DMN Begins Countdown [Archive] - 5A Texas Football Forum

catman

08-07-2005, 07:20 AM

20. Jesuit
19. Plano East
18. Skyline
17. South Grand Prairie
16. South Garland
15. North Crowley
14. Allen
13. Richardson Berkner
12. Mansfield Summit
11. Irving MacArthur
10. North Garland
9. Denton Ryan
8. Irving
7. DeSoto
6. Arlington Lamar
5. Duncanville
4. Euless Trinity
3. Dallas Carter
2. Garland
1. Southlake Carroll

#20 is the Jesuit Rangers.

09:47 PM CDT on Saturday, August 6, 2005
By BRANDON GEORGE / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1942

NICKNAME: Rangers
[Click image for a larger version] REX C. CURRY/Special Contributor
REX C. CURRY/Special Contributor
Jesuit hopes to return to the area round of the playoffs with the help of (from left) Zach Packard, Barrett Bufkin, Charlton Messer and John Nwisienyi.

WHO ARE THE JESUITS: Members of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers dedicated to foreign missions, education and studies in the humanities and sciences.

HOME STADIUM (capacity): Haggar Stadium (4,000)

WHAT TO EAT: Carnival-style turkey legs, $2.50, barbeque beef sandwiches, $3 apiece or two for $5.

FAMOUS NONFOOTBALL ALUMS: Chris Donahue, 1998 Academy Award-winning producer of the live action short film Visas and Virtues; Terry Golden, President/CEO of Host Marriott Corporation.

TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: J.D. Roberts, awarded the Outland Trophy in 1953 at Oklahoma; Charlie Arnold, quarterbacked Jesuit to its first win over a Dallas high school and later quarterbacked SMU; Jerry Pettibone, an all-state running back and former coach at Oregon State and Northern Illinois.

BEST TEAM EVER: The 1959 team finished 12-0.

THE TEAM
COACH: Bob Wunderlick (52-33 overall, 52-33 in eight seasons at Jesuit)
LAST SEASON: 10-2, 6-1 in District 10-5A, lost to Longview, 44-14, in a Class 5A Division II Region II area playoff.
HOLES TO FILL: RB Kyle McKissack (Kansas), WR/DB Chase Altman (Kansas), OL/DL Reggie Stephens (Iowa State), DL Sean Carney (Tulane) and QB Bryant Wilson (Trinity).
Difference makers
RB/LB Barrett Bufkin 6-0, 220, Jr. Overshadowed last season by Kyle McKissack's 2,211 rushing yards, 17 TDs
SS/RB Michael Clifford 5-9, 175, Sr. Had 56 tackles last season and will team well with Bufkin in offensive backfield
C/DT Charlton Messer 5-11, 260, Sr. All-district selection last season had 78 knockdown blocks
DE/FB John Nwisienyi 6-0, 225, Sr. One of the area's top defensive lineman had four sacks a year ago
DE/TE Steven Swenholt 6-2, 225, Sr. Second-year starter had 53 tackles (four for loss) last season

Impact newcomers
QB Jordan Perry 6-2, 185, Jr. Potential Division I-A recruit as a WR/FS, the positions he played last year on Jesuit's JV
FS Tyler Gatlin 6-1, 185, Sr. Varsity basketball player's first time to play football since the eighth grade
WR/FS Brandon Anderson 6-1, 170, Jr. Jesuit JV's most athletic WR/DB last season recently returned from a basketball knee injury

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Jesuit's offensive line turns out to be as good as Wunderlick believes it will be. Jesuit returns two starters on the line and three others who played a lot last season. Though standout RT Reggie Stephens is now at Iowa State, center Charlton Messer and guard Brett Selly will provide a strong push for hard-running Barrett Bufkin.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Injuries begin to mount and opponents exploit Jesuit's lack of speed. Though Jesuit has a school-record 38 seniors out for the team, the depth of the second-year UIL program is thin because of a lack of varsity players. Jesuit won't outrun teams – its fastest player was clocked in the 40-yard dash in only 4.6 seconds.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
258.9: rushing yards per game
139.3: passing yards per game
30.9: points per game

Top returning leaders
RUSHING: Barrett Bufkin (75 carries, 349 yards, 4 TDs)
RECEIVING: Zach Packard (21 catches, 295 yards, 1 TD)

2004 defensive breakdown
208.3: rushing yards per game
119.7: passing yards per game
23.5: points per game

Top returning leaders
TACKLES: John Nwisienyi (74)
INTERCEPTIONS: Michael Clifford (1)

catman

08-08-2005, 06:10 AM

#19 is Plano East

Class 5A football countdown: No. 19 Plano East
01:28 AM CDT on Monday, August 8, 2005
By MILENKO MARTINOVICH / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1981
NICKNAME: Panthers
HOME STADIUMS (capacity): Clark Stadium, Plano (14,224) and Kimbrough Stadium, Murphy (10,000)
WHAT TO DRINK: Cappuccinos at concession stand hit spot on cool nights.
TRADITIONS: Bonfire every year before the homecoming game attracts about 600 students.
FAMOUS NONFOOTBALL ALUMS: Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner (did not graduate from Plano East); Jimmy King, member of Michigan's "Fab Five" NCAA basketball finalists
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: John Leake, linebacker at Clemson; Justin Blalock, one of the nation's top offensive linemen in high school, now at Texas
BEST TEAM EVER: The 1994 team advanced to the 5A Division II Region II semifinal, facing John Tyler in perhaps the state's greatest high school football game. Plano East erased a 24-point deficit in the final two minutes to lead 44-41, but John Tyler's Roderick Dunn returned a kickoff 97 yards for a TD with 22 seconds left for a 48-44 win.

THE TEAM
COACH: Johnny Ringo (52-32-2 overall, 5-6 in one season at Plano East)
LAST SEASON: 5-6, 4-3 in District 8-5A, lost to Duncanville, 28-0, in Class 5A Division I Region I bi-district playoff
HOLES TO FILL: RB C.J. Ugokwe (Rice), OL/DL Reggie Wilson (Texas Southern), DE Steven Wigley

Difference makers
RB/DE Travis Massingale 6-2, 230, Sr. Emerged from spring practice, will be one of East's two featured running backs
RB Chason Edmond 5-10, 190, Sr. More of a true tailback than Massingale, will get lots of carries
CB P.J. Grundy 5-9, 165, Sr. Playmaker in secondary
S Victor Ibewuike 5-9, 180, Sr. Speed will be needed in a district loaded with passing games
QB Ryan Noland 6-2, 214, Sr. Experienced, deft at running and passing
G Markell Province 6-3, 220, Sr. Combination of good size, strength and quickness
WR Chris Morris 6-1, 180, Sr. Should figure more into the offense this season
Impact newcomers
OL Louis Finner 6-3, 290, Jr. Strong at run- and pass-blocking
DL Kevin Gilliam 6-2, 290, Jr. Coach Ringo likes his quickness and motor

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Defense performs well. Plano East ranked seventh among eight teams in its district in total defense last season. This season, the defense should be a strength with eight starters returning. The secondary should be especially strong with Grundy and Ibewuike back.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Offense doesn't click. Plano East graduated one of the area's most explosive players in C.J. Ugokwe (1,627 rushing yards, 14 TDs). Massingale and Edmond will need to fill Ugokwe's shoes. Ringo is encouraged by the team's performance in 7-on-7 this summer and has an experienced quarterback returning in Noland.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
245.6: rushing yards per game
90.9: passing yards per game
23.1: points per game

Top returning leaders
RUSHING: Ryan Noland (295 yards)
PASSING: Ryan Noland (955 yards)
RECEIVING: Chris Slater (155 yards)

2004 defensive breakdown
210.7: rushing yards per game
172.1: passing yards per game
30.1: points per game

Top returning leaders
TACKLES: Victor Ibewuike (70)
INTERCEPTIONS: P.J. Grundy (4)

dentonRYAN

08-08-2005, 11:07 AM

for some reason i really like DMN countdown....they usually have it right on year after year.....and its the only reason i buy the paper all the time

CoppellCowboy57

08-08-2005, 11:49 AM

for some reason i really like DMN countdown....they usually have it right on year after year.....and its the only reason i buy the paper all the time

haha Coppell was ranked 11 at the start of the season according to DMN

dragons08

08-08-2005, 01:39 PM

haha Coppell was ranked 11 at the start of the season according to DMN
they cant always get it right

lonny23

08-08-2005, 02:19 PM

dragons08

08-08-2005, 02:26 PM

Before the days of the Internet and all the info, I always waited with excitement for the big football preview covering HS, college, and pro. DMN is the best sports section in the U.S. That's always been my favorite newspaper.
i'lll challenge that choice, i always liked the star telegram and the chicago tribune, heck you cna throw in the USA today

farmerfan

08-08-2005, 03:07 PM

catman

08-08-2005, 04:08 PM

I don't normally subscribe to any newsprint, but when the DMN called last week and offered 13 weeks at 1/3 the newsstand price, I bit. I like it better than the Star Telegram even though I live in Tarrant County. The ST covers very few Dallas County schools while the DMN covers all schools in both counties. I also like the Houston Chronicle very much.

Texasfrog

08-08-2005, 04:16 PM

overall the star telegram does not touch the DMN football preview, it has been award winning for many years now. I would love to see any newspaper in America that provides the quality of coverage dealing with High School, College and the NFL that the DMN does for its football preview. Even during the season the Morning News high school coverage is 2nd to none.

I agree with you.. The Dallas News covers High School football great. The Houston Chronicle also does a really solid job.

I've lived in San Diego,Ca (3 years), Va Beach, Va for (4 years), Miami, Fl (2 years). None of those areas has a paper that covers HIGH SCHOOL sports half as good as the two Texas major papers.

Its just another sign in my opinion that High school sports in Texas is taken very serious. :)

bhs06

08-08-2005, 04:46 PM

We were at #17 in 2003 and ended up failing miserably.

lonny23

08-08-2005, 09:04 PM

The DMN has been voted one of the 10 best sports sections for large newspapers for almost if not more than 20 straight years. Almost all those years they also won for a special they ran during the year and I've seen years when they won 3 majors.

It's not just football because they cover the other sports, too. The section is bigger than almost everybody else's. Look at the New York papers. They're smaller than Dallas and during baseball season, 80% of the coverage is for the 2 baseball teams. They don't do a good job when it's not baseball season.

Online, you can hardly beat how fast the DMN gets scores and stats in for football. The Chronicle is real good, too.

catman

08-09-2005, 06:09 AM

#18 is Skyline

12:07 AM CDT on Tuesday, August 9, 2005
By TIM MacMAHON / The Dallas Morning News

The history
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1971
NICKNAME: Raiders
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Forester Stadium (10,000)
WHAT TO EAT: Big ol' turkey drumsticks served in aluminum foil for $3 each
FAMOUS NONFOOTBALL ALUMS: Ex-NBA star Larry Johnson, five-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, country rapper "Cowboy Troy" Coleman, country singer Steve Holy, former MLB pitcher Chris Holt
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: Former Oklahoma and Chicago Bears LB Dante Jones, Atlanta Falcons DB/KR Allen Rossum, ex-Texas RB Hodges Mitchell
BEST TEAM: Skyline advanced to the 4A state semifinals in 1972 when it made its first playoff appearance. Its run included wins over Carter and Plano and ended with a loss to Odessa Permian. Skyline's only other playoff victory came in 1995.

The team
COACH: Reginald Samples (122-48-1 overall, first season at Skyline)
LAST SEASON: 7-4, 5-1 in District 9-5A, lost to Richardson Berkner in 5A Division I bi-district round
HOLES TO FILL: WR Mikail Baker (Baylor), WR Phillip Nevels (Louisiana-Lafayette), DE Garrett Fields (Arizona), RB Anthony Boykins (Central Michigan), WR/QB Kendrick Holloway (Kilgore JC), OT William Scott (Midwestern State)
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
LB/TE Michael Morgan 6-4, 200, Sr. Great at getting off blocks and makes big plays (18 sacks, 7 forced fumbles in '04)
CB Roderick Rollins 6-1, 170, Sr. Area's No. 54 recruit has scholarship offers from several BCS schools
RB/CB Lamonta Ward 5-10, 170, Sr. Averaged 9.7 yards per carry in limited duty last season; will start both ways
QB Anthony Norice 6-1, 177, Sr. Has the potential to be one of the area's most productive dual-threat quarterbacks
FS/WR Christian Scott 6-0, 185, Jr. Samples believes Scott will be one of the state's top recruits next year
DT Craig Singleton 6-2, 258, Sr. Must be active in opponents' backfields while 300-pound NT Kelvin McGee clogs up middle
IMPACT NEWCOMERS
DE William Abercrombia 6-3, 190, Sr. Allows Morgan to move from DE to LB
OT Phillip Gates 6-4, 300, Jr. Combines with 6-7, 370-pound Terrael Williams to form massive bookends
WR Brandon Davis 5-9, 160, Jr. Extremely explosive after the catch; will also be threat on motion sweeps

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
A big, inexperienced offensive line jells. Skyline is loaded with talent at the ball-handling positions, but the offense will sputter if the blocking isn't there. Samples wants Skyline to be a smashmouth team that mixes in some spread offense, so the line must be versatile. It's especially important to protect QB Anthony Norice, who missed most of last season because of a broken collarbone.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Skyline's defense, which is stocked with Division I-A talent, can't contain the option. A first-round playoff matchup with Richardson Berkner in the Division I bracket is basically a lock. Berkner rushed for 401 yards – 203 by QB Justin Johnson – in a 24-14 win over Skyline last season. Skyline has the players to stop the option, but it's difficult to prepare for after not seeing it all season.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
202.8: rushing yards per game
99.5: passing yards per game
29.5: points per game

Top returning leaders
RUSHING: Lamonta Ward (426 yards, 4 TDs)
PASSING: Anthony Norice (19-56-4, 490 yards, 2 TDs)
RECEIVING: Wayne Cole (157 yards, 1 TD)

2004 defensive breakdown
131.7: rushing yards per game
116.3: passing yards per game
19.3: points per game

Top returning leaders
TACKLES: Michael Morgan (91)
INTERCEPTIONS: Roderick Rollins (3)
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farmerfan

08-09-2005, 07:40 AM

Lonny, you are correct, I know they have taken a award on numerous occasions for the football preview as well as Golf and their Texas lake's coverage. The sports page in the Dallas Morning News has always been my favorite to read, living in this area I guess I have been spoiled to have everyday access to the best sports page in America.

catman

08-10-2005, 06:05 AM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 17 South Grand Prairie
11:24 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 9, 2005
By RANDY JENNINGS / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1969
NICKNAME: Warriors
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Gopher-Warrior Bowl (9,500)
WHAT TO EAT: Nachos featuring jalapeno-flavored cheese, $3.50
FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: Jennifer McFalls, 2000 Olympic gold medal winner (softball); Ashley Robinson, basketball player at Tennessee and currently in her second year with Phoenix Mercury of WNBA.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: LB Reggie Barnes, an ex-Oklahoma Sooner who played professionally with Pittsburgh and Dallas; WR B.J. Johnson, an ex-Texas Longhorn currently with Denver Broncos; RB Anthony Bookman, ex-Stanford Cardinal.

THE TEAM
COACH: David Fisher (104-69 overall, 23-18 in four seasons at South Grand Prairie)
LAST SEASON: 6-4, 4-3 in District 6-5A, did not make playoffs.
HOLES TO FILL: WR/DB Rodney Henderson (Tulsa), QB Ryan McGuire (Ranger), RB Marcus French (Ouachita Baptist), WR Eric McCarty (Millsaps), DB Keith Smith.

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
FS/RB Malcolm Williams 6-0, 190, Sr. Texas A&M commit ranked as the state's No. 45 recruit by Rivals.com.
LB Deron Fontenot 5-11, 190, Sr. Oklahoma State commit ranked as the state's No. 96 recruit by Rivals.com.
DE Brian Ellis 6-5, 240, Sr. Texas commit ranked as the state's No. 42 recruit by Rivals.com.
WR/DB Melvin Kelley 5-4, 155, Sr. Caught 24 passes for 335 yards with only one drop last season.
RB/DB Melvin Stephenson 6-0, 185, Sr. Averaged 7.9 yards a carry in '04.

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
QB Denzel Dewberry 6-0, 185, Jr. Converted RB led JV to 10-0 season in '04
TE Sam England 6-0, 195, Sr. Good route runner, becoming better blocker.
WR Demoyas Baker 5-7, 165, Sr. Potential big-play receiver, also guard on basketball team.

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
New offensive skill players can duplicate their success on last year's 10-0 junior varsity. Eight starters will be new, including QB Denzel Dewberry, who has developed into an effective passer under Fisher's tutelage.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Injuries tax the team's depth. Several players are being counted on to play both offense and defense, so an injury to one would mean losing two starters.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
105.7: rushing yards per game
158.2: passing yards per game
28.2: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Melvin Stephenson (208 yards, 3 TDs)
RECEIVING: Bobby Duncan (19-363 yards, 5 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
151.7: rushing yards per game
124.9: passing yards per game
20.6: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Deron Fontenot (146)
INTERCEPTIONS: Malcolm Williams (7)

htownfootball

08-10-2005, 03:36 PM

wow the dmn countdown is great its so in depth

catman

08-10-2005, 04:09 PM

wow the dmn countdown is great its so in depth

The only things they leave out is the # of returning and graduated lettermen and # of returning starters on offense and defense. But that is one of the reasons why I buy Dave Campbell's mag every year.

bhs06

08-10-2005, 04:55 PM

That South Grand Prairie QB IS for real also. Last year on JV, he was a one-man show. He rushed for 340 yards and 3 TD's against our JV alone and threw 2 passes all game, but both of them were for 30+ yards and a touchdown. They only won 26-15, but they dominated us as our scores were on a fumble return and reverse-pass.

Here is how their JV did last year:

Summit: W 35-0
Sam Houston: W 27-9
South Garland: W 45-17
Nimitz: W 42-8
Grand Prairie: W 40-0
Bell: W 26-15
Irving: W 59-0
MacArthur: W 28-12
Trinity: W 28-13
Coppell: W 21-7

catman

08-10-2005, 06:46 PM

catman

08-11-2005, 05:22 AM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 16 South Garland

10:32 PM CDT on Wednesday, August 10, 2005
By KATE HAIROPOULOS / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1964
NICKNAME: Colonels
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Homer B. Johnson Stadium (15,000)
WHAT TO EAT: The "Stadium Apple." It's a Granny Smith apple covered in caramel in a cinnamon-sugar bowl.
TRADITIONS: The team always sings the school song on the bus as it pulls up to the front of the school on return trips from the stadium or away games.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: QB Jordan Reever, holds every major Garland ISD passing record. Quincy Morgan, playing wide receiver for the Cowboys after being traded from the Browns last fall.
BEST TEAM: Some point to the 2003 team, which went 9-3 and upset powerhouse Longview in the first round of the playoffs. South Garland was making its first playoff appearance since 1996 and won its first playoff game since 1990, along with a share of the district title.

THE TEAM
COACH: Mickey Moss (78-45 in 11 seasons, 23-10 in three seasons at South Garland)
LAST SEASON: 9-2, 6-0 in District 11-5A, advanced to Class 5A Division II bi-district.
HOLES TO FILL: WR Raimond Pendleton (Kansas), OL Blake Kerley (Arizona), DL Nick Richmond (TCU), DB Josh Burris (Tulsa), DB Matt Harding (Tulane), DB James Bradley (Washington State), QB Derek Kent (District 11-5A MVP).

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
WR Phillip Payne 6-2, 195, Sr. Moss says the Texas recruit is built like Terrell Owens. He's physical and runs like a tailback.
WR Derron Montgomery 6-2, 180, Sr. Son of Wilbert Montgomery, a former Eagles star, is fast and had 222 yards receiving as a junior.
WR Brandon Strait 6-2, 155, Sr. Playmaker with long arms and big hands. Brother of New York Jets' Derrick Strait.
OT John Hamilton 6-3, 305, Sr. Strong, with excellent feet. Great pass blocker.
FS Del Howard 5-11, 185, Sr. Three-year starter moves from strong safety to free.
K Matthias Slaughter 6-0,175, Sr. 42-of-42 on PATs and 10-of-13 on field goals.

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
QB Lemon Roberts 5-11, 180, Jr. Capable of big plays, has to follow in steps of recent star South Garland QBs.
QB Nick Florence 6-1, 170, So. Will contend with Roberts for time at quarterback.
RB Harold Thomas 6-0, 200, Sr. Could have breakout season after playing JV as a junior.

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
A solid quarterback emerges. Most of the other pieces are in place for another strong season at South. Quarterback candidates Roberts and Florence have big shoes to fill. South grads Jordan Reever and Derek Kent passed for at least 2,000 yards each of the last four seasons.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
The defense, which can help compensate for the questions at quarterback, isn't as good as expected. Moss says the defense, which ranked sixth among area Class 5A teams last fall, could be even better with all-district players Kendrick Ridge (tackle), Del Howard (safety) and Drew Lyons (linebacker).

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
131.6: rushing yards per game
213.5: passing yards per game
31.3: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Phillip Payne (367 yards, 9 TDs)
PASSING: Lemon Roberts (65 yards, 0 TDs)
RECEIVING: Phillip Payne (306 yards, 3 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
141.4: rushing yards per game
106.6: passing yards per game
17.8: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Drew Lyons (102)
INTERCEPTIONS: Alex Ibiloye (3)

catman

08-12-2005, 04:38 AM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 15 North Crowley

12:10 AM CDT on Friday, August 12, 2005
By MILENKO MARTINOVICH / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1997
NICKNAME: Panthers
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Panther Stadium (6,050)
WHAT TO EAT/DRINK: Coach Mike Papas said the hamburgers grilled by booster club are some of the best.
TRADITIONS: Players give their jerseys to teachers to wear on game days.
FAMOUS NONFOOTBALL ALUMS: Keith Langford, guard was second in scoring at Kansas last season (14.4 ppg); Jeremy Scruggs, one of nation's best powerlifters at 123 pounds.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: Trent Shelton, third in receiving at Baylor last season; Matt Panfil, linebacker at TCU.
BEST TEAM: The 2003 team was picked to finish seventh in the District 8-4A coaches' poll and began the season 0-3. But North Crowley would win 11 of 12 to win the Class 4A Division I state championship. North Crowley defeated Bay City, 20-6, in the final.

THE TEAM
COACH: Mike Papas (31-45 overall, 31-45 in seven seasons at North Crowley)
LAST SEASON: 7-4, 5-2 in District 4-5A, lost to Abilene, 45-21, in Class 5A Division II Region I bi-district
HOLES TO FILL: DE Chris Parha (SMU), LB Todd Alexander (SMU), WR Andre Dixon (Grambling), TE David Nickle (Sam Houston St.), OT Trey Batie (Prairie View A&M), RB Kevin Clater (Santa Rosa JC, Calif.)
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
DE/OT Jason Fox 6-7, 265, Sr. Texas A&M, Miami among schools eyeing him
QB Jeff Panfil 6-6, 195, Sr. Better runner than given credit for
UT Charles Davis 5-10, 180, Sr. Jack-of-all-trades should mostly play DB and WR
DL Willie Williams 6-1, 255, Sr. Runs a 4-7, 40-yard dash, could play LB
C Ryan Torres 6-2, 255, Sr. One of team's leaders, great knowledge of
blocking schemes
LB Terryn Taylor 6-0, 185, Sr. Has been a play-maker since a sophomore
DT Jheron Hobbs 6-2, 295, Sr. Can play all three defensive line positions
IMPACT NEWCOMERS
WR Chris Ford 6-2, 170, Jr. May be team's best deep threat
WR Brian Johnson 6-1, 180, Jr. Precise route runner
WR Broderic Terry 6-1, 170, Jr.. Excellent hands

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
If defense can repeat last season's performance. North Crowley allowed 19.8 points per game last season and finished third among Class 5A area teams in total defense. Five starters return from that formidable group.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Offensive line doesn't jell. Papas is a big believer that good offenses start with the offensive line. Torres is back, but the other four projected starters are new.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
178.8: rushing yards per game
145.9: passing yards per game
31.5: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Deandre Davis (429 yards)
PASSING: Jeff Panfil (1,486 yards)
RECEIVING: Charles Davis (158 yards)

2004 defensive breakdown
139.7: rushing yards per game
81.5: passing yards per game
19.8: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Terryn Taylor (70)
INTERCEPTIONS: Terryn Taylor (2)

bhs06

08-12-2005, 10:44 AM

One of our coaches left for North Crowley, I hope they do well

catman

08-13-2005, 03:31 AM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 14 Allen

10:53 PM CDT on Friday, August 12, 2005
By DAVID HINOJOSA / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1910
NICKNAME: Eagles
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Eagle Stadium (7,800)
TRADITIONS: Reading With the Eagles club. Players and cheerleaders go to elementary schools each week to read to students.
FAMOUS NONFOOTBALL ALUMS: Olympic gold medal gymnast Carly Patterson attended Allen as a freshman. Dr. Malcom Perry was one of President John F. Kennedy's attending surgeons at Parkland Memorial Hospital in 1963.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: Offensive lineman Doug Skene played with Michigan in the last 1980s and for the New York Giants in 1992 and New England in 1993. Kicker George Benyola went to Louisiana Tech and played for the New York Giants during the 1987 NFL strike season.
BEST TEAM: 2003 team went 13-2 and advanced to the Class 5A Division II semifinals

THE TEAM
COACH: Tom Westerberg (9-3 overall, 9-3 in one season at Allen)
LAST SEASON: 9-3, 5-1 in District 8-5A, lost to Southlake Carroll in 5A Division II area round
HOLES TO FILL: QB Casey Dick (Arkansas), DE Marcus Shavers (Arkansas), WR Brennan Gleason (Houston), OL Jerrod Butler (Houston), OL J.D. Walton (Arizona State), OL Mitchell Himes (Air Force), DB D.J. Terrell (New Mexico), WR Robert Boone (Texas State)
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
QB Nathan Dick 6-3, 185, Jr. Started vs. Southlake Carroll in playoffs
RB Charles Opeseyitan 5-10, 185, Jr. 8-5A's sophomore of the year in 2004
DT Kingsley Akinwole 6-0, 250, Sr. Lone returning defensive starter
P Michael Such 6-3, 190, Sr. Might be Allen's only Division I prospect
IMPACT NEWCOMERS
MLB Clayton Stewart 5-8, 190, Sr. Part-time starter gets full-time job
OL Nick Foster 6-4, 310, Sr. Recruiters like his size
OL A.J. Degroot 6-4, 265, Sr. Had strong summer camp season

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Senior laden, but inexperienced, offensive line can meld together quickly. All five are starting full time for the first time this season. They'll need to protect QB Nathan Dick, who gained valuable experience in the playoffs last season. Speedy RB Charles Opeseyitan can be a game-breaker if the line paves the way.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
The defense can't improve on its numbers from last season. It will be a tough task considering only one full time starter returns. DT Kingsley Akinwole will anchor the front four. MLB Clayton Stewart and DB Nich Deniz also had substantial playing time last season. They'll be the defensive leaders.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
203.7: rushing yards per game
194.6: passing yards per game
32.5: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Charles Opeseyitan (791 yards, 8 TDs)
PASSING: Nathan Dick (21-40-4, 341 yards, 4 TDs)
RECEIVING: Cody Gambill (12-127 yards)

2004 defensive breakdown
145.2: rushing yards per game
176.0: passing yards per game
21.9: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Clayton Stewart (44)
INTERCEPTIONS: None

catman

08-14-2005, 06:46 AM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 13 Richardson Berkner

09:23 PM CDT on Saturday, August 13, 2005
By BRANDON GEORGE / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1969
NICKNAME: Rams
WHO IS L.V. BERKNER: Lloyd Viel Berkner, Ph.D., was a world-renowned scientist noted for his interest in planetary atmospheres. He also served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, retiring as a rear admiral.
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Wildcat-Ram Stadium (11,000)
TRADITIONS: Reading With the Eagles club. Players and cheerleaders go to elementary schools each week to read to students.
FAMOUS NONFOOTBALL ALUMS: Actor Jensen Ackles, country singer Jolie Holliday, scientist Mary Urquhart, hot-rod racer Kenny Tran.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: John Goodman (Steelers DE 1981-85); Toddrick McIntosh (Buccaneers DT/DE 1994-95); Kevin Murphy (NFL LB, 1986-93); Everson Walls (Cowboys DB 1981-89).

THE TEAM
COACH: Jim Ledford (52-44 in nine seasons overall, 25-28 in five seasons at Berkner)
LAST SEASON: 8-4, 6-1 in District 10-5A, lost to eventual state champion Tyler Lee, 34-6, in a Class 5A Division I region semifinal
HOLES TO FILL: DT Trey Bryant (Baylor), TE Jason Lamb (Baylor) and DL LaQuincy Williams (La.-Lafayette).
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
DE Ugo Chinasa 6-6, 232, Sr. Texas, Oklahoma and LSU in the running for Rivals.com's No. 19 recruit in the state
QB Justin Johnson 6-1, 200, Jr. District's Sophomore of the Year rushed for 1,086 yards and 12 TDs
DL Franquis Ford 6-0, 245, Sr. Top returning defensive lineman has the speed (4.9) to get to the quarterback
C Doug Beach 6-0, 245, Sr. Plays important role in helping to direct the triple-option offense
FB Justin Jackson 5-10, 182, Sr. Hard-running FB rushed for 290 yards, 5 TDs last season on 67 carries
IMPACT NEWCOMERS
CB/FB Josh Johnson 5-10, 175, So. Brother of starting QB has great speed and is expected to start at CB
TE/DE Kramer Lucio 6-5, 230, Jr. Should help Berkner at TE after the departure of Jason Lamb (Baylor)
WR Preston Martinez 6-2, 178, So. Has the height to provide a lift at receiver but must add speed

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
DE Ugo Chinasa continues to emerge, and Berkner finds replacements for its secondary. Many secondary and defensive line starters last season graduated. Chinasa must overcome likely double-teams to help keep the pressure off a young, unproven secondary.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Junior starting QB Justin Johnson suffers a serious injury. Johnson is the key to Berkner's triple-option offense. He had a hand in 15 TDs and rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season. Johnson will have to put up big numbers again to keep Berkner competitive.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
209.7: rushing yards per game
59.8: passing yards per game
22.3: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Justin Johnson (44-for-85, 353 yards, 3 TDs);
PASSING: Justin Johnson (229 carries, 1,086 yards, 12 TDs);
RECEIVING: Justin Jackson (4 catches, 46 yards)

2004 defensive breakdown
218.6: rushing yards per game
92.4: passing yards per game
19.0: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Franquis Ford (82)
INTERCEPTIONS: Jared Lund (3)

KT2000

08-14-2005, 02:59 PM

Post from garlandraider...he didn't see this thread when he started a thread with this post:

"20. Jesuit
19. Plano East
18. Skyline
17. S. Grand Prairie
16. South Garland
15. North Crowley
14. Allen
13. Richardson Berkner
12???
11???
10???
9???
8???
7???
6???
5????
4????
3???
2???
1 (southlake)

I have to say I am somewhat shocked at South Garland and Allens rankings....

Teams left, I would guess: Euless Trinity, Carter, Irving Macarthur, Denton Ryan, Duncanville, Lewisville, Lake Highlands, DeSoto, Garland, Plano West, Arlington Lamar and of course... Southlake.

I say the top 5 are Southlake, Denton Ryan, Irving Macarthur, Plano West, and Euless Trinity. In no order.

I will keep everyone posted on the top 12."

garlandredraider

08-14-2005, 04:09 PM

thanks KT- my eyes are going out on me.

catman

08-14-2005, 09:00 PM

Black&Gold06

08-14-2005, 09:18 PM

Ive been reading from this site for awhile but was too lazy to sign-up...but I'm a senior at Garland. I heard from a friend who knows someone at Texas Prep Extra that Garland was #2...but dont quote me on that, because his source wasnt very reliable. Dont look at this as being a homer vote, because I hope that we are not that high. I expect us to be in the top 7 though, because last year we were 7, and we have more talent returning this year. SLC will most likely be one. I am curious where Desoto lands as they lost 9 to D-I. I think Irving Mac, Trinity, Summit, Lamar, Carter, and Garland are all very viable for the top 5, but only 4 of these six could be there.

CoppellCowboy57

08-14-2005, 09:53 PM

catman

08-14-2005, 10:03 PM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 12 Mansfield Summit

09:29 PM CDT on Sunday, August 14, 2005
By MILENKO MARTINOVICH / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 2001
NICKNAME: Jaguars
HOME STADIUM (capacity): R.L. Anderson Stadium (7,000)
WHY IT'S NAMED SUMMIT: The school earned its name because the campus resides at a higher elevation than all the other Mansfield ISD schools.
WHAT TO EAT: Nachos are a staple at R.L. Anderson Stadium.
TRADITIONS: Summit players like to think of themselves as a blue-collar crew. So coach Kyle Geller brings an old, rusty lunch pail to practices and games to remind the team to work hard.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: RB Kestahn Moore (Florida); WR Jarvis Minton (Wisconsin); LB Dean Hightower (Minnesota); DB Brian Nelson (North Texas); DT Issac Thomas (North Texas)
BEST TEAM EVER: The 2004 team got off to a horrid start, losing its first two games by a combined score of 59-14. But Summit went on a seven-game winning streak that helped propel it to the state quarterfinals.

THE TEAM
COACH: Kyle Geller (0-0 overall, first season at Mansfield Summit)
LAST SEASON: 9-4, 6-1 in District 4-5A, lost to Euless Trinity, 28-7, in Class 5A Division I Region I final
HOLES TO FILL: RB Kestahn Moore (Florida), LB James Lockett (Tulsa), LB Cofie Asare (Air Force), WR Chris Buckner (New Mexico State)
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
CB Jonathan Nelson 6-0, 180, Sr. He has orally committed to Oklahoma.
OL Kyle Smith 6-7, 300, Sr. Started all 13 games last season.
FB Phillip Smith 6-1, 185, Sr. Combines explosive speed and toughness.
DL Ryan Reeves 6-1, 235, Sr. Had three sacks last season.
LB Josh Zamora 5-11, 190, Sr. Can also play free safety.
IMPACT NEWCOMERS
RB Eric Parker 5-8, 160, So. Instinctive runner has shifty moves.
DE Anthony Bell 6-2, 235, Jr. Improved strength and athleticism over summer.

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Summit stays healthy. This is the first season in Summit's brief history that a lack of depth is an issue. Only five starters return from last season.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Offensive line doesn't jell. Four of Summit's five projected starters have little or no varsity experience. The offensive line will have to provide lanes for running back Phillip Smith and protect quarterback Mike Crumbaker, a first-year starter.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
264.1: rushing yards per game
96.8: passing yards per game
34.8: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Phillip Smith (617 yards, 6 TDs)
PASSING: None
RECEIVING: Phillip Smith (58 yards)

2004 defensive breakdown
92.8: rushing yards per game
99.7: passing yards per game
14.8: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Josh Zamora (69)
INTERCEPTIONS: Josh Zamora (2)

CoppellCowboy57

08-14-2005, 10:04 PM

I don't think that Plano West or Lewisville will make the list. I see Mansfield Summit and Irving High making it instead.

I would guess the remaining 12 teams to be Summit, Irving, SLC, Denton Ryan, Trinity, Irving MacArthur, Duncanville, Arlington Lamar, Carter, Garland, Desoto, and Coppell in no order. Lake Highlands or North Mesquite might make the list if one of the others(read Coppell) don't.

My picks for the top five in no order are SLC, Trinity, Garland, Irving, and Carter.

I see 6-5A as one of the strongest districts in the metroplex this year. If Coppell makes the list then 6-5a could have 5 teams in the DMN top 20.

I dont think Coppell will make the list after last years season...but if they do ill be amazed...

6-5a i think is one of the strongest 5A districts in the State not only the Mertroplex...i mean sirously think the past 5yrs of high school football...Coppell Made the play offs 5/6yrs, Irving HS on a regular bases, Euless Trinity one of the biggest schools in 5A, Grand Praire had an amazin team in 2003/04, LD Bell a great team in the late '90s, South Grand Praire- Strong Team as they have been the past 3 or 5yrs, MacArther and an amazing 10-1 run last year winning district 6-5A, finishing the season #2 on the DMN poll, Irivng Nimtz had a great team in the 90's aswell...

6-5A is on of the best around

catman

08-14-2005, 10:38 PM

I dont think Coppell will make the list after last years season...but if they do ill be amazed...

Yes I agree that Coppell might not make the list also.

I saw Coppell's game with Irving last year and was very impressed with their team. If they had just been able to corral Jamaal Evans a little more they could have won. The 7 point loss to Irving and 6 point loss to SGP was all that kept them from making the playoffs. I was very impressed with Coppell's returning RB Moody. He should have more help from the O-line this year. If the passing game develops well, the Cowboys could challenge for a playoff spot.

Date Opponent Site Score
08/27/2004 @ Dallas Jesuit (10-5A) lost: 17-28
09/03/2004 @ Southlake Carroll (5-5A) lost: 21-70
09/10/2004 Duncanville (7-5A) won: 14-13
09/24/2004 @ Euless Trinity (6-5A) lost: 17-42
10/01/2004 Irving MacArthur (6-5A) lost: 0-42
10/08/2004 Irving Nimitz (6-5A) won: 38-35
10/15/2004 @ Grand Prairie (6-5A) won: 35-7
10/22/2004 Hurst L.D. Bell (6-5A) won: 31-7
10/28/2004 @ Irving (6-5A) lost: 38-45
11/05/2004 South Grand Prairie (6-5A) lost: 24-30

CoppellCowboy57

08-14-2005, 10:51 PM

Yes I agree that Coppell might not make the list also.

I saw Coppell's game with Irving last year and was very impressed with their team. If they had just been able to corral Jamaal Evans a little more they could have won. The 7 point loss to Irving and 6 point loss to SGP was all that kept them from making the playoffs. I was very impressed with Coppell's returning RB Moody. He should have more help from the O-line this year. If the passing game develops well, the Cowboys could challenge for a playoff spot.

Date Opponent Site Score
08/27/2004 @ Dallas Jesuit (10-5A) lost: 17-28
09/03/2004 @ Southlake Carroll (5-5A) lost: 21-70
09/10/2004 Duncanville (7-5A) won: 14-13
09/24/2004 @ Euless Trinity (6-5A) lost: 17-42
10/01/2004 Irving MacArthur (6-5A) lost: 0-42
10/08/2004 Irving Nimitz (6-5A) won: 38-35
10/15/2004 @ Grand Prairie (6-5A) won: 35-7
10/22/2004 Hurst L.D. Bell (6-5A) won: 31-7
10/28/2004 @ Irving (6-5A) lost: 38-45
11/05/2004 South Grand Prairie (6-5A) lost: 24-30

next year will be about the same but I think we'll beat Jesuit, and SGP, and MacArther

gwdaddy

08-14-2005, 11:03 PM

Giving equal time to the old Startlegram, Dragon news you can use:

Posted on Sun, Aug. 14, 2005
Running back race remains tight at Carroll

By TRAE THOMPSON
STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER

SOUTHLAKE - Defending Class 5A Division II state champion Carroll continued preparing for its Aug.27 season opener against Midland Lee with an intersquad scrimmage Saturday morning.

Carroll coach Todd Dodge continues to be pleased with starting quarterback Greg McElroy, who was in for about 30 plays during the scrimmage at Dragon Stadium.

The running back position remains a tight race between senior Matt Moorefield, a backup last year to Aaron Luna, and sophomore Tre' Newton, the son of former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Nate Newton.

Dodge said he would like to select a starter after this week's scrimmage at Sam Houston, but if there's no clear-cut leader, both will play.

Starting wide receiver Clint Renfro (broken collarbone) didn't play in Saturday's scrimmage. Renfro said he expects to be back for the opener with Midland Lee.

Trae Thompson, (817) 685-3866 mtthompson@star-telegram.com

© 2005 Star-Telegram and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.dfw.com

owlfan 1

08-15-2005, 09:54 AM

CoppellCowboy57

08-15-2005, 07:19 PM

#11 i think will be Irving Mac

dragons08

08-15-2005, 07:27 PM

CoppellCowboy57

08-15-2005, 07:28 PM

i read that in the star-telegram, pretty interesting acuttaly

How did they do on Saterday anyway?!

dragons08

08-15-2005, 07:51 PM

How did they do on Saterday anyway?!
hmm no idea, im going to the game this saturday its a practice game against sam houston though, ill give you details on taht one

catman

08-16-2005, 03:06 AM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 11 Irving MacArthur

09:57 PM CDT on Monday, August 15, 2005
By RANDY JENNINGS / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1963
NICKNAME: Cardinals
WHO IS DOUGLAS MACARTHUR: U.S. Army general, World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient (1880-1964)
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Irving Schools Stadium (12,000)
WHAT TO EAT: Chick-Fil-A sandwiches
TRADITIONS: Vintage red fire engine at home games
FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: Former pro golfer, now studio analyst Brandel Chamblee; 15-time national water ski champion Camille Duvall, actor Peter MacNicol (Ghostbusters II, Sophie's Choice, Addams Family Values, Ally McBeal), former major league baseball infielder Mike Phillips
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: LB Brian Bosworth, ex-Oklahoma Sooner, Seattle (1987-89); DB Lonnie Finch, Oklahoma; DE Akin Ayodele, ex-Purdue Boilermaker now with Jacksonville of the NFL.
BEST TEAM: The 1985 team (9-3-2) reached the Class 5A Region I final, with playoff wins over Euless Trinity, Wichita Falls and Midland Lee, before losing at Odessa Permian, 27-7.

THE TEAM
COACH: David Beaty (30-13 in four seasons, 24-9 in three seasons at MacArthur)
LAST SEASON: 10-1, 7-0 in District 6-5A, advanced to Class 5A Division II bi-district playoffs
HOLES TO FILL: S LaShawn Vation (Texas Tech), QB Duane Brooks (Central Michigan), WR Brent Nickerson (Texas Tech), DE Eric Childs (Kansas State), WR Charles Harris (Tulane), WR Jeff Moturi (Houston)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
LB Justin Gent 6-2, 220, Sr. Oklahoma State commit ranked state's No. 92 recruit by Rivals.com
LB Jeff Bereuter 6-3, 205, Sr. Oklahoma State commit had 116 tackles in '04
OL Josh Vernon 6-4, 270, Sr. TCU commit squats 465 pounds, benches 275
SS Bret Harris 6-0, 180, Jr. Successor to Vation possesses similar knack for finding the ball
RB Dervin Speight 6-0, 190, Sr. Runs a 4.49 40 with a 30-inch vertical, can squat 440 pounds

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
CB Jeff Wilson 6-1, 180, Sr. Transfer from Allen moves into starting spot
S Eric Griffin 6-2, 180, Sr. Hardest hitter in the secondary
QB/WR Ron Brooks 6-0, 170, Jr. Great speed, a threat to break at any time

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
One of two quarterback candidates takes charge. Beaty says senior Matt Percle holds a lead over junior Ron Books for the job.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
The defense can't stop the run. District 6-5A is loaded with talented running backs, and playoff berths could be determined by the defense that best stops the run.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
176.8: rushing yards per game
200.4: passing yards per game
36.1: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Dervin Speight (178 yards, 1 TD)
RECEIVING: Jeremy Smith (287 yards, 2 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
128.1: rushing yards per game
88.6: passing yards per game
12.4: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Justin Gent (142)
INTERCEPTIONS: Eli Moturi (4)

garlandredraider

08-16-2005, 01:12 PM

Man I hope when they do their facts about Garland, they don't put one of the famous alumni as David Koresh.

GTown02

08-16-2005, 03:34 PM

Man I hope when they do their facts about Garland, they don't put one of the famous alumni as David Koresh.
I was going to say the same thing! Hahahaha :rolleyes:
But I think he dropped out before graduating... not entirely sure.

GoOwls

08-16-2005, 03:53 PM

Yes he did drop out before graduating. I was SR.76 and I believe he would have been Sr.78, give or take a year. I remember him, he had an elective history class with me my Senior year and I passed him in the hallway. Very quiet and a quite the loner. Stayed away from everybody. Kept his head down and spoke only if completely necessary. We had him figured as a pot-head doper type and just avoided him, like he did us. When the Branch Davidian thing came down and the facts about him came out, those of us who remembered him weren't surprised about the whole thing. He totally fit the MO of that type of person.

As for him being a "Garland product", his mom was a transient type person and not all there, and she moved him around from school to school. He was only at Garland High for about half of one school year and half of another. We prefer to claim NFL stars Bobby Boyd, Randy Love, Karl Williams, Herkie Walls, NBA stars Ricky Pierce, Mookie Blaylock, and others as our "products".

GarlandOwl06

08-16-2005, 05:48 PM

Dont forget Mike Gandy and Ike diogu

dragons08

08-16-2005, 05:50 PM

Dont forget Mike Gandy and Ike diogu
mike gandy? exbear ol?

GoOwls

08-16-2005, 06:41 PM

Yep, that Mike Gandy. Notre Dame grad. Garland Senior 1996 I think. 5 year player at ND. 4 years in the NFL at Chicago. Went to Buffalo this off season and is the starting left tackle on the Buffalo depth chart. 6'3" 310 lbs now, was a 6'2" 260 lb tight end at Garland. In the Wing-T he was basically another lineman but he caught his share of key passes. Really nice HS player who made good. One of my all-time favorites at Garland.

garlandowl08

08-16-2005, 06:46 PM

dragons08

08-16-2005, 07:45 PM

garlandowl08

08-16-2005, 08:05 PM

lol, you just had to go there...

dragons08

08-16-2005, 08:07 PM

lol, you just had to go there...
i knew that off the top of my head, no research was done ..

garlandowl08

08-16-2005, 08:08 PM

oh, ok, i guess thats cool

dragons08

08-16-2005, 08:11 PM

oh, ok, i guess thats cool
yep, i have some knowledge, OU's kicker (garret hartley? i think thats his name) will most likely be an nfl kicker, that dude has a leg

garlandowl08

08-16-2005, 08:13 PM

GHS' kicker last year Matt Fodge went to OSU a semester early and some dudde hid in a closet with a baseball bat and shattered his elbow...but he kicked a field goal off a kick off...talk about leg (given it was off a tee, but still)

dragons08

08-16-2005, 08:15 PM

garlandowl08

08-16-2005, 08:18 PM

well, that happened in like Feb or March i think so i suppose he'll be ready by September, but he had some intense rehab and he may have had to have surgery, not sure, g-town 07, you know or anyone else?

i amd almost positive he wasnt going to be and isnt starting though, i mean, that would make him a true fish

dragons08

08-16-2005, 08:21 PM

garlandowl08

08-16-2005, 08:23 PM

i think he was drunk for one and jealous of him and a girl even though they werent dating (the attacker was the girl's ex, I believe)...ill see if i can dig up the story online.

dragons08

08-16-2005, 08:24 PM

i think he was drunk for one and jealous of him and a girl even though they werent dating (the attacker was the girl's ex, I believe)...ill see if i can dig up the story online.
drunk people do stupid stuff

garlandowl08

08-16-2005, 08:29 PM

yeah...some really stupid stuff...I couldnt find the story, maybe on owl on this website knows the details or has it...im sure they'll see this

dragons08

08-16-2005, 08:31 PM

yeah...some really stupid stuff...I couldnt find the story, maybe on owl on this website knows the details or has it...im sure they'll see this
yea hopefully, we should stop posting then so they read it haha

garlandowl08

08-16-2005, 08:35 PM

yeah, agreed, we'll just play that city name game

GoOwls

08-16-2005, 09:55 PM

i was trying to think of some pros from Garland the other day...i didnt realize we had so many...i guess its not as many as some school, but its more than i expected...now because i said we had so many other people will look up people from their schools and try and best us...DONT BOTHER

Sorry bud, I had to do it. Other Garland high pros.

Chuck Dicus - went Arkansas as an all-american wide out. Played in The Big Shootout National Championship game between Texas and Arkansas in 1969. Was drafted by San Diego Chargers in 1971 and played 4 seasons.

Chock Sanders player every position possible for Garland and graduated in 1924. He ended up at SMU and was the first Garland and Southwest Conference player to declared an All-American. He could have easily been a pro, but chose to run the family farm instead as there was more money in being a farmer back then than playing pro ball.

Bobby Griffin was a fine all around player at Garland and in college and for many years was a lead scout for Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys.

Fred Harris, Sr.37, was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals of the NFL, but played for the New York americans of the American Football League (not the AFL that became the AFC we know today) and played the 1941 season for them before joining the military during WWII.

Carl Brawley, Sr. 50?, was an extremely talented lineman who was drafted and signed by the New York Giants, but died in a car crash shortly before training camp.

There are a few others that I can't remember the names now. There have been about 5 or 6 more who played for one or more of the following, Canadian Football League, World Football League, and a couple of other small professional leagues that formed from the 70's till today, including the Arena Football League.

Sorry man, had to do it.

You might find the Garland Sports Hall of Fame web site to be interesting.

catman

08-17-2005, 04:12 AM

Class 5A countdown: No. 10 North Garland

11:07 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 16, 2005
By KATE HAIROPOULOS / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1971
NICKNAME: Raiders
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Williams Stadium (10,000)
WHAT TO EAT: The barbecue sandwiches come highly recommended
TRADITIONS: The Raider Gun. Fans hold up a forefinger and thumb like a gun as a symbol of their spirit.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: OT Joe Walter (Cincinnati Bengals); DB Jason Parker (Tennessee); DB Eric Bassey (Oklahoma).
BEST TEAM EVER: The 1989 team, coached by Joe Allen, was the first North Garland team to make the playoffs. Known for its effective Wing-T offense, the team advanced to the area round before losing to Lake Highlands at Texas Stadium. Coach David Farris said all North Garland teams are measured against the teams from that era.

THE TEAM
COACH: David Farris (32-40 in seven seasons overall, 19-23 in four seasons at North Garland)
LAST SEASON: 7-4, 4-2 in District 11-5A, lost to Longview, 49-27, in Class 5A Division II bi-district game
HOLES TO FILL: QB Adam Linwood (Hawaii), WR Marcus Franklin (Wyoming), WR Curtis Mayfield (Navarro), DL Danny Espitia (Midwestern State)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
RB Donte Bean 5-10,185, Sr. Rushed for 955 yards, nine TDs on 162 carries
RB/WR Tyron Morrison 5-7, 160, Sr. Playmaker described by coach as "little piece of steel"
FS Max Anyiam 6-1, 190, Sr. 115 tackles, two INTs, two fumble recoveries
DB/WR Adarius Medford 5-8, 175, Sr. 70 tackles, two sacks, two INTs, dangerous kickoff returner
DB Desmond Quinones 5-9, 175, Sr. Three-year varsity player returned an '04 pick 96 yards for a TD

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
QB Adrian Linwood 6-0, 175, Jr. Passed for 513 yards and eight TDs as brother's backup
WR Hubert Anyiam 6-1, 175, Jr. FS Max's younger brother played hoops but no football last fall
LB Jermaine Love 6-0, 196, Jr. Made 42 tackles and a sack as a backup

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
The inexperienced offensive and defensive lines jell. Only one starter returns on the defensive line, but the linebackers and defensive backs are proven. Only two starters are back on the offensive line.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Injuries take a toll. North Garland's starting lineup is impressive, but there isn't much depth. Farris considers it North Garland's biggest weakness. North also needs to answer questions at wide receiver after graduating two standouts.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
192: rushing yards per game
141: passing yards per game
27.6: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Donte Bean (955 yards, 9 TDs)
PASSING: Adrian Linwood (513 yards, 8 TDs )
RECEIVING: Tyron Morrison (257 yards, 1 TD)

2004 defensive breakdown
157: rushing yards per game
104: passing yards per game
21.6: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Max Anyiam (115)
INTERCEPTIONS: Sean Smith (4)

catman

08-17-2005, 04:22 AM

This one really caught me by suprise. I had all the remaining spots picked except one. I thought that it might be filled by Coppell, Lake Highlands, or North Mesquite. I figured that with South Garland at #16, North would be out of the top 20. Makes the match-up between North and South in week 10 look pretty interesting.

garlandredraider

08-17-2005, 04:22 AM

garlandredraider

08-17-2005, 04:27 AM

Also about the Fodge thing, heard the whole story......

Fodge was taking this girl back to her house and came in the house to make sure she got in ok. The girls ex was hiding in a closet and came out and tried to start stuff with the girl. He told Matt to just turn around and leave it between them and when Matt turned around he hit him with a baseball bat. I heard he missed his graduation because of it. But yeah he is the kicker for OSU. You also have the kicker for UT- Magee graduated from Garland in 01.

Eagle81

08-17-2005, 10:10 AM

I coached Desmond Quinnones and Tyrone Morrison in baseball. Tyrone was the fastest 14 year olds I ever saw. Both eventually quit baseball but I still contend that if Desmond wanted to pick it up again, that kid could easily get a baseball scholarship. He was quiet a talent. He had a pick off move to second base that could throw out just about anybody.

owlfan 1

08-17-2005, 11:04 AM

Wow. I Am Shocked. Totally Shocked! I had a friend that was talking to a DMN sports writer and he was saying how he thinks North Garland is the best team in the district. Maybe Garland is not ranked.....

They're ranked...

NG is really good. This really doesn't surprise me. Remember, they had us beaten last year before the play at the goal line in OT (was that Murphy who made that play?).

Fodge is doing fine and may get the kickoff job at OSU as a true freshman. Great kid, deserves good things...

garlandowl08

08-17-2005, 03:51 PM

OH, i didnt realize Fodge would be playing...thats really good for him...i hope Garland is and isnt ranked I want a ranking cause I think we deserve respect and I think we'll win the district. I dont want a ranking cause I dont want us to get a big head, and I think every team tries that much harder as the underdog...oh the dilemma!

GoOwls

08-17-2005, 07:20 PM

I'm shocked only that the paper actually asked itself some of the same questions I've been talking about all off season. Namely, what is South gonna do to replace the "key" players they lost (Kent mostly), who is gonna chunk the ball to those wide outs when you got a running QB, how in the world will they create enough time for a running QB to find himself in the posket and find the wide outs before top line defenses crush them? Among other questions. THe fact that they are searching high and low on the JV and Frosh teams for a passing QB speaks volumes.

No, I'm not surprised, I'm feel my concerns have been confirmed.

catman

08-17-2005, 09:16 PM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 9 Denton Ryan

09:09 PM CDT on Wednesday, August 17, 2005
By MILENKO MARTINOVICH / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1995
NICKNAME: Raiders
HOME STADIUM (capacity): C.H. Collins Athletic Complex (12,000)
WHO WAS BILLY RYAN? Ryan became Denton's football coach in 1969 and its assistant principal in 1976. He was named the district's coach of the year four times in five years.
WHAT TO EAT: Nachos are a fan favorite.
TRADITIONS: The team's pre-game meal is always catered from Jason's Deli.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: Oschlor Flemming, played running back at Texas A&M; Brian Smith, led Missouri in sacks the last two seasons; Derek Lokey, played in 11 games last season for Texas; James Battle, quarterback led Ryan to state championship in 2001
BEST TEAM EVER: The 2001 team is hard to top. Ryan went 15-0 en route to the Class 4A Division I state championship.

THE TEAM
COACH: Joey Florence (121-24 overall, 68-8 in six seasons at Denton Ryan)
LAST SEASON: 12-2, 6-1 in District 5-5A, lost to Southlake Carroll, 28-7, in 5A Division II Region I final
HOLES TO FILL: LB Xavier Kelley (Arizona), DB Ishie Oduegwu (Texas), QB Justin Willis (SMU), OL Sam Collins (Abilene Christian), WR Ryan White (East Central, Okla.)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
WR Justin Fenty 5-8, 170, Sr. Second among Class 5A area receivers last season
RB Jaiston Sawyer 5-7, 150, Sr. Florence said Sawyer and Fenty are fastest players he's ever coached
WR Jerome Worsham 6-4, 190, Sr. Tall, lanky target complements speedy Fenty
CB Jeremy Richards 5-10, 180, Sr. Three-year starter excels in man coverage
S Greg Garden 6-0, 195, Sr. Has intelligence and experience to go along with athleticism
DE Deymone Hogg 6-4, 205, Sr. Speed and technique make him a constant nuisance for opposing offensive lines

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
LB Nathan Uland 5-11, 220, Jr. Physical, hard-nosed defender
LB Tony Adams 5-10, 200, Jr. Defends run and pass equally well
DB Ricky Trujillo 5-10, 190, Sr. Move-in from Rowlett makes secondary even more intimidating

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Receivers, secondary stay healthy and perform to potential. Denton Ryan's receiving corps and secondary are loaded with talent.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Quarterbacks, offensive line don't perform well. Seniors Austin Knight and Chris Timny are battling for the starting quarterback position. No starters return to the offensive line.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
192.8: rushing yards per game
210.5: passing yards per game
35.4: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Jaiston Sawyer (1,120 yards, 18 TDs)
PASSING: Austin Knight (80 yards)
RECEIVING: Justin Fenty (1,396 yards, 17 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
137.2: rushing yards per game
224.1: passing yards per game
23.6: points per game

RETURNING LEADERS
TACKLES: Deymone Hogg (82)
INTERCEPTIONS: Jeremy Richards, Greg Garden (1)

CoppellCowboy57

08-17-2005, 10:05 PM

I think Denton Ryan could have a great season...it'll be a little diffrent to watch with out Justin under center but a good season either way im calling 8-2-0 (5-1-0) in district losing to SLC, and Ennis

GarlandOwl06

08-17-2005, 10:06 PM

garlandredraider

08-17-2005, 10:26 PM

drgnbkr

08-17-2005, 10:49 PM

I agree with Plano West...

dentonRYAN

08-18-2005, 03:58 PM

dragons08

08-18-2005, 04:07 PM

DRyan doesnt play Ennis....
i didnt think you guys did either, but i didnt want to comment, cause i had no idea..

owlfan 1

08-18-2005, 04:15 PM

DRyan doesnt play Ennis....

I didn't realize Ricky Trujillio was at Ryan. He's a good kid and great athelte. Never really got much of a shot at Rowlett. I hope he does great things at Ryan...

GarlandOwl06

08-18-2005, 07:17 PM

So last 8?

I think we all agree on 7 of the last 8
SLC, Euless Trinity, Carter, Duncanville, Garland, DeSoto, Arlington Lamar

For the last spot...
Coppell
Plano West
Lake Highlands
North Mesquite
Lewisville

I say plano west.....

I think itll either be Plano West or it could very well be Lake Highlands because Berkner was ranked and Lake Highlands won that district last year so it would make sense.

grayowl60

08-18-2005, 11:39 PM

5A #8 Irving
4A Woodrow Wilson ( Sergio Kindle #1 recruite in the state) Woodrow may be the only school in the US with 2 Hiesman Trophy alums

catman

08-19-2005, 05:12 AM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 8 Irving

11:01 PM CDT on Thursday, August 18, 2005
By RANDY JENNINGS / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1913
NICKNAME: Tigers
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Irving Schools Stadium (12,000)
WHAT TO EAT: Chick-Fil-A sandwiches
TRADITIONS: A caged, stuffed tiger is always present at games.
FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard; Duncanville girls basketball coach Sandra Meadows; former first lady of Texas Linda Gayle White.
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: DT Don Croft with NFL years in Buffalo (1972, 74-75) and Detroit ('76); DT Kelvin Korver with Oakland (1973-75); QB Alan Lowry, a Texas alum with assistant coaching stops in Dallas and Tennessee; DB DeMarcus Faggins, a member of the Houston Texans.
BEST TEAM: The 2003 team (10-4) reached the Class 5A Region I final, with playoff wins over Flower Mound Marcus, Keller and Abilene before losing to Southlake Carroll, 29-16. Jamaal Evans as a sophomore led Class 5A in rushing with 2,453 yards and 30 touchdowns.

THE TEAM
COACH: Jim Bennett (183-132 in 28 seasons, 141-122-5 in 21 seasons at Irving)
LAST SEASON: 6-5, 4-3 in District 6-5A, advanced to Class 5A Division II bi-district
HOLES TO FILL: OT Chris Hall (Texas), LB Daryle Washington (TCU), DB Marcus Gold (Texas A&M), QB Richard Young (Ouachita Baptist).

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
TB Jamaal Evans 5-8, 195, Sr. No. 23 recruit in state at Rivals.com with 4,556 rushing yards in two seasons.
WR Adron Tennell 6-5, 195, Sr. Committed to OU; Rivals.com's No. 59 recruit in nation
CB Devin Teamer 5-10, 165, Sr. Overcomes slight build with quickness and toughness
LB Kyle Pataki 5-10, 180, Sr. Overachiever, great leader, very coachable
TE Dante Pinchback 6-5, 245, Jr. Big target, returning all-district performer

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
QB Scott Reagan 6-4, 180, Sr. Moves from wide receiver to fill key graduation void
CB Justin Hardegree 5-10, 165, Sr. Ran on regional-qualifying 4x100-meter relay
S Ty Warren 5-10, 170, Sr. Returns to defense after a season as receiver

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Senior Scott Reagan (6-4, 180) makes a successful transition from wide receiver to quarterback. With 16 starters returning, quarterback is one of the few positions without a proven performer.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
The offensive stars don't remain healthy. Nothing against the backups, but it would be difficult to replace some of the most talented players in the state. The team is built around them.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
235.4: rushing yards per game
118.3: passing yards per game
27.2: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Jamaal Evans (2,102 yards, 25 TDs)
PASSING: Scott Reagan (25 yards, 0 TDs)
RECEIVING: Adron Tennell (823 yards, 9 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
201.5: rushing yards per game
137.4: passing yards per game
24.1: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: LB Brandon Walls (85)
INTERCEPTIONS: Walls (3)

garlandredraider

08-19-2005, 10:45 AM

do yall still think garland is ranked?
if so what team did Irving take their spot. I am guessing Lewisville or Plano West.

dragonsdaddy

08-19-2005, 10:57 AM

lville is maybe #50 in metromess and pwsh has way too many holes left by their studs to make the top anything.

CoppellCowboy57

08-19-2005, 01:53 PM

CoppellCowboy57

08-19-2005, 01:55 PM

Well i know DR plays some good 4A school early in the season...there rival team, I forgot there name but you get the Idea

CoppellCowboy57

08-19-2005, 01:56 PM

Okay sorry for the three posts in a row, had another thought...Irving is well ranked at 8 but they have a very tough district as Ive said all off season of 6-5A...They will have to over come Euless Trinty, In City Rival Irving MacArther, South Grand Praire, LD Bell (who upset them last year), Coppell who they won by only 7 last year.

dragonsdaddy

08-19-2005, 02:02 PM

dr plays hp in the tom landry classic at smu. always a good game. i wish hp would adopt ford stadium at smu as their home stadium. of course they would take the attendence hit to make the visitors as uncomfortable and sparse as possible. i'm surprised some of their opponents don't force them to split the home side with them, as the uil rules provide.

CoppellCowboy57

08-19-2005, 02:11 PM

dragonsdaddy

08-19-2005, 02:14 PM

the home side is 3-4 times the size of the visitors, so the difference would be in the ability of those other than hpers, who are very prone to sit on the visitor side too, to attend the games. the stadium is quaint to the point of making visitors wish they had stayed home. maybe that's the idea.

garlandowl08

08-19-2005, 03:27 PM

SLC, Euless Trinity, Carter, Duncanville, Garland, DeSoto, Arlington Lamar

the last 7 in this order...im going to try and call it

7. Garland
6. Carter
5. Arlington Lamar
4. Duncanville
3. DeSoto
2. Euless Trinity
1. SLC

well at least i know I got one right..lol

What about Irving Mac? and why do you think DeSoto will be so high? That just worries me because we have to play them.

Black&Gold06

08-19-2005, 03:33 PM

Irving Mac was already ranked @ number 11 I believe.

I would say

7 Desoto
6 Duncanville
5 Garland
4 Trinity
3 Carter
2 Lamar
1 SLC

garlandredraider

08-19-2005, 03:49 PM

garlandowl08- DeSoto has had our numbers the past two years. I am hoping this year we end two losing streaks... against desoto and south.

owlfan 1

08-19-2005, 03:54 PM

Tim McMahon, the HS writer for the DMN, said today in an online chat that he believes Garland can win state if they could get past Lee in the first round. Whether or not that is true is debatable, but it shows me that he believes Garland should be highly ranked.

My guess is that they'll be #3...

Black&Gold06

08-19-2005, 04:17 PM

Do you have a link to that chat?

GarlandOwl06

08-19-2005, 04:51 PM

Owlfan youre getting me excited!! I think this team will be good...tonight will be our first preview!

drgnbkr

08-19-2005, 04:53 PM

Irving Mac was already ranked @ number 11 I believe.

I would say

7 Desoto
6 Duncanville
5 Garland
4 Trinity
3 Carter
2 Lamar
1 SLC

I would swap Lamar & Trinity

GoOwls

08-19-2005, 05:41 PM

I'm with owlfan1, I've heard rumblings about Garlands depth taking them all the way. 39 lettermen, 11 starters, 63 man roster and only 2 are sophmores. Probably the most deep and experienced team since the 1964 state team. I predicted earlier this summer that if we get by the first round that I liked us for state and I'm sticking by it. Garland will be #2 or #3 in the DMN poll.

myround0

08-19-2005, 05:45 PM

Where does Tyler Lee and Longview fit into this Dallas Morning News ranking of Dallas area teams...

GoOwls

08-19-2005, 05:48 PM

They don't, for some reason. For a while they included them, but stopped a few years ago. As to why, me not know. :D

garlandowl08

08-19-2005, 06:33 PM

Yeah, they are East Texas, then again some "East Texas" polls include mesquite and north mesquite because they're in the same district...my journalism teacher was a sports writer for the DMN...ill ask him

garlandowl08

08-19-2005, 06:34 PM

actually he wrote for papers in Tyler and other cities in the area too

CoppellCowboy57

08-19-2005, 09:43 PM

It'll be close, i might have Garland a little off...unless there is a huge surprise...ill see in a couple hours wont I?

garlandredraider

08-19-2005, 10:45 PM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 7 DeSoto

WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1953

NICKNAME: Eagles

HOME STADIUM (capacity): Eagle Stadium (10,000)

WHAT TO EAT: Sausage on a stick, Lions Club hamburger

TRADITIONS: Band strikes up theme from Jaws after big defensive plays

FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: Twin brother actors Jeremy London (Party of Five), Jason London (Man in the Moon); former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Steve Foster.

TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: RB Tatum Bell (Denver); RB Byron Hanspard (Atlanta 1997, Tampa Bay '99), DT Marcus Tubbs (Seattle), CB Ellis Hobbs (New England), QB Casey Printers (British Columbia of Canadian League, 2004 most outstanding player in CFL)

BEST TEAM: 2001 team went 10-4 and advanced to the Class 5A Region I final, defeating Hurst L.D. Bell, Colleyville Heritage and El Paso Del Valle in the playoffs before losing to Euless Trinity, 31-21. TB Jamison Burns and QB Ryan Shead led that team.

THE TEAM

COACH: Dave Meadows (246-87 in 29 seasons, 33-15 in four seasons at DeSoto)

LAST SEASON: 9-2, 6-1 in District 7-5A, advanced to Class 5A Division II bi-district

HOLES TO FILL: WR Michael Thomas (Arizona), FS Corey Hall (Arizona), DL Donald Horton (Arizona), RB Kevin White (Oklahoma State), CB Brian Jackson (Oklahoma), OL Trevis Turner (Colorado State)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
OL Jason Guillory 6-4, 350, Sr. State shot put champ is two-sport college prospect
OL-DL Terrell Anyaibe 6-2, 230, Sr. Two-way player who rarely will leave the field
OG Benny Johnson 5-10, 280, Sr. Three-year starter, utilizes mobility when pulling
FS Antonio White 5-8, 175, Sr. Following in team's tradition of ball-hawkers at the position
SS Courtney Jones 6-1, 210, Sr. Built like a linebacker with speed to defend the pass

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
QB Terrance Wilkerson 5-9, 165, Jr. Team's fastest QB in recent years, has good vision
RB Cyrus Gray 5-10, 180, So. Last year's top freshman team rusher will also return kicks
LB Terrance Nurse 6-2, 215, Sr. One of team's top hitters, returns from knee injury

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
The team matures. Meadows says the talent level is equal to any past DeSoto team. But many players lack varsity experience.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Injuries continue to strike. RB Chris Matthews will be sidelined at least until midseason by a broken ankle he suffered on the second day of practice in full pads.

THE NUMBERS

2004 offensive breakdown
233.4: rushing yards per game

55.5: passing yards per game

29.2: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Chris Matthews (158 yards, 3 TDs)

RECEIVING: Courtney Jones (101 yards, 2 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
145.7: rushing yards per game

149.1: passing yards per game

17.4: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Terrell Anyaibe (64)

INTERCEPTIONS: Antonio White (4)

catman

08-19-2005, 10:47 PM

I see the remaining teams as---
1. SLC
2. Garland
3. Trinity
4. Duncanville
5. Carter
6. Lamar

garlandredraider

08-19-2005, 10:53 PM

Man I guess I am just under estimating how well Garland's depth is going to be. Being ranked that high will still suprise me.

Black&Gold06

08-19-2005, 11:15 PM

I heard from a reliable source that Garland is #3...and I also heard a big surprise about #2.

garlandowl08

08-20-2005, 11:25 AM

I would rather not be ranked and have something to prove, but I guess its not looking like thats gonna happen...

Black&Gold06

08-20-2005, 12:59 PM

I dont think theres anyway that Garland would not be ranked in the top 20...you would have had to put up with some sort of ranking.

CoppellCowboy57

08-20-2005, 02:48 PM

7. Garland
6. Carter
5. Arlington Lamar
4. Duncanville
3. DeSoto
2. Euless Trinity
1. SLC
(post from yesterday)

okay so I was off.... Lets try again

6. Carter
5. Arlington Lamar
4. Duncanville
3. Garland
2. Euless Trinity
1. SLC

okay this time im pretty sure im right

StormingCowboy

08-20-2005, 03:09 PM

Let me try:

6. Arlington Lamar
5. Duncanville
4. Carter
3. Garland
2. Euless Trinity
1. SLC

Black&Gold06

08-20-2005, 03:16 PM

I really hope my post about Garland at #3 was right just for the sake of not looking like an idiot on this message board lol - but both of those posts look reasonable...does anybody have any good info on Duncanville?

grayowl60

08-20-2005, 03:38 PM

Let me try:

6. Arlington Lamar
5. Duncanville
4. Carter
3. Garland
2. Euless Trinity
1. SLC
Thats about it. Garland- Carter could be reversed, but it wont take long for that to be turned around.

CoppellCowboy57

08-20-2005, 04:10 PM

im sure Garland will be three now...

dragons08

08-20-2005, 04:44 PM

im sure Garland will be three now...
is that your final answer?

garlandowl08

08-20-2005, 07:06 PM

So its agreed that Garland is number 3...but who is the mystery team at number 2...is there a general consensus with Trinity?

Black&Gold06

08-20-2005, 10:53 PM

I have no clue...I thought I knew but I was told otherwise (concerning #2).

garlandredraider

08-20-2005, 11:35 PM

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/columnists/tmacmahon/stories/082005dnspomacmahon.2256e2b.html

Well Garland is in the top 5......

Tough roads await Plano East, Garland

06:07 PM CDT on Saturday, August 20, 2005

Johnny Ringo received quite a present when he was hired at Plano East: perhaps the area's most difficult nondistrict schedule.

A home game against North Mesquite is sandwiched by trips to area top-five programs Garland and Southlake Carroll. A winning record entering District 8-5A would be a miraculous feat for Plano East, still a solid program but not the power it used to be.

Ringo will probably have to play psychologist to keep his team's head up after taking some early lumps. Ringo admitted that the defense never was the same after being shredded by Carroll last season. That's why Plano East would be better served playing second-tier teams.

Garland, on the other hand, could use its brutal schedule as a springboard to a state title. And it's one of a handful of teams that can argue it has a tougher slate than Plano East.

Coach Jeff Jordan wants his team to be tested in playoff-type atmospheres. Friday's opener against Plano East followed by trips to DeSoto and Ennis and a home game against Carter will provide a good facsimile.

Garland has the experience to handle the grind and needs challenges. You better bring a take-on-all-comers attitude when a first-round rematch against defending 5A Division I champion Tyler Lee is all but set in stone.

Black&Gold06

08-21-2005, 12:16 AM

Well several people were right about #6...

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/highschools/topstories/stories/082105dnspohs5Acountdown.241226a.html

How bout it Lamar

CoppellCowboy57

08-21-2005, 12:19 AM

is that your final answer?

yes Dragons08 that is my final answer!

CoppellCowboy57

08-21-2005, 12:25 AM

FbFan

08-21-2005, 01:14 AM

5. Duncanville
4. Trinity
3. Garland
2. Carter
1. SLC

There goes your suprise ladies & gentelmen

garlandredraider

08-21-2005, 01:51 AM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 6 Arlington Lamar

12:06 AM CDT on Sunday, August 21, 2005

By MATT JACOB / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
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WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1970

NICKNAME Vikings

WHO IS MIRABEAU B. LAMAR? Lamar succeeded Sam Houston as president of the Republic of Texas and established a public education system.

HOME STADIUM (capacity): Cravens Field (8,500)

WHAT TO EAT: Nachos piled high with cheese and jalapenos, not to mention a mean chili dog with all the trimmings.

TRADITIONS: The booster club puts up a new wooden sign on the second floor of the school each year the football team goes to the playoffs.

FAMOUS NONFOOTBALL ALUMS: Track standout Jeremy Wariner, who won two gold medals at the 2004 Olympics; golfer Terry Snodgrass, who won the Class 4A state title before playing at the University of Houston.

TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: RB Shawn Walters who played at Southern Cal in the early- to mid-1990s; Joe Walker was a versatile player at Nebraska and in the NFL; former SMU standout NT/DT Mitch Willis played in the NFL with the LA Raiders, Atlanta and the Cowboys.

BEST TEAM EVER: The 1990 team won 14 consecutive games before falling to Aldine, 27-10, in the Class 5A Division II state final at the Astrodome.

THE TEAM

COACH: Eddy Peach (284-99-8 in 35 seasons at Lamar)

LAST SEASON: 8-3, 6-1 in District 7-5A; lost to Allen in 5A Division I bi-district round

HOLES TO FILL: Emerson Settle (SMU), Chase Kennemer (Texas A&M), Austin Michelsen (Texas Tech), Kendall Magana (Southeast Missouri State)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
C Chris Nelson 6-3, 242, Sr. Transition from right tackle shouldn't faze him
OL Shaun Stoute 5-11, 260, Sr. Will help give new QB plenty of protection
DT Channing Humphrey 6-3, 300, Sr. His presence will be a sizeable difference on a revamped defensive line
DB David An 5-8, 160, Sr. His speed in the secondary is a major bonus
RB Ryan Davis 5-9, 170, Sr. Top returning rusher could switch to defense

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
QB Ben Strickland 6-0, 175, Sr. Made great strides in spring and summer workouts; only pass last season was for a touchdown
DE/LB Jeremy Ayisire 6-5, 255, Jr. Missed last season with a knee injury; will provide size on defensive line
RB Housen Maxwell 5-9, 170, Jr. Showed potential toward end of last season

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Chemistry clicks early among starters.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Three nondistrict opponents will provide a difficult challenge 7-5A play begins.

THE NUMBERS

2004 offensive breakdown
256.6: rush yards per game

105.7: pass yards per game

31.2: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Ryan Davis (586 yards, 6 TDs)

PASSING: Ben Strickland (17 yards, 1 TD)

2004 defensive breakdown
106.2: rush yards per game

146.3: pass yards per game

16.9: points per game

Returning leader
TACKLES: Channing Humphrey (59)

GTown02

08-21-2005, 02:57 AM

I think:
#5 Duncanville
#4 Carter
#3 Garland
#2 Trinity
#1 Hmmm...I wonder who this will be...?

grayowl60

08-21-2005, 01:33 PM

Okay so im not so good and picking the top 7 or 6 for that matter lets see how i do in the Top 5

5. Carter
4. Duncanville
3. Garland
2. Euless Trinty
1. SLC

okay I know the first one for sure...2nd is supposed to be a surprise, but im pretty sure its going to be Euless...3rd will be Garland...i might have carter and Duncanville mixed up though...
The more I think about it, Garland could be the surprise #2. If the thinkers think they can put together a real passing threat, along with that winged T running game with Sloan (and others), the defense speaks for itself. Thats a tough formula. Its intersting that the Owls are not mentioned in the top 20 in some other polls (Dave Campbell). Somebody is wrong!

CoppellCowboy57

08-21-2005, 01:46 PM

The more I think about it, Garland could be the surprise #2. If the thinkers think they can put together a real passing threat, along with that winged T running game with Sloan (and others), the defense speaks for itself. Thats a tough formula. Its intersting that the Owls are not mentioned in the top 20 in some other polls (Dave Campbell). Somebody is wrong!

Eh, maybe, im just hoping my top 5 isnt wrong...i have sucked the last two days

Black&Gold06

08-21-2005, 03:54 PM

I still think Garland is 3.

garlandowl08

08-21-2005, 05:11 PM

Eeee! I'm getting all excited...

CoppellCowboy57

08-21-2005, 11:00 PM

Okay so im not so good and picking the top 7 or 6 for that matter lets see how i do in the Top 5

5. Carter
4. Duncanville
3. Garland
2. Euless Trinty
1. SLC

okay I know the first one for sure...2nd is supposed to be a surprise, but im pretty sure its going to be Euless...3rd will be Garland...i might have carter and Duncanville mixed up though...

Well #5 Is duncanville...i was wrong again...dang it so ill try again...final for

4. Dallas Carter
3. Garland
2. Euless Trinty
1. SLC

dang I really suck at this

dragons08

08-21-2005, 11:02 PM

Well #5 Is duncanville...i was wrong again...dang it so ill try again...final for

4. Dallas Carter
3. Garland
2. Euless Trinty
1. SLC

dang I really suck at this
i'll ask you again, is this your final final answer? eventually you'll get one right..maybe?

GTown02

08-21-2005, 11:56 PM

i'll ask you again, is this your final final answer? eventually you'll get one right..maybe?
Well I hope we at least get #1 right.... maybe its Garland? :rolleyes:

StormingCowboy

08-21-2005, 11:56 PM

Let me try:

6. Arlington Lamar
5. Duncanville
4. Carter
3. Garland
2. Euless Trinity
1. SLC

Looks like I'm still on track!!!

catman

08-21-2005, 11:59 PM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 5 Duncanville

10:34 PM CDT on Sunday, August 21, 2005
By RANDY JENNINGS / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1936
NICKNAME: Panthers
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Panther Stadium (10,000)
WHAT TO EAT: Frito pies
TRADITIONS: "Welcome to the Jungle" is played over the public address system when the team begins stretching
FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: State Attorney General Greg Abbott; pro basketball players Tamika Catchings and Greg Ostertag; actress Jill Marie Jones (Girlfriends); pro baseball players Keith Creel, Todd Ritchie, Chris Eddy, Mike Bacsik, Chad Allen; country singer Jon Randall (formerly Randy Stewart); Linda Carter, wife of former Mavericks owner Don Carter
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: Barry Foster (Pittsburgh), Ray Crockett (Detroit, Denver, Kansas City)
BEST TEAM: 1998 team (12-3) won the Class 5A Division I championship, defeating Converse Judson, 24-21, at the Astrodome. Duncanville rushed for more than 300 yards a game in the playoffs, led by QB Jeremy Hurd and RB Terrance Young.

THE TEAM
COACH: Dan Schreiber (38-27-2 in six seasons, 25-9 in three seasons at Duncanville)
LAST SEASON: 9-3, 6-1 in District 7-5A, advanced to Class 5A Division I area round
HOLES TO FILL: RB Cordney Smith (Baylor), FS Gremon Coffman (Texas A&M), LB Jodie Richardson (Texas A&M), OL Steve Austin (Arkansas-Pine Bluff)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
TE Chris Waters 6-3 255 Sr. Physical, good hands; 4-75 receiving in '04
FS Chinonso Echebelem 6-1 185 Sr. Adept at communicating adjustments
WR Will Brown 6-0 175 Sr. Sure-handed with great leaping ability
OL Bo Walker 5-10 285 Sr. Only interior starting lineman returning
LB Mychal Sisson 6-0 195 Jr. Great range, good tackler, hard to fool

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
RB Robert Calhoun 6-1 210 Sr. Enjoys running inside, also a good blocker
QB Tim Jackson 5-11 150 Sr. Lettered in basketball, good athlete
WR Joseph Leftridge 6-0 160 Jr. Can contribute to emphasis on pass

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
The passing game comes around the way coach Dan Schreiber hopes. A talented receiver corps makes passing a higher priority than in previous seasons.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
The offensive line doesn't jell. The line was hit hard by graduation and will be counting on several first-year varsity starters.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
321.5: rushing yards per game
71.6: passing yards per game
34.4: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Tim Jackson (202 yards, 3 TDs)
PASSING: Tim Jackson 1-3-0, 21 yards
RECEIVING: Will Brown (180 yards, 0 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
143.1: rushing yards per game
125.6: passing yards per game
18.4: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Mychal Sisson, Chinonso Echebelem (85)
INTERCEPTIONS: Chinonso Echebelem (2)

GarlandOwl06

08-22-2005, 03:34 PM

I think the rest is gonna go.....

1. SLC
2. Trinity
3. Carter
4. Garland

GTown80

08-22-2005, 03:57 PM

That would be my guess. Man, the Owls have some tough tests early on with DeSoto (#7 in the area) and Carter (top-4 in the area). Ennis has yet to show up in the DMN 4-A countdown, so they'll be top-4 in that division. We got some work to do before district play begins.

The Lone Ranger

08-22-2005, 10:07 PM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 4 Trinity

THE HISTORY

WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1968

NICKNAME: Trojans

HOME STADIUM (capacity): Pennington Field (10,000)

WHAT TO EAT: Nachos and hot dogs

FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: D.J. Brigman, PGA Tour golfer

TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: OL Mike Baab, 11-year NFL veteran, starting center for the Cleveland Browns in the '80s, starred at Texas; LB Garth Ten Napel played three years in the NFL after playing for Texas A&M.

BEST TEAM: The 1992 team lost to Converse Judson in the Class 5A Division I state final. The team, coached by Ed Hickman, started 1-3 but caught fire when Lee Shiflet was inserted at QB in the fourth game. Shiflet, now a Bedford firefighter, didn't have a big arm but is remembered as a gutsy leader who ran well.

THE TEAM

COACH: Steve Lineweaver (132-27-2 in 12 seasons, 49-13 in five seasons at Trinity)

LAST SEASON: 10-4, 6-1 in District 6-5A, lost to Tyler Lee in the Class 5A Division I state semifinals

HOLES TO FILL: DB Trokon Tompo (Western Illinois), WR Reco Hammick (Kilgore JC), WR Trey Welch, OL Pasa Mohetau, RB Akuila Eteaki (College of the Sequoias)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
QB Trevor Vittatoe 6-2 197 Sr. Passed for 1,985 yards, 13 TDs
RB Dimitri Nance 5-10 190 Sr. Rushed for 1,668 yards, also a receiving threat
OL Saia Falahola 6-2 310 Sr. All-district guard
DL Henry Niutei 6-4 250 Sr. Strong pass rusher, committed to UTEP
DB Matt Steward 5-9 170 Sr. Fastest player on team, excellent special-teamer

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
DL Pouli Finefeuiaki 5-11 265 Sr. A force inside, reads blocks well

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...

The defense, with its four returning starters, holds its own. Trinity allowed too many points last season, and if it happens again, it could be disastrous. Coach Steve Lineweaver promises that his team won't be big-headed over its 2004 state semifinal appearance.

Early Christmas shopping if ...

The offense does not perform. But this hasn't happened in a while. QB Trevor Vittatoe is one of the area's most efficient quarterbacks (63 percent completion rate). Balancing the offense is RB Dimitri Nance, a multipurpose threat.

THE NUMBERS

2004 offensive breakdown
239.9: rushing yards per game

141.6: passing yards per game

35.2: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Dimitri Nance (1,668 yards)

PASSING: Trevor Vittatoe (1,985 yards)

2004 defensive breakdown
174.2: rushing yards per game

129.8: passing yards per game

25.1: points per game

Returning leaders
SACKS: Henry Niutei (7)

Big surprise here...I didn't think they'd be that low. So it looks like the top 3 are Carroll, Garland, and Carter (probably in that order).

FbFan

08-22-2005, 10:21 PM

No suprise here if you were at the scrimmage last Friday. Defense wins championships and Trinity's D is not there YET but it'll get there hopefully

3 very good football teams took the field and man they were hitting hard out there. Well, lets get down to what you really want to know.
1st Teams Only:
TRINITY vs MIDLAND 2 - 2 TRINITY vs CARTER 1 - 1
MIDLAND vs TRINITY 2 - 2 MIDLAND vs CARTER 1 - 1

ROY'S BOYS, LoL, 2nd Teams:
TRINITY vs. MIDLAND 0 - 2 TRINITY vs CARTER 1 - 2
MIDLAND vs TRINITY 2 -0 MIDLAND vs CARTER 0 - 2

TOTALS:
T(1s)= 3-3 T(2s)= 1-4 total 4-7
M(1s)= 3-3 M(2s)= 3-2 total 6-5
C(1s)= 2-2 C(2s)= 4-1 total 6-3

Now for the team Summaries
Trinity - didnt play their 2 good running backs for some reason especially in a good scrimmage verse two good teams. Their Offense looked good still although their run game was very poor they were effective with their play action at times. Speed was very limited and their O-Line was not as impressive as in years past. To speak of their Defense is a waste of time, but its early, they have none. They need alot of work, they couldnt slow down either team. Midlands spread offense disected them and Carter's wing-t pounded on them. Trinity's O will have to carry them because their D is not there right now.

Midland - came along way to play a scrimmage but they came to play. They looked very impressive and could be a team to be reckoned with. Faster than what I expected especially their QB, RB(1), RB(2), & their Defense. They played good solid Defense and their Offense was good also but they had some problems with the speed and size of Carter but they held their own for the most part. They brought some fan support & alot of players. They will be a good team to follow.

Carter - I like what I saw with this team. They were physical and fast. They started off slow but they finished the scrimmage as the dominant team. They scored at will on both teams after looking like they were flirting with some spread. Yes people, Carter and spread sounds strange. I guess the coaches said enough was enough and mixed both offenses spread and wing-t in the scrimmage. Their Defense was solid except for 2 big plays, who is #81, he played LB for them and he was hitting and they had some Ends that looked good also. Their Offense is big, fast & physical and I like they play their players on both sides of the football. Oh, and their QB, well you will see

1 - Carter...Good,Physical,Fast Defense & Offense could make a run this year
2 - Midland...Good Offense & Good Defense
3 - Trinity...RBs didnt play but their Defense is not there

FbFan

08-22-2005, 10:27 PM

Im pretty close people :D

5. Duncanville
4. Trinity
3. Garland
2. Carter
1. SLC

when do Carter and Garland play, cause this looks to be the game of the early year in he metroplex if bothe come in undefeated. I hear good things about both teams. Lets get the season going

CoppellCowboy57

08-22-2005, 10:50 PM

you know im just going with the #1 pick

1. SLC...geeze

Black&Gold06

08-22-2005, 10:54 PM

Garland and Carter play September 16 at HBJ field {garland}

dragons08

08-22-2005, 10:57 PM

you know im just going with the #1 pick

1. SLC...geeze
is this your final answer for sure? im curious how many did you get right haha

CoppellCowboy57

08-22-2005, 11:01 PM

Heres my new picks just for the heck of it...

4. Coppell :-) hahaha
3. Garland
2. Carter
1. SLC

catman

08-23-2005, 10:07 PM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 3 Carter

08:39 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 23, 2005
By TIM MACMAHON / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1966
NICKNAME: Cowboys
WHO IS DAVID W. CARTER? He was the Dallas ISD school board president from 1934 to '50.
HOME STADIUM (capacity): John E. Kincaide Stadium (12,000)
WHAT TO EAT: Turkey drumsticks for $3
TRADITION: Jerseys with "Red Storm" across the chest during the playoffs.
FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: Ex-NBA guard and Baylor star Micheal Williams; former Texas Tech star Andre Emmett, now a guard for the Miami Heat
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: LB Jessie Armstead, an ex-Miami Hurricane and NFL Pro Bowler; RB Darren "Tank" Lewis, Texas A&M's all-time leading rusher; St. Louis CB Jerametrius Butler; New Orleans OL Kendyl Jacox; Ex-NFL RB Le'Shai Maston; CB Clifton Abraham, who played for Florida State and Tampa Bay
BEST TEAM: 1988 team, which featured four future NFL players, might have been the area's best ever. Best remembered for off-field problems, but LB Jessie Armstead led a fast, ferocious defense.

THE TEAM
COACH: Allen Wilson (195-68-4 in 22 seasons overall, 33-4 in three seasons at Carter)
LAST SEASON: 10-2, 6-0 in District 9-5A, lost in 5A Division II area round
HOLES TO FILL: DL Vincent Williams (Texas A&M), RB/DB Carl Taylor (Rice), FB/LB Jeremy Williams (Baylor), RB/CB Brandon Williams (Midwestern State), RB/CB Jonathon Oliver (Tennessee Tech)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
QB/DB Michael Crabtree 6-3 205 Sr. Outstanding athlete started for 5A basketball state semifinalists
MLB Adrian Hamilton 6-2 220 Sr. Oklahoma St. recruit has made smooth transition from DE
OT Curtis Bailey 6-7 340 Sr. Believe it or not, "Big Katt" slimmed down since last season
OT DeMarcus Love 6-5 260 Sr. Division I-A prospect has a mean streak, great frame
RB Michael Hicks 5-7 195 Jr. Powerful runner got 9.2 yards per carry in limited duty last season
WR Allen Gardner 6-6 185 Sr. Great leaper who gives Crabtree a lot of room for error

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
DE Curnelius Arnick 6-1 205 Jr. Hamilton's replacement has ability to penetrate and make plays
RB Richard Evans 5-9 160 Jr. Star of last season's JV gives backfield another breakaway threat
C Jeremiah Hatch 6-2 240 Jr. Baby of big offensive line is smart, quick and aggressive

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
QB Michael Crabtree makes leap from amazing athlete to consistent playmaker. Opponents fear his feet. Now he has to force them to respect his arm.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
An inexperienced secondary doesn't improve significantly. Carter lost its entire secondary to graduation.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
293.1: rushing yards per game
87.3: passing yards per game
33.0: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Michael Crabtree (469 yards, 7 TDs)
PASSING: Michael Crabtree (897 yards, 8 TDs)
RECEIVING: Allen Gardner (239 yards, 3 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
153.8: rushing yards per game
108.8: passing yards per game
16.0: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Anthony Carter (54)
INTERCEPTIONS: Anthony Carter, Jesse Ford (1)

GarlandOwl06

08-23-2005, 10:27 PM

Well it looks like Garland is #2. That matchup between Carter and Garland should be a good one. I cant believe were ranked that high. Crazy :eek:

garland04

08-23-2005, 10:52 PM

It may look that way, but we won't be sure until tomorrow night.

Anyway, Gig 'em owls!

CoppellCowboy57

08-24-2005, 09:03 AM

you know ive missed everysingle one...So imma callin DMN bluff this time... :mad:

2. Coppell :D
1. SLC

grayowl60

08-24-2005, 09:37 AM

travisk44

08-24-2005, 10:36 AM

Yeah that doesnt make me sick or anything :mad: MY GOSH DMN!! Garland's good but not 2# in the freaking DFW area!

owlfan 1

08-24-2005, 10:51 AM

Why are you worried about where Garland is ranked? The Colonels will get a chance to prove how overrated the Owls are in October. Don't let some DMN writer's opinion ruin your whole day. :D

Two more days! Can you believe it! Good luck against PW...

StormingCowboy

08-24-2005, 11:10 AM

Yeah that doesnt make me sick or anything :mad: MY GOSH DMN!! Garland's good but not 2# in the freaking DFW area!

WHo in else in DFW did you have in mind, if not Garland??

grayowl60

08-24-2005, 11:51 AM

WHo in else in DFW did you have in mind, if not Garland??
Good point storm. #2 thru about#6 are close. Need to see some play before judgements are made.

garlandredraider

08-24-2005, 02:12 PM

haha yeah dont worry. Garland is going to get tested real fast to see if they made the right choice....

garlandowl08

08-24-2005, 03:35 PM

holy crap te carter game will be crazy...i wont be surprised if there is a paddy wagon there, cause im sure its gonna get crazy.

CoppellCowboy57

08-24-2005, 04:09 PM

WHo in else in DFW did you have in mind, if not Garland??

Coppell is the surprise team...im calling it

im just kidding by the way

garlandowl08

08-24-2005, 04:11 PM

hahaha, i might break something if it really is Coppel tomorrow...no offense to them, but we've been getting all the hype

CoppellCowboy57

08-24-2005, 04:24 PM

hahaha, i might break something if it really is Coppel tomorrow...no offense to them, but we've been getting all the hype

i might have a heart attack, and cause i would be laughing so hard

catman

08-24-2005, 05:33 PM

I would say that Coppell is one of the best metroplex teams not selected for the DMN top 20.

garlandowl08

08-24-2005, 07:37 PM

Yeah, i would agree with that...who else?

EasTex9

08-24-2005, 08:00 PM

Wonder why Longview or Tyler Lee are not in the DMN, like they have Lufkin in the Houston rankings? :D

That would change your rankings! :cool:

garlandowl08

08-24-2005, 08:04 PM

yeah, but luckily they are East Texas...is there not an East Texas poll?

CoppellCowboy57

08-24-2005, 10:25 PM

I would say that Coppell is one of the best metroplex teams not selected for the DMN top 20.

I agree, Coppell this year is underrated, but its okay, we will turn some head as we roll into district on a 5/6 game winning streak after a bad start

gtowndrumma

08-24-2005, 10:27 PM

ok, so it looks like the DMN is slackin on puttin out the number 2 spot... i mean, yesterday they posted it at like 8 30 at night and its already 10 30. whats the deal?

rantanamo

08-24-2005, 11:18 PM

considering today's write-up and prediction of second in district, Garland might not be in the top 20.

CoppellCowboy57

08-24-2005, 11:23 PM

considering today's write-up and prediction of second in district, Garland might not be in the top 20.

They said 6-5a will have one team in the top 20 that doesnt make the play-offs...there have been three teams in Top 20 so far...i think its Coppell lol :)

owldog

08-24-2005, 11:30 PM

I would love it of Garland is not ranked, they love playing under the radar.

CoppellCowboy57

08-24-2005, 11:34 PM

I would love it of Garland is not ranked, they love playing under the radar.

so does Coppell...so I think weve narrowed down to Coppell or Garland? in the #2 spot

gtowndrumma

08-24-2005, 11:36 PM

it would make sense cuz they have us finishing 2nd in district and south finishing 1st, so why put us above them in district? but im tired of waiting, its been over an hr. so ill just check in the morning

CoppellCowboy57

08-24-2005, 11:38 PM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 2 Garland

11:34 PM CDT on Wednesday, August 24, 2005

By KATE HAIROPOULOS / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY

WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1901

NICKNAME: Owls

HOME STADIUMS (capacities): Williams Stadium (10,000), Homer B. Johnson Stadium (15,000)

WHAT TO EAT: Good ol' hot dogs come highly recommended.

TRADITIONS: The team heads to the downtown square to celebrate with its fans after every road victory.

FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: Johnny Yong Bosch, best known for playing Adam Park in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series; Ike Diogu, the ninth pick in June's NBA draft; Mookie Blaylock, who spent most of his NBA career with Atlanta.

TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: Mike Gandy, OL with Buffalo Bills; Karl Williams, played WR for Arizona Cardinals; Bobby Boyd, starred for Baltimore Colts; Randy Love, played for St. Louis Cardinals and is new Garland basketball coach; Chuck Dicus, All-America receiver at Arkansas who played in the NFL.

BEST TEAM: Pressed to choose among four state title teams, Garland ISD athletic director, legend and former coach Homer Johnson said he'd pick the 1963 team (13-0-1) because of its versatility and great defense.

THE TEAM
COACH: Jeff Jordan (29-15 in four seasons, all at Garland)

LAST SEASON: 8-3, 5-1 in District 11-5A. Lost to Tyler Lee in the 5A Division I bi-district round

HOLES TO FILL: K/P Matt Fodge (Oklahoma State), RB Reinhard Weiss (Navy), CB J.J. McCoy (Louisiana- Monroe), DE Bryan Jones (Louisiana- Monroe)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
OT Buddy Brumit 6-4 270 Sr. Graded out at over 77 percent with 20 pancakes
DB Devin McDowell 5-10 170 Sr. Made 57 tackles, four interceptions; also plays RB, WR
DT Brandon Antwine 6-2 272 Sr. 54 tackles and six sacks; rated No. 14 area player
LB Michael Horn 5-10 175 Jr. District defensive sophomore of the year
QB Tim Crosby 5-11 165 Sr. Passed for almost 900 yards in 2004
DB John Murphy 5-9 178 Sr. Clutch playmaker made 75 tackles, four interceptions
RB Dante Sloan 5-10 200 Sr. Big, powerful back is top returning rusher

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
WR/FS Malcolm Williams 6-2 190 Jr. Blossomed in spring; track star also plays on special teams
RB/LB Johnny Wooten 6-0 205 Jr. Runs on 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays; big upside
DE/TE Marquis Frazier 6-3 238 Jr. Tall, with long arms. Had 20 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery last season

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...

Garland improves its passing game. Garland averaged less than 100 yards passing last season.

Early Christmas shopping if ...

Garland's brutal nondistrict schedule wears the team down. But Garland went through the same powerhouses last season and came out 3-1.

THE NUMBERS

2004 offensive breakdown
275.8: rushing yards per game

90.4: passing yards per game

29.5: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Dante Sloan (452 yards, 4 TDs)

PASSING: Tim Crosby (888 yards, 8 TDs)

RECEIVING: Dante Sloan (70 yards, 0 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
135.2: rushing yards per game

126.4: passing yards per game

16.6: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: John Murphy (75)

INTERCEPTIONS: John Murphy and Devin McDowell (4)

CoppellCowboy57

08-24-2005, 11:40 PM

gosh darnit...i was hopping maybe just maybe...Coppell would be ranked...

thats wack S.Garland was voted to finish higher the Garland in district play, this poll is wack

GTown02

08-25-2005, 01:25 AM

FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: Johnny Yong Bosch, best known for playing Adam Park in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series
Never knew that haha... I remember seeing him on those shows :eek:

I never liked seeing Garland ranked so high;being the underdog is better IMO, but hopefully we can live up to those marks.:)

rantanamo

08-25-2005, 03:00 AM

John Bosch actually participated in the offseason program and spring ball my freshman year. He was a good guy. If I remember correctly he was one of the fastest guys on the team and played safety and reciever often paired with me. Very good hitter for a guy his size. Don't know if he left for the Power Rangers or what, but he was headed for playing time I thought. We had lots of guys quit between spring ball and the first game that year, but the resulting team ended up in the playoffs for the first time in years. Think Garland has missed the playoffs only once since then. Don't know who to credit with Garland's good streak: Coach Martin, DeSoto or John Bosch :D .

travisk44

08-25-2005, 10:01 AM

gosh darnit...i was hopping maybe just maybe...Coppell would be ranked...

thats wack S.Garland was voted to finish higher the Garland in district play, this poll is wack

You are 100% right my friend!

CoppellCowboy57

08-25-2005, 12:51 PM

Im going write Coppell in at #21 on the DMN countdown so here I go...

WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1952

NICKNAME: Cowboys

HOME STADIUMS (capacities): Buddy Ecoles Field aka Cowboys Stadium (12,000)

WHAT TO EAT: The CiCis pizza is a fan fav!

TRADITIONS: During the morning run through on Fridays, the team runs a linemen trick play where the offensive line me run a trick play and the skilled guys become linemen

FAMOUS NON-FOOTBALL ALUMS: Sorry I wouldnt know

TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: One guy played for the minasota vikings and green bay packers. Hunter Wall, played a couple good years of College Ball. Camren Shaut OL for Oklahoma

BEST TEAM: the 2000 football team which went 14-2 losing in the 5A state semi-final game on a missed extra point. Also the 2001 team is only team to beat southlake at the new Dragon Stadium

THE TEAM
COACH: Mike Fuller

LAST SEASON: 4-6 Finished 5th in district 6-5A Euless Trinity, Irving Mac, Irving, SGP. Beat state ranked Duncanville in week 2

HOLES TO FILL: QB Danial Raduabaugh (Miami Ohio), Linebackers Jhon Lee, and Wesley Cambel, DL/OL Micheal Mongolis (MidWestern CO)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
RB Emmanual Moody 6-0 200 Sr. ran for over 1,500 yards and 12 TDs
QB Kenny Graves 6-4 175 Jr. first jr QB to start the season in 5 years
DT/LB Josh Mayo 6-0 210 Sr. 5-5A all district in 2003 missed all of last year with should injury
DL Marques Sykes 6-3 220 Sr. Stormed on the scene last year second team all district 6-5A
DB JD Dudley 6-0 180 Sr. Hard hitting safty who saw alot of playing time behind Coppells leading tackler Kershaw Patel

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
QB Kenny Graves 6-4 175 jr. Lighted up the field on JV team last year, first underclassmen QB to start for Coppell in over 5yrs
OL Lee Shaw 5-10 185 Sr. Two year starter on JV, very undersized. finished 4th in his weight class in the 2005 Regional Powerlifting meet. Quick and strong he'll start at center this year for the OL
OL Chase Townley 6-4 280 Jr. Played on the JV B team last season played on the Varstey for one game last season. Expected to start against Jesuit tomorrow night.

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...

If Coppells Defense improves greatly from last season, and Coppell offensive line give Jr. QB Kenny Graves enough time to through (coppell had a total of 6 sacks last season)

Early Christmas shopping if ...

If Coppell cant put up the number on the ground, and injurys will kill them

THE NUMBERS

2004 offensive breakdown
221.3: rushing yards per game

19.3: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: RB Emanaul Moody (+1500 yards 12TDs)

RECEIVING: RB/WR Micheal Fisher (128 yards rushing 4 TDs)

Returning leaders
TACKLES: JD Dudly, Josh Mayo, and Luke Younger

INTERCEPTIONS: JD Dudly (1)

StormingCowboy

08-25-2005, 12:59 PM

Great post!!!!!

GTown02

08-25-2005, 01:17 PM

Hahaha nice post!:)

garlandredraider

08-25-2005, 02:23 PM

catman

08-25-2005, 04:06 PM

Love your post, Cowboy!

rantanamo

08-25-2005, 04:30 PM

How about North Garland being ranked alot higher than South Garland too..... I do think though that this is the first year to have 2 Garland teams in the top 10 and 3 in the top 16. I know when we had North Mesquite and Mesquite... they were always in there too. I think one time it was Mesquite, North Mesquite, Garland, and Rowlett in the preseason top 20.

In '94 in the span of 3 weeks you had:

Week 4
Area:
Mesquite #1
Garland #2
North Mesquite #6

Week 5
North Mesquite #2
Garland #3
Mesquite #5

Week 6
North Mesquite #2
Garland #3
Mesquite #10

In the state:
Week 4
Mesquite #2
Garland #9

Week 5
North Mesquite #6
Mesquite #8
Garland #9

Week 6
North Mesquite #6
Garland #9
Mesquite unranked.

Then all hell broke loose.

- Mesquite was the district favorite that year and were ranked highly in the national polls
- Mesquite v North Mesquite was a huge showdown, but Mesquite was heavily favored. North Mesquite pulled out all the tricks including a long swinging gate touchdown, and whipped Mesquite pretty good.
- The next week we(Garland) faced Mesquite. Got in a pregame fight, and jumped out to a big lead at the half. Mesquite came back and we held them off to squeak by
- Week 9, NM inexplicably loses to Lakeview(who proved to be a great team the next year)
- Last regular season game, we tied North Mesquite in a really good game.
- All three teams lost in the first round, LOL, to Plano(Mesquite), Plano East(NM) and Lake Highlands(Garland)

who was #1 in the area at that time? I believe it was The Colony, Plano East or Plano. Gotta check my tapes again. That year, the top 5 was almost always Plano, Plano East, Garland, The Colony and North Mesquite, With teams like Carter and Mesquite making appearances. The Colony lost in the first round that year. That Plano East team is the one that lost to John Tyler in "The Game". OF course JT went on to win division II. Plano won Div I. There were three teams that were up and coming that year. Garland, Lake Highlands(new qb named Stiggers, LOL) and the Marcus Marauders. All made giant leaps to elite status in their districts and all made deep runs the next season. Always interesting to look at who was powerful then compared to now. Some schools have been very consistent even since then. Others have come and gone.

travisk44

08-25-2005, 05:01 PM

How about North Garland being ranked alot higher than South Garland too

That makes me mad also. But I guess they can't please all the people all the time.

garlandredraider

08-25-2005, 07:57 PM

And of course... fun DMN rankings in games....

2001 Season Opener..

#1 Garland vs #2 Plano East

Garland wins in OT 17-14.

2003...
#1 Garland vs #2 North Mesquite

Garland wins 24-12 at Memorial.

garlandowl08

08-25-2005, 09:11 PM

taht wouldnt be a good omen if we played SLC in the first game... :o

The Lone Ranger

08-25-2005, 10:22 PM

I can't wait for tomorrow night...I think the Coppell-Jesuit game will be one of the games of the season. We'll see if Coppell are underrated or not.

Hey...there is always the off chance that someone sneaks into the DMN and replaces the #1 article with one for Coppell.

catman

08-25-2005, 11:22 PM

Class 5A football countdown: No. 1 Southlake Carroll

11:16 PM CDT on Thursday, August 25, 2005
By DAMON L. SAYLES / The Dallas Morning News

THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1965
NICKNAME: Dragons
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Dragon Stadium (7,500)
WHAT TO EAT: Excellent barbecue sandwiches.
TRADITIONS: Carroll always wears black pants when it competes in the playoffs. The team wears white pants during the regular season.
TOP NONFOOTBALL ALUMS: Former Baylor baseball standout Aaron Lineweaver; Miss Rodeo Texas 2005 Beth Murphy; pitcher Ryan Colvin, drafted by Boston in the 30th round of the 2005 MLB Draft
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: Houston Texans kicker Kris Brown; Hebron assistant coach and former Texas Tech player Dane Johnson; two-time Class 5A Player of the Year Chase Daniel (Missouri); tight end Scott Chandler (Iowa); 2002 5A Player of the Year Chase Wasson (Texas State).
BEST TEAM: The 2002 team was undefeated and won state. Last year's unbeaten state champion also won the mythical national championship.

THE TEAM
COACH: Todd Dodge (93-44 overall; 67-9 in five seasons at Carroll)
LAST SEASON: 16-0, 7-0 in District 5-5A, won the 5A Division II championship
HOLES TO FILL: QB Chase Daniel (Missouri), RB Aaron Luna (Rice), OL Mitch Enright (SMU), LB Pete Fleps (Navy)

DIFFERENCE MAKERS
WR Clint Renfro 6-0 165 Sr. Speed, great hands make him extra dangerous
QB Greg McElroy 6-3 215 Sr. Ready to follow team's legacy at quarterback
WR McKay Jacobson 6-0 180 Sr. A healthy season could mean huge numbers
DE Michael Boydston 6-2 250 Sr. All-district standout among area's best linemen
LB Patrick Benoist 6-2 210 Sr. One of few to record 200 or more tackles
FS Joseph Agnew 6-1 190 Sr. Tulsa commit one of best all-around players

IMPACT NEWCOMERS
RB Tre' Newton 6-1 185 So. Son of former Cowboys OL Nate Newton
DE Kyle Russo 6-1 215 Jr. Should boost a talented defense
WR Anthony Ford 5-10 170 Jr. Can become Carroll's next standout receiver

Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
It continues its routine game plan on both sides of the ball. Carroll returns five on offense and six on defense from last season's team.

Early Christmas shopping if ...
Confidence doesn't turn into cockiness. Carroll's defense also will have to complement an offense with loads of potential.

THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
208: rushing yards per game
303: passing yards per game
45: points per game

Returning leaders
RUSHING: Greg McElroy (174 yards, 3 TDs)
PASSING: Greg McElroy (206 yards, 2 TDs)
RECEIVING: Clint Renfro (1,454 yards, 23 TDs)

2004 defensive breakdown
102: rushing yards per game
153: passing yards per game
20.1: points per game

Returning leaders
TACKLES: Patrick Benoist (217)
INTERCEPTIONS: Joseph Agnew (4)