Coppell vs Mansfield Summit

[CoppellCowboy57]

As you know I ushally stick with just game historys, well this week there isnt one, except for last years game (Coppell won 49-14). On another note during Summits first few years playing football, Coppell would scrimmage them at the start of the season.

This years game doesnt look to very diffrent as Coppell is ranked in top 10 5A deffenses for the first time, well I'm guessing ever. Coppell is a perfect 4-0 coming in tonight with big wins over North Garland, Jesuit, 4A Highland Park, and Weathford. Mansfield Summit is coming this week 1-2 after tough losses to 4A Mansfield Timberview, and South Grand Prairie. And a win against North Crowley in week 1.

Summits Offense is coming scoring and avg of 28.67 ppgs and allowing 25.67 as for Coppell's high flying offense is scoring 41.5 ppg and allowing a steller 9.25 a game.

I'm looking for Coppell to win +14

Interesting fact Coppell has only scored under 40 points once this season, against Jesuit, who upset Hebron last Friday night.

another intersting fact. Coppell has never been undefeated going into a Southlake Carroll football game...just pointing it out.

[beauxman]

I have to agree with Coppell 57 's predictions. :notworthy Summit doesn't look too impressive and Coppell is getting better each week. Their line is really growing up.

Southlake game should be the return of Taylor Townley :D. Most of you don't know him because he got in a car wreck :( at the beginning of the season. He's the lineman that made Jackson Richards ineffective in the C-SLC game last year. He's back in pads and will be ready to dominate.

[worster70]

I have to agree with Coppell 57 's predictions. :notworthy Summit doesn't look too impressive and Coppell is getting better each week. Their line is really growing up.

Southlake game should be the return of Taylor Townley :D. Most of you don't know him because he got in a car wreck :( at the beginning of the season. He's the lineman that made Jackson Richards ineffective in the C-SLC game last year. He's back in pads and will be ready to dominate.

team game ....IMO, not advisable to predict success based on return of one player...hopefully, he can get back and if so he can add some depth to a solid football team.

[slcdragonfan]

Coppell wreaks havoc, team is NOT looking past the game to Southlake (like the fans are ;) ) and takes care of business. Right now, Coach McBride and team are performing brilliantly.

[CoppellCowboy57]

Should be an easy win SLCDragonFan, but as you said unlike me, they gotta stay focused on the job at hand before they start talking about the big match up next week.

[fridaynightfan]

Despite slcdragonfan's creative Coppell-Weatherford prediction last week that somehow went awry, I have to go along with him this time :)

[slcdragonfan]

Should be an easy win SLCDragonFan, but as you said unlike me, they gotta stay focused on the job at hand before they start talking about the big match up next week.

Was it really me that posted what is in your quote? I don't recall posting that. If so, it was obviously a joke, go back and look at what I posted regarding the predictions in the 6-5A thread. It was just to tease you if I did, but I really don't recall that.

***edit***
OK, I verified. Here is what I posted a day later:
Kangeroos get a'hoppin', but the Cowboys lasso 'em in a not-very-close round-up, picking their pockets in the process.
If you are a kangaroo fan, forgive the old tired worn-out phrasing.

I guess all's fair in love, war, and football boards. I'm gonna be looking for quotes from you for the next 2-3 weeks my friend. :)

[beauxman]

OK, Taylor Townley was released to return to full pads today. He will get to play a little against Summit, but will not get much snaps. He has to earn his starting position back. O-Line will be the factor in future games. They are young but growing up. Also, Tyler Rohde is returning off an aductor injury over the summer. They will be shoring up some week spots in the Coppell line. Even the guys starting are growing up and doing well.

Some dragon poster said that Coppell has faced a weak schedule. I do agree for the most part. Three of the four games were weak. Highland Park was still a tough game. Coppell just broke their spirit in the 4th quarter.

[worster70]

OK, Taylor Townley was released to return to full pads today. He will get to play a little against Summit, but will not get much snaps. He has to earn his starting position back. O-Line will be the factor in future games. They are young but growing up. Also, Tyler Rohde is returning off an aductor injury over the summer. They will be shoring up some week spots in the Coppell line. Even the guys starting are growing up and doing well.

Some dragon poster said that Coppell has faced a weak schedule. I do agree for the most part. Three of the four games were weak. Highland Park was still a tough game. Coppell just broke their spirit in the 4th quarter.

TAP The Breaks.....those two guys have played exactly zero snaps since spring...lets see if they can make it through one practice


all do respect I dont think Hebron or Aledo would agree w/ your assessment of the weak part of Coppells schedule

[GATORS35]

I would have to agree, neither kid has practiced very much or done much conditioning. I think the running game has been somewhat of a weakness but the line has improved.

[tt867530]

From what I saw last year, Richards kid is a very solid player. Not many guys will "shut him down". Control him a bit... maybe. Im guessing there will not be a game this year where OL coaches are not frustrated with him!

If the Coppell, or any team, line can take him out of the game that is a huge plus.

Will be at the SLC game this week. Anxious to see them live. Have only watched them on TV. They look very, very good! Have they played the toughest schedule..... no.... but that is not uncommon at this point in the year for many teams in the state. This weeks SLC game should be a good one.

[CC Fan]

OK, Taylor Townley was released to return to full pads today. He will get to play a little against Summit, but will not get much snaps. He has to earn his starting position back. O-Line will be the factor in future games. They are young but growing up. Also, Tyler Rohde is returning off an aductor injury over the summer. They will be shoring up some week spots in the Coppell line. Even the guys starting are growing up and doing well.

Some dragon poster said that Coppell has faced a weak schedule. I do agree for the most part. Three of the four games were weak. Highland Park was still a tough game. Coppell just broke their spirit in the 4th quarter.

First, this is not the place to report on injuries.

Second, the team that has been taking the field is doing a good job. Yes, they are young, but they are shaping & forming into a good OL. They have worked hard and earned their starting positions.

Football is a team sport. This is what coaches teach the players. To say one players return will make a huge impact is cocky...IMO.

[tt867530]

If the two returning are their #1 and #2 could be a big lift. Seems as if their line is young, now makes sense if they had a few starters out.

How many snaps have they had? Are they in shape? Are they 100%? Do they know their assingments once they go live? Big difference once the pads are on.

All those things factor in and really only the coaches know the answer. Time will tell.

Most of the coppell fans on here seem to be concerned about the running game.... in that district it will be key! Schedule gets much tougher once district play starts!

[CoppellCowboy57]

If the two returning are their #1 and #2 could be a big lift. Seems as if their line is young, now makes sense if they had a few starters out.

How many snaps have they had? Are they in shape? Are they 100%? Do they know their assingments once they go live? Big difference once the pads are on.

All those things factor in and really only the coaches know the answer. Time will tell.

Most of the coppell fans on here seem to be concerned about the running game.... in that district it will be key! Schedule gets much tougher once district play starts!

Which fans are you talking about? I'm pretty sure that Cowboys ground game is doing pretty good 147 yards per game isnt bad. A 5.2 yard per career isnt bad either. 12 Rushing touchdowns in 4 games isnt bad either? So I'm pretty sure most Coppell fans are not worried about the running game.


on another side note Coppell now has the top ranked deffense in the Dallas Metroplex and #9 in the state...

[tt867530]

Many of the Coppell posters talked about how the line is young and overall lacked depth. Were just unsure how they would do. District will be tough...

I agree that figure is not to bad.

[DragonFan0316]

Coppell is on fire. Never seen a team that hits like them on defense and their offense is excellent. Summit has my respect but the Cowboys are very strong this year and probably for many years to come. At least the Coppell Cowboys are.

[CoppellDad]

I think the defense has been doing very good this season. They swarm like you would not believe. I dont see them laying around after getting blocked, or knocked down. They jump up and pursue all the time.

This has to be some good work ethics that the coach is instilling in the boys. Earlier this season some of the boys came selling Booster Club items. My son having played for Fuller and Shipley asked them if they liked the new coach. The boys resoundingly said that they liked him over Shipley. Not taking anything away from Shipley, but the boys definitely like him!!!

[E-Vol-ution]

We'll see if Summit is going to show a little district 4-5A pride and make this a tough one for Coppell.

[15Adragon]

Coppell in a blowout.

[GATORS35]

Which fans are you talking about? I'm pretty sure that Cowboys ground game is doing pretty good 147 yards per game isnt bad. A 5.2 yard per career isnt bad either. 12 Rushing touchdowns in 4 games isnt bad either? So I'm pretty sure most Coppell fans are not worried about the running game.


on another side note Coppell now has the top ranked deffense in the Dallas Metroplex and #9 in the state...

I believe the average is actually around 4 yards per carry and average 131 a game. I assume you got the numbers from the DMN sight which I think double counted a reciever in the HP game with 64 yards rushing and 64 recieving. I pretty sure he only had recieving yards.

I do think the running game is a weakness, but we have another week to get better before district. The passing game is a different story...Hawk has been almost perfect. He has been the key this year.

[fridaynightfan]

This is what I meant to post:

http://www.carrolltonleader.com/sports/schools/coppell/

[CoppellDad]

Just so everyone knows, this is Homecoming Game for Coppell!

[slcdragonfan]

This is for you, coppellcowboy57:

I'm a pickin' Coppell 57, Mansfield Summit 53. ;)

[JagDad07]

The Jags are going to have to play a lot cleaner game to have a shot at winning this one. They've been really sloppy in the losses to Timberview and SGP. A new coaching staff this season can cause that kind of thing. They'll get better with time.

Summit has skill position players right up there with the best of them, including QB Xavier Williams, RB Nelson Akinwande and slot back Lewis Washington. Summit is young on defense, but has plenty of athletes.

[DragonFan0316]

Which fans are you talking about? I'm pretty sure that Cowboys ground game is doing pretty good 147 yards per game isnt bad. A 5.2 yard per career isnt bad either. 12 Rushing touchdowns in 4 games isnt bad either? So I'm pretty sure most Coppell fans are not worried about the running game.


on another side note Coppell now has the top ranked deffense in the Dallas Metroplex and #9 in the state...

Cowboy 57,

I want to come tomorrow and root for you guys. I will be wearing neutral colors but I am not peeling the stickers off my car. What do you think?

[CoplBandDad]

Cowboy 57,

I want to come tomorrow and root for you guys. I will be wearing neutral colors but I am not peeling the stickers off my car. What do you think?

With those Dragon stickers I suggest you back into a parking space! :)

Seriously, we'd love to have you and more of the Carroll fans come out to scout, I mean see the game, we could use the additional crowd. Based on last year's game at Mansfield Summit I'm not expecting a huge crowd on the visitor side. It was a Thursday night game then but I think Coppell had more people in the stands than Summit had on their home side.

The Coppell homecoming crowd should be full, at least through the third quarter when fans retreat back to the bar at Anamias.

[11swingin']

Coppell will have fits on defense covering the recieving core of summit. lead by lewis washington and john "lucky" ellis they are one of the fastest combinations of recievers in the state. Coppell has been on the benefitiary of a weak non district schedule. Summit's rushing attack is lead by Nelson Akinwande (don't spell check me on that one):Music If the Summit D can contain the explosive cowboy offense Summit will come out on top.

31 - 24 Summit! GO JAGS!!

[slcdragonfan]

Coppell will have fits on defense covering the recieving core of summit. lead by lewis washington and john "lucky" ellis they are one of the fastest combinations of recievers in the state. Coppell has been on the benefitiary of a weak non district schedule. Summit's rushing attack is lead by Nelson Akinwande (don't spell check me on that one):Music If the Summit D can contain the explosive cowboy offense Summit will come out on top.

31 - 24 Summit! GO JAGS!!

Give me a break. Have you ever heard of Highland Park? They are not a "walk in the park" for sure. forget that they are 4A, makes no difference....Summit will be a valley when this is over. :D

[BlameNoOne]

Coppell wins 48 to 3. Everyone plays. It will be a happy homecoming.

[CoppellCowboy57]

Cowboy 57,

I want to come tomorrow and root for you guys. I will be wearing neutral colors but I am not peeling the stickers off my car. What do you think?

Won't be going to this game, I work most Friday nights, but I already asked for Nov 9th I'm thinking about staying over on the sl side during the game tho.

[slcdragonfan]

Won't be going to this game, I work most Friday nights, but I already asked for Nov 9th I'm thinking about staying over on the sl side during the game tho.

You better ask again, because it is OCTOBER 9th. :)

Fri. 10/09/09 Coppell ** DS 7:30 PM

[E-Vol-ution]

It beats me how folks think this game is a cakewalk for Coppell.
They very well may be in for a rude awakening. Mansfield Summit is no slouch team.

[JagDad07]

Summit had a bad offensive showing last year which resulted in a blow-out. I think a lot of people are thinking about that, plus the fact that Summit has a new coach and staff, and thinking "hey, easier than last year".

Summit's offense is vastly superior to last year's squad at the QB and OL positions. The WR's and RB's are all D1 prospects.

The defensive side is rebuilding, but has athletic guys all around that will gel - someday.

I think Coppell wins, but I think it will be closer than most of these people think.

[slcdragonfan]

Summit had a bad offensive showing last year which resulted in a blow-out. I think a lot of people are thinking about that, plus the fact that Summit has a new coach and staff, and thinking "hey, easier than last year".

Summit's offense is vastly superior to last year's squad at the QB and OL positions. The WR's and RB's are all D1 prospects.

The defensive side is rebuilding, but has athletic guys all around that will gel - someday.

I think Coppell wins, but I think it will be closer than most of these people think.

Is Summit better than HP?

[JagDad07]

Probably not. Better athletes - especially at the skill postions - but not a better team. Better athletes = more danger.

[E-Vol-ution]

How can anybody truly qualify that answer? Was Abilene supposed to better than Mansfield?
Is Summit better than HP?

[JagDad07]

There's actually even a better way to answer that question.

Texas beats Oklahoma.
Texas Tech beats Texas.
Oklahoma beats Texas Tech.

Which one was the best etam?

[slcdragonfan]

Probably not. Better athletes - especially at the skill postions - but not a better team. Better athletes = more danger.

Honestly, Coppell played a great game against HP, taking nothing from them, but HP was also playing against themselves. Couldn't beat both Coppell and themselves. Never thought I would see an HP team so ill-prepared to play. Sooooo, if Summit plays to their peak, and doesn't Keystone Cop-out with penalties, etc, then it could be fairly close. I think that Coppell wins though, and goes into the 10/09 slugfest undefeated, for a 6-5A extravaganza against SLC on 10/09. Gotta love those big games...:)

[DragonFan0316]

Coppell - 55
Summit - 3

[CoplBandDad]

Looking at Summit's last three game scores it looks like they can put up some points but defense hasn't held an opponent to under 23 points. So I'm predicting a score of

Coppell 45
Summit 17 with a late touchdown coming in the fourth qtr against subs.

[BlameNoOne]

Honestly, Coppell played a great game against HP, taking nothing from them, but HP was also playing against themselves. Couldn't beat both Coppell and themselves. Never thought I would see an HP team so ill-prepared to play. Sooooo, if Summit plays to their peak, and doesn't Keystone Cop-out with penalties, etc, then it could be fairly close. I think that Coppell wins though, and goes into the 10/09 slugfest undefeated, for a 6-5A extravaganza against SLC on 10/09. Gotta love those big games...:)


Hmm..so our defense had nothing to do with it? Sure looked to me that in that 4th quarter their receivers were hearing footsteps...maybe those dropped balls was fear of getting hit.

[slcdragonfan]

Hmm..so our defense had nothing to do with it? Sure looked to me that in that 4th quarter their receivers were hearing footsteps...maybe those dropped balls was fear of getting hit.

So, what part of "...Coppell played a great game against HP, taking nothing from them..." did you not understand?

I have been one of Coppell's stoutest proponents on this board as a Dragon fan. I am not denigrating Coppell's defensive performance.

[CoppellCowboy57]

You better ask again, because it is OCTOBER 9th. :)

Fri. 10/09/09 Coppell ** DS 7:30 PM

Thats what i ment...haha...I hope...lol I'll check...

Good luck tonight Cowboys

[CoplBandDad]

Coppell 62 - Summit - 14 FINAL

Two late TDs by Summit. Coppell returned 2 INTs for touchdowns in the late 3Q or early 4Q (don't remember exactly when) on consecutive Summit offensive series.

Coppell rests for a bye week then heads into the Dragon den to start the district. Should be a great game.....

[slcdragonfan]

Congrats Coppell, glad to see you won. Looks like you have taken care of business, now it is our turn.

[BlameNoOne]

well that was fun...next

[slcdragonfan]

well that was fun...next

yeah, I got yer 'next' right here....after about 10:00pm tonight! :D

[CoppellCowboy57]

When was the last time Southlake lost back to back? Hrm...
When was the last time Coppell beat SLC 2x in a row
When was the last time Coppell went into the Coppell SLC game with a better record.


Find Out tomorrow.

[slcdragonfan]

I guess its time, eh?