Deer Park vs La Porte...Your thoughts!

[thebone79]

One of the best and oldest rivalries in the Houston area! Rankings and stats are all thrown out the window for bragging rights between these two neighbors. :heli:

[dada]

Going with LaPorte......as of NOW they are the D2 favorite in region 3(assuming Katy goes D1). They have seperated themselves from the pack by playing great defense. I watched Deer Park struggle past Westside...maybe they were looking forward to this game.

Going with with the Bulldogs by 3 scores.

[EasTex10]

Going with the Dawgs on this one...from a 1978 graduating Alumni and 1977 Bi-District Champs.

[augisdoggies]

I mentioned this in an earlier post...this is the best La Porte team I have seen in the 16 years I have lived in La Porte. Not necessarily the most talented, but definetly the best team.

Past teams had more individual talent but they did not have the discipline to combine with the talent.

This team has talent, discipline, heart AND the coaching. The past couple of years it has been a combination of the above mentioned traits that have carried the Bulldogs 3 rounds deep into the playoffs.

IF Katy goes D1, then I like the Dawgs to go the furthest they have ever been.

Having said that...I think they will destroy Deer Park. It will be over by halftime. ;)

[Raving Fan]

Dawgs big time

[LPBulldogBlog]

I have to agree with aug here. I have lived in LP since 1997 and this is our best team. I do think this is the most talented team as well though. The defense is a force to be reckoned with. I'm not sure if it will be over at halftime, but I'm thinking DP will have a very hard time putting many points on the board.

I have a preview at the blog.

[augisdoggies]

I have to agree with aug here. I have lived in LP since 1997 and this is our best team. I do think this is the most talented team as well though. The defense is a force to be reckoned with. I'm not sure if it will be over at halftime, but I'm thinking DP will have a very hard time putting many points on the board.

I have a preview at the blog.

Have it in my favorites. Great read.:notworthy

[LPBulldogBlog]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I guess I picked the right season to start it up...

[Gomer93'KHS]

My sons best friend from Katy now plays for LP so I pick LP to rout The Deer! Go Hickey! :D

[DesertFoxStrikesBack]

Hate to be the downer here, but I think we're getting carried away with the "game over by halftime" mentality. La Porte's rushing strength plays right into the hands of dp's best assets: their defensive line! Coach Massey comes from Katy, and they've always had a tradition of having great defenses, and La Porte has had a little trouble with that tradition of late. That being said, the dp offense doesn't scare me in the slightest, especially with what may be the best, nastiest Bulldog defense since Shaun Rogers was tearing up opposing offensive lines. Now from what I've read in the Atascocita game, LaReau unleashed McNeil a bit more, and hopefully he continues that this week, I'm seeing more of a 21-10 sort of game in which our defense sets the tone, and we all get to eat some Bambi burgers! :D

[thebone79]

Hate to be the downer here, but I think we're getting carried away with the "game over by halftime" mentality. La Porte's rushing strength plays right into the hands of dp's best assets: their defensive line! Coach Massey comes from Katy, and they've always had a tradition of having great defenses, and La Porte has had a little trouble with that tradition of late. That being said, the dp offense doesn't scare me in the slightest, especially with what may be the best, nastiest Bulldog defense since Shaun Rogers was tearing up opposing offensive lines. Now from what I've read in the Atascocita game, LaReau unleashed McNeil a bit more, and hopefully he continues that this week, I'm seeing more of a 21-10 sort of game in which our defense sets the tone, and we all get to eat some Bambi burgers! :D

...I like that!!! :yes:

I agree with you to a point, but looking at the avg. rush per carry (5.35) they allow, tells me that things aren't quite the same as they used to be. And giving up 17 yds per reception and giving up 24 pts a game, really bodes well for LP who avg. 38 points a game.

[LPBulldogBlog]

My sons best friend from Katy now plays for LP so I pick LP to rout The Deer! Go Hickey! :D

If you're talking about Chris Hickey, he has done very well and had a touchdown on a blocked punt vs Baytown Lee and also a interception in that game when he came in with the backups. Against Atascocita he actually got in with the first team on about 1/3 of the plays and made one big hit on a back coming around the edge. I've been impressed and the coaches are rewarding him. No surprise if he is from Katy... :D

[Mr. Rod]

Dogs will win this fight. I'll be in attendance for this one. Hope to see a great game.

[dada]

If you're talking about Chris Hickey, he has done very well and had a touchdown on a blocked punt vs Baytown Lee and also a interception in that game when he came in with the backups. Against Atascocita he actually got in with the first team on about 1/3 of the plays and made one big hit on a back coming around the edge. I've been impressed and the coaches are rewarding him. No surprise if he is from Katy... :D

Psssh...Please:rolleyes:

EVERYONE knows kids only transfer INTO Katy..........:D

[ktCarl]

I'll go with LaPorte. They are 'crushing' their opposition this season with a good running attack.

[MemorialMustangs]

I am picking Tha port...

Never seen them play before but they seem consistently good... Who knows maybe we can beat yall later in the D2 RIII playoffs :D jk anyways good luck

[Cliff Palate]

I really think that if La Porte plays like they are capable of playing on both sides of the ball, it shouldn't be a close game. Having said that, I think Deer Park will bring any and everything out of their bag of tricks to keep them in the game. I.E. offensive Tom Foolery, fake punts, surprise onside kicks, etc. I think this will have to happen for the Deer to stay in the game. Just my thoughts.

[ray1301]

LP should roll on Deer Park. Tricks ain't going to help Deer Park in this one. LP is solid this year (shoulda done better last year also)

[2000NSMustang!!!]

I believe that deer park will be the toughest test so far for laporte but the port will win this game. I will root for all 215a teams this weekend because it seems like we are all playing 225a teams. So lets represent this weekend and then get down to business next weekend.

[augisdoggies]

I really think that if La Porte plays like they are capable of playing on both sides of the ball, it shouldn't be a close game. Having said that, I think Deer Park will bring any and everything out of their bag of tricks to keep them in the game. I.E. offensive Tom Foolery, fake punts, surprise onside kicks, etc. I think this will have to happen for the Deer to stay in the game. Just my thoughts.

Good post. I agree with every one of your thoughts.

I will be there at 6pm Friday night at the visitor's 50-yard line to witness whether or not it's true.:D

[Cliff Palate]

I believe that deer park will be the toughest test so far for laporte but the port will win this game. I will root for all 215a teams this weekend because it seems like we are all playing 225a teams. So lets represent this weekend and then get down to business next weekend.

I would agree with this, because of the rivalry factor. Many times in the past there have been teams from either of these schools who may have been 1-8, or 8-1, and the underdog won. so like thebone stated earlier, you can throw out the records in this one. it's a back yard brawl.

[Gomer93'KHS]

If you're talking about Chris Hickey, he has done very well and had a touchdown on a blocked punt vs Baytown Lee and also a interception in that game when he came in with the backups. Against Atascocita he actually got in with the first team on about 1/3 of the plays and made one big hit on a back coming around the edge. I've been impressed and the coaches are rewarding him. No surprise if he is from Katy... :D


Yeppers thats my half son. Really good kid and a hard worker as well. We really miss him over here so you guys take care of him! :D

[patitan]

going withthe dawgs over bambi!! 35-14. this lp team could give PAM it's only "L" in the regular season come district!!!

[DesertFoxStrikesBack]

And for any/all LP fans out there- does anyone know if they're going to bring the barbq pits to Ashbier for the game? I've really gotten attached to eating those sausages-on-a-stick and the turkey legs, it just doesn't seem like a La Porte game without them, unless they're planning to serve venicen afterwards :D

[LPBulldogBlog]

I think DP's only chance is if they lock down LP's offense all day. DP is going to have a very hard time getting points on offense. Last year was 7-2 LP, so it could happen, who knows... Overall I think LP will win by 3 scores though.

[augisdoggies]

And for any/all LP fans out there- does anyone know if they're going to bring the barbq pits to Ashbier for the game? I've really gotten attached to eating those sausages-on-a-stick and the turkey legs, it just doesn't seem like a La Porte game without them, unless they're planning to serve venicen afterwards :D

No, I don't think DP would be to keen on LP bringing their BBQ pit over to the Deer stadium. The booster club still sells them at home games. Both items are excellent and taste even better watching the Bulldogs playing lights out.:D

[LPBulldogBlog]

I have just run across the news that tickets are selling very fast for Friday's game. Go to: http://www.dpisd.org/194910514124717847/site/default.asp for purchasing online.

About 2000 tix left!!

[DesertFoxStrikesBack]

I'm one step of head of you, got mine on Tuesday! Hopefully the LP faithful will show up strong, I know we have a tendency to get a little lazy when it comes to away games. Everyone stay safe, don't try to go to the dp to start fights, and cheer on the Bulldogs! :heli:

[NSMustangProud]

Going with the Dawgs on this one...from a 1978 graduating Alumni and 1977 Bi-District Champs.

I'm going with the Dawgs on this one as well...I remember the LP/NS game (also a sr of 78)...LP beat North Shore 72 - 0.

[NSMustangProud]

I have some great pics of the bonfire going up...I think it begins at 7 tonight on the side of Bayshore Baptist Church on Spencer...they have worked hard on it today!

[EasTex10]

I'm going with the Dawgs on this one as well...I remember the LP/NS game (also a sr of 78)...LP beat North Shore 72 - 0.

Yeah NS was pretty bad back then, but did that ever change;) Did u play on the '77 team?

[NSMustangProud]

Yeah NS was pretty bad back then, but did that ever change;) Did u play on the '77 team?

Haha...no I cheered for them...the cheer squad and drill team could have played better than they did however! Those NS football days were not fun...scores I guess...games were fun...losing stunk! The best team NS had back then was 1975...9-1 with a loss to Baytown Sterling 7-0.

[okt0ber]

I mentioned this in an earlier post...this is the best La Porte team I have seen in the 16 years I have lived in La Porte. Not necessarily the most talented, but definetly the best team.

Past teams had more individual talent but they did not have the discipline to combine with the talent.

This team has talent, discipline, heart AND the coaching. The past couple of years it has been a combination of the above mentioned traits that have carried the Bulldogs 3 rounds deep into the playoffs.

IF Katy goes D1, then I like the Dawgs to go the furthest they have ever been.

Having said that...I think they will destroy Deer Park. It will be over by halftime. ;)

I pretty much gave to agree with this, even though that kills me to say, since I think LP is the lamest school ever. But, they're as good as I've ever seen them before.

DP is way too vanilla... anyone with a little talent and creativity on offense is going to be able to beat them. I haven't been a fan of Massey since after his first season there...

[TXSTATEFan]

Game sold out? Tried to buy tickets online this morning for the LP side and it wouldnt let me. Called the Dog House and busy line. Just assumming, Im out of luck! Dang it! Looks like Ill miss my first LP, DP game since 89! Crap!

Go dawgs!!!

[thebone79]

I pretty much gave to agree with this, even though that kills me to say, since I think LP is the lamest school ever. But, they're as good as I've ever seen them before.

DP is way too vanilla... anyone with a little talent and creativity on offense is going to be able to beat them. I haven't been a fan of Massey since after his first season there...

What makes it so?

[Cliff Palate]

What makes it so?

Got to be a Deer alum.

[DesertFoxStrikesBack]

"DP is way too vanilla... anyone with a little talent and creativity on offense is going to be able to beat them. I haven't been a fan of Massey since after his first season there..."

I agree. I think Massey still thinks he's in Katy, where the players will lay down their lives, run through a wall of bullets, fall on grenades, etc, for the program. Knowing the idiots I did who went to dp, they've got the mentality it seems, that they're gonna go out afterwards and get drunk/laid anyways, so in the end its not that big a deal. There's no reason dp shouldn't have won last year's game by 3 TD's, but wow, talk about predictability! Onyechi to the left, Onyechi to the right, and if they were feeling adventurous, a play-action call in which usually ended up with Sutherland taking out the quarterback. Unless you have massive amounts of discipline like you do in Katy, or talent like you do in North Shore, that kind of play-calling/strategy just isn't gonna cut it at the 5A level anymore, and it shows whenever they go 1 and out in the playoffs year after year

[TXSTATEFan]

Game sold out? Tried to buy tickets online this morning for the LP side and it wouldnt let me. Called the Dog House and busy line. Just assumming, Im out of luck! Dang it! Looks like Ill miss my first LP, DP game since 89! Crap!

Go dawgs!!!

Quick update, DP has pulled buying tickets online. I talked to someone at DP and they have a few general admission left on the home side and LP has tickets on the visiting side. Looks like Im back in business!

[LPBulldogBlog]

Wow, unreal. This game usually sells out in La Porte, but in Deer Park's big ole stadium?

I may have an extra ticket as well.

[TXSTATEFan]

Wow, unreal. This game usually sells out in La Porte, but in Deer Park's big ole stadium?

I may have an extra ticket as well.

Thanks but Im needing 4 tickets. I called the LP athletic office and left a voicemail. They never pick up! Might just go down to the school. I dont want to miss this game!

[LPBulldogBlog]

If you go to the school, the athletic office is attached to the theater on the football stadium side. The athletic secretary is in a office inside the front door and she has the tickets.

[DesertFoxStrikesBack]

Does anyone know the capacity of Ashbier and Laird stadiums (I still call LP's stadium "Laird"- "Bulldog Stadium" just sounds so typical)? Either way the place is going to be rockin' Friday night!

[TXSTATEFan]

If you go to the school, the athletic office is attached to the theater on the football stadium side. The athletic secretary is in a office inside the front door and she has the tickets.

Went by during lunch and picked up the tickets. They said more than likely they will have a few tickets in the morning and DP will sell out today.

By the way, love the blog.

[LPBulldogBlog]

Thanks, I really appreciate knowing what everyone thinks. All the feedback I have gotten has been good so far.

Deer Park says 10,500 capacity. Looks bigger.

La Porte says 10,000, but I doubt that many can get in there.

[TXSTATEFan]

Does anyone know the capacity of Ashbier and Laird stadiums (I still call LP's stadium "Laird"- "Bulldog Stadium" just sounds so typical)? Either way the place is going to be rockin' Friday night!


Abshier holds 10,000. Bulldog Stadium (it will always be D.O. Laird to me), Im not sure of the capacity but Ive heard 8,000 but I saw on a website saying it holds 10,000 which Im not believing. Ive been watching the Dawgs from 1987 when Curvin Richards played, even when I went to school there and still today and I cant see the stadium holding 10K.

On a side note, Pasadena Memorial Stadium is one of the biggest in the area with a capacity of 16,800 and Stallworth Stadium in Baytown hold 16,500.

[DesertFoxStrikesBack]

Thanks for the info, yeah I call BS on Laird holding 10K, and while Pasadena Memorial may hold 16K plus, I don't think I've ever seen it full- so whats the big deal? Same with Stallworth, although I haven't been to Baytown in years, don't really miss that stinky place though. Where's everyone sitting? Its not hard to find me, my right leg is messed up so I walk around with a black cane in my left hand, which has a silver top-handle instead of the usual curved handle. I've got dark hair and black glasses also so if you see me don't be a stranger, go Bulldogs!
And hopefully the sportswriters remember, its "La Porte", not "LaPorte"- two words!

[Cliff Palate]

Bulldog stadium holds 8,500

[TXSTATEFan]

Thanks for the info, yeah I call BS on Laird holding 10K, and while Pasadena Memorial may hold 16K plus, I don't think I've ever seen it full- so whats the big deal? Same with Stallworth, although I haven't been to Baytown in years, don't really miss that stinky place though. Where's everyone sitting? Its not hard to find me, my right leg is messed up so I walk around with a black cane in my left hand, which has a silver top-handle instead of the usual curved handle. I've got dark hair and black glasses also so if you see me don't be a stranger, go Bulldogs!
And hopefully the sportswriters remember, its "La Porte", not "LaPorte"- two words!

Its the reason why they have playoff games at Pasadena Memorial and Stallworth.

I got general admission tickets on the LP side of course. Ill be showing up around 6:15ish to get a good seat.

[Cliff Palate]

Just to let everyone know. Kickoff is at7:30...not 7:00.

[TXSTATEFan]

Just to let everyone know. Kickoff is at7:30...not 7:00.

Thanks for the reminder because I was thinking 7pm all along.

[thebone79]

Thanks for the reminder because I was thinking 7pm all along.
I think I'll get there at six so that I can get a good seat...I'm looking forward to it!!!

[ktCarl]

Any hi-lite videos of La Porte games for this season?

[thebone79]

Any hi-lite videos of La Porte games for this season?
You can go to YouTube or Google DaParson Films...you'll find all hi-lites for this season there!

[ktCarl]

Well, it's big game night at Abshire. Anyone getting butterflies? I actually think La Porte handles the Deer rather easily tonight. La Porte seems to have their mojo going on right now. Hard to beat mojo. :D

[bigd92]

Anxious about this game for some reason.

[LPBulldogBlog]

Any hi-lite videos of La Porte games for this season?

You can check my blog, I have videos from every game this season. Daparson does a nice job.

[DesertFoxStrikesBack]

I'd highly recommend anyone who's going to the game to park as far away from the stadium as possible- we're planning to park around the local business next to the stadium. It may be a pain in the butt walking back and forth through the parking lot, but its gonna be a heckuva lot better than waiting 30-45 min to get out of that death trap known as Abshier Stadium. Go Bulldogs!

[KT2000]

I'd highly recommend anyone who's going to the game to park as far away from the stadium as possible- we're planning to park around the local business next to the stadium. It may be a pain in the butt walking back and forth through the parking lot, but its gonna be a heckuva lot better than waiting 30-45 min to get out of that death trap known as Abshier Stadium. Go Bulldogs!

Sound advice. I went to Abshire for a playoff game a couple of years back with an average attendance, and even that took forever.

[ktCarl]

Thanks for the info, yeah I call BS on Laird holding 10K, and while Pasadena Memorial may hold 16K plus, I don't think I've ever seen it full- so whats the big deal? Same with Stallworth, although I haven't been to Baytown in years, don't really miss that stinky place though. Where's everyone sitting? Its not hard to find me, my right leg is messed up so I walk around with a black cane in my left hand, which has a silver top-handle instead of the usual curved handle. I've got dark hair and black glasses also so if you see me don't be a stranger, go Bulldogs!
And hopefully the sportswriters remember, its "La Porte", not "LaPorte"- two words!

You sound like you look like one of the Blue's Bros. with a cane to protect you from a werewolf. :D

[44444444]

I guess everyone was wrong.

[slcdragonfan]

I guess everyone was wrong.

score?

[hsfbfan]

Guess the pups lost their MOJO, somewhere down spencer hwy, 21 - 19 DP

[kool_kat]

still no solid score

please what was the FINAL soree

[44444444]

still no solid score

please what was the FINAL soree

21-19, DP stopped a 2 point conversion with about 2:30 minutes left.

[kool_kat]

Guess the pups lost their MOJO, somewhere down spencer hwy, 21 - 19 DP

what kind of crap is this please be more specific or who the winner is

[ktCarl]

Guess the pups lost their MOJO, somewhere down spencer hwy, 21 - 19 DP

I'm shocked.

B-T-W, love your avatar.

[kool_kat]

what kind of crap is this please be more specific or who the winner is
So derr park beat la porte by 2

[hsfbfan]

So derr park beat la porte by 2
yes Deer Park won 21 to 19 over La Porte, secific enough

Thanks KT , I'm kinda fond of it also

[kool_kat]

Well I'm sorry guys
I really thought the Bulldogs woulld kick your *** Im sorry the deer are good

[okt0ber]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA La Porch loses. :rofl:


How lame of La Porte, boy did I pick this game wrong, and I sure am glad!! I guess this is why the game is played.


And, the comment about the parking at Abshire... At least DP has a nice parking lot. And it does NOT take 30-45 minutes to leave. There are 4 ways out of there, it's easy.

Now I just need the Longhorns to beat UCLA and the Texans to beat the Fort Worthless Cowboys and it'll be a perfect football weekend.

[kool_kat]

Would somebody please tell Pops that Deer Park beat La Porte tonight. I know he is very sick and would like to know this.

[kool_kat]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA La Porch loses. :rofl:


How lame of La Porte, boy did I pick this game wrong, and I sure am glad!! I guess this is why the game is played.


And, the comment about the parking at Abshire... At least DP has a nice parking lot. And it does NOT take 30-45 minutes to leave. There are 4 ways out of there, it's easy.

Now I just need the Longhorns to beat UCLA and the Texans to beat the Fort Worthless Cowboys and it'll be a perfect football weekend.


Thank You

[hsfbfan]

Well I'm sorry guys
I really thought the Bulldogs woulld kick your *** Im sorry the deer are good
I did'nt think LP would kick (our?) *** , but did'nt get at ticket so I oppted to go watch North shore vs Pasa Mem game,my screen name speaks for itself (hsfbfan) unlike Pro ball there is not a team in this great state that I dislike, some I just want to win more than others :yes: