**Carroll Dragon Fan Thread**

[1985sammy]

For you Cowgirls fans out there, would you rather have CD or Romo as your starter. :confused:

I would put my money on CD. Romo has spent his last 1 to 2 years focused on his big contract and playing around in Holllywood. He has been a disappointment and a let down compared to what we all thought he was capable of. Some blame Tony's problems on the TO effect. I think it had more to do with being distracted having millions in his pocket and Jessica wrapped around his body.

[dragonpants]

Way to put us Dragon/Cowboy fans on the spot....Thats ok, cause I keep my high school/college/pro ball seperate so, Romo.

I thought it would be an interesting question. I am not a Cowboys fan, exactly the opposite and if Chandler makes the team that could change, I was never a Mizzou fan previously either, so always subject to change if there is a Dragon involved.
I still do not understand why Scott signed with Dallas with Witten and Bennett in front of him, unless they make him a possession WR. Tall guy with good hands. I thought there were teams that would be a better fit.

[dragonpants]

I would put my money on CD. Romo has spent his last 1 to 2 years focused on his big contract and playing around in Holllywood. He has been a disappointment and a let down compared to what we all thought he was capable of. Some blame Tony's problems on the TO effect. I think it had more to do with being distracted having millions in his pocket and Jessica wrapped around his body.

You never know how a young single new multi millionaire is going to react. Not to change the thread topic but if you are guaranteed tens of millions of dollars how motivated would you be? I cannot answer that as I am no longer young, single or wealthy. The players that everyone respects are the ones that just want to win regardless of how much they are being paid. I think most Americans and athletes are no different will get to a comfort level and never push to excel.

[yankee]

I would put my money on CD. Romo has spent his last 1 to 2 years focused on his big contract and playing around in Holllywood. He has been a disappointment and a let down compared to what we all thought he was capable of. Some blame Tony's problems on the TO effect. I think it had more to do with being distracted having millions in his pocket and Jessica wrapped around his body.

how many touchdowns has tony romo threw in the nfl? how many has chase daniel thrown?

how many wins has tony romo garnered as a starter? how many has chase daniel?

how many great plays has tony romo made in the nfl? how many has chase daniel?

answer those questions....and the answer is pretty damn obvious.

[Sakatha]

how many touchdowns has tony romo threw in the nfl? how many has chase daniel thrown?

how many wins has tony romo garnered as a starter? how many has chase daniel?

how many great plays has tony romo made in the nfl? how many has chase daniel?

answer those questions....and the answer is pretty damn obvious.

The Texans > Cowboys? ;) j/k

~DnM

[dragonsdaddy]

how many touchdowns has drew bledsoe threw in the nfl? how many has chase daniel thrown?

how many wins hasdrew bledsoe garnered as a starter? how many has chase daniel?

how many great plays has drew bledsoe made in the nfl? how many has chase daniel?

answer those questions....and the answer is pretty damn obvious.

no it's not. throw every rookie to be qb in that quagmire of statistical inanity, and you get the same answer, per your analysis. even troy had no stats before he played a down.

[green day]

I predict Chase throws a TD B4 Drew Bledsoe does...

[yankee]

no it's not. throw every rookie to be qb in that quagmire of statistical inanity, and you get the same answer, per your analysis. even troy had no stats before he played a down.

yes, it actually is.
an unproven rookie who wasn't even drafted and is probably signed to a league-minimum salary....you'd take that over romo? cowgirl fans crack me up. i think they forget the days of quincy carter and drew bledsoe easily. about the only thing romo hasn't done is get a playoff win (which is pretty big deal, i admit)...

i'm one of the biggest chase daniel fans out there and i hope he goes on to become a starter and prove everyone wrong. but for ANYONE who thinks the cowgirls would be better off at this point in time with CD as the starter is smoking some very strong crack.

[DrEdward]

Very cool. The new lights onthe visitor side of Dragon Stadium were turned on this evening for some burn-in time (and to allow the workers still preparing the subsurface for the new turf to continue doing work on the drainage line on the home side.) Chauncey is on the job!

[Champion]

Very cool. The new lights onthe visitor side of Dragon Stadium were turned on this evening for some burn-in time (and to allow the workers still preparing the subsurface for the new turf to continue doing work on the drainage line on the home side.) Chauncey is on the job!

Doc, I keep hearing conflicting info related to a new scoreboard. Is that in the cards for this season?

[DrEdward]

Doc, I keep hearing conflicting info related to a new scoreboard. Is that in the cards for this season?

Not this season that I am aware of. If a new board shows up, it will require private financial backing via the supplier and advertisers. The district wisely excluded the one million dollars from Proposition 3 of the recent bond which was designated for a scoreboard. That item was the largest single thing garnering a negative sentiment in all the polling on the bonds.

[SLC]

An update on Bryce.....

They say he is progressing everyday. He remains in critical, but stable condition. They are using this site for daily updates and you can sign up and leave a message on the guestbook.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/brycesaldi


Lets all continue to pray for Bryce and the Saldi family.

[SLC93]

Very cool. The new lights onthe visitor side of Dragon Stadium were turned on this evening for some burn-in time (and to allow the workers still preparing the subsurface for the new turf to continue doing work on the drainage line on the home side.) Chauncey is on the job!

Old reliable strikes again!:D Love me some, Chauncey.

[dragonpants]

Old reliable strikes again!:D

Realistically if the good Dr. does not know about it, more than likely the info you are receiving is incorrect unless you are married to or very very good friends with a board member etc.
I still do not understand the big deal over the score board. It wasn't like the bond proposal totaled 5 million and we were looking for another mill but 1 mill when you are talking about 130 mill is not really a big deal, I know it is the principal, blah blah blah. The scoreboard can generate revenue unlike the other things we approved that are necessary but I do not see the new technology center driving revenue.

[dragonsdaddy]

yes, it actually is.
an unproven rookie who wasn't even drafted and is probably signed to a league-minimum salary....you'd take that over romo? cowgirl fans crack me up. i think they forget the days of quincy carter and drew bledsoe easily. about the only thing romo hasn't done is get a playoff win (which is pretty big deal, i admit)...

i'm one of the biggest chase daniel fans out there and i hope he goes on to become a starter and prove everyone wrong. but for ANYONE who thinks the cowgirls would be better off at this point in time with CD as the starter is smoking some very strong crack.

i am not arguing cd over romo. i am shooting huge, deadly holes in your argument. like i said, using your illogic, any vet qb is better than any rookie.

btw, replace romo with cd after the 03(?) draft anfd you'd have an undrafted minimum salary free agent qb, with stats equal to cd, no?

[DragonFan0316]

The Texans > Cowboys? ;) j/k

~DnM

Where have you been dude? Welcome back.

[yankee]

i am not arguing cd over romo. i am shooting huge, deadly holes in your argument. like i said, using your illogic, any vet qb is better than any rookie.
btw, replace romo with cd after the 03(?) draft anfd you'd have an undrafted minimum salary free agent qb, with stats equal to cd, no?

hmm...don't recall comparing cd to every vet qb, just tony romo (hence, me saying TONY ROMO and not ANY VET QB)...because tony romo has accomplised much more than many other qb's that have been in the league twice as long. but nice try. ;)


as for your second part...not sure what point you're trying to make. romo was an undrafted free agent, just like cd appears to be, yes. and how many years did it take for romo to become a starter? yeah....

[dragonsdaddy]

hmm...don't recall comparing cd to every vet qb, just tony romo (hence, me saying TONY ROMO and not ANY VET QB)...because tony romo has accomplised much more than many other qb's that have been in the league twice as long. but nice try. ;)


as for your second part...not sure what point you're trying to make. romo was an undrafted free agent, just like cd appears to be, yes. and how many years did it take for romo to become a starter? yeah....

you shoot down a rookie because he has no stats. using your logic, all rookies are less than vets, seemingly.

[Sakatha]

Where have you been dude? Welcome back.

Thanks :)

I posted a very brief explanation on another thread. I have a new baby daughter who was an 8 week premie. She's been through a ridiculous # of issues, thankfully nothing life altering from a permanant perspective. The sort of energy it takes to go through that sucks the will to post anything right out of you.

~DnM

[CCCSportsFan]

Thanks :)

I posted a very brief explanation on another thread. I have a new baby daughter who was an 8 week premie. She's been through a ridiculous # of issues, thankfully nothing life altering from a permanant perspective. The sort of energy it takes to go through that sucks the will to post anything right out of you.

~DnM

Sakatha, I hope your daughter is fine and continues to grow into an energetic and fun loving little girl :)

You are correct, going through that experience takes an unbelievable amount of mental and physical energy from you...

[SLC]

Thanks :)

I posted a very brief explanation on another thread. I have a new baby daughter who was an 8 week premie. She's been through a ridiculous # of issues, thankfully nothing life altering from a permanant perspective. The sort of energy it takes to go through that sucks the will to post anything right out of you.

~DnM


Hey brother...I'm glad to hear everything is going ok with you and I hope the best for you and your family. Kids are a beautiful creation and they are so very special. I can have the most horible day and to come home and see them smile is all it takes to remember whats important in life.

Take care my friend.

Also, if you have the chance this season, I'd love to watch another game with you.

[gasman]

Thanks :)

I posted a very brief explanation on another thread. I have a new baby daughter who was an 8 week premie. She's been through a ridiculous # of issues, thankfully nothing life altering from a permanant perspective. The sort of energy it takes to go through that sucks the will to post anything right out of you.

~DnM

You hang in there Sakatha. Premie's catch up and often pass everyone. You do what you have to for your children to ensure that their future is good. You are a good father and I commend you for that.

[green day]

Thanks :)

I posted a very brief explanation on another thread. I have a new baby daughter who was an 8 week premie. She's been through a ridiculous # of issues, thankfully nothing life altering from a permanant perspective. The sort of energy it takes to go through that sucks the will to post anything right out of you.

~DnM

Sak, she's a dragon, thus a fighter and will be walking before you know it...it's a test and you'll pass.

I predict it! :)

[t00 playa]

Too playa is making an appearance here at chick fila in southlake off of kiball ave :eek:

[slcdragonfan]

Too playa is making an appearance here at chick fila in southlake off of kiball ave :eek:

whatcha doing, hanging at the chick in the 'lake?

[E-Vol-ution]

Just think....in no time at all your energy will be sucked from trying to keep up with her running circles around you.:)
Thanks :)

I posted a very brief explanation on another thread. I have a new baby daughter who was an 8 week premie. She's been through a ridiculous # of issues, thankfully nothing life altering from a permanant perspective. The sort of energy it takes to go through that sucks the will to post anything right out of you.

~DnM

[Sakatha]

Just think....in no time at all your energy will be sucked from trying to keep up with her running circles around you.:)

Amen to that! It's so funny to see the differences. My boy(who's 12) is 98th percentile height and weight, and this little munchkin is 3rd percentile.. hehehe

To those who are wondering, I am trying to groom the boy into a monster DE. Sadly he lacks the work ethic atm...

~DnM

[farmerfan]

Hey Dragons,

Congrats on a very succesful thread. You guys really are great :notworthy

[chhspantherfan]

Hey Dragons,

Congrats on a very succesful thread. You guys really are great :notworthy

Thread envy hits me every morning about this time !:D

[DrEdward]

Hey Dragons,

Congrats on a very succesful thread. You guys really are great :notworthy

Thanks farmer. It would be better, but some of us have injuries to deal with. :D:D

[bleedsgreen]

You didn't take a fall did you?

[dragonsdaddy]

You didn't take a fall did you?

i hope it is only an inside joke. i know there is that at least.

[drgnbkr]

I've got a old...does that count?

[farmerfan]

I've got a old...does that count?

hey DD, Dr. Ed, Bckr and the rest of the Dragon nation, please see the 6-5A Get together thread. I think this could be successful and a lot of fun, we would needs yalls help in making this happen too ;) injuries are welcome as well;)

[farmerfan]

Thanks farmer. It would be better, but some of us have injuries to deal with. :D:D

Dr. Ed,
You have a very uncanny sense of humor ;)

[DrEdward]

You didn't take a fall did you?

No, but thanks for the concern. It's sort of an inside joke between the farmer and me.

[drgnbkr]

No, but thanks for the concern. It's sort of an inside joke between the farmer and me.

It went outside for quite a while!:p

[slcdragonfan]

It went outside for quite a while!:p

I've got an injury, its called a pain in the @@@ and it occurs every time I talk about Carroll football and injuries...;)

[DrEdward]

It went outside for quite a while!:p

Indeed, it came from outside. :rolleyes:

[ktCarl]

Thanks :)

I posted a very brief explanation on another thread. I have a new baby daughter who was an 8 week premie. She's been through a ridiculous # of issues, thankfully nothing life altering from a permanant perspective. The sort of energy it takes to go through that sucks the will to post anything right out of you.

~DnM

Hang in there, Dude. My granddaughter was a 5 week premie and is a wonderful little toddler now. She's been walking now for 2 weeks and is normal as can be.

[CCCSportsFan]

Southlake Journal reports that DP has been offered by Towson and Portland State Universities. Mason Hathaway's been offered by Tulane, and Mitchell Osborne by Tulsa.

Link below also talks about Kacey giving a verbal to Miami.
http://www.southlakejournal.com/sports/story/5064.html

[bleedsgreen]

Osborne also has offers from New Mexico State, Columbia, Army and Portland State.

[Champion]

Is Schick getting any looks? I know he has changed positions which has put him a little under the radar. Our linebackers and defense should be so solid, others like him should get some real looks by colleges scouts. From what I saw this spring he looks to have good size and I have heard he is working real hard this summer.

[yankee]

Is Schick getting any looks? I know he has changed positions which has put him a little under the radar. Our linebackers and defense should be so solid, others like him should get some real looks by colleges scouts. From what I saw this spring he looks to have good size and I have heard he is working real hard this summer.

he's listed on rivals...not much data on him but he certainly has D1 size and what appears to be speed. ben perry, the d-end opposite richards is on rivals too, and attended a nebraska camp sometime in june. looks like no offers yet, but i expect that to change because he's got great size (6-5 230 lbs).

[Bass]

Do y'all know if Carroll will be home or away against North Shore?

[dragonsdaddy]

Do y'all know if Carroll will be home or away against North Shore?

does it matter? the game will be in corsicana. it will seem like an away game for both teams.

[green day]

Just a slight proximity edge to the Dallas team which means nada once the whistle blows. I did see that the North Shoremen are on the tube prior so we'll get an early look at them. A calm, gulf september is appreciated...

[dragonsdaddy]

Just a slight proximity edge to the Dallas team which means nada once the whistle blows. I did see that the North Shoremen are on the tube prior so we'll get an early look at them. A calm, gulf september is appreciated...

so far, so quiet. we are currently up to zero for the season.

[DrEdward]

Do y'all know if Carroll will be home or away against North Shore?

While the site is neutral, I am assuming that Carroll will be the visitor and North Shore will be home. But I really have no basis for that assumption other than the observation that would have been the case this season had both games occured as scheduled.

[JustADad]

he's listed on rivals...not much data on him but he certainly has D1 size and what appears to be speed. ben perry, the d-end opposite richards is on rivals too, and attended a nebraska camp sometime in june. looks like no offers yet, but i expect that to change because he's got great size (6-5 230 lbs).

Expect both LS and BP to start receiving offers after the first 3 games. They have been impressive in camps. The schools where they camped certainly know about these two.

[SLC93]

Thanks farmer. It would be better, but some of us have injuries to deal with. :D:D

:notworthy Classic. ;)

[DragonFan0316]

Gang I need some help. I would like to have an Avatar but can't figure out how to create one. On a scale of 1-10 I am a 3 from a technology standpoint. If you can help me please IM. Thank you.:)

[E-Vol-ution]

I am a firm believer of cut and paste.......like this:

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[DrEdward]

Gang I need some help. I would like to have an Avatar but can't figure out how to create one. On a scale of 1-10 I am a 3 from a technology standpoint. If you can help me please IM. Thank you.:)

Click on "User CP," then "Edit Avatar."

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I plan on going to see you guys play in the TLC, but wanted to know which district game would be the best to see this year?

[SLC]

I plan on going to see you guys play in the TLC, but wanted to know which district game would be the best to see this year?


If I were looking to see one district game, I'd go to the Carroll/Hebron game-Friday, 10-30-09, at 7:30 pm, Dragon Stadium, it's also Senior night. Otherwise, you could come to the Homecoming game on Friday, 10-9-09, at 7:30 pm, Dragon Stadium against Coppell..it should be real good.:D

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

If I were looking to see one district game, I'd go to the Carroll/Hebron game-Friday, 10-30-09, at 7:30 pm, Dragon Stadium, it's also Senior night. Otherwise, you could come to the Homecoming game on Friday, 10-9-09, at 7:30 pm, Dragon Stadium against Coppell..it should be real good.:DThanks, both should be fun. My brother-in-law coaches at Coppell, and that is Allen's bye week. I will beg him to get me a sideline pass, if he does I'llbe the one dressed in Allen attire:D:D

[SLC]

Thanks, both should be fun. My brother-in-law coaches at Coppell, and that is Allen's bye week. I will beg him to get me a sideline pass, if he does I'llbe the one dressed in Allen attire:D:D


A sideline view should be a great spot to see the home side of the scoreboard light up.;)


:D

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I definitely see less points going up compared to last year's OT thriller. SLC with their 8 starters returning and McBride bringing a focus geared more toward defense. Should be a good one.

[slcdragonfan]

I definitely see less points going up compared to last year's OT thriller. SLC with their 8 starters returning and McBride bringing a focus geared more toward defense. Should be a good one.

Grief, I hope it is a LOT fewer points. I would be fine with half the points, and 4X the margin (for the Dragons :D ).

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

If my memory serves me right, wasnt the loss to Coppell last year the first district loss in forever for the Dragons? If so there will be a little more riding than just another district game. I remember the hype last year before the game with Campo delivering his go gettem speech. Not a big Campo fan.

[crunked9]

If my memory serves me right, wasnt the loss to Coppell last year the first district loss in forever for the Dragons? If so there will be a little more riding than just another district game. I remember the hype last year before the game with Campo delivering his go gettem speech. Not a big Campo fan.

Yes, it was Carroll's first district loss since 2001 against....... Boswell.

[slcdragonfan]

If my memory serves me right, wasnt the loss to Coppell last year the first district loss in forever for the Dragons? If so there will be a little more riding than just another district game. I remember the hype last year before the game with Campo delivering his go gettem speech. Not a big Campo fan.

Campo is on the (at least my) eternal list with his "I don't like Southlake" comment on camera.

And yes, that was a very tough loss for many reasons, not just district. Credit to Coppell though, they never gave up, played a full 6 quarters or so. We never gave up either. Breaks.....

That is one of many big games this season...

[DragonFan0316]

I think I did it.

[dragonpants]

I think I did it.

congratulations, you now have an avatar. :eek:

[DragonFan0316]

congratulations, you now have an avatar. :eek:

Original huh. I will work on it now that I know how.

[trojanbacker]

Yes, it was Carroll's first district loss since 2001 against....... Boswell.

Boswell? That just about made me fall out of my chair. Wow.

[SLC]

boswell? That just about made me fall out of my chair. Wow.


Hey....It happens.

[DrEdward]

Boswell? That just about made me fall out of my chair. Wow.

I think that was the game that had the major lightning show associated with it. REB Photo has a great image of the lightning strikes in the background during the game.

[dragonpants]

I think that was the game that had the major lightning show associated with it. REB Photo has a great image of the lightning strikes in the background during the game.

Didn't we have some key injuries that week that was the cause for the loss? :rolleyes:

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Campo is on the (at least my) eternal list with his "I don't like Southlake" comment on camera.

And yes, that was a very tough loss for many reasons, not just district. Credit to Coppell though, they never gave up, played a full 6 quarters or so. We never gave up either. Breaks.....

That is one of many big games this season...
I remember something else about that game also, they had a clip of Cam Mcdaniel giving the halftime speech. Reminded me of James Vander beek(Dawson's Creek) giving his in the movie Varsity Blues. Not saying anything bad about it, but thats where it took me. Im sure all of that will fuel the bulletin board type of motovation to make ammends, especially for Homecoming.

[SLC]

I definitely see less points going up compared to last year's OT thriller. SLC with their 8 starters returning and McBride bringing a focus geared more toward defense. Should be a good one.



We still plan on getting our 50 some points, I believe you see a better Dragon defense this time around and a go-for-the-jugular offense, as far as play calling goes.

[dragonsdaddy]

Didn't we have some key injuries that week that was the cause for the loss? :rolleyes:
maybe. but we had some key poor play, for sure. and boswell got after it.

[drgnbkr]

maybe. but we had some key poor play, for sure. and boswell got after it.

Coach Hesse, at Boswell correct?

[dragonpants]

maybe. but we had some key poor play, for sure. and boswell got after it.

I was being sarcastic, was trying to get Farmer riled up again.

[TXFOOSBALL]

Didn't we have some key injuries that week that was the cause for the loss? :rolleyes:

I believe that was 2000. I know it was rainy and muddy...although it may have been the same in 2001 too.

[DragonFan0316]

Let's focus on a 16-0 state Championship type year this year. I can't help it but I am spoiled.

[drgnbkr]

Let's focus on a 16-0 state Championship type year this year. I can't help it but I am spoiled.

I'm in!

[DragonFan0316]

any new photos of the stadium upgrades?

[slcdragonfan]

Let's focus on a 16-0 state Championship type year this year. I can't help it but I am spoiled.

yeah, but if it doesn't happen let's not fall off the edge and think it is the end of the world. Just remember that Katy lost 3, one very ugly, and ended up State Champs. In our striving for perfection, if we do not achieve it during the regular season, it doesn't mean we can't achieve the ultimate goal. We just reset.

I'll take a 13-3 state champ season over a 14-1 season anytime.

But yes, 16-0 would be beautiful.

[DrEdward]

any new photos of the stadium upgrades?

No photos, but the light posts are in place and the lights have been tested; new concrete has been poured around the base of each installation on the visitor side. The old drains lines have been removed and new ones installed; the old subsurface removed and replaced with new crushed stone base which has now been compressed and leveled. It would seem tht the next steps will begin the installation of the turf products.

[drgnbkr]

No photos, but the light posts are in place and the lights have been tested; new concrete has been poured around the base of each installation on the visitor side. The old drains lines have been removed and new ones installed; the old subsurface removed and replaced with new crushed stone base which has now been compressed and leveled. It would seem tht the next steps will begin the installation of the turf products.

There is no crown whatsoever, right Doc?

[CCCSportsFan]

any new photos of the stadium upgrades?

I drive by DS every morning on my to work. I saw 2 semi-truck sized gravel truck's lined up and waiting to unload yesterday morning around 6:30. Looked like they were putting more filler down.

[DrEdward]

There is no crown whatsoever, right Doc?

Actually, there will be more of a crown on this version of the playing surface than there was previously according to a party who should know. Part of the issue with the drainage last time around was the almost complete lack of a slope to help the water off the playing surface. So a small crown will be incorporated into the new subsurface. Nothing like the one at Texas Stadium once was; in fact, it will likely be virtually unnoticable once the turf is put in place, but the drainage should be greatly improved.

[DragonFan0316]

yeah, but if it doesn't happen let's not fall off the edge and think it is the end of the world. Just remember that Katy lost 3, one very ugly, and ended up State Champs. In our striving for perfection, if we do not achieve it during the regular season, it doesn't mean we can't achieve the ultimate goal. We just reset.

I'll take a 13-3 state champ season over a 14-1 season anytime.

But yes, 16-0 would be beautiful.

Well said. I am on board with this as well.

[dragonpants]

Well said. I am on board with this as well.

That would be awesome but I just want to play 16 games and the last one is a win!!!!!!!!!

Oh screw it 16-0 or the season is a complete failure.

[dragonpants]

Actually, there will be more of a crown on this version of the playing surface than there was previously according to a party who should know. Part of the issue with the drainage last time around was the almost complete lack of a slope to help the water off the playing surface. So a small crown will be incorporated into the new subsurface. Nothing like the one at Texas Stadium once was; in fact, it will likely be virtually unnoticable once the turf is put in place, but the drainage should be greatly improved.

Once the turf is in place I am assuming the lighting people will come and point the lights or has that already been done?

I cannot wait to see the Dragon in the middle.

[DragonFan0316]

I am starting to get goose bumps. Though my Senior son probably won't start he is chomping at the bit too. Feels like they boys are ready to go. 31 days to kick off.:)

[drgnbkr]

Actually, there will be more of a crown on this version of the playing surface than there was previously according to a party who should know. Part of the issue with the drainage last time around was the almost complete lack of a slope to help the water off the playing surface. So a small crown will be incorporated into the new subsurface. Nothing like the one at Texas Stadium once was; in fact, it will likely be virtually unnoticable once the turf is put in place, but the drainage should be greatly improved.

Thanks! It did seem to puddle in spots, maybe this will help.

[CCCSportsFan]

I am starting to get goose bumps. Though my Senior son probably won't start he is chomping at the bit too. Feels like they boys are ready to go. 31 days to kick off.:)

I'd say you figured the Avatar thing out DF0316!! Nice choice :notworthy

[DragonFan0316]

I'd say you figured the Avatar thing out DF0316!! Nice choice :notworthy

Now I am dangerous! Thanks.

[DrEdward]

Once the turf is in place I am assuming the lighting people will come and point the lights or has that already been done?

I cannot wait to see the Dragon in the middle.


As I understand it, the lights have already been aligned. However, it would not at all surprise me to see a complete check of the individual alignments once the turf is down.

[Champion]

Any word on high school playoffs at Jerryworld? I keep hearing Jerry will only allow high school football for the state championship games and he is trying to get into the Houston, San Antonio, North Texas rotation. With Jerry making so much money on concerts and soccer, etc. I don't see him carrying on a special fall tradition. I hope I am wrong.

[SLC]

Any word on high school playoffs at Jerryworld? I keep hearing Jerry will only allow high school football for the state championship games and he is trying to get into the Houston, San Antonio, North Texas rotation. With Jerry making so much money on concerts and soccer, etc. I don't see him carrying on a special fall tradition. I hope I am wrong.


Nothing yet on playoff football at JJ's Palace. If he is to only allow Title games at his Palace, then indeed he has broke his own rules by letting the Herbstriet Challange take place on Memorial Day. The UIL tried to get the Title games played at JJ's Palace this December, but the UT/UNC basketball game was already scheduled for that day. The UIL will apparently try to have the games played there in 2010.

All accounts so far point to signs that the JJ Palace wont be as high school friendly as Texas Stadium was...And that is very sad for sure.

[dragonsdaddy]

Nothing yet on playoff football at JJ's Palace. If he is to only allow Title games at his Palace, then indeed he has broke his own rules by letting the Herbstriet Challange take place on Memorial Day. The UIL tried to get the Title games played at JJ's Palace this December, but the UT/UNC basketball game was already scheduled for that day. The UIL will apparently try to have the games played there in 2010.

All accounts so far point to signs that the JJ Palace wont be as high school friendly as Texas Stadium was...And that is very sad for sure.

everyone hated the set up at texas stadium, or at least complained like they did, what with the terrible smell, expensive food, poor access, expensive parking and stadium rental, etc. but it was a place where you might sit all day and get your money's worth.

if the rumors are true about jj-world,hs football in nt will have to go elsewhere. no one but family and extremely well-off serious fans will be attending games there. it's a shame, but that's life.

i foresee a switch to uta/mesquite isd/forrester(get busy fwisd and make the changes). maybe someone (dart?) will set up a bus line to bypass the parking ripoff.

[DragonFan0316]

Is it to early to start scouting the Plano West game? I am anxious for some action. Jeffcoat is the only name I keep hearing. He wasn't all that difficult last year. What do you guys think.

[drgnbkr]

Is it to early to start scouting the Plano West game? I am anxious for some action. Jeffcoat is the only name I keep hearing. He wasn't all that difficult last year. What do you guys think.

Which of our QB's will he be trying to chase? That is the remaining question to be answered as fall practice begins. I am out of the yard and into the light of the season! :p It won't be long now...

[15Adragon]

Is it to early to start scouting the Plano West game? I am anxious for some action. Jeffcoat is the only name I keep hearing. He wasn't all that difficult last year. What do you guys think.

They put a lot of pressure on our QB last year. I'm not sure if it was all Jeffcoat, but they were getting good pressure. We were able to take advantage of that with a throwback to the RB out of the backfield and with QB running plays. Our D was really solid in that game last year.

[DragonFan0316]

It's starting to come back to me now. All I could remember was burning my :Censor:s off that after noon. didn't we fumble early and then hold them to a field goal? I think we need to go back to statement games. Kill the will and do it early.

[drgnbkr]

It's starting to come back to me now. All I could remember was burning my :Censor:s off that after noon. didn't we fumble early and then hold them to a field goal? I think we need to go back to statement games. Kill the will and do it early.

Yeah, it was scorching but PW gets that pleasure this year! We get the home side. I think the defense will make a statement as the o gets rolling.

[slcdragonfan]

It's starting to come back to me now. All I could remember was burning my :Censor:s off that after noon. didn't we fumble early and then hold them to a field goal? I think we need to go back to statement games. Kill the will and do it early.

It was a certain DB who fumbled early (;) he made up for it in spades with his coverage against Ashley later). I didn't think they made anything off of it, our defense was great that day, can anyone confirm? Also, Jeffcoat had a very good day, saw him getting into the backfield multiple times, but as noted by 15Adragon, we had a scheme for him.

Should be a very good game this year, but I too would like to hear more about PW than Jeffcoat. What else do they have?

[CCCSportsFan]

It was a certain DB who fumbled early (;) he made up for it in spades with his coverage against Ashley later). I didn't think they made anything off of it, our defense was great that day, can anyone confirm? Also, Jeffcoat had a very good day, saw him getting into the backfield multiple times, but as noted by 15Adragon, we had a scheme for him.

Should be a very good game this year, but I too would like to hear more about PW than Jeffcoat. What else do they have?

Kacy Rodgers made a great pass knock down at the goal line and PW only got a field goal out of that series. A touchdown might have set a different tone so kudos to the defense for stepping up right out of the gate :notworthy

[dragonpants]

Got my favorite letter yesterday from Carroll ISD that my season tickets are ready for pick up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It will not be long now and the soon to be 8th grader has Dragon Football Camp next week Mon-Thurs.

[drgnbkr]

Got my favorite letter yesterday from Carroll ISD that my season tickets are ready for pick up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It will not be long now and the soon to be 8th grader has Dragon Football Camp next week Mon-Thurs.

Picked mine up just now!

[DrEdward]

Got my favorite letter yesterday from Carroll ISD that my season tickets are ready for pick up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It will not be long now and the soon to be 8th grader has Dragon Football Camp next week Mon-Thurs.

Picked mine up just now!

I feel left out. ;)

[SLC]

Is it to early to start scouting the Plano West game? I am anxious for some action. Jeffcoat is the only name I keep hearing. He wasn't all that difficult last year. What do you guys think.



Never to early.

West returns 9 starters from last season. 5 on offense and 4 on defense. They have 2 very good LB's in Shannon Adams and Nathan Brousard and 2 very good O lineman with Chase White and Travis Cross. They will also have to very fast and athletic WR's in Sean Ballard and Carson Smith and Carson is only a soph. He is also very good at playing QB as well. He is very tall and extremely athlecticaly gifted, so we will have to watch for some Wildcat type plays from him. Carrying the load at the RB position for the Wolves will be Jarrett Horan who was 2nd team all district last season.


Overall I dont see a better team than we faced last season. I'd expect our mature O line to handle the pressure that will be applied from Jeffcoat, better than we did last season. We had 2 sacks in last seasons game and I think we can at least double it this game. We also had almost 400 yards of offense last season and I can see us getting about that or more this time around. Keep in mind that last season we carried the ball 31 times...BUT 18 of those carries were by KP, several by cause, not by design. I dont think our QB (whoever it is) will be having to run that much this time around. Now lets just hope that Hal doesn't get QB run happy either.:D

Defensively I think the Dragons will have West covered, much like we did last season, except I think it will look much more seasoned this time around.


Damn...Just talking about this game is making me pigskin thirsty.

[green day]

Predict that it will be our toughest game to date, with HW and OCPOE looking for opportunities to exploit over pursuit of Bluechip Jeffcoat.

Plano West baseballers hoping to even the score from May.

I don't think so...

[DrEdward]

Update:

We now have about 65 yards of generic green turf rolled out on the surface of Dragon Stadium. No yard numerals or hash marks yet. Those will be cut in and sewn later on. Likewise, no end zone, sidelines or log as of yet. Just generic green with the yard lines already in place.

It's a start!

[the_phoenix612]

Update:

We now have about 65 yards of generic green turf rolled out on the surface of Dragon Stadium. No yard numerals or hash marks yet. Those will be cut in and sewn later on. Likewise, no end zone, sidelines or log as of yet. Just generic green with the yard lines already in place.

It's a start!

How are they doing the logo?

[DrEdward]

How are they doing the logo?

The logo will be sewn into/glued onto the field as one of the final steps. Currently, the fifty yard line is simply a sea of green with a white stripe running through it.

Each hash marker and numeral will also be sewn into the field individually, as will the lettering in the end zones after the field of play is laid out That is not how I had anticipated the work being undertaken, but that's the story.

[drgnbkr]

For planning purposes, there will be a community pep rally at Dragon Stadium on Friday night August 28th, at 7 PM at Dragon Stadium. Everyone can come see the the lights, the turf, the band, Crew, the Belles and the 09 Dragons the night before the game at SMU vs Plano West.

[dragons08]

For planning purposes, there will be a community pep rally at Dragon Stadium on Friday night August 28th, at 7 PM at Dragon Stadium. Everyone can come see the the lights, the turf, the band, Crew, the Belles and the 09 Dragons the night before the game at SMU vs Plano West.

Be sure to get a pic of the new turf and post it here!

[drgnbkr]

Be sure to get a pic of the new turf and post it here!

I will take some prior to our get together at Christina's.

[Drgnlady]

Happy August! :):)

[DrEdward]

Happy August! :):)

Nine more days to go until football begins officially for the Dragons. For those more eager, volleyball and tennis start on Monday morning!!

[drgnbkr]

Happy August! :):)

Hello stranger! Met your beautiful daughter as she came up to the church to say goodbye to the mission trippers.

[SLC]

Happy August! :):)


Indeed it is and will be....August spells the home stretch of coming out of lagging misery and into football bliss.:notworthy

[Drgnlady]

Hello stranger! Met your beautiful daughter as she came up to the church to say goodbye to the mission trippers.

Why Thank you! I'm dreading the separation anxiety I'll face in a couple of weeks as she heads back east. Dragon football will have to console me.

[yankee]

David Piland picked up his first big offer, from Houston a few days ago...

[drgnbkr]

Why Thank you! I'm dreading the separation anxiety I'll face in a couple of weeks as she heads back east. Dragon football will have to console me.

Did you keep your seats?

[green day]

Had a chance to see the making of new turf DS today, quite an impressive ordeal. Recommend it to all.

I'm pretty sure I will embody the emotional Dragon Dad this fall, this class of footballers has been real fun to watch. Life is good...

[DrEdward]

Next update:

The boys from Hellas are back today working on rolling out the turf. We now have turf running from end zone to end zone, including the end zones themselves. They are also gluing the seams together, creating one big large green and black rug (with white stripes) about 120 yards long but only 156 feet wide thus far.

I also note that they have gotten rid of the pile of used turf that was dropped off at Dragon Stadium from other projects (The Colony, I think) that Hellas is working on. This has been replaced with another truck load of sand to be mixed with the ground rubber. These two materials constitute virtually 100% of the padding on these types of playing surfaces and also are a significant factor in securing the turf in place.

[yankee]

do any carroll fans know if tommy avers wants to play football at the next level? i assume he does since he has a football recruiting video on youtube, but i'd like to hear any confirmations/rumors. according to the video, he's 5'9 185 and runs a 4.5 40...didn't know he was that big.

[drgnsbrth]

do any carroll fans know if tommy avers wants to play football at the next level? i assume he does since he has a football recruiting video on youtube, but i'd like to hear any confirmations/rumors. according to the video, he's 5'9 185 and runs a 4.5 40...didn't know he was that big.

I've heard he is trying to go the baseball route to college.

[dragonpants]

I went and checked out the turf this morning and saw that ya'll beat me to the punch on reporting it. It looks really good. Took a picture on my phone but alas did not save it. I am technically challenged. I am as excited about a season as ever. This year is going to be exciting and will really give us a feel about the state of the program and most specifically the state of our coaching staff. This team has tons of talent.

Let's do this.

[Southlakehawk]

This must be the summer to get new turf thrown down on the gridirons of America! When I went back home to Iowa, Kinnick Stadium(U of Iowa), the UNI Dome(University of Northern Iowa) and of course Dragon Stadium are all getting new tracks to play on. Here are some pics of DS I took on Saturday.
http://i32.tinypic.com/2u5f97o.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/2vvl15k.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/29z5vvb.jpg

[CCCSportsFan]

Hawk, thanks for the pic's! I can hardly wait to see it finished with the Dragon logo in the middle :notworthy

[SLC]

This must be the summer to get new turf thrown down on the gridirons of America! When I went back home to Iowa, Kinnick Stadium(U of Iowa), the UNI Dome(University of Northern Iowa) and of course Dragon Stadium are all getting new tracks to play on. Here are some pics of DS I took on Saturday.
http://i32.tinypic.com/2u5f97o.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/2vvl15k.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/29z5vvb.jpg



Very nice. I started to go by this morning and click some pics, but I ended up on the East side of the metromess, so I didn't get too. Its starting to look good, cant wait for the season to begin.

[Drgnlady]

Did you keep your seats?

We kept them. And you? Are we still neighbors?

[drgnbkr]

We kept them. And you? Are we still neighbors?

Yep! See ya on row 9! Woody's on Crew so my better half will make more games I'm sure!

[Drgnlady]

Yep! See ya on row 9! Woody's on Crew so my better half will make more games I'm sure!

I don't think I've met Mrs. Backer. I look forward to it. We've enjoyed having Woody around this summer. He's a great kid - a real chip off the old block.

[dragonpants]

This must be the summer to get new turf thrown down on the gridirons of America! When I went back home to Iowa, Kinnick Stadium(U of Iowa), the UNI Dome(University of Northern Iowa) and of course Dragon Stadium are all getting new tracks to play on. Here are some pics of DS I took on Saturday.
http://i32.tinypic.com/2u5f97o.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/2vvl15k.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/29z5vvb.jpg

When I went by on Sunday the end zones were in and all black just as in the past.
How are they going to get the skid marks off off the walls. That really looks like crap?

[SLC]

When I went by on Sunday the end zones were in and all black just as in the past.
How are they going to get the skid marks off off the walls. That really looks like crap?

Powerwash them?

[drgnbkr]

Powerwash them?

They're probably just marks left by some of the opposing teams that have made the trip into the Green Valley of Death....

[SLC]

They're probably just marks left by some of the opposing teams that have made the trip into the Green Valley of Death....

Like a Darlington stripe eh?


I like that.:D

[DrEdward]

We're going for that NASCAR look. But I don't think a simple power washing will do it. May require some media blasting of some variety.

[SLC]

We're going for that NASCAR look. But I don't think a simple power washing will do it. May require some media blasting of some variety.



My guess is its at the contractors expence anyway...Under our umbrella it would be.

[dragons08]

I went and checked out the turf this morning and saw that ya'll beat me to the punch on reporting it. It looks really good. Took a picture on my phone but alas did not save it. I am technically challenged. I am as excited about a season as ever. This year is going to be exciting and will really give us a feel about the state of the program and most specifically the state of our coaching staff. This team has tons of talent.

Let's do this.

Pics automatically save themselves...

[DrEdward]

My guess is its at the contractors expence anyway...Under our umbrella it would be.

It is. But as long as we're talking about cleaning up the place, the goal posts really need painting or replacing. With the padding off around the base, it is amazing how much they have faded and discolored over the years. If they were going to be repainted in-place, it likely should have been done before the new turf went down. So they can either be removed and painted or replaced.

[drgnbkr]

I don't think I've met Mrs. Backer. I look forward to it. We've enjoyed having Woody around this summer. He's a great kid - a real chip off the old block.

Seems like just yesterday he left his football in the stands and you guy's found it...they grow up too fast!

[DragonFan0316]

Field looks good. Team looks good. Time for another RING!!

[scotwisz]

Never to early.

West returns 9 starters from last season. 5 on offense and 4 on defense. They have 2 very good LB's in Shannon Adams and Nathan Brousard and 2 very good O lineman with Chase White and Travis Cross. They will also have to very fast and athletic WR's in Sean Ballard and Carson Smith and Carson is only a soph. He is also very good at playing QB as well. He is very tall and extremely athlecticaly gifted, so we will have to watch for some Wildcat type plays from him. Carrying the load at the RB position for the Wolves will be Jarrett Horan who was 2nd team all district last season.


Overall I dont see a better team than we faced last season. I'd expect our mature O line to handle the pressure that will be applied from Jeffcoat, better than we did last season. We had 2 sacks in last seasons game and I think we can at least double it this game. We also had almost 400 yards of offense last season and I can see us getting about that or more this time around. Keep in mind that last season we carried the ball 31 times...BUT 18 of those carries were by KP, several by cause, not by design. I dont think our QB (whoever it is) will be having to run that much this time around. Now lets just hope that Hal doesn't get QB run happy either.:D

Defensively I think the Dragons will have West covered, much like we did last season, except I think it will look much more seasoned this time around.


Damn...Just talking about this game is making me pigskin thirsty.


To fill in on some PW facts: Sean Ballard is the fastest Wolf on the field and will be the primary deep threat. I do not know what Carson Smith is being referenced when described as tall and gifted. Tall maybe. While he is playing at WR, he is not a WR. Seniors Blake Baldridge and Colby Wright and Soph Ryan Doyle will be the main targets. PW will be very young in the defensive backfield so the front seven will need to create pressure on QB. The offensive line is probably the strongest unit on the PW team at this point.

I assume it will be OK (as the SL Fans did last year) to move into the shade on the home side?

[DragonFan0316]

To fill in on some PW facts: Sean Ballard is the fastest Wolf on the field and will be the primary deep threat. I do not know what Carson Smith is being referenced when described as tall and gifted. Tall maybe. While he is playing at WR, he is not a WR. Seniors Blake Baldridge and Colby Wright and Soph Ryan Doyle will be the main targets. PW will be very young in the defensive backfield so the front seven will need to create pressure on QB. The offensive line is probably the strongest unit on the PW team at this point.

I assume it will be OK (as the SL Fans did last year) to move into the shade on the home side?

I sat in the sun and fried my :Censor: on those metal seats. You are welcome to come over as far as I am concerned.

[SLC]

To fill in on some PW facts: Sean Ballard is the fastest Wolf on the field and will be the primary deep threat. I do not know what Carson Smith is being referenced when described as tall and gifted. Tall maybe. While he is playing at WR, he is not a WR. Seniors Blake Baldridge and Colby Wright and Soph Ryan Doyle will be the main targets. PW will be very young in the defensive backfield so the front seven will need to create pressure on QB. The offensive line is probably the strongest unit on the PW team at this point.

I assume it will be OK (as the SL Fans did last year) to move into the shade on the home side?



Athleticaly gifted because he can play multiple positions..He is basically a QB that will play alot of WR. We may have a similar situation with Piland this season. Those type of kids are very athleticaly gifted...DP certainly is and Carson is as well.

Did Colby Wright transfer to PW?....Because I dont remember him from last seasons team and since you're saying he is a senior, I'm just wondering...I guess that or he may have been injured or didn't play with varsity....could you elaborate on that?


Come get all the shade you want...I sat the entire game in the sun last season, but you certainly cant blame anyone who didn't.

[DrEdward]

Hellas is now in the process of cutting in and gluing the hash marks onto the playing surface. We also have sidelines for the football field as of today! Plus, there is a distinctly yellow line appearing marking the edge of the soccer field.

[dragonpants]

Pics automatically save themselves...

Well then I cannot find it, stupid crackberry, I am getting a jitterbug. :D

[DragonFan0316]

Hellas is now in the process of cutting in and gluing the hash marks onto the playing surface. We also have sidelines for the football field as of today! Plus, there is a distinctly yellow line appearing marking the edge of the soccer field.

Soccer:rolleyes:?? Oh well I guess we have to share.:)

[dragonpants]

Soccer:rolleyes:?? Oh well I guess we have to share.:)

I think they should just play at ODS. Makes the football field look like crap with all those line and no one attends the games anyway
I mean seriously and no offense to soccer parents and players out there but does it make sense to open the stadium have security etc etc for 100 to 200 folks?
Have it be available for playoffs where is could possibly generate some revenue.

[scotwisz]

Athleticaly gifted because he can play multiple positions..He is basically a QB that will play alot of WR. We may have a similar situation with Piland this season. Those type of kids are very athleticaly gifted...DP certainly is and Carson is as well.

Did Colby Wright transfer to PW?....Because I dont remember him from last seasons team and since you're saying he is a senior, I'm just wondering...I guess that or he may have been injured or didn't play with varsity....could you elaborate on that?


Come get all the shade you want...I sat the entire game in the sun last season, but you certainly cant blame anyone who didn't.


Colby Wright did not play football last year. He was primarily a basketball player. Good size (6'3") above average speed, good vertical jump. He will not win alot of style points but he does a nice job of going and getting passes thrown his way.

[DrEdward]

Soccer:rolleyes:?? Oh well I guess we have to share.:)

I understand; but then many frequently forget that the girls and the boys each won a state championship in soccer playing on the previous turf at Dragon Stadium. That is worthy of sharing. :notworthy

[dragonpants]

I understand; but then many frequently forget that the girls and the boys each won a state championship in soccer playing on the previous turf at Dragon Stadium. That is worthy of sharing. :notworthy

You are always the voice of reason.

[SLC]

Colby Wright did not play football last year. He was primarily a basketball player. Good size (6'3") above average speed, good vertical jump. He will not win alot of style points but he does a nice job of going and getting passes thrown his way.



Ok. Thanks for that clarification.

[green day]

What baseballers for Plano West play football?

Firstbaseman Ford?... that kid reminds me of ex-Washington Senator 1B Frank Howard. Harry Caray used to describe him as " Too big to be a man, not quite big enough to be a horse!"

[dragons08]

I think they should just play at ODS. Makes the football field look like crap with all those line and no one attends the games anyway
I mean seriously and no offense to soccer parents and players out there but does it make sense to open the stadium have security etc etc for 100 to 200 folks?
Have it be available for playoffs where is could possibly generate some revenue.

Soccer season starts in the spring....

[dragons08]

Well then I cannot find it, stupid crackberry, I am getting a jitterbug. :D

Ha, I love my blackberry. Just hit the blackberry key once you open your camera and hit view pictures, it'll be right there..

[DrEdward]

I think they should just play at ODS. Makes the football field look like crap with all those line and no one attends the games anyway
I mean seriously and no offense to soccer parents and players out there but does it make sense to open the stadium have security etc etc for 100 to 200 folks?
Have it be available for playoffs where is could possibly generate some revenue.

The permenant soccer markings are only along the outside of the football field, marking the back line and sidelines. The other markings, will be painted in on a temporary basis, just as on the former surface.

You are correct that few attend soccer games. I view that as understandable, but unfortunate at the same time. The boys and girls both put in a lot of effort and deserve more fan support than they get, especially considering their state titles. But, alas, soccer still resembles paint drying to me, even when I go to support the kids.

Playoff attendance has been pretty sparse as well. If one is looking to make money off high school soccer stadium rental, it will be quite a while yet.

[yankee]

Mitchell Osborne committed to Tulsa today. :notworthy

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=971735&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

[SLC]

Mitchell Osborne committed to Tulsa today. :notworthy

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=971735&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=


Excellent news. Mitchell is a heck of a player and I fully expect him to rise to a 4 star by the end of the season. Tulsa is getting a very good LB'r.


Congrats to Mitchell and the Osborne family.:)

[dragonpants]

Excellent news. Mitchell is a heck of a player and I fully expect him to rise to a 4 star by the end of the season. Tulsa is getting a very good LB'r.


Congrats to Mitchell and the Osborne family.:)

Congrats to the Osbornes. I wonder what schools would have offered after the first few games? This kid is amazing. It appears as though there is a lot more pressure to commit early now than when I was being recruited back in the early 80's of course you can gather lots more information now. There was no internet or DVDS that you could copy etc. Getting a coach to send his only copy of an 8mm was torture and of course I was not nearly as good as these kids were and played in New York which is not a hot bed of high school football talent. I am assuming a lot of it has to do with the kids and wanting to get it over with at the same time. The constant pressure on the kids and the parents they probably want to get it done and then be able to focus on football.
With all the talent and early commitments to DI programs how can this team not be a "vision of the recent past".
Piland gets offered at Houston which is a good program and may not even be the starter. If he is not the starter will that effect his "non binding" offer and verbal commitment? I do not know how all that works.

[OakTreeUp-n-Out]

Congrats to Osborne. Selfishly I was hoping he would end up a Baylor Bear but Tulsa is a great program where I'm sure he'll do well.

[drgnbkr]

Way to go Mitchell! :notworthy Why not head to Tulsa with a ring? :p

[dragonsdaddy]

Mitchell Osborne committed to Tulsa today. :notworthy

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=971735&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

i am always sorry when a good kid gets hoodwinked by a ******-bag coach like tulsa's. maybe he'll get lucky and d-b will screw tu sooner rather than later.

[yankee]

i am always sorry when a good kid gets hoodwinked by a ******-bag coach like tulsa's. maybe he'll get lucky and d-b will screw tu sooner rather than later.

haha i knew you were going to love this! :D

i kind of wished he would have held off for at least the first few games of the season, because i had a feeling bigger offers were about to come his way. but he and his family were probably just trying to get the monkey off the back.

[dragonsdaddy]

haha i knew you were going to love this! :D

i kind of wished he would have held off for at least the first few games of the season, because i had a feeling bigger offers were about to come his way. but he and his family were probably just trying to get the monkey off the back.

i'm pretty quick to call a d-bag a d-bag when i see one.

[DrEdward]

i'm pretty quick to call a d-bag a d-bag when i see one.

Following in the tradition of the Marching Owl Band, I see. Plus I agree with them as well.

[dragonpants]

i am always sorry when a good kid gets hoodwinked by a ******-bag coach like tulsa's. maybe he'll get lucky and d-b will screw tu sooner rather than later.

Please explain.

[scotwisz]

What baseballers for Plano West play football?

Firstbaseman Ford?... that kid reminds me of ex-Washington Senator 1B Frank Howard. Harry Caray used to describe him as " Too big to be a man, not quite big enough to be a horse!"

Ryan Ford does not play football. He did as a freshman but sustained an elbow injury which was all his father needed to force him to announce his retirement from the sport to concentrate on baseball. As far as I know I do not think there are any baseball players who are also playing football.

[DrEdward]

Please explain.

The MOB performed a halftime show at the Rice-Tulsa game a few years back implying that Tulsa's coach will occupy a special ring of hell for abandoning Rice to move to Tulsa. The term "d****bag" was specifically used by the MOB in the show as applicable to the coach. Tulsa was quite offended and demanded an apology from the MOB. As I recall, they said something along the lines that they were indeed sorry, but would not apologize for the show.

DD may have more personal reasons for his view.

[dragonsdaddy]

The MOB performed a halftime show at the Rice-Tulsa game a few years back implying that Tulsa's coach will occupy a special ring of hell for abandoning Rice to move to Tulsa. The term "d****bag" was specifically used by the MOB in the show as applicable to the coach. Tulsa was quite offended and demanded an apology from the MOB. As I recall, they said something along the lines that they were indeed sorry, but would not apologize for the show.

DD may have more personal reasons for his view.

no, that's pretty close. i got a heads up about his d-bagness from a slc father of a tu player. he was spot on. if by abandoning, you mean have the pen ready to sign the agreed upon deal to extend your contract with a big raise while carrying on negotiations to return to tu. in fact, leaving the signing party when the cell phone rings to accept tu's offer. and then leaving after never saying thanks, so long, or kma to the team that played its heart out for you. d-bag is way too kind, imo.

[yankee]

no, that's pretty close. i got a heads up about his d-bagness from a slc father of a tu player. he was spot on.

http://i28.tinypic.com/140kdx4.jpg

[Southlakehawk]

i am always sorry when a good kid gets hoodwinked by a ******-bag coach like tulsa's. maybe he'll get lucky and d-b will screw tu sooner rather than later.

I teach with a lady who has a famous son who has worked with the Tulsa coach. She sent me this email a couple of years ago after he left Rice for Tulsa. You'll be able to figure out who her son is after reading the song. That Graham doesn't come off as a honest person:

OK - Those Rice folks are too smart for their own good - but I saw this on the webletter and thought it was pretty funny. It's supposed to be set to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies:



Come and listen to a story about a man named Todd
He coached the Owls for just a year, now thinks he's a football god.
Signed a brand new contract, said he would stay a while,
but it turned out his good word was just a great big pile.

A load that is, BS, bovine scatology.

Well the next thing you know the toad's a millionaire
Grossly overpaid for a coach who's only fair.
Moved back to Oklahoma, back to a smaller school
Where there are more boosters that he has yet to fool.

University of Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane

Toad says he's home now, proud to wear blue and gold
And those poor Oklahomans believe everything they're told.
But all the fans in Tulsa are in for quite a fright
When they learn the coaching genius was Major Applewhite.

Opie that is. Alabama got him.

Don't come back now, y'hear?

[DragonFan0316]

Way to go Mitchell! :notworthy Why not head to Tulsa with a ring? :p

Congrats to Mitchell, Donnie and Renae. I know y'all have roots in Oklahoma. Heres to a big ring this season and health and success in Div I.

[Champion]

I guess this is a blog which means you can express any opinion you want.... and maybe all this slamming Tulsa is an inside joke I don't get... but I would like to think all Southlake Carroll fans would be excited and pleased to see another one of our kids being recruited by any college. Perhaps those slamming Tulsa with Rice on their minds have a personal problem. I think Mitchell has lots of family in Oklahoma which may be another reason he likes Tulsa.

Slamming others is always easy behind an anonymous blog name.

[dragonsdaddy]

I guess this is a blog which means you can express any opinion you want.... and maybe all this slamming Tulsa is an inside joke I don't get... but I would like to think all Southlake Carroll fans would be excited and pleased to see another one of our kids being recruited by any college. Perhaps those slamming Tulsa with Rice on their minds have a personal problem. I think Mitchell has lots of family in Oklahoma which may be another reason he likes Tulsa.

Slamming others is always easy behind an anonymous blog name.

opinion is one thing. facts are quite another, and i have done nothing but cite facts, i started this with a wish that he could get rid of this cancer and have a better college experience. i am happy he got recruited. sorry it was there he chose, but to each his own.

and no one has to go very far to know who i am, me thinks.

[Drgnlady]

Slamming others is always easy behind an anonymous blog name.

Hey newbie! Not much anonymity on this thread of this board (not a blog!).

[DrEdward]

I guess this is a blog which means you can express any opinion you want.... and maybe all this slamming Tulsa is an inside joke I don't get... but I would like to think all Southlake Carroll fans would be excited and pleased to see another one of our kids being recruited by any college. Perhaps those slamming Tulsa with Rice on their minds have a personal problem. I think Mitchell has lots of family in Oklahoma which may be another reason he likes Tulsa.

Slamming others is always easy behind an anonymous blog name.

Every Carroll fan I am aware of wishes Mitchell and his parent the best of luck. He certainly has earned the ride. But that doesn't necessarily mean we have to like the school or head coach. DD doesn't care for the coach and I understand why. I am not fond of him for a different reason. In both the instant cases, the dislike is not of the university, but of the head coach. Significant difference.

With respect to the anonymity argument, I am under the impression that many of the Carroll posters know my identity and that of DD as well. I have no intention of posting it on here for the world, but have no problems with discussions among Carroll fans off the board. Neither of us is hiding behind a screen name.

[dragonbuck]

Every Carroll fan I am aware of wishes Mitchell and his parent the best of luck. He certainly has earned the ride. But that doesn't necessarily mean we have to like the school or head coach. DD doesn't care for the coach and I understand why. I am not fond of him for a different reason. In both the instant cases, the dislike is not of the university, but of the head coach. Significant difference.

With respect to the anonymity argument, I am under the impression that many of the Carroll posters know my identity and that of DD as well. I have no intention of posting it on here for the world, but have no problems with discussions among Carroll fans off the board. Neither of us is hiding behind a screen name.

Agree. all SLC non-newbies on this board know who DD is and respect his opinions. Disagree sometimes, but respect it. His knowledge of local football, players and D1 Universities is hard to beat.

That whole Tulsa, Arkansas, Rice revolving door of coaches makes my head spin. Even Mitch Mustang got out of that soap opera and headed to California to the land of fruits and nuts - he fits right in.

[green day]

Agree DB, DD is a 5A legend,
I think this move clears the path for total focus on team, so I favor the early commit. I pain thinking of any centric behavior dictating gridiron decisions, during one's senior year.

[dragons08]

I guess this is a blog which means you can express any opinion you want.... and maybe all this slamming Tulsa is an inside joke I don't get... but I would like to think all Southlake Carroll fans would be excited and pleased to see another one of our kids being recruited by any college. Perhaps those slamming Tulsa with Rice on their minds have a personal problem. I think Mitchell has lots of family in Oklahoma which may be another reason he likes Tulsa.

Slamming others is always easy behind an anonymous blog name.

For the most part many of us know who each other are, and many people who just "read" this thread know who some of the posters are too..

[SLC]

Agree DB, DD is a 5A legend, and I have already considered warming my home this winter with pipes bringing in the outdoor climate:)

I think this move clears the path for total focus on team, so I favor the early commit. I pain thinking of any centric behavior dictating gridiron decisions, during one's senior year.


I totally agree. I dont want a kid to make a hasty decision that is not in his/her best interest, but when a good decision can be made early, it definately allows that young man or woman to focus completely on the team, not that Mitchell wouldn't have done so anyway.

[drgnbkr]

For the most part many of us know who each other are, and many people who just "read" this thread know who some of the posters are too..

This is our thread and nobody is hiding behind anything...Congrats to Mitchell, his parents and the Dragon System that he learned beginning as a pee wee. It's been a pleasure watching all these kids grow into young men.

[green day]

not that Mitchell wouldn't have done so anyway.

Yep, like Ferris B, Ozzy is a righteous dude...

[SLC]

Yep, like Ferris B, Ozzy is a righteous dude...



I love that movie.:D:notworthy

[OakTreeUp-n-Out]

Yep, like Ferris B, Ozzy is a righteous dude...

He’s very popular, greenday. Sportos, motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, pinheads... they all adore him.

[SLC]

He’s very popular, greenday. Sportos, motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, pinheads... they all adore him.



:laugh

[green day]

He’s very popular, greenday. Sportos, motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, pinheads... they all adore him.

Now that is too funny....:notworthy

[green day]

RIP, John Hughes, you might be the finest director of my time, and certainly of my DVD library.

Back to football, I hear great stuff on the developing story of DT, Ryan Dufour, senior. I love it..

[DrEdward]

Thursday update:

The turf now completely covers the stadium's surface. The hash marks, both along the sidelines and in the central areas of the field have been cut and glued into place. Today's principal action appears to be the yard marker numerals being cut out and glued into place.

Hellas also provides CISD with a machine to spread and rake the ground rubber and sand into the turf. It attaches to a tractor and looks like a cross between Dragon Green and Kawasaki racing green. This freakin' thing has much nicer polished aluminum (I think) wheels than my truck ever dreamed about!

[4rings]

Congrats to Mitchell and the Osborne family. I have to agree with DD, Coach Graham sucks. Those players who played for him at Rice have nothing good to say about him. Nothing. For whatever reason Mitchell chose Tulsa, I can only wish him well. Nothing against the school. This rant is all directed at the coach. No Green day, not that coach. I figured you'd get all wet if I said anything about a coach.

Osborne, Rodgers, Foster, and Jackson have all committed. That's good. They can focus on the team. I imagine a few more will get some looks as well. Deservedly so.

Glad to see the field is coming together. Wish the district would somehow honor the Dragon Council who have passed with a Ring of Honor or similar at the field. They did so many great things for the district. We're going to miss them. Just not the same without them. Guess God needed them more than we did.

What team are the Dragons going to scrimmage, when, where, time? Out.

[farmerfan]

Congrats to Mitchell and the Osborne family. I have to agree with DD, Coach Graham sucks. Those players who played for him at Rice have nothing good to say about him. Nothing. For whatever reason Mitchell chose Tulsa, I can only wish him well. Nothing against the school. This rant is all directed at the coach. No Green day, not that coach. I figured you'd get all wet if I said anything about a coach.

Osborne, Rogers, Foster, and Jackson have all committed. That's good. They can focus on the team. I imagine a few more will get some looks as well. Deservedly so.

Glad to see the field is coming together. Wish the district would somehow honor the Dragon Council who have passed with a Ring of Honor or similar at the field. They did so many great things for the district. We're going to miss them. Just not the same without them. Guess God needed them more than we did.

What team are the Dragons going to scrimmage, when, where, time? Out.

I trust DD's judgment on people, heck he is friends with me so that says something ;)

That said maybe Mitchell was looking beyond the football and appreciated the academics offered at Tulsa. From my understanding Tulsa is a very very good college. So that could say something as to why he chose to commit there. Just my $.02

[SLC93]

I trust DD's judgment on people, heck he is friends with me so that says something ;)

That said maybe Mitchell was looking beyond the football and appreciated the academics offered at Tulsa. From my understanding Tulsa is a very very good college. So that could say something as to why he chose to commit there. Just my $.02

Family and education as the overpowering factors in college choice and not football? Where are your priorities?;)

[SLC]

Congrats to Mitchell and the Osborne family. I have to agree with DD, Coach Graham sucks. Those players who played for him at Rice have nothing good to say about him. Nothing. For whatever reason Mitchell chose Tulsa, I can only wish him well. Nothing against the school. This rant is all directed at the coach. No Green day, not that coach. I figured you'd get all wet if I said anything about a coach.

Osborne, Rodgers, Foster, and Jackson have all committed. That's good. They can focus on the team. I imagine a few more will get some looks as well. Deservedly so.

Glad to see the field is coming together. Wish the district would somehow honor the Dragon Council who have passed with a Ring of Honor or similar at the field. They did so many great things for the district. We're going to miss them. Just not the same without them. Guess God needed them more than we did.

What team are the Dragons going to scrimmage, when, where, time? Out.


Very well said Rings and I agree.


Carroll scrimages Grapevine at Mustang Stadium on Friday 8-21-09 at 7:30 pm.

[DrEdward]

I trust DD's judgment on people, heck he is friends with me so that says something ;)

That said maybe Mitchell was looking beyond the football and appreciated the academics offered at Tulsa. From my understanding Tulsa is a very very good college. So that could say something as to why he chose to commit there. Just my $.02

Evidently, there is some interest in the petroleum engineering program at Tulsa on Mitchell's part. This could be a challenging mix of academics and football, but clearly doable.

[farmerfan]

So Dragon friends, may I ask a year into the new district, are you guys happy wioth us or do you want to go back to the Colleyville and Grapeinve days?
We love having you all, I know 2 coaches in the district on a personal level and they love having you guys and I was wondering after looking at alll the sports this year if you all had as much fun as those in the LISD did? I hope we get you back in the next realighment. Only seems rightm don't ya think;):D

[green day]

Can't speak for all the sports, but baseball/football with the northern communities has been highly competitive. It makes no sense that Grapevine isn't in with us as a 7th school, and hard to imagine how a school across the street is in another district. I miss playing heated games against Keller.

Sending Colleyville home in both sports last season made everything seem pretty good. Looking forward to season 2

[SLC93]

So Dragon friends, may I ask a year into the new district, are you guys happy wioth us or do you want to go back to the Colleyville and Grapeinve days?
We love having you all, I know 2 coaches in the district on a personal level and they love having you guys and I was wondering after looking at alll the sports this year if you all had as much fun as those in the LISD did? I hope we get you back in the next realighment. Only seems rightm don't ya think;):D

Personally, I love this district and the programs in it. Well, except for Coppell, of course.;) As a fan it is much more entertaining and exciting to know that every week you're playing a team with a legitimate shot at bumping you off. It's also great to have district mates with some real tradition and die hard fans. I love having four programs with titles on the gridiron, another that is a real up and comer and another that hates our guts. Love it! Now, if we could just relocate you all to up and down 1709 and hwy 26 .....:D

[SLCDad]

So Dragon friends, may I ask a year into the new district, are you guys happy wioth us or do you want to go back to the Colleyville and Grapeinve days?
We love having you all, I know 2 coaches in the district on a personal level and they love having you guys and I was wondering after looking at alll the sports this year if you all had as much fun as those in the LISD did? I hope we get you back in the next realighment. Only seems rightm don't ya think;):D

The LISD is great. The schools are great. The level of competition is great.

However, I miss the rivalries with Grapevine, Collleyville, Keller and Northwest. Since these cities border Southlake they are more natural rivalries than LISD schools IMHO.

My perfect district would be: SLC, Coppell, Grapevine, Colleyville Heritage, Northwest, Trinity, LD Bell, Keller and Keller Central.

[dragonpants]

Can't speak for all the sports, but baseball/football with the northern communities has been highly competitive. It makes no sense that Grapevine isn't in with us as a 7th school, and hard to imagine how a school across the street is in another district. I miss playing heated games against Keller.

Sending Colleyville home in both sports last season made everything seem pretty good. Looking forward to season 2

We only have 6 teams and it would make some sense to add Grapevine and Colleyville to our district and have Trinity, Keller schools Bell, Haltom NW and Richland in a district that would be 7 teams and we would have 8, although Carroll and Trinity in a district together would be awesome for football anyway.

[crunked9]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

[crunked9]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

I'll go first..

C

[crunked9]

I'll go first..

C

And I guess technically under Wasson

[15Adragon]

We only have 6 teams and it would make some sense to add Grapevine and Colleyville to our district and have Trinity, Keller schools Bell, Haltom NW and Richland in a district that would be 7 teams and we would have 8, although Carroll and Trinity in a district together would be awesome for football anyway.

I'm glad all of these scenario's keep Coppell in our district. Nice to have them to kick around. ;):cool::D

[dragonpants]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

H. Have lived here and enjoyed the program since 2005.Have a stepson who is going into 8th grade and plays for CMS.

[E-Vol-ution]

H) other.
I respect the program, like some of the posters and keep an eye on them among other teams we would like to beat the socks off of should we ever play. :D
Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

[slcdragonfan]

F, and have kids at Carroll, one in Color Guard. I also take your money when you park. ;) Thank you very much.

[green day]

e...

[the_great_state_of_TExas]

E.

[DrEdward]

Guess I rate an "F."

[CCHS77]

bored at work on friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with southlake carroll??

We will break it down,

a) played at carroll under ledbetter

b) played at carroll under rap

c) played at carroll under dodge

d) played at carroll under wasson

e) have/had a kid that play/played under a - d

f) live/lived in southlake and just enjoy the carroll program

g) live outside of southlake and just enjoy the carroll program

h) other, explain

eee

[15Adragon]

crunked9,

You should have included:

a). Played at Carroll under Branum (during the Carter Administration :eek:)

A little CHS history-

Branum left Carroll to become head coach at 4 or 5A Katy and was replaced by Ledbetter. Coach Branum was a State Championship QB for Brownwood under the legendary Gordon Wood. We had Coach Wood speak at one of our athletic banquets.

[SLC93]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

I'll give you an A

[SLC93]

crunked9,

You should have included:

a). Played at Carroll under Branum (during the Carter Administration :eek:)

A little CHS history-

Branum left Carroll to become head coach at 4 or 5A Katy and was replaced by Ledbetter. Coach Branum was a State Championship QB for Brownwood under the legendary Gordon Wood. We had Coach Wood speak at one of our athletic banquets.

Reaching back. Funny the little connections between Carroll and Katy. You have Branum going there. They also gave us a really good administrator, Steve Johnson. I thin his son played a little ball for us. Dan? Dane? Something like that.:D

[15Adragon]

Reaching back. Funny the little connections between Carroll and Katy. You have Branum going there. They also gave us a really good administrator, Steve Johnson. I thin his son played a little ball for us. Dan? Dane? Something like that.:D

I heard that was how we got Dane, but I didn't know that it was Katy. I had heard Houston. That is a good one. :cool:

Yes we are connected to Katy and that is scary.

[SLC]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain


F. and I guess technically G also.

[SLC]

Reaching back. Funny the little connections between Carroll and Katy. You have Branum going there. They also gave us a really good administrator, Steve Johnson. I thin his son played a little ball for us. Dan? Dane? Something like that.:D



Yep. We are certainly connected to Katy in more ways than just a couple of title games....Didn't we also have a volleyball coach go to Katy a few years back?

[dragon]

f

or

H have kids that will play for a coach yet to be named, j/k, I'm all for Hal and staff this year


the ring of honor is a great idea, renaming the stadium after Ledbetter would be a good start

[SLC]

So Dragon friends, may I ask a year into the new district, are you guys happy wioth us or do you want to go back to the Colleyville and Grapeinve days?
We love having you all, I know 2 coaches in the district on a personal level and they love having you guys and I was wondering after looking at alll the sports this year if you all had as much fun as those in the LISD did? I hope we get you back in the next realighment. Only seems rightm don't ya think;):D


We talked about this on the phone last night. I love the 65 from an athletic standpoint. We have great competition from top to bottom and we still get to have our battles with Sloppell. I liked playing the Vine too, but maybe we can start having a yearly nondistrict game with them. No sense in putting us back to the 55 becuase as you and I said, it would go from carroll owning that district to trnity owning it to Carroll and trinity owning it. Besides, Carroll/Trinity matchups should be reserved for the post season if we should meet or maybe nondistrict. I anticipate we remain in the 65 on the next realignment and will be happy if it stays that way.

[GoDragons]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

Lived in Southlake for about 11 years now - daughter is a cheerleader at the high school. Our family loves football in Texas!

[Drgnlady]

H

The one and only ex-drill team mom. I never leave after half-time!

[slcdragonfan]

H

The one and only ex-drill team mom. I never leave after half-time!

:D
Neither will I... I'm there until the stadium's empty....

[Green Dragon]

E and F
Should be E - Dodge and E - Wasson. Been here 20 years and still remember my first game at ODS way back in the wonder years of the early 90's. I was totally blown away by the team, Coach Ledbetter and by the community spirit and pride. Couldn't wait for my two son's to grow old enough to play for them. Never looked back...Dragons all the way!

[Grapeguy]

F ,but more precisely, live in CISD

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

[drgnbkr]

F.. Just getting the third child through the Carroll system...He is the last and started in Kindergarten at Johnson...Will be Sr. Class President, member of Crew and saw the 93, 02, 04, 05 and 06 State title games with me.

[DrEdward]

We talked about this on the phone last night. I love the 65 from an athletic standpoint. We have great competition from top to bottom and we still get to have our battles with Sloppell. I liked playing the Vine too, but maybe we can start having a yearly nondistrict game with them. No sense in putting us back to the 55 becuase as you and I said, it would go from carroll owning that district to trnity owning it to Carroll and trinity owning it. Besides, Carroll/Trinity matchups should be reserved for the post season if we should meet or maybe nondistrict. I anticipate we remain in the 65 on the next realignment and will be happy if it stays that way.

Afraid that we don't have much say as to what district we end up in, especially with Keller and Northwest building schools like crazy I am fine with 6-5A and have a good time, for the most part. The only real "complaint" is Hwy 121 traffic and tolls which we managed to avoid in 5-5A.

I would not hold out too much hope for nondistrict football games with ghs. They have always been very reluctant to play Carroll unless we were in the same district with them. That may change under new coaching direction, but I sort of doubt it.

[DrEdward]

It appears that we now have a large logo in the middle of the new turf!! Very cool.

The letters are being cut and glued into the end zones currently. So this thing may well be ready for the first intrasquad scrimmage at this pace.

When it is finished, REB Photo says he will have a gigapan photo available on line and in his store. These things are amazing.

[dragonsdaddy]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

interested to know if there are any a&e's?

[JagFan]

Afraid that we don't have much say as to what district we end up in, especially with Keller and Northwest building schools like crazy I am fine with 6-5A and have a good time, for the most part. The only real "complaint" is Hwy 121 traffic and tolls which we managed to avoid in 5-5A.

I would not hold out too much hope for nondistrict football games with ghs. They have always been very reluctant to play Carroll unless we were in the same district with them. That may change under new coaching direction, but I sort of doubt it.

Doc if you will remind me I will get you guys directions to FM and Lewisville by going over the dam and up 2499 to these games. Saves time on the traffic and the headache of 114 and 121.

[SLC]

Afraid that we don't have much say as to what district we end up in, especially with Keller and Northwest building schools like crazy I am fine with 6-5A and have a good time, for the most part. The only real "complaint" is Hwy 121 traffic and tolls which we managed to avoid in 5-5A.
I would not hold out too much hope for nondistrict football games with ghs. They have always been very reluctant to play Carroll unless we were in the same district with them. That may change under new coaching direction, but I sort of doubt it.



I hear on the traffic complaints Doc, but I have no sympathy in that department because I have to drive hwy 75 regardless.:D


But I do get what you are saying in regards to 121...No doubt it sucks.

[Champion]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

E and F for me

[DrEdward]

Doc if you will remind me I will get you guys directions to FM and Lewisville by going over the dam and up 2499 to these games. Saves time on the traffic and the headache of 114 and 121.

Thanks. Over the dam and up Long Prarie is how many of us typically head to Flower Mound, Lewisville and Marcus. Hebron is the worst of the trips (and yes I know I am complaining about nothing.) Going to coppell just sucks no matter what. ;)

[SLC13]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

F...... unless being a former neighbor of crunked9 moves me into the "other" category. :D

[Southlakehawk]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

CISD employee.

Yesterday I took pictures of the field w/ the Dragon logo on it and I'll upload them here sometime today. The field looks sharp:notworthy

[Drgnlady]

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CISD employee.

Yesterday I took pictures of the field w/ the Dragon logo on it and I'll upload them here sometime today. The field looks sharp:notworthy

HURRY! Can't wait to see it.

[Drgnlady]

F.. Just getting the third child through the Carroll system...He is the last and started in Kindergarten at Johnson...Will be Sr. Class President, member of Crew and saw the 93, 02, 04, 05 and 06 State title games with me.

Impressive! :notworthy

[drgnbkr]

Just walked out on the new turf..they are still finishing up, but I really like the two-tone they did. Inside the field of play is Carroll green, outside the lines is a darker green. Really looks sharp and the logo is awesome! We'll finally be able to read Carroll / Dragons in the black end zones!

[ScottS]

Bored at work on Friday, so, just felt like learning stuff.....

What is everyone's connecting with Southlake Carroll??

We will break it down,

A) Played at Carroll under Ledbetter

B) Played at Carroll under Rap

C) Played at Carroll under Dodge

D) Played at Carroll under Wasson

E) Have/had a kid that play/played under A - D

F) Live/Lived in Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

G) Live outside of Southlake and just enjoy the Carroll Program

H) Other, Explain

F for me. I only have daughters, so I can't get to D or E.

[Southlake Carroll Dragons]

I went and saw the new turf at dragon stadium today and WOW!!!!! it looks very very very nice!!!!!! The dragon logo in the middle looks very nice and its darker green turf than the last turf.:notworthy:):):):)

[15Adragon]

F.. Just getting the third child through the Carroll system...He is the last and started in Kindergarten at Johnson...Will be Sr. Class President, member of Crew and saw the 93, 02, 04, 05 and 06 State title games with me.

:notworthy:notworthy

I'm sure he was cut from some good cloth.

[Southlakehawk]

HURRY! Can't wait to see it.
Here ya go drgnlady(and everybody else)

http://i27.tinypic.com/1o9ic1.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2ezgz9h.jpg

[33Blood]

F and H. Wife taught there and other family members coached/taught there and my kids started school there.

[DrEdward]

Just walked out on the new turf..they are still finishing up, but I really like the two-tone they did. Inside the field of play is Carroll green, outside the lines is a darker green. Really looks sharp and the logo is awesome! We'll finally be able to read Carroll / Dragons in the black end zones!

Whew! I thought it might just have been me who saw the two different tones of green on the playing surface. It is an interesting effect. Any soccer players/parents have any reaction to the look?

The letters in the end zones most decidedly pop out now. Yet while they did not do so before in person, they did on tv.

[ScottS]

SLHawk,
Thanks for posting it. It looks great.

[Champion]

Here ya go drgnlady(and everybody else)

http://i27.tinypic.com/1o9ic1.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2ezgz9h.jpg

WOW! looking great .... thanks for the shots. Interested in how it feels compared to the old field? Not that I ever stepped foot on the old field.

[drgnbkr]

WOW! looking great .... thanks for the shots. Interested in how it feels compared to the old field? Not that I ever stepped foot on the old field.

It seems real shaggy, but they haven't put the rubber sand down yet. that picture doesn't really show the contrast between the playing surface and outside the lines.

[slcdragonfan]

re: new RUG....
Gawd! that is beautiful! Love the Dragon....

[SLC]

Here ya go drgnlady(and everybody else)

http://i27.tinypic.com/1o9ic1.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2ezgz9h.jpg



Very very nice. Was by there today myself, I didn't take any pics though. It looks absolutely beautiful and as Doc said the new white lettering and numbering really pop and that Dragon is freakin awesome. I've got good feelings about this season and the new field add to it.

[Champion]

I am probably way behind everyone else on this but maybe there is hope for Jerry to host some HS football. I know the teams agreed to play on Labor Day because that was convenient for Jerry. I think I heard SLC was invited to this but didn't want to play on a Monday. See the post below:

http://www.prepticket.com/news/market/tx/id/2410

[CCCSportsFan]

Whew! I thought it might just have been me who saw the two different tones of green on the playing surface. It is an interesting effect. Any soccer players/parents have any reaction to the look?

The letters in the end zones most decidedly pop out now. Yet while they did not do so before in person, they did on tv.

Doc, it looks outstanding! My daughter loves it and will
enjoy playing her senior year of Lady Dragon soccer on
the new turf!!

[QQQ]

With the official start of practice in less than 24 hours, let's give the fans a little practice with the following 10 questions every Dragon fan should know:

1. Who are our play by play guys on the radio this fall?

2. Who are our new principal and athletic director?

3. How much is parking at ballgames this season?

4. Who are the offensive and defensive coordinators?

5. What color pants will the Dragons be wearing during the regular season?

6. Which sideline are the chains going to be on this season?

7. Who are the Dragons playing on Homecoming this year?

8. What tune does the band play as the Dragons take the field?

9. What time do the freshman/JV games start on Thursdays?

10. Lastly, who is the voice of Dragon Stadium?

[ScottS]

Any SL Dragon coverage on Twitter?