Next Big upset

[stevefoxsc]

First round we already saw some close upsets so hopefully thats a wake up call for some team.

[PantherFan70]

I'm not sure if this would really be an upset, but probably a surprise, and the coming of a new power in the SA area with O'Connor beating Judson. Especially if it is a BEATING(That would make it a BIG upset)! OC probably not going to win, but if they did I would'nt mind it happening. I love my panthers, but WAY too young to do it this year.

[ALLIN]

I think either Cove or Smithson Valley go down this week. No real reason, just my thought

[PantherFan70]

I think either Cove or Smithson Valley go down this week. No real reason, just my thought

I could See Smithson valley going down. Jay is pretty potent when they want to be.

[lonny23]

I don't think they're upsets, but:

Rowlett over Berkner
SGP over Plano (or is that Pluto or Plato?) :p

[dragonfootballfan]

I don't think they're upsets, but:

Rowlett over Berkner
SGP over Plano (or is that Pluto or Plato?) :p
both of those are uspsets

[mad_fan]

I don't think they're upsets, but:

Rowlett over Berkner
SGP over Plano (or is that Pluto or Plato?) :p

Why am I always a step behind? :mad:

[Oiler1]

I'm going to stick with my dark horse.

Clear Creek could upset Beaumont West Brook. They are 10 point underdogs in this matchup. Then again they have been picked to lose every game, so whats new.

Would North Shore beating Westfield be an upset? I think they can pull this off in their own house.

[JC73]

I could See Smithson valley going down. Jay is pretty potent when they want to be.
I hope my fellow SV fans don't stone me, but I think a SV defeat is very possible. I do hope what I am seeing however, is SV coming into their playoff form. They will have to play their best football yet(which I don't think they have) to beat Jay.

[singularity]

I see it the other way around. I think Jay will have to play there best to beat SV. If Jay can play with no mistakes, balance there attack rather than just run, and shut down SVs passing game, they can win.

[PantherFan70]

I see it the other way around. I think Jay will have to play there best to beat SV. If Jay can play with no mistakes, balance there attack rather than just run, and shut down SVs passing game, they can win.

I agree. Jay seems to go up and down in games. Look at the stats, one game they have 180 yds total off. then next 400. It just depends on how motivated they are to win. I think SV expierence will win them this one. But it would be nice to see at least one 27 team win this week!

[Squirrel88]

Would North Shore beating Westfield be an upset? I think they can pull this off in their own house.

I think most people would consider NS winning would be an upset. I haven't missed a NS game in the last 4 years. besides the '03 season, i haven't seen another defense as strong as this one. This one will be determined by who's defense wants it more. Because it being played at GPISD it gives NS a home field advantage. Last year's problem was that NS had only one running back and he was slipping and sliding. This year NS has a whole stable full of running backs. Two of the best... one being a junior and the other one being a softmore.

NS - 35
WF - 21

[dragonsdaddy]

why would berkner be a big favorite over rowlett? both are relatively similar in po experience, and are a lot aike offensively, at least in gaining yards on the ground. i'm happy to see the old whipping boy do well, but i don't see them being the favorite over many teams left in the po's.

[lonny23]

why would berkner be a big favorite over rowlett? both are relatively similar in po experience, and are a lot aike offensively, at least in gaining yards on the ground. i'm happy to see the old whipping boy do well, but i don't see them being the favorite over many teams left in the po's.
I think they're looking at the record and not strength of competition or district. You really start to see the haves and have-nots in the different districts. I think after this week we'll see 20 playoff teams from the top 16 districts and 4 from the bottom 16.

[reed35]

both of those are uspsets

Plano is 2 point underdog

[dragonfootballfan]

Plano is 2 point underdog
where do you get that number?

[lonny23]

Plano is 2 point underdog
They should be.

[reed35]

where do you get that number?


http://www.texasfootballratings.com/

[reed35]

They should be.

I love it when they are underdog.....they honestly seem to play better

[lonny23]

where do you get that number?
Right cheer:
http://www.texasfootballratings.com/20055ADiv2Bracket.html
Here's D1:
http://www.texasfootballratings.com/20055ADiv1Bracket.html
This is what calpreps says:
http://www.calpreps.com/2005/week_Texas_9.htm

[dragonsdaddy]

how did these computer programs pick the brackets last week? we should set up a bracket for each and see how they turn out.

[lonny23]

how did these computer programs pick the brackets last week? we should set up a bracket for each and see how they turn out.
I went 39-9 and look at both polls and draw my own conclusions about stuff.

Jerry went 36-12 in picking winners.

Calpreps went 37-11.

Both polls are usually pretty close in how many they get right. I usually do a little better than both polls. If both polls agree on the same team, there's a real good chance they'll win. We do have upsets, but the polls give you a real good idea who to take.

You really get a wide range in some point spreads and it makes it a little hard to pick some games. They really do a good job picking some upsets like Calpreps that had Madison over Clemens.

[reed35]

My record was 39-9, but i had GB picked and never went to fix that. Now i know it messed up my brackets also.

Great job Lonnie.

Calpreps has Plano by toooooo many points.

[SLC fan]

I'll go out on a limb and predict that Monterey knocks off Abilene. Abilene smoked them earlier in the year in Abilene, but something tells me that playing this game in Lubbock will make all the difference.

[BigWhiteJake]

i would be willing to go with south grand prarie over plano. plano looked bad last week and SGP knocked off euless trinity so you know they can play at an elevated level

[ALLIN]

I dont think MONTY has what it takes. Abilene will be ready.

[raidercheerdad]

I'll go out on a limb and predict that Monterey knocks off Abilene. Abilene smoked them earlier in the year in Abilene, but something tells me that playing this game in Lubbock will make all the difference.
Now that's funny, right there, I don't care who you are! There's a better chance of SLC getting knocked off by Irving Mac and they've already played!

[IBLEEDGreen]

I think most people would consider NS winning would be an upset. I haven't missed a NS game in the last 4 years. besides the '03 season, i haven't seen another defense as strong as this one. This one will be determined by who's defense wants it more. Because it being played at GPISD it gives NS a home field advantage. Last year's problem was that NS had only one running back and he was slipping and sliding. This year NS has a whole stable full of running backs. Two of the best... one being a junior and the other one being a softmore.

NS - 35
WF - 21

Squirrel88,

I have to disagree with you. I'll tell you what last year's NS vs. WF problem was. After NS RB Gilliam made that initial TD, WF adjusted & put that "THANG" on him, his little Arse was looking for a place to fall. Also, I don't recall WF's RB's slipping and sliding. Recall the 1st play from scrimmage, a 70 yd TD run "GASH" for starters. So what you are saying doesn't hold water, especially for those of us who were at that game. Also, I generally don't post or respond to posts, but I read previously how NS team is the same as last year's only better, etc. I gotta tell ya my friend WF's team is the same as last years also. That is something that alot of folks are overlooking. And if NS gets behind and haven't matured, they will quit. I saw them quit against WF last year. The WF kids are not intimidated by the stadium, location or what have you. If they (NS) have the same players as last years only one year older, they are in trouble. The are gonna get gashed. Talk at you later cat.

Oh, one last thing.

If anyone on the board saw the WF Lamar game on Fri, you saw a very basic offensive attack. You have no idea what Coach Meekins has in his packages. I think they threw the ball like 5 times. That is obviously for a reason. I'm telling you my friend, if they (NS) are not ready and a hell of alot better than last year, they are gonna get ran outta that stadium.

[Squirrel88]

Squirrel88,

I have to disagree with you. I'll tell you what last year's NS vs. WF problem was. After NS RB Gilliam made that initial TD, WF adjusted & put that "THANG" on him, his little Arse was looking for a place to fall. Also, I don't recall WF's RB's slipping and sliding. Recall the 1st play from scrimmage, a 70 yd TD run "GASH" for starters. So what you are saying doesn't hold water, especially for those of us who were at that game. Also, I generally don't post or respond to posts, but I read previously how NS team is the same as last year's only better, etc. I gotta tell ya my friend WF's team is the same as last years also. That is something that alot of folks are overlooking. And if NS gets behind and haven't matured, they will quit. I saw them quit against WF last year. The WF kids are not intimidated by the stadium, location or what have you. If they (NS) have the same players as last years only one year older, they are in trouble. The are gonna get gashed. Talk at you later cat.

Oh, one last thing.

If anyone on the board saw the WF Lamar game on Fri, you saw a very basic offensive attack. You have no idea what Coach Meekins has in his packages. I think they threw the ball like 5 times. That is obviously for a reason. I'm telling you my friend, if they (NS) are not ready and a hell of alot better than last year, they are gonna get ran outta that stadium.

I was at that game last year and you are entiltled to your own opinion. The problem with Gilliam was that if you barely touched him, he would fall over.

We will see Friday who has come along and who hasn't.

[Oiler1]

I like this talk....man oh man its like the battle of titans. I will arrive early since I know this place will be rockin.

[Squirrel88]

You're going to be sitting on the winning side this time, right Oiler1? :)

The HOME SIDE! :D

[CLFalcon2006]

Upsets I think will Happen

North Shore over Westfield
Clear Creek over Beumont Westbrook
SGP over Plano

Possible upsets
Strake over Cy-Falls
SA Jay over Smithson Valley
Plano East over Euless Trinity

[Oiler1]

You're going to be sitting on the winning side this time, right Oiler1? :)

The HOME SIDE! :D

Without a doubt I will be sitting on Shore's side and I think they have what it takes this time. Like I said before, I think the Woodlands was their wakeup call and nobody else would catch them knapping. This game is what TEXAS High School football is all about. :cool:

[bullrock]

Strake over SLC in four weeks!

[Squirrel88]

Without a doubt I will be sitting on Shore's side and I think they have what it takes this time. Like I said before, I think the Woodlands was their wakeup call and nobody else would catch them knapping. This game is what TEXAS High School football is all about. :cool:


The problems with TWHS vs NS weren't just on the field. What I heard is that because of those problems there was a "mandatory Sunday practice". Since then they have been destroying everyone that they have come up against.

[ACM Dad]

Thinking that the HH game got in Lufkins' head. I think they're the next big upset in the making.

[Favpack]

Thinking that the HH game got in Lufkins' head. I think they're the next big upset in the making.
I was waiting for someone to say Hays over Lufkin :) -- we'll see. I actually think Coach Outlaw prefers this situation over being a landslide favorite.

SGP over Plano sure seems possible - Plano has not played well two weeks in a row and SGP is solid.

I still say the Amarillo Sandies can beat Midland - just a whim.

I think NS/Westfield will NOT be close - just don't know who wins it - lol.

[g-town07]

how about garland over slc?
with the heart these guys have this year it could happen if the matchup comes along

[KTFURB]

That's cute Bullrock...Strakes kids have a lot of character and heart, but very little depth. Although I would like to see them win, I don't believe they get by Cy Falls. CF was rated pretty high in the area early but took a whipping from Westfield and ended up with a mediocre season. They may have the talent to last a few more rounds. Humble v CF could be interesting.

[VB Pack Fan]

Guys I have said this back in Sept, that my pack is young on offense and I think like another pack fan that this year we won,t get to the big dance. I do think we will win next week, but after that the road will get rough.But you can bet I be with then win or loose

[TexasRed6x]

I'm not sure if this would really be an upset, but probably a surprise, and the coming of a new power in the SA area with O'Connor beating Judson. Especially if it is a BEATING(That would make it a BIG upset)! OC probably not going to win, but if they did I would'nt mind it happening. I love my panthers, but WAY too young to do it this year.


If you should win, it would not be a upset since you are playing a team with a worse record than you. This is not the year to say beating Judson is a upset, it would just be another victory. This rocket team goes back to a team like we had in 85 I think, great great defense and very average offense.

[PantherFan70]

If you should win, it would not be a upset since you are playing a team with a worse record than you. This is not the year to say beating Judson is a upset, it would just be another victory. This rocket team goes back to a team like we had in 85 I think, great great defense and very average offense.

I'd still say upset. Because a lot of people would be upset because their brackets would be off :D

[clemensbuff]

I'd still say upset. Because a lot of people would be upset because their brackets would be off :D

I'd have to agree with you Panterfan70, since CJ is being considered the favorite in this one.

[PonyExpress81]

I was waiting for someone to say Hays over Lufkin :) -- we'll see. I actually think Coach Outlaw prefers this situation over being a landslide favorite.

SGP over Plano sure seems possible - Plano has not played well two weeks in a row and SGP is solid.

I still say the Amarillo Sandies can beat Midland - just a whim.

I think NS/Westfield will NOT be close - just don't know who wins it - lol.
Not trying to stir the Pack faithful but I think Hays will send the "Pack" home this week too - soft schedule and over confidence can ruin a very good team. Pack fans are strong supporters and large numbers and they could be the difference in this game. At the very least it'll be another close game.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

They should be.

That's right LOONEY Make Plano the Underdog. We have no chance against SGP. For someone with Rose colored Judson glasses on. How do you find the time to even look outside San Antonio and give your looney!! prediction.

Who does Judson play this week St Mary's school of the blind of Weslaco? :)

[lonny23]

That's right LOONEY Make Plano the Underdog. We have no chance against SGP. For someone with Rose colored Judson glasses on. How do you find the time to even look outside San Antonio and give your looney!! prediction.

Who does Judson play this week St Mary's school of the blind of Weslaco? :)
I have time to look all over the state. I care about what's happening statewide. I stand by my predictions and the real prize is to keep playing. I still think I'll have something to root for longer than the Plano fans. If I'm wrong, I'll admit it.

[sv ranger]

I hope my fellow SV fans don't stone me, but I think a SV defeat is very possible. I do hope what I am seeing however, is SV coming into their playoff form. They will have to play their best football yet(which I don't think they have) to beat Jay.
jay is over rated

[JC73]

jay is over rated

How do you figure?

[bubbacoach]

The problems with TWHS vs NS weren't just on the field. What I heard is that because of those problems there was a "mandatory Sunday practice". Since then they have been destroying everyone that they have come up against.
You cannot practice on Sunday it is against UIL rules. Should someone inform the UIL about this supposed infraction.

[Squirrel88]

Maybe it was a mandatory Saturday practice.