Abilene High vs Weatherford

[a-hi eagle2309]

Well as everyone knows, whether sportsmanlike or not, Abilene put 81 points on paschal. Abilene hosts the mighty Roos at shotwell next week for their homecoming. Let the talk begin.

[AE 8008]

roos lose:D

[AHSeagles]

Weatherford gave up 28 to Paschal. We might hang a 70 spot on them. I think Weatherford squeaks out a TD or two against the third stringers though.

[a-hi eagle2309]

I'd say so as well. Weatherford's D allowed Paschal to score 28 points. This doesn't bode well for weatherford seeing that Abilene held Paschal to 60 total yards...:rolleyes:

[AHSeagles]

I'd say so as well. Weatherford's D allowed Paschal to score 28 points. This doesn't bode well for weatherford seeing that Abilene held Paschal to 60 total yards...:rolleyes:

I'm glad you remembered your password finally.:D

[a-hi eagle2309]

This is kind of off topic, but did anyone else see that Burleson beat Haltom, and Richland barely beat North Crowley?:) Abilene's gotta be licking their chops:D

[a-hi eagle2309]

I'm glad you remembered your password finally.:D

As am I...

[Hitman49]

play your JV like I told you all last week...

[tmcran]

I miss the LSWC. I know there ain't nothing we can do about it but man this sucks. The guys get to score and we get to play 2nd & 3rd teamers and thats good for them. I just wonder what happens at play off time and we have not had our feet put to the fire. Warren has a real job this year keeping the guys playing at a high level.

[Coug78]

This is going to be an ugly game once again.

[eaglefan87]

Should be another chance for backups to get plenty of playing time for AHS.....we've thumped the 'Roos the last few times we played 'em and considering Paschall put 28 on 'em.....it doesn't bode well for the boys from Weatherford.

[Warbird]

I'm afraid to ask, but did anyone get the JV scores against Paschal?

[biggolfdad]

I'm afraid to ask, but did anyone get the JV scores against Paschal?



56 - 7 EAGLES in the 2nd half. Are we going to be accused of running up the score ?

:confused:

[exlobo]

the final score was 63-7.............and the clock ran the whole second half

[a-hi eagle2309]

Who the heck gave Weatherford the vote???:confused:

[Shoot2thrill]

Who the heck gave Weatherford the vote???:confused:

Most likely the same person who has voted for our last 2 opponents in these AHS vs weak opponent polls.:p

[CoveMom]

Does your scoreboard count three places?

You might need that at some point this season, better get the booster club on it...

:D

[a-hi eagle2309]

2 votes!??!

[Wypirates03]

Abilene wins 102-0 after going up 63-0 at halftime.

[AHSeagles]

2 votes!??!

It's gotta be jtk! He cast his fail upon Paschal and look what happened to them!:eek::D

[toonman]

Well as everyone knows, whether sportsmanlike or not, Abilene put 81 points on paschal. Abilene hosts the mighty Roos at shotwell next week for their homecoming. Let the talk begin.

Abilene takes out all the starters for the second half. Can you say 150 points scored on 2 games.

[THSBandDad]

Abilene puts a whooping on Weatherford. I hope they can hold it to a win by less than 50.

It's a shame they have to play in such a weak district. They'll easily win district, waltz through the first round of the playoffs, then meet some "real team" before they ever even get tested.

Does anyone know where there might be a preliminary bracket for the playoffs? Which districts play which other districts in the first round or two? Does the top team in 3-5A take on the second team from 4-5A (Arlington??)?

[abilenefan]

Abilene puts a whooping on Weatherford. I hope they can hold it to a win by less than 50.

It's a shame they have to play in such a weak district. They'll easily win district, waltz through the first round of the playoffs, then meet some "real team" before they ever even get tested.

Does anyone know where there might be a preliminary bracket for the playoffs? Which districts play which other districts in the first round or two? Does the top team in 3-5A take on the second team from 4-5A (Arlington??)?

I think Abilene will go DII and play the 2nd place DII team from 4-5A. Not sure who that is shaping up to be.

The other 3 po spots in 3-5A look to be all up for grabs. There seems to be parity amongst the rest of the district.

[tmcran]

Abilene puts a whooping on Weatherford. I hope they can hold it to a win by less than 50.

It's a shame they have to play in such a weak district. They'll easily win district, waltz through the first round of the playoffs, then meet some "real team" before they ever even get tested.

Does anyone know where there might be a preliminary bracket for the playoffs? Which districts play which other districts in the first round or two? Does the top team in 3-5A take on the second team from 4-5A (Arlington??)?

I don't really know. Someone brought up last week that Abilene may be in the D-1 bracket. That doesn't sound to good to me. I would think AHS doesn't really have more than 2200 students. But ya do what ya do and if that is the way it is we will be seeing some different teams than what usually run into.

[tmcran]

For thought only. What if the 2nd & 3rd teams play the first half. Then it should be close at the half. Then the 1st team could come and have to play catch up or at least have to be a little more pressued to produce. Nah, I guess not.

Do we have any Roo fans on?

[THSBandDad]

I don't really know. Someone brought up last week that Abilene may be in the D-1 bracket. That doesn't sound to good to me. I would think AHS doesn't really have more than 2200 students. But ya do what ya do and if that is the way it is we will be seeing some different teams than what usually run into.

I've never really understood exactly what they count when using the school size to determine D1 and D2. I'm sure that LD Bell has more students than Trinity and both are 10-12 grade schools. And I think that Bell went D2 last year. How does that stack up against schools with 9-12 grades?

If Abilene goes D1 and gets past the #2 team from 4-5A, would they then play someone from the 1-5A or 2-5A? They might not get really tested until the third round!! Maybe they should keep their starters in against those weak district opponents and score 100 per game.

[THSBandDad]

For thought only. What if the 2nd & 3rd teams play the first half. Then it should be close at the half. Then the 1st team could come and have to play catch up or at least have to be a little more pressued to produce. Nah, I guess not.

Do we have any Roo fans on?

Well now, just how confident are you that you're that much better than lowly Weatherford?
I actually think it might be a good idea except you'll probably still be winning at the half even with the backups in the game.

[eaglefan87]

Abilene puts a whooping on Weatherford. I hope they can hold it to a win by less than 50.

It's a shame they have to play in such a weak district. They'll easily win district, waltz through the first round of the playoffs, then meet some "real team" before they ever even get tested.

Does anyone know where there might be a preliminary bracket for the playoffs? Which districts play which other districts in the first round or two? Does the top team in 3-5A take on the second team from 4-5A (Arlington??)?

here is a link to uil PO bracket for new alignments:http://www.uil.utexas.edu/2008align/pdf/2008brackets.pdf...looks like winner of District 3 plays Runner up District 4

[eaglefan87]

I've never really understood exactly what they count when using the school size to determine D1 and D2. I'm sure that LD Bell has more students than Trinity and both are 10-12 grade schools. And I think that Bell went D2 last year. How does that stack up against schools with 9-12 grades?

If Abilene goes D1 and gets past the #2 team from 4-5A, would they then play someone from the 1-5A or 2-5A? They might not get really tested until the third round!! Maybe they should keep their starters in against those weak district opponents and score 100 per game.

they would play the winner of the bi-district 1-5a vs 2-5a game.

[THSBandDad]

they would play the winner of the bi-district 1-5a vs 2-5a game.

That might be Permian. I'd have to take a look at the records to see what's going on further out west.

[Empire strikes back]

A-High 60, other team 0 halftime!

A-High 92, other team 7 Final!

[AHSeagles]

That might be Permian. I'd have to take a look at the records to see what's going on further out west.

Not much really. 1-5A never puts out any serious contenders. The Amarillo schools are never very good and most of the time the Lubbock schools aren't that great either. Odessa high is having a good season but was blown out by Permian, the Midland schools should make the playoffs, but just aren't on the same caliber as Mojo.

[eaglefan87]

That might be Permian. I'd have to take a look at the records to see what's going on further out west.

Looks like Permian is the class of that huge ten team district....stretches from San Angelo to Amarillo. I would love for AHS to go D1 so they could get a match up with Mojo but i think AHS will be D2.

[THSBandDad]

Looks like Permian is the class of that huge ten team district....stretches from San Angelo to Amarillo. I would love for AHS to go D1 so they could get a match up with Mojo but i think AHS will be D2.

If you go D1 and get past Permian (or whoever), then you get to come east and you're competition will really get tough. IMHO.

[AHSeagles]

If you go D1 and get past Permian (or whoever), then you get to come east and you're competition will really get tough. IMHO.

Permian is no scrub. They proved they could beat yall last year even though they would have rather the game out comes been reversed in yalls two meetings.

[eaglefan87]

If you go D1 and get past Permian (or whoever), then you get to come east and you're competition will really get tough. IMHO.

We've played and beaten some good teams from "out east".....one in particular comes to mind:D. Would luv the opportunity to play you guys also. On another note....my son is a frosh in the AHS band. He plays tuba.....what is your son's/daughter's instrument?

[THSBandDad]

We've played and beaten some good teams from "out east".....one in particular comes to mind:D. Would luv the opportunity to play you guys also. On another note....my son is a frosh in the AHS band. He plays tuba.....what is your son's/daughter's instrument?

He's a senior and plays quads on the drumline. Actually may be going to ACU next year, so we'll be coming out to Abilene in a few weeks for a visit.

[THSBandDad]

He's a senior and plays quads on the drumline. Actually may be going to ACU next year, so we'll be coming out to Abilene in a few weeks for a visit.

Hate to quote myself, but:

Must be something in the water out there. ACU seems to like scoring a lot of points also.

[eaglefan87]

He's a senior and plays quads on the drumline. Actually may be going to ACU next year, so we'll be coming out to Abilene in a few weeks for a visit.

ACU is a good school...somewhat pricey but i guess most private universities are. Their football team is playing lights out this year....#4 in national poll. RB Bernard Scott is a freak of nature...has the talent to be playing D1 ball somewhere. He was runner-up for the Harlan Hill Award.....Heisman equivalent in that Division. Anyway....Abilene is a great community....born and raised here. Hope ya'll have a nice visit!

[my3sons]

Don't be surprised if Abilene does go D1. They will cruise through their "JV" district and then get some real competition when the PO's start. That is a recipe for disaster. 81 points against Paschall proves very little. Enjoy your weak schedule; it may prove to be a handicap come week 11.

[THSBandDad]

Wish I knew where to look to see the "official" enrollment figures. What are the chances that Abilene would go D1?

[my3sons]

Wish I knew where to look to see the "official" enrollment figures. What are the chances that Abilene would go D1?

Both the DMN and ST publish weekly district standings complete with enrollment rankings for each school (first, third, fifth etc...). Also, Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine has actual enrollment numbers for each school.

[TulsaHale74]

Wish I knew where to look to see the "official" enrollment figures. What are the chances that Abilene would go D1?
Actual enrollment doesn't matter but satisfies one's curiosity.

The relative size compared to others in the district matters when being assigned to the Division 1 or Division 2 Tournament.

The relative numbers are best seen right here on 5ATF in the district standings. http://www.5atexasfootball.com/08region1standings.htm

The UIL data is at http://www.uil.utexas.edu/2008align/pdf/5A_fb_enroll.pdf

[THSBandDad]

Now I really am confused. I knew that they took the size of the four playoff teams from each district and the two largest went to D1 and the other two teams to D2. My question revolves around how they come up with that enrollment number.

Trinity has about 2100 students on campus in grades 10-12. Bell has about 2200. Both schools have two feeder 9th grades and split the students from the fifth JH (Central). You would think that Bell would have the larger enrollment, but see the numbers from the UIL website where Bell shows over 300 less students than ET:

District 5 Enr.
Colleyville Heritage 2461
Euless Trinity 2984
Grapevine 2212
Hurst Bell 2665.32
Justin Northwest 3005
Keller 2923
Keller Central 2928
Keller Fossil Ridge 2145

As you can see, ET will always be D1 using these numbers while in this district.

SLC used to be on the bubble, depending on who else from their district made the playoffs. In their new district, there is no way that they are anything else but D2 since they have the second smallest enrollment in their district.

[dragonsdaddy]

a hi by as many as they want. w-ford will be asking for a running clock in the 3rd.

[tmcran]

a hi by as many as they want. w-ford will be asking for a running clock in the 3rd.

Could be. I'm to the point I don't even know how to respond to some of the post about the scores. A-Hi has to play at the highest level they can for their own benefit. I still believe the "O" is to score and the "D" is to stop them. I guess we will have a number of letterman back next year with all the playing time the 2nd & 3rd teams get in.

[Shoot2thrill]

Don't be surprised if Abilene does go D1. They will cruise through their "JV" district and then get some real competition when the PO's start. That is a recipe for disaster. 81 points against Paschall proves very little. Enjoy your weak schedule; it may prove to be a handicap come week 11.

I am not sure you can find any Abilene posters that think this soft schedule is going to help us in the playoffs. One thing that is going to keep us solidly in the 11th and any subsequent games is this defense. Truly they will keep us in every game no matter the level of the competition. Now whether the offense can carry it's share of the load.... only time will tell. :)

[vapanther2003]

Abilene will score when they want! Starters won't play the 4th qtr.

[tomlandryjrhigh]

I've been an Eagle fan for forever. I remember the 80's...winning 1-3 games year after year. Talking about how much we're going to win by and playoff brackets really makes me reach for my blood pressure rx!

[elkfbfan]

Ya'll Abileners keep complaining about the wek district you're in.
1. Complaining does no good, you're in it for the next two years anyway.
2. Both SLC & Katy managed to overcome being in weak districts to win state championships- check out their district scores from the last few years- if ya'll want to be considered an "elite' school, overcome it & win state anyway!
3. If you keep complaining & wringing your hands over it, it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. You will lose in the playoffs to the 1st good team you play & have a builtin excuse for it.
4. You could be in the opposite situation, where you are so beat up from district play, you lose early in the playoffs.
Remeber, it is what it is, just deal with it!

[THSBandDad]

Ya'll Abileners keep complaining about the wek district you're in.
1. Complaining does no good, you're in it for the next two years anyway.
2. Both SLC & Katy managed to overcome being in weak districts to win state championships- check out their district scores from the last few years- if ya'll want to be considered an "elite' school, overcome it & win state anyway!
3. If you keep complaining & wringing your hands over it, it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. You will lose in the playoffs to the 1st good team you play & have a builtin excuse for it.
4. You could be in the opposite situation, where you are so beat up from district play, you lose early in the playoffs.
Remeber, it is what it is, just deal with it!

Well, elk is right about that. Go ahead and score 70 against all your district opponents and just take the playoff games one at a time.

[dragonsdaddy]

Ya'll Abileners keep complaining about the wek district you're in.
1. Complaining does no good, you're in it for the next two years anyway.
2. Both SLC & Katy managed to overcome being in weak districts to win state championships- check out their district scores from the last few years- if ya'll want to be considered an "elite' school, overcome it & win state anyway!
3. If you keep complaining & wringing your hands over it, it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. You will lose in the playoffs to the 1st good team you play & have a builtin excuse for it.
4. You could be in the opposite situation, where you are so beat up from district play, you lose early in the playoffs.
Remeber, it is what it is, just deal with it!i couldn't agree more. the 02 dragons had to have played one of the weakest regular season schedules in recent years, save maybe gpns, and they turned out pretty well. you can't control who shows up on fridays, and this year even whether they show up at all, so you have to improve anyway.

[tomlandryjrhigh]

How about a poll on which mascot is tougher? On second thought, that's not much fun either...a predator bird vs. a marsupial. Hmmm

[Shoot2thrill]

Complaining does no good, you're in it for the next two years anyway.

Very, wise words from the Burlesoner. Very, very true words. ;)

[AE 8008]

Don't be surprised if Abilene does go D1. They will cruise through their "JV" district and then get some real competition when the PO's start. That is a recipe for disaster. 81 points against Paschall proves very little. Enjoy your weak schedule; it may prove to be a handicap come week 11.



as elkbfan said, slc and katy did it regardless....hopefully abilene can do the same

[thestud]

Ya'll Abileners keep complaining about the wek district you're in.
1. Complaining does no good, you're in it for the next two years anyway.
2. Both SLC & Katy managed to overcome being in weak districts to win state championships- check out their district scores from the last few years- if ya'll want to be considered an "elite' school, overcome it & win state anyway!
3. If you keep complaining & wringing your hands over it, it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. You will lose in the playoffs to the 1st good team you play & have a builtin excuse for it.
4. You could be in the opposite situation, where you are so beat up from district play, you lose early in the playoffs.
Remeber, it is what it is, just deal with it!


who pulled your string? :rolleyes:

we complain because this district takes the work suck to a whole new level. in fact, in their next edition, webster's should rename the word suck and call it district 3-5a. anybody will tell you they would rather play in a strong district because it is a high tension, playoff-like atmosphere. absolutely nothing is accomplished by playing in cream puff district against horrid teams such as your beloved elks, it is like a never ending preseason. maybe you should focus less on abilene disliking their weak@$$ district and more on your team not getting mudholed :rolleyes:

[elkfbfan]

I know you are, but what am I?:Music LOL, buddy, did i hit a sore point?

[tmcran]

Ya'll Abileners keep complaining about the wek district you're in.
1. Complaining does no good, you're in it for the next two years anyway.
2. Both SLC & Katy managed to overcome being in weak districts to win state championships- check out their district scores from the last few years- if ya'll want to be considered an "elite' school, overcome it & win state anyway!
3. If you keep complaining & wringing your hands over it, it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. You will lose in the playoffs to the 1st good team you play & have a builtin excuse for it.
4. You could be in the opposite situation, where you are so beat up from district play, you lose early in the playoffs.
Remeber, it is what it is, just deal with it!

You may be correct. However, it is taking some time to adjust to this new dist. Abilene has been in the LSWC for over 50 years and the change is not easy. I think you'er right about AHS playing its game. If the scores are 50 + at times then thats the way it is. If others have a problem with the points put up then let them deal with it . Right! I do believe SLC folks have been understanding of our situtation and have offered advise as they have been in the same type of district in the past. So as for me no more complaining about the new 3-5A. "it is what it is."

[biggolfdad]

Instead of complaining, just go out and support all the young men and young women who are working hard everyday to perform on the field, court, course, stage, or where ever they are showcasing their talents. Show them that we appreciate their efforts. Black out the stadium, or white out the stadium, or whatever color you do, but let the athletes know you care no matter what the score is, or whether you win or lose. The athletes deserve that from their fans. PAT THEM ON THE BACK!!


:);):cool:

[trojanbacker]

Is there anyone decent in that district? I mean, besides Abilene?

[warbird00]

as elkbfan said, slc and katy did it regardless....hopefully abilene can do the same


i think of that too every time this dicussion comes up... however I just cant analyze this any other way then a net negative. Sure we have healthier players and 2nd and 3rd teamers get more playing time. But as we saw last week players can still be hurt...sometimes very badly... and great second teams build good replacements but doesnt do starters much good. I dont think there's anyone here that doesnt understand there is nothing we can do about this. May sound like complaining to some, but perhaps some want to hear others point of view or be reassured that this joke of a district wont cost us come November. Last time I checked, this was the site to do that. Remember, it is what it is, so deal with it...for at least two years anyway;) . SOrry Elkfan, you may not enjoy it...you may be tired of hearing it... but there are a few things you can do to change it. Lose the website or win a game. Can you imagine the crow we'd have to eat should any team save Richland beat Abilene this year???? Sorry was that complaining too?:rolleyes:

[AHSeagles]

I like elkfbfan. He keeps it real over in Burleson.:D He's right though, we just have to overcome it and play well in the playoffs.

[SLC13]

Is there anyone decent in that district? I mean, besides Abilene?

Possibly Richland, but it's hard to really tell because their SOS is pretty weak.......

[SLC13]

Wish I knew where to look to see the "official" enrollment figures. What are the chances that Abilene would go D1?

Abilene is the bubble team in 3-5A, just like we were in our old district. They probably won't know for sure until the last week of the regular season.......

[AbEagleFan]

Forget about how weak the district may be. Other than Abilene at this point, all the other teams seem evenly matched. Guess if there were a district "freak" it would be Abilene at this point.

Tough districts, games, etc. are all good. It takes much more than a tough district schedule to prep and make a decent playoff run. The kids have to want it, want it all and not be content with a district or regional crown. It's so easy in the 4th quarter of a game or 3 rounds or so into the playoffs to just want to give up and throw in the towel. That's what separates the boys from the men. SLC, Trinity, etc. were a success despite "weak" district schedules because they believed in themselves and played a full 48 mins of football regardless of the score or what week they were playing.

No regrets... Coach used to tell us that we cannot look back with regrets and think "if I only had.."

[AHSeagles]

Forget about how weak the district may be. Other than Abilene at this point, all the other teams seem evenly matched. Guess if there were a district "freak" it would be Abilene at this point.

Tough districts, games, etc. are all good. It takes much more than a tough district schedule to prep and make a decent playoff run. The kids have to want it, want it all and not be content with a district or regional crown. It's so easy in the 4th quarter of a game or 3 rounds or so into the playoffs to just want to give up and throw in the towel. That's what separates the boys from the men. SLC, Trinity, etc. were a success despite "weak" district schedules because they believed in themselves and played a full 48 mins of football regardless of the score or what week they were playing.

No regrets... Coach used to tell us that we cannot look back with regrets and think "if I only had.."

Well said!

[HSFanatic]

Is there anyone decent in that district? I mean, besides Abilene?
I believe that Richland will give Abilene a game.

[Shoot2thrill]

I believe that Richland will give Abilene a game.

Meaning what? They won't be down 21 in the 1st quarter?:D Just ribbin ya! I think with the way Richland spreads and throws the ball, it will be a game for at least 3 quarters. I am looking forward to it.:)

[dragonsdaddy]

i'd say the biggest problem with the weekly blowouts is the unknown response to being behind or having things not flow your way. those things may not happen until the po's, so it will stay a ??? hard to simulate this in practice or against haltom.

[a-hi eagle2309]

I think yall are all making great points about the weak district. Abilene can't worry about it, and must play 100% no matter who they are playing. The only thing that worries me is this: If the starters keep coming out in the second or third quarter, conditioning might be a serious problem when they play a team that will battle it out all four quarters and maybe even into overtime. IMO, i think that for the last district game, the starters should stay in the whole game so they can get a feel for playing a whole game. But maybe this is a bad idea seeing that someone could get hurt, or North Crowley's feelings could get seriously hurt:D

[AE 8008]

I think yall are all making great points about the weak district. Abilene can't worry about it, and must play 100% no matter who they are playing. The only thing that worries me is this: If the starters keep coming out in the second or third quarter, conditioning might be a serious problem when they play a team that will battle it out all four quarters and maybe even into overtime. IMO, i think that for the last district game, the starters should stay in the whole game so they can get a feel for playing a whole game. But maybe this is a bad idea seeing that someone could get hurt, or North Crowley's feelings could get seriously hurt:D




i believe this is why Warren plays the 1st string for the first series of the 2nd Half every game regardless of the score....he did against paschal and even did it when i played there. he's getting them used to "setting the tone" early in the 2nd half, even if they arent there to finish the 2nd half. i think he believes that it is important to even get a feel for playing in the 2nd half so it wont feel so foreign once the playoffs get here

[eaglefan87]

i'd say the biggest problem with the weekly blowouts is the unknown response to being behind or having things not flow your way. those things may not happen until the po's, so it will stay a ??? hard to simulate this in practice or against haltom.

AHS won a close game against Cooper this year in pre-district......made 2 goal line stands in the final few minutes to preserve the win. That has been the only real game they have been in. Tyler Lee had a very strong defense that gave our O problems....if they had any consistency on offense that would have been a good game.

[elkfbfan]

i believe this is why Warren plays the 1st string for the first series of the 2nd Half every game regardless of the score....he did against paschal and even did it when i played there. he's getting them used to "setting the tone" early in the 2nd half, even if they arent there to finish the 2nd half. i think he believes that it is important to even get a feel for playing in the 2nd half so it wont feel so foreign once the playoffs get here

I agree with you. Over the years I've seen a lot of coaches do it that way- and it's also probably what led to a lot of the "running up the score" accusations- but a coach has to do what he needs to do for the good of the team- regardless of what Joe 6 pack in the stands thinks. Also, even the 2nd & 3rd team need to run the offense, with a spread team that includes passing- no matter what the score. If they have to step in because of injury, the experince they have gained in blowouts can be invaluable.

[wingtidiot]

I talked to some high school coaches this weekend and it is common knowledge in Texas that West Texas teams will go hard for the first 2 quarters regradless of the score and then will start scaling back in the 3rd quarter.
As far as Abilene fans are concerned, I doubt seriously they will blame their District Bretheren IF they lose a game in the playoffs. Even though I am a Burleson Athletic Supporter (ahem, cough cough), I will be rooting for any 3-5A to go all the way this year because I keep it 3-5A real. Uh, yo....

[AE 8008]

I agree with you. Over the years I've seen a lot of coaches do it that way- and it's also probably what led to a lot of the "running up the score" accusations- but a coach has to do what he needs to do for the good of the team- regardless of what Joe 6 pack in the stands thinks. Also, even the 2nd & 3rd team need to run the offense, with a spread team that includes passing- no matter what the score. If they have to step in because of injury, the experince they have gained in blowouts can be invaluable.



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[bigjim]

AHS won a close game against Cooper this year in pre-district......made 2 goal line stands in the final few minutes to preserve the win. That has been the only real game they have been in. Tyler Lee had a very strong defense that gave our O problems....if they had any consistency on offense that would have been a good game.

I was thinking the same thing. I have been a Tyler Lee fan since the Lord rode the mule, but I have lots of friends and roots in Abilene, and am an eagle fan also. If Lee had not turned the ball over 8 times in that game I believe the eagles would have been in trouble. I don't remember the stats for sure but Lee had like 100 more total yards and held Abilene to less than 20 yds rushing and 150 or so passing. I believe the eagle's defense will be fine, I am a little concerned with the offense and the weak district. I think they would be prepared better if they were still in the LSWC, and hate that the UIL breaks up old traditional disticts for re-alighnment.

Go Eagles and stay focused!!!!

[Eagle81]

I talked to some high school coaches this weekend and it is common knowledge in Texas that West Texas teams will go hard for the first 2 quarters regradless of the score and then will start scaling back in the 3rd quarter.
As far as Abilene fans are concerned, I doubt seriously they will blame their District Bretheren IF they lose a game in the playoffs. Even though I am a Burleson Athletic Supporter (ahem, cough cough), I will be rooting for any 3-5A them to go all the way this year because I keep it 3-5A real. Uh, yo....


Holla at ya boi.

[eaglefan87]

I have been one of the AHS supporters who has lamented the fact that this new District 3-5A could be a trap for our boys come POs....however I've come to the conclusion that they should be fine. Here's what I base that decision on.......1) Warren is a great coach and he's not gonna let these kids get lazy because he sees, and his whole staff sees, exactly what everyone else in the state sees. 2) The returning players from last year are dead set on getting to the finals this year after coming so close last year. I'm sure the leaders on this team are driving the point home to the rest of the team. 3) This program has built a PO tradition. It has seen some successful PO runs and some not so successful. I believe that the coaches and team leaders will be making sure that every kid on that team knows that come PO time the team must bring its level of play up a notch. 4) SLC has proven that playing against weaker opponents in district does not doom you in the playoffs. So....while all the worry from all us AHS fans is understandable I think we can all relax a little and enjoy our romp through 3-5A.

[dragonpants]

I believe that Richland will give Abilene a game.

Only way this is a game is if Richlands defense keeps playing the way it has so far. Their offense is nothing to be excited about and let's not forget that Abilene has an OK defense of their own.:D

Back to the thread, this is going to be quite an arse whopping. Not as bad as Paschal but a beating none the less.

[Fleeman93]

Weatherford will win because they know weather.

Signed,
Cy Falls Mom

[mojo61]

I think the answer to that is, "No." It looks like this dist. season is turning out just as many of us predicted back in the summer. Ab. will beat up everybody in the dist. pretty badily for about 3 yrs. or so until the other teams get sick & tired of it & start playing better fb. Ab. will eventually bring the dist. up to a better level of fb.

[wingtidiot]

I heard that Weatherfod has redefined their option attack. It looks more like rugby than football. They are putting 6 QB's on the field and running option all the way to the goal line. It looked pretty good against the 7th grade B team.....

[biggolfdad]

:confused: :rolleyes: ;) Should be interesting.

[tmcran]

I recall several Roo fans on here last year in the PO game. I wonder where they went?:)

[AHSeagles]

I recall several Roo fans on here last year in the PO game. I wonder where they went?:)

They went uhh... Down Under.:D;)

[tmcran]

They went uhh... Down Under.:D;)

:notworthy:notworthy

[biggolfdad]

EAGLE Parade last night was great.

[tmcran]

EAGLE Parade last night was great.

Did anyone get the JV score?

[tmcran]

Are there any Roo fans coming over to Abilene tomorrow?

[eagle03]

Did anyone get the JV score?

AHS won all games. JV Gold 27-0 JV Black 61-0
Fresh Gold 47-6 Fresh Black 41-22

Should make tomorrow a nightmare for some Roo fans.

[AE 8008]

is the game on saturday?

[AHSeagles]

is the game on saturday?

Yes.

[biggolfdad]

is the game on saturday?



1pm

[tmcran]

AHS won all games. JV Gold 27-0 JV Black 61-0
Fresh Gold 47-6 Fresh Black 41-22

Should make tomorrow a nightmare for some Roo fans.

thanks.

[exlobo]

Who the heck gave Weatherford the vote???:confused:
Their Coaches' wife

[exlobo]

I think the answer to that is, "No." It looks like this dist. season is turning out just as many of us predicted back in the summer. Ab. will beat up everybody in the dist. pretty badily for about 3 yrs. or so until the other teams get sick & tired of it & start playing better fb. Ab. will eventually bring the dist. up to a better level of fb.
Let's hope it's not the other way around and AHS falls to the district level:(

[biggolfdad]

Let's hope it's not the other way around and AHS falls to the district level:(


I do not think that Coach Warren will let that happen.


;) :ninja: :cool:

[Empire strikes back]

Score?

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458-124-12

[Empire strikes back]

Never mind! Abilene plays on Sat. :Music


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458-124-12

[biggolfdad]

6 people were right. Abilene 42 Weatherford 12 at half.

[biggolfdad]

Weatherford 12 Abilene 49 in 4th qtr.

[AE 8008]

56-12

[Warbird]

TD, AHS backups. PAT is good, AHS 63-12. 3:10 left in the game.

[biggolfdad]

Final Weatherford 12 Abilene 63


:) :D :cool:

[dragonsdaddy]

a shocker, no doubt.

[tmcran]

a shocker, no doubt.

It did take the "D" awhile to adjust to the sweeps and options that the Roos ran. After the adjustment it was sort of over. We lost two DL men in the 1st half.:(

[eaglefan87]

Abilene dominated this game after the coaching staff made adjustments to stop the sweep and option pitch Weatherford was having alot of success with early.....they actually scored first after AHS forced 3 & out but muffed punt. Ahs blocked both extra points on the Roos 2 first quarter TDs. Chris Williams had another tremendous game. He had two forced fumbles...both on vicious hits on Weatherford's QB on options. One was returned for a TD. He also scooped up a wayward snap over QBs head for a TD. The entire Eagle D was bringing the wood today....alot of big hits!!! Final 63-12 AHS continues its stroll thru 3-5A:D

[eaglefan87]

I know this is off the thread subject but how about Cooper and Amon Pimpton last night against Hereford. Pimpton's numbers for the night: 30 carries 306 yards and 3TDs:eek: Set a Cooper single game rushing record. Last game against Lewisville Hebron he rushed for 221 yards.

[tmcran]

I know this is off the thread subject but how about Cooper and Amon Pimpton last night against Hereford. Pimpton's numbers for the night: 30 carries 306 yards and 3TDs:eek: Set a Cooper single game rushing record. Last game against Lewisville Hebron he rushed for 221 yards.

Congrats to Cooper an Pimpton. The line did a great job. Gald we don't play them again.

[tmcran]

One thing I noticed at the game was that the players as well as the fans seemed flat the first part of the game. After the Roos scored the 2 td's things seemed to liven up and the Eagles kicked into the high gear.

Yep, the D contiues to score a couple of TD's per game. I believe the D and Chis had some of the hardest hits I've seen this year.

[eaglefan87]

One thing I noticed at the game was that the players as well as the fans seemed flat the first part of the game. After the Roos scored the 2 td's things seemed to liven up and the Eagles kicked into the high gear.

Yep, the D contiues to score a couple of TD's per game. I believe the D and Chis had some of the hardest hits I've seen this year.

:eek::eek:They were doin' some hittin' out there!!!!!:D