What happened to LP?

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

What was going on in the second half? Sheesh. :o

[LPanther]

Lufkin got dominated in the second half. It's that simple.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

I thought it was close around the half?

[pack98]

SLC cam in with a great gameplan and just shut us down the second half and they are the real dea. we just came up against a better team than us. nothing to be ashamed of things happen and i am so proud of the panthers.

the pack will be back.

GO PANTHERS

SLC best wishes in the State Game.

[WildcatFan]

I told everyone this would happen, done deal good job Dragons

[pack98]

It was 20-26 at the half. then SLC just went scoring crazy.

great halftime adjustments by SLC.

[KLH75287]

SLC made the right adjustments at the half and LP stayed in the locker room it seems. They are having their way with The Pack this half.

GG PACK..... Let's do it again in '06

Congrats SLC.... Good Luck with Katy

[SLCDRGN]

The Lufkin Panthers showed a lot of class today. They will be back next year and should have a solid team. Carroll may be down a little next year, but you never know for sure. If SLC falls short next year, I will follow Lufkin as my second favorate team!!

[pack98]

what can you say about SLC?? besides they are a damn good team.

the pack will be back.

GO PANTHERS

[Pack Backer]

First of all, SLC scored right before half time and went into the locker room with the momentum. Then, on Lufkin's first possession of the second half, they faked a punt and it failed giving SLC the ball at the 50. Four plays later they are in the zone and the game is over. Simple as that.

Lufkin had 26 total yards in the 3rd quarter. Outlaw was asked after the game what SLC did different in the second half and said he didn't know.

Give the Dragons credit, they are the best team in the nation. I don't look for the Katy game to be that close. Both teams are very disciplined, but I think Carroll's defense is better than in years past and this helps their already good offense.

Going to go ahead and give a prediction already: SLC 37
Katy 24

[BigWhiteJake]

What do you mean what happened to LP? They should be proud to just have hung with SLC, thats a major accomplishment, especially without your starting QB. I'll tell you straight up, if we lost Andy, we would probably just forfeit to Southlake. 37-24 lol, yeah right...

[slcsportsfan]

For LP fans only. Is this the first time Hewitt looked average agianst a receiver? Jacobson had his way with him today. Just wanted to know if Hewitt had an off day or is Jacobson that good.

[Ladypack34]

Good job to SLC..and Good Luck against Katy

Our boys played a hard game..not a very good one...but they played hard...We played a GREAT team in SLC...and one of us had to go home and unfortunately it was us...our boys were nervous and it showed through all of our penalties..

Great game SLC

BE READY FOR US NEXT YEAR TEXAS....

THE PACK WILL BE BACK!!

[SLCDRGN]

Adjustments made at the half by the SLC defensive coaching staff & SLC taking it to a higher level spelled trouble for LP in the second half. That second fake punt was the turning point of the game. The dragons began to smell blood and then went in for the kill. I believe Outlaw went to the well 1 to many times with that second fake punt. I also believe Lufkin came out a little soft in the second half and the Dragons were ready to salt it away. SLC made too many blunders in the first half and did not get the chance to "KILL THEIR WILL" as Dodge has stated in previous games. The second half was an indication of how much better SLC was than Lufkin. I firmly believe next year will be Lufkins turn. They are returning a lot of starters!! If we meet again in the semi's next year, Lufkin better be ready to come to Dragon Stadium. It will be Dodges choice and he owes Outlaw for playing in such a tiny stadium!!

[COVE THUNDER]

Way to fight the good fight Panthers.. Hope to play yall again next year... Hellava season.. :)

[slcfbstar05]

...going to state.....

[CCoveAtState]

Way to go SLC ! never felt like LP was a second half team, with out those refs. in the cove & LP game we might have been playing SLC! :cool:

Good luck at state SLC!

[Ladypack34]

Way to go SLC ! never felt like LP was a second half team, with out those refs. in the cove & LP game we might have been playing SLC! :cool:

Good luck at state SLC!


what a stupid comment...

well guess what you didnt get passed us..so it is what it is...how stupid!...lol the refs???!!!!

[VB Pack Fan]

For LP fans only. Is this the first time Hewitt looked average agianst a receiver? Jacobson had his way with him today. Just wanted to know if Hewitt had an off day or is Jacobson that good.

Hewitt had a goin injury two weeks ago. He could not play up to his usual standard against Cove, if anyone noticed, that is why he played safety much of the day. BuT SLC was just the better team today, they played great second half ball to defeat my "pack"

[slcsportsfan]

thanks for clarify that. I know last year he had an injury and had heard he came back better than ever. Still a hell of a competitor.

[VB Pack Fan]

Adjustments made at the half by the SLC defensive coaching staff & SLC taking it to a higher level spelled trouble for LP in the second half. That second fake punt was the turning point of the game. The dragons began to smell blood and then went in for the kill. I believe Outlaw went to the well 1 to many times with that second fake punt. I also believe Lufkin came out a little soft in the second half and the Dragons were ready to salt it away. SLC made too many blunders in the first half and did not get the chance to "KILL THEIR WILL" as Dodge has stated in previous games. The second half was an indication of how much better SLC was than Lufkin. I firmly believe next year will be Lufkins turn. They are returning a lot of starters!! If we meet again in the semi's next year, Lufkin better be ready to come to Dragon Stadium. It will be Dodges choice and he owes Outlaw for playing in such a tiny stadium!!

There where more than enough seats on the SLC side.....:D

[Ladypack34]

There where more than enough seats on the SLC side.....:D


yeah the SLC fans complained all week about the stadium bein too small..and they couldnt even fill it up:confused: :rolleyes:

[slcsportsfan]

Were any Pack fans surprised that they could not sit on the SLC side?

[Ladypack34]

We werent tryin to sit over there...we were just tryin to get in the gate over there

[VB Pack Fan]

thanks for clarify that. I know last year he had an injury and had heard he came back better than ever. Still a hell of a competitor.
He had ACL tear last year, but he has not been a 100% all year, it takes more time for that to heal. I think the long season stated to wear that knee down for him.

[slcsportsfan]

Like I said, that kid is one hell of a player. For him to be that good with the injuries he's had, he'll be just fine at the next level. Classy player.

[VB Pack Fan]

That green machine of SLC is something to see, someone ask in another thread a few weeks ago if anyone would beat you guys. Back then I said no and I have not changed my mine, this was a well played game today.

[Favpack]

I'll give more analysis later - but SLC definitely made good halftime adjustments. The last minute of the first half was a huge momentum shift. Lufkin made a beautiful pass to SLC 20 that was called back by a ghost offensive interference - one of several terrible calls. The next play Thomas got his arm hit and the ball ended up in a lb's lap. SLC capitalized on a beautiful pass. So, rather being LP - 23 or 27- SLC 20 -- it's the other way around.

SLC made great adjustments - really they just started stunting up the middle and it paid off big time a few plays. The Lufkin D simply ran out of emotional gas - not sure why, but they did.

[pack4life]

It's easy. It took SLC one half to figure out we were a one dimensional team on offense today, and when they figured it out we couldnt run the football anymore. Ralph, for what it's worth, did a hell of a job today, and I am proud of him.

[SLCDad]

yeah the SLC fans complained all week about the stadium bein too small..and they couldnt even fill it up:confused: :rolleyes:I was at a Christmas Party last night (Friday). About 25 people were in attendance and all were SLC fans. Most of them go to almost all of the SLC games. Many are season ticket holders. NONE went to the Lufkin game. Why? They knew the stadium was small and they felt like they would have to travel 4 hours and then arrive 2 hours early just to get a real seat. That was how most people felt. If the stadium was larger many would have gone. I think the small stadium and the weather kept many SLC fans at home.

I'm grateful to be playing at Texas Stadium next week. EVERYBODY will be there no doubt.

[SLCDad]

I'll give more analysis later - but SLC definitely made good halftime adjustments. The last minute of the first half was a huge momentum shift. Lufkin made a beautiful pass to SLC 20 that was called back by a ghost offensive interference - one of several terrible calls.If I'm not mistaken, Dez pushed off with both hands on that play. I'd like to see the film to confirm.

[Clinishia_2004]

Congratulations to SLC on yet another shot at the championship. I would like to say that I am dissapointed at the Lufkin fans for their lack of encouragement during the second half. The players were already discouraged due to the scoring by the other team but, for them to look up and their fans we're discouraged too, that couldn't have felt good. I was upset with the O-line in the second half, they hung the QB out to dry. But Lufkin played one hell of a first half and i'm proud of them. The Purple Swarm will return next year and this time we'll go ALL THE WAY TO STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Clinishia_2004]

[ Lufkin made a beautiful pass to SLC 20 that was called back by a ghost offensive interference - one of several terrible calls.
[/QUOTE]
I totaly agree with you on the terrible calls. Can someone explain to me how the yardage goes on penalties? It just made me uneasy that when and I did say when the officials called a penalty on SLC they lost only 5yrds and everytime Lufkin got a penalty we lost no less than 10- 15yrds? Is their something that i'm missing?

[SLCDad]

The Purple Swarm will return next year and this time we'll go ALL THE WAY TO STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!No one would be surprised if that happened. Best of luck.

[gwdaddy]

[ Lufkin made a beautiful pass to SLC 20 that was called back by a ghost offensive interference - one of several terrible calls.

I totaly agree with you on the terrible calls. Can someone explain to me how the yardage goes on penalties? It just made me uneasy that when and I did say when the officials called a penalty on SLC they lost only 5yrds and everytime Lufkin got a penalty we lost no less than 10- 15yrds? Is their something that i'm missing?[/QUOTE]

Is there something you're missing? Other than an understanding of the yardage assessments for specific infractions, I can't think of a thing!:rolleyes:

[drgnbkr]

yeah the SLC fans complained all week about the stadium bein too small..and they couldnt even fill it up:confused: :rolleyes:

A lot of fans I know were reluctant to come because of the size of the stadium...We'll have over 30,000 next week vs Katy...good game Pack...it was a great first half..I thought Thomas was a warrior today considering..

[PantherStang84]

It will be Dodges choice and he owes Outlaw for playing in such a tiny stadium!!

You may be right. However, for all of the whining and crying this week. SLC did not even fill up their side of the stands.

I just want to say how proud I was of Ralph Thomas today. He carried a huge load today and did it with poise and determination.

Lufkin had nothing to be ashamed of today. They got beat, but they definately didn't back down. What a great bunch of kids!

[drgnbkr]

I'll give more analysis later - but SLC definitely made good halftime adjustments. The last minute of the first half was a huge momentum shift. Lufkin made a beautiful pass to SLC 20 that was called back by a ghost offensive interference - one of several terrible calls. The next play Thomas got his arm hit and the ball ended up in a lb's lap. SLC capitalized on a beautiful pass. So, rather being LP - 23 or 27- SLC 20 -- it's the other way around.

SLC made great adjustments - really they just started stunting up the middle and it paid off big time a few plays. The Lufkin D simply ran out of emotional gas - not sure why, but they did.

Good visiting with you today Fav...as we saw it Dez pushed off a lot today & with both hands extended on that play...he definately did'nt "own" Simpson today...I'd have to say Simpson played the game of his life & it was the other way around...great job by your guys..I think it was too much to ask of a game Ralph Thomas...

[lpfanforever]

yeah there were some bad calls, but there is nothign we can do about that besides not getting refs from that chapter again, maybe.lol

i think it was really nice for coach dodge to talk to ralph and gosh i forget who the other one was, after the game today.

i was really suprised to see that carrolls side wasn't full with all the complaining we heard this week about the stadium being to small.


o well life goes on... good season pack,nothing to hang your heads about.

good luck SLC in the state game!
hope to see yall next year.

[PackAttack2005]

SLC will have 30,000 next week not because of the stadium, but because you only need to drive 15 minutes to get to Texas Stadium.

If the game today HAD been at Texas Stadium, there would have be 15000 Lufkin fans there. We don't complain about the stadium, we just go!

Good win by SLC, I am sorry we could not play you @ 100% today, however those are the breaks of the game. Not only did we lose a good quarterback, we also lost a great reciever because we had to move him to QB. Congratulations and good luck against Katy.

[drgnbkr]

SLC will have 30,000 next week not because of the stadium, but because you only need to drive 15 minutes to get to Texas Stadium.

If the game today HAD been at Texas Stadium, there would have be 15000 Lufkin fans there. We don't complain about the stadium, we just go!

Good win by SLC, I am sorry we could not play you @ 100% today, however those are the breaks of the game. Not only did we lose a good quarterback, we also lost a great reciever because we had to move him to QB. Congratulations and good luck against Katy.

I thought Ralph gave it all he had & did an amazing job considering...we missed Renfro on our side....McKay more than made up for his absence though...unbelievable catches against great coverage!

[DragonBand06]

I just want to say how proud I was of Ralph Thomas today. He carried a huge load today and did it with poise and determination.

Lufkin had nothing to be ashamed of today. They got beat, but they definately didn't back down. What a great bunch of kids!

For a backup, Thomas played like a pro!

I still think that Lufkin is an awesome team, especially for hanging with us the first half. Just a great ball club and a bunch of classy guys. Great job Lufkin, and if SLC doesn't make it next year, I hope you guys do!

D-Band06

P.S. Did you hear our band?

[Packattack94]

Dragonband06,
One hell of a game goodluck at state. You guys rocked.:)

[SLCDRGN]

If the game would have been played at a site with adequate seating, there would have been a lot more SLC people & SLC followers who would have been at the game. There was no guarantee mid-week there would be tickets at the gate for sale. I called SFA & they said there would not be tickets available at the gate. I wonder if Lufkin officials might have helped persuade SFA officials to reply in this manor?? Either way it did not matter. SLC rolled in the second half BIG......

We could have cared less where we played, hell....look at the score today....I actually think some of the Lufkin fans thought we were scared to play in NAC....I believe quite a few LP fans actually flattered themselves with this theory. ALL WE WANTED WAS A STADIUM THAT WOULD HOLD OUR OWN & OUR FOLLOWERS!!!!

[PACK]

For LP fans only. Is this the first time Hewitt looked average agianst a receiver? Jacobson had his way with him today. Just wanted to know if Hewitt had an off day or is Jacobson that good.

No one has mentioned it for obvious reasons, but Hewitt pulled a growen muscle late in the game last week against Cove. You could really tell and I just felt for the guy. He gave it everything he had. I know it killed him not to be able to perform at the level he has all year. Take nothing away from Jacobson though. He is a good receiver.

[VB Pack Fan]

Quit complaining about the calls, most of those penalties were call right. Lufkin was doomed anyway after loosing Claybon, and Willis on defense.Putting Ralph at qb took away a weapoon. You can,t expect him do have a outstanding game against them, he only had one week to prepare.Alot of those td,s could have been stopped if the db,s would turn around and see the ball, simply as that, you got to turn your head to defend the pass.

[VB Pack Fan]

No one has mentioned it for obvious reasons, but Hewitt pulled a growen muscle late in the game last week against Cove. You could really tell and I just felt for the guy. He gave it everything he had. I know it killed him not to be able to perform at the level he has all year. Take nothing away from Jacobson though. He is a good receiver.

I mentioned it on the first page of this thread.........:)

[PACK]

If the game would have been played at a site with adequate seating, there would have been a lot more SLC people & SLC followers who would have been at the game. There was no guarantee mid-week there would be tickets at the gate for sale. I called SFA & they said there would not be tickets available at the gate. I wonder if Lufkin officials might have helped persuade SFA officials to reply in this manor?? Either way it did not matter. SLC rolled in the second half BIG......

We could have cared less where we played, hell....look at the score today....I actually think some of the Lufkin fans thought we were scared to play in NAC....I believe quite a few LP fans actually flattered themselves with this theory. ALL WE WANTED WAS A STADIUM THAT WOULD HOLD OUR OWN & OUR FOLLOWERS!!!!

Well you had 7500 tickets with the option of getting 1500 more after you sold those. Officials stated you only presold 1900. I've heard no one say they didn't have a ticket that wanted one. I talked to some of your fans and they stated that it would be a test to see how well your fans travel. I thought your side of the stadium was very respectable to be 4 hours away, but you still didn't by no means fill your side up. SO, I don't think you can use the size of the stadium argument anymore. It wouldn't have mattered if you had seating 20K, those that wanted to make the trip and support them team did. Those that didn't just want to complain and use the size issue as an excuse!