2004 Southlake Carroll and 2009 Euless Trinity Season voted Best Seasons this decade!

[TrojanMom88]

Southlake Carroll #6 and Euless Trinity #7 in TOP TEN BEST SEASONS THIS DECADE!

See below:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/highschools/football/stories/122709dnspodecadepackage.37ce7f4.html


1. 2005 Texas football

The Longhorns went undefeated, averaged 50 points per game, won the school's first national championship in 35 years and did it by winning the Game of the Century in the final minute. What's not to like?


2. 2005-06 Mavericks

The Mavs reached the NBA Finals for the first time and, if not for a certain former mayor announcing the championship parade route after two games, they might just be atop this list.


3. 2009 Texas football

Potentially a week away from being tied for second on the list. But this team has been nowhere near as dominant as the 2005 champions. And there is still the little issue of Alabama's defense to tackle.


4. 2009 TCU football

Just as in the final BCS rankings this season, the Horned Frogs are fourth. They certainly deserve to be in the discussion, just not atop the list.


5. 2007-08 Stars

There were Stars teams that compiled more points in the regular season, but playoff hockey is what it's all about. The '07-08 team went to the conference finals and, after falling behind 3-0 to Detroit, won two games to make it interesting.


6. 2004 Southlake Carroll football

Which of the Dragons' three state championship/national championship teams to pick is quite a predicament. How about the team that started it all? Chase Daniel led the winning drive and Kevin Ortega kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired to beat Smithson Valley, 27-24.


7. 2009 Euless Trinity football

Maybe the most surprising of Trinity's three state championships in the decade. The Trojans began the season 1-2, then won 14 consecutive games on the way to the title. Fittingly, they came from two touchdowns down to beat Austin Westlake in overtime in the title game.

8. 2005 Highland Park football

Led by QB Matthew Stafford, the Scots rolled to their first undefeated, untied season. They capped things off by drubbing Marshall, 59-0, in the state title game.


9. 2001-02 Lincoln boys basketball

With Chris Bosh in the middle, Lincoln capped a 40-0 season with a 20-point win in the 4A championship game. Lincoln also was named USA Today's national champion.


10. 2004 Texas Rangers

Should we go with a 13-3 Cowboys team that lost in the first round of the playoffs? Or a Rangers team expected to finish last that ended up winning 89 games? We'll go with the pleasant surprise.

[SLC]

With all due respect to the '04 Dragon and '09 Trojan teams, that '05 Scot team should be ahead of them. If they had chose the '05 Carroll team, I would feel differently, but they didn't and I'm not sure there were 3 better DFW title teams this decade, then the '05 Scots and the '05 Dragons and the '05 Bobcats (though they didn't even include the Bobcats on their list for any season this decade).

People forget just how damn dominant that Scot team was, mostly because of the closeness of the Texas High and Stephenville games, but they were as dominant a team as I've ever seen. They allowed only 20 yds in that 59-0 state title game against a very good Marshall team and Marshall only came into Scot territory once the entire game.


'05 was a great season for dominant DFW teams, because that Celina Bobcat team was also extremely dominant as well. They didn't allow a point until the 5th game of the season against Little Elm (had 7 shutouts total) and only 2 of their 16 games that season were ever in doubt (the Prosper game and the Paul Pewitt game).

Just my 2 cents.

[WOS87]

With all due respect to the '04 Dragon and '09 Trojan teams, that '05 Scot team should be ahead of them. If they had chose the '05 Carroll team, I would feel differently, but they didn't and I'm not sure there were 3 better DFW title teams this decade, then the '05 Scots and the '05 Dragons and the '05 Bobcats (though they didn't even include the Bobcats on their list for any season this decade).

People forget just how damn dominant that Scot team was, mostly because of the closeness of the Texas High and Stephenville games, but they were as dominant a team as I've ever seen. They allowed only 20 yds in that 59-0 state title game against a very good Marshall team and Marshall only came into Scot territory once the entire game.


'05 was a great season for dominant DFW teams, because that Celina Bobcat team was also extremely dominant as well. They didn't allow a point until the 5th game of the season against Little Elm (had 7 shutouts total) and only 2 of their 16 games that season were ever in doubt (the Prosper game and the Paul Pewitt game).

Just my 2 cents.

This!

Ditto

What he said
:)

[SLC93]

Also the summation is horrible. 2004 started it all really? I can think of 5 undefeated teams, four with titles, that came before them. Limiting it to the decade I would have selected 05 and 02 before the 04 squad, one for utter dominance and the other for making history.

Nice to be recognized, though. Thanks for the link!

[wesaxman34]

On the same link was this:


COMPELLING PERSONALITIES


1. Mark Cuban

Made a fortune, bought an NBA team and took it to the Finals, wrestled, danced on TV, worked the counter at a Dairy Queen. He also may have had a disagreement or two with NBA officials. Ernest Hemingway wished he had a decade this eventful.


2. Jerry Jones

Like a pharaoh or Roman emperor, Jones built himself a lavish palace. But those others were usually to commemorate a monumental victory. Jones had none of those this decade. Jerry knows how to make headlines even if he hasn't shown he knows how to construct a playoff winner.


3. Tony Romo (http://topics.dallasnews.com/topic/Tony_Romo)

Cowboys quarterback plus relationships with singing beauties Carrie Underwood and Jessica Simpson (http://topics.dallasnews.com/topic/Jessica_Simpson) make for a compelling story. Fans would be more compelled by a playoff win.


4. Terrell Owens

Whether he was stomping on the Texas Stadium star (2000), romancing Nicollette Sheridan (as an Eagle before a 2004 game against the Cowboys), encouraging Cowboy fans to get their popcorn or feuding with various Dallas teammates, he held your attention.


5. Dirk Nowtizki

Even though he was victimized by Cristal Taylor, Dirk's personality is pretty boring to the outside world. He's on this list purely for performance reasons. But how could you have a list of area sports personalities without him?


6. Tom Hicks

Started the decade by giving out the biggest contract in sports history and ended it by putting the Rangers up for sale to shed debt, much of which was created by that $252 million contract he gave Alex Rodriguez (http://topics.dallasnews.com/topic/Alex_Rodriguez).


7. Bill Parcells

In terms of NFL experience, no Cowboys coach arrived in town with better experience – and that includes Tom Landry. But during Parcells' four seasons, the big question was what would ultimately drive a wedge between his larger-than-life personality and that of Jerry Jones. Answer:
No. 4 on our list.


8. Bob Knight

When you stop doing what you are most famous for (coaching) and can still make headlines – most recently for suggesting John Calipari lacks integrity – you obviously are a compelling personality.


9. Josh Howard

He certainly knew how to make headlines, but for all the wrong reasons – like a birthday party during the playoffs, admitting to getting high and mocking the national anthem. He's known more for that than his rather impressive basketball skills.


10. Alex Rodriguez

He was supposed to become the face of the Rangers franchise – that was part of the $252 million contract he signed – but he's probably best remembered for saying he didn't want to play with "24 kids" shortly after being traded to the Yankees. No visiting player, in any sport, gets a less hospitable welcome to the area.



I know this was just for fun, but although I agree with some of the people, the order is way out of wack....this would be mine in order of publicity:

1 - T.O.
2 - Romo
3 - Dirk
4 - Bill Parcells
5 - Mark Cuban
6 - JJ
7 - Bobby Knight
8 - Mike Leach
9 - ARod
10 - Tom Hicks

[Trojan4653]

Trojans did it again.....from out of nowhere! As a pure homer with no facts, figures or reasoning, the DMN got it exactly right.....until they pick against em.;)

[toonman]

The DMN item features "Best Seasons" and does that automatically equate to "Best Teams". There could be a number of reasons for a Best Season which may not equate to the Best Team.

The 2004 Dragons were not the Best Team of the 2000's - that honor goes to the 2005 Dragons and I am not so sure that the 2009 Trojans are the best of the 2000's Trinity Championship Teams.

So in terms of Best Seasons - the DMN may have it right - but like all the "Best of" threads and posts - it is a beauty contest, purely subjective.

[SLC93]

The DMN item features "Best Seasons" and does that automatically equate to "Best Teams". There could be a number of reasons for a Best Season which may not equate to the Best Team.

The 2004 Dragons were not the Best Team of the 2000's - that honor goes to the 2005 Dragons and I am not so sure that the 2009 Trojans are the best of the 2000's Trinity Championship Teams.

So in terms of Best Seasons - the DMN may have it right - but like all the "Best of" threads and posts - it is a beauty contest, purely subjective.

True but, in terms of seasons, wouldn't you deem a squad winning the 5A title in their first year in 5A, exploding onto the scene, more noteworthy than the 2004 season? That had never been done before. What about a season that watched a team perform so well that it is considered by many to be the best ever? Remember, 05 was no given. Carroll was replacing Daniel and Luna in the backfield. As best I can tell the sole reason for selecting the 2004 season for this list is the mythical, national title that was bestowed upon it.

[wesaxman34]

The DMN item features "Best Seasons" and does that automatically equate to "Best Teams". There could be a number of reasons for a Best Season which may not equate to the Best Team.

The 2004 Dragons were not the Best Team of the 2000's - that honor goes to the 2005 Dragons and I am not so sure that the 2009 Trojans are the best of the 2000's Trinity Championship Teams.

So in terms of Best Seasons - the DMN may have it right - but like all the "Best of" threads and posts - it is a beauty contest, purely subjective.

I think everyone can agree that they aren't the best, but they were able to do things that the other teams were not able to do. I would rank them chronologically - 05, 07, 09.

[TrojanMom88]

The DMN item features "Best Seasons" and does that automatically equate to "Best Teams". There could be a number of reasons for a Best Season which may not equate to the Best Team.

The 2004 Dragons were not the Best Team of the 2000's - that honor goes to the 2005 Dragons and I am not so sure that the 2009 Trojans are the best of the 2000's Trinity Championship Teams.

So in terms of Best Seasons - the DMN may have it right - but like all the "Best of" threads and posts - it is a beauty contest, purely subjective.


Had it been "best teams" Trinity wouldn't have been listed...:rolleyes:

[crunked9]

The DMN item features "Best Seasons" and does that automatically equate to "Best Teams". There could be a number of reasons for a Best Season which may not equate to the Best Team.

The 2004 Dragons were not the Best Team of the 2000's - that honor goes to the 2005 Dragons and I am not so sure that the 2009 Trojans are the best of the 2000's Trinity Championship Teams.

So in terms of Best Seasons - the DMN may have it right - but like all the "Best of" threads and posts - it is a beauty contest, purely subjective.

I might be a little bias but, how would it not be the 2002 Dragons???

It was history making

But none the less it is nice to see a SLC team on there

[CCCSportsFan]

I might be a little bias but, how would it not be the 2002 Dragons???

It was history making
But none the less it is nice to see a SLC team on there

I agree because no one expected that team to do so well. Including most of the fans if they're honest with themselves!! The 2002 team truly caught lightening in a bottle and ran with it the entire season.

[toonman]

True but, in terms of seasons, wouldn't you deem a squad winning the 5A title in their first year in 5A, exploding onto the scene, more noteworthy than the 2004 season? That had never been done before. What about a season that watched a team perform so well that it is considered by many to be the best ever? Remember, 05 was no given. Carroll was replacing Daniel and Luna in the backfield. As best I can tell the sole reason for selecting the 2004 season for this list is the mythical, national title that was bestowed upon it.

In terms of a 'Best Season' I agree with your 2002 Dragon Season - as there is no better story for a 'Best Season' than the 2002 Dragons, as you say moving up to 5A from 4A and winning a State Championship - that is the material for a 'Best Season' story.

I do not know what the 2004 Dragons did that was so noteworthy to have bestowed on them the Best Season award. I think the 2005 Dragons are much more noteworthy of this honor.

[SLC93]

I might be a little bias but, how would it not be the 2002 Dragons???

It was history making

But none the less it is nice to see a SLC team on there

Biased, of course, but not incorrect. I'd go 02 or 05, in that order. Y'all started it, were dominant in doing so and made history. Much better story, given the parameters.

[SLC93]

In terms of a 'Best Season' I agree with your 2002 Dragon Season - as there is no better story for a 'Best Season' than the 2002 Dragons, as you say moving up to 5A from 4A and winning a State Championship - that is the material for a 'Best Season' story.

I do not know what the 2004 Dragons did that was so noteworthy to have bestowed on them the Best Season award. I think the 2005 Dragons are much more noteworthy of this honor.

I'm telling you, it was that first, "national" title. I don't mean to bag on the 04 squad. If any of it's players are reading this, please understand it's just a contextual debate. I think the 06 squad, with an entirely new and underclassmen offense is also a better story.