Strake Exposed

[Redclad]

Strake Jesuit lost to Katy Cinco Ranch 15-10 while Katy again called off the dogs early in beating Alief Taylor 30-0. No ill gotten crown for the Crusaders as it remains perched atop its rightful owner.

[Fan4Life]

Thats great! I knew strake was a decent team but this whole season i thought they wouldn't go undefeated and the didn't.......does this change who is going to be 3rd for the playoffs??

[KatyTigers]

DI- Hastings
DII Top Seed- Katy
DII 2nd Seed- Strake Jesuit

[KatyTigerDad0407]

So the coin flip does not matter now that Ranch took care of Strake right? I don't know who won between FB Austin and FB Clements, do you? They played at 2:30 today.

I assume Strake gets Marshall. We either get Clements or Kemper, depending on the 2:30 game.

Marshall and Kemper play tonight at Mercer. They probably won't show much, but I'll be there.

[Drake]

Just got back from the Strake-Cinco game. It was worth seeing. Can't help but admire all the kids, coaches and fans I saw today...

Congratulations to Cinco - Cinco played a good game and made the plays when they really needed them. It was very impressive that they played so hard when their fate had already been decided the night before. Cinco has an excellent team and great fans.

Congratulations to Strake - Though nothing seemed to go right for them in the first half (mostly because of Cinco's effort) and they trailed 15-0 at the break, they kept their chins up and fought back. Their effort was nearly rewarded and the game was in doubt until Cinco put it away with two huge first downs at the end. Hats off to the Crusaders for a great regular season.

Congratulations to Katy Tigers - No one ever questioned who had the best team in 19-5A. You won all your games, you are the best, and you deserve to be top seed from our district. Good luck to you in the weeks ahead.

[Texas Bob]

Way to go Cinco Ranch

[SuperBuffs]

Iam at Mercer waiting Marshall/Kempner. Didn't get the Clements score. Strake/Marshall...that's a good warmup for Buffs.

[ktCarl]

Just got back from the Strake-Cinco game. It was worth seeing. Can't help but admire all the kids, coaches and fans I saw today...

Congratulations to Cinco - Cinco played a good game and made the plays when they really needed them. It was very impressive that they played so hard when their fate had already been decided the night before. Cinco has an excellent team and great fans.

Congratulations to Strake - Though nothing seemed to go right for them in the first half (mostly because of Cinco's effort) and they trailed 15-0 at the break, they kept their chins up and fought back. Their effort was nearly rewarded and the game was in doubt until Cinco put it away with two huge first downs at the end. Hats off to the Crusaders for a great regular season.

Congratulations to Katy Tigers - No one ever questioned who had the best team in 19-5A. You won all your games, you are the best, and you deserve to be top seed from our district. Good luck to you in the weeks ahead.

Thanks SD. I'm glad things turned out like they did so that now everyone can just focus on the playoffs and all the tension between our fans can finally be put to rest. Good luck in the playoffs. UIL playoffs is a fun ride.

[KTHoC]

Clements beat Austin. Katy plays Clements round 1!

[rwilleby]

So when and where does Strake play next week?

[ktCarl]

I don't know but Katy plays Clements at Tulley 1pm next Saturday.

[SmilinTiger]

So when and where does Strake play next week?

Why? Where are you gonna be?

[Drake]

Strake Exposed? You can say THAT again…

Going into the fourth quarter against Cinco Ranch and trailing 15-0, with the chance for an undefeated season quickly slipping away, Strake Jesuit showed us all their true colors…

First they drove down and scored a TD on a fourth and goal from the four only to have it nullified by a holding penalty. After settling for a field goal the defense then forced a 3 and out and Strake went 50 yards in two plays to make the score 15-10 with less than 5 minutes left. The defense again rose to the occasion and intercepted a Cinco pass to setup an attempt to make the go ahead touchdown. On fourth and 5 from the six, Tim Bandy, Strake’s QB and leader, bootlegged around right end determined to get across the goal line and continue this unfathomable dream of a season. Two Cinco defenders were also determined, determined to make it an impossible task. He leapt at the goal, as did they, then a tremendous collision… No touchdown, Cinco won, and deservedly so…

For those of you that worry about Strake recruiting and for those of you that have already convicted us for said, don’t worry… We now know we don’t need to beat teams every week by 30+ to love our team and admire their effort. This team and season has EXPOSED that to us…

[SmilinTiger]

Strake Exposed? You can say THAT again…

Going into the fourth quarter against Cinco Ranch and trailing 15-0, with the chance for an undefeated season quickly slipping away, Strake Jesuit showed us all their true colors…

First they drove down and scored a TD on a fourth and goal from the four only to have it nullified by a holding penalty. After settling for a field goal the defense then forced a 3 and out and Strake went 50 yards in two plays to make the score 15-10 with less than 5 minutes left. The defense again rose to the occasion and intercepted a Cinco pass to setup an attempt to make the go ahead touchdown. On fourth and 5 from the six, Tim Bandy, Strake’s QB and leader, bootlegged around right end determined to get across the goal line and continue this unfathomable dream of a season. Two Cinco defenders were also determined, determined to make it an impossible task. He leapt at the goal, as did they, then a tremendous collision… No touchdown, Cinco won, and deservedly so…

For those of you that worry about Strake recruiting and for those of you that have already convicted us for said, don’t worry… We now know we don’t need to beat teams every week by 30+ to love our team and admire their effort. This team and season has EXPOSED that to us…

Strake has proved themselves. Congratulations. Let's quiet the arguments and play some football.

Good luck.

[rellufnalla]

The following is an excerpt from the KATY Times.

“Last week, Katy proved to us they were the best team in the district,” Clayton said. “We told our kids, there’s no reason we shouldn’t go out this week and prove we’re the second-best team. Things went down in a way that we couldn’t make the playoffs, but if it’s not us winning the district, we want it to be Katy or Mayde Creek or Taylor, you keep that district title in Katy ISD where it belongs.”

Thanks Coach and Cougars. Your efforts were loudly applauded and we hoped you could hear us in the distance (Crump). There were some Katy souls in your stands today. :D

[htownfootball]

good job cinco, strake played tough in the 2nd half but with injuries to jonathan moore, etc, cinco's rush defense looked really really good. good game i guess strake owes them one anyways after last years upset over the cougars when they were headed into the playoffs ending the season with an away game.

[Texas Bob]

We now know we don’t need to beat teams every week by 30+ to love our team and admire their effort. This team and season has EXPOSED that to us…

If Strake goes into next weeks game and is lucky enough to be 15 points ahead at the half and then makes a "Sportsman" decision not to run the lead up any further the team will have there head handed to them and their season will be over.

Also you can not put in your back ups and tell them not to play to their fullest. They have more drive than the starters because they are getting a chance to prove their ability.

[rwilleby]

Why? Where are you gonna be?
Where the Tigers play...

If SJ plays on Friday I would like to see them play... And I would also like to see Hastings play...

[Capt Call]

If Strake goes into next weeks game and is lucky enough to be 15 points ahead at the half and then makes a "Sportsman" decision not to run the lead up any further the team will have there head handed to them and their season will be over.

Also you can not put in your back ups and tell them not to play to their fullest. They have more drive than the starters because they are getting a chance to prove their ability.

If they had more drive, they'd BE the starters

[SuperBuffs]

Strake is in so much trouble, "IT AIN'T FUNNY".....I just returned from the FB Marshall/FB Kempner slaughter.....it was 28-0 when I left.....and it was not that close.

I noticed Strake had about 8 or 9 scouts there taking notes.....I don't know why....Marshall ran some stuff they had not used all season. The first string barely played, but when then were on the field, ALL HECK BROKE LOOSE.

Kempner was suppose to have the best defense in 20-5A.....they just got "DOGGED"....Marshall's speed is incredible.

[Texas Bob]

If they had more drive, they'd BE the starters

They have drive, just not enough experience , however late in the game when your opponent is worn down the defense looks up and sees an offensive line so rested and fresh they can smell their aftershave, it can be very effective. Katy has scored a lot of points with these second and third stringers.

[SuperBuffs]

Hightower's defense was tougher than Kempner's......some of the Buff's fans did not know Strake loss today. They kept chanting,"BRING ON K.D.......BRING ON KAY Dee.....

I just thought to myself.....that is gonna be one he!! of a game, hope it happens.

I can't get over the look on those scouts' face when Thomas broke off a 70 yard run......then he threw a 50 yarder for a TD. AMAZING!!!!!!!

[KatyTigerDad0407]

Strake is in so much trouble, "IT AIN'T FUNNY".....I just returned from the FB Marshall/FB Kempner slaughter.....it was 28-0 when I left.....and it was not that close.

I noticed Strake had about 8 or 9 scouts there taking notes.....I don't know why....Marshall ran some stuff they had not used all season. The first string barely played, but when then were on the field, ALL HECK BROKE LOOSE.

Kempner was suppose to have the best defense in 20-5A.....they just got "DOGGED"....Marshall's speed is incredible.

You are not Kidding, and if the Jesuits are exposed to that half time show by Marshall,they will have to go to confession as soon as the game is over. :D

[SuperBuffs]

You are not Kidding, and if the Jesuits are exposed to that half time show by Marshall,they will have to go to confession as soon as the game is over. :D

AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH.....Now you see why I call FB Thurgood Marshall, "THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF".....the football team not only bring it, but that STAMPEDE MARCHING BAND is off the chain.

That whole package has been money all season, worth every penny.....those dancers are something else....I don't think they are allowed to perform like that at Strake.

MEMO: WILLOWRIDGE IS NO LONGER THE BEST BAND IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, MARSHALL IS THE NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN.

[Owned05]

Hightower's defense was tougher than Kempner's......some of the Buff's fans did not know Strake loss today. They kept chanting,"BRING ON K.D.......BRING ON KAY Dee.....

I just thought to myself.....that is gonna be one he!! of a game, hope it happens.

I can't get over the look on those scouts' face when Thomas broke off a 70 yard run......then he threw a 50 yarder for a TD. AMAZING!!!!!!!

You can tell FB Marshall is the new team on the block. A chant like that? Calling out Katy? Nothing wrong with a little school spirit and all, but calling out Katy?

Yikes.

Hopefully we get to meet up with yall somewhere down the line in the playoffs. No doubt you'll give Strake a hell of a game and will win.

[unoit]

I was always told to be carefull what you wish for. Good luck Marshall and congrats on a good season.

[SuperBuffs]

I was always told to be carefull what you wish for. Good luck Marshall and congrats on a good season.

I was always told that when I compete, to seek out the best....then find out what makes him the best.....and do it better.

[unoit]

Also told, don't go grab the tigers tail unless you have plans for its teeth.

[KatyTigerDad0407]

More than anything I wish they would find a nuetral site and playing Hastings vs. Kemper early. Then play Katy vs Clements and wrap up the day with the Jesuits playing Marshall.

Here is my spread:

Kempner +2
Katy +33 restings their starters after halftime.
Marshall +17

Does that sound right?

[SuperBuffs]

You can tell FB Marshall is the new team on the block. A chant like that? Calling out Katy? Nothing wrong with a little school spirit and all, but calling out Katy?

Yikes.

Hopefully we get to meet up with yall somewhere down the line in the playoffs. No doubt you'll give Strake a hell of a game and will win.


I probably would have agreed with you about the calling out point.....but, I have felt Marshall had some weapons Katy have not seen...I know this now.

The Clear Brook and Hightower games had me thinking Marshall could not compete with Katy. I needed to see this Kempner defense.....btw, Kempner can knock head....some real slobber knockers took place in that game.

Marshall proved they will knocked the living daylights out of you....they also cleared up that problem on the left side of defensive line.....Katy deserves much props for past achievements.....hats off to 4 or 5 State Titles.

I would not expect FB Thurgood Marshall to be giving Katy any respect....IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN....Marshal/Katy may not happen, but if it does....BRING YOUR CAMERA!

[unoit]

Shoot, I'm excited ya'll are there in your 2nd year. Hat's off to that.

Remember, we scrimmage Kempner and scored 4 out of the first 8 plays. Very, very, very, average team. Probably, in all honestly would have put 50 on them.

Just some advice from someone who has rings, stay below the radar and don't give any motivation to other teams. Sneak up and bite them in the ***.

Congrats again

[KatyTigerDad0407]

More than anything I wish they would find a nuetral site and playing Hastings vs. Kemper early. Then play Katy vs Clements and wrap up the day with the Jesuits playing Marshall.

Here is my spread:

Kempner +2
Katy +33 restings their starters after halftime.
Marshall +17

Does that sound right?

Come on Superbuffs, I'm waiting for your opinion. I wish Vonfore were on tonight.

[SuperBuffs]

More than anything I wish they would find a nuetral site and playing Hastings vs. Kemper early. Then play Katy vs Clements and wrap up the day with the Jesuits playing Marshall.

Here is my spread:

Kempner +2
Katy +33 restings their starters after halftime.
Marshall +17

Does that sound right?


Kempner -10, they will crush Hastings....don't de fooled...Kempner has some headhunters, their offense is good....they will make plays on Hastings.

Katy +20, they will have to play Clements.

Marshall +28, it Strake scores....that will be a miracle....Strake Jesuit is perpetrating....no real 8-1 team.

[SuperBuffs]

Shoot, I'm excited ya'll are there in your 2nd year. Hat's off to that.

Remember, we scrimmage Kempner and scored 4 out of the first 8 plays. Very, very, very, average team. Probably, in all honestly would have put 50 on them.

Just some advice from someone who has rings, stay below the radar and don't give any motivation to other teams. Sneak up and bite them in the ***.

Congrats again

ARE YOU KIDDING!, we are not sneaking around like some theft in the night......if we want your rings....WE WILL TAKE THEM.....I saw what I needed to see out of this team. Gloves off! Marshall can beat Katy.

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!

[unoit]

LOL...... ok don't leave this board early!!!
LOL ..... win a few games and your on top of the world.

Good for you little man good for you.

[KatyTigerDad0407]

Kempner -10, they will crush Hastings....don't de fooled...Kempner has some headhunters, their offense is good....they will make plays on Hastings.

Katy +20, they will have to play Clements.

Marshall +28, it Strake scores....that will be a miracle....Strake Jesuit is perpetrating....no real 8-1 team.

You don't mean Kemper -10 do you? I think you mean +10

I really respect you, Vonfore, and the 2 KT's insight in 19 and 205a.

I have:
Kempner +2
Katy +33
Marshall +17

You have:
Kemper +10
Katy +20
Marshall +28

Let's see if we can get Vonfore and the 2 KT's to plat with us or anybody else.

[SuperBuffs]

And tell your band to work on that halftime show, Katy really don't want to slacking......Marshall brings it.

Of course, you can do what Kempner's band did.....they just didn't bother to show up tonight.....what's with that?

The Cougar band was suppose to play the National Anthem.....someone sent a singer over to fill in, does Kempner have a band?

[SuperBuffs]

LOL...... ok don't leave this board early!!!
LOL ..... win a few games and your on top of the world.

Good for you little man good for you.

Oh, I'm a lil man now.....amazing....first,we talking football.....now, I'm lil man.

[StrakeJesuit07]

i never thought id stick up for katy but WOW youre talking alot of mess for a 20-5a team. i mean its cool to hype your team but damn you cant call out katy like that just cause you beat the likes of clements, elkins and OVERRATED kempner. know your texas football history and respect just a little

[SuperBuffs]

You don't mean Kemper -10 do you? I think you mean +10

I really respect you, Vonfore, and the 2 KT's insight in 19 and 205a.

I have:
Kempner +2
Katy +33
Marshall +17

You have:
Kemper +10
Katy +20
Marshall +28

Let's see if we can get Vonfore and the 2 KT's to plat with us or anybody else.

You're right......Kempner giving 10....my bad.

[KatyTigerDad0407]

Oh, I'm a lil man now.....amazing....first,we talking football.....now, I'm lil man.
Superbuffs, don't worry about talking smack with Katy fans. Game won't happen next week anyway, and if you really believe they can beat Katy, they will surley meet later. Know you have a great Team and keep focused on your unbiased observations. ;)

[SuperBuffs]

i never thought id stick up for katy but WOW youre talking alot of mess for a 20-5a team. i mean its cool to hype your team but damn you cant call out katy like that just cause you beat the likes of clements, elkins and OVERRATED kempner. know your texas football history and respect just a little


You got your leagues confused a little....I never mix graduating classes, I have seen Katy play....THIS YEAR'S KATY...not last year or the year before.
I am not hyping, your problem is you can understand what you have not witnessed.

I have seen Katy and I have seen Marshall.....so you confuse winning today with past history.....but answer me this. How many Marshall games have you attended? Knowing Texas football history is not going to decide a Katy/Marshall matchup.....go see some games.

I "CALL OUT KATY", cause of what I see today....not last year.

[unoit]

I've gone to 2. Ya'll are good, but by no means great. Just another team that thinks they are good cause they play average teams.

[SuperBuffs]

I've gone to 2. Ya'll are good, but by no means great. Just another team that thinks they are good cause they play average teams.

Ok....we agree to disagree....all I can do is wait and see.

[StrakeJesuit07]

I've gone to 2. Ya'll are good, but by no means great. Just another team that thinks they are good cause they play average teams.

what he said, but replace the 2 with a 3. i live 2 minutes from mercer stadium, iv seen yall play. you are certainly good and fast but speed doesnt guarantee a win against a hardnose football powerhouse

[KT2000]

I have seen Katy and I have seen Marshall.....so you confuse winning today with past history.....but answer me this. How many Marshall games have you attended? Knowing Texas football history is not going to decide a Katy/Marshall matchup.....go see some games.

I "CALL OUT KATY", cause of what I see today....not last year.

It's awfully easy to talk until you have to look them in the eyes on the "field of battle."

To All: Keep things clean or we'll have to lock the thread. Gracias.

[htownfootball]

thanks for getting this straightened up kt2000. as for marshall, youll arent playing katy and you would never beat katy. id love to see yall try though. katy plays clements and will dominate and marshall plays strake and will most likely win big.
but hats off to a great season katy, go beat those rangers from chs.
and as for marshall, caps lock during random parts of the statement to emphasize words does not work well through message boards. it comes off as uneducated and immature.
Go 19-5A in the Texas state playoffs!
I know katy went to games to root against strake but I will be rooting for 19-5A to go as far as possible in the playoffs.

[Owned05]

thanks for getting this straightened up kt2000. as for marshall, youll arent playing katy and you would never beat katy. id love to see yall try though. katy plays clements and will dominate and marshall plays strake and will most likely win big.
but hats off to a great season katy, go beat those rangers from chs.
and as for marshall, caps lock during random parts of the statement to emphasize words does not work well through message boards. it comes off as uneducated and immature.
Go 19-5A in the Texas state playoffs!
I know katy went to games to root against strake but I will be rooting for 19-5A to go as far as possible in the playoffs.

And we'll be on yalls side to root for Strake, dont worry about that. SuperBuff lacks respect. That's something that Strake never ever did, disrespect Katy.

I, for one, am hoping that Strake destroys these guys from Marshall. I have reason to believe the Buffs aren't any different from anyother FB school I've seen play (no fan support, small roster, little depth..ect.)

Marshall, beat someone worthwhile and then talk.

Want our rings?



Come get 'em.

[htownfootball]

And we'll be on yalls side to root for Strake, dont worry about that. SuperBuff lacks respect. That's something that Strake never ever did, disrespect Katy.

I, for one, am hoping that Strake destroys these guys from Marshall. I have reason to believe the Buffs aren't any different from anyother FB school I've seen play (no fan support, small roster, little depth..ect.)

Marshall, beat someone worthwhile and then talk.

Want our rings?



Come get 'em.


AMEN!

ill do my research for the strake/marshall thread and well see how these 2 compare on paper.
I couldnt agree more, also, on what you said about 20-5A.

also, there is an article on the strake/cinco game in the chronicle. this is what counter had to say about this game and the season. sums up what I think about the katy game, maybe not other strake fans though.

"We were certainly driving," Counter said. "I would have loved to have gotten that co-championship. But I would have also loved to have played Katy. They have such a respectable program, and I really wanted to see how our guys would measure up."

[nate]

You got your leagues confused a little....I never mix graduating classes, I have seen Katy play....THIS YEAR'S KATY...not last year or the year before.
I am not hyping, your problem is you can understand what you have not witnessed.

I have seen Katy and I have seen Marshall.....so you confuse winning today with past history.....but answer me this. How many Marshall games have you attended? Knowing Texas football history is not going to decide a Katy/Marshall matchup.....go see some games.

I "CALL OUT KATY", cause of what I see today....not last year.

You may want to look at history to understand that Katy has played for a deep postseason run every year since the early 90s. The Tiger teams with talent ALWAYS turn it up a few notches come playoff time, and I would expect nothing different. If you plan to beat Katy with speed, your team is in for a rude awakening. If you plan to try and run over the defense, you'll run out of gas quick. And if you think about passing on them, you'll see why many consider this defensive backfield one of the best in the state. It will take a very, very good team to beat the Tigers.

[AZTiger]

SuperBuffs...EXPOSED

"beat writer" assigned to cover Marshall? Try Marshall player, by the sounds of it. I never thought I'd say this, but GO STRAKE!!!!!

Oh and I'm sure the band is better than ours. If they are truly better than The Ridge, then that's awesome. When we destroyed Willowridge 2 years ago, Katy's fan's gave their band FIVE standing O's. They were certainly "off the chain."

[rwilleby]

...caps lock during random parts of the statement to emphasize words does not work well through message boards. it comes off as uneducated and immature.

Hey, now... I do that to... When I want to emphasize a word or statement... :)

So again... Strake plays when and where?

[ktCarl]

You guys are here for two years and already have the best football team and band in the area? Congrats on that.
You can be better than Katy when you beat us (on a regular basis) and I got to see your band 'cause I've seen Willowridge's 3 or 4 times and they are hard to beat.

P.S. Have you been to a Katy game this season?

[Tut]

I "CALL OUT KATY", cause of what I see today....not last year.

Win three more games first. Then you'll get what you asked for. :p

[eagleike]

buffman:

Come on doc, don't be a fool calling out Katy. I been following ya'll this year and hoped for a good run but you need to shut your mouth.

The buffs need to win at least one playoff game before you start talking all this stuff. :mad:

[0487]

As for the Halftime show Willowridge HANDS DOWN !!!!!!!!!! My wife headache grew after halftime . AS for talking smack The Katy Tigers bring it to playing field . By the way best of luck .

[Amused]

Just wondering "Owned", were you one of the Kay fans that dressed in Katy red and sat on opposite side to root against Strake Jesuit when Strake played Hastings, Mayde Creek and Katy Taylor? I can't think of a single person in the Strake Jesuit community that would appreciate or want your group now sitting on Strake's side to root them on. Please find another game or stay home.

I see there is another thread here somewhere discussion classless fans. I would think the Katy fan at those Strake games might qualify for something there.

[rwilleby]

Just wondering "Owned", were you one of the Kay fans that dressed in Katy red and sat on opposite side to root against Strake Jesuit when Strake played Hastings, Mayde Creek and Katy Taylor? I can't think of a single person in the Strake Jesuit community that would appreciate or want your group now sitting on Strake's side to root them on. Please find another game or stay home.

I see there is another thread here somewhere discussion classless fans. I would think the Katy fan at those Strake games might qualify for something there.
I plan on attending the SJ/FB game Friday night... And I sat in red on the other side on the AH/MC/KT games... I plan on sitting on the SJ side and pull for 19 5A...

[Amused]

You are the group I am talking about. You should be ashamed of yourselves. You guys deserve to be discussed on thread about classless fans.

[rwilleby]

You are the group I am talking about. You should be ashamed of yourselves. You guys deserve to be discussed on thread about classless fans.
Well, I'm one of them... And I'm not... I'll have to re-read that thread to see what all the fuss is about...

[Amused]

A great example you grown-ups showed to the younger people. A very good example. You should be proud.

[ktfiend]

This is ridiculous. I was there too, and how can it be classless to sit in the stands and cheer for a team that's playing? We, our group anyway, showed absolutely NO disrespect to the Crusaders!

This isn't the only game I have done this at. Last year, we attended at least two games per weekend and ALWAYS wore our red shirts, and ALWAYS cheered for the team that we were sitting with. We choose to wear red because we have absolutely no reason to be ashamed of it (and I don't have anything else in my wardrobe). I think the reason you think it was a classless act is because of the animosity that is between our programs due to a series of events that has happened. If you were to take a look around, we are not the only one's upset that there are private schools playing with public schools in the same league but using different rules. We are simply the most vocal!

[rwilleby]

A great example you grown-ups showed to the younger people. A very good example. You should be proud.
Actually, the players we were there to support did think it was good... And in the case of Hastings and Mayde Creek, their fans liked it too... The MC Ram even came up for a group hug and photo...

[ktfiend]

And, I was in that photo too, who took it and I wonder where the pic is........

:)

[rwilleby]

And, I was in that photo too, who took it and I wonder where the pic is........

:)
I don't know but I want a copy... Should be really nice...

[Amused]

Please list the rules Strake plays by that are different.

[hornfan713]

As a Strake fan, i'll be rooting for 19-5a throughout the playoffs

Katy

Strake

Hastings

i wish all of them deep runs in the playoffs

[Amused]

I must admit that I picked an appropriate log in name. I am new on this board, but I truly am amused by what I am reading.

[rwilleby]

As a Strake fan, i'll be rooting for 19-5a throughout the playoffs

Katy

Strake

Hastings

i wish all of them deep runs in the playoffs
That's my plan as well... Strake Friday, Katy Saturday... Don't know when Hastings plays...

[rwilleby]

I must admit that I picked an appropriate log in name. I am new on this board, but I truly am amused by what I am reading.
I find it entertaining and informative...

[TheOnceandFutureKnight]

Please list the rules Strake plays by that are different.

A student can attend Strake if he has gone to a catholic middle school anywhere in the state, it does not matter where he lives.

A student who attends a public school has to live in the attendance zone of that school.

How's that for starters?

[Amused]

And you say that is the case without regards as to where the parents live?

[ktfiend]

Please list the rules Strake plays by that are different.

Since you are new to this board, please search through the Strake threads. The answers to all of your questions can be found. I don't see the need to go through this exercise again here.

I'm sorry for snapping at you, but I do not take lightly to being called classless, nor do many others on this board.

[ktCarl]

I must admit that I picked an appropriate log in name. I am new on this board, but I truly am amused by what I am reading.

I am amused that you would think that anyone would go to a football game and root against your team. You can go to pro games and find people in the stands rooting for the visitors all the time. I'm sure when you really think about it, rooting against a rival opponent is quite a normal occurance. You're in the playoffs so try and enjoy the ride.

Hornfan has the right idea.

[Amused]

I sure you don't like anymore than I liked saying it. Watching those Katy fans for those 3 games left a significant and lasting impression on every Strake player, coach, and parent. But I am sure that was the goal wasn't it?

[rwilleby]

Since you are new to this board, please search through the Strake threads. The answers to all of your questions can be found. I don't see the need to go through this exercise again here.

I'm sorry for snapping at you, but I do not take lightly to being called classless, nor do many others on this board.
Was he talking about us? Ktfiend, I just don't get this "classless" thing...

class·less
Lacking social or economic distinctions of class: a classless society.
Belonging to no particular social or economic class.

Where's the problem? :)

[rwilleby]

I sure you don't like anymore than I liked saying it. Watching those Katy fans for those 3 games left a significant and lasting impression on every Strake player, coach, and parent. But I am sure that was the goal wasn't it?
No, the goal was to pull for your opposing team with the hope that they might just beat you... So that you would not go through the season undefeated and then step up and "claim victory" as the co-district champion... An honor SJ did not earn nor deserve... At least that's why I went... Plus the Ram mascot was nice to us...

[ktfiend]

Was he talking about us? Ktfiend, I just don't get this "classless" thing...

class·less
Lacking social or economic distinctions of class: a classless society.
Belonging to no particular social or economic class.

Where's the problem? :)

Yes, I do believe he was referring to us and I don't really get it either. He apparently doesn't like anyone rooting for the opposing team. But I think ktcarl cleared it up by saying that this will happen from time to time. It's too bad that he doesn't want any of us to turn around now and cheer on the Crusaders; I'm sure the players would appreciate it.

[hornfan713]

amused

did you really think katy fans wouldnt want to cheer on the rest of their district? many katy fans don't like strake. hence, they will root against them. Many of my friends went to Lamar. So i root against whoever they play. that's sports. there are always some fans who arent exactly courteous with their behavior, but that happens with every team, everywhere. i know that katy has one of the finest fan bases of any school in the state. a rabid fan base makes for a hell of a home field advantage, and katy high school sure has one. i predict a deep run into the playoffs. hopefully they get the pleasure to face SLC. Id love to see that game.

[Amused]

Actually you are under estimating these players and the Strake people. They will see it for what it really is - phony. As StrakeDrake said in another thread, these kids all read this stuff. They are well aware that on this and other boards they have been called litigaters, cowards, cheaters, and more. And by some of you. So you won't fool the kids or any other Strake person. Instead what you will do is take all the negatives you can find about Strake from the game and use it to fuel more animosity on this and other boards. You have been doing it for two years now, why would it change?

[ktfiend]

And I thought that we had cleared all of this up in another thread with the assistance of StrakeDrake. :confused:

[Fleeman93]

I could give a crap less about the jesuits now that they were "exposed" as an average team. The jesuits will lose in the first round and that will be that. As I said before, they were an average team at best in a weak district.

[ktCarl]

Actually you are under estimating these players and the Strake people. They will see it for what it really is - phony. As StrakeDrake said in another thread, these kids all read this stuff. They are well aware that on this and other boards they have been called litigaters, cowards, cheaters, and more. And by some of you. So you won't fool the kids or any other Strake person. Instead what you will do is take all the negatives you can find about Strake from the game and use it to fuel more animosity on this and other boards. You have been doing it for two years now, why would it change?

Go read the other threads on this subject. No name calling directed at kids.
Try not to dig this back up. Just go root for Strake to beat FB Marshall and the next day you are welcome to Katy's game and either root for us or against us.

[Drake]

I could give a crap less about the jesuits now that they were "exposed" as an average team. The jesuits will lose in the first round and that will be that. As I said before, they were an average team at best in a weak district.Fleeman,

You didn't give a crap about SJ anyway. You may be correct that SJ loses in the first round, I'm thinking at least half the teams will... But... You only call them average because you do not know much about this team...

As a boy, I followed my favorite high school program all the way to the state finals to face Odessa Permian (1972). As a teen, I played on a high school team that was state quarter-finalists after upsetting #1 La Porte in what Dave Campbell referred to as one of the greatest games in Texas High School football history to that point (1979). These may not seem like a big deal to a Katy fan, but they're groups I am proud to be associated with.

I can also honestly say I have more admiration for the group of kids playing for Strake this year and their accomplishments than I am of either of those other teams combined. Why? Because they have far exceeded all expectations of togetherness, toughness, determination, sportsmanship, and courage...

You may get your wish when they take the field against Marshall, and your assessment of 19-5A may be right on, but you have completely missed the mark about the 2005 Strake Jesuit Crusaders, because they've already proven they are the furthest thing from an "average" football team and nothing is going to change that.

[Owned05]

How can you consider them anything but average?

They may be decent kids, hell, they probably are good kids, but they just aren't an above average football squad.

Pleaaaaase tell me how you can call Strake an above average football team? Was it that impressive 23-20 win over Katy Taylor? Wait. It was that awesome 14-13 win over Hastings, wasn't it?

Make no mistake about it, no one is attacking Strake's character..Fleeman simply said they aren't a good team. They are average. How you can argue that is beyond me.

I'll tell you what I told SuperBuffs, beat someone worthwhile then you can talk. Simple as that.

StrakeDrake, answer this for me, please. Do you think Strake has beaten anyone good? Like a team on the same level as Strake or better.

[rwilleby]

I can't think of a single person in the Strake Jesuit community that would appreciate or want your group now sitting on Strake's side to root them on. Please find another game or stay home.
And I guess you know them all?

Does anyone find this "ironic"?

Some in the SJ community do not want any Katy fans at their game...

Some in the UIL community do not want any privates in their district...

Amused, I think we were INVITED to root for your team... Go read the threads and when you become more informed, you'll see that the discussion has been about the Admin's at SJ and Alief and NEVER about the KIDS... Spend a little time to become informed, then maybe you won't sound like such a elitist...

(I'm sure you know the definition... This is for the benefit of my friends, the "Poor Katy Farmers", as described by some in your community)

e·lit·ist n.
The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.

[ktrain]

Just wondering "Owned", were you one of the Kay fans that dressed in Katy red and sat on opposite side to root against Strake Jesuit when Strake played Hastings, Mayde Creek and Katy Taylor? I can't think of a single person in the Strake Jesuit community that would appreciate or want your group now sitting on Strake's side to root them on. Please find another game or stay home.

I see there is another thread here somewhere discussion classless fans. I would think the Katy fan at those Strake games might qualify for something there.

Amused, do you speak for all of Strake Jesuit when you tell us to stay away from your game and that you don't want our support? There is a large group of Katy fans that attend the 19-5A playoff games and support our district representatives.

[Drake]

How can you consider them anything but average?By judging them on attributes much more important to me than "who can you beat?"...

[Drake]

Amused, do you speak for all of Strake Jesuit when you tell us to stay away from your game and that you don't want our support? There is a large group of Katy fans that attend the 19-5A playoff games and support our district representatives.KTRAIN,

As always, I'm only speaking for myself, not for Amused or anyone else...

But we've all seen the venomous posts on this and the Katy web board attacking Strake's administration and its' coaches, ridiculing its facilities, and discrediting its' team. We've all read the biased slant in the Katy papers that seem intended to fuel hard feelings. We're all aware that "some" Katy fans have our attended our games, not as interested spectators, but to cheer against our boys...

I think at this point I can SAFELY say that any "support" we get from Katy fans would be less than sincere, and in light of that, I can CONFIDENTLY say that most Strake fans would tell you "Don't bother, sit with Marshall..."

[Fleeman93]

Fleeman,

You didn't give a crap about SJ anyway. You may be correct that SJ loses in the first round, I'm thinking at least half the teams will... But... You only call them average because you do not know much about this team...

Very true Drake! I really didn't give a flying rip about the unwanted jesuit football team but (and this is a big but) I did care about the situation that might have given the jesuits a share of something they didn't deserve (see 195A district championship) in a league they have no business being in (see UIL). I call them average because that is what they are. Maybe I don't know crap about this team, but I did watch them play two football games this year. What is it that I need to know in order to make an informed opinion about a team?

As a boy, I followed my favorite high school program all the way to the state finals to face Odessa Permian (1972). As a teen, I played on a high school team that was state quarter-finalists after upsetting #1 La Porte in what Dave Campbell referred to as one of the greatest games in Texas High School football history to that point (1979). These may not seem like a big deal to a Katy fan, but they're groups I am proud to be associated with.

You are exactly right again. I really don't care. Does this crap have any relevance at all?

I can also honestly say I have more admiration for the group of kids playing for Strake this year and their accomplishments than I am of either of those other teams combined. Why? Because they have far exceeded all expectations of togetherness, toughness, determination, sportsmanship, and courage...

Avearge team with normal problems.

You may get your wish when they take the field against Marshall, and your assessment of 19-5A may be right on, but you have completely missed the mark about the 2005 Strake Jesuit Crusaders, because they've already proven they are the furthest thing from an "average" football team and nothing is going to change that.

Tell ya what killer. If the jesuits keep it within 14 or beat Marshall then I will come on here and eat crow about them being an average team. I'm guessing that I will have a normal dinner come Friday night.

[Fleeman93]

By judging them on attributes much more important to me than "who can you beat?"...

Hey everyone it looks like the jesuits have changed some more UIL rules. Now we are going to judge our state champions on their attributes and not wins and loses. Boy this will really change up the rankings.

[rwilleby]

I think at this point I can SAFELY say that any "support" we get from Katy fans would be less than sincere, and in light of that, I can CONFIDENTLY say that most Strake fans would tell you "Don't bother, sit with Marshall..."
Wow... You guys are really trying hard to fit into 19 5A...

The regular season is over... Now it's part two...

Maybe you don't get the US and THEM thing, but I won't pull for 20 5A because they're a THEM and you're an US... Even if you don't want to be, the fact is you represent 19 5A and not just Strake Jesuit...

[ktrain]

Wow... You guys are really trying hard to fit into 19 5A...

The regular season is over... Now it's part two...

Maybe you don't get the US and THEM thing, but I won't pull for 20 5A because they're a THEM and you're an US... Even if you don't want to be, the fact is you represent 19 5A and not just Strake Jesuit...

They just don't get it.

[Fleeman93]

KTRAIN,

As always, I'm only speaking for myself, not for Amused or anyone else...

But we've all seen the venomous posts on this and the Katy web board attacking Strake's administration and its' coaches, ridiculing its facilities, and discrediting its' team. We've all read the biased slant in the Katy papers that seem intended to fuel hard feelings. We're all aware that "some" Katy fans have our attended our games, not as interested spectators, but to cheer against our boys...

the jesuit's administration and coaches should be attacked for their cowardly ways. It was ok to threaten with a lawsuit to get into UIL, but it is asking way too much to play all of the games given the oppurtunity. I really liked the jesuit football facitly. Although it was small it was very nice. "Biased slant" as you call it is exactly what you get when you have a paper with a small target audience, but I really don't think Katy fans need the paper to fuel hard feelings. I didn't go to the jesuit games to cheer against your boys, but rather to cheer for the other team to beat your boys.

I think at this point I can SAFELY say that any "support" we get from Katy fans would be less than sincere, and in light of that, I can CONFIDENTLY say that most Strake fans would tell you "Don't bother, sit with Marshall..."

Memo to Katy fans - You are unwanted and should sit on the Marshall side of the stadium and cheer for Marshall per strakedrake's request. Much more fun and festive to walk out with the winning team after the game anyway.

[Drake]

Ktrain and Rwill... I'm just one guy with an opinion, thats all. I may not "get it", but don't assume "they" think anything based on my posts.

Fleeman... I'll save you the time it takes to respond by telling you I KNOW YOU DON'T CARE :rolleyes: but again, you missed the point of my post.

[Fleeman93]

Oh I got your point drake. I just don't like anything about or associated with an average private school playing in a public school league (see the jesuits).

[Drake]

Memo to Katy fans - You are unwanted and should sit on the Marshall side of the stadium and cheer for Marshall per strakedrake's request. Much more fun and festive to walk out with the winning team after the game anyway.If nothing else Fleeman, I appreciate your sincerity, I always know where you stand... Its also much more enjoyable to cheer for the team you're really hoping wins...

[Tut]

Wow... You guys are really trying hard to fit into 19 5A...

The regular season is over... Now it's part two...

Maybe you don't get the US and THEM thing, but I won't pull for 20 5A because they're a THEM and you're an US... Even if you don't want to be, the fact is you represent 19 5A and not just Strake Jesuit...

Strake only seems to understand "US" - (meaning Strake ONLY).
It's pointless to attempt reasoning with those who won't listen. They say that they want to be part of an organization, but want only to blow their own horn. Personally, this will be the first time I won't root for a 19-5A team in the playoffs. Let them lose and move on to be somebody else's problem.

[Fleeman93]

Just crazy to me that there is so much fuss over such an average team. But then again I guess they created most of the hype by not voting to play Katy in the first place. Had they played Katy in the second game of district then they would have got smoaked bad and non of this would be an issue. Oh well!

[Pride of Katy]

"Maybe you don't get the US and THEM thing, but I won't pull for 20 5A because they're a THEM and you're an US... Even if you don't want to be, the fact is you represent 19 5A and not just Strake Jesuit..."

rwilleby, I think you hit it on the head :cool: ....Drake, amused and the Jesuits just don't get it.
I also believe most people on here, no.. most people in general just love football and contribute input on boards like these for the pure love of the game.
In time the Jesuits will/may realize that they are going to see a variety of folks at games rooting for them some times rooting against them and some times just rooting for good football.
Often times they will be sporting colors of the team they support if that bothers you well...too bad I guess that just comes down to community pride, but by making comments like;

"I think at this point I can SAFELY say that any "support" we get from Katy fans would be less than sincere, and in light of that, I can CONFIDENTLY say that most Strake fans would tell you "Don't bother, sit with Marshall..." "

You choose not to understand the true meaning of competition. And don't misunderstand the meaning of Katy fans showing up they aren't neccessarily supporting you they are supporting 19 5 A... as a football district...

Time will tell, chapter one is closed and now on to chapter 2. Who will fuel the old flames and who is content to let them slowly burn out. Will the Jesuits continue to contribute or fade away :confused:
As far as most of us are concerned the district and the fiasco at the beginning are completed, and fortunately for us we claim the crown :D . Let us move on to chapter 2 and go forward. :)

[Fleeman93]

Fade away! Yep! I will go with fade away for a $1000 Alex.

[Drake]

Time will tell, chapter one is closed and now on to chapter 2. Who will fuel the old flames and who is content to let them slowly burn out. Will the Jesuits continue to contribute or fade away :confused: :)If you mean fade away from interacting on this board, I doubt it. For one, its a forum to express views, exchange ideas, and disseminate ALL sides of an issue which makes it entertaining, at least for me. Two, its FREE! Where else can you get free entertainment?

[TigerV1]

...Here's a fresh new way that's trouble-free. It's got Paul Anka's guarantee... Guarantee void in Tennessee. Just don't look, just don't look.....
Its a little inside humor if you are a Simpson's fan.

I think us Katy fans just need to stop replying to this stuff. Let the helmets do the talking. Personally I think some Strake fans (not thownfootball or Drake)are agreeable, but others are just baiting us on this message board. They're good at it. Just don't look.

Just let them say whatever. If they want to call us classless then let 'em. Jealousy is a green eyed monster. I remember some Shertz fans calling us classless because some of our players didn't kneel when their player was injured. It happens. The majority of the state feels like Katy fans are classy, die hard fans. If some Strake fans don't get it then they probably never will.

The second season has started and, personally, I wish Strake all the best. I want 19-5A to represent. They called our district weak, lets prove them wrong. The only time I will cheer against Strake in the playoffs is if they meet my Katy Tigers. Other than that, its all about the 19-5A.

[hornfan713]

As a Strake fan, I for one welcome all the support we can get. I can't get away from Austin this weekend to see the games, as I will be cheering on my current scholastic institution, but I will be there in spirit. I say good luck to Strake, Hastings, and Katy. I wish them all the best, hope they win, and hope no one from any teams involved gets injured. Hopefully I can make it to 2nd round games for all of the teams involved.

[Drake]

Jealousy is a green eyed monster.I can honestly say there is nothing about the Katy football program that I am jealous or even envious of. I'm certain you would say the same about Strake. I AM very impressed with Katy's consistant successes, but to be bothered by it as a Strake fan is inane as Strake will never have the numbers to have a run like Katy's.

Its apparent to me that Katy fans are proud of their school, teams, students, and community... So are we... Its also apparent that Katy fans will stand up for what they believe in, well, so do we...

The only difference is, at least on these boards, is that some Katy fans won't accept that others have differing opinions than they do, or, won't do so without taking the opportunity to personally attack anyone that dares to express it...

For instance, calling someone "jealous" is attacking them personally...

[rwilleby]

Its also much more enjoyable to cheer for the team you're really hoping wins...
Drake... Speaking only for myself, when I sat on the AH, MC and KT side I was hoping for them to win... Not all, just one... And I did enjoy the game... And I did cheer for the players, which was really weird because they could actually hear me... I'm not used to that!

On Friday, I'll be on the SJ side and I'll be pulling for SJ to win... So unless you're telling me you guys are going to sell out Crump, and there will be no seats available, then that's where I'll be... I'll wear me red shirt, my Katy hat and bring my red and white stadium seats... I'll buy a program so I can follow along with the players, just like I do everywhere else I go... And I'll pull for strake to win...

Now, there's no gray area here... No hidden agenda's... I'll pull for SJ until the point they play Katy... That's about as plain as I can put it... And if the SJ fans have a problem with it then I guess it'll just be their problem...

[Drake]

Drake... Speaking only for myself, when I sat on the AH, MC and KT side I was hoping for them to win... Not all, just one... And I did enjoy the game... And I did cheer for the players, which was really weird because they could actually hear me... I'm not used to that!

On Friday, I'll be on the SJ side and I'll be pulling for SJ to win... So unless you're telling me you guys are going to sell out Crump, and there will be no seats available, then that's where I'll be... I'll wear me red shirt, my Katy hat and bring my red and white stadium seats... I'll buy a program so I can follow along with the players, just like I do everywhere else I go... And I'll pull for strake to win...

Now, there's no gray area here... No hidden agenda's... I'll pull for SJ until the point they play Katy... That's about as plain as I can put it... And if the SJ fans have a problem with it then I guess it'll just be their problem...That all seemed reasonable to me... Think we got a chance to win?

[TigerV1]

I can honestly say there is nothing about the Katy football program that I am jealous or even envious of. I'm certain you would say the same about Strake. I AM very impressed with Katy's consistant successes, but to be bothered by it as a Strake fan is inane as Strake will never have the numbers to have a run like Katy's.

Its apparent to me that Katy fans are proud of their school, teams, students, and community... So are we... Its also apparent that Katy fans will stand up for what they believe in, well, so do we...

The only difference is, at least on these boards, is that some Katy fans won't accept that others have differing opinions than they do, or, won't do so without taking the opportunity to personally attack anyone that dares to express it...

For instance, calling someone "jealous" is attacking them personally...


You know, I sat back and struggled with the notion of just keeping my mouth shut (you know, following my own advice), but you sir, have thoroughly ticked me off.

First of all, my post wasn't geared towards Strake fans, it was to Katy fans. Last time I checked you are a Strake fan.

Second, I commented on how htown and you were agreeable. Apparently I couldn't have been more off from the truth.

You get on this board acting like you are the moral police of the world. Hypocrite. On a number of posts you have insulted Katy fans intelligence by basically calling them ignorant. If I had the desire and/or time I would hunt down the exact posts. Then you have the testicular fortitude to post a message saying that me calling SOME Strake fans "jealous" was a personal attack. Get off your high horse pal.

You are right about one thing, however. Some Katy fans won't accept that others have differing opinions than they do, or, won't do so without taking the opportunity to personally attack anyone that dares to express it... as do SOME Strake fans. After reading your posts, its not difficult to see what category of Strake fan you fall into.

See, there they go again.....baiting me into an argument. Hook line and sinker.

I will continue to cheer for Strake, Katy, and Hastings until the playoffs are over. I'm out!

[rwilleby]

That all seemed reasonable to me... Think we got a chance to win?
Sure... Anything can happen on any given night... It's the first dance for both teams will be a little nervous... If you guys stay focused and on task you should be fine... Take advantage of turnovers and don't stop until the clock runs out (which is what you guys have done all year)... Get you fan support going and yell your @ss off... I'm not sure how your fans are but if you sit around Katy people you better be ready to yell...

I know nothing about Marshall except people say that they are fast... Everyone says they're fast or if it's not speed it's this or that... But none of that takes into account how a team adjusts to their opponent and how much heart they play with... Stats are nice, but I've seen our Tigers make adjustments after the half and just eat the other team up... You have talented players (I hope they are well and ready to go) and a good coaching staff...

With that said... I probably don't know what I'm talking about.. There are others on here with far greater football knowledge than I... Pick just about anyone... But it seems reasonable to me...

[Drake]

You know, I sat back and struggled with the notion of just keeping my mouth shut (you know, following my own advice), but you sir, have thoroughly ticked me off.

First of all, my post wasn't geared towards Strake fans, it was to Katy fans. Last time I checked you are a Strake fan.

Second, I commented on how htown and you were agreeable. Apparently I couldn't have been more off from the truth.

You get on this board acting like you are the moral police of the world. Hypocrite. On a number of posts you have insulted Katy fans intelligence by basically calling them ignorant. If I had the desire and/or time I would hunt down the exact posts. Then you have the testicular fortitude to post a message saying that me calling SOME Strake fans "jealous" was a personal attack. Get off your high horse pal.

You are right about one thing, however. Some Katy fans won't accept that others have differing opinions than they do, or, won't do so without taking the opportunity to personally attack anyone that dares to express it... as do SOME Strake fans. After reading your posts, its not difficult to see what category of Strake fan you fall into.

See, there they go again.....baiting me into an argument. Hook line and sinker.

I will continue to cheer for Strake, Katy, and Hastings until the playoffs are over. I'm out!TigerV1,

I'll try to be as honest and open-minded as I can in response to your post. Um... You're right on all points, I'm not above the pettiness... I'll work on it, but more or less I'm guilty as charged.

[Fleeman93]

From a football perspective, without bias, I will give you my opinion. Marshall will be the best team that the jesuits will see this year. the jesuits will not be the best team that Marshall will see this year. Marshall will win this game.

[TigerV1]

TigerV1,

I'll try to be as honest and open-minded as I can in response to your post. Um... You're right on all points, I'm not above the pettiness... I'll work on it, but more or less I'm guilty as charged.

Sounds fair. I apologize to you if you were offended by my jealousy comment. It was not in any way directed towards you. Believe it or not people are jealous of winning football programs. I am sure jealousy played its part in the other private schools not allowing Strake and Dallas into their league. It happens.

Now lets all sing Kum Ba Yah and roast marshmellows.

[Texas Bob]

From a football perspectivej, without bias, I will give you my opinion. Marshall will be the best team that the jesuits will see this year. the jesuits will not be the best team that Marshall will see this year. Marshall will win this game.

As long as Marshall doesn't make the mistake of over looking Strake I believe you are correct. However, if they do, Starke will take them by a TD.

[Fleeman93]

Marshall by at least 21.

[SuperBuffs]

As long as Marshall doesn't make the mistake of over looking Strake I believe you are correct. However, if they do, Starke will take them by a TD.

I saw a chance for Marshall to overlook an opponent early in the season, especially around the Willowridge game, but Hurricane Rita took care of that. Then the Halloween storm made sure Marshall/Willowridge II never took place.

There's no one for FB Marshall to get so excited about that they overlook Strake....Katy is who they wanted, so that's moot. The Buffalo Soldiers have to take it one game at a time. I saw a couple of weaknesses that Marshall will have corrected by gameday.....but it's all about playing The Crusaders this week.

I was really happy about the Houston Chronicle giving FB Marshall's James Thomas some props with the Key Play of the Game......a good team leader and outstanding QB skills.

[Amused]

Hey Fleeman, any chance you could make a simple comment or simple reply without getting vicious on this board?

[Fleeman93]

Hey Fleeman, any chance you could make a simple comment or simple reply without getting vicious on this board?

Quote me on what I said that was vicious. I have been very nice to this point when it comes to the jesuits.

[Miss Kitty]

Very well said. We need to remember that we need to be gentle with the SJ folks. They are all new to PUBLIC TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS!

Let me outline it for you Strake fans. District play is over. That part is done. Now we are in Playoff Mode! And we back each other up, District against District and it goes up from there.

Ex: Even as an Aggie, I root for TU when they play OU or Ohio, because they are a TEXAS team playing another state's team. The same applies here. SJ is a 19-5A team and if we want the respect for our district as being competitive and strong, we need all of our teams to go as far as they can in the playoffs. So yes, we would be cheering for you to win, sincerely.

Ya think they get it now?

P.S. - that group that went to your games, you know the ones who were cheering louder than all the others combined. They are FOOTBALL FREAKS! And they go to games all over and believe me they will pick somebody to yell for. They don't go just to sit and look at the pretty colors. So although you may think they were picking on you or being classless, don't feel special. If they aren't at a Katy game, they are at some other game.

GO 19-5A in the Playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Power83]

Hey everyone it looks like the jesuits have changed some more UIL rules. Now we are going to judge our state champions on their attributes and not wins and loses. Boy this will really change up the rankings.

I don't think you get what StrakeDrake is saying - overcoming adversity and dealing with real life lessons is much more important than win sometimes.

I don't really expect any of you to understand because you obviously weren't there to see or experience what this team went through this year. But, when a team continually finds a way to win under those circumstances - even if it's capitalizing on other people's mistakes - it's a remarkable accomplishment. In the first game they suffered two season and possibly career ending injuries of starters that go both ways, not to mention they "supposedly" have no depth. Then their coach has a heart attack and they're told it's due to stress - talk about having to step up your game and not make mistakes - not an easy task for teenage boys.

Please don't think I'm whinning or that I'm looking for sympathy because that's the last thing these guys want. They are the toughest, most humble, courageous group of kids I've ever seen. They are going to go on in life and do great things because of the challenges they faced this season. No matter what happens Friday night they can be proud of what they accomplished.

[rwilleby]

Power83, I don't think anyone in Katy, and I'm speaking only for myself here, wants to take anything away from the SJ players... Good season, bad stuff happened, they overcame adversity and are better for it...

I think everyone gets that and now, some of us are just trying to get past all the crapola (not what you describe, everything else) and back to football...

Now is the time we pull for each other as 19 5A playoff representatives... We can go back to being rivals next year (assuming our paths do not cross again this year)...

So enjoy the ride and make the most of it...

[Power83]

rwilleby

apprecaite your comments - i responded to the invite by katytigerdad and said we would love to have support from the katy tiger fans - but you might give our coach another heart attack if he actually sees you guys pulling for his team - i think he would appreciate the gesture and support - he also lives in katy and i know his poor wife and daughter have had a he!! of a time with some katy hs fans not being too nice to them, but from what i understand they've lived out here a long time and they love football so i'm sure they're familiar with trash talking.

[rwilleby]

rwilleby

apprecaite your comments - i responded to the invite by katytigerdad and said we would love to have support from the katy tiger fans - but you might give our coach another heart attack if he actually sees you guys pulling for his team - i think he would appreciate the gesture and support - he also lives in katy and i know his poor wife and daughter have had a he!! of a time with some katy hs fans not being too nice to them, but from what i understand they've lived out here a long time and they love football so i'm sure they're familiar with trash talking.
If you're from Katy, you're okay with me... Some parts may be cooler than others, but basically it's all good... I'm not for people being rude and down right mean... If I see it, I say something... I would hope it's from a kid, just like some of the SJer posters... They still have time to get straightened out, If you know what I mean... If it's from adults, that's just wrong...

[Power83]

If you're from Katy, you're okay with me... Some parts may be cooler than others, but basically it's all good... I'm not for people being rude and down right mean... If I see it, I say something... I would hope it's from a kid, just like some of the SJer posters... They still have time to get straightened out, If you know what I mean... If it's from adults, that's just wrong...

Unfortunately it has only come from adults. Driving by yelling obscenties at their car with jesuit decal, flipping them off - one guy even tried to cut her off a couple of weeks ago and then followed her into a parking lot and started yelling at her. daughter even had some adults at her school make inappropriate comments in front of her. which is ashame they are really supportive of the kids and absolutely love this game - and i don't think there's a girl out there that knows as much about football as coach's daughter.

[rwilleby]

Unfortunately it has only come from adults. Driving by yelling obscenties at their car with jesuit decal, flipping them off - one guy even tried to cut her off a couple of weeks ago and then followed her into a parking lot and started yelling at her. daughter even had some adults at her school make inappropriate comments in front of her. which is ashame they are really supportive of the kids and absolutely love this game - and i don't think there's a girl out there that knows as much about football as coach's daughter.
It wasn't big guy in a red truck was it? (just kidding)

Those Cinco and Taylor parents are just hard to control...

Well, I guess there's no restrictions on where jerks can go... Believe it or not, we get that too at Katy... Follow my daughter into a parking lot and start yelling at her, I'd have the Sherriff on them like you know what, unless I catch them first...

Most of the Katy folks are cool... We just like our tigers... But in every group you have your challenges... I've not met any, but I'm sure they're there...

[StrakeJesuit1990]

First, congratulations to my alma mater on an outstanding sophomore season in the UIL. Things sure have changed since I roamed the halls at Bellaire and Gessner.

Second, and I hate to be petty, it's Jesuit or Strake Jesuit--never, ever Strake.

We are SJ!

Go Crusaders!

[rwilleby]

First, congratulations to my alma mater on an outstanding sophomore season in the UIL. Things sure have changed since I roamed the halls at Bellaire and Gessner.

Second, and I hate to be petty, it's Jesuit or Strake Jesuit--never, ever Strake.

We are SJ!

Go Crusaders!
So if I say "Strake", you won't know who I'm talking about? It could be Katy's new code word for SJ and then you won't know when we're talking about you guys... I like this secret code stuff...

[Power83]

It wasn't big guy in a red truck was it? (just kidding)


i can't believe you just posted that because it was a husky 40/50ish man in a red pickup with one of those big tiger head decals on the back passenger side window! That's the funny thing all the people that have done something to them and me - actually have katy tiger decals on their cars, duh - a few even have had the little football with a # or kid's name on it??? real smart, huh? luckily we don't think that represents all katy fans. but i have to say it would be a little easier to swallow if it was coming from kids. that's the comment his daughter made - she would expect kids to trash talk and she could handle that but not adults especially an administrator at her jr high.

[StrakeJesuit1990]

So if I say "Strake", you won't know who I'm talking about? It could be Katy's new code word for SJ and then you won't know when we're talking about you guys... I like this secret code stuff...

No, I'll just know that you're neither an alumnus nor do you have an affiliation with the school. I graduated from Jesuit, not Strake.

[rwilleby]

i can't believe you just posted that because it was a husky 40/50ish man in a red pickup with one of those big tiger head decals on the back passenger side window! That's the funny thing all the people that have done something to them and me - actually have katy tiger decals on their cars, duh - a few even have had the little football with a # or kid's name on it??? real smart, huh? luckily we don't think that represents all katy fans. but i have to say it would be a little easier to swallow if it was coming from kids. that's the comment his daughter made - she would expect kids to trash talk and she could handle that but not adults especially an administrator at her jr high.
Whew... My Tiger head is on the driver's side... (and I'm not kidding)

[rwilleby]

i can't believe you just posted that because it was a husky 40/50ish man in a red pickup with one of those big tiger head decals on the back passenger side window!
You know, that could be considered "profiling"...

[Power83]

You know, that could be considered "profiling"...

that's funny - everyone asked if she got the license plate and she said she couldn't see it because he came up beside her and then sped off - then someone said i'm sure you'll see the truck again and her reply was "do you know how many red trucks with tiger heads are in katy?"

[rwilleby]

that's funny - everyone asked if she got the license plate and she said she couldn't see it because he came up beside her and then sped off - then someone said i'm sure you'll see the truck again and her reply was "do you know how many red trucks with tiger heads are in katy?"
Oh, man that is funny... I never thought of that before... Now I'm just one of the "Old, husky, red trucking katy tiger head guys" (OHRTKTHG for short)... I guess I'll just "blend"... That's a new one for me...

I better take the fifth before I get myself in trouble... And that guy that's running around in a red truck better behave himself... He could be giving the rest of us OHRTKTHG's a bad name...

[Power83]

Amused, do you speak for all of Strake Jesuit when you tell us to stay away from your game and that you don't want our support? There is a large group of Katy fans that attend the 19-5A playoff games and support our district representatives.

No - he doesn't speak for all Jesuit fans - we'll take whatever support we can get - the more people yelling the better. For some reason most of our fans don't start yelling until the 4th quarter? Of course I'm thinking you guys might give our coach another heart attack if you actually sit on our side and cheer for us - but like I said in another post - I think he would appreciate the gesture and support.

[Drake]

No, I'll just know that you're neither an alumnus nor do you have an affiliation with the school. I graduated from Jesuit, not Strake.1990... May I call you that? :D I've been to all but one of the SJ football games and noticed almost ALL the encouragement from SJ fans shortens the school reference to "Strake"... Like, "C'mon Strake!" or "Get the ball Strake!"

I haven't seen it printed anywhere that such a reference is unacceptable. In fact, I think I made my last tuition check out to "Strake" and neither it or a reprimand has been returned...

On this board "Strake" is much less confusing than just "Jesuit" because there are two schools that could be referred to as the latter.

Since we've began participating in UIL we've been called lots of things besides Strake Jesuit or SJ, I would think we could live with "Strake".

[rwilleby]

Since we've began participating in UIL we've been called lots of things besides Strake Jesuit or SJ, I would think we could live with "Strake".
Drake, I bet that's the understatement of the day... :)

(But not by Me)

[KatyTigerDad0407]

Unfortunately it has only come from adults. Driving by yelling obscenties at their car with jesuit decal, flipping them off - one guy even tried to cut her off a couple of weeks ago and then followed her into a parking lot and started yelling at her. daughter even had some adults at her school make inappropriate comments in front of her. which is ashame they are really supportive of the kids and absolutely love this game - and i don't think there's a girl out there that knows as much about football as coach's daughter.

I wouldn't tolerate any adult treating my child that way, in public or in school. That's an embarrisment to our community and detrimental to our children. These kind of actions can not be tolerated. Consequences must be suffered. I just read this post and this makes me angry.

[hornfan713]

No, I'll just know that you're neither an alumnus nor do you have an affiliation with the school. I graduated from Jesuit, not Strake.


I can live with Strake. Everyone knows Strake as such, and less so as Jesuit. MY friends and I never said we were going to Jesuit for something, it was always Strake. I much prefer Strake to some of the things I've been called for going there.

[ktrain]

No - he doesn't speak for all Jesuit fans - we'll take whatever support we can get - the more people yelling the better. For some reason most of our fans don't start yelling until the 4th quarter? Of course I'm thinking you guys might give our coach another heart attack if you actually sit on our side and cheer for us - but like I said in another post - I think he would appreciate the gesture and support.

Thanks, lets put the past behind us. 19-5A is all that matters now so be prepared for some noise on your side of the stadium.

[ktCarl]

I can't believe that anyone from Katy hasn't given the invite for Strakesters to attend our game and root for us?! Wouldn't that be building bridges?

[KTTex]

Thanks, lets put the past behind us. 19-5A is all that matters now so be prepared for some noise on your side of the stadium.


Right on.

Go Katy

Go Strake

Go Hastings

It's all about 19-5A now.

[KTTex]

I can't believe that anyone from Katy hasn't given the invite for Strakesters to attend our game and root for us?! Wouldn't that be building bridges?


Yes but do we have any seats on our side left?

[Fleeman93]

It will be packed up, but Tully will not sell out in Rd 1.

[Power83]

Yes but do we have any seats on our side left?

Funny you say that I went to lots of Katy games this year and I never sit on your side - it's always too crowded!!!!!!

[Amused]

Katy fans - to the 99% of you that are great Katy fans and good and decent people. When these playoffs are finished and all teams have gone as far as they can go, you 99% may really want to know the scares and problems that your 1% have created. I think you will find it interesting.

[Power83]

I wouldn't tolerate any adult treating my child that way, in public or in school. That's an embarrisment to our community and detrimental to our children. These kind of actions can not be tolerated. Consequences must be suffered. I just read this post and this makes me angry.

It is ashame, but I know they handled the school issue head on. The sad thing is coach was at home recovering when the school issue occurred, I'm sure that got his blood pressure up. Coach's daughter is a smart cookie and she's very mature for an 8th grader - she handles herself well. As for his wife, unfortunately it's the nature of the business and she's really good at handling everything that goes along with being a coach's wife. As you can imagine this has been a really hard year on all of them without having to deal with this kind of cr*p.

[AZTiger]

i would welcome any strake fans that wanted to attend a katy game. i think they would enjoy it and also maybe learn a thing or two about support their team (not saying they don't, but i highly doubt it's to our level). it's always nice to see fans that are more like katy and less like an Alief school.

I'll be there Friday night, I don't own any green, but I'll be wearing my Katy hat.

[Power83]

Katy fans - to the 99% of you that are great Katy fans and good and decent people. When these playoffs are finished and all teams have gone as far as they can go, you 99% may really want to know the scares and problems that your 1% have created. I think you will find it interesting.

I'm not sure they want to know everything - it took everything I had not to go on the K-train site and tell everyone what adults were doing when everyone was so upset with what a few stupid kids were saying.

I think sometimes the crazies are driven by what other people say, and I think that is what Ms. C was trying to get across when she said we should treat each other with respect.

But, it's all good - we survived and no one got hurt - Thank God. Sometimes it's best to just let things go.

[AZTiger]

agreed. let it go, chalk it up to some stupidity on both sides, and support each other in the playoffs

[Miss Kitty]

"i can't believe you just posted that because it was a husky 40/50ish man in a red pickup with one of those big tiger head decals on the back passenger side window!"

Rwilleby - That can't be you. You aren't 40/50ish. And I know it wasn't me. My truck is too identifiable. Besides that is just unacceptable behavior.

GO Katy, SJ, and Hastings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The playoffs are coming! I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rwilleby]

"i can't believe you just posted that because it was a husky 40/50ish man in a red pickup with one of those big tiger head decals on the back passenger side window!"

Rwilleby - That can't be you. You aren't 40/50ish. And I know it wasn't me. My truck is too identifiable. Besides that is just unacceptable behavior.

GO Katy, SJ, and Hastings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The playoffs are coming! I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It wasn't me... but I am 47... and I have a red truck... but I'm way past husky... :) :)

[Miss Kitty]

I know you have a RED truck. :)

[StrakeJesuit1990]

1990... May I call you that? :D I've been to all but one of the SJ football games and noticed almost ALL the encouragement from SJ fans shortens the school reference to "Strake"... Like, "C'mon Strake!" or "Get the ball Strake!"

I haven't seen it printed anywhere that such a reference is unacceptable. In fact, I think I made my last tuition check out to "Strake" and neither it or a reprimand has been returned...

On this board "Strake" is much less confusing than just "Jesuit" because there are two schools that could be referred to as the latter.

Since we've began participating in UIL we've been called lots of things besides Strake Jesuit or SJ, I would think we could live with "Strake".

It's Jesuit or Strake Jesuit. Period.

[rwilleby]

I hate to be petty, it's Jesuit or Strake Jesuit--never, ever Strake.

Then don't...

[ktCarl]

All together now....


STRAKE!!

[KTTex]

Katy fans - to the 99% of you that are great Katy fans and good and decent people. When these playoffs are finished and all teams have gone as far as they can go, you 99% may really want to know the scares and problems that your 1% have created. I think you will find it interesting.



Amused - What ever happened - it's not acceptable.

But I would like to point out that everyone has that 1%.

When my husband and I went to a Strake game - when we passed
the (I'm guessing) fieldhouse - we were cursed out by Strake kids.
Not a big deal - they were just kids and we laughed it off.

[TigerV1]

Yeah, everyone has that 1%. To go on and on about an insignificant number such as 1% is a waste of time. The majority of Katy fans are great people as well as Strake fans. Hopefully we can all join together in the playoffs and really make some noise.

[KTTex]

Yeah, everyone has that 1%. To go on and on about an insignificant number such as 1% is a waste of time. The majority of Katy fans are great people as well as Strake fans. Hopefully we can all join together in the playoffs and really make some noise.

Agreed. I for one, will be pulling for Strake to win.

Go Katy Tigers!

Go Strake Jesuit!

Go Hastings!

[Amused]

I agree KTTEX