma]

im predicting no more parties unitl playoffs are over......... just my thought on that one

[GarlandOwl06]

what???

[gtowndrumma]

w/ playoffs comin up pretty soon most of the football players are gonna cut back cuz we dont wanna have another playoff experience like freshman yr now do we?

[GTown02]

w/ playoffs comin up pretty soon most of the football players are gonna cut back cuz we dont wanna have another playoff experience like freshman yr now do we?
What happened freshman year? The L'view game?

[garlandowl08]

Garland will win...only a few more days, I'm already excited!

[ThEgReAtOnE]

Garland will win...only a few more days, I'm already excited!

Yeah, me too.....wish I could be there to see it!

Won't be in Dallas until Thanksgiving weekend....when hopefully Garland can be playing Copperas Cove in the Regional Semifinals...or perhaps, Longview vs Lufkin somewhere in East Texas!

[GarlandOwl06]

w/ playoffs comin up pretty soon most of the football players are gonna cut back cuz we dont wanna have another playoff experience like freshman yr now do we?


Ok a coming out party is a term used when someone is going to have a breakout game/performance............ not a literal party

[gtowndrumma]

i know, im just throwin it out there in case someone wants to start another argument over garland football players personal lives and how unsportsman like it is........ kinda like the one that went through the whole ghs garland high school thread.

[Roughrider]

i know, im just throwin it out there in case someone wants to start another argument over garland football players personal lives and how unsportsman like it is........ kinda like the one that went through the whole ghs garland high school thread.

You want it to end but keep throwing fuel on the fire :D Like blood to sharks!!

[gtowndrumma]

actually i was kinda blockin it off this time. figured it would start so i put the barriers down so it cant get out of control

[GoOwls]

Sachse game was close until end of 3rd quarter and if I'm not mistaken, SG was up by 10 in the 4th when they fumbled the ball away to lose 24-20?

Rough, Sachse was down by 21 at the half. It wasn't that close. You were there, right, supporting your team.........of course you were. :D

[Gtown2006]

:cool: is it just me or is this lil drummer boy a flake

[Roughrider]

Rough, Sachse was down by 21 at the half. It wasn't that close. You were there, right, supporting your team.........of course you were. :D

Actually the score was 17 to 6 at half... Thanks for your contribution wrong as it usually is! :D

[G-WHAT06]

Ok back to the football. I believe that Garland will dominate both sides of the ball the entire game. I also believe that it will not be a good game... for them.

[GoOwls]

Actually the score was 17 to 6 at half... Thanks for your contribution wrong as it usually is! :D

Right again Rough, 17-6, what a joke, you didn't even go. To hard to take watching the lambs to the slaughter......eh? It was 27-0 at the half, Garland, of course. I was pretty certain all I saw was terrified folks in maroon jackets with big R's on them, and no Sachse fans. Where did all ya'lls fans go that were at the Rowlett game? But, oh, you probably weren't at that one either. Poser. :D

[UTftball05]

Actually the score was 17 to 6 at half... Thanks for your contribution wrong as it usually is! :D

Well rough if you're talking about the Garland vs. Sachse game the score at half was actually 27-0 and it was 34-0 before josh phillips could score against the third string defense. Just making sure you knew how you stangs did since I'm pretty sure you did not make it out to that game.

[garland04]

Well rough if you're talking about the Garland vs. Sachse game the score at half was actually 27-0 and it was 34-0 before josh phillips could score against the third string defense. Just making sure you knew how you stangs did since I'm pretty sure you did not make it out to that game.


I think he was talking about the south v. sachse game.

[GoOwls]

I think he was talking about the south v. sachse game.

Who cares, I just like messing wit his wittle head. :D

[Roughrider]

Well rough if you're talking about the Garland vs. Sachse game the score at half was actually 27-0 and it was 34-0 before josh phillips could score against the third string defense. Just making sure you knew how you stangs did since I'm pretty sure you did not make it out to that game.


Acutally the game we were discussing a half time score on was Rowlett but thanks for your input!

[Roughrider]

Right again Rough, 17-6, what a joke, you didn't even go. To hard to take watching the lambs to the slaughter......eh? It was 27-0 at the half, Garland, of course. I was pretty certain all I saw was terrified folks in maroon jackets with big R's on them, and no Sachse fans. Where did all ya'lls fans go that were at the Rowlett game? But, oh, you probably weren't at that one either. Poser. :D


2x4!! We were talking or at least I was, about the Rowlett halftime score!! Scroll back up and take the time to read post!! Stale, you got nothing better than that? :D Call game over, I win again... Hey, I can put that on the bottom of all my post....


"I win again"

[Roughrider]

Right again Rough, 17-6, what a joke, you didn't even go. To hard to take watching the lambs to the slaughter......eh? It was 27-0 at the half, Garland, of course. I was pretty certain all I saw was terrified folks in maroon jackets with big R's on them, and no Sachse fans. Where did all ya'lls fans go that were at the Rowlett game? But, oh, you probably weren't at that one either. Poser. :D


Like I've stated before, anyone who goes to a Ollie game should be terrified...And not of the football play.... Wasn't that where the orignal ideal for Longest Yard was thought up??

[Roughrider]

I think he was talking about the south v. sachse game.

I would like for all the Ollies to bare witness to the fact that I was trying to have a football discussion and of course 2X4 starts all these contumelious insignificant posts... But hey, what do you expect?? :rolleyes:

[rowlettoline64]

Like I've stated before, anyone who goes to a Ollie game should be terrified...And not of the football play.... Wasn't that where the orignal ideal for Longest Yard was thought up??

Are you seriously scared to walk on the Garland side of a football game? I've walked through their student section with my "big maroon jacket" and no one has ever said anything to me.. hmm..

[GarlandOwl06]

He will say anything to tamper with someone

[Roughrider]

Are you seriously scared to walk on the Garland side of a football game? I've walked through their student section with my "big maroon jacket" and no one has ever said anything to me.. hmm..

No my friend, I was replying to the post by 2x4 about the Sachse fans and by the way, Rowlette players and fans.... Check out post 38 I believe, you see it, talks about the people in maroon letter jackets with big "R" on them, being scared?? Just food for thought.

[Roughrider]

Actually, RowletteOline64, it was original post #32.....

[owlfan 1]

Keep dumping fuel on the fire and you might get your eyebrows singed, Roughie...

oline: I'd be willing to bet that RHS fans will outnumber GHS fans at this one. This is the biggest game Rowlett has ever played...

[G-WHAT06]

Are you seriously scared to walk on the Garland side of a football game? I've walked through their student section with my "big maroon jacket" and no one has ever said anything to me.. hmm..

Somebody get this man a trophy, Garland fans are some of the most spirited fans that there are, we love our team, and we are verrrry proud, and we may very well be the most intense, but you will never see anyone of us start any trouble between any other students from any other schools. It is just friendly competition after all, right? We are just there to watch the game and have fun supporting our team, not to start a big fight between the schools.

[rowlettoline64]

Somebody get this man a trophy, Garland fans are some of the most spirited fans that there are, we love our team, and we are verrrry proud, and we may very well be the most intense, but you will never see anyone of us start any trouble between any other students from any other schools. It is just friendly competition after all, right? We are just there to watch the game and have fun supporting our team, not to start a big fight between the schools.

If your being sarcastic, let me straighten one thing up. I wasn't meaning to sound like a hardass. I meant it in the way that the fans won't bad mouth you when you walk through. It's just a game.

However, after being ON the field and in the trenches with G-Town, its a MUCH different story!

[G-WHAT06]

If your being sarcastic, let me straighten one thing up. I wasn't meaning to sound like a hardass. I meant it in the way that the fans won't bad mouth you when you walk through. It's just a game.

However, after being ON the field and in the trenches with G-Town, its a MUCH different story!

No sarcasm intended. I was just stating the faacts. Sorry if you misinterpreted what I said. I was not trying to make it out to be as if you were a hardass at all, all I wanted to say was that you were right about being on the Garland side, and us not being confrontational. :)

[G-WHAT06]

What I was saying was that Rough needs to stop talking about Garland fans b/c we are not thugs or "inmates" as he has so proudly posted about us.

[rowlettoline64]

What I was saying was that Rough needs to stop talking about Garland fans b/c we are not thugs or "inmates" as he has so proudly posted about us.

Well your must remember, he attends the newest high school in the district.. of course everything is perfect there!

[GoOwls]

Actually he doesn't attend there, he's a grown man (HA!) who is a frustrated football dad because he has daughters in band. Don't worry Rough, I had 2 daughters who didn't play football either, and my boy doesn't have an athletic bone in his body, just the way it is. You'll get over it with age. My kids are a bit older than yours, so I've had time to get over it. :)

[Roughrider]

Keep dumping fuel on the fire and you might get your eyebrows singed, Roughie...

oline: I'd be willing to bet that RHS fans will outnumber GHS fans at this one. This is the biggest game Rowlett has ever played...


And when have you known me to be afraid of a little fire :confused:

Besides, I didn't make the comments in post 32, that would be your boy 2x4..

[rowlettoline64]

Owlfan 1: I would bet with you on that. The Rowlett fans should be coming from EVERYWHERE to see this one. If you remember back to Week 4 in 2003 when Rowlett was going into their homecoming game against Garland when RHS was 4-0. We set the home attendance record at HBJ. I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see that number broke again tomorrow night!

[GoOwls]

Owlfan 1: I would bet with you on that. The Rowlett fans should be coming from EVERYWHERE to see this one. If you remember back to Week 4 in 2003 when Rowlett was going into their homecoming game against Garland when RHS was 4-0. We set the home attendance record at HBJ. I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see that number broke again tomorrow night!

I agree that there will be a record number of disappointed Rowlett fans after tonights game. :D :D

[Catfish Jones]

Any word on the score from the freshman and JV games last night? How did they turn out?

[gtowndrumma]

rowlett won both games, the freshman game was semi close, but the jv game was a blowout.

[rowlettoline64]

The JV score was 38-6 I believe. All 3 of Rowlett's teams have a combined record of 22-4 through week 9 (Pending tonight's game). We may see a string of Eagle teams headed to the playoff's these next few years. Now, that would be awesome!

But for now.... Eagles.. BEAT THOSE OWLS!

[G-WHAT06]

But for now.... Eagles.. BEAT THOSE OWLS!


Umm, not going to happen. :D

[gtownowlfootball06]

This game will not be close. Rowlett is a good team, but Garland is better. Look for another game dominated by Garland's run defense and power running game. Sloan is back, I can't wait to see him and Norton collide in the middle of the field. Pierce is gonna get stuffed all game. Garland will overpower Rowlett.

28-10

[Owls06]

The Garland student section is the most sportsmanlike (if you could say that) of any school Garland has played. Since i'm in the band, we go across the field in the second half to meet the other band, and in the process of that walk by the opposing student section. I've heard at least three-four negative comments and boos from almost every team Garland has played (nix PESH, Sachse, Carter). The notably bad ones were DeSoto, South, and North. The North kids were trying to tell us that our football team and our band wasn't good, when we were in the lead at halftime.. On the contrary, When the opposing school walks by the Garland student section, They either cheer, say hi, or say nothing. I have NEVER heard ANY negative comments come from our student section. Carter welcomed us over with warm greetings..


Anyway to football..

21-14

Great Game, some scary moments for Garland. It was nice seeing Sloan back in, i had almost forgot his power running. Hunter didn't throw much, that INT was a pretty nasty one. Seeing Parker go down was nerve-racking, but nice to see him hit the Century mark in yards and see him back in the game in the second half. Rowlett has a good team, Knorton is a hoss and VERY fast. Pierce has great speed if he can get block and in the open field. Their QB (Hill?) is very accurate but isn't much of a clutch player. All in all, good game, good teams, Expect great things from both teams in playoffs.

[owlfan 1]

What a great game for the Owls! RHS is very good - its nice to beat a good team like that. Several nail biting moments, especially Rowlett's final drive, but the big play by Antwine seald the deal.

By the way, O6, great job by the MOB last night. Congrats on the superior rating!

WE WILL WIN!!!

[GTown02]

Was a very good game... RHS has improved a lot over the last few years, and they can make some waves in the playoffs. Pierce is very fast, and if he can get open, can make some big plays. Garland's D held him in check for most of the night, and held him well beneath his season average. Norton #18 LB for Rowlett is a monster! He has great vision, and great speed for a kid that size. I know one specific play, Sloan or another RB was running towards the sideline trying to cut the corner, and Norton hurdled one of his own players and made the tackle.

The play calling for Rowlett to end the half was absolutely terrible... They had first and goal at I think the 8 or 9 yard line, and failed to do anything...

I dont know why, but the QB spiked the ball on first down. They ran a play that got maybe 3 or 4 yards, and then proceeded to spike the ball again; and had to settle for a FG which was missed... 4 plays 2 spikes and a missed FG. I dont know who was calling plays, but that was bad management. I know they had a timeout or two, so spiking it more than once was crazy...

Good win for the Owls, Rowlett is very good, and should make some waves in the playoffs...

[rowlettoline64]

That was one of the better games (even though it was an RHS loss) that I have ever seen. Tough, hard fought, game.. the way it should be. That late game INT made me sick to my stomach. But, we'll live to fight another day. Rowlett plays Naaman next week and then heads to the playoffs. So it SHOULD be an 8-2 season for the Eagles.

Congrats Owls..