drgnbndfan35
12-02-2005, 01:43 PM
There's been talk about it in various polls, but I just wanted to see what everyone thought about the 2005 team compared to the last 4 years.
I tend to think that this is quite possibly the best we've had. 2002 was when we really came out with the spread offense and dominated schools that had never seen it used effectively. A lot of our success that year was because of, but not limited to, the quick strike offense that nobody could seem to get a grasp on. One thing they did have that we don't this year is an exceptional special team unit with Garrett Hartley and Tre Selari at punt return.
2003, while a great team, obviously did not measure up to the others. I still cringe when I see footage from That game on tv. *shudder*
Last year's team was amazing. The play off games were some of the best I've ever seen, with Abilene and the SV games coming to mind. Aaron Luna was dominate in pretty much all aspects of the game, and the offense was bigger and tougher than they had been.
This year has been a combination of almost everything good from the last few years. The offense is just as explosive, except deeper with a strong rotation going in. The one thing I really think about though is the unstoppable defense. We haven't had a first half touchdown in playoffs yet. Impressive, and even more so when you consider our opponents: Irving Mac, Allen, and 'I can guarantee a win' Abilene. The special teams were rough at the beginning of the season, but have steadily improved over the season and are definitely a force to be reckoned with. With an offense as great as those in past, and with a defense to match it, I can't help but see this year at the top. Their playoff run has been extraordinary, and I expect the same determined play for the next 3 weeks.
The season isn't over yet, and if we don't get the title, then I'd be hard pressed to stick with my choice. But just from what I've seen and know, 2005 is the best yet.
Beat Irving Mac! Err..I mean Abilene! Oh wait, Plano! They're all the same after awhile ;)
I tend to think that this is quite possibly the best we've had. 2002 was when we really came out with the spread offense and dominated schools that had never seen it used effectively. A lot of our success that year was because of, but not limited to, the quick strike offense that nobody could seem to get a grasp on. One thing they did have that we don't this year is an exceptional special team unit with Garrett Hartley and Tre Selari at punt return.
2003, while a great team, obviously did not measure up to the others. I still cringe when I see footage from That game on tv. *shudder*
Last year's team was amazing. The play off games were some of the best I've ever seen, with Abilene and the SV games coming to mind. Aaron Luna was dominate in pretty much all aspects of the game, and the offense was bigger and tougher than they had been.
This year has been a combination of almost everything good from the last few years. The offense is just as explosive, except deeper with a strong rotation going in. The one thing I really think about though is the unstoppable defense. We haven't had a first half touchdown in playoffs yet. Impressive, and even more so when you consider our opponents: Irving Mac, Allen, and 'I can guarantee a win' Abilene. The special teams were rough at the beginning of the season, but have steadily improved over the season and are definitely a force to be reckoned with. With an offense as great as those in past, and with a defense to match it, I can't help but see this year at the top. Their playoff run has been extraordinary, and I expect the same determined play for the next 3 weeks.
The season isn't over yet, and if we don't get the title, then I'd be hard pressed to stick with my choice. But just from what I've seen and know, 2005 is the best yet.
Beat Irving Mac! Err..I mean Abilene! Oh wait, Plano! They're all the same after awhile ;)