265a week 8 wrap-up; week 9 preview

[saMavsFan]

Just one more week closer to playoffs in a district where too many deserve to play in the second season. Three teams (Madison, SV, and Roosevelt) locked up playoff appearances. With Reagan and Mac to play this week, the four teams could be decided by the end of week 9. It was a great week with a crucial (and at times controversial) game between Roosevelt and MacArthur. With a Roosevelt win, Mac's chances of making the playoffs are all but gone. Madison, SV, and Reagan all had convincing wins against Lee, Churchill and Johnson respectively. Some big games ahead in week nine and a lot of regular season football left to play! Great job 265a!!

Week 8

Madison...47..Lee..14

SV...34..Churchill...13

Reagan...45..Johnson...7

Roosevelt...31..Mac...28

NB-BYE

Week 9

Madison vs. Roosevelt (saMavsFan's Thursday Game of the Week)

Reagan vs. Mac (saMavsFan's Saturday Game other of the Week):D

SV vs. Lee

NB vs. Johnson

Churchill-BYE

[saMavsFan]

1,000 posts! Woohoo!

[wizenbud]

Just one more week closer to playoffs in a district where too many deserve to play in the second season. Three teams (Madison, SV, and Roosevelt) locked up playoff appearances. With Reagan and Mac to play this week, the four teams could be decided by the end of week 9. It was a great week with a crucial (and at times controversial) game between Roosevelt and MacArthur. With a Roosevelt win, Mac's chances of making the playoffs are all but gone. Madison, SV, and Reagan all had convincing wins against Lee, Churchill and Johnson respectively. Some big games ahead in week nine and a lot of regular season football left to play! Great job 265a!!

Week 8

Madison...47..Lee..14

SV...34..Churchill...13

Reagan...45..Johnson...7

Roosevelt...31..Mac...28

NB-BYE

Week 9

Madison vs. Roosevelt (saMavsFan's Thursday Game of the Week)

Reagan vs. Mac (saMavsFan's Saturday Game other of the Week):D

SV vs. Lee

NB vs. Johnson

Churchill-BYE

I'll bite first.......

Mavs 35 TR 24

Reagan 34 Mac 14

SV 42 Lee 14

NB 30 Johnson 0

Churchill 7 bye 6 :D

TR loses first game in district. Not because of injury, but because of a serious let down after making playoffs. Mavs will take a big lead and TR will cut into to it but run out of time.

Reagan takes out Mac to clinch playoffs. Sv sends JV team to pick up win vs Lee. The Unicorns introduce themselves to the Jags. Meet Mr. Wort. :eek:
Churchill struggles. Bye takes a 6-0 lead early and Churchill gets a last second touchdown to avoid the upset. :p

[atx]

Mac beats Reagan
Mac beats New Braunfels

Reagan losses to Mac
Reagan losses to Madison

Mac goes to playoffs; Reagan stays home

The 265A

[wizenbud]

Mac beats Reagan
Mac beats New Braunfels

Reagan losses to Mac
Reagan losses to Madison

Mac goes to playoffs; Reagan stays home

The 265A

If it plays out like this........ What does the playoff picture look like ?
Mac D1 or D2 ?

[wizenbud]

1,000 posts! Woohoo!

Congrats !! Lots of cramps to massage out after that many post ! :p

[shooter]

Johnson will beat NB








oh who am I kidding.....

[atx]

If it plays out like this........ What does the playoff picture look like ?
Mac D1 or D2 ?

265A Playoff teams:

D1 - Roosevelt, Madison
D2 - SV, Mac

[shooter]

I will be at the Madison v Roosevelt game Thursday

[shooter]

Mac beats Reagan
Mac beats New Braunfels

Reagan losses to Mac
Reagan losses to Madison

Mac goes to playoffs; Reagan stays home

The 265A

It is do-able but.....

[wizenbud]

I will be at the Madison v Roosevelt game Thursday

Now you know it's a big game. The SHOOTER will be there. :notworthy

Where's CKE when you need him !? I need him to throw up a popcorn icon !! :D

[wizenbud]

It is do-able but.....

........ the list of problems to overcome is too long to fit in one post. :p

Just Kidding !! :D I couldn't pass it up. :o

[CKE]

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[wizenbud]

My man !! :notworthy

[longhorn3]

Here is week 9

Madison comes back to beat Roosy 41-38
Reagan dominates on defense from jump 24-14
SV crushes this game late score with 3rd stringers in 54-7
N.B gets a win against poor johnson 14-10

[wizenbud]

Here is week 9

Madison comes back to beat Roosy 41-38
Reagan dominates on defense from jump 24-14
SV crushes this game late score with 3rd stringers in 54-7
N.B gets a win against poor johnson 14-10

Wow, you are giving Johnson alot of credit. I like he guts of that call.

[shooter]

Here is week 9

Madison comes back to beat Roosy 41-38
Reagan dominates on defense from jump 24-14
SV crushes this game late score with 3rd stringers in 54-7
N.B gets a win against poor johnson 14-10

If Johnson can hold NB to 14 that is a victory

[wizenbud]

If Johnson can hold NB to 14 that is a victory

A big victory !! I'll root for 'em this week. Go Jags !! Hold NB to 14 !!

[Reaganrattler07]

Mac beats Reagan
Mac beats New Braunfels

Reagan losses to Mac
Reagan losses to Madison

Mac goes to playoffs; Reagan stays home

The 265A

:laugh

[SaRattlerFan]

Mac beats Reagan
Mac beats New Braunfels

Reagan losses to Mac
Reagan losses to Madison

Mac goes to playoffs; Reagan stays home

The 265A
Imagine that, ATX taking MAC - now there is a surprise pick;)

[wizenbud]

Imagine that, ATX taking MAC - now there is a surprise pick;)

No clinching, No biting, No hitting below the belt..... At the sound of the bell come out fighting. :D:p

[DiamondJ2]

Johnson will beat NB



oh who am I kidding.....

Wasn't there a poster in preseason who predicted Johnson would win 5-6 games this year?

[Reaganrattler07]

Imagine that, ATX taking MAC - now there is a surprise pick;)

Well he had to make sure it could go with his Mac State Pick.

[SaRattlerFan]

No clinching, No biting, No hitting below the belt..... At the sound of the bell come out fighting. :D:p

No fighting here - I'll let the boys settle it on the field. We'll know by this time next week. Win or lose, I'll be back here to discuss. Will ATX do the same?

[saMavsFan]

I'm really impressed with the way Reagan bounced back after the loss to Roosevelt. I'm officially calling the Cinco Ranch game a fluke. (sorry CR fans) Reagan is looking stronger than ever this year.

[SaRattlerFan]

I'm really impressed with the way Reagan bounced back after the loss to Roosevelt. I'm officially calling the Cinco Ranch game a fluke. (sorry CR fans) Reagan is looking stronger than ever this year.

The loss to CR really came down to a couple big plays on a senior CB that is no longer starting. After that game, Wetzel inserted a Sophomore at corner and his play has been nothing short of outstanding. What's remarkable is teams don't throw his way - he has been a shut down corner this year.

[Bottomline]

I'm sorry but I just gotta side with CKE on this one. SV was one tackle from beating Reagan. VERY UN'SV to miss that tackle. But yes, Reagan is peaking at the right time.

[SaRattlerFan]

I'm sorry but I just gotta side with CKE on this one. SV was one tackle from beating Reagan. VERY UN'SV to miss that tackle. But yes, Reagan is peaking at the right time.

I would say it was one of hell of play Ryan Witte made getting into the endzone. Penalties also killed SV in that game - the unsportsman like conduct on SV was huge on Reagan's final drive.

[Bottomline]

Another game changing call was the interception against Roosevelt. The defender clearly did not make the catch that ended Reagans last drive.

[SaRattlerFan]

Another game changing call was the interception against Roosevelt. The defender clearly did not make the catch that ended Reagans last drive.

Reagan had other chances to win that game. Dropped TD pass at the end of the 2nd quarter was also huge - Reagan came away with no points on that drive.

[wizenbud]

Another game changing call was the interception against Roosevelt. The defender clearly did not make the catch that ended Reagans last drive.

So, you're saying TR didn't deserve to win the Reagan game ? TR left points out on the field in that game as well. Played outstanding defense for the entire game. Credit should go to both teams for a great game.

[Bottomline]

So, you're saying TR didn't deserve to win the Reagan game ? TR left points out on the field in that game as well. Played outstanding defense for the entire game. Credit should go to both teams for a great game.

TR, nowhere in my post will you find me saying that Roosevelt didn't deserve to win, do you ? The discussion was about game changing plays that were no calls. Now i'm sure your beloved Roosevelt has been on the receieving on of some bad no-calls as well. No need to get defensive, it was an open discussion not aimed at Roosevelt.

[wizenbud]

TR, nowhere in my post will you find me saying that Roosevelt didn't deserve to win, do you ? The discussion was about game changing plays that were no calls. Now i'm sure your beloved Roosevelt has been on the receieving on of some bad no-calls as well. No need to get defensive, it was an open discussion not aimed at Roosevelt.

I'm an idiot ! I was just asking if you thought that without the INT call, TR would have lost that game. Deserve was the wrong term. My bad. :o

As for my beloved TR, that's right. I am the only moron stupid enough to come out here and stand up for my boys in the best forum on the net. :D
Even if they aren't being put down. :p:o

[wizenbud]

Anybody know anything about Pflugerville ? That is the projected playoff team for either SV or Reagan. The other school is projected to be Austin High. Anything on them ?

[Bottomline]

As for my beloved TR, that's right. I am the only moron stupid enough to come out here and stand up for my boys in the best forum on the net. :D
Even if they aren't being put down. :p:o

TR, what is up with the lack of fan support at the games ? I was at the Reagan game and it looked like a Jr. high turn out on the Roosevelt side o the stadium. SUPPORT your team Roosevelt fans ! ...

[wizenbud]

TR, what is up with the lack of fan support at the games ? I was at the Reagan game and it looked like a Jr. high turn out on the Roosevelt side o the stadium. SUPPORT your team Roosevelt fans ! ...

It's gotten a little bit better. It will get tons better when the new stadium opens up. Comalander is a distance for a lot of TR families. Judson is closer than Comalander for most TR families. Freshman and JV games at TR get a nice turnout.

[SaRattlerFan]

It's gotten a little bit better. It will get tons better when the new stadium opens up. Comalander is a distance for a lot of TR families. Judson is closer than Comalander for most TR families. Freshman and JV games at TR get a nice turnout.

That can't be the reason? The distance between the new stadium and old stadium is no more than 3 or 4 miles. So how does driving an extra couple of miles keep your fans from not showing up. I realize gas prices are high, but we're talking a dollar in gas at the most. I could buy the price of the tickets may keep some at TR away, but the distance?

I'm not bashing TR here, but if that's the excuse, it's pretty weak.

[wizenbud]

That can't be the reason? The distance between the new stadium and old stadium is no more than 3 or 4 miles. So how does driving an extra couple of miles keep your fans from not showing up. I realize gas prices are high, but we're talking a dollar in gas at the most. I could buy the price of the tickets may keep some at TR away, but the distance?

I'm not bashing TR here, but if that's the excuse, it's pretty weak.

Not to call out the community........ but, a lot of people use the bus system. VIA doesn't run to Comalander. But, does go to Judson.:)

[mad_fan]

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[atwelljroc]

Nice to see ALL the Reagan posters coming back on the site...you guys have really, really(the Reagan team) impressed me( I have already apologized for doubting ya'll this year...truly thought NB would take the fourth spot)...I WAS WRONG!!! Your team has found a way to win in some big games(namely with Defense) and you know me, as a Judson Supporter, I will tell you that Defense wins Championships...and you guys have one this year!!...

Gonna go out on a "short" limb(hahaha) and make a pick for 26-5A playoffs...Madison and Roosevelt go Div.1...SV and Reagan go Div.2...looks like road to Regaion 4 champ is a "little" easier thru D2, so from me to all 26-5A teams that represent this city...play till the whistle blows to end the game, only then is it really over...God Bless!!!:notworthy:notworthy

[atwelljroc]

Not to call out the community........ but, a lot of people use the bus system. VIA doesn't run to Comalander. But, does go to Judson.:)

wizenbud??? you are going to get the "roc fans" excited!!!:eek:

[atwelljroc]

Anybody know anything about Pflugerville ? That is the projected playoff team for either SV or Reagan. The other school is projected to be Austin High. Anything on them ?

Remember Judson played Pflugerville in pre-season, think BigB has tape on them...

[chainsaw83]

Wasn't there a poster in preseason who predicted Johnson would win 5-6 games this year?

Yup. that was me. :o

I didn't realize Johnson only had one athlete.

Johnson is whole new kind of bad.

[SaRattlerFan]

Not to call out the community........ but, a lot of people use the bus system. VIA doesn't run to Comalander. But, does go to Judson.:)

Understand - I think you know I wasn't busting TR's fans. I have nothing but respect for the way Lahue has turned that program around. It's great for the district having TR good again. I hope your team continues to draw more fans. The kids deserve it because they have really worked hard.

My son has worked out for the last 3 years with one of your O-Lineman at Velocity Sports. What a great kid and a hard worker.

[saMavsFan]

Yup. that was me. :o

I didn't realize Johnson only had one athlete.

Johnson is whole new kind of bad.

Don't feel bad, I picked them to win 4.:o Thought they'd sweep pre-district. Who knew Brandeis would be as good as they are!?! Well...they do play in 28!:D Then I thought maybe they'd steal a win against Lee and Churchill.

But in the words of WIZENBUD, "What do I know?"

[saMavsFan]

Anybody know anything about Pflugerville ? That is the projected playoff team for either SV or Reagan. The other school is projected to be Austin High. Anything on them ?

P'ville and Austin High are pretty good teams this year, though IMO competition in 255a is down this year. P'ville is likely going to win district. In any case, they'll be the first ranked team in D2 no matter what happens. The Austin High/Pville/Reagan/SV match-ups will be determined by the Reagan/SV placement.

In D1, Bowie looks pretty darn good on the offensive end of the ball, but defense...not so much. They lost to Westlake, but Bowie will be the 1st ranked team in D1. Westlake is having a rare down year. They'll limp into the playoffs. Again, the match-ups will be determined by the Madison/Roosevelt placement. 1st ranked in 265a plays the runner up in 255a. Vice versa for the other side of the bracket. Same goes for D2.

I wrote that and I'm confused.:o

[wizenbud]

wizenbud??? you are going to get the "roc fans" excited!!!:eek:

Tell me about it. :o TR fan giving Rocket fans more bragging rights. I must have lost my mind. :D

[wizenbud]

Understand - I think you know I wasn't busting TR's fans. I have nothing but respect for the way Lahue has turned that program around. It's great for the district having TR good again. I hope your team continues to draw more fans. The kids deserve it because they have really worked hard.

My son has worked out for the last 3 years with one of your O-Lineman at Velocity Sports. What a great kid and a hard worker.

You picked us at the beginning of the year to make the playoffs. You can say anything you want about TR. :p:D

Just a thought..... The players on NEISD teams have friends on every single team in the district. Played together and against each other for years. This has to be the closest knit school district in the state. I am really proud to have my son playing in this district vs the best set of student athletes in the state. ;)

[wizenbud]

Don't feel bad, I picked them to win 4.:o Thought they'd sweep pre-district. Who knew Brandeis would be as good as they are!?! Well...they do play in 28!:D Then I thought maybe they'd steal a win against Lee and Churchill.

But in the words of WIZENBUD, "What do I know?"


Brandeis surprised me. But, I am with saMavsFan, I thought Johnson would steal 1, maybe 2 this year in district.

I shouldn't be allowed near Vegas, I'll go broke. :D

[wizenbud]

P'ville and Austin High are pretty good teams this year, though IMO competition in 255a is down this year. P'ville is likely going to win district. In any case, they'll be the first ranked team in D2 no matter what happens. The Austin High/Pville/Reagan/SV match-ups will be determined by the Reagan/SV placement.

In D1, Bowie looks pretty darn good on the offensive end of the ball, but defense...not so much. They lost to Westlake, but Bowie will be the 1st ranked team in D1. Westlake is having a rare down year. They'll limp into the playoffs. Again, the match-ups will be determined by the Madison/Roosevelt placement. 1st ranked in 265a plays the runner up in 255a. Vice versa for the other side of the bracket. Same goes for D2.

I wrote that and I'm confused.:o

Madison should be the 1 seed and TR the 2.
At least I want the 2nd seed. TR seems to match-up better with Westlake than Bowie. The Mavs look like they match-up better with Bowie. That's just from looking at the stats.

SV and Reagan on the other hand....... Looks like an easy run to the R4 Championship game. Again just from looking at the stats.

Listen to me, 2 games left in the 1st season and I am all about the Playoffs.
:rolleyes:

[wizenbud]

Remember Judson played Pflugerville in pre-season, think BigB has tape on them...

How could I have forgotten ? Seems like that was last year or something. :p

But, Judson is much better than they were at the beginning of the year. So that might not be a good game to get a feel for P-ville. Judson's offense was pretty fresh and young to start the year. Though any info helps. ;)

[CKE]

Madison should be the 1 seed and TR the 2.
At least I want the 2nd seed. TR seems to match-up better with Westlake than Bowie. The Mavs look like they match-up better with Bowie. That's just from looking at the stats.

SV and Reagan on the other hand....... Looks like an easy run to the R4 Championship game. Again just from looking at the stats.

Listen to me, 2 games left in the 1st season and I am all about the Playoffs.
:rolleyes:
Whoever draws Phllugerville in the first round is going to have a test...then having to play each other in the 4th round the Katy or west brook in the semis. there are a ton of better teams in D1 but the road through D2 is not going to be as easy as some people think having to play those teams.

[wizenbud]

Whoever draws Phllugerville in the first round is going to have a test...then having to play each other in the 4th round the Katy or west brook in the semis. there are a ton of better teams in D1 but the road through D2 is not going to be as easy as some people think having to play those teams.

Point well taken. :notworthy

How far does SV go ? Reagan ? Madison ? TR ? Any chance for any of them to make the state finals ? I know TR is a fools bet, but what about the other 3 ?

[CKE]

Point well taken. :notworthy

How far does SV go ? Reagan ? Madison ? TR ? Any chance for any of them to make the state finals ? I know TR is a fools bet, but what about the other 3 ?

SV and Reagan has the best shot.Katy has had some leaps and bounds since the thrashing they took from the woodlands but who knows with them..its Katy nuff said.Madison and TR eliminate each other in the fourth round then lose to The Woodlands in the semis IMO

[wizenbud]

SV and Reagan has the best shot.Katy has had some leaps and bounds since the thrashing they took from the woodlands but who knows with them..its Katy nuff said.Madison and TR eliminate each other in the fourth round then lose to The Woodlands in the semis IMO

That would be HUGE for this community !! From your fingers to the good Lord's ears !!
(We all do know that God puts time away every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and sometimes Monday's, to watch Texas football, right ?) :D
Insert... Allah (not pictured), Football Gods, Yahweh, or any other diety of your choice. :)

[DiamondJ2]

Yup. that was me. :o

I didn't realize Johnson only had one athlete.

Johnson is whole new kind of bad.

You were just being extremely positive. . .or naive. jk. Will Johnson make the playoffs sooner than what Reagan did?

[caesarscott]

In D1, Bowie looks pretty darn good on the offensive end of the ball, but defense...not so much. They lost to Westlake, but Bowie will be the 1st ranked team in D1. Westlake will be the D1 #1 team. beat bowie head to head. they have definately turned their season around from the 0-3 start. they're now 4-4, 3-1, their only loss to Pville in the final minute.

[DiamondJ2]

How much of an impact will it be for TR losing the two borthers on defense?

[mad_fan]

How much of an impact will it be for TR losing the two borthers on defense?

What brothers??? info please...

[uhsfilmcrew]

hey 265 which of you contenders will advance to the area round?

[SaRattlerFan]

You were just being extremely positive. . .or naive. jk. Will Johnson make the playoffs sooner than what Reagan did?

I would say yes given they have a much better coaching staff than Reagan had to start.

[SaRattlerFan]

What brothers??? info please...

Philips brothers - both broke legs in the Mac game from what was reported last weekend. Understand they both play on D.

[CKE]

Philips brothers - both broke legs in the Mac game from what was reported last weekend. Understand they both play on D.

One was a FB

[realREAGANrattler]

GO RATTLERS!!!

:cool:

[Pride]

So... if Roosevelt beats Madison and Smithson Valley, does Smithson Valley face Pflugerville in the first round? Do Madison change playoff position?

[uhsfilmcrew]

So... if Roosevelt beats Madison and Smithson Valley, does Smithson Valley face Pflugerville in the first round? Do Madison change playoff position?



its by enrollment. the top 2 go to D1 and the bottom 2 go to D2.

[chainsaw83]

I'm pretty sure the winner of the Madison/Roosy game doesn't have to play in the Judson bracket.

[chap fan]

Y'all won't face Judson until the second round of the playoffs. You'll face 25-5A first. The way our district is shaking out, only the seedings remain to be decided. Westlake and Bowie will be the D1 representatives and Austin and Pflugerville will be the D2 representatives. Pflugerville will be the top seed in D2, and Austin High will be the second. In D1, Westlake will be the number 1 seed unless BOTH Westlake loses and Bowie wins. If they both win, they share the district championship with Pflugerville. If they both lose, Westlake gets the higher seed because they beat Bowie head to head.

The final week match-ups are the weakest teams in our district and all the playoff teams will be significantly favored.

So who will your 26-5A teams likely be? I think I've seen Roosevelt (but still two tough games to go), SV, SA Madison, and SA Reagan. Would Madison and Reagan be D1?

[Bottomline]

So... if Roosevelt beats Madison and Smithson Valley, does Smithson Valley face Pflugerville in the first round? Do Madison change playoff position?

None of these teams are looking beyond their NEXT game. I don't believe there have been any upsets yet in district play so anything and stranger things have happened. The Mav's could still come out on top of Dist. play if they beat Roosevelt and Roosevelt turns around and beats SV next week, things change. Reagan is also still in the mix so the Dist. champ may not be known until the end of the Reagan, Madison game next saturday afternoon of which will be of great interest to Reagan, Madison, SV and Roosevelt.

[chap fan]

P'ville and Austin High are pretty good teams this year, though IMO competition in 255a is down this year. P'ville is likely going to win district. In any case, they'll be the first ranked team in D2 no matter what happens. The Austin High/Pville/Reagan/SV match-ups will be determined by the Reagan/SV placement.

In D1, Bowie looks pretty darn good on the offensive end of the ball, but defense...not so much. They lost to Westlake, but Bowie will be the 1st ranked team in D1. Westlake is having a rare down year. They'll limp into the playoffs. Again, the match-ups will be determined by the Madison/Roosevelt placement. 1st ranked in 265a plays the runner up in 255a. Vice versa for the other side of the bracket. Same goes for D2.

I wrote that and I'm confused.:o

Yes, I'd say so. The ONLY way Bowie will have the number 1 seed in D1 is for both them to beat Pflugerville and Westlake to lose to Austin High Friday night. Any other combination and Westlake has the top seed, so I'm not sure why you say that Bowie will have the top seed. Westlake had an unusually slow start this year, but we're hardly limping into the playoffs if you've seen our game scores lately. And both the Bowie game (which we won) and the Pflugerville game (a week earlier which we lost) were very close and decided at the end of the game. Bowie I believe is improved from last year. I think everyone would agree that while Pflugerville is not as good as their state finalist team last year, they're an upgrade from the teams that moved down to 4A from our district. Austin High is probably not as strong as last year, but they do have sizable lines and a D1 recruit in Emory Blake, a receiver. One of Westlake's biggest problems has been our very small lines this year, but as the season has progressed, they've jelled and been far more effective. However, we and Bowie are offensive teams; Pflugerville is a defensive team. I won't see AHS until Friday night.

[NewSchool]

Big School
25- Westlake, Bowie
26- Roosevelt, Madison
27- Judson, Wagner
28- Clark, Stevens
Not in the order they will finish.

[atx]

Y'all won't face Judson until the second round of the playoffs. You'll face 25-5A first. The way our district is shaking out, only the seedings remain to be decided. Westlake and Bowie will be the D1 representatives and Austin and Pflugerville will be the D2 representatives. Pflugerville will be the top seed in D2, and Austin High will be the second. In D1, Westlake will be the number 1 seed unless BOTH Westlake loses and Bowie wins. If they both win, they share the district championship with Pflugerville. If they both lose, Westlake gets the higher seed because they beat Bowie head to head.

The final week match-ups are the weakest teams in our district and all the playoff teams will be significantly favored.

So who will your 26-5A teams likely be? I think I've seen Roosevelt (but still two tough games to go), SV, SA Madison, and SA Reagan. Would Madison and Reagan be D1?

If Mac beats Reagan (could happen), then Reagan would miss the playoffs.

[Mean DT]

If Mac beats Reagan (could happen), then Reagan would miss the playoffs.Let's hope that happens.:D

[Bottomline]

Mac needs to go to the spread offense with that size and speed that they have at the reciever spot. That will enable Killbough ( sp ) to find wider lanes if he gets flushed out of the pocket and run the ball with wider lanes.

[BandidoNB]

If Mac beats Reagan (could happen), then Reagan would miss the playoffs.

Not if New Braunfels can beat MacArthur :D

[shooter]

Not if Johnson beats New Braunfels...



ahhhhh who am I kidding

[saMavsFan]

Yes, I'd say so. The ONLY way Bowie will have the number 1 seed in D1 is for both them to beat Pflugerville and Westlake to lose to Austin High Friday night. Any other combination and Westlake has the top seed, so I'm not sure why you say that Bowie will have the top seed. Westlake had an unusually slow start this year, but we're hardly limping into the playoffs if you've seen our game scores lately. And both the Bowie game (which we won) and the Pflugerville game (a week earlier which we lost) were very close and decided at the end of the game. Bowie I believe is improved from last year. I think everyone would agree that while Pflugerville is not as good as their state finalist team last year, they're an upgrade from the teams that moved down to 4A from our district. Austin High is probably not as strong as last year, but they do have sizable lines and a D1 recruit in Emory Blake, a receiver. One of Westlake's biggest problems has been our very small lines this year, but as the season has progressed, they've jelled and been far more effective. However, we and Bowie are offensive teams; Pflugerville is a defensive team. I won't see AHS until Friday night.

I just looked back at the records and you're absolutely right. Bowie would be the second ranked D1 team if things stay as they are. When I said down year, I meant it. Thing is though, I'm almost as big a Westlake fan as I am a Madison fan. After the way your community embraced David Edwards and his family after his injury, I'm going to be a life-long Westlake Chaps fan. So anything but you guys winning the district outright is a down year for me, but I'll still root for you guys.

[TRrr06]

holy bazookas! tomorrow night is going to be a good game. I root for Roosevelt of course. Though Madison does look rather awesome. Only one way to find out!

Good Luck to both teams.

[SaRattlerFan]

If Mac beats Reagan (could happen), then Reagan would miss the playoffs.

Reagan doesn't automatically miss the playoffs if they lose to Mac. If they lose to Mac and beat Madision, they're in. They only have 1 loss in district.

[SaRattlerFan]

Let's hope that happens.:D

First of all ATX is wrong. Reagan would have to lose both of their remaining games to miss the playoffs. Second, we do like when other teams hate on us. Fires the boys up.

[svhorns]

Not if Johnson beats New Braunfels...



ahhhhh who am I kidding

:D

[MADMAVMOM]

I just looked back at the records and you're absolutely right. Bowie would be the second ranked D1 team if things stay as they are. When I said down year, I meant it. Thing is though, I'm almost as big a Westlake fan as I am a Madison fan. After the way your community embraced David Edwards and his family after his injury, I'm going to be a life-long Westlake Chaps fan. So anything but you guys winning the district outright is a down year for me, but I'll still root for you guys.

DITTO. Nothing but great respect for Westlake after the way they supported David.

[atx]

Reagan doesn't automatically miss the playoffs if they lose to Mac. If they lose to Mac and beat Madision, they're in. They only have 1 loss in district.

If Reagan losses to Mac, then they will lose to Madison. Reagan better hope they take care of business on Saturday. i'd hate to be in a position where I have to beat Madison to get into the playoffs:D

[saMavsFan]

If Reagan losses to Mac, then they will lose to Madison. Reagan better hope they take care of business on Saturday. i'd hate to be in a position where I have to beat Madison to get into the playoffs:D

By the same token, Reagan losing to both Mac and Madison doesn't mean that Mac automatically makes the playoffs. Mac would still have to beat NB.

[Bottomline]

First of all ATX is wrong. Reagan would have to lose both of their remaining games to miss the playoffs. Second, we do like when other teams hate on us. Fires the boys up.

How much your team gets fired up for a game shouldn't be based on what peopel are saying about your team ... State of mind does wonders for an athlete. The players shouldn't read the papers or the boards and if they do they need to just take it with a grain of salt.

[CKE]

How much your team gets fired up for a game shouldn't be based on what peopel are saying about your team ... State of mind does wonders for an athlete. The players shouldn't read the papers or the boards and if they do they need to just take it with a grain of salt.

I agree but the simple fact is the kids look at papers and polls and want to be ranked high in the state...I have heard more times than I want to how polls do not matter but I know when we where ranked in 2004 us players kept up with it every week....our ultimate goal was a state championship but we also wanted to move up every week so people would know about us.Polls mean more to teams than some people think.

[wizenbud]

Tonight's the TR vs Madison game.

Something tells me this is going to be track meet. High scoring (at least by one team) and a long 4th qtr. Big plays will rule the night. Defenses will be gassed by the end of the 3rd qtr. Then all h-e- double l's, breaks out. This could be a game with over a 1000 total yds by the end.

Good Luck to both teams, stay healthy, and have fun. GO TR !!

[wizenbud]

I agree but the simple fact is the kids look at papers and polls and want to be ranked high in the state...I have heard more times than I want to how polls do not matter but I know when we where ranked in 2004 us players kept up with it every week....our ultimate goal was a state championship but we also wanted to move up every week so people would know about us.Polls mean more to teams than some people think.

Hit it on the nose.

When you are trying to build a program, polls help the kids see something of a "grade" for their efforts. Polls can motivate kids just as a good grade on a test can. IMO. :)

[wizenbud]

How much your team gets fired up for a game shouldn't be based on what peopel are saying about your team ... State of mind does wonders for an athlete. The players shouldn't read the papers or the boards and if they do they need to just take it with a grain of salt.

But people are people..... standards are set by our peers and mentors.
Everybody wants to be accepted, liked. Not to mention everybody likes to see their name in the newspaper or hear it on the evening news. It's really tough to tell the kids, don't read this, don't watch that, don't listen to them. Not when it's part of fitting in, belonging. We all wish it were different, but with todays football, it's apart of life. IMO.

[bobcat83]

So... if Roosevelt beats Madison and Smithson Valley, does Smithson Valley face Pflugerville in the first round? Do Madison change playoff position?

Yes-SV then would face Pflugerville(If they are the Number 1 seed) and Roosevelt would then be the number 1-D1 seed for 265A

If SV beats TR the they could face Warren in the 2nd Round

[wizenbud]

Yes-SV then would face Pflugerville(If they are the Number 1 seed) and Roosevelt would then be the number 1-D1 seed for 265A

If SV beats TR the they could face Warren in the 2nd Round

Does it really matter ? SV should put the clamps on either of the offenses and the SV Offense is really clicking now. Not too sure if either team has enough on both sides of the ball to beat SV. Just an opinion.

[BandidoNB]

I wouldnt mind MacArthur beating Reagan so that the Mac-NB game can mean a little something more. But that doesnt really look likely.

[wizenbud]

I wouldnt mind MacArthur beating Reagan so that the Mac-NB game can mean a little something more. But that doesnt really look likely.

Mac has one thing going for them. WR's the size of skyscrapers. Any team that plays them has to watch out for the fade route. It's the only play they have that can hurt a team. If a defense can't stop the fade, it's anyones ball game from there on in. Not saying Reagan will lose, but this is the only way Mac can hang.

[saMavsFan]

Tonight's the TR vs Madison game.

Something tells me this is going to be track meet. High scoring (at least by one team) and a long 4th qtr. Big plays will rule the night. Defenses will be gassed by the end of the 3rd qtr. Then all h-e- double l's, breaks out. This could be a game with over a 1000 total yds by the end.
Good Luck to both teams, stay healthy, and have fun. GO TR !!

That would be a sight to see! Like that Devin Thomas/Marcus Wright show in 2006! Man, that was insane.

[bobcat83]

Mac has one thing going for them. WR's the size of skyscrapers. Any team that plays them has to watch out for the fade route. It's the only play they have that can hurt a team. If a defense can't stop the fade, it's anyones ball game from there on in. Not saying Reagan will lose, but this is the only way Mac can hang.

I don't think that will be an issue for Reagan.Mac has tall recievers but they don't have great speed.Reagan's defense will handle them just fine.IMO

[bobcat83]

I wouldnt mind MacArthur beating Reagan so that the Mac-NB game can mean a little something more. But that doesnt really look likely.

NB will beat Mac.
Mac was way overated based on their non district games.Killough is a good young QB and they will be competitive the next few years.
But I believe they will end up with 5 district losses this year.

[shooter]

I wouldnt mind MacArthur beating Reagan so that the Mac-NB game can mean a little something more. But that doesnt really look likely.

You should be more worried about this weeks opponent and not looking ahead...





crap I can't even convince myself

[SaRattlerFan]

How much your team gets fired up for a game shouldn't be based on what peopel are saying about your team ... State of mind does wonders for an athlete. The players shouldn't read the papers or the boards and if they do they need to just take it with a grain of salt.

Reagan, like a lot of other teams, has a board inside the locker room with pictures of the weeks opponent along with articles and internet clippings. Last week, they posted some myspace comments made by a Johnson player about the game. I won't go into great detail, but lets just say the Johnson player wasn't flattering about his former teamates and his opponent for the week. A lot of big talk coming from a kid that's in a new program that has won one game.

They read the stuff and it does provide motivation.

[atx]

Mac has one thing going for them. WR's the size of skyscrapers. Any team that plays them has to watch out for the fade route. It's the only play they have that can hurt a team. If a defense can't stop the fade, it's anyones ball game from there on in. Not saying Reagan will lose, but this is the only way Mac can hang.

Reagan has short CB's. Look for Mac to exploit them all night with their 6'4 WR's. Their D will be able to slow down Reagans O enough.

Oh and Streety is not known for taking any games off, even if they don't matter in the playoffs. Gosh I hope the Reagan coaches or players are not nervous or flat, thinking if they lose, they could have to beat Madison next week to get into the playoffs. :eek:

[Bottomline]

I don't think that will be an issue for Reagan.Mac has tall recievers but they don't have great speed.Reagan's defense will handle them just fine.IMO

Speed ? Tell that to the Roosevelt Kick off Team that chased the kid from Katy ( now a reciever for Mac ) for the 85 yd Touchdown return ... Roosevelt as a whole, has got to be the fastest Team in the District on both sides of the ball.

[bobcat83]

Speed ? Tell that to the Roosevelt Kick off Team that chased the kid from Katy ( now a reciever for Mac ) for the 85 yd Touchdown return ... Roosevelt as a whole, has got to be the fastest Team in the District on both sides of the ball.

Where was that kid vs. SV? Did he not play? If so he was contained very well.
Mac's other recievers including Chambers have very average speed.Reagan's secondary is pretty good including the "short" CB's.
I agree TR is the fastest team by far.

[Bottomline]

Mac's offense is LOADED with underclassmen and are getting better with every game they've played. They should've beaten Roosevelt last week but that's all part of maturing as a team. Where was he against SV ? My guess is that Killbough was still learning how to read the coverages but let me tell you what, that Kid has all the right peopel around him and look for him to be that much better next season. He's a threat every play to either throw it downfield or tuck it and get some serious yardage. He can hurt you both ways.

[wizenbud]

Mac's offense is LOADED with underclassmen and are getting better with every game they've played. They should've beaten Roosevelt last week but that's all part of maturing as a team. Where was he against SV ? My guess is that Killbough was still learning how to read the coverages but let me tell you what, that Kid has all the right peopel around him and look for him to be that much better next season. He's a threat every play to either throw it downfield or tuck it and get some serious yardage. He can hurt you both ways.

I don't know if Mac SHOULD have beaten TR last week, but I'll give you they have a lot of talent. Mac still needs a running game and a better offensive line, IMO, to take the next step.

As for the kickoff return. I have seen the game tape. TR over ran the ball. Brain freeze, running to run, instead of running to tackle. Give the kid credit for seeing the massive gap and taking advantage.

[SaRattlerFan]

Where was that kid vs. SV? Did he not play? If so he was contained very well.
Mac's other recievers including Chambers have very average speed.Reagan's secondary is pretty good including the "short" CB's.
I agree TR is the fastest team by far.

You are correct, the biggest improvement on Reagan's D this year has been the play of the secondary. Reagan has some very good athletes playing back there - McCall, Davis, Bean, and Bell. The good news is Davis is a Junior and Bell is a Sophomore.

Bell and Bean aren't tall corners, but they are fast and quick. This group has given up 1 TD pass since the Warren game (2nd game of the season).

[saMavsFan]

You are correct, the biggest improvement on Reagan's D this year has been the play of the secondary. Reagan has some very good athletes playing back there - McCall, Davis, Bean, and Bell. The good news is Davis is a Junior and Bell is a Sophomore.

Bell and Bean aren't tall corners, but they are fast and quick. This group has given up 1 TD pass since the Warren game (2nd game of the season).

Yes, Reagan has one of the better safety combinations in the city. Davis and McCall are hosses!! Should be a great unit for a few years now.

[Bottomline]

This group has given up 1 TD pass since the Warren game (2nd game of the season).

Yes, I agree that Reagans defense has accomplished so much more than expected but this disrict is run oriented. The run has dominated this district for so long but that one touchdown allowed is impressive at any level. But IMO, the better passing teams in 26 5A are Mac and Madison which are your two next opponents.

[wizenbud]

Yes, I agree that Reagans defense has accomplished so much more than expected but this disrict is run oriented. The run has dominated this district for so long but that one touchdown allowed is impressive at any level. But IMO, the better passing teams in 26 5A are Mac and Madison which are your two next opponents.


You got my vote. Outstanding wideouts at both schools. QB's aren't bad, but I think any QB with that kind of size on the outside, would put up great numbers.

[shooter]

Madison vs Roosevelt Slide-show

http://lonestarshooter.com/soundslides/081030madisonrooseveltfootball/publish_to_web/index.html

[wizenbud]

Madison vs Roosevelt Slide-show

http://lonestarshooter.com/soundslides/081030madisonrooseveltfootball/publish_to_web/index.html

Nice shots, my man. Thanks for the slideshow. :notworthy

[shooter]

Nice shots, my man. Thanks for the slideshow. :notworthy

Thanks i actually have some better TR shots but i have to send 10-13 to the MAN because he cuts checks, what you see here is the Trash

[Bottomline]

Those are some GREAT pictures. That Aaron Green Shot says it all where he is pointing upward giving credit where credit is due. Aaron is a GREAT kid that puts the Lord first in his life ahead of EVERYTHING and yes, that also includes Football ... He is a GREAT leader not only in the locker room but most importantly in everyday life. :notworthy

[shooter]

Those are some GREAT pictures. That Aaron Green Shot says it all where he is pointing upward giving credit where credit is due. Aaron is a GREAT kid that puts the Lord first in his life ahead of EVERYTHING and yes, that also includes Football ... He is a GREAT leader not only in the locker room but most importantly in everyday life. :notworthy

That is the one photo out of order I just thought it was a nice shot to lead off the slideshow.

[MADMAVMOM]

Madison vs Roosevelt Slide-show

http://lonestarshooter.com/soundslides/081030madisonrooseveltfootball/publish_to_web/index.html

Where can we see and order photos from this game?

[samavsfan23]

Where can we see and order photos from this game?

Sure, Im Shooter's business manager, just make the check payable to samavsfan23.:D

[saMavsFan]

Well, so far this week we've got scores of:

Madison 36/Roosevelt 21

SV 35/Lee 21

New Braunfels 27/Johnson 7

Churchill had a bye and Reagan vs. MacArthur kicks off in about an hour! Good luck to both teams. Play safe and may the best team win!

[Reaganrattler07]

Reagan played fairly well. Kinda disappointed that the offense struggled against Mac but they'll have to get the run game going.

Judging by how Mac was at the end of the game Mac could use some lessons in sportsmanship.

[Pride]

^^What did Mac do that showed unsportsmanship like conduct?

[Reaganrattler07]

^^What did Mac do that showed unsportsmanship like conduct?

As reagan was kneeling down after our QB had kneeled Mac thought it prudent to knock him down and push our players.

The unsportsmanlike penalty they got with about 7 seconds left kinda proves my point.

[SaRattlerFan]

Reagan played fairly well. Kinda disappointed that the offense struggled against Mac but they'll have to get the run game going.

Judging by how Mac was at the end of the game Mac could use some lessons in sportsmanship.

Mac played a very good game except for the end when #28 really showd VERY bad Sportmanship. I think they kicked him out of the game because he walked to the locker room before the last play was run.

The Reagan play calling was not good in the second half. They better find a running game before the playoffs. The best RB IMO was playing nickle back tonight (#23 Taylor Small). The kid that started is a very good kid, but he's just way to small to play RB at this level. He's listed as 150, but there is no way he's a pound over 140. They started to play Kyle Davis at RB, but that's not smart because he's also a starter on D. IMO, they must move Small back to O and make him the starter. He started the last 5 games, so I have no idea why he didn't play O tonight.

Oh well, a very lackluster performance out of Reagan, but a win is a win and their in the playoffs and they have a shot at winning the district next week if they can find a way to beat Madison (a tall order).

[Reaganrattler07]

Mac played a very good game except for the end when #28 really showd VERY bad Sportmanship. I think they kicked him out of the game because he walked to the locker room before the last play was run.

The Reagan play calling was not good in the second half. They better find a running game before the playoffs. The best RB IMO was playing nickle back tonight (#23 Taylor Small). The kid that started is a very good kid, but he's just way to small to play RB at this level. He's listed as 150, but there is no way he's a pound over 140. They started to play Kyle Davis at RB, but that's not smart because he's also a starter on D. IMO, they must move Small back to O and make him the starter. He started the last 5 games, so I have no idea why he didn't play O tonight.

Oh well, a very lackluster performance out of Reagan, but a win is a win and there in the playoffs.

Yeah I wasn't too happy at the end.

The line simply needs to open up holes. When we get a running back to start moving the ball Derrek will be able to start running wild once again. It is nice to see Davis running but he seems to be the redzone running back but again, he's not only a starter but one of the stars.

The last game I've been to was Churchill so I'm a bit alien to the team. But you are what youare and we're 7-2 and in the playoffs. Just need to get the running game going and we'll really be in business.

[Reaganrattler07]

Mac played a very good game except for the end when #28 really showd VERY bad Sportmanship. I think they kicked him out of the game because he walked to the locker room before the last play was run.

The Reagan play calling was not good in the second half. They better find a running game before the playoffs. The best RB IMO was playing nickle back tonight (#23 Taylor Small). The kid that started is a very good kid, but he's just way to small to play RB at this level. He's listed as 150, but there is no way he's a pound over 140. They started to play Kyle Davis at RB, but that's not smart because he's also a starter on D. IMO, they must move Small back to O and make him the starter. He started the last 5 games, so I have no idea why he didn't play O tonight.

Oh well, a very lackluster performance out of Reagan, but a win is a win and their in the playoffs and they have a shot at winning the district next week if they can find a way to beat Madison (a tall order).

Yeah and we need some help as well. But we should be able to knkow our situation before the game...at least I think.

It'll be interesting. Wetzel's never beat Madison and the one time we did was a crazy double OT game on a Thursday night.

[Bottomline]

Judging by how Mac was at the end of the game Mac could use some lessons in sportsmanship.

I think that maybe Mac was upset over some of the calls or maybe seeing the Reagan safety ( Q ) consistantly going at players knees directly with his helmet. As big as that kid is, why would he need to dive directly at a players knees while meeting them head on ? He continues to do this and one day one of two things are going to happen A) he is going to hurt someone seriously B) Worse HE is going to get hurt going in head first. Why the Reagan coach continues to tolorate that type of play is beyond me. In the past, this has not been the Reagan way.