Garland vs Copperas Cove

[thisisfeedingwhatiam]

Don't know much about the "Dawgs". Listen to the CC v Leander game,and it sounded like the CC pretty much whooped Leander. :eek:

[owldog]

Is the game Fri or Sat in Waco and what time? I know it is at Waco ISD stadium not Casey. Where is the stadium?

[ACM Dad]

Waco ISD stadium is right off I35 and about a block north of Hwy 6.

[thisisfeedingwhatiam]

I belive Fri. 7:30 Waco ISD Stadium. As far as directions I sure they will have a link on garlandowls.com
Go Owls
We Will Win

[garland04]

The game is Friday night at 7:30 at Waco ISD stadium. It is on New Road.

From Garland:

I-35E South

Go past Baylor University, past Valley Mills (the main street in Waco) and make a right on New Road (about half a mile after that). The stadium is on the left and you cannot miss it; however, if you reach the V.A. Hospital, you've gone too far.

send me a PM if you need anymore info.

[GoOwls]

I watched a Celina State Championship game there........very nice stadium.

[ACM Dad]

http://www.wacoisd.org/sports_geninformation.php

[TexasRed6x]

If Garland beat Carter, then should have no problem with Cove.

[owlfan 1]

If Garland beat Carter, then should have no problem with Cove.

Riiight...

This will be the toughest game the Owls have played this year. It will take a defensive effort equal to the 4th quarter vs. JT and the Carter game to win. Cove is undefeated for a reason, and there are no turkeys left after thanksgiving (to quote the great Joey Florence).

Garland has a chance, but they better come ready. This will be a war...

[DawgsFanForLife]

These games get harder each week as it gets closer to the big day. It will not be an easy game for either team.

I can hardly wait.

I think Cove takes it because i will say they have home field advantage.

DFFL

[jonjon06]

Riiight...

This will be the toughest game the Owls have played this year. It will take a defensive effort equal to the 4th quarter vs. JT and the Carter game to win. Cove is undefeated for a reason, and there are no turkeys left after thanksgiving (to quote the great Joey Florence).

Garland has a chance, but they better come ready. This will be a war...

You are right about that it is going to be a war, but I think if Dallas Carter would've got passed the Garland Owls they would have had a better chance to beat this Cove team. Reason being is because Dallas Carter is much bigger, stonger, and faster than Garland or Cove is. The only reason Garland beat Carter was because Carter beat themselves with idiotic mistakes and stupid penalties. Carter just had a bad game that's all. If Carter would've been on its "A" game Garland wouldn't have stood a chance. It would've have been the same for cove as well.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!

[pack0808]

You are right about that it is going to be a war, but I think if Dallas Carter would've got passed the Garland Owls they would have had a better chance to beat this Cove team. Reason being is because Dallas Carter is much bigger, stonger, and faster than Garland is. The only reason Garland beat Carter was because Carter beat themselves with idiotic mistakes and stupid penalties. If Carter would've been on its "A" game Garland wouldn't have stood a chance. It would've have been the same for cove as well.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!


Yeah could of should of would of!! No type of fan is more pathetic. Take the L like a man and eat the bs you were talking all week.

[garlandowl08]

Thank you pack and to jonjon, garland's O-line was pushing forward the whole night. Our defense was preseason number 3 in teh state for a reason. We held Carter's high scoring offense to only 7 points. Garland is the real deal. It eill be another epic game, but Garland pulls it out, with hard "smash mouth" football and big north texas kids.

[jonjon06]

Why did you even have to go there I was just giving my own opinion on what I observed. Just tell me something am I wrong or am I right that is all i want to know. I accept that we lost and believe me I took that L with class. So man don't come at me with that type of attitude because you all are going to lose to Southlake Caroll anyway and i just hope you can take that loss like a real man. You know its comming so gone ahead and get ready because it is going down 5th round.


Red Storm 4-Ever !!!

[DawgsFanForLife]

Sso if COve wins will you come back with another prediction for us?

DFFL

[garlandowl08]

Why did you even have to go there I was just giving my own opinion on what I observed. Just tell me something am I wrong or am I right that is all i want to know. I accept that we lost and believe me I took that L with class. So man don't come at me with that type of attitude because you all are going to lose to Southlake Caroll anyway and i just hope you can take that lost like a real man. You know its comming so gone ahead and get ready because it is going down 5th round.


Red Storm 4-Ever !!!

Is this post even necessary? WHy are you trying to cut down luckier and perhaps better teams? Carter is a class act of a program, but excuses from any school do not cut it on this board. Everyone here will agree that in a playoff loss, you have to suck it up becuase your team did not get it done. WOth that said, Carter put up a great fight and it was a great game. IF they wer "meant to be" in the third round of the playoffs, wouldnt they be there instead of Garland? Garland has found a way to get it doen week in and week out for years. All this trash about everyone losing to southlake is juet that...trash. No one will deny that SLC is a truly great program. On their best day they could beat any high school team in teh nation and quite a few college teams. With allllll that said, I will stop arguing if you will. Lets agree on the following areas:

-Carter is a great program
-Garland did what was needed to win last night
-Copperas Cove will put up a great fight in Waco
-SLC is amazing
-Texas is the best state ever!

[jonjon06]

Thank you pack and to jonjon, garland's O-line was pushing forward the whole night. Our defense was preseason number 3 in teh state for a reason. We held Carter's high scoring offense to only 7 points. Garland is the real deal. It eill be another epic game, but Garland pulls it out, with hard "smash mouth" football and big north texas kids.

That's your opinion i just have my own. I don't have nothing agansit the Owls they are a really good and well coached team , but this is America and I know I am entitled to my own opinion.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!

[garlandowl08]

That's your opinion i just have my own. I don't have nothing agansit the Owls they are a really good and well coached team , but this is America and I know I am entitled to my own opinion.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!

read the post after that, can we agree?

[jonjon06]

Is this post even necessary? WHy are you trying to cut down luckier and perhaps better teams? Carter is a class act of a program, but excuses from any school do not cut it on this board. Everyone here will agree that in a playoff loss, you have to suck it up becuase your team did not get it done. WOth that said, Carter put up a great fight and it was a great game. IF they wer "meant to be" in the third round of the playoffs, wouldnt they be there instead of Garland? Garland has found a way to get it doen week in and week out for years. All this trash about everyone losing to southlake is juet that...trash. No one will deny that SLC is a truly great program. On their best day they could beat any high school team in teh nation and quite a few college teams. With allllll that said, I will stop arguing if you will. Lets agree on the following areas:

-Carter is a great program
-Garland did what was needed to win last night
-Copperas Cove will put up a great fight in Waco
-SLC is amazing
-Texas is the best state ever!

You're right, finally someone who has a great attitude and opinion. That's right we didn't get it done and I as a player accept that. Good luck to you all in the future, and remember we will meet again. You all may have one the battle, but I gurantee you we will win the war.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!

[owlfan 1]

Reason being is because Dallas Carter is much bigger, stonger, and faster than Garland or Cove is. The only reason Garland beat Carter was because Carter beat themselves with idiotic mistakes and stupid penalties. Carter just had a bad game that's all. If Carter would've been on its "A" game Garland wouldn't have stood a chance. It would've have been the same for cove as well.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!

I hate to break this to you, cause you seem like a nice guy and all, but Garland was both stronger and faster than Carter was last night. Carter played the same game they always play - bruising, crush-your-face-with-a-hobnail-boot kind of football - and they fell short. Garland wouldn't have stood a chance? In two of the past three meetings between these two great programs, I'm afraid I'll have to disagree.

Your teammates played their hearts out. Don't disrespect the effort they poured out by claiming they did not have their "A" game. Your team deserves better...

[battlin'bulldawgs]

If Garland beat Carter, then should have no problem with Cove.

"Not so fast my friend" -Lee Corso...You must not know alot about Copperas Cove and what kind of team they are. Cove has one of the most potent offenses in the State, put up 42 against a Leander defense only allowing 11 a game. The D throws tremendous schemes at you, allowed 21 fourth quarter points when the game was already outta reach. Our runningback doesnt look like much but he can truck anybody in the state. Just because you beat "almighty" Carter doesn't mean you can walk all over the DAWGS!!!! I expect a low scoring tight game.

[battlin'bulldawgs]

You are right about that it is going to be a war, but I think if Dallas Carter would've got passed the Garland Owls they would have had a better chance to beat this Cove team. Reason being is because Dallas Carter is much bigger, stonger, and faster than Garland or Cove is. The only reason Garland beat Carter was because Carter beat themselves with idiotic mistakes and stupid penalties. Carter just had a bad game that's all. If Carter would've been on its "A" game Garland wouldn't have stood a chance. It would've have been the same for cove as well.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!
Carter may be bigger and stronger, but they are not faster than Cove. Slowest man on D runs a 4.9 and hes 6'4" 250. Slowest skill position on O is QB who runs 4.6

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Go str8 down I-35 to NEW ROAD EXIT to the right if your going south. The stadium is on the left exactly a mile down. I think bugsby road is that stop light.

[FootballJunkie]

If Garland beat Carter, then should have no problem with Cove.

Sorry to say Cove is going to mop the floor with Garland. Just the way it is in 2005 :p

[GoOwls]

Sorry to say Cove is going to mop the floor with Garland. Just the way it is in 2005 :p

Yeah, your track record has been stellar lately with all the bold predictions, hasn't it. See, it's like this, you let the boys play first, then you talk trash, therefore you don't look stupid if you are wrong.

You know as much about Garland as we know about the Cove. Just let the boys play, for once, and shut your pie hole. Then, if you win, you can act a fool it you want to. Show a bit of class for once.

KIDS!!

Good luck to the Owls and The Cove and may the best team win.

[FootballJunkie]

Yeah, your track record has been stellar lately with all the bold predictions, hasn't it. See, it's like this, you let the boys play first, then you talk trash, therefore you don't look stupid if you are wrong.

You know as much about Garland as we know about the Cove. Just let the boys play, for once, and shut your pie hole. Then, if you win, you can act a fool it you want to. Show a bit of class for once.

KIDS!!

Good luck to the Owls and The Cove and may the best team win.

I said they are going to mop the floor with Garland and I believe it is 7 days prior to the game so I am already on record as I have been before every playoff game. 13-5A is no joke this year and I am afraid you are about to find that out 1st hand :p As for the rest of your comments well you know what that is worth to me absolutely nothing!!!

[GoOwls]

I said they are going to mop the floor with Garland and I believe it is 7 days prior to the game so I am already on record as I have been before every playoff game. 13-5A is no joke this year and I am afraid you are about to find that out 1st hand :p As for the rest of your comments well you know what that is worth to me absolutely nothing!!!

I didn't say we wouldn't find out the "power" of 13 5A, I just said let the kids play first. You're the one digging yourself a hole, as usual.

Chest thumping usually just hurts your chest.

[FootballJunkie]

I didn't say we wouldn't find out the "power" of 13 5A, I just said let the kids play first. You're the one digging yourself a hole, as usual.

Chest thumping usually just hurts your chest.

Not thumping my chest...just stating my opinion as everyone else does. Sorry it does not agree with yours but such is the way of life my friend!!!

[GoOwls]

Not thumping my chest...just stating my opinion as everyone else does. Sorry it does not agree with yours but such is the way of life my friend!!!

I didn't pick any sides or make foolish claims of victory over a team I know nothing about. I'll continue to let you do all the foolish things. Don't forget the mop.

[Shoot2thrill]

Sorry to say Cove is going to mop the floor with Garland. Just the way it is in 2005 :p

I sincerely doubt that ^^ the above will happen junkie. I bet that this is a good close game until the last whistle. Having no ties to either program, I am going to say this: Go Garland Owls. Shut the Cove fans up PLEASE. ;)

[FootballJunkie]

I sincerely doubt that ^^ the above will happen junkie. I bet that this is a good close game until the last whistle. Having no ties to either program, I am going to say this: Go Garland Owls. Shut the Cove fans up PLEASE. ;)


You might wish this to happen but the likelyhood is very remote but hey nothing wrong with wishful thinking!!! ;)

[DawgsFanForLife]

He sounds like a Lufkin fan so i can see why he would want that.

Good game willbe played on Friday and the best team should win.

GO DAWGS!!!

DFFL

[G-TownOwls08]

You are right about that it is going to be a war, but I think if Dallas Carter would've got passed the Garland Owls they would have had a better chance to beat this Cove team. Reason being is because Dallas Carter is much bigger, stonger, and faster than Garland or Cove is. The only reason Garland beat Carter was because Carter beat themselves with idiotic mistakes and stupid penalties. Carter just had a bad game that's all. If Carter would've been on its "A" game Garland wouldn't have stood a chance. It would've have been the same for cove as well.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!

Yes, the penalties are what make a team BAD. Of course you can say, well if they didn't they would've won. But then you have to go further and say if they don't get any penalties with Copperas Cove, they could win. And that's stretching it. Garland has a great defense, both passing and rushing. There's a small chance we might beat Cove. But we really have to rely on our defense more than our offense.

[pete2]

I sincerely doubt that ^^ the above will happen junkie. I bet that this is a good close game until the last whistle. Having no ties to either program, I am going to say this: Go Garland Owls. Shut the Cove fans up PLEASE. ;)


Aren't you the same rascal who predicted Copperas Cove boys would be playing basketball this coming week?

[LPanther]

He sounds like a Lufkin fan so i can see why he would want that.

Doesn't sound like any Lufkin fans I know.

[LeanderAlumGal]

Im going for Cove, they beat Leander and now I want to see them go all the way!

[GarlandOwl06]

Carter may be bigger and stronger, but they are not faster than Cove. Slowest man on D runs a 4.9 and hes 6'4" 250. Slowest skill position on O is QB who runs 4.6
The slowest man our D runs a 4.8 and he's a DT. Trust me, you have NOT seen the speed of Garland, we fly to the ball in packs. And I know you're trying to be positive about you're running back but he can and will not "truck" everyone on this team. When you go to the game just look for #47, 6'2 265 runs a 4.6 :eek: He doesnt get trucked by anybody. We are not going to underestimate you so trust me, dont underestimate us or be over confident...we're not that bad.

OFFL

[owlfan 1]

The slowest man our D runs a 4.8 and he's a DT. Trust me, you have NOT seen the speed of Garland, we fly to the ball in packs. And I know you're trying to be positive about you're running back but he can and will not "truck" everyone on this team. When you go to the game just look for #47, 6'2 265 runs a 4.6 :eek: He doesnt get trucked by anybody. We are not going to underestimate you so trust me, dont underestimate us or be over confident...we're not that bad.

OFFL

Cove fans and players - Look into my eyes :eek:

Garland is small and slow. The only reason they beat Carter is because Carter didn't bring their "A" game. You are not at all concerned about Garland. You are already thinking about Lufkin. You don't like to be close to black jersies. In fact, they repel you. The numbers 40 and 3 terrify you - you will not come close to anyone who wears that number. This week will be the easiest week you have had this year. Think about Lufkin.... Luuufkin.... Luuuuufffffffffkinnnnnnnnnn....

Now, count down from 5.....5-4-3-2-1....

HAVE A GREAT GAME!

(Shtick proudly stollen from GunSlinger on TexasHSFootball.com :D )

[FootballJunkie]

Cove fans and players - Look into my eyes :eek:

Garland is small and slow. The only reason they beat Carter is because Carter didn't bring their "A" game. You are not at all concerned about Garland. You are already thinking about Lufkin. You don't like to be close to black jersies. In fact, they repel you. The numbers 40 and 3 terrify you - you will not come close to anyone who wears that number. This week will be the easiest week you have had this year. Think about Lufkin.... Luuufkin.... Luuuuufffffffffkinnnnnnnnnn....

Now, count down from 5.....5-4-3-2-1....

HAVE A GREAT GAME!


Glad you all know it :D

[DawgDave]

Cove won't underestimate anyone. They haven't done that yet this year.
All you naysayers think the Dawgs will bow down to Garland.
You've never seen overall team speed like Cove has.
I've been around football for nearly 45 years - played one year of college ball.
This Dawg team is the fastest, quickest high school team I've ever seen. They are a tightly-knit group of players. They are on a mission.
Garland is in for a long evening in Waco.

[GarlandOwl06]

I'm telling you, you wont be any faster than we are. If there's anything ever Garland isn't scared of, it's speed. We have a very "tight knit" group of players as well. I'm not sure what that does for you in week 3 of the playoffs? We might not win but it won't be a long evening for Garland.
WE ARE FASTER THAN YOU.

[FootballJunkie]

Cove won't underestimate anyone. They haven't done that yet this year.
All you naysayers think the Dawgs will bow down to Garland.
You've never seen overall team speed like Cove has.
I've been around football for nearly 45 years - played one year of college ball.
This Dawg team is the fastest, quickest high school team I've ever seen. They are a tightly-knit group of players. They are on a mission.
Garland is in for a long evening in Waco.

WACO...ie COVE North :D

[Covedawg]

Bring it

[GarlandOwl06]

Bring it
Oh, you don't need to worry about that. We will.

[grayowl60]

Cove won't underestimate anyone. They haven't done that yet this year.
All you naysayers think the Dawgs will bow down to Garland.
You've never seen overall team speed like Cove has.
I've been around football for nearly 45 years - played one year of college ball.
This Dawg team is the fastest, quickest high school team I've ever seen. They are a tightly-knit group of players. They are on a mission.
Garland is in for a long evening in Waco.
Hay Owl people, weve seen this before. The cove fans are very proud of the team, and they should be. But weve seen smack talk from the best. Be careful about being pulled into it. " The Owls are just lucky to be on the same field with( fill in the blanks). Hope we can get some autograghs" THe Owls will, as always, show up, suit up, and play.

[garlandowl08]

We need to brong as amny Garland fans as possible to make as much noise as possible...everyone find something to make noise with...DO IT!

[Black&Gold06]

So this game will end up in a tie because both teams are very fast and are very "closely-knit" (which seems inevitable after playing football together for four years...) but anyways, why dont we at least talk about something a little more interesting like some matchups instead of just saying we're faster than you. How big is Cove's O-Line?


Gaters - how many propane tanks do we expect on Friday?

[LP_FAN_in_Plano]

He sounds like a Lufkin fan so i can see why he would want that.

Good game willbe played on Friday and the best team should win.

GO DAWGS!!!

DFFLWhat, you think Lufkin is scared to play Cove? Not hardley. you better worry about Garland before you start thinking Lufkin. Cause right now you are not even a blip on the LP radar.

[garlandredraider]

There are 8 of us driving down... all class of 2003.

2 are students at Tech
1 is a student at OU
3 are students at Texas
1 is a student at A&M
1 is a student at UTD

We will all be down there....

[GarlandOwl06]

So this game will end up in a tie because both teams are very fast and are very "closely-knit" (which seems inevitable after playing football together for four years...) but anyways, why dont we at least talk about something a little more interesting like some matchups instead of just saying we're faster than you. How big is Cove's O-Line?


Gaters - how many propane tanks do we expect on Friday?
If a friend of ours can come through we should have about 41 if no1 else makes any (hopefully people will make some) On Friday we had 11 so 41 should be deafening.

[LP_FAN_in_Plano]

Cove won't underestimate anyone. They haven't done that yet this year.
All you naysayers think the Dawgs will bow down to Garland.
You've never seen overall team speed like Cove has.
I've been around football for nearly 45 years - played one year of college ball.
This Dawg team is the fastest, quickest high school team I've ever seen. They are a tightly-knit group of players. They are on a mission.
Garland is in for a long evening in Waco.
Yawn, whatever. Lufkin has overall team speed year in and year out that you could only dream of. Noone said Cove will bow down to Garland or anybody, some just think Garland will win in a hard fought game. Read the posts before spouting off.

[covefan2008]

If Garland beat Carter, then should have no problem with Cove.
Mind you carter was #10 cove is #7 and obviosly you've never been to a cove game. Be bring practically half our population with us. so y'all will have a problem trust me.

[LP_FAN_in_Plano]

Mind you carter was #10 cove is #7 and obviosly you've never been to a cove game. Be bring practically half our population with us. so y'all will have a problem trust me.
So half the population is going to suit up?

[Black&Gold06]

41 is pretty amazing - hopefully we get other fans there as well and Tday plans dont interfere with more important thigns like football. Ill be there makin noise w/ my cymbals lol.

[caseman]

Garland will win. Cove's district is overrated and Garland's defense is superior

GHS 17 Cove 10

[garland04]

too bad it's over thanksgiving; I know at least 20 or 30 of the baylor faction of Garland High would be there. Hopefully they'll still come. I will be there!

Gig 'em!

[FootballJunkie]

Garland will win. Cove's district is overrated and Garland's defense is superior

GHS 17 Cove 10

I don't see any powerhouse teams in Garland's district. I guess being overated is all relative and as far as superior defense goes...guess we will see ;)

[G-WHAT06]

It will be a great game, that is for sure. But Garland fans, please bring anything to make noise with. whether it is a five gallon bucket with drum sticks, or a propane tank filled with nuts and bolts, or an air horn, we want to make as much noise as possible to get the game really crunk!

Crunk-verb-excited/pumped up/US slang term, a mixture of crazy and drunk; others argue it’s from a southern slang term meaning “cranked up”.
(NO ONE WILL BE DRUNK AT THE GAME!!)

But lets go ready to cheer and scream for our Garland Owls.
WE WILL WIN!

[G-WHAT06]

If a friend of ours can come through we should have about 41 if no1 else makes any (hopefully people will make some) On Friday we had 11 so 41 should be deafening.


I hope that our friend can get them, but there are only like fifteen Gaters at most... So what will we do with all of the other tanks? :confused:

[Brant_Scott_76]

haha this mesg. board is gonna be huge by the end of the week with all the cove and garland fans haha, Go Dawgs keep it up,

[G-WHAT06]

haha this mesg. board is gonna be huge by the end of the week with all the cove and garland fans haha, Go Dawgs keep it up,


Haha, yeah it will, it's only sunday, and look at all of the posts...

[pete2]

haha this mesg. board is gonna be huge by the end of the week with all the cove and garland fans haha, Go Dawgs keep it up,

Well I concede, the Garland posters have won the game on this message board.

As for myself, I will watch the Copperas Cove BullDawgs on Friday night do their job where it counts ......... and thank their opponents for helping them get ready for their next game. Hint... Hint.... it will not be shooting hoops.

[garlandowl08]

I hope that our friend can get them, but there are only like fifteen Gaters at most... So what will we do with all of the other tanks? :confused:

the Super Owls will be there and we would love to use them if you don't mind and we don't have anything of our own.

[ctown08]

Garland will win. Cove's district is overrated and Garland's defense is superior

GHS 17 Cove 10

:confused: What are you talking about? district 13-5A was one of the most underated, disrespected districts in the state before we destroyed klein forest, a&m did the same to TWHS, and heights almost beat "untouchable" lufkin.
Cove wins 24-10

[GatorGal06]

I love the Mighty Owls! Ya'll are so cute in your little outfits. YOu should tell more of your friends or other people to dress up with ya'll. Ya'll really show school spirit and you don't know how much we all thank ya'll for that.

WE LUV MIGHTY OWLS!!!!!

"You can never beat the person who never gives up" - Babe Ruth

[garlandowl08]

I love the Mighty Owls! Ya'll are so cute in your little outfits. YOu should tell more of your friends or other people to dress up with ya'll. Ya'll really show school spirit and you don't know how much we all thank ya'll for that.

WE LUV MIGHTY OWLS!!!!!

"You can never beat the person who never gives up" - Babe Ruth

I think it'll just be us three this year, but next year we will have probably 5 or more Super Owls...and we will definately continue the tradition of a very loud student section.

[TheDawghouse]

What the heck is a "Mighty Owl" :confused:

Too bad you dont have "Rabbid Dawgs" :D

Weird names we all come up with for respective student sections isn't it?

[GatorGal06]

Even if its just the three of ya'll, it still adds to the excitement to the student section. It just shows how much you care about school spirit and bringing that spirit to the game unlike some people who just go for other reason or don't go at all. So lets get ready for a big W because WE WILL WIN!!!!

GIG 'em OWLS

[GatorGal06]

What the heck is a "Mighty Owl" :confused:

Too bad you dont have "Rabbid Dawgs" :D

Weird names we all come up with for respective student sections isn't it?

What the heck is "RABBID DAWGS" YOu ain't seen nothing untill you've seen the GATORS and the MIGHTY OWLS!!

Welcome to Owls Country

[garlandowl08]

What the heck is "RABBID DAWGS" YOu ain't seen nothing untill you've seen the GATORS and the MIGHTY OWLS!!

Welcome to Owls Country

We're actually called the "Super Owls" and me and two friends dress up as super heros and act crazy. The Garland Gators tailgate before every game and have brought propane tanks filled with nuts and bolts to the playoff games. It is incredibly loud, so much so that a lot of the student section has to bring earplugs. The Owls travel very well and get crunkat every game.

The Super Owls:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/JJtheJetPlane514/lookabird.jpg
(this actualyl isn't the best picture because the guy on the far right has the matching shorts and tights now.

Don't have a picture of the Gators...

[FootballJunkie]

We're actually called the "Super Owls" and me and two friends dress up as super heros and act crazy. The Garland Gators tailgate before every game and have brought propane tanks filled with nuts and bolts to the playoff games. It is incredibly loud, so much so that a lot of the student section has to bring earplugs. The Owls travel very well and get crunkat every game.

The Super Owls:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/JJtheJetPlane514/lookabird.jpg
(this actualyl isn't the best picture because the guy on the far right has the matching shorts and tights now.

Don't have a picture of the Gators...


You don't really look to "crunk" there buddy :D

[GatorGal06]

We're actually called the "Super Owls" and me and two friends dress up as super heros and act crazy. The Garland Gators tailgate before every game and have brought propane tanks filled with nuts and bolts to the playoff games. It is incredibly loud, so much so that a lot of the student section has to bring earplugs. The Owls travel very well and get crunkat every game.

The Super Owls:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/JJtheJetPlane514/lookabird.jpg
(this actualyl isn't the best picture because the guy on the far right has the matching shorts and tights now.

Don't have a picture of the Gators...

The Super Owls said it all.

I have a picture but its on another computer at school. I'll get one though.

Welcome to Owl Country

[owlfan 1]

Go Super Owls! You are terrifying the entire Centex region! :D

[garlandowl08]

Go Super Owls! You are terrifying the entire Centex region! :D

Hey, we're not there to terrify, we're there to help the team terrify them...sometimes I have no idea how the other team gets the play called when our student section is being its loudest...

[garlandowl08]

You don't really look to "crunk" there buddy :D

You haven't seen us during a game

[GatorGal06]

Hey, we're not there to terrify, we're there to help the team terrify them...sometimes I have no idea how the other team gets the play called when our student section is being its loudest...

I totally agree. Perfect example, Friday night. You could not hear anything.

[FootballJunkie]

We will see who is louder at COVE North...whoops I mean Waco ;)

[garlandowl08]

We will see who is louder at COVE North...whoops I mean Waco ;)

All I'm gonna say is I hope you love crow!

[GatorGal06]

Umm.... just wait.... the Cove section won't be able to handle the noise the Garland section will be making.

[Owls06]

I don't see any powerhouse teams in Garland's district. I guess being overated is all relative and as far as superior defense goes...guess we will see ;)

Powerhouses? .. Have you heard of the Garland Owls? South Garland Colonels? Rowlett Eagles? North Garland Raiders (didn't make playoffs this year)?

11-5A put ALL THREE teams to the Second round of playoffs and Two to the third round? How can you even begin to say anything about the strength of our district?

South beat Longview! I dare you to call Longview anything but a powerhouse! John Tyler has returned to dominant status and Dallas Carter is an extremely good football team.

Don't Discredit the Owls on this one. You'll be in for a surprise.

[FootballJunkie]

Powerhouses? .. Have you heard of the Garland Owls? South Garland Colonels? Rowlett Eagles? North Garland Raiders (didn't make playoffs this year)?

11-5A put ALL THREE teams to the Second round of playoffs and Two to the third round? How can you even begin to say anything about the strength of our district?

South beat Longview! I dare you to call Longview anything but a powerhouse! John Tyler has returned to dominant status and Dallas Carter is an extremely good football team.

Don't Discredit the Owls on this one. You'll be in for a surprise.

OK and COVE and AMC from 13-5A are still playing!! Harker Height the 3rd team gave Lufkin all they wanted and lost in OT. Last time I checked Rowlett got blown out and Garland you beat Carter 12-7 :rolleyes:

[Black&Gold06]

I think all he was saying was that you cant discount 11-5A's strength of schedule...

[Owls06]

OK and COVE and AMC from 13-5A are still playing!! Harker Height the 3rd team gave Lufkin all they wanted and lost in OT. Last time I checked Rowlett got blown out and Garland you beat Carter 12-7 :rolleyes:

That's great! But did i ever say anything about AMC or HH..?

[GarlandOwl06]

For sure we will be passing out the extra tanks but we might have to charge a couple dollars for them or something for paint and what not but we will most definately be giving them out to whoever wants them.

Hey garland fans let the cove keep talkin trash because those who taunt it will haunt. There right Garland has never seen team speed such as the cove. Just look at the teams we played I mean come on Carter TJT Desoto those teams are slow as molasses they never have fast people. Garland will not be able to match the speed of the cove. When does Garland ever have anyone fast. I mean the record fourty time at Garland is only a 4.17 :rolleyes: .

[Black&Gold06]

Yeah imagine Garland as having 11 ninety year old feeble men on the field at all times. No speed, strength, or size.

[FootballJunkie]

That's great! But did i ever say anything about AMC or HH..?

DUDE i was talking to the guy on the other page about weak districts and you jumped in so I had to let you know...you are not the only district with 2 teams still playing :rolleyes:

[garlandowl08]

Dude, I thought I saw some canes on the field...I figured they were left over batons from the debs or something...this explains so much! :p

[garlandowl08]

For sure we will be passing out the extra tanks but we might have to charge a couple dollars for them or something for paint and what not but we will most definately be giving them out to whoever wants them.

Hey garland fans let the cove keep talkin trash because those who taunt it will haunt. There right Garland has never seen team speed such as the cove. Just look at the teams we played I mean come on Carter TJT Desoto those teams are slow as molasses they never have fast people. Garland will not be able to match the speed of the cove. When does Garland ever have anyone fast. I mean the record fourty time at Garland is only a 4.17 :rolleyes: .

I would be happy to pay like 5 bucks for a tank if I don't already have something...and maybe even if I do...

[Owls06]

DUDE i was talking to the guy on the other page about weak districts and you jumped in so I had to let you know...you are not the only district with 2 teams still playing :rolleyes:

DUDE And i was telling you that you were WRONG about a lack of powerhouses in 11

[covefan2008]

So half the population is going to suit up?
no half the pop. will be in the stands but there are about 75 guys on our team y'all will be dumb not to be scared.

[cc06football1]

The superowls can make as much noise as they want, but the cove side will be sold out. We will not overlook yall. There is a reason yall are in the 3rd round. I dont know much about yall's team yet, havent watched film. We will be up for this game like no other. Copperas Cove has never made it past the third round, and we are desperate to change that. You seriously have never seen us if you think your as fast. Our RB Buckram got 1st or 2nd in the national track meet in the 100 meter dash. He ran a 4.32 last year. To whoever asked about our lineman: We are undersized. We avg around the 5'10 220 range, with the tallest being 6'1 and the smallest being 200. I am a lineman and im around 5'10 215. If the Owls overlook the o-line they will be demolished. We are smart, fast, and execute better than anyone in the state. All starters grade out at 85-90+% everygame. By looking at your two playoff scores, I say our best chance is to speed up the game tempo. Both games seem like slow defensive games. If we can score often early you will have no chance.

p.s your Super Owls look the opposite of crunk, and look like gay hippies.

[KLH75287]

He sounds like a Lufkin fan so i can see why he would want that.

Good game willbe played on Friday and the best team should win.

GO DAWGS!!!

DFFL

That may accurate. I know I would like to see G'town win and LP take care of business. We have a some un-finished business with the Owls.

I'm just excited to be here. According to Tripper82d, LP was supposed to get run out of Waco by Hays. Not to mention possibly be around another week with the potential to play the Mighty Cove Dawgs.

If you guys think that The Owls are going to be a cake walk, then I wish you all the luck with that. I've noticed over the last few years, that they don't lay down for anybody.

GO PACK IN '05

[garlandowl08]

The superowls can make as much noise as they want, but the cove side will be sold out. We will not overlook yall. There is a reason yall are in the 3rd round. I dont know much about yall's team yet, havent watched film. We will be up for this game like no other. Copperas Cove has never made it past the third round, and we are desperate to change that. You seriously have never seen us if you think your as fast. Our RB Buckram got 1st or 2nd in the national track meet in the 100 meter dash. He ran a 4.32 last year. To whoever asked about our lineman: We are undersized. We avg around the 5'10 220 range, with the tallest being 6'1 and the smallest being 200. I am a lineman and im around 5'10 215. If the Owls overlook the o-line they will be demolished. We are smart, fast, and execute better than anyone in the state. All starters grade out at 85-90+% everygame. By looking at your two playoff scores, I say our best chance is to speed up the game tempo. Both games seem like slow defensive games. If we can score often early you will have no chance.

p.s your Super Owls look the opposite of crunk, and look like gay hippies.


Okay...say what you will about the Super Owls, but we have a good time and get the stands pumped.

You mentioned that our games seemed to be slow and defensive? Maybe defensive, but not slow...the Dallas Carter game was over in 2 hours and 10 minutes.

www.garlandowls.com for videos...click on the football helmet and then on teh left side there is a video vault or something like that...

[covefan2008]

That may accurate. I know I would like to see G'town win and LP take care of business. We have a some un-finished business with the Owls.

I'm just excited to be here. According to Tripper82d, LP was supposed to get run out of Waco by Hays. Not to mention possibly be around another week with the potential to play the Mighty Cove Dawgs.

If you guys think that The Owls are going to be a cake walk, then I wish you all the luck with that. I've noticed over the last few years, that they don't lay down for anybody.

GO PACK IN '05
well you can start learning or the dawgs will lay you down we aren't ranked number seven for nothing so if you think it is going to be a cake walk for the owls y'all got another thing coming.

[owlfan 1]

well you can start learning or the dawgs will lay you down we aren't ranked number seven for nothing so if you think it is going to be a cake walk for the owls y'all got another thing coming.

Dude, no one thinks Garland will roll all over the Dawgs. We all think this will be a very tough game, probably the toughest of the year for the Owls. It seems to me that you are not giving the Owls any respect at all. If I were you, I'd stop chest thumping about your ranking. This time of year, rankings mean squat. Teams decide it on the field. I know I can't wait...

[Owls06]

well you can start learning or the dawgs will lay you down we aren't ranked number seven for nothing so if you think it is going to be a cake walk for the owls y'all got another thing coming.

I think we was rooting for Garland and Lufkin to win. He didn't say anything about you. Garland Owls aren't intimidated. They play their game on the field where it counts. They can care less who they play, they will bring everything they have and lay it all out on the line for the win. Both teams have great heart and both want to win, will be a great game. Fans can think whatever we want. We Will Win.

[Owls06]

Why do all the Cove fans think "Garland thinks they are going to roll over us."

Seriously, nobody has said anything remotely close to that. Owlfan -- you're right. They need to stop talking about their ranking, they're ALL worthless. And nobody really cares. Talk about matchups or something besides trying to intimidate the fans... Intimidate us all you want.. uhh .. if it makes you feel better.

[Brant_Scott_76]

haha yall are gonna run out of stuff to argue about on here before tuesday

[owlfan 1]

haha yall are gonna run out of stuff to argue about on here before tuesday

Nah - this is fun. We get to have our own version of the endless Longview - Lufkin debates.

I just hope the game lives up to the hype...

[a&mconsoltiger]

is derron montgomery gonna play or is he still hurt

[FootballJunkie]

DUDE And i was telling you that you were WRONG about a lack of powerhouses in 11


No I am not wrong...I don't see any powerhouse teams in 11-5A. ;)

[owlfan 1]

is derron montgomery gonna play or is he still hurt

Montgomery plays for South Garland. I believe he is out for the year.
Garland's big WR, Malcom Williams, has been out, but there is talk that he may play this week...

[GTown02]

The only "powerhouses" 11-5A has is Garland, and we havent made it this far since 1999. Everyone else in our district hasent made it this far ever... so we are not really a "powerhouse" district.

[Owls06]

Montgomery plays for South Garland. I believe he is out for the year.
Garland's big WR, Malcom Williams, has been out, but there is talk that he may play this week...

For friday, M. Williams will most likely be 80%. Great News! Also, David Little has really come though the woodwork to show he is a very good Receiver. It will be nice to have both of them wide in Ace.

[covefan2008]

The only "powerhouses" 11-5A has is Garland, and we havent made it this far since 1999. Everyone else in our district hasent made it this far ever... so we are not really a "powerhouse" district.
sam in 13-5a but not as bad i mean ya that is also ACM but the rest are absolutly no power houses. Cove hasn't ever been 12-0 and it has also been a very long time since we've been here. it will be a very tough game and the best of luck. no injuries.

[covefan2008]

spelling lesson it is dAWgs duh

[GHSalumni]

There are 8 of us driving down... all class of 2003.

2 are students at Tech
1 is a student at OU
3 are students at Texas
1 is a student at A&M
1 is a student at UTD

We will all be down there....


I have a clue as to who you are red, im class of 03 also, @ UTD with Bitner.

[Super_Owl08]

I really don't know much of anything about Cove, but even as fast as you guys claim to be, I wouldn't get overconfident in the least (not saying you are, just cautioning you). Pretty much everything I would say has been said in this thread, so I'm just gonna leave it at this: this will be a tough, hard game for both teams, and we will definitely need to step up our defense to match the aforementioned ferocity of the Do(aw)gs. I'm predicting a high scoring game for this one, with a signature G-town 3rd quarter comeback and a low-scoring 4th quarter.

And whoever said that the super owls look like gay hippies, you can think what you want, but it not only shows pride in our school, it also inspires every Garland fan who sees us to yell just that much louder.

[huge-cove-fan]

lets talk about whos in the playoffs not who loss. get over it and turn your pads in its that simple

[Owllover]

I really don't know much of anything about Cove, but even as fast as you guys claim to be, I wouldn't get overconfident in the least (not saying you are, just cautioning you). Pretty much everything I would say has been said in this thread, so I'm just gonna leave it at this: this will be a tough, hard game for both teams, and we will definitely need to step up our defense to match the aforementioned ferocity of the Do(aw)gs. I'm predicting a high scoring game for this one, with a signature G-town 3rd quarter comeback and a low-scoring 4th quarter.

And whoever said that the super owls look like gay hippies, you can think what you want, but it not only shows pride in our school, it also inspires every Garland fan who sees us to yell just that much louder.

I think it is awesome that you guys have so much pride in your school. It is a great school to have pride in, by the way! *Class of 97 Baby!* Anyway, you all inspire us as fans to get up and scream. The Owls are really going to need our support this week and you help us to support them with pride. Thanks for that. Keep doing what you are doing...something is obviously working!

GIG 'EM OWLS!!

[FootballJunkie]

I really don't know much of anything about Cove, but even as fast as you guys claim to be, I wouldn't get overconfident in the least (not saying you are, just cautioning you). Pretty much everything I would say has been said in this thread, so I'm just gonna leave it at this: this will be a tough, hard game for both teams, and we will definitely need to step up our defense to match the aforementioned ferocity of the Do(aw)gs. I'm predicting a high scoring game for this one, with a signature G-town 3rd quarter comeback and a low-scoring 4th quarter.

And whoever said that the super owls look like gay hippies, you can think what you want, but it not only shows pride in our school, it also inspires every Garland fan who sees us to yell just that much louder.

Gay hippie :D That's pretty funny. interesting outfit though!!

[c-town_scout]

For sure we will be passing out the extra tanks but we might have to charge a couple dollars for them or something for paint and what not but we will most definately be giving them out to whoever wants them.

Hey garland fans let the cove keep talkin trash because those who taunt it will haunt. There right Garland has never seen team speed such as the cove. Just look at the teams we played I mean come on Carter TJT Desoto those teams are slow as molasses they never have fast people. Garland will not be able to match the speed of the cove. When does Garland ever have anyone fast. I mean the record fourty time at Garland is only a 4.17 :rolleyes: .


And what year was that record?? yeah not this year! Leander had one of the best offenses in the state and although they had 28 points and 240 yds. passing we let them have it cause we had such a big lead, we will let yall do they same thing...let ur backup seniors play their last game of the year! Not only do we have a RB we also have a QB they is one of the best in the state, and he WILL NOT let the Garland defense run them down, And cove does have school spirit! just wait until u see OUR student section! yall will look like so small compaired to us!!
GO DAWGS!!!

[ACM Dad]

The superowls can make as much noise as they want, but the cove side will be sold out. We will not overlook yall. There is a reason yall are in the 3rd round. I dont know much about yall's team yet, havent watched film. We will be up for this game like no other. Copperas Cove has never made it past the third round, and we are desperate to change that. You seriously have never seen us if you think your as fast. Our RB Buckram got 1st or 2nd in the national track meet in the 100 meter dash. He ran a 4.32 last year. To whoever asked about our lineman: We are undersized. We avg around the 5'10 220 range, with the tallest being 6'1 and the smallest being 200. I am a lineman and im around 5'10 215. If the Owls overlook the o-line they will be demolished. We are smart, fast, and execute better than anyone in the state. All starters grade out at 85-90+% everygame. By looking at your two playoff scores, I say our best chance is to speed up the game tempo. Both games seem like slow defensive games. If we can score often early you will have no chance.

p.s your Super Owls look the opposite of crunk, and look like gay hippies.


You had this great "voice of calm reason" going for a while, but the "execute better than anyone in the state" is just not true. I wish you luck Cove, but our O-Line out-executed y'all all game long.

But, I do wish you luck.

SuperOwls... y'all are a hoot. ;) Proud parents somewhere...

[garlandowl08]

And what year was that record?? yeah not this year! Leander had one of the best offenses in the state and although they had 28 points and 240 yds. passing we let them have it cause we had such a big lead, we will let yall do they same thing...let ur backup seniors play their last game of the year! Not only do we have a RB we also have a QB they is one of the best in the state, and he WILL NOT let the Garland defense run them down, And cove does have school spirit! just wait until u see OUR student section! yall will look like so small compaired to us!!
GO DAWGS!!!

Because the original saying is about dogs, I'll adapt it to the current circumstances...

"It ain't the size of the Owl in the fight, but the size of teh fight in the Owl"

I was actually saying it because our student section may not be full, but we will be loud...but when I think about it, it also goes for Copperas' O-Line...

[c-town_scout]

Because the original saying is about dogs, I'll adapt it to the current circumstances...

"It ain't the size of the Owl in the fight, but the size of teh fight in the Owl"

I was actually saying it because our student section may not be full, but we will be loud...but when I think about it, it also goes for Copperas' O-Line...

big-loud....small-loud...i think they bigger\louder student section beats a small loud one! Yall will be really smaller after Friday cause yall will be gone!

[GarlandOwl06]

Then i guess a bigger d-line will beat a smaller o-line

[FootballJunkie]

Then i guess a bigger d-line will beat a smaller o-line

12-0 and the O-line hasn't been dominated yet :D We will see on Firday!!!

[garlandowl08]

Then i guess a bigger d-line will beat a smaller o-line

Garland 1
Cove 0

[c-town_scout]

Then i guess a bigger d-line will beat a smaller o-line



every team we played this year was bigger than our o-line!! and we are 12-0!! HA :D We might be small but we have the most heart, we are extremely well coached and we are stong! SO i guess the record goes up to 13-0 vs. bigger d-line!!

cove-1
garland-0

[garlandowl08]

every team we played this year was bigger than our o-line!! and we are 12-0!! HA :D We might be small but we have the most heart, we are extremely well coached and we are stong! SO i guess the record goes up to 13-0 vs. bigger d-line!!

By thursday night, I will be so angry at this thread that I will probably end up banned...all you cove people are already lighting a fir ein my (rather substantial) belly :D :p :mad:

[Covedawg]

What the. .....? I fall asleep on the couch and get back here and Garland/Cove has become the new Lufkin vs the world ????

The Super Owls......what can I say.....my first thought was the Eddie Murphy laugh from Beverly Hills Cop........

I never heard of Garland till Sat night..

After looking at their stats...should be a good game, glad it's at Dawg Pound North.....early prediction Cove 35 owls 17

Speed kills ........Owls will be getting ready for basketball on Sat

[c-town_scout]

By thursday night, I will be so angry at this thread that I will probably end up banned...all you cove people are already lighting a fir ein my (rather substantial) belly :D :p :mad:


some body needs anger management^^

[Cove1999]

By thursday night, I will be so angry at this thread that I will probably end up banned...all you cove people are already lighting a fir ein my (rather substantial) belly :D :p :mad:

Like you Garland people are any better :rolleyes: Friday will settle it all won't be pretty for half the people on this thread. :p

[Black&Gold06]

If you have never heard of Garland then you have no high school football education... We have 4 State Championships...last year we lost to Lee in the first round but it was their closest score throughout the playoffs, and we beat Lufkin the year before that.

And to throw some speed numbers out there - RB/DB Devin McDowell runs a 4.28 and was at the state track meet as well.

Garland D-Line:
Marquis Frazier: 6'3" 238, Robert Wilson: 5'10" 240, Brandon Antwine 6'1" 275 (recruited by USC, Florida), Devonta Brown 6'0" 190 (4.45), backups: Chauncey Aghayere 6'4" 230, Andrew Kirk 6'1" 210

[owlfan 1]

What the. .....? I fall asleep on the couch and get back here and Garland/Cove has become the new Lufkin vs the world ????

The Super Owls......what can I say.....my first thought was the Eddie Murphy laugh from Beverly Hills Cop........

I never heard of Garland till Sat night..

After looking at their stats...should be a good game, glad it's at Dawg Pound North.....early prediction Cove 35 owls 17

Speed kills ........Owls will be getting ready for basketball on Sat

Never heard of Garland? That's okay cause you will know us just fine at about 10:00 p.m. Friday. If you are interested in some history, check the lists of state champions and you will see Garland on the list four times, most recently in 1999.

Speed kills? Yes, it does, as you may well see. Trust me, we are plenty fast enough.

Now, in all seriousness and without trash talk, I have seen nothing posted about your defense. What kind of D do you run, what are strengths, etc.

[c-town_scout]

If you have never heard of Garland then you have no high school football education... We have 4 State Championships...last year we lost to Lee in the first round but it was their closest score throughout the playoffs, and we beat Lufkin the year before that.

And to throw some speed numbers out there - RB/DB Devin McDowell runs a 4.28 and was at the state track meet as well.

Garland D-Line:
Marquis Frazier: 6'3" 238, Robert Wilson: 5'10" 240, Brandon Antwine 6'1" 275 (recruited by USC, Florida), Devonta Brown 6'0" 190 (4.45), backups: Chauncey Aghayere 6'4" 230, Andrew Kirk 6'1" 210

what did he do at the track meet?? just go? yeah! u dont have to put all that up all we have to do is look it up! hmmm track...alphonso powell, rashad hawk, donald buckram!! and we just keep getting faster! we dont need to put our people up here cause we dont have size! and we dont care!! just cause yall have recruits from USC or w\e dont mean anything!! ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU LOSE!!!

[ThEgReAtOnE]

quite a few college teams.

I'm an Ex-Garland athletic product, so I'll go easy on you! Any HS football team beating a college team is insulting. I could concede that SLC could, possibly - if the college team made lots of mistakes - beat a VERY poor JUCO team 10 to 7.

But to beat DIII and DII programs is unreal! (DI programs would quickly embarass SLC, 200 to 0!!!! And that would be their 3rd team units!!!)) SLC is very talented, but the speed, power, size, mental toughness, maturity level, gameplay and overall make-up of college teams are light years above HS football teams!!!!

That would be like saying USC could beat the Houston Texans or Oakland Raiders just because USC is just so very good.....on the college level!!!
And THAT would be hilarious, because ANY NFL team would crush USC - 120 to 0 -, no questions asked!!!

You have to play on all of the levels to know that, I guess!! Anyhow, I agree SLC is an elite team, and most definitely one of the best in the country!!!

(I don't really believe in the whole "MYTHICAL" national title thing!)

[AmerBear]

A Little Education about Football in Texas....since you say you never
heard of Garland!

How many teams in Central Texas have ever made it to the State Championship game? You don't have to look it it up, I will tell you.
Only 2! Killeen in '91 ( Div I ) & Temple '92 (Div II)

During the last 40 years teams in the North have won 6 more games than
lose in the South. West Texas has produced winners like Odessa Permian in '80....'84....'89 and '91 Midland Lee '98....'99 ( Div I ) and '00

History of the Garland Owls

Eleven playoff appearances in twelve years, eight district championships in the last eleven years, 52 victories in the last 58 games against the other GISD schools, a 59-9 district mark, an overall record of 106-32-2, one regional championship in 1995, and one State Championship in 1999 is a great record! Garland blew out Austin Westlake in Floyd Casey Stadium 55-14 during the run for the title in 1999.
In addition to the State titles that we won in 1963 & 1964, in 2003 we won the Bi-District Championship with a great victory over Lufkin, who was ranked number 5 in the state at the time. We lost to Allen in -overtime- in the area championship game in front of over 15,000 fans. In 2004, we qualified for the playoffs for the third year in a row.

With 11 starters and 39 lettermen that returned, we avenged one of our 2 losses to Dallas Carter. Over 60 athletes ran 4.99 or better for the forty-yard dash. We have more quality depth on this team than ever had before.
Offensively, we run in the Wing-T. We strive to be a balanced football team; being able to run and throw the ball. Our passing game was much improved this year thanks to the development of our QB Greg hunter. You must be able to effectively throw the football in order to advance in the playoffs. We will have nine or ten different players touch the ball each game. We believe in playing a lot of people. Each game, as many as 20 different players will play offensively. We averaged over 30 points a game last fall and look for more of the same this year.

Defensively, we play a multiple defense that is very aggressive and attacks every play. We will stunt and move around a lot to take advantage of our quickness and speed. We have ranked in the top 15 in the metroplex defensively for ten of the last eleven years. We have a tremendous amount of speed on the field defensively. We rotate players and will have 18-20 players on the field defensively during the course of a game. This aggressive, attacking style of defense is exciting to watch and fun to play in!

The special teams are a very important part of our team. With all the speed and skill that we have, we feel that we should win the special teams battle every game. Our G-Forces will play aggressively and to make things happen. We will win games because of our special teams.
Go Garland Owls! May the best team advance!!


After moving to Central Texas ten years, I had not heard much about Copperas Cove. I hear the press coverage about Killeen, Ellison, Waco and Temple.

Garland Alumni in Mexia

[Black&Gold06]

Good job AmerBear

Okay lets get some research done here before we start trash talking anymore

I know rankings dont mean anything - but I looked at rivals.com state player rankings and for the district teams that cove has played and the two playoff teams there are 2 state ranked players...and cove has none.

Teams garland faced in district or in the playoffs have 5 state ranked players and Garland has 2...

so maybe im just trying to say - cove probably hasnt faced a DT of Antwine's caliber (he's the top rated DT in the state...) and that the size (yes i know they are "quick") might be a hindrance as Antwine is also very athletic.

From now on lets at least use stats instead of trash.

[thisisfeedingwhatiam]

Looks like the game will be @ 6:00 according to garlandowls.com, we'll be on the visitors side.But what would you expect? :p

[Covedawg]

Never heard of Garland? That's okay cause you will know us just fine at about 10:00 p.m. Friday. If you are interested in some history, check the lists of state champions and you will see Garland on the list four times, most recently in 1999..


Let's see 1999, hmmm 6 years ago...I'm gonna take a wild quess and say that those kids have moved on now and most likely graduated from college. I really don't think they have any relevance on friday night

Odessa Permian won several state titles and Cove spanked them twice, but wait, I know, they were in off years for the Panthers

My comment on "never heard of Garland" refers to not a lot of hype on the Owls this season

yeah 2-8 Waco took Cove to 3 OT's, and if we played again it might be the same game Cove/Waco match up well and it's a rivalry game

Leander is only the 2nd team to score 4 TD's against Cove and like the Shoemaker game it was late when the game was well in hand

Our boys will play 48 minutes and leave it all on the field

Garland would'nt be in round 3 without having skills, the Owls are this weeks only focus and this game will be a dandy....

I still say 35-17
looking forward to meeting some of you Owl fans, sounds like you're as crazy as the Dawg pound crew

[Gtown06]

You are right about that it is going to be a war, but I think if Dallas Carter would've got passed the Garland Owls they would have had a better chance to beat this Cove team. Reason being is because Dallas Carter is much bigger, stonger, and faster than Garland or Cove is. The only reason Garland beat Carter was because Carter beat themselves with idiotic mistakes and stupid penalties. Carter just had a bad game that's all. If Carter would've been on its "A" game Garland wouldn't have stood a chance. It would've have been the same for cove as well.

Red Storm 4-Ever!!!



Earlier in the season when carter played their best they beat Garland by a touchdown. Garland had a bad game and came within seven points. This time the owls came out for revenge and garland had turnovers they had penalties carter just got beat.

[Covedawg]

A Little Education about Football in Texas....since you say you never
heard of Garland!

How many teams in Central Texas have ever made it to the State Championship game? You don't have to look it it up, I will tell you.
Only 2! Killeen in '91 ( Div I ) & Temple '92 (Div II)

During the last 40 years teams in the North have won 6 more games than
lose in the South. West Texas has produced winners like Odessa Permian in '80....'84....'89 and '91 Midland Lee '98....'99 ( Div I ) and '00

History of the Garland Owls

Eleven playoff appearances in twelve years, eight district championships in the last eleven years, 52 victories in the last 58 games against the other GISD schools, a 59-9 district mark, an overall record of 106-32-2, one regional championship in 1995, and one State Championship in 1999 is a great record! Garland blew out Austin Westlake in Floyd Casey Stadium 55-14 during the run for the title in 1999.
In addition to the State titles that we won in 1963 & 1964, in 2003 we won the Bi-District Championship with a great victory over Lufkin, who was ranked number 5 in the state at the time. We lost to Allen in -overtime- in the area championship game in front of over 15,000 fans. In 2004, we qualified for the playoffs for the third year in a row.

With 11 starters and 39 lettermen that returned, we avenged one of our 2 losses to Dallas Carter. Over 60 athletes ran 4.99 or better for the forty-yard dash. We have more quality depth on this team than ever had before.
Offensively, we run in the Wing-T. We strive to be a balanced football team; being able to run and throw the ball. Our passing game was much improved this year thanks to the development of our QB Greg hunter. You must be able to effectively throw the football in order to advance in the playoffs. We will have nine or ten different players touch the ball each game. We believe in playing a lot of people. Each game, as many as 20 different players will play offensively. We averaged over 30 points a game last fall and look for more of the same this year.

Defensively, we play a multiple defense that is very aggressive and attacks every play. We will stunt and move around a lot to take advantage of our quickness and speed. We have ranked in the top 15 in the metroplex defensively for ten of the last eleven years. We have a tremendous amount of speed on the field defensively. We rotate players and will have 18-20 players on the field defensively during the course of a game. This aggressive, attacking style of defense is exciting to watch and fun to play in!

The special teams are a very important part of our team. With all the speed and skill that we have, we feel that we should win the special teams battle every game. Our G-Forces will play aggressively and to make things happen. We will win games because of our special teams.
Go Garland Owls! May the best team advance!!


After moving to Central Texas ten years, I had not heard much about Copperas Cove. I hear the press coverage about Killeen, Ellison, Waco and Temple.

Garland Alumni in Mexia

Calm down owl fans dont' get your feathers all ruffled up

LOL .......this is gonna be good
Hell we still have a week to go....

[Ailani]

I've been to most of Cove's games this year, but have never seen Garland. So I won't venture a guess on the game at this point. From what I've read, Garland will be a very formidable opponent. Wouldn't expect anything less in this stage of the playoffs. I expect a great game and will be there rooting for the Dawgs at CoveNorth.

[Gtown06]

I really hope cove fans dont think that they are going to be able to run the football on Garlands D. Im pretty sure we held carter to a season low this oast week with our D and we dont have too bad a running game ourselves. How good are coves defensive linemen???? Weakest point of the defense well if thats true then get used to seeing #40 running by yall all night.

[FootballJunkie]

A Little Education about Football in Texas....since you say you never
heard of Garland!

How many teams in Central Texas have ever made it to the State Championship game? You don't have to look it it up, I will tell you.
Only 2! Killeen in '91 ( Div I ) & Temple '92 (Div II)

During the last 40 years teams in the North have won 6 more games than
lose in the South. West Texas has produced winners like Odessa Permian in '80....'84....'89 and '91 Midland Lee '98....'99 ( Div I ) and '00

History of the Garland Owls

Eleven playoff appearances in twelve years, eight district championships in the last eleven years, 52 victories in the last 58 games against the other GISD schools, a 59-9 district mark, an overall record of 106-32-2, one regional championship in 1995, and one State Championship in 1999 is a great record! Garland blew out Austin Westlake in Floyd Casey Stadium 55-14 during the run for the title in 1999.
In addition to the State titles that we won in 1963 & 1964, in 2003 we won the Bi-District Championship with a great victory over Lufkin, who was ranked number 5 in the state at the time. We lost to Allen in -overtime- in the area championship game in front of over 15,000 fans. In 2004, we qualified for the playoffs for the third year in a row.

With 11 starters and 39 lettermen that returned, we avenged one of our 2 losses to Dallas Carter. Over 60 athletes ran 4.99 or better for the forty-yard dash. We have more quality depth on this team than ever had before.
Offensively, we run in the Wing-T. We strive to be a balanced football team; being able to run and throw the ball. Our passing game was much improved this year thanks to the development of our QB Greg hunter. You must be able to effectively throw the football in order to advance in the playoffs. We will have nine or ten different players touch the ball each game. We believe in playing a lot of people. Each game, as many as 20 different players will play offensively. We averaged over 30 points a game last fall and look for more of the same this year.

Defensively, we play a multiple defense that is very aggressive and attacks every play. We will stunt and move around a lot to take advantage of our quickness and speed. We have ranked in the top 15 in the metroplex defensively for ten of the last eleven years. We have a tremendous amount of speed on the field defensively. We rotate players and will have 18-20 players on the field defensively during the course of a game. This aggressive, attacking style of defense is exciting to watch and fun to play in!

The special teams are a very important part of our team. With all the speed and skill that we have, we feel that we should win the special teams battle every game. Our G-Forces will play aggressively and to make things happen. We will win games because of our special teams.
Go Garland Owls! May the best team advance!!


After moving to Central Texas ten years, I had not heard much about Copperas Cove. I hear the press coverage about Killeen, Ellison, Waco and Temple.

Garland Alumni in Mexia
2 loses one you gave up 56 points the other to a Carter Team from one of the weakest districts in the state why do you think they keep winning it :confused: Then I will add Austin Westlake to those Central Texas teams to go to state. The Garland offense is mediocre at best and for all your hype I don't see your defense in the to 25 in the state either. :D I mean COVE has scored over a 100 more points than Garland and on the defensive side has given up fewer points. I am not understanding your hype?? We don't need a history lesson we are talking about this year. You have a good team just not good enough :D

[AmerBear]

loses one you gave up 56 points the other to a Carter Team from one of the weakest districts in the state why do you think they keep winning it Then I will add Austin Westlake to those Central Texas teams to go to state. The Garland offense is mediocre at best and for all your hype I don't see your defense in the to 25 in the state either. I mean COVE has scored over a 100 more points than Garland and on the defensive side has given up fewer points. I am not understanding your hype?? We don't need a history lesson we are talking about this year. You have a good team just not good enough

I was offering you facts....not hype! The only other loss was to a very good Desoto team that Garland scored 50 points on. There were four overtimes in that game. I failed to see what your talk about "weak district" means. Hard to understand how you can compare the strengths of districts. Carter has a tradition of winnning because they skilled, fast and big.
Even if you add Austin Westlake (almost 100 miles away) to the Central Texas teams almost non-existent record of state champions, you should take into consideration the year they were rated the #2 team in the country by USA Today, Garland humiliated them in Waco at Floyd Casey Stadium forcing sports writers to eat their words.
...I was not giving you a history lesson, but rather what Garland has been capable of doing and still is.
Does Copperas Cove any history lessons of to equal theirs??

It doesn't matter, because it will be settled on the football field!

[gtownowlfootball06]

I already posted this on the other thread, just wanted to make sure everyone saw it.

No one who has talked down on Garland knows anything about them. I'm glad you Cove fans have pride in your team, but you guys do not know what you're up against. And I'm sorry that our game bored you SLCDRGN, we played football, not basketball like ya'll do. We also played something called a "defensive" game, something I don't think Southlake has ever done. That's what happens when you don't put all your best athletes at WR. For all those that think Cove will blow us out simply because of our loss to DeSoto, I must say that in my 4 years in highschool I have NEVER seen the Owls play worse. There are reasons and excuses of course, but one stat most people didn't see in that high scoring game. Garland was down 14-0, came back to tie at 14. DeSoto went up 28-14, and Garland battle back to tie it up at 28. DeSoto scored half their points in overtime, when the field is more than halved. That was also the second game of the season. Since then, we haven't given up more than 23 points. Our defense is FAST, faster than anything ya'll have faced. The slowest starter on D runs a 4.8(DT Robert Wilson). Coming up the middle at you as well will be 6'1 275 pound defensive tackle Brandon Antwine. He runs a 4.7(it's great when you see the DT making plays sideline to sideline) and is also one of the strongest players on the team. He is the 2nd ranked tackle in the state, 5th in the nation and being recruited by USC and Florida. I read on the other thread that you have an undersized line that averages 5'11 220. If that is the case, and that is the size of your centers/guards, you guys are in a world of trouble. Antwine will be blowing through their blocks all day. You guys run an option? Coming off one side will be Devonta Brown. He is 6'0 195 and runs a 4.45. Carter has HUGE offensive tackles(one is 6'7" 340), and he was blowing into the backfield all night. He didn't lose containment on Carter's run based defense all night, even on the option, which is what killed us against DeSoto. Our linebacker run in the 4.4-4.6 range and are very good against the run. but not as good in coverage. Our secondary is also very fast and loaded with playmakers. A good example is safety John Murphy. He runs a 4.4, can light you up and is great in coverage. On the first play of the South Garland game, he intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. On the first play against Carter, he stripped their running back. Tim Crosby(CB) also makes big plays(he had a huge interception at the one yard line against Carter). Devin McDowell, the fastest player on the team, starts at safety and plays some running back as well. He has had some key interceptions and breaks up a lot of passes. Malcolm Williams, who has been out for a few games with a broken toe, plays WR and DB. He has forced 4 fumbles on the year, returning one for a TD in the DeSoto game. He is 6'2 and very fast and will give any receiver under 6'4 problems. On offense, we have a mostly undersized but very strong line. Buddy Brumit(6'3 280 OT playing OG at Tech next year) is the biggest lineman and probably the best. He plays alongside Jeremny Kennedy(6'2 300 OG) and we run alot to that side. If you think you have a great undersized O-line, I would say the same about ours. At running back, we have Dante Sloan. He rushed for 1200 yards so far this year(even though he missed 4 games with grades and halves of 2 different games with an ankle injury). If he is at 100%, he will whip through your D-line, especially if it is undersized. He is a powerful runner and is very good at breaking tackles. His backups are Jonny Wooten, who is fast and strong, but holds the ball wrong and has had some fumbling issues in the past. Voss Williams is RB 2a on the depth chart. He is VERY fast, and is only 5'3 so it is hard to see him behind the O-Line. He came up huge against John Tyler running 40 yards on 4th and 5 for the winning score. At QB, we have Greg Hunter. He is a JR and has played since the Ennis game because Tim Crosby(back in the secondary) tore his rotator cuff against DeSoto. He has decent passing numbers, but with the amount the offense runs, he usually only has 10-15 attempts a game. He has shown more decisiveness as of late, knowing when to run and when to throw. He ran designed plays up the middle very effectively against Carter. At WR, we have David Little and Malcolm Williams, both Juniors and both good receivers. I don't have any numbers on speed but I know that they are both over 6 foot. They are good receivers and if they have a height advantage on DBs, they will easily jump over them to make the catch. Little had a great TD catch on 4th down in the JT game that brought us to 14-20. Williams burned Carter for a 65 yard touchdown reception the first game and will be a welcome addition back to the offense. Our tight ends(Andrew Kirk and Ryan Parker, both about 6'1 220) mostly block but they are very capable of making big plays in play action. This is just my fair analysis of what our team has. I would like to note that I didn't say Garland is better, faster or bigger than Cove. If anyone can give a similar analysis on Cove I would appreciate it. Sorry I got a bit less specific at the end, I am very tired of typing this long post. Hope this helps you Cove fans let you know what you're up against. I know we won't roll over you guys, but don't expect to roll over us either.

[CCDawgs05]

I don't feel liking getting that much in depth like yall but here you go. Points allowed per game 14..Points for 36...both top 15 in the STATE, not Centex

[FootballJunkie]

loses one you gave up 56 points the other to a Carter Team from one of the weakest districts in the state why do you think they keep winning it Then I will add Austin Westlake to those Central Texas teams to go to state. The Garland offense is mediocre at best and for all your hype I don't see your defense in the to 25 in the state either. I mean COVE has scored over a 100 more points than Garland and on the defensive side has given up fewer points. I am not understanding your hype?? We don't need a history lesson we are talking about this year. You have a good team just not good enough

I was offering you facts....not hype! The only other loss was to a very good Desoto team that Garland scored 50 points on. There were four overtimes in that game. I failed to see what your talk about "weak district" means. Hard to understand how you can compare the strengths of districts. Carter has a tradition of winnning because they skilled, fast and big.
Even if you add Austin Westlake (almost 100 miles away) to the Central Texas teams almost non-existent record of state champions, you should take into consideration the year they were rated the #2 team in the country by USA Today, Garland humiliated them in Waco at Floyd Casey Stadium forcing sports writers to eat their words.
...I was not giving you a history lesson, but rather what Garland has been capable of doing and still is.
Does Copperas Cove any history lessons of to equal theirs??

It doesn't matter, because it will be settled on the football field!

I will be the first one to congradulate Garland if you win also the first to talk trash if they lose. Again we don't need your history lesson only interested in 2005 season and more specifically Nov 25th. What you HAVE done in another life has nothing to do with THIS year. San Francisco 49ers WERE a great team...don't think it is helping them now. Stay focused for 5 more days and you will find out who COVE is NOW in 2005.

[DawgsFanForLife]

Sh-t you guys are wearing me out with all that trash talking and its only Monday morning.

I will be glad when its all over cause you know which ever team loses you wont see them on the message boards til next year due to embarasment. The winner will get to talk some smack.

ANd Lufkin, i just don't like the school so its not personal i just dont care for the team.

DFFL

[FootballJunkie]

Sh-t you guys are wearing me out with all that trash talking and its only Monday morning.

I will be glad when its all over cause you know which ever team loses you wont see them on the message boards til next year due to embarasment. The winner will get to talk some smack.

ANd Lufkin, i just don't like the school so its not personal i just dont care for the team.

DFFL


Talking smack is fine but win or lose you have to come back. Either to take your medicine or dish some out :D

[Owls06]

All the Garland fans are posting relevant FACTS and talking about our history of winning. They are responding to the other posters (Cove or not) who have not heard of Garland High School. Let us show you our prestige. We ask to see your analysis, but we haven't received any relevant FACTS from any Cove fans.

IMO, How much either team has scored makes no relevance to this argument. All the districts and non-district teams have different offenses AND defenses. It is hard to make absolute judgments on about apparent facts. Good absolute facts are player skills and talents. Most of the Garland fans have posted these and we are anxiously waiting a real response, not a loaded response. Nobody has ever said that this was going to be an easy game. Nobody thinks that Cove is inferior to Garland when we post these individual matchups. If we can back our predictions up with stats, I think they are mcuh more worhtwhile--don't you think?

[Cove1999]

All the Garland fans are posting relevant FACTS and talking about our history of winning. They are responding to the other posters (Cove or not) who have not heard of Garland High School. Let us show you our prestige. We ask to see your analysis, but we haven't received any relevant FACTS from any Cove fans.

IMO, How much either team has scored makes no relevance to this argument. All the districts and non-district teams have different offenses AND defenses. It is hard to make absolute judgments on about apparent facts. Good absolute facts are player skills and talents. Most of the Garland fans have posted these and we are anxiously waiting a real response, not a loaded response. Nobody has ever said that this was going to be an easy game. Nobody thinks that Cove is inferior to Garland when we post these individual matchups. If we can back our predictions up with stats, I think they are mcuh more worhtwhile--don't you think?

Your "prestige" will not score one point or run 1 yard in 2005 so what is it's relevance to any football discussion??? Stating how many points Cove's offense averages and how many points it's defense gives gives up is a relevant fact to a football discussion. What do you think???

[Covedawg]

I'm begining to think Garland has an identity crisis and that they are getting no respect....with all these history lessons on the great Owl teams of the past....

one little remark has sparked Garland History 101.....

"I've never heard of Garland till Sat night.."

Chill people, of course we've heard of Garland, you have a great program and it is respected around the state....

But this is about NOW and not about THEN

2005 season.. Garland has not got alot of press THIS YEAR

we'll see friday

The only reason anyone's heard of Cove is because of being ranked this year, and I'd bet 5 out of 10 Garland students could'nt tell you where Copperas Cove was on a map...

so everyone calm down, get ready for a good Thanksgiving, watch the Cowboys trash Denver, then on Friday watch Vince Young destroy A&M, travel to Waco for a great game,,,,,,,,and sneak over to Floyd Casey and watch finish of SLC/Abilene.....and remember UMHB plays at home on Sat (noon) this is gonna be a great week of football !!!!!

GO DAWGS !!

[DawgDave]

"A Little Education about Football in Texas....since you say you never
heard of Garland!

How many teams in Central Texas have ever made it to the State Championship game? You don't have to look it it up, I will tell you.
Only 2! Killeen in '91 ( Div I ) & Temple '92 (Div II)"

Of course we've heard of Garland. Don't let a few people harassing you get to you. The Garland Owls have a proud history.
But you're wrong - Killeen won the state championship in 1991. Prior to that they were in the championship game twice (way back in yesterday probably before you were born). Temple has won two state championships - one in "92; the other in 1980 or so.
But times are a'changin'. The Dawgs are making a serious run. Will be a good game.

[Stranglehold]

Your "prestige" will not score one point or run 1 yard in 2005 so what is it's relevance to any football discussion??? Stating how many points Cove's offense averages and how many points it's defense gives gives up is a relevant fact to a football discussion. What do you think???

Well then here is a relavent fact: When play actually matters (during district play) The cove defense gave up an average of 16.15 points per district contest. Garland: 10.6 pts. And that is vs. two teams one of which is in the third round and one that went out in the 2nd. Thanks for playing.

[grayowl60]

Well then here is a relavent fact: When play actually matters (during district play) The cove defense gave up an average of 16.15 points per district contest. Garland: 10.6 pts. And that is vs. two teams one of which is in the third round and one that went out in the 2nd. Thanks for playing.
Six of Garlands reg, season games were against teams that were in the playoffs. One was a defending state champ :D

[DawgDave]

"Well then here is a relavent fact: When play actually matters (during district play) The cove defense gave up an average of 16.15 points per district contest. Garland: 10.6 pts. And that is vs. two teams one of which is in the third round and one that went out in the 2nd. Thanks for playing."

Cove beat three playoff teams this year. Two of them were in their district - Harker Heights and A&M Consolidated. Heights gave all Lufkin wanted before falling in OT. A&M Conso went to the Div 1 playoffs, where they are playing for the Regional Championship this weekend.
__________________

[ThEgReAtOnE]

In Garland's defense, you might go by strength of schedule!!

* indicates playoff team.

GARLAND

(W) PLANO EAST (6-6)....Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(L) AT DESOTO (6-5)...Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT ENNIS (11-1)...Top 5 in 4A state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(L) DALLAS CARTER (10-1)...Top 10 in State, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST (1-9)
(W) SOUTH GARLAND (8-4)...Top 25 in area when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT NORTH GARLAND (4-6)
(W) GARLAND SACHSE (6-4)....Top 25 in area when Garland played'em.
(W) AT ROWLETT (9-3)....Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL (3-7)
(W) TYLER JOHN TYLER (8-3)...Top 25 in state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) DALLAS CARTER (10-1)......Top 10 in state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*

Out of the 8 Playoff teams Garland faced they beat 6 of them. Out of those 8 playoff teams 2 are still advancing through the playoffs. (5 advanced to the second round of the playoffs.) In 12 total games Garland faced 9 teams with a record of .500 or better....and 8 of those 9 teams had winning records!

COPPERAS COVE

(W) AT KILLEEN (5-5)
(W) CONVERSE JUDSON (8-4)...Top 25 in state, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT WACO UNIVERSITY (2-8)
(W) KILLEEN HARKER HEIGHTS (6-5)....Playoffs*
(W) AT BRYAN (4-6)
(W) TEMPLE (0-10)
(W) AT WACO (2-8)...took Cove into OT...but lost 29-21
(W) KILLEEN SHOEMAKER (6-4)
(W) AT A&M CONSOLIDATED (10-2)...Top 25 in area, when Cove played'm. Playoffs*
(W) BELTON (4-6)
(W) KLEIN FOREST (8-3)....Top 25 in area, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT LEANDER (11-2)....Top 15 in state, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*

Out of 12 games the Cove have played 5 playoff teams, of which 2 are still advancing in the playoffs. Also, out of 12 games Cove has played 7 teams with records of .500, and 6 of those teams have winning records.

I would like to add...
IMO, LEANDER is the most overrated program of 2005. The 2 biggest wins for them came from Westlake and Pflugerville, of which neither remains in the playoffs. AND...no school from 15-5A or 16-5A remains in the playoffs!

[ThEgReAtOnE]

Both programs will bring it, and everything will be left on the field! Cove has some solid depth/experience, while Garland has speed and overall athleticism. My score is....


Garland 24
Copperas Cove 17

It will be a close and exciting game!!!

[CCDawgs05]

In Garland's defense, you might go by strength of schedule!!

* indicates playoff team.

GARLAND

(W) PLANO EAST (6-6)....Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(L) AT DESOTO (6-5)...Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT ENNIS (11-1)...Top 5 in 4A state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(L) DALLAS CARTER (10-1)...Top 10 in State, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST (1-9)
(W) SOUTH GARLAND (8-4)...Top 25 in area when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT NORTH GARLAND (4-6)
(W) GARLAND SACHSE (6-4)....Top 25 in area when Garland played'em.
(W) AT ROWLETT (9-3)....Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL (3-7)
(W) TYLER JOHN TYLER (8-3)...Top 25 in state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) DALLAS CARTER (10-1)......Top 10 in state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*

Out of the 8 Playoff teams Garland faced they beat 6 of them. Out of those 8 playoff teams 2 are still advancing through the playoffs. (5 advanced to the second round of the playoffs.) In 12 total games Garland faced 9 teams with a record of .500 or better....and 8 of those 9 teams had winning records!

COPPERAS COVE

(W) AT KILLEEN (5-5)
(W) CONVERSE JUDSON (8-4)...Top 25 in state, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT WACO UNIVERSITY (2-8)
(W) KILLEEN HARKER HEIGHTS (6-5)....Playoffs*
(W) AT BRYAN (4-6)
(W) TEMPLE (0-10)
(W) AT WACO (2-8)...took Cove into OT...but lost 29-21
(W) KILLEEN SHOEMAKER (6-4)
(W) AT A&M CONSOLIDATED (10-2)...Top 25 in area, when Cove played'm. Playoffs*
(W) BELTON (4-6)
(W) KLEIN FOREST (8-3)....Top 25 in area, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT LEANDER (11-2)....Top 15 in state, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*

Out of 12 games the Cove have played 5 playoff teams, of which 2 are still advancing in the playoffs. Also, out of 12 games Cove has played 7 teams with records of .500, and 6 of those teams have winning records.

I would like to add...
IMO, LEANDER is the most overrated program of 2005. The 2 biggest wins for them came from Westlake and Pflugerville, of which neither remains in the playoffs. AND...no school from 15-5A or 16-5A remains in the playoffs!

Ok, Ok yall have played more playoff teams than we have. Lets see here our many teams and districts are in the Dallas area and how many are in the Cove area

Oh to add Cove has played to excellent programs in AMC and Judson who both will win their regions this week and we BEAT them.

[GTown02]

Ok, Ok yall have played more playoff teams than we have. Lets see here our many teams and districts are in the Dallas area and how many are in the Cove area
What does the number of teams in the area have to do with this? We have 6 highschools in the city of Garland... so what?

[leanderdad]

In Garland's defense, you might go by strength of schedule!!

* indicates playoff team.

GARLAND

(W) PLANO EAST (6-6)....Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(L) AT DESOTO (6-5)...Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT ENNIS (11-1)...Top 5 in 4A state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(L) DALLAS CARTER (10-1)...Top 10 in State, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST (1-9)
(W) SOUTH GARLAND (8-4)...Top 25 in area when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT NORTH GARLAND (4-6)
(W) GARLAND SACHSE (6-4)....Top 25 in area when Garland played'em.
(W) AT ROWLETT (9-3)....Top 25 in area, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL (3-7)
(W) TYLER JOHN TYLER (8-3)...Top 25 in state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*
(W) DALLAS CARTER (10-1)......Top 10 in state, when Garland played'em. Playoffs*

Out of the 8 Playoff teams Garland faced they beat 6 of them. Out of those 8 playoff teams 2 are still advancing through the playoffs. (5 advanced to the second round of the playoffs.) In 12 total games Garland faced 9 teams with a record of .500 or better....and 8 of those 9 teams had winning records!

COPPERAS COVE

(W) AT KILLEEN (5-5)
(W) CONVERSE JUDSON (8-4)...Top 25 in state, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT WACO UNIVERSITY (2-8)
(W) KILLEEN HARKER HEIGHTS (6-5)....Playoffs*
(W) AT BRYAN (4-6)
(W) TEMPLE (0-10)
(W) AT WACO (2-8)...took Cove into OT...but lost 29-21
(W) KILLEEN SHOEMAKER (6-4)
(W) AT A&M CONSOLIDATED (10-2)...Top 25 in area, when Cove played'm. Playoffs*
(W) BELTON (4-6)
(W) KLEIN FOREST (8-3)....Top 25 in area, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*
(W) AT LEANDER (11-2)....Top 15 in state, when Cove played'em. Playoffs*

Out of 12 games the Cove have played 5 playoff teams, of which 2 are still advancing in the playoffs. Also, out of 12 games Cove has played 7 teams with records of .500, and 6 of those teams have winning records.

I would like to add...
IMO, LEANDER is the most overrated program of 2005. The 2 biggest wins for them came from Westlake and Pflugerville, of which neither remains in the playoffs. AND...no school from 15-5A or 16-5A remains in the playoffs!

If you are going to compare at least get the information correct.
Our record is 10-2 and we were not in the top 15 we were in the top 20.
Westlake and Pflugerville were our two biggest wins. I think they have a few state titles between them. How many do you have?

[gtownowlfootball06]

Garland 40 Copperas Cove 3

We will run all over you. You won't even know what hits you on defense we are so big and fast and strong. It won't be a contest. Our motivation will come from looking past Cove, Lufkin and SLC to the state title we are going to win over Katy. We are the best team that has ever played Texas football. We are unstoppable, we might as well not show up for the game. There you go Cove I finally talked trash at the same level you do.

Garland 21 Cove 17

[dawgdude86]

Garland 40 Copperas Cove 3

We will run all over you. You won't even know what hits you on defense we are so big and fast and strong. It won't be a contest. Our motivation will come from looking past Cove, Lufkin and SLC to the state title we are going to win over Katy. We are the best team that has ever played Texas football. We are unstoppable, we might as well not show up for the game. There you go Cove I finally talked trash at the same level you do.

Garland 21 Cove 17
Unstoppable W/ 2 L's on your record. Thats funny how an unstoppable team got stopped and the Dawgs are sporting a PERFECT 12-0.
The game will be a great on no doubt, I just hope it lives up to all that is on this board.
GL Owls, safe travels

[GTown02]

Unstoppable W/ 2 L's on your record. Thats funny how an unstoppable team got stopped and the Dawgs are sporting a PERFECT 12-0.
The game will be a great on no doubt, I just hope it lives up to all that is on this board.
GL Owls, safe travels
He was joking if you read his post correctly ;). Good luck this weekend...

[dawgdude86]

He was joking if you read his post correctly ;). Good luck this weekend...
I thought so but I wanted to get into the "trash" with every one else since most of the comments ended up as "trash talk".
I do think that from what the Owl fans have stated and in knowing the Dawgs very well, that these two teams should match up very well, and lead into an outstanding game. I am a Dawg homer so I still got to go with them to win this game but I do see this as one of the best games of the week, at least how the 2 seem to be so closely matched.

[Covedawg]

ROFLMAO.........twice over

this is getting good

I can just see you guys getting red in the face reading these post...

how dare Cove not think highly of the mighty Garland Owls former State Champs ... with rich history of playoff experience......

Garland is good and fast as you say, and Cove is also good and fast as I know, it will be one heck of a game to say the least

but ya'll really need to get a grip.....we ALL know you've done this before

Let me say it again and see if I can stir ya'll up all over again

"I've never heard of Garland till Sat night..."

ROFLMAO..............calm down, look in the mirror and count to 10 slowly
it will be alright, and say" I know I'm good, and darn it people like me "

ROFLMAO....... what's next "give a who't don't pollute"

[GTown02]

ROFLMAO.........twice over

this is getting good

I can just see you guys getting red in the face reading these post...

how dare Cove not think highly of the mighty Garland Owls former State Champs ... with rich history of playoff experience......

Garland is good and fast as you say, and Cove is also good and fast as I know, it will be one heck of a game to say the least

but ya'll really need to get a grip.....we ALL know you've done this before

Let me say it again and see if I can stir ya'll up all over again

"I've never heard of Garland till Sat night..."

ROFLMAO..............calm down, look in the mirror and count to 10 slowly
it will be alright, and say" I know I'm good, and darn it people like me "

ROFLMAO....... what's next "give a who't don't pollute"
No offense but who here is freaking out about that statement? I know I didnt think twice about it.

[PonyExpress81]

Garland goes home ! Cove Dawgs win this one by 3 TD's.
Sic'em Dawgs!

[GarlandOwl06]

hey leander dad the answer to your question on how many state championships we have is 4 since you were asking so sarcastically

[G-WHAT06]

Just wondering when the Gaters are going to start tail gating Friday. Or do we know yet?

[gtowndrumma]

i dont think they know yet, but i doubt they will leave any later than 4.

[ThEgReAtOnE]

How many do you have?

4 State Titles!! (Garland) ;)

And you?!

[ThEgReAtOnE]

Garland goes home ! Cove Dawgs win this one by 3 TD's.
Sic'em Dawgs!

Cove goes home! Owls win this one by 4 TD'S! ;)

[stevefoxsc]

4 State Titles!! (Garland) ;)

And you?!

aint got one since SLC reign of terror :p or in this millenium

[covefan2008]

Cove goes home! Owls win this one by 4 TD'S! ;)
wow what are you four grow up it was a comment be a man and reply with at stat. or some thing no with "we will win by four td"

[ThEgReAtOnE]

aint got one since SLC reign of terror :p or in this millenium

Wow....that's saying a whole lot!!! ;) :rolleyes:

[ThEgReAtOnE]

wow what are you four grow up it was a comment be a man and reply with at stat. or some thing no with "we will win by four td"

I was being sarcastic! And I've posted far too many stats on this website!! Just ask around!! ;)

[DawgsFanForLife]

First thing i do not see either team winning by 4 TD's unless one of the teams does not show up.

DFFL

[covefan2008]

First thing i do not see either team winning by 4 TD's unless one of the teams does not show up.

DFFL
exactly

[gtownowlfootball06]

Garland goes home ! Cove Dawgs win this one by 3 TD's.
Sic'em Dawgs!

Thegreatone was posting a sarcastic reply to this comment.

[ThEgReAtOnE]

did you even go to the Klien Forrest game 62-12

KF was a joke....and everyone in Houston knows it!!! Who did they beat??!!! No one!! They lost to the Woodlands and Lufkin!!!

But everyone else they faced sucked!!!!

[DawgsFanForLife]

I am going to get the rug out and start praying to the Owl god.

They are mighty and better then anyone with a rich history of just spanking everyones azzes.

It will be amazing after the game how quickly one side will get quite and go off to hybrinate until next season.

Shut the heck up and lets let the players settle it on the field.

GO DAWGS!!!

[ThEgReAtOnE]

I am going to get the rug out and start praying to the Owl god.

They are mighty and better then anyone with a rich history of just spanking everyones azzes.

It will be amazing after the game how quickly one side will get quite and go off to hybrinate until next season.

Shut the heck up and lets let the players settle it on the field.

GO DAWGS!!!

We've all been trying to push our opinions upon one another!!!! Let the players handle it on the field!!

And for the record....Garland fans aren't jerks who talk alot of crap....we just back up our team, when crap is talked!! Some of us do go too far, but for the most part we just want a good game!!

[gtownowlfootball06]

We didn't start this. Your fans are the ones who have brought in the loss to DeSoto, it's perfectly fair to look at strength of schedule when comparing 2 teams. We lost 56-50(score at the end of regulation was 28-28) to a 6-4 PLAYOFF TEAM. Waco took you guys to 2 OTs. Yes folks, 2-8 Waco took this team to overtime, in district if I'm not mistaken, as opposed to the second game of the season. You will also notice if you look at the box score, Cove had no turnovers in the game. Does that mean the mighty Waco Lions stopped them on offense, holding them to 21 points in regulation? I believe so. We turned the ballover 7 times in the DeSoto game. That is why it was even close. We really should have and could have blown them out. Now getting taken to OT by a 2-8 team and not making a ton of mistakes? That's not the sign of a great team.

[poolangel]

Yeah man, w'ere the same way believe me. We both have good teams and we both have great fans. Gonna be alotta fun Friday night, but we will win.(oops) Go Mighty Dawgs

[covefan2008]

We've all been trying to push our opinions upon one another!!!! Let the players handle it on the field!!

And for the record....Garland fans aren't jerks who talk alot of crap....we just back up our team, when crap is talked!! Some of us do go too far, but for the most part we just want a good game!!
either you blind or you haven't been reading the threads there are 2 of them just skim down a little the"great"one you will find your reply very wrong

[poolangel]

Man that poll is quite amusing. Keeps going back and forth. I wonder how many voters were truly unbiased voters who picked due to their actual beliefs vs loyalties. If you voted that way, let us know. Go Mighty Dawgs

[FootballJunkie]

We didn't start this. Your fans are the ones who have brought in the loss to DeSoto, it's perfectly fair to look at strength of schedule when comparing 2 teams. We lost 56-50(score at the end of regulation was 28-28) to a 6-4 PLAYOFF TEAM. Waco took you guys to 2 OTs. Yes folks, 2-8 Waco took this team to overtime, in district if I'm not mistaken, as opposed to the second game of the season. You will also notice if you look at the box score, Cove had no turnovers in the game. Does that mean the mighty Waco Lions stopped them on offense, holding them to 21 points in regulation? I believe so. We turned the ballover 7 times in the DeSoto game. That is why it was even close. We really should have and could have blown them out. Now getting taken to OT by a 2-8 team and not making a ton of mistakes? That's not the sign of a great team.

2 losses versus 0...end of story :p

[poolangel]

OK. I was one who voted unbiased. Dawgs will win.

[DawgsFanForLife]

Data is just that, DATA.

You can debate that crap all day and night but for the most part id does not matter unless you are trying to justify a paper game.

Either team can win this game regardless of stats. None of that matters becasue the game has to be played.

I can throw 10 tons of crap out there and some of both fans will go like paranahas trying to analize each piece of it.
No matter how much crap is talked on here it has no affect on the outcome of the game that we are leaving in the hands of 14-18 your old young men to settle. We can play 10 times and i would bet that one team would not win all 10 games so all the stats and other pretty much useless data has no meaning.
Stats (and i am guilty of using them too) are just an attempt by those that are worried to try to justify their insecurity and the possibility that they will be getting ready for the off season after 10:00 PM Friday night.

I hope all the players have a safe game and that the best team wins.

DFFL

[Gtown06]

If you are going to compare at least get the information correct.
Our record is 10-2 and we were not in the top 15 we were in the top 20.
Westlake and Pflugerville were our two biggest wins. I think they have a few state titles between them. How many do you have?

Garland has 4 state championships under their belt most recently in 99. Yall have great stats but the teams yall have played this year are not good. Face it Garland is going to be yalls toughest game all year and yall are on here talking crap to make yall feel better about the game this week. Garland wins by 2 touchdowns.

[grayowl60]

2 losses versus 0...end of story :p
2 out of the 10 wins are to mediocre(AT BEST) 4a teams. No wonder "cove" is "undefeated". :)

[DawgsFanForLife]

Exactly My Point. We Have Played No One And Those 12 Teams We Played Were Powder Puff Teams That Were Fielded The Week They Played Cove. Cove Has Played No One And I Don't Even Know Why The Mighty Owls Plan On Showing Up For The Game Since They Are Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Better Than Cove.

Man Look At Those 4 State Championship Trophys, Awesome.

That Sh-t Means Little To This Game And Regardless Of Who Wins, They Do Not Get A State Championship Trophy After This Game. It Is Still An Up Hill Battle And If You Do Get Lucky And Win, I Will Guarantee You Will Not Win The State Championship.

Dffl

[covefan2008]

Garland has 4 state championships under their belt most recently in 99. Yall have great stats but the teams yall have played this year are not good. Face it Garland is going to be yalls toughest game all year and yall are on here talking crap to make yall feel better about the game this week. Garland wins by 2 touchdowns.
thats true you did win in 1999 6 years ago so if you did your math they all graduated there is a totally new slate which means that doesn't matter now i could understand about bragging about a 2004 or even2003 state chapmionchip because those people are still here then we would be scared but those state champs are gone so we dont care about your state championchip shutup about it.

[GTown02]

That Sh-t Means Little To This Game And Regardless Of Who Wins, They Do Not Get A State Championship Trophy After This Game. It Is Still An Up Hill Battle And If You Do Get Lucky And Win, I Will Guarantee You Will Not Win The State Championship.

DfflWhere did you get your crystal ball? I think I need to pick one up so I can predict the future...... How can you guarentee we wont win this year? I guess you have a time machine hidden away in your garage. How much did it cost to build? We may not get past cove, but if we do, we have a great chance of going all the way... saying we have no shot is just stupid. I guess if Garland has no shot, Cove doesnt either...

[covefan2008]

2 out of the 10 wins are to mediocre(AT BEST) 4a teams. No wonder "cove" is "undefeated". :)
don't forge we also played Converse Judson who was ranked in the top ten at the time and beat them and you can't tell me Judson isn't a power house

[gtownowlfootball06]

Now hold on just one second here kids. We have not once said that winning a state championship in prior seasons has helped this team or makes this team better in anyway except that our school has a winning tradition. Cove has never won a state championship, Garland has won 4. That is important information when you talk about the winning tradition at a school, even if none of the players from those teams are still playing.

[covefan2008]

Where did you get your crystal ball? I think I need to pick one up so I can predict the future...... How can you guarentee we wont win this year? I guess you have a time machine hidden away in your garage. How much did it cost to build? We may not get past cove, but if we do, we have a great chance of going all the way... saying we have no shot is just stupid. I guess if Garland has no shot, Cove doesnt either...
ya if and maybe if you beat cove i'm sure lufkin will take you down and if they don't Southlake Corrol will

[covefan2008]

Now hold on just one second here kids. We have not once said that winning a state championship in prior seasons has helped this team or makes this team better in anyway except that our school has a winning tradition. Cove has never won a state championship, Garland has won 4. That is important information when you talk about the winning tradition at a school, even if none of the players from those teams are still playing.
no cove doesn't have a winning tradition that is why we are making one now

[GTown02]

ya if and maybe if you beat cove i'm sure lufkin will take you down and if they don't Southlake Corrol will
Why are we even finishing the season out? Since we have absoultely no shot against Lufkin or SLC or Katy, we should just turn in our pads monday win or lose this weekend. Does that sound like a reasonable option? Lets just forfiet the games ahead of time because we cant win...

[Covedawg]

We didn't start this. Your fans are the ones who have brought in the loss to DeSoto, it's perfectly fair to look at strength of schedule when comparing 2 teams. We lost 56-50(score at the end of regulation was 28-28) to a 6-4 PLAYOFF TEAM. Waco took you guys to 2 OTs. Yes folks, 2-8 Waco took this team to overtime, in district if I'm not mistaken, as opposed to the second game of the season. You will also notice if you look at the box score, Cove had no turnovers in the game. Does that mean the mighty Waco Lions stopped them on offense, holding them to 21 points in regulation? I believe so. We turned the ballover 7 times in the DeSoto game. That is why it was even close. We really should have and could have blown them out. Now getting taken to OT by a 2-8 team and not making a ton of mistakes? That's not the sign of a great team.

Ok Waco game, it was 14-14 going into OT, Both teams got a TD in 1st, both missed FG's in second, Cove got TD in 3rd OT and held to win
2-8 don't matter a bit Waco is Waco once in the late 90's they were 3-7 and went 3 games deep in playoffs.......Seven turn over ???? doesn't sound like a disiplined offense to me, or was DeSoto defense that great that they forced 7 turnovers??? Explain we poor country folk down here just don't understand??? We are all trembling down here because the mighty Owls have won 4 titles

here's a stat for you Owl Stat freaks
Teams that Have won State Titles in past that Cove beat this season

Converse Judson 20-19 a bunch of titles (currently in 3rd round)
Killeen 24-0 1991 title
Temple 49-14 78 & 92 title winners
other seasons
Odessa Permian ...twice (Texas Stadium & Alamo Doom)

Now does any of this mean squat I would say NO

Owls / Dawgs Friday at 6:00 I hope ya'll bring a large crowd
This is gonna be fun


Can't wait to here what will be posted next
Owls are two damn funny

[gtownowlfootball06]

Ok Waco game, it was 14-14 going into OT, Both teams got a TD in 1st, both missed FG's in second, Cove got TD in 3rd OT and held to win
2-8 don't matter a bit Waco is Waco once in the late 90's they were 3-7 and went 3 games deep in playoffs.......Seven turn over ???? doesn't sound like a disiplined offense to me, or was DeSoto defense that great that they forced 7 turnovers??? Explain we poor country folk down here just don't understand??? We are all trembling down here because the mighty Owls have won 4 titles

here's a stat for you Owl Stat freaks
Teams that Have won State Titles in past that Cove beat this season

Converse Judson 20-19 a bunch of titles (currently in 3rd round)
Killeen 24-0 1991 title
Temple 49-14 78 & 92 title winners
other seasons
Odessa Permian ...twice (Texas Stadium & Alamo Doom)

Now does any of this mean squat I would say NO

Owls / Dawgs Friday at 6:00 I hope ya'll bring a large crowd
This is gonna be fun


Can't wait to here what will be posted next
Owls are two damn funny

I think the main problem in the DeSoto game was the center-QB exchange. Tim Crosby was QB at the time and the majority of the turnovers were fumbled snaps. He tore his rotator cuff on the last offensive play of the game(threw an INT as he was getting hit from behind), and since then we have had Greg Hunter at QB and I don't think we've had a single fumbled snap. And I really can't wait for the game. Too bad it got moved to 6, I probably have to work and will most likely not get there til after 7
:(

[garlandowl08]

I have a question, after the game are the winning teams fans going to be polite like the owls have been already twice this year (haven't read Cove threads, i will give yall teh benefit of the doubt and say that you guys were gracious winners too), or are the winning teams fans all going to yell I told you so and make the other team eat crow?

[owlfan 1]

Here is a KEY stat that everyone is overlooking - the stat that I think will settle once and for all this debate.

During the 2005 season, more hot dogs and caramel apple thingys were sold at Garland games than at any other district teams games. Top that!

Also, our uniforms are cooler and our field house is better and we have really neat yellow and black chairs in the meeting room.

Plus our coach sometimes dances on the sidelines and our fight song is awesome and we have underclassmen who dress up in yellow boxers for games.

Face it. The facts are uncontravertable. We are better than you.

Will this game just GET HERE ALREADY!!!!!!!

:D

[c-town_scout]

Now hold on just one second here kids. We have not once said that winning a state championship in prior seasons has helped this team or makes this team better in anyway except that our school has a winning tradition. Cove has never won a state championship, Garland has won 4. That is important information when you talk about the winning tradition at a school, even if none of the players from those teams are still playing.

how does winning 4 championships help you when thats in the past? you guys are using the past to try to scare us...well u know what that was all IN THE PAST NOT PRESENT!! the past isnt goin to help you the present is!

[garlandowl08]

how does winning 4 championships help you when thats in the past? you guys are using the past to try to scare us...well u know what that was all IN THE PAST NOT PRESENT!! the past isnt goin to help you the present is!

It does give the players movtivation..."Be like the 99 team and win it all for G-TOWN!"

Then again, never having won a title could be goo too... "Don't you want to be able to say you were tehre when we won our first championship?!"

[AmerBear]

Speaking of Longview ( A perennial powerhouse)

Dated 10/11/05-Longview Lobos In Top 10 Of Two Polls

All teams say the numbers do not matter and that it's all about how you play.
Well, how the Longview Lobos play is stirring up some major love and notice from sports folks across the nation.
Longview is now number two in the state and number seven in the nation.
Those rankings come from the Associated Press' Texas High School Football poll and the Nation Prep poll. The rise in the ranks comes after the Lobos 35 to 7 win over Robert E. Lee last Thursday.

South Garland, ( third-team representative in district 11-5a) Beats Longview to advance in State playoffs

[c-town_scout]

It does give the players movtivation..."Be like the 99 team and win it all for G-TOWN!"

Then again, never having won a title could be goo too... "Don't you want to be able to say you were tehre when we won our first championship?!"

well not having one and making it farther in the playoffs than u have ever been gives our team alot more motivation to come out and never give up!
If we did win a championship in the past our kids are disiplined enough to not think about the past the past is over with, its not goin to help us out one bit, we dont even think about next week cause we know we have to keep our focus on what is happening now and not what has happened or goin to happen! WE ARE FOCUSED AND WE WILL PREVAIL IN THE END

[AmerBear]

I'm begining to think Garland has an identity crisis and that they are getting no respect....with all these history lessons on the great Owl teams of the past....

one little remark has sparked Garland History 101.....

"I've never heard of Garland till Sat night.."

Chill people, of course we've heard of Garland, you have a great program and it is respected around the state....

But this is about NOW and not about THEN

2005 season.. Garland has not got alot of press THIS YEAR

we'll see friday

The only reason anyone's heard of Cove is because of being ranked this year, and I'd bet 5 out of 10 Garland students could'nt tell you where Copperas Cove was on a map...

so everyone calm down, get ready for a good Thanksgiving, watch the Cowboys trash Denver, then on Friday watch Vince Young destroy A&M, travel to Waco for a great game,,,,,,,,and sneak over to Floyd Casey and watch finish of SLC/Abilene.....and remember UMHB plays at home on Sat (noon) this is gonna be a great week of football !!!!!

GO DAWGS !!

Great Post, CoveDawg!

I like most of your predictions.

Go Cowboys!
Go Longhorns!
Go Owls!
Go Dragons!
Go Crusaders!

[AmerBear]

Data is just that, DATA.

You can debate that crap all day and night but for the most part id does not matter unless you are trying to justify a paper game.

Either team can win this game regardless of stats. None of that matters becasue the game has to be played.

I can throw 10 tons of crap out there and some of both fans will go like paranahas trying to analize each piece of it.
No matter how much crap is talked on here it has no affect on the outcome of the game that we are leaving in the hands of 14-18 your old young men to settle. We can play 10 times and i would bet that one team would not win all 10 games so all the stats and other pretty much useless data has no meaning.
Stats (and i am guilty of using them too) are just an attempt by those that are worried to try to justify their insecurity and the possibility that they will be getting ready for the off season after 10:00 PM Friday night.

I hope all the players have a safe game and that the best team wins.

DFFL


Very Good Post!!!

Gig 'em Owls!

[garlandowl08]

I'm getting burned out on this thread...and its only Monday...all this bickering

Can I get a koom bai ya?

[AmerBear]

no cove doesn't have a winning tradition that is why we are making one now

Well, if your team is good enought to beat GARLAND, then that is the best way to start a "winning tradition"!

[Leander 6136]

I know nothing about Garlands program but I have seen Cove up close and personal. The 2 main positives about Cove is great overall team speed and great coaching and dicipline. These guys don't make mistakes. They keep their lanes on special teams and react quickly on defense. Gadgets don't work because they don't over pursue. They run well outside and stop the outside run well. Their running back is good and the QB has speed that you don't see till too late. If they have weakness you might be able to power it down the middle. We did OK early in the game up the gut but Coach Williams decided to test them outside, big mistake. Make a mistake and pay. I won't make a prediction but will say I am pulling for Cove in this one. They are a class program and although they do talk trash on the board at the game they are fantastic fans. Their student section danced along with our drill team and cheered them and the band louder than our own fans did. Get em Cove and good luck on the road to state. :D

[CCDawgs05]

Garland has 4 state championships under their belt most recently in 99. Yall have great stats but the teams yall have played this year are not good. Face it Garland is going to be yalls toughest game all year and yall are on here talking crap to make yall feel better about the game this week. Garland wins by 2 touchdowns.

Ha we played Judson and they got more Titles than yall, so shut it about this title crap. It doesnt matter what you did in 99, none of those kids are in your program now.

[CCDawgs05]

Where did you get your crystal ball? I think I need to pick one up so I can predict the future...... How can you guarentee we wont win this year? I guess you have a time machine hidden away in your garage. How much did it cost to build? We may not get past cove, but if we do, we have a great chance of going all the way... saying we have no shot is just stupid. I guess if Garland has no shot, Cove doesnt either...

Any team at this point has a great chance to win state. something i finally agree on with a garland fan

[CCDawgs05]

Cove goes home! Owls win this one by 4 TD'S! ;)

Ha being a smarta** huh? I dont even think yall can put up 28 in a game with the style of offense, since yall dont "like to try and put up 50 before halftime..." Well in Cove we try to do that and we will score on you no matter what. The difference in this game will be if Garland can score with Cove

[c-town_scout]

Originally Posted by ThEgReAtOnE
Cove goes home! Owls win this one by 4 TD'S!

you guys havent even scored 4 touchdowns in the playoffs all together what makes u think ur gonna win by 4 TD'S?
Cove-42
Garland-0

[huge-cove-fan]

come on now we usually score more than 20 points lets get real

[gtownniggewhat]

the ignorance of "the cove" is disturbing.....keep talking trash "dawgs" because at about 10 o'clock friday night the dream will be over, basketball will start, and the fans will retire to their shacks and stay away from the message boards......in all honesty Garland players are not at all worried about the cove.......our team isnt looking past you we are looking forward to destroying you.....im not sure where the "dawgs" learned to talk trash but quit crying about us winning 4 state championships.....and for the guy who said 5 out of 10 garland students dont know where your city is you were wrong......maybe 1/10 people in garland knows where your nasty city is....im pretty sure you guys are hyped up for us due to the fact that nascar season is now over....rednecks.....be ready for big number 40 to be in your endzone a lot.........i cant wait to see the fear in your miniature lines eyes when they see a 6'1 275 pound usc recruit dancing,screaming,yelling,and ready to kill before every play....its gonna be great....yall are also gonna be frustrated when a 5'3 man is dancing around your "fast team"......the owls play smashmouth football and will beat you down for 48 minutes.....if malcolm williams plays the game will not be within 14 points.....quit hating on the little boys and their batman outfits.....they are supporting our school but are not a firm representation of our fans....i promise that when garland wins that none of the cove queers will be back on this board praising the mighty owls......THE DREAM IS OVER

[G-TownOwls08]

Mind you carter was #10 cove is #7 and obviosly you've never been to a cove game. Be bring practically half our population with us. so y'all will have a problem trust me.

Yeah and Garland is #16. We beat Carter. So obviously rankings aren't everything, are they?

[c-town_scout]

the ignorance of "the cove" is disturbing.....keep talking trash "dawgs" because at about 10 o'clock friday night the dream will be over, basketball will start, and the fans will retire to their shacks and stay away from the message boards......in all honesty Garland players are not at all worried about the cove.......our team isnt looking past you we are looking forward to destroying you.....im not sure where the "dawgs" learned to talk trash but quit crying about us winning 4 state championships.....and for the guy who said 5 out of 10 garland students dont know where your city is you were wrong......maybe 1/10 people in garland knows where your nasty city is....im pretty sure you guys are hyped up for us due to the fact that nascar season is now over....rednecks.....be ready for big number 40 to be in your endzone a lot.........i cant wait to see the fear in your miniature lines eyes when they see a 6'1 275 pound usc recruit dancing,screaming,yelling,and ready to kill before every play....its gonna be great....yall are also gonna be frustrated when a 5'3 man is dancing around your "fast team"......the owls play smashmouth football and will beat you down for 48 minutes.....if malcolm williams plays the game will not be within 14 points.....quit hating on the little boys and their batman outfits.....they are supporting our school but are not a firm representation of our fans....i promise that when garland wins that none of the cove queers will be back on this board praising the mighty owls......THE DREAM IS OVER

is ur linemen a ***? he dances? he might as well suck a di**! just like ur doin for him!! we aint scared bring biotch!

[gtownowlfootball06]

the ignorance of "the cove" is disturbing.....keep talking trash "dawgs" because at about 10 o'clock friday night the dream will be over, basketball will start, and the fans will retire to their shacks and stay away from the message boards......in all honesty Garland players are not at all worried about the cove.......our team isnt looking past you we are looking forward to destroying you.....im not sure where the "dawgs" learned to talk trash but quit crying about us winning 4 state championships.....and for the guy who said 5 out of 10 garland students dont know where your city is you were wrong......maybe 1/10 people in garland knows where your nasty city is....im pretty sure you guys are hyped up for us due to the fact that nascar season is now over....rednecks.....be ready for big number 40 to be in your endzone a lot.........i cant wait to see the fear in your miniature lines eyes when they see a 6'1 275 pound usc recruit dancing,screaming,yelling,and ready to kill before every play....its gonna be great....yall are also gonna be frustrated when a 5'3 man is dancing around your "fast team"......the owls play smashmouth football and will beat you down for 48 minutes.....if malcolm williams plays the game will not be within 14 points.....quit hating on the little boys and their batman outfits.....they are supporting our school but are not a firm representation of our fans....i promise that when garland wins that none of the cove queers will be back on this board praising the mighty owls......THE DREAM IS OVER

I couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks Mike

[owltown06]

covefan2008, are you some sort of scout teamer, who has to watch the film for the upcoming opponent to help prepare the real team? dont put others down if your nothing yourself.

[gtownowlfootball06]

In the John Tyler game, Brandon Antwine(the aforementioned DT) sacked Kerry Maddox in the 4th quarter of the John Tyler game. He started jumping up and down and banging on his chest while screaming "You can't block me!". If you're line truly averages 5'10 220 lbs, I would be very scared for their health come Friday night; he'll toss them around all night.

[gtownniggewhat]

LOL dude you just called brandon antwine a ***!! hes going to USC lol.....that was a mistake......this is starting to become very comical......he is very good at football...lol....the dancing he does isnt the honky tonk crap yall do to willie nelson donw in the cove,,,,,lol just get ready jr you aint seen nothin yet......antwine will blow up ur line sack your qb stick his fingers down your throat and then impregnate your mother! i cant wait! he called BRANDON ANTWINE a ***!!!!!

[c-town_scout]

In the John Tyler game, Brandon Antwine(the aforementioned DT) sacked Kerry Maddox in the 4th quarter of the John Tyler game. He started jumping up and down and banging on his chest while screaming "You can't block me!". If you're line truly averages 5'10 220 lbs, I would be very scared for their health come Friday night; he'll toss them around all night.

once again...we are to fast we'll get away and our line wont let it! we have double team!

[GTown02]

the ignorance of "the cove" is disturbing.....keep talking trash "dawgs" because at about 10 o'clock friday night the dream will be over, basketball will start, and the fans will retire to their shacks and stay away from the message boards......in all honesty Garland players are not at all worried about the cove.......our team isnt looking past you we are looking forward to destroying you.....im not sure where the "dawgs" learned to talk trash but quit crying about us winning 4 state championships.....and for the guy who said 5 out of 10 garland students dont know where your city is you were wrong......maybe 1/10 people in garland knows where your nasty city is....im pretty sure you guys are hyped up for us due to the fact that nascar season is now over....rednecks.....be ready for big number 40 to be in your endzone a lot.........i cant wait to see the fear in your miniature lines eyes when they see a 6'1 275 pound usc recruit dancing,screaming,yelling,and ready to kill before every play....its gonna be great....yall are also gonna be frustrated when a 5'3 man is dancing around your "fast team"......the owls play smashmouth football and will beat you down for 48 minutes.....if malcolm williams plays the game will not be within 14 points.....quit hating on the little boys and their batman outfits.....they are supporting our school but are not a firm representation of our fans....i promise that when garland wins that none of the cove queers will be back on this board praising the mighty owls......THE DREAM IS OVERWow you need to grow up a little and make some adult points instead of rants like that. You make the Owl fans on this board look like garbage with posts like that.

Cove is a great team, they may be better than the Owls, they may not. But smack talk like that is un-needed. Owl fans need to cool the smack talk down. Ill say the same thing I said before we played Carter. *IF* we lose, those fans who have talked smack about Cove will have to eat crow, and lots of it from some of the posts on this board. Lets just let the players play and talk about the game in a calm mannor after its over. All of this smack talk is stupid, and unnecessary.

[covefan2008]

the ignorance of "the cove" is disturbing.....keep talking trash "dawgs" because at about 10 o'clock friday night the dream will be over, basketball will start, and the fans will retire to their shacks and stay away from the message boards......in all honesty Garland players are not at all worried about the cove.......our team isnt looking past you we are looking forward to destroying you.....im not sure where the "dawgs" learned to talk trash but quit crying about us winning 4 state championships.....and for the guy who said 5 out of 10 garland students dont know where your city is you were wrong......maybe 1/10 people in garland knows where your nasty city is....im pretty sure you guys are hyped up for us due to the fact that nascar season is now over....rednecks.....be ready for big number 40 to be in your endzone a lot.........i cant wait to see the fear in your miniature lines eyes when they see a 6'1 275 pound usc recruit dancing,screaming,yelling,and ready to kill before every play....its gonna be great....yall are also gonna be frustrated when a 5'3 man is dancing around your "fast team"......the owls play smashmouth football and will beat you down for 48 minutes.....if malcolm williams plays the game will not be within 14 points.....quit hating on the little boys and their batman outfits.....they are supporting our school but are not a firm representation of our fans....i promise that when garland wins that none of the cove queers will be back on this board praising the mighty owls......THE DREAM IS OVER
The cove fans have for the most part been very respectful to Garland. and it really disgusts me that you would stoop so low a to insulting us. as a matter of fact copperas cove is a city not a hick town yes we have our share of rednecks and nascar fans but so does Garland. I really think that you really need to shut the **** up about cove until friday you have never herd of us you don't even know us. and dont worry we have our share of great football players also. I thought this was a mature site where high school football fans can talk about their team. but never ever once i thought you would acually make fun of our city. so don't get mad when the cove "queers" whoop some owl *** on friday and the gay *** super owls or whatever will ride home with thier cape in between their legs. i really didn't want to get personal so i end with i hope it will be a good game i hope there will be no injuries and gook luck
GO DAWGS!!!

[c-town_scout]

Wow you need to grow up a little and make some adult points instead of rants like that. You make the Owl fans on this board look like garbage with posts like that.

Cove is a great team, they may be better than the Owls, they may not. But smack talk like that is un-needed. Owl fans need to cool the smack talk down. Ill say the same thing I said before we played Carter. *IF* we lose, those fans who have talked smack about Cove will have to eat crow, and lots of it from some of the posts on this board. Lets just let the players play and talk about the game in a calm mannor after its over. All of this smack talk is stupid, and unnecessary.

thank you at least u guys do have some class!

[c-town_scout]

LOL dude you just called brandon antwine a ***!! hes going to USC lol.....that was a mistake......this is starting to become very comical......he is very good at football...lol....the dancing he does isnt the honky tonk crap yall do to willie nelson donw in the cove,,,,,lol just get ready jr you aint seen nothin yet......antwine will blow up ur line sack your qb stick his fingers down your throat and then impregnate your mother! i cant wait! he called BRANDON ANTWINE a ***!!!!!

cove isnt redneck! get it right! OK thats a good exaggeration! stickin fingers down his throat!! HA! what does USC have to do with him bein a ***? YA!

[covefan2008]

covefan2008, are you some sort of scout teamer, who has to watch the film for the upcoming opponent to help prepare the real team? dont put others down if your nothing yourself.
i'm not a scout teamer i'm a devoted fan who yes has gone to your website and has seen almost all of your videos which are crap and i am only stateing the facts so if you look under you name your the same god da*m thing Bi*ch

[gtownowlfootball06]

once again...we are to fast we'll get away and our line wont let it! we have double team!

Double team him then. He's strong enough to blow through 440 pounds. He's faced double teams of 600 pounds all season, and he still gets through. Double team him and you will be vulnerable to our lightning quick ends or not have enough lineman to pick up a blitz. You might even need to triple team him. If you take him lightly, he will blow you apart. If you put the bodies on him to stop him, you will become vulnerable to the rest of the pass rush/blitz. Even if he's not making the plays, he always has a hand in them when he's on the field.

[gtownniggewhat]

sorry i didnt mean to say what we were all thinking......we will win.....ill be the first one to tell you that im not mature and i wouldnt mind to see the coves players and fans carried away in body bags.....we have a bad *** football team.....only the strong survive dont puss out

[c-town_scout]

Double team him then. He's strong enough to blow through 440 pounds. He's faced double teams of 600 pounds all season, and he still gets through. Double team him and you will be vulnerable to our lightning quick ends or not have enough lineman to pick up a blitz. You might even need to triple team him. If you take him lightly, he will blow you apart. If you put the bodies on him to stop him, you will become vulnerable to the rest of the pass rush/blitz. Even if he's not making the plays, he always has a hand in them when he's on the field.

600 pounds doesnt mean anything if they arent strong! our team is well coached and knows the technique down to every last detail! he might get some hits but he wont get as many as ur use to!

[covefan2008]

sorry i didnt mean to say what we were all thinking......we will win.....ill be the first one to tell you that im not mature and i wouldnt mind to see the coves players and fans carried away in body bags.....we have a bad *** football team.....only the strong survive dont puss out
wow grow up you don't know how bad you are making garland look right now. if you have any dignaty or pride in yourself i suggest shuting up because you dont know how big of an *** you sound like right now

[gtownowlfootball06]

He's 6'6". Why don't you go fight him?

[c-town_scout]

He's 6'6". Why don't you go fight him?

6'6 dont mean SH**! he could be a toothpick he probably plays basketball and doesnt get to play thats why he is on talkin **** about Cove!

[gtownowlfootball06]

I was actually kidding about you fighting him... but that is his personality if you have a problem with it better leave him alone don't keep saying stupid stuff for him to make more fun of you over.

[gtownniggewhat]

lol im pretty sure i can fight lol this is great.......i do play bball man....lol wanna play me?lol......ill fight you right now....lol

[gtownniggewhat]

im sorry to all garland fans cause i am making us look bad....i just dont like when people talk down and cnt bck it up.....i truly am sorry.....i aam immature and a psycho

[c-town_scout]

lol im pretty sure i can fight lol this is great.......i do play bball man....lol wanna play me?lol......ill fight you right now....lol

go to the cove side and we'll square up, u dont wanna see me on tha court!

[gtownniggewhat]

alright man thats cool lol

[Gtown06]

Ha being a smarta** huh? I dont even think yall can put up 28 in a game with the style of offense, since yall dont "like to try and put up 50 before halftime..." Well in Cove we try to do that and we will score on you no matter what. The difference in this game will be if Garland can score with Cove


I hope you dont think Garlands Defense is something yall can just push around. Our Defense is not bad at all and with yalls offensive line averaging 5'11 220 lbs.....there not gonna get any kind of a push against our Defensive line.

[gtownniggewhat]

our line will get a pretty good push as well as get a great speed rush from de devonta brown around the side

[pack0808]

Why did you even have to go there I was just giving my own opinion on what I observed. Just tell me something am I wrong or am I right that is all i want to know. I accept that we lost and believe me I took that L with class. So man don't come at me with that type of attitude because you all are going to lose to Southlake Caroll anyway and i just hope you can take that loss like a real man. You know its comming so gone ahead and get ready because it is going down 5th round.


Red Storm 4-Ever !!!


If you had any clue about the playoffs in november and december you could talk!! ;) And if you had any clue about the last 2 Lufkin vs SLC games you could talk!! Did you know both of those games were tied 30-30 with 2 minutes left?? I bet you did not because yall were at home enjoying turkey at Thanksgiving and getting ready for Christmas like you normally do at DC. Rreality check!! This is not 1988 anymore!! At least Lufkin knows what the 5th round taste like. Just thought you would like to know that fact!! LMAO And yes Lufkin has made it past the 5th round in the 2000's how about Carter?? Go on you look like a fool!! Again, take the loss like a man not a Btch!!

[Covedawg]

I have a question, after the game are the winning teams fans going to be polite like the owls have been already twice this year (haven't read Cove threads, i will give yall teh benefit of the doubt and say that you guys were gracious winners too), or are the winning teams fans all going to yell I told you so and make the other team eat crow?


I will be the first give props to the Owls if they win, and will eat all the crow I can chew in one sitting and I would expect the same from most Owl fans. Nothing but respect for Leander after their lose, they played one heck of a game and never quit til the clock read 00:00

In the end it is just a game played by high school students which sometimes people forget. I for one am damn proud of the Dawgs and what they've done over the last 10-12 years...if it ends this friday night so be it, if it does not, there will not be any Owl bashing, at least from me

either way, it's gonna be one great game up and coming Dawgs playing the Owls with the storied past

I still say 35-17 Dawgs

nothing but respect to the Owls and may the best team win !!

[Down4Gtown06]

Question for Cove fans: How good is your passing game, and what is your PF/PA total for the year? I don't know much of anything about your team, but I'm looking forward to playing yall, and hopefully it will be a great game. Best of luck to both teams!

WE WILL WIN!

[CoveDawg2000]

Personally it sickens me that most everyone that has posted on the Cove/Garland threads has done nothing but bash eachother. It is going to boil down to who is better that day, nothing more nothing less. Both teams have earned the privilage to be in the third round of the playoffs, that is exactly what it is a privilage!! Everyone wants to talk trash and does not realize that they should be wishing the other team good luck. For the parents of Cove/Garland players that post here arent we supposed to teach our kids good sportsmanship? This thread has done nothing but teach them the opposite. For the Cove/Garland players, I know that the coaches of both teams did not teach you guys to disrespect the other team. They have taught you to walk with your head held up high whether in a win or a loss; to congratulate the other team on a well played game. I have a brother that plays for Cove and I am a fan that is currently in Iraq and it pisses me off that no one there realizes that they have a opportunity to see two great teams play. I have not had the chance to see any of the games because I have been here since Feb '05, and I would give anything to be back home and beable to see the game. Win or lose I have nothing but hope and faith that both teams will play their hardest. I hope that this sheads some light on the opportunity that everyone from both teams has

[owlfan 1]

sorry i didnt mean to say what we were all thinking......we will win.....ill be the first one to tell you that im not mature and i wouldnt mind to see the coves players and fans carried away in body bags.....we have a bad *** football team.....only the strong survive dont puss out

Cove fans -

This guy does NOT represent Garland fans at all. I hope you know that. I'm embarrased and humiliated by his posts. Please accept my apologies for his actions. This thread was intense but fun until now.

Mods - please do something about this guy.

[KT2000]

This thing has more than run its course. If people keep reducing these threads to trash talk then they'll be closed. One of the only things we ask is that people keep things civil.