Garland Owl news

[GoOwls]

Well, we're up to 13 kids going to college now with the announcement of OG Josh Burrola going to Howard Payne from the 2008 squad.

We have 4 D-1 early commitments from kids on the 2009 team.

Our Spring Game is May 28th and I plan to give as much of a report as possible, as I'm sure Bake and Owlfan and Gray will also.

And disgraced former Owl and Sooner, J.D. Quinn, of the Rhett Bomar car dealership scandal, who transfered to Wyoming or Montana State, or something like that, just signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins.

That's all for now.

[bake34]

miss you guys :D

btw...did you notice all the scouts at our little scrimmage last nite? I saw Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Rice, Baylor, SFA, SHSU, Boise st., Fordham, SMU, Houston and North tx....that's with 4 already committed....i hate to say it Gray but we're gonna be salty next year...

[33Blood]

btw...did you notice all the scouts at our little scrimmage last nite? I saw Texas,

I think Texas has already got about half the team for next year.

[bake34]

I think Texas has already got about half the time for next year.

:confused:

[jc84chill]

Just for kicks, let's hear some guesses...

Where will you be preseason ranked according to this site?

[33Blood]

:confused:

Texas already has commits from Tevin Jackson, and Adrian Phillips from Garland and John Harris from Naaman.

[bake34]

Texas already has commits from Tevin Jackson, and Adrian Phillips from Garland and John Harris from Naaman.

Blood33...gotcha...

[bake34]

Just for kicks, let's hear some guesses...

Where will you be preseason ranked according to this site?

With Phillips (ath) and Jackson (MLB) committed to Texas, and Barnett (QB) committed to Iowa St., and Edwards (DT) to Kansas, not to mention about 4-5 other D1 prospects I'd say 7-12 range? Am i close?

[PWildCat]

Good news for Garland. Hope your guys have a good season.

[owlfan 1]

Just for kicks, let's hear some guesses...

Where will you be preseason ranked according to this site?

Uggh = I hope not too high. Owl teams in the past havent always responded too well to high rankings...

[jc84chill]

Uggh = I hope not too high. Owl teams in the past havent always responded too well to high rankings...

What do you consider "too high"? :ninja:

[LH fan]

How did Barnett look at the scrimmage? Is he fully recovered?

[GoOwls]

What do you consider "too high"? :ninja:

The range Bake said......:eek:

His evalution may just be correct, but there are too many variables in this squad, year to year, to rank them very high before they show they will perform to that level.

I think this group.....COULD be contenders this year, but they have got to show that they can overcome the losses in personel they had (13 kids in college next year, though only 1 was a major D1 signing), the lack of size on the offensive line, and they have their heads on straight....a major thing for a Garland team year in and year out.

I think a pretty fair range would be between 18-25 and let them prove themselves before we have a coronation....;)

I've seen a Garland team with tons of talent go 3-7 because the prima dona factor was so oppressive that year, and I've seen a bunch of over-achievers do wonderful things out of the blue (1999, 2006, 2008) ((not so much 2006, but they had been so erratic as juniors that a semi-final run was unexpected out of that group)).

[owlfan 1]

The range Bake said......:eek:

His evalution may just be correct, but there are too many variables in this squad, year to year, to rank them very high before they show they will perform to that level.

I think this group.....COULD be contenders this year, but they have got to show that they can overcome the losses in personel they had (13 kids in college next year, though only 1 was a major D1 signing), the lack of size on the offensive line, and they have their heads on straight....a major thing for a Garland team year in and year out.

I think a pretty fair range would be between 18-25 and let them prove themselves before we have a coronation....;)

I've seen a Garland team with tons of talent go 3-7 because the prima dona factor was so oppressive that year, and I've seen a bunch of over-achievers do wonderful things out of the blue (1999, 2006, 2008) ((not so much 2006, but they had been so erratic as juniors that a semi-final run was unexpected out of that group)).

I agree for the most part - somewhere in the top 25 but not higher than around 15 - let them prove themselves. Of course, expectations will be sky high because of all the D1 talent. Last year, no one expected much from them and the surprised everyone. Not the case this year. From what I've seen, the prima dona factor shouldnt be a big issue with this group, but only time will tell. One thing for sure - its gonna be a lot of fun!

[bake34]

uuummmmm.......i meant 7-12 in DFW......better? ;)

[bake34]

How did Barnett look at the scrimmage? Is he fully recovered?

LH....he looked good in the pocket...threw some very nice type 2 routes (between the backers and under the safety)...nice touch...it's going to be fun watching him and Zorn battle.

[LH fan]

If Barnett is fully healthy, that of course allows Phillips to play WR, where he's the best that I saw last year, bar none (and that includes Mike Davis). I see no reason that Garland is not a top 3 team in the area as long as they stay healthy. Losing a few key defensive players will hurt along with Updyke, Blanton and the big TE whose name escapes me right now, but man, the talent is there this year, that's for sure.

[SPTiger09]

I look forward to seeing those scrappy Garland players making another good run at state. I'm sure if the talent doesn't show up, the heart is there. :notworthy