Who will make the playoffs in 265a?

[saMavsFan]

Lots of teams to choose from this year. Madison, SV, NB, Mac, Reagan, and Roosevelt. Who makes it?

[saMavsFan]

Don't forget, this is a multiple choice poll so pick all four.

[atwelljroc]

Well as the season has started, I am only able pick 3 at this time...I am going with the work horse teams...the ones that are constantly there...I picked Madison, SV, and NB...I know NB started district 0-2 and Tom Wort is hurt, if he comes back, they will make playoffs for sure...the fourth team is a really great race...Roosevelt, Reagan and MacArthur...too early in district play to tell which one comes out in the fourth, or maybe third spot...but this district should be fun!!!:D:D:D

[Bottomline]

I just went to the Plano thread, I guess I upset some people ! :) That game was NOT impressive at all last night. I went on to say that Burkhead would be an average RB in 26 5A, Guess that didn't go over too well but really, there is a HUGE gap between Trinity and Plano. There was alot of attempted arm tackling and overall, NOT impressive. I really don't think Plano would go undefeated in 26 5A ... SV, NB, and Madison could beat Plano.

[trojanbacker]

Not really upset that you said Burkhead would be an average RB in 26 5A, just amazed at your lack of football knowledge.

[Bottomline]

My bad, i guess the game was just overhyped. But you gotta be honest Trojan, that was a really poor dispaly of tackling and the competition was not what was expected.

[saMavsFan]

I went with Madison, SV, Reagan, and Roosevelt. Tough for me to leave out Mac or NB. This is really a district where four playoff spots is truly warranted.

Madison is the strongest team in region 4 right now.

SV will have to gut it out against Mac next week, Madison the week after, and Roosevelt to close out the season. They are somewhat iffy in my book,
but history tells a good story about the Rangers.

Reagan is rolling right now. Maybe they're not the best team in this district, but pure confidence will put them over the top in a lot of games.

Roosevelt and NB could very easily change places in my mind. But, Roosevelt is doing very well and I think they will win the head to head against Mac and Reagan...just enough to squeak by into the playoffs.

NB will win some games, I have no doubt, but losing two in a row to Madison and SV might have put them in a hole they can't climb out of.

Mac is good, but has some question marks. They are very good fundamentally as I have seen it, yet still a year or so away from really vying for the top spot.

Just my opinion, a lot of really good options to choose from.

[Maroondog]

My bad, i guess the game was just overhyped. But you gotta be honest Trojan, that was a really poor dispaly of tackling and the competition was not what was expected.

We are more than aware that our defense is small and hasn't been that effective against the run early in games, but we have adjusted well in the second halves.

By the way, Trinity is big AND fast if you've ever seen them, not to mention very well coached.

PESH has been a bad team all year. I do not know why. We knew they could not stop our offense so the level of competition is we play our schedule just like you do.

[SaRattlerFan]

I went with Madison, SV, Reagan, and Roosevelt. Tough for me to leave out Mac or NB. This is really a district where four playoff spots is truly warranted.

Madison is the strongest team in region 4 right now.

SV will have to gut it out against Mac next week, Madison the week after, and Roosevelt to close out the season. They are somewhat iffy in my book,
but history tells a good story about the Rangers.

Reagan is rolling right now. Maybe they're not the best team in this district, but pure confidence will put them over the top in a lot of games.

Roosevelt and NB could very easily change places in my mind. But, Roosevelt is doing very well and I think they will win the head to head against Mac and Reagan...just enough to squeak by into the playoffs.

NB will win some games, I have no doubt, but losing two in a row to Madison and SV might have put them in a hole they can't climb out of.

Mac is good, but has some question marks. They are very good fundamentally as I have seen it, yet still a year or so away from really vying for the top spot.

Just my opinion, a lot of really good options to choose from.

Same teams I had. Madison and SV for sure - 3rd and 4th up for grabs.

Reagan's D will keep them in every game. By far the best D Reagan has ever had.

[trojanbacker]

Absolutely agree with the bad defense reference. It seems that their kids were in a position to makes plays, but not tackling well at all.

[Bottomline]

Not trying to take anything away from your program but, yeah the level of play from that defense was not what I was expecting. Week in and week out we have playoff type atmosphere games locally. HARD hitting and teams like NB, SV, Reagan and Roosvelt are VERY Fundamental teams and really hard to run against these teams and get to get beat up physically one week and get ready to play someone else just as hard hitting in some cases less than a week. HUGE difference ...

[nevaplayedk9]

madison always starts off great then hits district play and get's a loss here or there.....but i think this years team can actually go the distance and it's between them SV for district. reagan can still mix up things and they always play madison tough.

who knows....26-5a is to me still tops, good luck!

[bobcat83]

Not trying to take anything away from your program but, yeah the level of play from that defense was not what I was expecting. Week in and week out we have playoff type atmosphere games locally. HARD hitting and teams like NB, SV, Reagan and Roosvelt are VERY Fundamental teams and really hard to run against these teams and get to get beat up physically one week and get ready to play someone else just as hard hitting in some cases less than a week. HUGE difference ...

Ok her we go-I am a huge fan of 265A and an SV backer.Plano would win
265A-sorry! Probably would have won it last year or finished real close with Madison and SV.Burkhead? Have you ever been to see him in person? I have-probably 10-12 times since he was a freshman.An average back! You need to look again.Tell me one reciever that can compete with Kris Lott in the SA area? And don't say Askew-not yet-he will get there but not yet.Tell me a QB in SA as good as Carson Meager? Allen from Alamo Heights-probably.I watched the game with some SV players last night-there were impressed to say the least.I can guarantee you that any coach in 265A would take Rex Burkhead in a flash.He has started since he was a freshman at db the QB and now RB and whatever else.
By the way the kids from SV were amazed at the size of players on both teams.

[CKE]

Ok her we go-I am a huge fan of 265A and an SV backer.Plano would win
265A-sorry! Probably would have won it last year or finished real close with Madison and SV.Burkhead? Have you ever been to see him in person? I have-probably 10-12 times since he was a freshman.An average back! You need to look again.Tell me one reciever that can compete with Kris Lott in the SA area? And don't say Askew-not yet-he will get there but not yet.Tell me a QB in SA as good as Carson Meager? Allen from Alamo Heights-probably.I watched the game with some SV players last night-there were impressed to say the least.I can guarantee you that any coach in 265A would take Rex Burkhead in a flash.He has started since he was a freshman at db the QB and now RB and whatever else.
By the way the kids from SV were amazed at the size of players on both teams.
I can promise the were not amazed...everyone is bigger than SV

[sa panther]

Where the heck is Churchill? They are not mathematically eliminated - yet.

[Bottomline]

I'm sorry Bobcat but I have to disagree. Plano would NOT win this district . They would NEVER run the ball like they did last night against SV,NB ,Reagan, Roosevelt or Madison. Their defense would have ALOT of problems with the Madison high powered offense, The Reagan Footspeed ,a Larry Hill Coached team or Roosevelt's Team speed. There is WAYYYYYYYY too much speed in this district and I just didn't see an impressive defensive game from either Team.

[chainsaw83]

wow... a few bitter people in this pole, huh? how is it that SV has 100% but Madison only has 90%? lmao.

[CKE]

wow... a few bitter people in this pole, huh? how is it that SV has 100% but Madison only has 90%? lmao.

You whine a lot

[StrongDog]

[QUOTE=Bottomline;899094]I'm sorry Bobcat but I have to disagree. Plano would NOT win this district . They would NEVER run the ball like they did last night against SV,NB ,Reagan, Roosevelt or Madison. Their defense would have ALOT of problems with the Madison high powered offense, The Reagan Footspeed ,a Larry Hill Coached team or Roosevelt's Team speed. There is WAYYYYYYYY too much speed in this district and I just didn't see an impressive defensive game from either Team.[/QUOTE


Plano is one of the best teams in the metroplex. They would definitely be the favorites in 26 especially with Judson now gone. I'm not saying that a 26 team couldn't play with these guys, but you got to have respect for the kinda competition teams in the metroplex face, compared to that of San Antonio.

[bobcat83]

I can promise the were not amazed...everyone is bigger than SV
That's true-but these kids-all 4 starters on this years SV team thought Burkheads size and speed were impressive-one made an interesting comment-said the way he moves-stops and starts-side to side-reminds them of your brother just 25lbs heavier.I think thats a good comparison.
Also the fact that Lott as a true 4.5 guy is 6'2" 205 lbs is pretty nice.As far as the rest anything is bigger than this years team.

[bobcat83]

I'm sorry Bobcat but I have to disagree. Plano would NOT win this district . They would NEVER run the ball like they did last night against SV,NB ,Reagan, Roosevelt or Madison. Their defense would have ALOT of problems with the Madison high powered offense, The Reagan Footspeed ,a Larry Hill Coached team or Roosevelt's Team speed. There is WAYYYYYYYY too much speed in this district and I just didn't see an impressive defensive game from either Team.

Ok we will disagree on who would win.But they would run the ball on most anyone.Plano has more team speed than anyone except maybe Roosevelt.Saying Burkead wouldn't run on these teams-? Can Green,Brandon Armstrong? Trent Rios last year,Devin Thomas,Marcus Wright? Burkhead has more D1 offers than any of them had.They took Trinity to OT last year and some say they should have -just like SV over Madison.I am a San Antonio "homer" but those kids are the real deal.Remember Thomas Lott from Jay? The Oklahoma wishbone QB fro Switzer? That's his yougest son.One had a full ride at RB to Rice,the next is a WR at North Texas-Kris Lott is the baby and by far the best athlete. Look at what the KT's think about Plano's offense in the preview-I tend to agree.And remember in 265A there are and have been alot of "bend but don't break" defenses.It is a district that has been dominated by offense most of the time.This year it looks as if the defense's are ahead with the exception of Madison.

[chainsaw83]

You whine a lot

... and we have a winner!

[CKE]

... and we have a winner!

yep SV with 100% still :notworthy

[shooter]

Where the hell is Johnson?!?!?!?

[shooter]

Mac's undefeated record is impressing the voters.....

[saMavsFan]

When did Plano get into 265a?:rolleyes:

[bobcat83]

When did Plano get into 265a?:rolleyes:

Sorry-someone brought them in and I came to their defense.I love 265A but there are other districts and teams in this state.I thinks it's the most competitve top to bottom in the state but not the best-not this year.Last year yes.The top 3 SV,Madison and Reagan aren't as good as last year.maybe one of them becomes a State Contender by the playoffs-maybe not.Last year there were 4 legitimate teams.

[d-train]

Didn't MacArthur make the quarters or 3rd round in 2006, where they lost to Westlake, when they had that back Craig? Why are you so down on them this year? That was the same year Madison fizzled and didn't make the playoffs.

[Mean DT]

Where the heck is Churchill? They are not mathematically eliminated - yet.Not yet but their working on it.:D:D

[Mean DT]

Didn't MacArthur make the quarters or 3rd round in 2006, where they lost to Westlake, when they had that back Craig? Why are you so down on them this year? That was the same year Madison fizzled and didn't make the playoffs.Mac's young and talented this season. I do beleive they have a chance to upset one of the top dogs and get that 4 spot.:D

[saMavsFan]

Mac's young and talented this season. I do beleive they have a chance to upset one of the top dogs and get that 4 spot.:D

First off, Mac is a top dog IMO. And yes, Mac made it to the semis in 2006 while Madison watched on t.v. Same story, vice versa last year. I have a feeling Mac can make a run at it this year. Will have to beat 3 teams out of Madison, SV, Reagan, NB, and Roosevelt to do it. The next two weeks will tell the tale of Mac's season though. If they can get a win over SV or Madison, look out.

[longhorn3]

Ok her we go-I am a huge fan of 265A and an SV backer.Plano would win
265A-sorry! Probably would have won it last year or finished real close with Madison and SV.Burkhead? Have you ever been to see him in person? I have-probably 10-12 times since he was a freshman.An average back! You need to look again.Tell me one reciever that can compete with Kris Lott in the SA area? And don't say Askew-not yet-he will get there but not yet.Tell me a QB in SA as good as Carson Meager? Allen from Alamo Heights-probably.I watched the game with some SV players last night-there were impressed to say the least.I can guarantee you that any coach in 265A would take Rex Burkhead in a flash.He has started since he was a freshman at db the QB and now RB and whatever else.
By the way the kids from SV were amazed at the size of players on both teams.

Lack of knowledge to say the least...this is SV's worst year in 5 years at least..they are solid but not even close to a reg. SV TEAM>>>

[shooter]

Lack of knowledge to say the least...this is SV's worst year in 5 years at least..they are solid but not even close to a reg. SV TEAM>>>

I saw SV tonight and you are right this SV team is not what i am use to seeing out in the sticks. They will be alright simply because they are well coached, but not the dominating team of a few years back.

[saMavsFan]

I saw SV tonight and you are right this SV team is not what i am use to seeing out in the sticks. They will be alright simply because they are well coached, but not the dominating team of a few years back.

Or last year. For all intents and purposes SV was better than the Madison team that beat them in the region finals. I don't know how long it took the last SV team with 2 returning starters to gel, but it seems that this group will have to work much much harder at it if they hope of returning to form come playoff time.

[CKE]

Or last year. For all intents and purposes SV was better than the Madison team that beat them in the region finals. I don't know how long it took the last SV team with 2 returning starters to gel, but it seems that this group will have to work much much harder at it if they hope of returning to form come playoff time.

2004 7 games into the season

[CKE]

I was just looking over the numbers and if the district plays out like predicted in the poll above then Sv will go D1 for the first time in 5a this year with only 2,200 students.....wow

[BandidoNB]

I was just looking over the numbers and if the district plays out like predicted in the poll above then Sv will go D1 for the first time in 5a this year with only 2,200 students.....wow

Unless New Braunfels doesn't make the playoffs, which might be possibility; Unicorns were struggling significantly against Churchill last night. Both teams went scoreless in the first quarter and NB led 6-0 at halftime. Unicorns ended up winning 23-0 after the offense saw some life. But NB wont be able to beat Roosevelt, Reagan or MacArthur with that kind of game.

[bobcat83]

Lack of knowledge to say the least...this is SV's worst year in 5 years at least..they are solid but not even close to a reg. SV TEAM>>>

Longhorn-why dont you read what I wrote again-lack of knowledge? I'm talking about Plano-not SV! Bottomline came on and was talking about Rex Burkhead(the DFW MVP last year as a junior) not being able to run against 265A defenses.I know SV isnt the team they were last year-my son plays for them.I said before the season they wouldn't be.So I have alot of knowledge about them and Plano as my nephew plays for them.And by the way I know alot more about Madison than you know about SV.Oh and by the way the last 5 years or so include 2 state title runs and deep playoff pushes for SV.So it's pretty tough to keep with that.If this years team becomes half of what those teams were they will still be pretty good.Oh-have you seen SV play or are you just looking at box scores etc....

[bobcat83]

I saw SV tonight and you are right this SV team is not what i am use to seeing out in the sticks. They will be alright simply because they are well coached, but not the dominating team of a few years back.

You are right-you don't loose Rios,Renken,Pawelek and that huge D1offensive line along with 3 other all area players and expect to be the same or even close.Nobody at SV expected that.I expected Judson to beat them-not Reagan but that's football.They are what they are-they have to create turnovers,take care of the ball,make special teams plays and have several explosive plays a game to beat the good teams.
I'm curious-do any of the Madison faithful think SV can compete with Madison?

[Bottomline]

While the Mav's are loaded, don't bet against Larry Hill. Give that man 45 kids and he'll compete against anyone. Where are they playing this year ? That will be a GREAT game. Green is a threat to score everytime he touches the ball. Give them an 8 man front and Leo can hurt you with Askew and company. Leo, in my opinion has quicker feet that last years QB and has shown some excellent arm strength. The defense, while questionable at times always manages to come through when a stop is needed. SV is a VERY fundamental and discipline team. They are on a collision course and the Mav's better be ready for a slugfest after their bye week to play SV. Going to come down to silly penalties or a T/O.

[saMavsFan]

While the Mav's are loaded, don't bet against Larry Hill. Give that man 45 kids and he'll compete against anyone. Where are they playing this year ? That will be a GREAT game. Green is a threat to score everytime he touches the ball. Give them an 8 man front and Leo can hurt you with Askew and company. Leo, in my opinion has quicker feet that last years QB and has shown some excellent arm strength. The defense, while questionable at times always manages to come through when a stop is needed. SV is a VERY fundamental and discipline team. They are on a collision course and the Mav's better be ready for a slugfest after their bye week to play SV. Going to come down to silly penalties or a T/O.

Game is at Comalander this year. If it comes down to penalties/turnovers, SV wins. Plain and simple, SV kills people with field position, turnovers, and special teams play. Madison's special teams play is horrific this year. Hopefully, they'll show some improvement tonight against Mac and over the bye week before the SV game.

In a straight game, without a load of SV offensive penalties, or the boneheaded hands team plays on Madison's kickoff returns, Madison will win. A lot more pure talent on the Madison squad, but that has been the case in a lot of the years SV has beaten us. Should be a great game.

[MADMAVMOM]

I am so glad the game's at Comalander this year! That game at SV last year was crazy -parking a billion miles away, standing room only 3-4 people deep at the end zone fence, running out of water and food at the concessions ---------not to mention an altercation in the parking lot between parents!!

Hope we have big crowds at Comalander and good sportsmanship from both sides.

Huge Home Field Advantage for the Mighty Mavs.

[CKE]

I am so glad the game's at Comalander this year! That game at SV last year was crazy -parking a billion miles away, standing room only 3-4 people deep at the end zone fence, running out of water and food at the concessions ---------not to mention an altercation in the parking lot between parents!!

Hope we have big crowds at Comalander and good sportsmanship from both sides.

Huge Home Field Advantage for the Mighty Mavs.

Sv has lost one game at Comalander since 1994 and is 2-0 against Madison...it is hardly home field advantage

[saMavsFan]

Who did SV lose to at Comalander? In any case, I agree. SV brings its A-game to Blossom Athletic Center. Madison will just have to up and beat them the old fashioned way.:D

[CKE]

Who did SV lose to at Comalander? In any case, I agree. SV brings its A-game to Blossom Athletic Center. Madison will just have to up and beat them the old fashioned way.:D
Reagan a rivalry game

[wizenbud]

After taking in the games in the last 3 weeks.......

The 4 best teams in 26-5A

1. Madison D needs some help, but offense is A++++++!!!
2. SV Coach Hill....... need I say more
3. Reagan best D in the district.
4. TR second best offense, top 3 defense


NB needs depth & speed, injuries and lack of a homerun hitter will hurt them vs Reagan & TR's defensive speed.
Mac is a nice team, #66 is pretty darn good, just not enough weapons or players this year.

[CKE]

After taking in the games in the last 3 weeks.......

The 4 best teams in 26-5A

1. Madison D needs some help, but offense is A++++++!!!
2. SV Coach Hill....... need I say more
3. Reagan best D in the district.
4. TR second best offense, top 3 defense


NB needs depth & speed, injuries and lack of a homerun hitter will hurt them vs Reagan & TR's defensive speed.
Mac is a nice team, #66 is pretty darn good, just not enough weapons or players this year.

You think TR has a better defense than SV, Reagan and NB?

[wizenbud]

You think TR has a better defense than SV, Reagan and NB?

Defense

1 Reagan
2 SV
3 TR
4 NB

that's how I rank them.
NB could be better, but injuries and lack of depth hurts their cause.

[wizenbud]

WOW !!
I say TR has a better D than NB, and nobody killed me on it. :confused:

But, to be fair, if NB's defense is at a 100%, it is the second best D behind that Reagan D. Placing TR's D 4th.

[saMavsFan]

Defense

1 Reagan
2 SV
3 TR
4 NB

that's how I rank them.
NB could be better, but injuries and lack of depth hurts their cause.

For me it would be

Reagan (so far, very easily changed once they hit the more powerful O's)
NB
SV
TR

Madison is down around the Churchill-Lee level of defense. Okay, not that bad but not much better.

[wizenbud]

For me it would be

Reagan (so far, very easily changed once they hit the more powerful O's)
NB
SV
TR

Madison is down around the Churchill-Lee level of defense. Okay, not that bad but not much better.

Madison doesn't need a Defense. :cool:
It's offense is it's defense. If the D gets a stop, it's gravy, baby. :notworthy
Great game vs a nice Mac team. Not the power house than everybody fear they would be, well everybody but me, that is. :rolleyes:

[saMavsFan]

Madison doesn't need a Defense. :cool:
It's offense is it's defense. If the D gets a stop, it's gravy, baby. :notworthy
Great game vs a nice Mac team. Not the power house than everybody fear they would be, well everybody but me, that is. :rolleyes:

Don't jump the gun too fast now. Mac has a hell of a team. They will win some games. But its like you said, Madison's offense is just too much right now.

[wizenbud]

Don't jump the gun too fast now. Mac has a hell of a team. They will win some games. But its like you said, Madison's offense is just too much right now.

I am sorry, after seeing them the last 2 weeks, the Brahams have lost this bandwagon jumper. Mac has a couple of good players, no doubt. But, no running game, weak DB's and no depth. Not that they don't have players, just not enough of them. I have gotten to see all the teams in 26-5A play. Some of them multiple times. Madison, Reagan, SV, & TR will be the 4 teams going on to the second season.

It's a matter of depth in this district, yes ? Every year teams get beat up over the season in 26-5A. The teams with the most depth of talent normally go on to the playoffs. The most depth is on Reagan, SV, Madison, & TR. So, there are your teams that will survive. IMO.