***official allen eagles thread***

[E-Vol-ution]

Compared to other programs in the state, this staff consistently manages to do less with more. I refuse to continue to believe that we have an elite coaching staff.

But you were so full of yourself through last week. (not the team......you):cool:

[dmo069]

But you were so full of yourself through last week. (not the team......you):cool:

I was drinking the koolaid ...

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Compared to other programs in the state, this staff consistently manages to do less with more. I refuse to continue to believe that we have an elite coaching staff.
OK that is your opinion, but still I dont see how they are a disgrace or let any one down. And to say that you hope that some of them read this is low down.

[eagleone]

Yes, I agree fully with the statement that the Allen coaching staff does less with more. Let's look at the facts- Allen has the best or will have soon the best football facilities in the state, Allen has a wealth of talent and feeder program like no other HS in the state, and Allen has probably the best fan support out there. The other 8-5A schools share their talent between 3 or 4 other schools. Just by the set-up Allen should win the district every year. Almost any coaching staff could win with this system. However, the playoffs seem to tell a different story. Allen has lost many times in the playoffs over the last 10 years to teams with less talent. Why is that? and Why do parents and fans accept this every year and say"It was a good year and the guys worked their tails off" How did Southlake rattle off 5 state championships in a row? Answer-Championship caliber Coaching! Time for one to be at Allen. The current staff are district winning caliber. Wake up and demand and expect more. The players deserve it as well as the parents and fans!

[TrojanWebman]

I disagree. If this statement was true, they would have the players ready for every game. That did not happen this year. The coaching staff was a disgrace. They let the fans, and most importantly, the players down. I hope some of them are reading this, because they need to know that words cannot describe how bad they were. They should all be ashamed.

I thought high school football was supposed to be more than just about winning. One thing for sure, talk like this WILL get you a new coaching staff. There are many schools that would love to have the ones you have now. Permian comes to mind.

Which school do you propose to take this magical coaching staff from? Southlake? They haven't won the championship recently so they aren't any better than what you have now. Trinity? Our staff has only succeeded on a few odd years. Lineweaver has won 3 championships after coaching how many seasons at Trinity? Good thing we didn't fire him after losing on the even years.

It's not just about winning games. If that is all your coaching staff is interested in (to please the fans and supporters that demand it), your players will miss out on so much more to learn. Just saying.

[bigdaddydog]

Yes, I agree fully with the statement that the Allen coaching staff does less with more. Let's look at the facts- Allen has the best or will have soon the best football facilities in the state, Allen has a wealth of talent and feeder program like no other HS in the state, and Allen has probably the best fan support out there. The other 8-5A schools share their talent between 3 or 4 other schools. Just by the set-up Allen should win the district every year. Almost any coaching staff could win with this system. However, the playoffs seem to tell a different story. Allen has lost many times in the playoffs over the last 10 years to teams with less talent. Why is that? and Why do parents and fans accept this every year and say"It was a good year and the guys worked their tails off" How did Southlake rattle off 5 state championships in a row? Answer-Championship caliber Coaching! Time for one to be at Allen. The current staff are district winning caliber. Wake up and demand and expect more. The players deserve it as well as the parents and fans!

OK let's look at the facts you have made 20 Total posts and not one has been positive. I had to call you out in 2008 for making an ignorant Troll post and 3 years later I am having to do it again...

You are either the most negative person on the planet or you are from Plano and not an Allen supporter at all.

Yes, let's look at the facts, The three plano schools have comparable enrollment numbers to Allen, but they have been dominated for a minimum of the last 6 years by Allen.

By your definition all three of the plano schools have the "System" that Allen has but, Apparently any coach can NOT win with the system because two of the three Plano teams can't even win enough to make the playoffs on a regular basis.

"Allen has lost many times in the playoffs over the last 10 years to teams with less talent." ???? You are all sizzle and no steak.

2002 Lost to Lufkin in the 2nd round who lost to the eventual state champs Southlake in the semi finals.

2003 Lost to Southlake in the 5th round who lost to the eventual state champs Katy in the finals.

2004 Lost to Southlake the eventual state champs in the 2nd round

2005 Lost to Southlake the eventual state champs in the 2nd round

2006 Lost to Southlake the eventual state champs in the 5th round

2007 Lost to Rowlett in the 1st round.

2008 State Champs

2009 Lost to Southlake in the 2nd round

2010 Lost to Trinity in the 2nd round who lost to the eventual state champs Pearland in the finals.

2011 Lost to Trinity in 2nd Round who lost to... TBD

You have NOT done your research and you have NO credibility here, so Go Troll Somewhere Else before you hurt yourself.

You are no friend of the Eagles!!



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[allendad]

Ok, so I HEAR what all the complainers are saying.

The first four games of the season we were climbing
each week in the minds of objective observers. We held
Plano, who was 3-0 and people were thinking would contend
with us for district, to 110 total offensive yards. the next week
the whole dam broke wide open and the team wasn't the same after
that debacle.

I sit and wonder what could have happened.

Were we just lucky those first few games? Or, did something happen
with the mind set of the kids AND/OR coaching staff that led to the free fall?

I know in the beginning of a season the defense is ahead of the offense
until the O "finds itself" with timing, etc. is that why we were able to SHUT DOWN Longview, Northwest, and Plano? Had PESH just caught on the their
system and our D had piqued?

Is it just a match up issue that we allowed 500+ rushing yards to ET and Martin held them to 134 yds. ? Are Martin's players so much "better" than ours? OR, were their coaches better at seeing what was going to be in front
of them and devising a strategy to shut down ET(Heaven knows they didn't have to worry about a passing game!) ? Is there a reason why didn't just pass, pass, pass on ET until they proved they could stop us ?

Having been a DB in the ancient days . . . . . i've wondered why our defensive back field has always been so porous. I mean, as a unit, I can't remember ever shutting down another team's passing game. I mean, other schools are KNOWN for their defense and ours seems to show up and hope for a few stops. Why is that ? Is it the players? The coaches? The crappy Japanese turf at ES ?

The team that we all saw at Longview gave us all thrills up our spines that THIS WOULD BE THE YEAR THAT WE WOULD DOMINATE our opponents.
Am I correct?

What happened ? Who really IS responsible for the team that shows up out there each week ?


It is off season for us here in Allen, unfortunately. In the off season we all want to look and assess what we have and what we will do. I say "WE" because I BELIEVE that the football program wants the community to feel that the team is a "WE", or am I mistaken? There are a few of us that take this team very personally. Yes, I know it is a fault we share, but we receive a lot of joy following the team and get back from doing so . . . . what everyone gets back from a "hobby". Anyway . . . . so we look at the team and wonder what can be done better. I mean, we do expect this whole dealio to get better each year don't we. If not, there is no additional lessons that are being learned from the kids. "Well, we played well enough to win that's all that matters" just isn't good enough to me.

There have been a couple of "Prima Donas" on the team the last couple of years. These individuals come in and feel that they "are the team". They, as individuals, feel that they are MORE that the team is. I am wondering where the discipline is that would NIP that sucker in the bud from the get go ? Are our kids spoiled brats that expect to be handed everything on a silver platter?
Do we raise our kids to think too much of themselves and make it too difficult for them to think as a team?

OR

Could this team just not handle the pressure that was put on them to be #1 ?
Are we putting too much emphasis on winning? Are we trying to be something we are not ? Do we try too hard to compete with the Jonses and demand perfection ?

OR

Is it simply that we just don't have a coaching staff that can take us to that "ELETE" level and keep us there as a poster from another program has stated ?

I think it is good to look at all of these things. Especially, I feel that I need to look inside myself and determine what is most important to me... as a person.

If y'all have read my posts this season . . . . I stinkin' lost it after the PESH game ! I blew a gasket ! it was ugly.:o

Since we all post what we feel on here . . . . . I think it is good to read the posts and try to understand each poster rather than rip them apart. Heaven knows, I understand where each of you are coming from emotionally.

Alas, we have NO input as to what the team does OR doesn't do. We are simply observers.

Let's all get it out and talk as Allen fans.

We all know that there is plenty of frustration going around to keep us lit-up for a while ! ! ! !

GO EAGLES ! ! ! !


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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Went to the Martin Trinity game yesterday and to put things in perspective, IMO the great Lineweaver was outcoached.

A lot of people are saying that Allen's staff needs to do a better job of preparation. And that the boys didnt come out ready to play. I think some of this can be attributed to the lack of leadership in the locker room. You need vocal leaders to rattle some cages. I think this year's and last year's team was lacking in this area. No fault of the boys, I think you have to be born with this trait.

[CC62]

Went to the Martin Trinity game yesterday and to put things in perspective, IMO the great Lineweaver was outcoached.

A lot of people are saying that Allen's staff needs to do a better job of preparation. And that the boys didnt come out ready to play. I think some of this can be attributed to the lack of leadership in the locker room. You need vocal leaders to rattle some cages. I think this year's and last year's team was lacking in this area. No fault of the boys, I think you have to be born with this trait.

IMO, some people are natural born leaders and some learn to be. Either way, our parents and coaches can help foster leadership traits in their young men. Also, there are different leadership styles that can yield the same effect. Troy Polamalu is not a cage rattler in the locker room, but make no mistake, he is one of the leaders of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I do think there are several players in next year's senior class that can be effective leaders (albeit with different styles). A couple of them would be considered your typical cage rattler.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

IMO, some people are natural born leaders and some learn to be. Either way, our parents and coaches can help foster leadership traits in their young men. Also, there are different leadership styles that can yield the same effect. Troy Polamalu is not a cage rattler in the locker room, but make no mistake, he is one of the leaders of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I do think there are several players in next year's senior class that can be effective leaders (albeit with different styles). A couple of them would be considered your typical cage rattler.
I am sure we had several seniors that led by example, playing hurt, and other ways. I do agree with you,that you can learn to be a leader also. I probably should have stated it that way originally. It seems we have lacked team chemistry, almost like the team has its little cliques. I have been thinking of something I heard Mike Krzyzweski say, if you take an open hand and hit someone it will be effective, but if you clinch your fist you will get better results....or something to that effect.

[dmo069]

Is it simply that we just don't have a coaching staff that can take us to that "ELITE" level and keep us there as a poster from another program has stated ?

This.

[Bill4par]

This coming Holiday season we got some Allen grad's to watch in some bowl games, can you name their team & Bowl game?

[bigdaddydog]

This coming Holiday season we got some Allen grad's to watch in some bowl games, can you name their team & Bowl game?

Jeremy Reeves had an outstanding game against K State. ISU should have won that game. You think maybe he had any influence on winning the state championship in '08 ??? GO ISU!!!


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[Bill4par]

Jeremy Reeves- Iowa State @ the Pinstripe Bowl in Yankee Stadium. That "Freeze" that goes around the top of Yankee Stadium is pretty cool looking. In my personal opinion, he is one of the top 5 players to come out of the Allen program?

[ASH1157]

Excited today to see that Waco Midway where former DC Terry Gambill is the head coach is playing in the DII(?) 4A State Championship game next week. Hope they win it all! I live in Coach Gambill's old neighborhood and always found him to be nice, approachable and accommodating to my frequent "Go Eagles!" whenever I'd see him. I also always loved the play of both of his sons, Cody and Chase.

[papaw]

That is exciting to know about Terry. Terry was my All Star catcher in Little League. His Dad was my assistant. Great family.

[Bill4par]

That is exciting to know about Terry. Terry was my All Star catcher in Little League. His Dad was my assistant. Great family.

The old adage is true...."good things happen to good people"!:heli:

[papaw]

Going back to Waco Midway's site I notice Zach Hurst is an assistant coach. He is married to one of my customer's daughter,Nicole. A very small world.

[Big 53]

I am sure we had several seniors that led by example, playing hurt, and other ways. I do agree with you,that you can learn to be a leader also. I probably should have stated it that way originally. It seems we have lacked team chemistry, almost like the team has its little cliques. I have been thinking of something I heard Mike Krzyzweski say, if you take an open hand and hit someone it will be effective, but if you clinch your fist you will get better results....or something to that effect.

This team had heart, chemistry and class. There was something special about this team, that's why they stuck together in 7 on 7, in the weight room all summer, school, study sessions, lunches, dinners all year - not just during the season. They built a bond that was close, a clinched fist if you will. They had inspiration, motivation and talent - and most of all good coaching. I'm proud of these boys and what they've accomplished. Everyone is so frustrated with the "two and done" scenarios over the past years, but there are a lot of DIV I/5A schools that would take an 11 - 1 record every year.

Expectations are what have brought this and other teams down. Criticism of coaching, talent, drive and effort - they strike at the heart of the fears of these boys - that they are not good enough, that they didn't meet the expectations of the community once again - that they let everyone down. These are 15 - 18 year old BOYS, that are trying to balance out these high expectations on the field, with high expectations in the classroom, in the community, and in life. Worried, like all athletes about their grades, girlfriends, and college recruiters. I've seen these boys fight through pain, suffer through surgeries, concussions, the opressive summer heat, and spend hours in the training room, the film room, and dedicate themselves to meeting OUR expectations.

As far as I'm concerned, these boys have earned my respect and admiration. I'm dissapointed they did not go all the way, but not because I thing they SHOULD have, but because I wanted it for them, their coaches and us fans in the community.

I think everyone would be more a peace if we didn't create these inflated expectations, right down to the individual player - and enjoyed the sucesses they are able to achieve as part of one of the greatest high school programs in the U.S.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

This team had heart, chemistry and class. There was something special about this team, that's why they stuck together in 7 on 7, in the weight room all summer, school, study sessions, lunches, dinners all year - not just during the season. They built a bond that was close, a clinched fist if you will. They had inspiration, motivation and talent - and most of all good coaching. I'm proud of these boys and what they've accomplished. Everyone is so frustrated with the "two and done" scenarios over the past years, but there are a lot of DIV I/5A schools that would take an 11 - 1 record every year.

Expectations are what have brought this and other teams down. Criticism of coaching, talent, drive and effort - they strike at the heart of the fears of these boys - that they are not good enough, that they didn't meet the expectations of the community once again - that they let everyone down. These are 15 - 18 year old BOYS, that are trying to balance out these high expectations on the field, with high expectations in the classroom, in the community, and in life. Worried, like all athletes about their grades, girlfriends, and college recruiters. I've seen these boys fight through pain, suffer through surgeries, concussions, the opressive summer heat, and spend hours in the training room, the film room, and dedicate themselves to meeting OUR expectations.

As far as I'm concerned, these boys have earned my respect and admiration. I'm dissapointed they did not go all the way, but not because I thing they SHOULD have, but because I wanted it for them, their coaches and us fans in the community.

I think everyone would be more a peace if we didn't create these inflated expectations, right down to the individual player - and enjoyed the sucesses they are able to achieve as part of one of the greatest high school programs in the U.S.
Nice first post and welcome to the board. I couldnt agree more with this. I merely was making an outside observation that there seemed to be something that was lacking.

[SLCbacker]

BigDaddy, Allendad, and Fandingo, Hope to see you guys on Saturday. Go Dargons!

What do you guys remember about Hightower? Come share in the game thread.

[89lpdog]

How is the new "College" stadium I mean high school stadium coming? From the drawings its going to look incredible.

[Steve Ulmer]

Allen Fans,

I saw that classy former coach of yours Todd Graham jumped ship at Pitt today for ASU and told his players via text message he was leaving. This is the 2nd time he jumped ship after 1 year (rice)and obviously is only concerned about a bigger paycheck and prestige and could care less about anyone else.

I remember when he left Allen to take a position at West Virgina as an assistant I believe he was able to convince a stud wide receiver from his last allen team to go with him to West Virginia. I am pretty sure it was a quid pro quo situation, "Get this kid to West Virginia and you can come along".

My question is what was that kids name this had to be 96 or 97. I keep thinking Perryman was his last name. Not sure. Anyone know?

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

How is the new "College" stadium I mean high school stadium coming? From the drawings its going to look incredible.
It is coming along nicely. More concrete everyday. I will get some pics over the holidays and post them up.

[89lpdog]

It is coming along nicely. More concrete everyday. I will get some pics over the holidays and post them up.
Thanks. Looks as if it goes top a 5 star facility and make ALOT of schools jealous. Congrats on another good year and keep up the good work and Class Act program :yes:.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Allen Fans,

I saw that classy former coach of yours Todd Graham jumped ship at Pitt today for ASU and told his players via text message he was leaving. This is the 2nd time he jumped ship after 1 year (rice)and obviously is only concerned about a bigger paycheck and prestige and could care less about anyone else.

I remember when he left Allen to take a position at West Virgina as an assistant I believe he was able to convince a stud wide receiver from his last allen team to go with him to West Virginia. I am pretty sure it was a quid pro quo situation, "Get this kid to West Virginia and you can come along".

My question is what was that kids name this had to be 96 or 97. I keep thinking Perryman was his last name. Not sure. Anyone know?
Give the man the benefit of the doubt, maybe it was his foresight of the Big East crumbling;). I would have a hard time believing anything coming out of his mouth if he were sitting in my living room recruiting any kid of mine.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Congratulations to Andrew Rodriguez for 1st Team All-State and Alec Morris Honorable Mention!!!!

[Bill4par]

Give the man the benefit of the doubt, maybe it was his foresight of the Big East crumbling;). I would have a hard time believing anything coming out of his mouth if he were sitting in my living room recruiting any kid of mine.

I truly feel sorry for the man. He is the most narcissistic person I have ever met. It is a serious personality disorder. What he does, just feeds his disease. He truly feels he is doing/ and has always done the right thing. His wife has to be a saint to be able to put up with his egomaniac dribble. ;)

[allendad]

I truly feel sorry for the man. He is the most narcissistic person I have ever met. It is a serious personality disorder. What he does, just feeds his disease. He truly feels he is doing/ and has always done the right thing. His wife has to be a saint to be able to put up with his egomaniac dribble. ;)

Too funny Bill ! ! !

I know that he went up to Tulsa thinking that he would go to PITT for just one year and then go to ASU for one season before he takes the Dallas Cowboys job ! ! ! ! :rofl:

Man, if he can see that far into the future.......

He is a NOSTRADOMUS( sp?)


GO EAGLES !


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[I_Watch_the_Games]

Anybody heard any scuttlebutt on how and when the season ticket transfer/offering/who do ya know to get first choice is gonna go down?

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

ATTENTION: If your need to see young fellows compete needs to be filled, then you should go out one night to see the Allen Eagles wrestle. Lots and lots of action, you won't be disappointed. Especially when they compete in duels(duals) not sure which one. Anyway....hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

[bigdaddydog]

Anybody heard any scuttlebutt on how and when the season ticket transfer/offering/who do ya know to get first choice is gonna go down?

I am sure we will hear something after the first of the year.


Information we do have is on Sponsorship Partners for the Stadium and the Performing Arts Center (PAC).

It is planned to have 10 Founding Partners for the Stadium and 1 Founding Partner for the PAC.

The first two Founding Partner agreements were accepted at the December 12th Board Meeting.

SELECT Item #4 to play the Agenda Item Video: (http://allenisd.swagit.com/currentwin.php?refid=12122011-175#)

DFW Metroplex Cadillac Dealers I believe are the Founding Sponsors for the PAC. (Cadillac Stage)

Metro PCS is the First Founding Partners for the Stadium.

Initially the Agreements are for a 3 year term. Also there will be additional sponsorships at lower levels for Companies who want to be involved at a lesser monitary level.

Thanks Board, Way to go Jayne & Louise!!! Thanks for your hard work.

Thanks to Tim C and the folks at PPI.

GO EAGLES!!!

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[bigdaddydog]

ATTENTION: If your need to see young fellows compete needs to be filled, then you should go out one night to see the Allen Eagles wrestle. Lots and lots of action, you won't be disappointed. Especially when they compete in duels(duals) not sure which one. Anyway....hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

Thanks for the Encouragement Dingo!!

I am chomping at the Bit to go watch some wrastling!!! Duals Qualifying coming up soon... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I checked out the most recent tourney resullts listed below (Thanks Jason N.).

Looks like the flying Squirrell has moved up in weight class... The Most interesting match may have bee the 220lb finals match between Stone and Nick. Congratulations to all the Allen Wrestlers!!!

Texas Outlaw Results
The 2011 Texas Outlaw Tournament will be featuring 33 teams from Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. In its second year of existence the tournament appears to be one of the toughest in the state with the exception of the state tournament.



Team Scores
1. Allen 273.5
3. Flower Mound 190.5
4. St. Thomas 131.0
5. Keller Central 125.5
6. Austin Bowie 111.5
8. El Paso Franklin 101.5
9. Berkner 97.0
10. Allen-2 90.5
12. Plano 88.0
14. The Woodlands 82.0
15. Colleyville Heritage 69.0
16. Southlake Carroll 67.0
17. Arlington Lamar 61.5
20. South Grand Prairie 51.5
21. Arlington Martin 49.0


106lb Results
1st Place - Gabe Torres of Allen
2nd Place - Payden Day of Blackwell
3rd Place - Jordan Speckels of Flower Mound
4th Place - Victor Sapien of El Paso Montwood
5th Place - Skyler Franks of The Woodlands
6th Place - Erik Neithamer of Plano

113lb Results
1st Place - Connor Cline of Blackwell
2nd Place - Johnny Cooley of Bristow
3rd Place - Jonathan Sanchez of El Paso Montwood
4th Place - Stephen West of Plainview
5th Place - Jeff Ptak of Allen-2
6th Place - Marc Oelkers of Flower Mound

126lb Results
1st Place - Jarrod Trotter of Allen
2nd Place - Nick Bennett of St. Thomas
3rd Place - MATT FLORES of Berkner
4th Place - Gilberto Guerrero of Northwest
5th Place - Christian Salinas of South Grand Prairie
6th Place - Scott Seabridge of Blackwell


132lb Results
1st Place - Grant Rigdon of Blackwell
2nd Place - Jack Ohlhaber of Southlake Carroll
3rd Place - Danny Maldonado of Lawton
4th Place - Brandon Waters of El Paso Montwood
5th Place - Terrell Tatum of Arlington Martin
6th Place - Stefan Moreno of Austin Bowie


138lb Results
1st Place - Jack Bass of Allen
2nd Place - Scott Akers of Flower Mound
3rd Place - Zac West of Blackwell
4th Place - Tevin Laskey of Bristow
5th Place - Niles Peebles of Cinco Ranch
6th Place - Ricky Regas of St. Thomas


145lb Results
1st Place - Bo Nickal of Allen
2nd Place - WILEY RICE of Berkner
3rd Place - Eli Israel of Colleyville Heritage
4th Place - Dylan Tolliver of Keller Central
5th Place - Hector Artega of Blackwell
6th Place - James Pleasant of El Paso Franklin

152lb Results
1st Place - Dominic Sipe of Faustina Academy
2nd Place - Cole Courtney of Blackwell
3rd Place - Brady Speckels of Flower Mound
4th Place - Tracey Eitel of Allen
5th Place - Kaylon Sencio of St. Thomas
6th Place - Andrew Martin of C.E. Byrd

160lb Results
1st Place - Oliver Pierce of Allen
2nd Place - Drake Dudley of Flower Mound
3rd Place - Braden Stringer of Blanchard
4th Place - Vince Garcia of El Paso Franklin
5th Place - Michael Kubik of Plano
6th Place - D`Qaylon Gray of OD Wyatt

170lb Results
1st Place - Matt Meyer of Allen
2nd Place - Brian Dorsey of Austin Bowie
3rd Place - Travis Bradford of St. Thomas
4th Place - Danny McCaffrey of Plano
5th Place - Tyler Waldrop of Keller Central
6th Place - Connor Kirby of Blackwell

182lb Results
1st Place - Greg Wilson of Keller Central
2nd Place - Ky Cassady of Blackwell
3rd Place - Daniel Foyt of Arlington Lamar
4th Place - Jarred Ray of Austin Bowie
5th Place - Peter Cianchetti of The Woodlands
6th Place - Clayton Mouser of Humble Summer Creek

195lb Results
1st Place - Cody Lindberg of Southlake Carroll
2nd Place - Alex Orr of The Woodlands
3rd Place - Tyler Scalzi of Flower Mound
4th Place - Steven Candley of Arlington Martin
5th Place - Robert DeMaria of Allen
6th Place - Joao OVERWT-Bermudez of St. Thomas

220lb Results
1st Place - Stone Drulman of Allen
2nd Place - Nick Cobb of Allen-2
3rd Place - Bron Brown of Blackwell
4th Place - Cody Newnom of Cinco Ranch
5th Place - Tre Smith of South Grand Prairie
6th Place - Shawn Evans of Keller Central

285lb Results
1st Place - Patrick Diaz of Lawton
2nd Place - Will Becker of Austin Bowie
3rd Place - Andrew Chapman of Colleyville Heritage
4th Place - Jose Arias of Allen-2
5th Place - Jake Pritchard of Bristow
6th Place - Kaydon Kirby of Flower Mound

[CC62]

Congratulations to Oliver on his verbal commitment to wrestle at OU! Here's the link to his story: www.allenwrestling.com

Allen did very well especially considering they were without their 113, 132 and 195 wrestlers. Keep an eye on one of the heavyweights, Sophomore Jose Arias. He has really improved on the mat and should contribute on the football field next year.

Nick and Stone did not wrestle at 220. Coach Best made them dual it out with Paper, Rock, Scissors and Stone won.

[bigdaddydog]

Congratulations to Oliver on his verbal commitment to wrestle at OU! Here's the link to his story: www.allenwrestling.com

Allen did very well especially considering they were without their 113, 132 and 195 wrestlers. Keep an eye on one of the heavyweights, Sophomore Jose Arias. He has really improved on the mat and should contribute on the football field next year.

Nick and Stone did not wrestle at 220. Coach Best made them dual it out with Paper, Rock, Scissors and Stone won.

Classic!! :notworthy:notworthy I hope they at least did a best 2 out of 3?? :D

Congratulations to Ollie!! That is great news on the Scholarship.


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[CC62]

In addition to the www.allenwrestling.com website, you can also follow Allen on Inside Texas Wrestling at www.insidetexaswrestling.com

[allendad]

Since there is alot of questons out there about next year's
QB situation . . . . .

I thought I'd throw up a little video about what
our future will showcase in the new stadium.

This 8th grade Eaglette will light things up ! ! ! !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L53aE9VyY0&feature=related



GO EAGLES ! ! ! !


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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Anybody got any info about what we have coming up from the JV and Freshmen teams this year? Here are some of the boys I expect some things from this year. Grant Finney WR who had a cup of coffee with the varsity last year. William Rossy WR and KR from the freshman team. The Hinkley kid who played QB on JV might could see some time at receiver.

Dont know much about what we might have as far as the trenches go though.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Congratulations to the Allen Eagle Wrestling team for winning another state championship. This past weekend they won the Dual State Championship, next month they will attempt to win the Individual Championship also. I think it is pretty much a lock, potentially could have 7 of 14 weight classes champs coming from Allen.

http://www.allenwrestling.com/apps/videos/videos/show/15693504-2012-dual-state

[Zaphod]

Nice video on the last varisty game at the old Eagle Stadium

The Final Game at Allen High School Eagle Stadium
Flower Mound vs. Allen Eagles
http://www.youplusdallas.com/stories/the-final-game-at-allen-high-school-eagle-stadium

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Nice video on the last varisty game at the old Eagle Stadium

The Final Game at Allen High School Eagle Stadium
Flower Mound vs. Allen Eagles
http://www.youplusdallas.com/stories/the-final-game-at-allen-high-school-eagle-stadium
I cried!!!!!

[Bill4par]

I cried!!!!!


Look at it this way....we get to go from outhouse to Penthouse in 1 year!!:notworthy

[bigdaddydog]

Look at it this way....we get to go from outhouse to Penthouse in 1 year!!:notworthy


Oh Yes Bill you nailed it, The stadium is looking gooooood...


MAIN ENTRANCE:


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6745892835_b53638a2ca_b.jpg



Inside the Stadium:


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6745892857_86ff565a2b_b.jpg



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[bigdaddydog]

Now that all the bad vibes have been washed away and the sun is Shirley coming out tomorrow, It's Time.


THROWDOWN THURSDAY!!!

Come out and support the boys as they take on the Dargons from Southlake Carroll.


http://www.allenwrestling.com/Allen%20V.%20S.%20Lake.JPG


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[bigdaddydog]

Dear Bo Nickal,

Next time could you please take longer than 6 seconds to pin your opponent.

I caught the action because I was paying attention, but the lady in front of me said "My attention span is not sharp enough to catch that". Now dont' get me wrong, it was a thing of beauty, shoot the leg turn and pin!! :notworthy

Heck, at least Ollie took a minute thirty to rack up a 17 to 5 score before he pinned his opponent. :cool::D

Congratulation to all the Allen wrestlers on a great Dual with Southlake Carroll. Congrats also to all the Sr. Wrestlers and their parents!

I was very very entertained by all the matches and I have to say Coach Westerberg looked like he was having a bunch of fun too watching all the boys show their stuff.

Final Score Allen 58 Southlake Carroll 12


~

[Bill4par]

Dear Bo Nickal,

Next time could you please take longer than 6 seconds to pin your opponent.

I caught the action because I was paying attention, but the lady in front of me said "My attention span is not sharp enough to catch that". Now dont' get me wrong, it was a thing of beauty, shoot the leg turn and pin!! :notworthy

Heck, at least Ollie took a minute thirty to rack up a 17 to 5 score before he pinned his opponent. :cool::D

Congratulation to all the Allen wrestlers on a great Dual with Southlake Carroll. Congrats also to all the Sr. Wrestlers and their parents!

I was very very entertained by all the matches and I have to say Coach Westerberg looked like he was having a bunch of fun too watching all the boys show their stuff.

Final Score Allen 58 Southlake Carroll 12


~

I am not gonna say the obvious, so I will circumvent the obvious. We got a little momentum going!!;)

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Dear Bo Nickal,

Next time could you please take longer than 6 seconds to pin your opponent.

I caught the action because I was paying attention, but the lady in front of me said "My attention span is not sharp enough to catch that". Now dont' get me wrong, it was a thing of beauty, shoot the leg turn and pin!! :notworthy

Heck, at least Ollie took a minute thirty to rack up a 17 to 5 score before he pinned his opponent. :cool::D

Congratulation to all the Allen wrestlers on a great Dual with Southlake Carroll. Congrats also to all the Sr. Wrestlers and their parents!

I was very very entertained by all the matches and I have to say Coach Westerberg looked like he was having a bunch of fun too watching all the boys show their stuff.

Final Score Allen 58 Southlake Carroll 12


~
I over heard Bo say that he had a Bio-nuclear physics test he had to go study for!

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Andrew Rodriguez posted on his FB he is committed to Houston!!!! Congrats A-Rod!!!!

[Bill4par]

Andrew Rodriguez posted on his FB he is committed to Houston!!!! Congrats A-Rod!!!!

That is great news. I knew he could play at the next level. He will thrive in that offense!!

[bigdaddydog]

That is great news. I knew he could play at the next level. He will thrive in that offense!!

Great news indeed!! CONGRATULATIONS A-ROD!!!! Couldn't happen to a nicer more deserving kid.:heli::notworthy

Dallas Morning News Blog Story:

Allen wide receiver Andrew Rodriguez commits to Houston (http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/allen-wide-receiver-andrew-rodriguez-com.html)

Corbett Writes:
Fleener had said last week in an e-mail that Rodriguez not having a Division I offer was one of the more perplexing and disappointing things he'd faced as Allen's recruiting coordinator. He was elated by the commitment.

"I'm on cloud nine," Fleener said. "It's an unbelievable feeling as a high school coach for a kid that you think has what it takes at the highest level, but doesn't come in the right size or shape, to finally get a chance like that."

Rodriguez will be a slot receiver in college, with legitimate 4.4 speed

Wes Welker size and appreciably faster than Welker. Stay healthy my friend!


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[allendad]

Great news indeed!! CONGRATULATIONS A-ROD!!!! Couldn't happen to a nicer more deserving kid.:heli::notworthy

Dallas Morning News Blog Story:

Allen wide receiver Andrew Rodriguez commits to Houston (http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/allen-wide-receiver-andrew-rodriguez-com.html)

Corbett Writes:
Fleener had said last week in an e-mail that Rodriguez not having a Division I offer was one of the more perplexing and disappointing things he'd faced as Allen's recruiting coordinator. He was elated by the commitment.

"I'm on cloud nine," Fleener said. "It's an unbelievable feeling as a high school coach for a kid that you think has what it takes at the highest level, but doesn't come in the right size or shape, to finally get a chance like that."

Rodriguez will be a slot receiver in college, with legitimate 4.4 speed

Wes Welker size and appreciably faster than Welker. Stay healthy my friend!


~



A - ROD ! ! ! ! !


WE are all thrilled for you hermanito ! ! ! ! !

Eagle nation has lost it's best receiver EVER, but we will be watching you and
your future down in Houston. You have filled our hearts with great memories the past three years. The people down at UH don't know yet how fortunate they are to have you going there. As for me, I'm digging it becuase it's just a 4 1/2 hour drive on a Saturday morning to watch you TORCH new DB's ! ! ! !


It's time for you to "SCHOOL" some people like you did against Dion Sanders Jr. ! ! ! ! ! ! !

http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20111021-5a_003.jpg.ece/BINARY/w620x413/5A_003.JPG


You're the best Andrew ! ! ! !


GO COOGS !

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[DragonFan0316]

A - ROD ! ! ! ! !


WE are all thrilled for you hermanito ! ! ! ! !

Eagle nation has lost it's best receiver EVER, but we will be watching you and
your future down in Houston. You have filled our hearts with great memories the past three years. The people down at UH don't know yet how fortunate they are to have you going there. As for me, I'm digging it becuase it's just a 4 1/2 hour drive on a Saturday morning to watch you TORCH new DB's ! ! ! !


It's time for you to "SCHOOL" some people like you did against Dion Sanders Jr. ! ! ! ! ! ! !

http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20111021-5a_003.jpg.ece/BINARY/w620x413/5A_003.JPG


You're the best Andrew ! ! ! !


GO COOGS !

.

Dion Jr - Please! Set your expectations higher. He will do great catching passes from David Piland.

[allendad]

Dion Jr - Please! Set your expectations higher. He will do great catching passes from David Piland.

Did Piland play high school ball ? ? ? ? ? ?




:p




This should be a great DFW connection.
I think they will do beautiful things together !
When David puts it anywhere NEAR A-Rod . . . . he'll snag it ! ! ! !

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[Spicerun]

......He will do great catching passes from David Piland.

This assumes Case Keenum doesn't come back for his season #8.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

congratulations to all the eagles that signed today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slcdragonfan]

I hear Region 2 just got much improved....:)

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I hear Region 2 just got much improved....:)
now we gotta find 5 non-district games......wooohoooo!!!!!!!!

[allendad]

Allen only has 5 district games for 2012 . . . .

We will have the following NON-district games
before beginning district play

Week 0: Southlake

Week 1: Cedar Hill

Week 2: Richardson

Week 3: Hebron

Week 4: Coppell



Cedar Hill, Hebron, and Coppell will be quite a test AFTER taking on the
defending State Champion in Carroll !

That's quite a schedule for a team that has 'nothing' coming back next year.

:eek::eek::eek::eek:



.

[I_Watch_the_Games]

Allen only has 5 district games for 2012 . . . .

We will have the following NON-district games
before beginning district play

Week 0: Southlake

Week 1: Cedar Hill

Week 2: Richardson

Week 3: Hebron

Week 4: Coppell



Cedar Hill, Hebron, and Coppell will be quite a test AFTER taking on the
defending State Champion in Carroll !

That's quite a schedule for a team that has 'nothing' coming back next year.

:eek::eek::eek::eek:



.

Everyone wanting to the kick the dog when its down I suppose....or they just wanna check out the new locker rooms in the new digs :D

[allendad]

Here's the whole schedule for this next season . . .

Week 0: Southlake

Week 1: @ Cedar Hill

Week 2: Richardson

Week 3: Hebron

Week 4: @ Coppell

Week 5: Off

Week 6: @Plano East

Week 7: Plano West

Week 8: @ McKinney

Week 9: @ McKinney Boyd

Week 10: Plano

Plano at home to finish off the first new season in the Taj Ma-hAllen !

Could this be the year the Cats ground the Eagles ? ? ? ? ? :eek:



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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Spring football will be here before we know it. It is going to be interesting to see a lot of new faces competing. Also eager to see if there will be any type of scheme changes in the works.

[bigdaddydog]

Spring football will be here before we know it. It is going to be interesting to see a lot of new faces competing. Also eager to see if there will be any type of scheme changes in the works.

For all you history buffs out there when was the last time Allen's Offense had the QB under center outside of the victory formation??


~

[I_Watch_the_Games]

Pretty good interview with Ollie.....

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/high-school/post/_/id/11045/allen-wrestler-turns-focus-to-winning-state-title

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Pretty good interview with Ollie.....

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/high-school/post/_/id/11045/allen-wrestler-turns-focus-to-winning-state-title
Man did you notice how Ollie towered over the guy interviewing him. Ollie must be about 6'1";)

[steve_clements]

Man did you notice how Ollie towered over the guy interviewing him. Ollie must be about 6'1";)
yes......61 inches:)

[allendad]

So, I had a neighbor that went down to Houston last Friday and Saturday to watch the region finals in Wrestling. He reports that the teams absolutely dominated and finished in 1st place out pacing the runner-up by 150 points.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how the grapplers handle the state tourney on the 24-25th ! ! !

GO EAGLES ! ! !


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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

So, I had a neighbor that went down to Houston last Friday and Saturday to watch the region finals in Wrestling. He reports that the teams absolutely dominated and finished in 1st place out pacing the runner-up by 150 points.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how the grapplers handle the state tourney on the 24-25th ! ! !

GO EAGLES ! ! !


.
Out of the 14 weight classes we had 10 wrestlers qualify for state with 7 of them placing 1st at regionals. Another state title is ripe for the taking. We have a great chance to have at least 5 winning at state and an outside chance that 7 will take first.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

yes......61 inches:)
Watch out for the legal chop blocks!

[allendad]

I hear we picked up a new "move in" for next season !




















http://www.boudillion.com/road/mullet.jpg



Looks rather mature for a sophomore, but hey . . . . whatever it takes baby !









:D



.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I hear we picked up a new "move in" for next season !




















http://www.boudillion.com/road/mullet.jpg



Looks rather mature for a sophomore, but hey . . . . whatever it takes baby !









:D



.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTJsJ2y15j9m0Sa_24DgoIbSlSVqxpoc BBkSBr9_MMqIi2PMmkm

I heard his Dad is joining the coaching staff and will be teaching AP Physics!!!!

[slcdragonfan]

:ninja:

You guys finished that stadium yet?

[CC62]

We have a great chance to have at least 5 winning at state and an outside chance that 7 will take first.

Yee of little faith......

If you have never been to the UIL State Wrestling Championships, it is well worth the drive to Austin next weekend. The crowd is divided into 2 camps, one for Allen and the other for whoever an Allen wrestler is competing against. The boys actually love being in that position.

Here's the link to the tournament schedule: https://www.uiltexas.org/wrestling/state

If you do go to Austin just look for the 75-100 Allen fans in blue shirts on Friday and red shirts on Saturday.

[allendad]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTJsJ2y15j9m0Sa_24DgoIbSlSVqxpoc BBkSBr9_MMqIi2PMmkm

I heard his Dad is joining the coaching staff and will be teaching AP Physics!!!!

Looks like he's a MASTER at space management ! ! ! !



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[allendad]

Yee of little faith......

If you have never been to the UIL State Wrestling Championships, it is well worth the drive to Austin next weekend. The crowd is divided into 2 camps, one for Allen and the other for whoever an Allen wrestler is competing against. The boys actually love being in that position.

Here's the link to the tournament schedule: https://www.uiltexas.org/wrestling/state

If you do go to Austin just look for the 75-100 Allen fans in blue shirts on Friday and red shirts on Saturday.

I'll be in Tokyo Thursday - Saturday night . . .
otherwise I WOULD BE THERE !

GO EAGLES ! ! ! !



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[bigdaddydog]

I'll be in Tokyo Thursday - Saturday night . . .
otherwise I WOULD BE THERE !

GO EAGLES ! ! ! !



.

Show off!!

I know since your Gig in High Speed Aluminium Tubing is getting complicated you might be looking at alternate careers, but SUMO Wrestling??? :D


http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4127/5188098200_aae8a82e42_z.jpg


Wish I could go too, but I have been putting off my CHL Renewal class far too long.

Dingo Are you going??

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE WRASTLERS!!!


~

[b756561]

Out of the 14 weight classes we had 10 wrestlers qualify for state with 7 of them placing 1st at regionals. Another state title is ripe for the taking. We have a great chance to have at least 5 winning at state and an outside chance that 7 will take first.

If I remember correctly, there are only 3 seniors on this years squad. Looking good for next year too. ;)

[Super B]

I hear we picked up a new "move in" for next season !




















http://www.boudillion.com/road/mullet.jpg



Looks rather mature for a sophomore, but hey . . . . whatever it takes baby !









:D



.
Clearly your recruiting staff needs a raise after that gem. ;)

[allendad]

:ninja:

You guys finished that stadium yet?


This is the latest article I have seen about the new house.
There are some really good pics of the place so far.

People not from Texas just don't get it ! ! !


http://www.thedaily.com/page/2012/02/20/022012-news-high-school-stadium-1-5/


GO EAGLES ! ! !




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[bigdaddydog]

This is the latest article I have seen about the new house.
There are some really good pics of the place so far.

People not from Texas just don't get it ! ! !


http://www.thedaily.com/page/2012/02/20/022012-news-high-school-stadium-1-5/


GO EAGLES ! ! !
.

The Author Michael Brick is a .... , Well, let's just say he writes for the NY Times.

The Moron compares our new stadium to St. Norbert College in Wisconsin!!! They Built a new Stadium in 2010 he writes, for 11.5 million. What he doesn't say is that the St Norbert Knight's Stadium holds a whopping 2,454 people and boasts a new paved parking lot that will hold 500 cars!!! I guess the throngs of fans mostly live on campus.

So, by my calculations:

St Norbert Stadium cost $4,686 per seat.

No Visitor side seats.... But the opponents do get benches on the sidelines next to the Wheat Field

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6772957852_e762cf97b3.jpg

Allen High School stadium cost $3,311 per seat.

Plus we get a 10,000 sq ft fully equipped weight room and dedicated indoor practice areas for the wrestling team and the golf team

I'd say We kicked St. Norbert's value for your dollar arse!!

Thanks for the link!


~

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/

Fox will stream live the finals for the UIL state wrestling championships.
They will fire the finals up @3:00 and go till 9:00.

[slcdragonfan]

:ninja:

congrats to A-rod by the way. Sweet hands on that kid.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

:ninja:

congrats to A-rod by the way. Sweet hands on that kid.
Coach Fleener the OC said he was one of the best route runners he had seen. The kid has a big heart too. I ve seen him pop up from some pretty ferocious hits.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

If you hear a loud booing sound coming from Austin tomorrow. It will be because Allen advanced 8 wrestlers into the semi-finals. Good luck Boys!!

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

If you hear a loud booing sound coming from Austin tomorrow. It will be because Allen advanced 8 wrestlers into the semi-finals. Good luck Boys!!
Allen won the overall team score with Jared Trotter, Bo Nickal, Matt Meyer, and Nick Cobb winning 1st place in their weight classes. Congratulations boys! Now its time for Ollie, Nick, and Stone to get ready for some football!

[allendad]

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Eagle Grapplers for snagging another Texas State Championship ! ! ! ! !

Way to perform when it is all on the line !


GO EAGLES ! ! !

http://www.art-3000.com/Images/users/2212/03/67/40/L_36740.jpg


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[dragonpants]

Allen won the overall team score with Jared Trotter, Bo Nickal, Matt Meyer, and Nick Cobb winning 1st place in their weight classes. Congratulations boys! Now its time for Ollie, Nick, and Stone to get ready for some football!

Oliver not winning State is a major upset isn't it? :eek:

Congrats to your wrestling team.

[JagFan]

Congrats on the Wrestling title!! Beat us out again.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Oliver not winning State is a major upset isn't it? :eek:

Congrats to your wrestling team.
I was watching online, he was winning 3-0 in the 3rd, I stepped away from the computer for a second. When I sat back down he had lost 4-3. Not many people expected that for sure.

[trojanbacker]

Congrats to the Eagle Wrasslers.

In 2010, you guys had a great o lineman....huge guy....went on to D1 somewhere. Did that guy ever wrassle? He was one intimidating looking guy.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Congrats to the Eagle Wrasslers.

In 2010, you guys had a great o lineman....huge guy....went on to D1 somewhere. Did that guy ever wrassle? He was one intimidating looking guy.
That was Brad McNulty and he was not a wrassler. Although Im sure Coach Best may have tried to encourage him to do so.

[trojanbacker]

That was Brad McNulty and he was not a wrassler. Although Im sure Coach Best may have tried to encourage him to do so.

Yeah, that's the guy. Awesome lineman. I watch him a lot that game. He sure played with a lot of energy.

[bigdog1]

"Measuring 123 feet from field level, the sunken bowl design will accommodate 260 toilets, 42 food-service lines and three pan-zoom-tilt cameras. The elevated press box will include rooms for coaches, scouts, an in-house video crew and 20 members of the media."

I did not know we could rent that many port-a pottys.
:heli:




This is the latest article I have seen about the new house.
There are some really good pics of the place so far.

People not from Texas just don't get it ! ! !


http://www.thedaily.com/page/2012/02/20/022012-news-high-school-stadium-1-5/


GO EAGLES ! ! !




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[bigdaddydog]

"Measuring 123 feet from field level, the sunken bowl design will accommodate 260 toilets, 42 food-service lines and three pan-zoom-tilt cameras. The elevated press box will include rooms for coaches, scouts, an in-house video crew and 20 members of the media."

I did not know we could rent that many port-a pottys.
:heli:

Well I hear they are accepting sponsorships for the port -o- pottys so that we can have them permanent on the visitor side. It's only $1,500 for a two year sponsorship. :D

They also did not put toilets on the Press level, so they will have to take the stairs down to the film deck to hit the port -o- pottys down there. It's the new health and wellness initiative for Journalists.


~

[tjw]

Yeah, that's the guy. Awesome lineman. I watch him a lot that game. He sure played with a lot of energy.

Keep an eye out for him playing for Mizzou this year???

[allendad]

"Shootout of the South" is set for the 15th and 16th of June in Little Rock. Went last year and had a GREAT time. If you are a die hard Eagle fan and want to have a great "man road trip". . . . This dealio is a must ! ! !


Hey, I hear the new coach is hired and that there are DIABOLICAL plans being made in the shadows of the new house ! ! ! !

This next year will be the most anticipated one so far for me. Can't wait to see what the coaches have in store for the EAGLE FAITHFUL ! ! ! !


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[allendad]

All right everybody . . . . .

Only a couple more weeks to get your info and $$$ into
the football office over there on Rivercrest.

Make it a piece of history ! ! !

Got mine in 5 weeks ago . . . .

Don't procrastinate !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8aQ43DT85Y


GO EAGLES ! ! ! !



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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

All right everybody . . . . .

Only a couple more weeks to get your info and $$$ into
the football office over there on Rivercrest.

Make it a piece of history ! ! !

Got mine in 5 weeks ago . . . .

Don't procrastinate !


http://www.allenisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001197/Centricity/Domain/3/_files/Brick%20paver%20binder%201.pdf


GO EAGLES ! ! ! !



.
We were going to buy 10 of the big ones so that we could put up a fine quote about how you, BDD, and I are such great people, but Lori told me that the bricks are put up randomly. So we decided just to opt for 1 of the small ones:D

[allendad]

We were going to buy 10 of the big ones so that we could put up a fine quote about how you, BDD, and I are such great people, but Lori told me that the bricks are put up randomly. So we decided just to opt for 1 of the small ones:D

I really L O V E that first idea ----- but I guess it is best to let our virtues shine on their own !

You show great cognitive abilities by just choosing one brick.

I hope they get enough people or they are not going to do it.

Good work Dingo ! ! !


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[allendad]

Had an emotional moment today . . . . .

Driving eastbound on exchange, I approached Rivercrest.
I looked at the stadium and . . . . . . . .




I saw that the first EAGLE statue has been anchored on the north
side of the main entrance.

The goose bumps were present and chills followed . . . . .

as a tear ran down my cheek.


MAN, IT'S BEAUTIFUL ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

:yes:



GO EAGLES ! ! !





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[dragonpants]

Had an emotional moment today . . . . .

Driving eastbound on exchange, I approached Rivercrest.
I looked at the stadium and . . . . . . . .




I saw that the first EAGLE statue has been anchored on the north
side of the main entrance.

The goose bumps were present and chills followed . . . . .

as a tear ran down my cheek.


MAN, IT'S BEAUTIFUL ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

:yes:



GO EAGLES ! ! !





.

Is it true that any team that beats Allen at the new place gets to urinate on the statue on their way out of the stadium?

[allendad]

Is it true that any team that beats Allen at the new place gets to urinate on the statue on their way out of the stadium?

It's about 50-60 up the front side of the place . . . . .
so if you've got a powerful . . . . uh . . . . . "bladder" . . . .
AND you can get past the flyin' squirrel, I spoze you can !



:notworthy


:notworthy


:notworthy


:notworthy



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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Is it true that any team that beats Allen at the new place gets to urinate on the statue on their way out of the stadium?
Maybe so, you know we are under Stage 3 water restriction here in Allen.

[allendad]

Is it true that any team that beats Allen at the new place gets to urinate on the statue on their way out of the stadium?




http://cdn.sequimgazette.com/images/tough-babymattblog.jpg

What ?
You bess be thinkin' twice 'bout wizzin' on our house.

I'll take you OUT ! ! ! !




GO EAGLES ! ! !


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[allendad]

Is it true that any team that beats Allen at the new place gets to urinate on the statue on their way out of the stadium?

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT-VfEHQXljORdUhqRLPtEPDPEN0MvFgdIutnnCq8p6lPmxmg0-7g


Ain't no WAY . . .

You gunna bring no Dragon Smack

up 'roun chere ! ! !


.

GO EAGLES ! ! !

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Bigdaddydog just turned another year older and wiser!

[allendad]

Bigdaddydog just turned another year older and wiser!

Yes, he definately is OLDER, but . . . . . .

y'know !

Once "Dingo" gets past the 30 mark we can start to use the "wiser" word.


:D



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[bigdaddydog]

Yes, he definately is OLDER, but . . . . . .

y'know !

Once "Dingo" gets past the 30 mark we can start to use the "wiser" word.

:D

.

I can't believe a couple old farts hang around a young buck like Dingo!! :notworthy

We should do something special for him though.

A birthday dinner at Papadaeux topped of by some red velvet cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. It just doesn't get much better than that for me...:D


~

[SLCbacker]

Bigdaddydog just turned another year older and wiser!

Happy Birthday! This photo was leaked from your Birthday celebration at Papadaeux. BDD must have gone with Chocolate Cake over the red velvet cupcakes at the last minute.
http://www.vegasnews.com/wp-content/uploads/molly-shea-and-shawn-rougeron-570.jpg

[allendad]

Alright everybody . . . .

I couldn't stand it and I'm a loser(like the rest of ye) !

I had extra time on my hands and can't stand the
off season, so I decided to get started. Here y'go ! . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8aQ43DT85Y


Nothin' special, just sumthin to look forward to.


GO EAGLES ! ! ! ! !

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[allendad]

The lights have been put up over at the Taj-MahALLEN . . . .

it's startin' to really look like the real McCoy ! ! !

I need some 'Depends' ! ! ! ! !



GO EAGLES ! ! !



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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Alright everybody . . . .

I couldn't stand it and I'm a loser(like the rest of ye) !

I had extra time on my hands and can't stand the
off season, so I decided to get started. Here y'go ! . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dAHM5msqfA

Nothin' special, just sumthin to look forward to.


GO EAGLES ! ! ! ! !

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I hear ya Dad, when I looked at the 5ATXFB 2012 Super list and players to watch dealio. I realized that we will have a lot of new or unrecognized faces that will be making a huge impact, especially the secondary. This year's team will definitely be built with overall team speed. Cant wait to see what hatches this Spring.(Man that was clever!)

[allendad]

I hear ya Dad, when I looked at the 5ATXFB 2012 Super list and players to watch dealio. I realized that we will have a lot of new or unrecognized faces that will be making a huge impact, especially the secondary. This year's team will definitely be built with overall team speed. Cant wait to see what hatches this Spring.(Man that was clever!)

I hear ya brutha !

http://www.eagles.org/images/content/programs/BaldEaglets-and-EagleShells-2010.jpg

I'm thinkin' that a "Rossy" is going to emerge and take the "Dub" by storm ! ! !

An underclassman QB will break out tambien ! ! ! ! !

Can't wait for spring ball ! ! !



GO EAGLES ! ! ! ! !


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[allendad]

Stadium video from yesterday. . . .

They will be laying the padded layer and then the turf.
The yellow goal posts are too short, they will be installing the
higher verticle polls. The video doesn't show the pressbox as it
is behind the scoreboard.

It's taking shape y'all. they installed the second "Eagle Statue"
on the front side(west) of the stadium entrance this morning.
(I almost wet myself)

GO EAGLES ! ! !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXldOzc7xHM



GO EAGLES ! ! !


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[CCCSportsFan]

Don't know if you guys caught these picture on the Dallas Morning News website today, but they're awesome of your new facility!!!

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/high-schools/football-news/headlines/20120325-photos-a-look-at-the-construction-of-allen-football-s-new-home-eagle-stadium.ece

[tjw]

Don't know if you guys caught these picture on the Dallas Morning News website today, but they're awesome of your new facility!!!

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/high-schools/football-news/headlines/20120325-photos-a-look-at-the-construction-of-allen-football-s-new-home-eagle-stadium.ece

Cool...but a little dated as the press box is just about complete with brick done on most of it & the eagles posted on the West side.

[TXWayne]

My wife just called and said we just received notification of our seats in the new stadium, I think it was Section F, row 102 however there is no seating diagram included so that seems of little value until we can get in to the stadium at the end of the month and check them out (me impatient, NO!). Does anyone know of a seating map available to at least have a point of reference. Will of course also want to know where the band will be sitting.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

My wife just called and said we just received notification of our seats in the new stadium, I think it was Section F, row 102 however there is no seating diagram included so that seems of little value until we can get in to the stadium at the end of the month and check them out (me impatient, NO!). Does anyone know of a seating map available to at least have a point of reference. Will of course also want to know where the band will be sitting.
The Band will be at the south end. I cant wait to get my notification!

[allendad]

The Band will be at the south end. I cant wait to get my notification!

I'll probably be stuck in General Admission still .:(

That's exciting about the seats. Diagram will probaly be online
Monday when the plans are revealed.

[bigdaddydog]

I'll probably be stuck in General Admission still .:(

That's exciting about the seats. Diagram will probaly be online
Monday when the plans are revealed.

Now Now! No Doom and Gloom, you are going to get your seats and they will prolly be very nice seats at that.

The assignments are in I recieved mine yesterday, unfortunately I did not get all my tickets combined into one location.

An online seating chart would be nice. Even if it just had the section numbers and which side seat #1 is on for each section.

Looks like the lower sections all have 21 rows.

We will see...


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[bigdaddydog]

My wife just called and said we just received notification of our seats in the new stadium, I think it was Section F, row 102 however there is no seating diagram included so that seems of little value until we can get in to the stadium at the end of the month and check them out (me impatient, NO!). Does anyone know of a seating map available to at least have a point of reference. Will of course also want to know where the band will be sitting.

Looking at my assigned seats I think for yours it should be Section 102, Row F?

Aristotle said that 'Nature abhors a vacuum'

This idiom is used to express the idea that empty / unfilled spaces or un met needs are unnatural as they go against the laws of nature and physics.

Well I'm thinking that football fans abhor a vacuum also and since we don't have a Stadium seating chart... Right or wrong, Consider this as Nature filling the vacuum. The quicker we have a seating chart the quicker this can go away... :D


Official Stadium Seating Chart: (http://allenisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001197/Centricity/Domain/3/athletic%20facilities/Stadium-Seating-Official.pdf)

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[allendad]

Alright kids . . . .
Spring ball is coming up.
I know that the coaches have
Kept all practices open so that all
Eagle Nation can watch what the kids are
Up to.

Monday, April 30th, it all starts.

The Spring Game will be held on May 23rd.
This "game" should be the last festivity held
In the old Eagle Stadium".( it would be nice to
Break in the new place, but it will still be 'giving birth'
In May.

I've seen a couple kids that have been very productive
In the weight room this off season. The practice field is
All painted up and ready to roll.

A new era begins soon.


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[TXWayne]

Looking at my assigned seats I think for yours it should be Section 102, Row F?

Aristotle said that 'Nature abhors a vacuum'

This idiom is used to express the idea that empty / unfilled spaces or un met needs are unnatural as they go against the laws of nature and physics.

Well I'm thinking that football fans abhor a vacuum also and since we don't have a Stadium seating chart... Right or wrong, Consider this as Nature filling the vacuum. The quicker we have a seating chart the quicker this can go away... :D


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/7051820561_a0b94f6166_c.jpg



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I got word yesterday from the athletic director that the band is in section 101 and it goes from there. So we are in section 102 and wanted to be near the band so I guess we did ok. He said there is a seating chart that can be viewed in their office for those (like me) who cannot wait till the 26th.

[I_Watch_the_Games]

I can't get the link to post but if you go to the athletic department website, there is a link to the seating chart...:yes:

[bigdaddydog]

I can't get the link to post but if you go to the athletic department website, there is a link to the seating chart...:yes:

Thanks so much for the info. And Thanks to the Allen Administration for the link!!


Official Allen Eagle Stadium Seating Chart: (http://allenisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001197/Centricity/Domain/3/athletic%20facilities/Stadium-Seating-Official.pdf)


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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Hey we went from the 13 yard line to the 25 yard line. Not much of an upgrade, but we are going to try to trade up when the time comes. Section 102 Row O seats 19-22. Where you at BDD?

[allendad]

Hey we went from the 13 yard line to the 25 yard line. Not much of an upgrade, but we are going to try to trade up when the time comes. Section 102 Row O seats 19-22. Where you at BDD?

I'm under the scoreboard . . . . . . in lawn chairs ! ! ! !





GO EAGLES ! ! !



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[TexTider]

With a blind lottery again, and no priority being given to parents of new varsity players, I guess we'll be sitting on the visitor side cheering for our son. Guess this was just too hard to work into a plan for ticket allotment. I get the idea of equal access to all fans, but you can't make a quick 1-day distribution for parents of rising seniors?

[I_Watch_the_Games]

Hey we went from the 13 yard line to the 25 yard line. Not much of an upgrade, but we are going to try to trade up when the time comes. Section 102 Row O seats 19-22. Where you at BDD?

Do those seats come with Eagle ear plugs as well? I was hoping to move that direction but they left me at the other end in 106....

[I_Watch_the_Games]

With a blind lottery again, and no priority being given to parents of new varsity players, I guess we'll be sitting on the visitor side cheering for our son. Guess this was just too hard to work into a plan for ticket allotment. I get the idea of equal access to all fans, but you can't make a quick 1-day distribution for parents of rising seniors?

We all know that coming up with what EVERYONE would consider a fair and equitable solution to this situation just isn't going to happen. Too many opinions as to what is fair as to what is not and too many people having different reasons for wanting tickets - all of which are most important to them. I just know that I made the effort 5 years ago and spent 4 days and nights in the hot summer sun camped out in front of the athletic office to be number 6 in line to get my season tickets and looking back, it was a good decision.

Supply and demand is a very tough economic principle as it relates to Eagle football for sure.....

[bigdaddydog]

Hey we went from the 13 yard line to the 25 yard line. Not much of an upgrade, but we are going to try to trade up when the time comes. Section 102 Row O seats 19-22. Where you at BDD?

I'm still split with my seats, I have a couple in 104 and a couple in 106. I will be looking to continue the consiolidation so I can try and get all the seats in one location.

The one thing I am hearing most is frustration on not being able to "group" seats together (Groups of friends bunching their seats together) outside of the upcoming two lottery system. This is going to require some creative thinking to accomplish with the system/process in place.

Of course after this coming season there may be a huge drop off in season ticket demand. As Allendad keeps saying, we've got nothing coming back... I just hope the Dargons have a little mercy on us.

My only hope is that this new modified Wing-T Offense is the start of a new era. It's the closest thing to the wishbone that I think an A&M Former Student turned HS coach could ever bring themselves to implement!!

I have to tell you I have seen some of the plays and even a Bay City, 3 back set, it could be a thing of beauty or if the O Line can't get the speed to make the blocks it could be a disaster. I guess we will see against Southlake. I'm hoping their losses at LB help our Wing-T take flight!!


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[bigdaddydog]

With a blind lottery again, and no priority being given to parents of new varsity players, I guess we'll be sitting on the visitor side cheering for our son. Guess this was just too hard to work into a plan for ticket allotment. I get the idea of equal access to all fans, but you can't make a quick 1-day distribution for parents of rising seniors?

I wouldn't be so sure about the lack of availability of seats for new ticket holders including new varsity parents.

1. We have 2500 existing seats spread between current season ticket holders.
2. The first lottery for current season ticket holders only allows them to move their seats around, but NOT to get any additional seats.
3. There are a minimum of an additional 2500 seats that will be available for the "New Seats" lottery.
4. The "New Seats" lottery will allow a max of 4 seats per person signed up.
5. 2500 / 4 = 625 people minimum who will get to obtain new/additional season tickets.
6. There will be 3000 additional General admission seats that could be partially converted to season tickets depending on demand.


I think the only way someone who wants season tickets doesn't get them is if they don't sign up at all.


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[dragonpants]

With a blind lottery again, and no priority being given to parents of new varsity players, I guess we'll be sitting on the visitor side cheering for our son. Guess this was just too hard to work into a plan for ticket allotment. I get the idea of equal access to all fans, but you can't make a quick 1-day distribution for parents of rising seniors?

Do other schools give priority to players parents?
Carroll does not, we also do not have a lottery, we have to camp out all night and get in line. It is pretty fun sort of a rite of passage. No preference given to anyone. There is a section in the lower section of the stadium for senior parent participants but it is general admission meaning there are not enough seats for every senior parent but it is an option if they want to get their early and grab a seat there if they do not have season tickets. You can put your cushion down and then go out to the parking lot to tailgate. We allow folks to go in and out which works out well, you can grab a beverage at half time out of the cooler.

[TexTider]

I wouldn't be so sure about the lack of availability of seats for new ticket holders including new varsity parents.

1. We have 2500 existing seats spread between current season ticket holders.
2. The first lottery for current season ticket holders only allows them to move their seats around, but NOT to get any additional seats.
3. There are a minimum of an additional 2500 seats that will be available for the "New Seats" lottery.
4. The "New Seats" lottery will allow a max of 4 seats per person signed up.
5. 2500 / 4 = 625 people minimum who will get to obtain new/additional season tickets.
6. There will be 3000 additional General admission seats that could be partially converted to season tickets depending on demand.


I think the only way someone who wants season tickets doesn't get them is if they don't sign up at all.


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I know you have much more experience than I with Allen football from the inside, but I think you may be short-selling the community on demand. With a greater hope of obtaining tickets, I foresee a couple thousand applying, along with those existing ticket-holders wanting more and re-entering the lottery. Band parents that traditionally fill up the endzone will definitely be signed up.

Also, don't discount the age-old practice of buying more than you need and selling the excess to pay for your season tickets. For the initial game, I predict a secondary market for the SLC-ESPN game, at premium prices. We've already seen multiple HS football fans on this board willing to drive from all over the state for this game.

Any guess of how many the fire marshall will allow in the stadium that night, including SRO?

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I know you have much more experience than I with Allen football from the inside, but I think you may be short-selling the community on demand. With a greater hope of obtaining tickets, I foresee a couple thousand applying, along with those existing ticket-holders wanting more and re-entering the lottery. Band parents that traditionally fill up the endzone will definitely be signed up.

Also, don't discount the age-old practice of buying more than you need and selling the excess to pay for your season tickets. For the initial game, I predict a secondary market for the SLC-ESPN game, at premium prices. We've already seen multiple HS football fans on this board willing to drive from all over the state for this game.

Any guess of how many the fire marshall will allow in the stadium that night, including SRO?
If the SLC games remains to be played on Friday then the ESPN thingy is out. You can always try bribery to see if your name comes out first in the lottery deal:D

[TXWayne]

With a blind lottery again, and no priority being given to parents of new varsity players, I guess we'll be sitting on the visitor side cheering for our son. Guess this was just too hard to work into a plan for ticket allotment. I get the idea of equal access to all fans, but you can't make a quick 1-day distribution for parents of rising seniors?

I may be living in a fantasy land but my assumption is that since the number of reserved seats is more than doubling, everyone who puts in for the lottery will be able to get seats. I could be wrong but I certainly think the odds will be much better than in previous years.

[bigdaddydog]

I know you have much more experience than I with Allen football from the inside, but I think you may be short-selling the community on demand. With a greater hope of obtaining tickets, I foresee a couple thousand applying, along with those existing ticket-holders wanting more and re-entering the lottery. Band parents that traditionally fill up the endzone will definitely be signed up.

Also, don't discount the age-old practice of buying more than you need and selling the excess to pay for your season tickets. For the initial game, I predict a secondary market for the SLC-ESPN game, at premium prices. We've already seen multiple HS football fans on this board willing to drive from all over the state for this game.

Any guess of how many the fire marshall will allow in the stadium that night, including SRO?

I don't have any idea how many the fire Marshall will allow for the first game with the Dragons. If it is on a Friday I think that cuts down on attendance and it may not be an issue.

I can't argue with your prediction of a couple thousand applying for the lottery to get tickets. This is all uncharted territory we are traveling. I think we had close to 400 sign up for the last lottery trying for less than 100 tickets.

I think many people did not even bother to sign up with the slim odds of being picked in the top 50.

As for buying more than you need, I think that will still go on, but there will likely be a glut of extra tickets available for most games based on the interest level of past games at the old stadium. I do not see much of a secondary market for reselling tickets like in previous years.

I do hope they implement some type of online electronic ticketing system that could be used to not only sell General admission /visitor seats, but also make the home suide seats that are not going to be used for a game available for purchase. I think I know the answer to that question, but I can still hope.

I am just encouraging folks to try and stay positive. There are going to be folks who are not happy with the outcome of this process. I'm just hoping that can be kept to a minimum and that folks like yourself with more of a vested interest can watch their kids play from some good seats!

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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I'm still split with my seats, I have a couple in 104 and a couple in 106. I will be looking to continue the consiolidation so I can try and get all the seats in one location.

The one thing I am hearing most is frustration on not being able to "group" seats together (Groups of friends bunching their seats together) outside of the upcoming two lottery system. This is going to require some creative thinking to accomplish with the system/process in place.

Of course after this coming season there may be a huge drop off in season ticket demand. As Allendad keeps saying, we've got nothing coming back... I just hope the Dargons have a little mercy on us.

My only hope is that this new modified Wing-T Offense is the start of a new era. It's the closest thing to the wishbone that I think an A&M Former Student turned HS coach could ever bring themselves to implement!!

I have to tell you I have seen some of the plays and even a Bay City, 3 back set, it could be a thing of beauty or if the O Line can't get the speed to make the blocks it could be a disaster. I guess we will see against Southlake. I'm hoping their losses at LB help our Wing-T take flight!!


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I heard Westerberg put in a call to Paul Johnson at Georgia Tech to install the Flex Bone. Paul wants it so he can recruit our OL who will already know how to chop block without getting a penalty. With the speed we will have at WR and the uncertainty of the hands to catch the ball. The Flex Bone sounds like a viable option(pun intended).

check out the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxp8yKjgAHM

[dragonpants]

I heard Westerberg put in a call to Paul Johnson at Georgia Tech to install the Flex Bone. Paul wants it so he can recruit our OL who will already know how to chop block without getting a penalty. With the speed we will have at WR and the uncertainty of the hands to catch the ball. The Flex Bone sounds like a viable option(pun intended).

check out the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxp8yKjgAHM

Actually not a bad idea against Carroll, in the Hal era we have traditionally started slowly, Dodge as well but he always scheduled a not very difficult non district schedule.
Early in the season teams that run the zone read have traditionally given us fits, see Copperas Cove the last two years and while you do not have an Orlando Thomas you guys will have more talent across the board than they do, so while you are joking it might need a bad idea given your QB who is pretty athletic. I do not know how good of a passer he is but it is going to be more difficult given his vertical challenges of course they can move him out of the pocket as opposed to dropping back.
Just checked rivals and they have Pierce listed at 5'10", is that accurate, he certainly did not look that tall in the playoffs last year?

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Actually not a bad idea against Carroll, in the Hal era we have traditionally started slowly, Dodge as well but he always scheduled a not very difficult non district schedule.
Early in the season teams that run the zone read have traditionally given us fits, see Copperas Cove the last two years and while you do not have an Orlando Thomas you guys will have more talent across the board than they do, so while you are joking it might need a bad idea given your QB who is pretty athletic. I do not know how good of a passer he is but it is going to be more difficult given his vertical challenges of course they can move him out of the pocket as opposed to dropping back.
Just checked rivals and they have Pierce listed at 5'10", is that accurate, he certainly did not look that tall in the playoffs last year?
They say if you measure your height in the morning, you are at your tallest because of the fluid built up in your spinal column. I guess they measured OP about 1:00am:D

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Actually not a bad idea against Carroll, in the Hal era we have traditionally started slowly, Dodge as well but he always scheduled a not very difficult non district schedule.
Early in the season teams that run the zone read have traditionally given us fits, see Copperas Cove the last two years and while you do not have an Orlando Thomas you guys will have more talent across the board than they do, so while you are joking it might need a bad idea given your QB who is pretty athletic. I do not know how good of a passer he is but it is going to be more difficult given his vertical challenges of course they can move him out of the pocket as opposed to dropping back.
Just checked rivals and they have Pierce listed at 5'10", is that accurate, he certainly did not look that tall in the playoffs last year?
Hence the chop blocking

[allendad]

Actually not a bad idea against Carroll, in the Hal era we have traditionally started slowly, Dodge as well but he always scheduled a not very difficult non district schedule.
Early in the season teams that run the zone read have traditionally given us fits, see Copperas Cove the last two years and while you do not have an Orlando Thomas you guys will have more talent across the board than they do, so while you are joking it might need a bad idea given your QB who is pretty athletic. I do not know how good of a passer he is but it is going to be more difficult given his vertical challenges of course they can move him out of the pocket as opposed to dropping back.
Just checked rivals and they have Pierce listed at 5'10", is that accurate, he certainly did not look that tall in the playoffs last year?

Pants,

He might be short . . . . .


















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But he's VERY athletic ! ! ! ! !




GO EAGLES ! ! ! !




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[dragonpants]

Pants,

He might be short . . . . .


















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But he's VERY athletic ! ! ! ! !




GO EAGLES ! ! ! !




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The kid is a great athlete, given who his dad is he would have to be in shape.:D
I am assuming most of the interest from colleges is for wrestling. That is not a slight about his football ability but he is one of the top wrestlers in the country.
The first game of the season is going to be interesting with all that we have to replace and you guys always have a ton of talent. Keep feeding those offensive linemen. You guys ready for a new coach yet?

[dmo069]

Section 105, Row A, Seats 113-116. Not too shabby!!!

[bigdaddydog]

The kid is a great athlete, given who his dad is he would have to be in shape.:D
I am assuming most of the interest from colleges is for wrestling. That is not a slight about his football ability but he is one of the top wrestlers in the country.
The first game of the season is going to be interesting with all that we have to replace and you guys always have a ton of talent. Keep feeding those offensive linemen. You guys ready for a new coach yet?

Indeed he is committed to OU on a wrestling scholarship. He has some good football ability and oviously I would rather see him as a slot receiver than QB. That said, going into spring ball concensus opinion is he gives us the best chance to win. His experience, tenacity, and head for the game make him a potent force.

Your statement about Always having a ton of talent applies to both of our teams. Most folks I have talked to think that the Dargons do the best job of developing that talent for specific positions of just about any team in the state. So, it makes it tougher for your fans to Sandbag! :D

My bright Spot is the offensive line for the Eagles! They seem to be on the up slope of the performance/talent curve (Thank Goodness). I hear we've signed a new agreement with Patterson Meat Processors for raw meat to keep the animals on the line happy!!



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[bigdaddydog]

I heard Westerberg put in a call to Paul Johnson at Georgia Tech to install the Flex Bone. Paul wants it so he can recruit our OL who will already know how to chop block without getting a penalty. With the speed we will have at WR and the uncertainty of the hands to catch the ball. The Flex Bone sounds like a viable option(pun intended).

check out the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxp8yKjgAHM

Dingo I gotta give it to you for bringing your Georgia roots into this offensive scheme thing. I guess I pictured you as more of a Richt / Bulldog Fan...

I do like the Flex Bone and I'm not sure if it is that much more difficult to execute than the sweep / Buck Sweep is. This being High school and all maybe its best if we keep it simple. We're not Carroll you know! ;)

I mean the expectations for thier offense this coming season are off the charts. I'm just glad we don't have that to deal with.:heli:


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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Dingo I gotta give it to you for bringing your Georgia roots into this offensive scheme thing. I guess I pictured you as more of a Richt / Bulldog Fan...

I do like the Flex Bone and I'm not sure if it is that much more difficult to execute than the sweep / Buck Sweep is. This being High school and all maybe its best if we keep it simple. We're not Carroll you know! ;)

I mean the expectations for thier offense this coming season are off the charts. I'm just glad we don't have that to deal with.:heli:


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I do like Mark Richt and think he is as good off the field as on. But to say anything good about them Dawgs would leave a taste of vomit in my mouth. Unless that is if some of our future talent were to go to UGA, then and only then would I hope them any success.

[dragonpants]

I do like Mark Richt and think he is as good off the field as on. But to say anything good about them Dawgs would leave a taste of vomit in my mouth. Unless that is if some of our future talent were to go to UGA, then and only then would I hope them any success.

We are ramblin wreck fans in our home as my father in law went to Georgia Tech and of course Johnson was the HC at Navy.

You guys should try the wing T.:D

Actually for the first game you guys should run your offense as you have for years and then realize you might have to make some adjustments. We have defended your offense pretty well in the past and we need all the help we can get. Our D line is tiny and we have all new linebackers so dealing with your o line is going to be an issue, any chance that you guys can have them put on more weight than last years line?

[allendad]

We are ramblin wreck fans in our home as my father in law went to Georgia Tech and of course Johnson was the HC at Navy.

You guys should try the wing T.:D

Actually for the first game you guys should run your offense as you have for years and then realize you might have to make some adjustments. We have defended your offense pretty well in the past and we need all the help we can get. Our D line is tiny and we have all new linebackers so dealing with your o line is going to be an issue, any chance that you guys can have them put on more weight than last years line?

M'brutha . . . . . . . that right dare is an . . .

impossibility ! ! ! ! !

:rofl:



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[allendad]

Rolls and rolls of turf laying out there in the north parking lot ready to be rolled out on top of all those billions of black pellets. Prepping is almost done down in the 'bowl'. Turf should be going in soon.

I think they are leaving all that rock and the pile of dirt for the "Rock Climbing Club". That way it will TRULY be a 'multi-purpose' stadium !;)


GO EAGLES ! ! ! !

[allendad]

I heard Westerberg put in a call to Paul Johnson at Georgia Tech to install the Flex Bone. Paul wants it so he can recruit our OL who will already know how to chop block without getting a penalty. With the speed we will have at WR and the uncertainty of the hands to catch the ball. The Flex Bone sounds like a viable option(pun intended).

check out the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxp8yKjgAHM

Isn't "Flex Bone" the name of a rapper ? ? ? ? ?


:eek:








:yes:




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[allendad]

GO EAGLES ! ! ! !


http://edu.glogster.com/media/3/12/87/95/12879511.jpg


There's a new 'boss' in town ! ! ! !


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[dragonpants]

Rolls and rolls of turf laying out there in the north parking lot ready to be rolled out on top of all those billions of black pellets. Prepping is almost done down in the 'bowl'. Turf should be going in soon.

I think they are leaving all that rock and the pile of dirt for the "Rock Climbing Club". That way it will TRULY be a 'multi-purpose' stadium !;)


GO EAGLES ! ! ! !

I thought the pellets went on top of the turf?????????
At least that is the way it is at other schools. I am sure you guys have some new fancy stuff. :rolleyes:

[dragonpants]

GO EAGLES ! ! ! !


http://edu.glogster.com/media/3/12/87/95/12879511.jpg


There's a new 'boss' in town ! ! ! !


#26




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#26 for a QB is just wrong.

[allendad]

I thought the pellets went on top of the turf?????????
At least that is the way it is at other schools. I am sure you guys have some new fancy stuff. :rolleyes:

I was watching them yesterday. They put down these huge bags of pellets and a machine rolls over them and 'melts' them into a layer of 'padding'. They will put the turf on top of this and THEN, I believe, the smaller pellets will go on. I'm SURE it is a new fangled system. I mean, we saw how great the "state of the art" turf was at the old place.:rolleyes:

It's pretty cool to see the process from ground up.

The pellets being put on now are a combo of shredded Silver Fox I believe.

[trojanbacker]

Alright everybody . . . .

I couldn't stand it and I'm a loser(like the rest of ye) !

I had extra time on my hands and can't stand the
off season, so I decided to get started. Here y'go ! . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8aQ43DT85Y


Nothin' special, just sumthin to look forward to.


GO EAGLES ! ! ! ! !

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Good stuff. Muse...not so much.

[dragonpants]

I was watching them yesterday. They put down these huge bags of pellets and a machine rolls over them and 'melts' them into a layer of 'padding'. They will put the turf on top of this and THEN, I believe, the smaller pellets will go on. I'm SURE it is a new fangled system. I mean, we saw how great the "state of the art" turf was at the old place.:rolleyes:

It's pretty cool to see the process from ground up.

The pellets being put on now are a combo of shredded Silver Fox I believe.

Do not care about foxes at all. All I care about are "The Foxes" the highly trained ones which we have hidden away so we can free them when necessary. Rumor has it that no one feels it necessary to bring them to the Allen game. It is non district and we already know we are going to get our butts kicked. Now if it is televised we will have the foxes available and we will win in that instance as the exposure and the win will help our recruiting efforts. Our budget is in the toilet with Robin Hood and the $8 million deficit our ISD has for next school year. :mad:
I will never forget some of the posts after the skyline game and especially on their face book page where people actually claimed to see the cages we brought them in and saw people release them. :rofl:
I really thought we did a better job of hiding them. :yes:

[allendad]

Do not care about foxes at all. All I care about are "The Foxes" the highly trained ones which we have hidden away so we can free them when necessary. Rumor has it that no one feels it necessary to bring them to the Allen game. It is non district and we already know we are going to get our butts kicked. Now if it is televised we will have the foxes available and we will win in that instance as the exposure and the win will help our recruiting efforts. Our budget is in the toilet with Robin Hood and the $8 million deficit our ISD has for next school year. :mad:
I will never forget some of the posts after the skyline game and especially on their face book page where people actually claimed to see the cages we brought them in and saw people release them. :rofl:
I really thought we did a better job of hiding them. :yes:

You're cracking' me up pants !

Hopefully enough time has past where those Skyline people will realize how crazy the idea is of releasing foxes, of all things, would have been.

As far as y'all "getting your butts kicked", well . . . We can dream, but it will sure be fun to have a game so early in the season with that kind of attention. The house will be rockin with people from all over the place. Should be lots of fun.

I saw the running backs coach trying out 10 kids at the FB position yesterday. He was trying to teach them how to do a simple 'dive' play', but not one of them could hold onto the ball, soooooo I'm not sure how the running game will be next season!:(

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

You're cracking' me up pants !

Hopefully enough time has past where those Skyline people will realize how crazy the idea is of releasing foxes, of all things, would have been.

As far as y'all "getting your butts kicked", well . . . We can dream, but it will sure be fun to have a game so early in the season with that kind of attention. The house will be rockin with people from all over the place. Should be lots of fun.

I saw the running backs coach trying out 10 kids at the FB position yesterday. He was trying to teach them how to do a simple 'dive' play', but not one of them could hold onto the ball, soooooo I'm not sure how the running game will be next season!:(
Its okay that they cant hold on to the ball as long as they can bowl over the opposing LB when opening up the hole for Harris/Ward!

[dragonpants]

You're cracking' me up pants !

Hopefully enough time has past where those Skyline people will realize how crazy the idea is of releasing foxes, of all things, would have been.

As far as y'all "getting your butts kicked", well . . . We can dream, but it will sure be fun to have a game so early in the season with that kind of attention. The house will be rockin with people from all over the place. Should be lots of fun.

I saw the running backs coach trying out 10 kids at the FB position yesterday. He was trying to teach them how to do a simple 'dive' play', but not one of them could hold onto the ball, soooooo I'm not sure how the running game will be next season!:(

FB what the hell is a full back, I hear people talking all the time about Tight Ends and other nonsense.
Is Pierce taking snaps from under center?

[allendad]

FB what the hell is a full back, I hear people talking all the time about Tight Ends and other nonsense.
Is Pierce taking snaps from under center?

I think they are trying everything they possibly can to find something
That will work. For whatever reason, the offense is just in a state of chaos !
Spring ball will be a make or brake proposition for what happens this fall. I saw one set where they had double TE's and 3 RB's in there. Desperate times require desperate measures !

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[dragonpants]

I think they are trying everything they possibly can to find something
That will work. For whatever reason, the offense is just in a state of chaos !
Spring ball will be a make or brake proposition for what happens this fall. I saw one set where they had double TE's and 3 RB's in there. Desperate times require desperate measures !

.

:rolleyes:. You are exposed. You are a Trinity fan in disguise.

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I think they are trying everything they possibly can to find something
That will work. For whatever reason, the offense is just in a state of chaos !
Spring ball will be a make or brake proposition for what happens this fall. I saw one set where they had double TE's and 3 RB's in there. Desperate times require desperate measures !

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They were also trying the Notre Dame Box!!!!

[bigdaddydog]

FB what the hell is a full back, I hear people talking all the time about Tight Ends and other nonsense.
Is Pierce taking snaps from under center?

I know right? Pierce under center is one of the things I am looking forward to the most. It's gonna be the next best thing to a cross between William Cole and Brandon Carter running the offense except a little more Caucasian...

There is going to be a whole lotsa more talk about Fullbacks, Wingbacks and Tailbacks in our future. I'm taking the proactive approach to all this running Offense by studying up on the Offense and all the schemes / formations.

I think Harris /Ward can switch off between Fullback and tailback at will. I'm just trying to figure out which of the kids would make for a better wingback. I'm going to go out on a limb and Guess either Lamb (Taller but not as quick) or Adams getting converted from D or even getting double duty because of his speed.

I'm afraid that we are not going to see as much of the final offense during spring ball though. Once again it's gonna be basics and boring.


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[bigdaddydog]

They were also trying the Notre Dame Box!!!!

No time to look it up right now, but what in the wide wide world of sports is the Notre Dame Box??

I hope it's not another GT formation! :D


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[bigdaddydog]

:rolleyes:. You are exposed. You are a Trinity fan in disguise.

The Trinity fans better get used to it because this season we are going to out Trinity, Trinity. Sure would be nice to meet them again in the playoffs! I can still dream right? :D


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[allendad]

No time to look it up right now, but what in the wide wide world of sports is the Notre Dame Box??

I hope it's not another GT formation! :D


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https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRHsmcIUPCsr0M-zlpL7kyXoT-0F_27zWIh--TWr5jEFXSZM63T

[TrinityTrojan299]

:rolleyes:. You are exposed. You are a trinity fan in disguise.

:p

[TrinityTrojan299]

The Trinity fans better get used to it because this season we are going to out Trinity, Trinity. Sure would be nice to meet them again in the playoffs! I can still dream right? :D


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Plus a year without pictionary is just not acceptable :)

[allendad]

Plus a year without pictionary is just not acceptable :)

I HAVE felt a certain lacking in my life as of late.:D

Keep us up on how things are going out there in HEB land this spring !

[allendad]

Stadium update !

Video from this morning.
If you can see at the beginning . . .
they placed an Allen Eagle logo head
up on the press box. It will be illuminated
during the games. Sorry it was so windy
I could hear the wind whispering something about
Pierce at the 15, 10, 5 . . . . or something like that.
The wind plays tricks on me sometimes . . . or maybe
it was Eaglefandingo5 standing behind me, I'm not sure !;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lOU8WgSstE


The padded surface is about done as you can see.

GO EAGLES ! ! !


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[TrinityTrojan299]

I HAVE felt a certain lacking in my life as of late.:D

Keep us up on how things are going out there in HEB land this spring !

Oh you know, same ol same ol. Big and slow, unproven talent, ect, ect :D

I am really excited to see yall's new digs. We get back from Washington the morning of the SLC/Allen game, so I am looking forward to being in attendance for the big opener.

[allendad]

Oh you know, same ol same ol. Big and slow, unproven talent, ect, ect :D

I am really excited to see yall's new digs. We get back from Washington the morning of the SLC/Allen game, so I am looking forward to being in attendance for the big opener.

Yeah, I know, you guys are rebuilding, uh - hum !

Maybe we can meet up in the Semi's this year !:D

Keep us posted can we can get something to eat before hand . . . EARLY !


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[TrinityTrojan299]

Yeah, I know, you guys are rebuilding, uh - hum !

Maybe we can meet up in the Semi's this year !:D

Keep us posted can we can get something to eat before hand . . . EARLY !


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Ill do it! Yeah, we may have to do a late lunch with the crowd that game is going to bring. Be good to see you and all the fine Allen folks.

[dragonpants]

Ill do it! Yeah, we may have to do a late lunch with the crowd that game is going to bring. Be good to see you and all the fine Allen folks.

Turncoat, and I was going to get you a ticket and you are making all nice with the wrong side of the plex. :mad:

[bigdaddydog]

Turncoat, and I was going to get you a ticket and you are making all nice with the wrong side of the plex. :mad:

Pants you're killing us over here!! There is indeed a Thin Blue line, so look at it as like minded individuals getting together to share stories, good food and a tasty beverage.

If it helps, I think we would be wiling to let you buy the first round? :D

BYOS!!


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[TrinityTrojan299]

Turncoat, and I was going to get you a ticket and you are making all nice with the wrong side of the plex. :mad:


:rofl: I never figured you for the jealous type :D

[I_Watch_the_Games]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/580459_393762473978116_164744656879900_1317910_174 6020575_n.jpg

The view from the visitors side :D

[allendad]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/580459_393762473978116_164744656879900_1317910_174 6020575_n.jpg

The view from the visitors side :D

Excellent photography skills !

I guess there's NO goin back on whose house it is now !

Those rolls of turf are looking mighty lonely just layin
there out in the north parking lot. Five days until the
season ticket holder's walk through. Should be a lot
of work done by then.

[allendad]

The "Fightin' Aggie's"(The Berg) view of this coming season . . . .




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP_6WNt6S0s


I guess we got Eagle TV doin some reporting going on ! ! ! !


GO EAGLES ! ! !


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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

The "Fightin' Aggie's"(The Berg) view of this coming season . . . .




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP_6WNt6S0s


I guess we got Eagle TV doin some reporting going on ! ! ! !


GO EAGLES ! ! !


.
I just want to know did you and BDD write the questions for that interview?

[dragonpants]

Hey Allen guys we are having a 5A get together next Sunday, May 6th at Esparzas in Grapevine. Right now it is tentatively scheduled for 2pm but that may be pushed back to 3 or 330.
You guys are more than welcome to join us.

[slcdragonfan]

Hey Allen guys we are having a 5A get together next Sunday, May 6th at Esparzas in Grapevine. Right now it is tentatively scheduled for 2pm but that may be pushed back to 3 or 330.
You guys are more than welcome to join us.

yeah. We need your pithy commentary to keep us humble....if that is possible. :)

[bigdaddydog]

yeah. We need your pithy commentary to keep us humble....if that is possible. :)

Thanks for the invite Pants.

LOL, MG you are killin me!! :notworthy

I say old chap, won't you come along with us we could use some Pithy commentary you know. Pip Pip, Cheerio! :D:cool:

I can't speak for any of the other Allen Folks, but I am Bach'ing it that weekend so it is very possible that I can join youz guyz.

As for keeping you humble, well life often has a way of keeping us all humble on it's own without any of my help.

Let us know what you decide on time wise.

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[bigdaddydog]

I just want to know did you and BDD write the questions for that interview?

I enjoyed the young ladies questions, but we cannot take any credit for them. You know it's what everyone wants to know!!

All I can say after yesterday afternoon, don't blink or you'll miss the Touchdown!! :notworthy


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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I enjoyed the young ladies questions, but we cannot take any credit for them. You know it's what everyone wants to know!!

All I can say after yesterday afternoon, don't blink or you'll miss the Touchdown!! :notworthy


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PM me with the dirty low down!

[allendad]

If you didn't make it last night . . . . .


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd6pTgHN5sY&feature=youtu.be


It really IS something to see in person.


Spring Ball starts Monday afternoon 3-7pm.

:heli::heli::heli::heli:



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[dragonpants]

If you didn't make it last night . . . . .


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd6pTgHN5sY&feature=youtu.be


It really IS something to see in person.


Spring Ball starts Monday afternoon 3-7pm.

:heli::heli::heli::heli:



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Alright you suck holes. The plans for next Sunday are set. Esparzas in Grapevine at 330pm.

[dragonpants]

If you didn't make it last night . . . . .


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd6pTgHN5sY&feature=youtu.be


It really IS something to see in person.


Spring Ball starts Monday afternoon 3-7pm.

:heli::heli::heli::heli:



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$60 mill and no individual seats or cup holders? WTF. Even our crappy little stadium has comfortable seats and cup holders in the reserved section.

[allendad]

$60 mill and no individual seats or cup holders? WTF. Even our crappy little stadium has comfortable seats and cup holders in the reserved section.

We have Swedish super models that serve us our beverages..... Pouring them from crystal decanters right into our mouths. "We don't need no stinking' cup holders" ! ! ! !:yes:

We've been trying to tell you guys over there . . . . . There is NO WAY that we can compete with your digs and the fare y'all offer the spectators at your games. We're just country hicks trying to imitate Plano, but we just can't do it 'cuz we ain't got the class. We ain't got the class so there's no way we can pass.( the ball that is)

[allendad]

Alright you suck holes. The plans for next Sunday are set. Esparzas in Grapevine at 330pm.

Sunday's are church days for me sorry. I'll be out of town in Honolulu anyway....
I'd love to attend a shin-dig though ! Hope y'all have a great time.

[dragonpants]

Sunday's are church days for me sorry. I'll be out of town in Honolulu anyway....
I'd love to attend a shin-dig though ! Hope y'all have a great time.

I have a non football related question and I hope it comes out ok and not anti religion. I was raised Catholic and went to church every Sunday otherwise you go to hell. We were there for about an hour and a half, now understand we knelt and stood and sang and did a lot of other crazy stuff especially during lent but even if we went to the noon mass we were home by 2.
How long do you folks spend at church?
What goes on there all day.
If Westerberg goes to your church tell him to get his a$$ home and learn some big game day speeches or something. For a good bottle of scotch I will inform you guys how we got Hal over the hump but non disclosures need to be signed.
That is also one of the reasons I tried to schedule for Saturday.
I just know I can get all the guilt and a big dose of Christianity in on a Sunday morning and still be liquored up by noon or one o'clock especially during football season. I am an early riser though.
Now do not get me wrong I know the Lord and I should spend a lot more time together but even he is a football fan (see Notre Dame).
Obviously lots of tounge in cheek but I always wondered what folks do at church all day.

[allendad]

I have a non football related question and I hope it comes out ok and not anti religion. I was raised Catholic and went to church every Sunday otherwise you go to hell. We were there for about an hour and a half, now understand we knelt and stood and sang and did a lot of other crazy stuff especially during lent but even if we went to the noon mass we were home by 2.
How long do you folks spend at church?
What goes on there all day.
If Westerberg goes to your church tell him to get his a$$ home and learn some big game day speeches or something. For a good bottle of scotch I will inform you guys how we got Hal over the hump but non disclosures need to be signed.
That is also one of the reasons I tried to schedule for Saturday.
I just know I can get all the guilt and a big dose of Christianity in on a Sunday morning and still be liquored up by noon or one o'clock especially during football season. I am an early riser though.
Now do not get me wrong I know the Lord and I should spend a lot more time together but even he is a football fan (see Notre Dame).
Obviously lots of tounge in cheek but I always wondered what folks do at church all day.

We aren't in church all day on Sundays. We try to treat the sabbath as a different day than the rest of the week. We don't shop or spend money on Sunday. We try and make the sabbath a day that helps us remember Our Father, rather
Than our own desires. We try and keep the sabbath holy and not just a day off.
With that being said, I don't want to come across as a self-righteous crank . . . Just sharing as to why I don't do restaurants and movies and stuff on Sunday.

I heard that since Kenny committed to A&M . . . Westerberg has decided to ALLOW SLC to go ahead and win the game on the 31st, it bein his alma mater and all ! ! !

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I have a non football related question and I hope it comes out ok and not anti religion. I was raised Catholic and went to church every Sunday otherwise you go to hell. We were there for about an hour and a half, now understand we knelt and stood and sang and did a lot of other crazy stuff especially during lent but even if we went to the noon mass we were home by 2.
How long do you folks spend at church?
What goes on there all day.
If Westerberg goes to your church tell him to get his a$$ home and learn some big game day speeches or something. For a good bottle of scotch I will inform you guys how we got Hal over the hump but non disclosures need to be signed.
That is also one of the reasons I tried to schedule for Saturday.
I just know I can get all the guilt and a big dose of Christianity in on a Sunday morning and still be liquored up by noon or one o'clock especially during football season. I am an early riser though.
Now do not get me wrong I know the Lord and I should spend a lot more time together but even he is a football fan (see Notre Dame).
Obviously lots of tounge in cheek but I always wondered what folks do at church all day.
Westerberg is Methodist, so they get out in time to beat us Baptist to the good restraunts:D. As for the good game day speech pay off, does SLCdragonfan get to pick out the bottle of Scotch? I might have to save up to make that purchase.

I,_______________ promise not to tell anyone what Ive learned from anonymous Carroll fans, what it takes to get our Head Coach over the hump.

[allendad]

Ok, so I'm HACKED !

A friend decides to come into town.
He is bringing some extended family with
Him.

I get into town Monday morning and have to leave
Again Tuesday morning . . . . So, all I have is
Monday afternoon and evening to be with family, etc.

My buddy tells me that he wants me to go with him to
Daley(sp?)Plaza to look at the 'kill zone' with the visitors.

My problem with this is that I wanted to watch the kids
Have their first spring practice in pads Monday afternoon.

Do y'all see my predicament ?

Y'know, life just ain't fair sometimes !

STINK ! ! ! ! !


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[dragonpants]

We aren't in church all day on Sundays. We try to treat the sabbath as a different day than the rest of the week. We don't shop or spend money on Sunday. We try and make the sabbath a day that helps us remember Our Father, rather
Than our own desires. We try and keep the sabbath holy and not just a day off.
With that being said, I don't want to come across as a self-righteous crank . . . Just sharing as to why I don't do restaurants and movies and stuff on Sunday.

I heard that since Kenny committed to A&M . . . Westerberg has decided to ALLOW SLC to go ahead and win the game on the 31st, it bein his alma mater and all ! ! !

I understand that. There are folks that are at church all day though and I just wondered what they did.
We try to stay close to home on Sundays and I make a family dinner as well so not that different.

So if we win it will be because Westerburg let us win? :rolleyes:
How is that any different than 2009. :rofl:

[allendad]

I understand that. There are folks that are at church all day though and I just wondered what they did.
We try to stay close to home on Sundays and I make a family dinner as well so not that different.

So if we win it will be because Westerburg let us win? :rolleyes:
How is that any different than 2009. :rofl:

I guess when you putit that way . . . It's the same thing ! :notworthy



:D



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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Man dragonbritches, you are on a roll with the Westerberg thing. You dont have a secret man crush on him or nothing do you?;)

[dmo069]

Did anybody notice that the Dallas Cowboys picked up Nathan Dick as an UDFA?

[dragonpants]

Man dragonbritches, you are on a roll with the Westerberg thing. You dont have a secret man crush on him or nothing do you?;)

Nice guy, good offensive coordinator(most of the time) good with the players etc, but not an elite coach. You guys should have at least one more SC and in the very least a lot more deeper runs than you have IMO. There is always the talent there and to an unintelligent outside observer such as myself it has to come down to game plan. I have seen good execution but not a game plan that takes advantage of obvious mismatches, again they are obvious to me and I am a complete football idiot. :D

[tjw]

Did anybody notice that the Dallas Cowboys picked up Nathan Dick as an UDFA?

Yes, see he will be in training camp this year, trading the bear for a star, good luck Nathan LINK (http://thecabin.net/sports/college/2012-04-28/nathan-dick-signs-cowboys-free-agent#.T53QuMXBWSo)

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Nice guy, good offensive coordinator(most of the time) good with the players etc, but not an elite coach. You guys should have at least one more SC and in the very least a lot more deeper runs than you have IMO. There is always the talent there and to an unintelligent outside observer such as myself it has to come down to game plan. I have seen good execution but not a game plan that takes advantage of obvious mismatches, again they are obvious to me and I am a complete football idiot. :D
There has been game planning that has made a lot of us scratch our heads for sure. IMO I think it will get better, I hope that isnt just homeristic optimism. But you arent a complete football idiot, you have sat next to da hawaiin enough to graduate from that level:D

[allendad]

Ah, the beautiful smell of Spring Ball is in the air ! ! !


GO EAGLES ! ! !

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Man I dont like the report from the 1st day of spring. What in the world is wrong with the coaching staff? Why would they let the kids serve up pancakes that late in the day? Dont they know that all that syrup will keep the boys awake too late into the night!

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Went to practice yesterday. I believe Allendad has finally made his first correct statement.......WE AINT GOT NUTHIN'!!!!!!!!

[allendad]

In case I failed to see sumthin' the other day . . . .

I'm leaving Honolulu in 1hour and gettin back home at 5am . . . .
Sleep, work a little, then I'll head over to see sum mo practice !

Fandigo5, if you can meet me over there. Ah-eet?


ALOHA to everybody.

:D

[allendad]

Oliver Pierce was good enough to pose for a picture after the first day of Spring Ball for me.























http://angelbrewhaha.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/my-little-football-player.jpg






Carrol better watchout 'cuz he looked ready to take care of business in August ! ! !



GO EAGLES ! ! !


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[allendad]

I love Spring Ball . . . .

The new O-Line looked ready to light it up out there !
Should be a GREAT year in A-Town ! ! !

http://www.ihs1967.com/Images/Jarvinen/billjohnkem2.jpg


GO EAGLES ! ! !

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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Allendad, you should be ashamed of yourself. Those three linemen all were move-ins from Southlake where the rich kids had the helmets with two crossbars.

[allendad]

Ok, so I'm off to Eagle Stadium this morning for the 10am "Super Bowl" for
my son's Flag Football team. Second graders are hilarious to watch !


GO LONGHORNS ! ! !



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[bigdaddydog]

Ok, so I'm off to Eagle Stadium this morning for the 10am "Super Bowl" for
my son's Flag Football team. Second graders are hilarious to watch !


GO LONGHORNS ! ! !



The good news is in 5 years "THE Shut Down Corner" be in 7th grade and beginning his Official journey toward being an Allen Eagle!!!

Congratulations to the Longhorns, DII Champions!!! You'll have to give us the final score and the stats when you get a chance.


GO EAGLES!!!


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[allendad]

The good news is in 5 years "THE Shut Down Corner" be in 7th grade and beginning his Official journey toward being an Allen Eagle!!!

Congratulations to the Longhorns, DII Champions!!! You'll have to give us the final score and the stats when you get a chance.


GO EAGLES!!!


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Thanks for the props BigDaddy.

My little man got 9 flags and the Horns won it 13-0. They moved the ball really
Well all game, but had problems scoring. The D was the best they had done all
Season. It was quite a great experience for the kids.

Attention Eagle fans . . .

There was a kid on the 1st grade team that won their championship that was zinging the ball 20 yards right on the money. I think they won't heir game 32-0 !
This future Eagle looks to be AWESOME and he's only in 1st grade ! ! ! !

My son was thrilled to play in the "Double -Wide" where his hero A-Rod lit it up last year.

Congrats to all the Eaglettes that spread their wings this spring season.

:notworthy

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[allendad]

So. . . . . .
Is anyone going to comment on Spring Ball so far ?

Has anyone been out to the field to check out what we got
For a team this fall ?

I've snuck out there about 5 times and watched what is what.

What a great opportunity for all these underclass men to get out here
And get instruction from the varsity coaches. Many of these youn men
Are very impressive in their hustle and tenacity. With all the revolving doors at
Positions, it's hard to find anyone that might land a starting role in August.

Maybe they'll be good in 2013 !


:o

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[ALLENFANDINGO5]

So. . . . . .
Is anyone going to comment on Spring Ball so far ?

Has anyone been out to the field to check out what we got
For a team this fall ?

I've snuck out there about 5 times and watched what is what.

What a great opportunity for all these underclass men to get out here
And get instruction from the varsity coaches. Many of these youn men
Are very impressive in their hustle and tenacity. With all the revolving doors at
Positions, it's hard to find anyone that might land a starting role in August.

Maybe they'll be good in 2013 !


:o

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In general, Im liking the overall team speed. The hardest shoes to fill this year will be the WR corps. It will be interesting to see who steps up and becomes the go-to guy.

[SLCbacker]

Thanks for the props BigDaddy.

My little man got 9 flags and the Horns won it 13-0. They moved the ball really
Well all game, but had problems scoring. The D was the best they had done all
Season. It was quite a great experience for the kids.

Attention Eagle fans . . .

There was a kid on the 1st grade team that won their championship that was zinging the ball 20 yards right on the money. I think they won't heir game 32-0 !
This future Eagle looks to be AWESOME and he's only in 1st grade ! ! ! !

My son was thrilled to play in the "Double -Wide" where his hero A-Rod lit it up last year.

Congrats to all the Eaglettes that spread their wings this spring season.

:notworthy

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Congrats on the big win AllenDad! I miss coaching those little guys.

I should tell you that the Dragon Council already has recruited that first grader. His family is slated to move to Southlake when he is in the 8th grade. :D

[allendad]

Congrats on the big win AllenDad! I miss coaching those little guys.

I should tell you that the Dragon Council already has recruited that first grader. His family is slated to move to Southlake when he is in the 8th grade. :D

Y'know . . . . there's really nothing we can do about that.:(

There's just nothing here to be an anchor for kids with talent.
I appreciate a community that can sell themselves to the point of
enticing families to move and become a part of the whole. Hats
off to y'all ! ! ! :notworthy

After watching Spring Ball practice yesterday . . . . . . .

























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August 31st is going to be "...a day which will live in infamy ..."

Do y'all over there have any JV kids that would like to come over here and play a whole game ? ? ? ?


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[SLCbacker]

Y'know . . . . there's really nothing we can do about that.

There's just nothing here to be an anchor for kids with talent.
I appreciate a community that can sell themselves to the point of
enticing families to move and become a part of the whole. Hats
off to y'all ! ! ! :notworthy

After watching Spring Ball practice yesterday . . . . . . .

























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August 31st is going to be "...a day which will live in infamy ..."

Do y'all over there have any JV kids that would like to come over here and play a whole game ? ? ? ?


:eek:



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I wish we could spare some JV players, but with less than half the students you guys have, we'll be movin up a record number of sophs just to field a team this year. Could be the most undersized and slowest team I've ever seen. Here are a few pics from a recent scrimage with Trinity.....
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http://funnyphotosto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/30/sumo-wrestler.jpg

[dragonpants]

The good news is in 5 years "THE Shut Down Corner" be in 7th grade and beginning his Official journey toward being an Allen Eagle!!!

Congratulations to the Longhorns, DII Champions!!! You'll have to give us the final score and the stats when you get a chance.


GO EAGLES!!!


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Shut down corner you say?
I have an extra bedroom. :D

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Shut down corner you say?
I have an extra bedroom. :D
Yes you do, only after you slide all the cases of MG's scotch to the far side of the room:D

[slcdragonfan]

Yes you do, only after you slide all the cases of MG's scotch to the far side of the room:D

:ninja:

[allendad]

alright guys and gals . . . .

Spring Ball practice tomorrow night at 7pm at The Double-Wide ! ! ! !

Be there to check out the 2012 edition.

[Die Hard Eagle Fan]

Went back to the old offense today!!:heli:

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Went to the band banquet Saturday night and Pennington said that the Escadrille will be 850 members strong! That is great for home games but it is going to be tough for some of the road games.

[bigdaddydog]

Went to the band banquet Saturday night and Pennington said that the Escadrille will be 850 members strong! That is great for home games but it is going to be tough for some of the road games.

Do we have that many busses? :eek:

Maybe we can get a bus sharing agreement with another district... Just trying to thick which away game is going to have the smallest stands?


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[slcdragonfan]

seriously, are they still selling bricks for the stadium?

[dragonpants]

alright guys and gals . . . .

Spring Ball practice tomorrow night at 7pm at The Double-Wide ! ! ! !

Be there to check out the 2012 edition.

see you there. :D

[dragonpants]

seriously, are they still selling bricks for the stadium?

You buy a brick over there and I will beat your friggin a$$.
After you fix my AC and my computers. :D

[SLCbacker]

You buy a brick over there and I will beat your friggin a$$.
After you fix my AC and my computers. :D

He's gonna buy one that says...

GO DARGONS!!!

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

seriously, are they still selling bricks for the stadium?
Sales ended back in April. We had to show proof of residency in Allen to purchase and all content had to be approved by a review board that consisted of BDD, Allendad, and myself. Mainly to keep the Dargons and the Planonians from getting in on this wonderful honor.:D

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I like the new offense, especially when in the pistol and RB drops to all 4's and Olie steps on his back to look over the line of scrimmage.

[slcdragonfan]

I like the new offense, especially when in the pistol and RB drops to all 4's and Olie steps on his back to look over the line of scrimmage.

:rofl:

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

:rofl:
I wouldnt be rolling on the floor laughing.....he was 5 of 6 for 172 yards!!!!

[EaglesWin]

Great night for practice last night, and good size crowd. There were an enormous number of college recruiters on the sidelines too, which is a good sign for the talent on the team.

Defense is ahead of the offense, which isn't all that surprising at this point. I thought the o-line looked really good. I don't recall a pass play by either the 1's or 2's that was disrupted by a blown o-line assignment.

The QB situation is what it is. Oliver ran the 1's and Connor Greenberg ran the 2's. On the inside zone read, Oliver is clearly the better talent and he also had a nice roll out completion for a TD with a very well placed throw in the late part of the practice. Greenberg was much better than Oliver throwing the ball last night but lacks mobility. He reminded me of Morris a little, except Greenburg is pretty skinny and not as polished at this point. There was a third kid who wore number 2 that played well at times too. My guess is that this will take some time to sort out and we may even see some 2 QB system. Who knows.

The one thing I will say is that Westerberg and company run an unbelievably organized practice and treat those kids well. They coach, not scream, and clearly know what they are trying to accomplish with every rep. There were probably 350 kids on the sidelines (with the 2 JV teams and Varsity) and I saw no screwing around. Very impressive at the high school level, and frankly why every time I hear some fool say "we better win state or get a new coach" I think there's at least one too many idiots living in Allen.

[dragonpants]

Great night for practice last night, and good size crowd. There were an enormous number of college recruiters on the sidelines too, which is a good sign for the talent on the team.

Defense is ahead of the offense, which isn't all that surprising at this point. I thought the o-line looked really good. I don't recall a pass play by either the 1's or 2's that was disrupted by a blown o-line assignment.

The QB situation is what it is. Oliver ran the 1's and Connor Greenberg ran the 2's. On the inside zone read, Oliver is clearly the better talent and he also had a nice roll out completion for a TD with a very well placed throw in the late part of the practice. Greenberg was much better than Oliver throwing the ball last night but lacks mobility. He reminded me of Morris a little, except Greenburg is pretty skinny and not as polished at this point. There was a third kid who wore number 2 that played well at times too. My guess is that this will take some time to sort out and we may even see some 2 QB system. Who knows.

The one thing I will say is that Westerberg and company run an unbelievably organized practice and treat those kids well. They coach, not scream, and clearly know what they are trying to accomplish with every rep. There were probably 350 kids on the sidelines (with the 2 JV teams and Varsity) and I saw no screwing around. Very impressive at the high school level, and frankly why every time I hear some fool say "we better win state or get a new coach" I think there's at least one too many idiots living in Allen.

See I heard the chant was, we better get to the third round or get a new coach. :D

[dmo069]

Very impressive at the high school level, and frankly why every time I hear some fool say "we better win state or get a new coach" I think there's at least one too many idiots living in Allen.

Would the idiots be the ones that think organized practices mean anything?

[I_Watch_the_Games]

Do we have that many busses? :eek:

Maybe we can get a bus sharing agreement with another district... Just trying to thick which away game is going to have the smallest stands?


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That has to be the McKinney games dontcha think?

Well I woke up this morning and found myself on the Allen Band Board so I can confirm the 850 band figure for next year. Also heard some intriguing rumblings from Pennington about a plan for marching into the new digs with instruments ablazing...could make for a pretty hyped start to each game...we shall see....:D

[EaglesWin]

Would the idiots be the ones that think organized practices mean anything?

Yep - guess that would be your opinion. Organization and treating kids well, sending numerous kids to college on scholarship every year. Creating an environment to learn life skills that will carry over to the inevitable day when football is no longer a part of a kid's life. That's a successful high school coach to me.

[allendad]

That has to be the McKinney games dontcha think?

Well I woke up this morning and found myself on the Allen Band Board so I can confirm the 850 band figure for next year. Also heard some intriguing rumblings from Pennington about a plan for marching into the new digs with instruments ablazing...could make for a pretty hyped start to each game...we shall see....:D

Yep, the Escadrille will be over 800 kids this year.

People outside of Allen think we are stupid for having that many
kids in our band. I, for one, LOVE IT ! 850 kids that have the chance
to be part of something OTHER than themselves is what every adolescent needs in their life. The fact that we have what, 5600 kids in the school . . . and 850 kids in the band ? I have a lousy Southern Californian edjamacation, but . . . . 850 outta 5600 equals . . . . . well, let's just say 15% of the student body will be a member of the "Band". WHat school in the whole country can say that ?????? NONE !

I think that is a GREAT opportunity for children to explore music . . . which, has a tremendous positive effect on their learning other subjects.

Yes, the band will march from the band hall to the games. Can you imagine 850 kids(and 100 goober picture taking parents) marching along Rivercrest to the stdium and then entering playing Macarena ! ! ! ! ! ! ?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIH2OPFeCzw

That right there will be a beautiful thing and a tremendous tradition to start !
(And also save 10's of $1,000's in busing expenses each year !)

I heard last night that the UIL band competition(regional) will be held at the new Eagle Stadium this fall and will be a 4 day event.

For acrappy little train stop between Dallas and McKinney . . . . we might just become sumthin one of these days ! ! ! !


GO EAGLES ! ! !

(even if we ain't got NUTHIN ! ! !)


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[allendad]

Yep - guess that would be your opinion. Organization and treating kids well, sending numerous kids to college on scholarship every year. Creating an environment to learn life skills that will carry over to the inevitable day when football is no longer a part of a kid's life. That's a successful high school coach to me.

Hey "Win", welcome !

I think he was stating that an organized practice doesn't really show
what is going on with the O than what the coaches WANT the public to see.

"The 'Berg" is having Coach Fleener direct the offense this year. He will be using his talents to see 'over' the program as a whole rather than have the O use up so much of his time, as in years past.

I'm excited to see what Coach Fleener has to bring to the Taj-M'Allen this year. I truly believe we will be pleasantly suprised with what will happen on the O side of the ball once all these new kids get what is going on and gel together.

The D, well . . . . The Cainster got them all whipped into a frenzy ! ! ! ! There are out right FREAKS over there on the D-Line . . .

F R E A K S, I tell ya ! This group of DB's will be the fastest we have ever had.

It is too bad we ain't got NUTHIN' ! ! ! ! !

Man, this sucks ! ! ! !


GO EAGLES ! ! !

PS, Oh yeah, did y'all check out that run that the ROSSY kid had last night when he took a slam right to the jaw and continued forward for more yards ? The kid is only a FRESHMAN ! ! ! ! ! ! CRAP, we ain't got nuthin' ! ! ! !
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[dmo069]

Yep - guess that would be your opinion. Organization and treating kids well, sending numerous kids to college on scholarship every year. Creating an environment to learn life skills that will carry over to the inevitable day when football is no longer a part of a kid's life. That's a successful high school coach to me.

Those are all very noble things, but feel you are missing some of the equation when you overlook the positive aspects of the results on the field. Winning isn't everything, but it is definitely one of the goals. If it wasn't, then there wouldn't be any point to playing.

[EaglesWin]

Those are all very noble things, but feel you are missing some of the equation when you overlook the positive aspects of the results on the field. Winning isn't everything, but it is definitely one of the goals. If it wasn't, then there wouldn't be any point to playing.

And doesn't our current staff measure pretty darn high by all of those standards? We moved here in 2008 and in that time the football team has won a State Championship and only lost a handful of games in those four seasons. There is a waiting list for season tickets (and there was in the old stadium as well). ESPN broadcast one of our games last season and may do so again this season (or so the rumor goes). The team is consistently very very good, and the losses in playoffs have been close games to powerhouse teams as well.

After watching this forum for so long I looked forward to joining to talk about the upcoming season and team, not necessarily talking about the merits of retaining the coaching staff. But fellas - IT IS REALLY HARD TO WIN A TEXAS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. We've recently done it and been wildly successful in the seasons since. WE HAVE IT PRETTY GOOD, and lots of teams (probably every one of them in our new district) would love to have had our successes. Let's not abandon the wife to chase the new girl in accounting - that rarely ends well.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, obviously, but this staff gets my support with or without another state championship or deep playoff run. If we get to the point that we are not competitive or the boys aren't prepared, etc., then let's talk about change. We make a change and bring in a hot head former college coach who thinks he's the smartest guy in town and throws kids around on the sidelines while cussing them, then I will be out front with a petition for a new coach.

[Bill4par]

Great night for practice last night, and good size crowd. There were an enormous number of college recruiters on the sidelines too, which is a good sign for the talent on the team.

Defense is ahead of the offense, which isn't all that surprising at this point. I thought the o-line looked really good. I don't recall a pass play by either the 1's or 2's that was disrupted by a blown o-line assignment.

The QB situation is what it is. Oliver ran the 1's and Connor Greenberg ran the 2's. On the inside zone read, Oliver is clearly the better talent and he also had a nice roll out completion for a TD with a very well placed throw in the late part of the practice. Greenberg was much better than Oliver throwing the ball last night but lacks mobility. He reminded me of Morris a little, except Greenburg is pretty skinny and not as polished at this point. There was a third kid who wore number 2 that played well at times too. My guess is that this will take some time to sort out and we may even see some 2 QB system. Who knows.

The one thing I will say is that Westerberg and company run an unbelievably organized practice and treat those kids well. They coach, not scream, and clearly know what they are trying to accomplish with every rep. There were probably 350 kids on the sidelines (with the 2 JV teams and Varsity) and I saw no screwing around. Very impressive at the high school level, and frankly why every time I hear some fool say "we better win state or get a new coach" I think there's at least one too many idiots living in Allen.


BEST POST I have read on this site in a looong time!!!;)

[dmo069]

And doesn't our current staff measure pretty darn high by all of those standards?

All the ones you mentioned, yes.

We moved here in 2008 and in that time the football team has won a State Championship and only lost a handful of games in those four seasons.Been here since 2000. It has been a very good run.

There is a waiting list for season tickets (and there was in the old stadium as well).Yes, we all know this.

ESPN broadcast one of our games last season.Yes. Not our best performance.

This team is consistently very, very good, and the losses in playoffs have been close games to powerhouse teams as well.Did you see the Trinity game last year? It was close on the scoreboard, but the play on the field told a different story.

This staff does a very good job, but I will not accept anyone telling me that we have an elite staff. We could do much worse, however we could also do better. I understand your postion, but I'm not buying it 100%.

[Bill4par]

All the ones you mentioned, yes.

Been here since 2000. It has been a very good run.

Yes, we all know this.

Yes. Not our best performance.

Did you see the Trinity game last year? It was close on the scoreboard, but the play on the field told a different story.

This staff does a very good job, but I will not accept anyone telling me that we have an elite staff. We could do much worse, however we could also do better. I understand your postion, but I'm not buying it 100%.

aahhh, more intellectual vertigo from a disgruntled parent. Beautiful.

[dmo069]

aahhh, more intellectual vertigo from a disgruntled parent. Beautiful.

Nope. Just a fan. My only kid is in 8th grade.

[dragonpants]

:ninja:

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

Welcome "Win". I also believe that you dont need to chase the new girl in accounting, but it would not hurt the current gal if she gets some touch up and uses her gym membership. The expectations from a fans stand point have not been reached since the championship. That doesnt necessarily mean we need to call for a lynching. I just would like to see some retooling in how things are delegated.

[bigdaddydog]

:ninja:

Ahhh, the Court Jester makes his appearance. :D I bristle at the thought of all the fun you and your evil cohorts are going to have with the neophites once the season actually starts... :rolleyes:


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[slcdragonfan]

Ahhh, the Court Jester makes his appearance. :D I bristle at the thought of all the fun you and your evil cohorts are going to have with the neophites once the season actually starts... :rolleyes:


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7213460576_dc9a1b86d1.jpg


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I am so looking forward to this game with you guys. Always enjoy visiting with ya...

[ALLENFANDINGO5]

I am so looking forward to this game with you guys. Always enjoy visiting with ya...
Tell your defense to watch out when Olie calls out the audible "Elevator".....remember he was 5 of 6 for 172 yards in the practice the other night!

[bigdaddydog]

Great night for practice last night, and good size crowd. There were an enormous number of college recruiters on the sidelines too, which is a good sign for the talent on the team.

Defense is ahead of the offense, which isn't all that surprising at this point. I thought the o-line looked really good. I don't recall a pass play by either the 1's or 2's that was disrupted by a blown o-line assignment.

The QB situation is what it is. Oliver ran the 1's and Connor Greenberg ran the 2's. On the inside zone read, Oliver is clearly the better talent and he also had a nice roll out completion for a TD with a very well placed throw in the late part of the practice. Greenberg was much better than Oliver throwing the ball last night but lacks mobility. He reminded me of Morris a little, except Greenburg is pretty skinny and not as polished at this point. There was a third kid who wore number 2 that played well at times too. My guess is that this will take some time to sort out and we may even see some 2 QB system. Who knows.

The one thing I will say is that Westerberg and company run an unbelievably organized practice and treat those kids well. They coach, not scream, and clearly know what they are trying to accomplish with every rep. There were probably 350 kids on the sidelines (with the 2 JV teams and Varsity) and I saw no screwing around. Very impressive at the high school level, and frankly why every time I hear some fool say "we better win state or get a new coach" I think there's at least one too many idiots living in Allen.

Welcome to the board. It's always nice to get new contributors.

It was a very nice night for some football practice. The crowd was very large even rivaling the crowd at the traditional Spring Game (scrimmage). The Town, Program, and interest from the fans continues to grow.

The Scouts coming out is always nice and it’s nice that there have been about as many scouts at this practice as there have been at the normal practices. Some regulars are there more than others and there seems to be a bigger influx and of variety of schools since the 2008 Championship. It is definitely a good thing for the kids and the coaches!!

Defense was definitely ahead of offense, but that is almost always the case this time of year and especially with the talent that we lost on offense. I have always been underwhelmed with overall performance of the team in spring practices and the spring games. For me it is more of a chance to see how individual players have grown and matured since the end of the season. So I think it's healthy to try and look at mainly the bright spots without putting on the rose tinted shades.

I’ll agree with you on parts of the O Line play (pass protection was good ) but we should all understand how much more important the run blocking is going to be this season and in that area they did not look so stellar. Part of the credit for that goes to the defense front men and the LBs.

On the bright side, the starting O line has so much more potential than last year, I am very encouraged. North just has that “I WILL FOLD YOU OVER AND PANCAKE YOU!!” look to him. At Center I am expecting some very consistently high level play. Our Mississippi Man Child is doing well, I think he understands the higher level of conditioning, practice, and play in Texas 5a ball. Our “New” Freshman running back did a great job of filling in and showed he can take that big hit and keep truckin!! I think more than a couple scouts have put him on their watch list.

Tripucka was looking very good at Tight End and Not sure of the name but #18 was making some great catches and really laying out there to snag the ball.
On the QB side I have to disagree with you. I did not like most of what I saw from either QB. So is Greenberg was better at passing than Oliver it had to be relative cause I saw a bunch of over and under thrown balls from both.

On the defensive side, I just loved the intensity and I think Bonds is one of the ring leaders there. Between him and Radcliff (sp) the opposing centers are gonna be steppin and fetchin to seal up the middle of the field. I foresee many hurried and errant snaps this season. The Linebackers are great again this year and the DBs should be the best in many many years. Adams is going to be a force and made some great plays and with Hartsfield and Cooper we have a bunch to look forward to.

We had a bunch of kids out, but that doesn’t bother me especially this time of year. It is clear the kids have been hitting the weight room. It’s amazing what some hard work and a positive attitude will do for ya!

As for the coaches, I think they need to fire the whole lot of em!! Too dang many Aggies out there. Now that they’ve gone to the SEC they think they’re legit again. Face it the SWC is dead, never gonna recapture those glory days ;) :D


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