Blake Cantu TD Grab

[KT2000]

That's one of the best catches I've ever seen on the HS level. Dragon fans, you'll definitely want to see that on the TV replay if you were in the stands last night. Incredible catch. The SLC receivers aren't on the level of last year for sure (not often you get 4 D1 prospects), but they are very precise and can make plays.

[Favpack]

That's one of the best catches I've ever seen on the HS level. Dragon fans, you'll definitely want to see that on the TV replay if you were in the stands last night. Incredible catch. The SLC receivers aren't on the level of last year for sure (not often you get 4 D1 prospects), but they are very precise and can make plays.

Great catch for Blake. Dez Bryant made 3 one-handed grabs last year - all differing in style, method and wow-ness.

[LUFPAN]

Great catch by Cantu. You need to start calling that boy "Sticky Fingers".

[drgnbkr]

Great catch by Cantu. You need to start calling that boy "Sticky Fingers".

He and Riley are just getting their timing down....it should be fun to watch..The other Blake- Tomlin can flat out fly & once he gets his hands stickier he will be a factor.

[lonny23]

That's one of the best catches I've ever seen on the HS level. Dragon fans, you'll definitely want to see that on the TV replay if you were in the stands last night. Incredible catch. The SLC receivers aren't on the level of last year for sure (not often you get 4 D1 prospects), but they are very precise and can make plays.
Somebody at the game said it was one of the 5 best catches ever by a Dragon player.

[yankee]

That's one of the best catches I've ever seen on the HS level. Dragon fans, you'll definitely want to see that on the TV replay if you were in the stands last night. Incredible catch. The SLC receivers aren't on the level of last year for sure (not often you get 4 D1 prospects), but they are very precise and can make plays.
it was the sickest catch i think i have ever seen...the entire band just went "OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! DID YOU JUST SEE THAT??" it was crazy good...

[TrueBlue]

Amazing catch - on any level -- the DMN blog from last nights game commenting on Cantu's performance said he was a big-time college prospect...

[PackAttack2005]

Cantu is just another talented transfer into the Southlake system. I am proud to say that Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown.

[Favpack]

Cantu is just another talented transfer into the Southlake system. I am proud to say that Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown.

Uh-oh.

[drgnbkr]

Cantu is just another talented transfer into the Southlake system. I am proud to say that Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown.

So...here we go! I'm sure noooo one has moved into Luflkin in recent memory? Have fun with it..it's all good..we're glad to have him and his family!

[Sakatha]

Cantu is just another talented transfer into the Southlake system. I am proud to say that Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown.

*cough*ahole*cough*

~DnM

p.s. Might be a ban for me for saying that... But it's accurate, so whatever.

[yankee]

Uh-oh.
hahahahaha....he might be looking for an argument!

[drgnbkr]

Uh-oh.

That is a classic Fav!

[PackAttack2005]

Sorry Fav, I am not as nice and tacful as you. Cantu came to the Southlake system last year and I believe he had to sit out a year to play in 2006.

They also had a very good receiver transfer from Lake Highlands play for them last year under the same circumstances, he also sat out a year.

Not saying they have done anything wrong, their program and location attract the talent. That's just the way it is.

[KT2000]

Pack, I'm surprised you'd take a shot like that. Transfers happen all over the state, and naturally, the better programs (especially those in large metro areas) will attract move ins.

[drgnbkr]

Sorry Fav, I am not as nice and tacful as you. Cantu came to the Southlake system last year and I believe he had to sit out a year to play in 2006.

They also had a very good receiver transfer from Lake Highlands play for them last year under the same circumstances, he also sat out a year.

Not saying they have done anything wrong, their program and location attract the talent. That's just the way it is.

Neither Fentriss, last year, nor Cantu this year sat out a second...their families moved to Southlake and suprise!..The kids moved with them....I don't know why..I guess they had to eat...

[PackAttack2005]

Sakatha, back at ya brother. So sensitive about these things. KT, you consider that a shot.....I stated a fact that both transfered to Southlake, I also said there wasn't anything wrong with that. Don't make it more than it is.....it's a fact. I am sorry some Southlake people get defensive about it. No big deal to me.

[Sakatha]

Sorry Fav, I am not as nice and tacful as you. Cantu came to the Southlake system last year and I believe he had to sit out a year to play in 2006.

They also had a very good receiver transfer from Lake Highlands play for them last year under the same circumstances, he also sat out a year.

Not saying they have done anything wrong, their program and location attract the talent. That's just the way it is.

Learn your facts before you slam anyone, dude... Fentriss transfered in as a SR, so he didn't sit anywhere...

Cantu's MOM moved into the area because she's a freaking realtor in Southlake.

As far as you? You are a POOR example of the City of Lufkin.

~DnM

[KT2000]

Cantu's catch reminded of Terrance "Superman" Green's (Plano East) catch against JT in the 94 regional semi game that extended one of their drives during the comeback. Green one handed a catch falling backwards over the middle with 2-3 JT defenders around him.

The best catch I've seen on any level was by Randy Moss when he was at Marshall. He ran a deep out route, and the pass was behind him. He jumped and reached back fully extended with his off hand and just snatched it out of the air like it was nothing.

[G-Man]

Cantu is just another talented transfer into the Southlake system. I am proud to say that Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown.

Excuse me, but didn't the Horace kid come from Groveton? What you should say is homegrown...within commuting distance.

[PackAttack2005]

All the Hoarace kids I know played at Groveton.

[ScottS]

Cantu is just another talented transfer into the Southlake system. I am proud to say that Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown.

So Lufkin has never had someone move to their area? When a player's family moves should the player not be allowed to play?

[PackAttack2005]

I am not a good representative of Lufkin because I talked about transfers to Southlake, please, get a life. If everyhting is on the up and up, why is everyone getting so on edge about this. Unbelievable.

Sure, never denied Lufkin has had transfers from time to time, however we don't get many. We are not located in a high traffic area as the schools in a metro area.

I have no probelm with Southlake transfers, I just pointed out that Cantu was one of them. I was in error on them sitting out a year, big deal.

[KT2000]

Let's get off of the Cantu transfer stuff. Pack, that came off as a cheap shot to me. Some things are better left not posted. As far as the on edge deal, if you haven't noticed the Dragons have been taking it from every direction this morning from their two-point conversion try in the second quarter to this newest thing with Cantu.

Anyway, one heck of a catch and one of the very best I've seen.

[Favpack]

Learn your facts before you slam anyone, dude... Fentriss transfered in as a SR, so he didn't sit anywhere...

Cantu's MOM moved into the area because she's a freaking realtor in Southlake.

As far as you? You are a POOR example of the City of Lufkin.

~DnM
Lighten up SAK - you're talking to someone that puts in no fewer than 15 volunteer hours a week for LP sports - of all types - not just fb. I think PA was giving a playful jab.

I've made a few similar comments about Fentress, Daniel and even McElroy. It's a fact - D/FW is a very, very mobile area. Folks with football prowess do look for the school with success -so they look to move into the Carroll ISD. But, I've come to the conclusion it doesn't matter. Fentress wouldn't have been all district with LH and he was arguably all state with SLC - that is a tribute to one man and one system - Todd Dodge and SLC.

[KLH75287]

ENOUGH ALREADY with the transfer hogwash!

These petty "tit-for-tat" fueds do nothing but highjack threads and take away from this board. If you have a point, then make it in an intelligent way that won't lead to this school boy chest rubbing.

The kid made one of the best TD grabs that I have ever seen in HS. I don't care whether he was born in Budapest, Idaho and moved to Texas last week. It was incredible. A fine example of what confidence and concentration can do in the heat of battle. I want to see more from this kid.....AWESOME !!!

GO PACK IN '06

[PackAttack2005]

KT, you run your board the way you want, but if thought that was a cheap shot you need to elimanate half of what peolpe write here.:mad:

I am sorry, my remark was never meant as inflamatory to the Southlake people. Did they transfer to Southlake? Yes they did and that was my ONLY point to make. As I said earlier don't read into stuff that isn't there.

Yes, that was a great catch Cantu made last night.

[backthepack]

Let's get off of the Cantu transfer stuff. Pack, that came off as a cheap shot to me. Some things are better left not posted. As far as the on edge deal, if you haven't noticed the Dragons have been taking it from every direction this morning from their two-point conversion try in the second quarter to this newest thing with Cantu.

Anyway, one heck of a catch and one of the very best I've seen.

KT, no offense man (cause I have the upmost respect for you), but get over it...come on man...cheap shot? Many things that don't need to be posted are posted every day so don't make this a bigger deal then it was meant to be (which was nothing). He has a point...and G- "The Lufkin Hater" Man...who cares? He made a simple point that our talent is home-grown...which it is. When you can tell me that one of the main starters is a transfer, I will just shut my mouth and leave this topic be. And Sakatha or whatever your name is...is that all you can come up with? A-hole? HA! Looks like someone is getting a little defensive over such a petty little subject. Tsk, Tsk...anyways, I'm usually not like this but seriously...you jumped one of the most football-knowing people on this board because he stated a simple FACT...good lord guys...and I am not saying this because I am a Lufkin homer...but disrespect doesn't come across me very good.

[PackAttack2005]

Back to Cantu. I noticed him at the 7 on 7 Championships in College Station this summer. He has decent size and speed and great hands, he caught almost everything thrown his way in the two games I watched SLC play.

He should have a great season with Southlake.

[Favpack]

Hey, it's separation Saturday --- or Friday - everyone's a little on edge. I thought PA's comment was a playful jab - "homegrown talent". I was just joking when I commented "uh-oh" as well - didn't mean to add to what I thought was some kidding around.

PA has the ultimate respect for SLC I can absolutely guarantee you that.

[dragonfootballfan]

Back to Cantu. I noticed him at the 7 on 7 Championships in College Station this summer. He has decent size and speed and great hands, he caught almost everything thrown his way in the two games I watched SLC play.

He should have a great season with Southlake.
he just needs to learn how to catch a punt.

[backthepack]

Hey, it's separation Saturday --- or Friday - everyone's a little on edge. I thought PA's comment was a playful jab - "homegrown talent". I was just joking when I commented "uh-oh" as well - didn't mean to add to what I thought was some kidding around.

PA has the ultimate respect for SLC I can absolutely guarantee you that.

As do I...but hey PA I thought it was funny! Haha!

Anyways...yeah I watched that grab last night...WHAT A CATCH! Yet again though, I have to say the first thing that came to my mind was Dez Bryant! :rolleyes: Cantu looks like he is going to be a solid receiver and they shouldn't worry too much about that side of the ball!

[ACM Dad]

So...here we go! I'm sure noooo one has moved into Luflkin in recent memory? Have fun with it..it's all good..we're glad to have him and his family!

:rolleyes:
Now you have to ask yourself, who'd want to move to Lufkin. :rolleyes:

(Okay, that was my cheap shot. But, geez dude, this is a thread about one of the finest catches I've seen in YEARS and you come along and start running your mouth about transfers. Heck if we lived in a town with a below average football program, I'd have moved my son prior to his freshman year. No two ways about it. It's comments like this that make me want to see SLC smack you guys down again. You catch more flies with honey. Negative BS is just that.... BS) :rolleyes:

[DragonFan]

Cantu did come to Southlake with his family. That is a fact. However, I have seen a lot of posters trying to say things about SLC that are not true. Cantu and his family moved because they wanted to. Nobody asked them to. The same is true about a lot of players. Heck I moved to Southlake because I wanted to live in Southlake. If my child manages to be a player for the Dragons then that is great!

I know a lot of parents that want their kids to play for Todd Dodge just like there are a lot of parents that want their kids to play for Outlaw or Hill or Florence. I will agree that it is easier to move around in the Metroplex, or Houston, or San Antonio, or Austin than it is in smaller east Texas towns.

[GarlandOwl06]

That was a really awesome catch, but if I'm not mistaken wasn't it him that let a touchdown pass go between his arms and hit him in the chest when he was allll alone in the 1st quarter?? Maybe he was just trying to make up for it I guess!

[SLCDad]

Cantu is just another talented transfer into the Southlake system. I am proud to say that Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown.When people "move up" in the world, they move to Southlake.

Apparently "moving up" doesn't apply to moving to Lufkin.:D :D

(just kidding)

[dragonfootballfan]

That was a really awesome catch, but if I'm not mistaken wasn't it him that let a touchdown pass go between his arms and hit him in the chest when he was allll alone in the 1st quarter?? Maybe he was just trying to make up for it I guess!
nope that was number 9

[GarlandOwl06]

nope that was number 9
o ok, my mistake

[GarlandOwl06]

When people "move up" in the world, they move to Southlake.:D

Apparently "moving up" doesn't apply to moving to Lufkin.:D :D

(just kidding)
whoa, take it easy with those shots SLCdad, ever if you were kidding...

[backthepack]

Let's get off of the Cantu transfer stuff.

Dad and the rest of the "put gasoline on the fire" people, can you not read? And I'm glad you want to see them pound us...It will give me that much more motivation to come on here and throw it in your face if we play them and win...if you notice, it is not SLC and Lufkin people that keep going away at this thread...you other guys, we really don't need your CRAP to make things worse than they already are.

[dragonsdaddy]

Lighten up SAK - you're talking to someone that puts in no fewer than 15 volunteer hours a week for LP sports - of all types - not just fb. I think PA was giving a playful jab.

I've made a few similar comments about Fentress, Daniel and even McElroy. It's a fact - D/FW is a very, very mobile area. Folks with football prowess do look for the school with success -so they look to move into the Carroll ISD. But, I've come to the conclusion it doesn't matter. Fentress wouldn't have been all district with LH and he was arguably all state with SLC - that is a tribute to one man and one system - Todd Dodge and SLC.
i know some of these comments are in jest, but many are as far from jestful as possible. and if we are going to talk about moveins that played only 3 years of peewee ball here before starting in the system, like mcelroy, why not throw rd into that mix as he too just got here in the 5th grade. does lp not ever hire any new coaches that happen to have sons? just an interested fan of the pack.

[backthepack]

When people "move up" in the world, they move to Southlake.

Apparently "moving up" doesn't apply to moving to Lufkin.:D :D

(just kidding)

What do you say to that KT?

[ACM Dad]

Okay, I'm done. Lock the thread.




Great catch though.

[gritty52]

Cantu's catch was almost as good as Marcus King's catch against A&M IN THE SEMI'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[lonny23]

Cantu is just another talented transfer into the Southlake system. I am proud to say that Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown.
And that talent is going to be a 100% loser to Southlake again this year.

[Sakatha]

Lighten up SAK - you're talking to someone that puts in no fewer than 15 volunteer hours a week for LP sports - of all types - not just fb. I think PA was giving a playful jab.

I've made a few similar comments about Fentress, Daniel and even McElroy. It's a fact - D/FW is a very, very mobile area. Folks with football prowess do look for the school with success -so they look to move into the Carroll ISD. But, I've come to the conclusion it doesn't matter. Fentress wouldn't have been all district with LH and he was arguably all state with SLC - that is a tribute to one man and one system - Todd Dodge and SLC.

If said person puts in that many hours of 'work' for LP sports then HOPEFULLY they would respect the game and their opponants enough not to say something as inflamatory and RUDE as what was said...

Look, I am *NOT* gonna lighten up about this bs that being spewed about running up the score, not having class, recruiting players, etc.. It's total horse manure, and is just bush league.

~DnM

[KT2000]

Backthepack,

He said he was kidding.

As for your response to my post regarding the "cheap shot", it definitely comes off that way to me. The thread is about Blake Cantu, a receiver for Southlake, making a freaking incredible catch.

PackAttack, who I have a lot of respect for, then makes his post about Cantu's transfer and concludes with "I'm happy to say Lufkin's talent is 100% home grown." What the does that have to do with anything the thread was addressing in the first place?

It was an unwarranted cheap shot in my opinion.

[drgnbkr]

When people "move up" in the world, they move to Southlake.

Apparently "moving up" doesn't apply to moving to Lufkin.:D :D

(just kidding)

C'mon Dad...there's no need for that..do ya think?

[Floyd the Barber]

That's one of the best catches I've ever seen on the HS level. Dragon fans, you'll definitely want to see that on the TV replay if you were in the stands last night. Incredible catch. The SLC receivers aren't on the level of last year for sure (not often you get 4 D1 prospects), but they are very precise and can make plays.

Very superb catch. The WR's are very good HS recievers.

But that one catch was superior.

[lonny23]

So...here we go! I'm sure noooo one has moved into Luflkin in recent memory? Have fun with it..it's all good..we're glad to have him and his family!
Here's my .02 in this deal. People want to move to Southlake because they have a good football program. I don't blame them for wanting to come or move their kids to play for the Dragons. It's a tribute to the team that people want to come there.

[Sakatha]

Here's my .02 in this deal. People want to move to Southlake because they have a good football program. I don't blame them for wanting to come or move their kids to play for the Dragons. It's a tribute to the team that people want to come there.

It really is as simple as that...

Not to hijack this already hijacked thread, but how'd you like our little town, lonny?

~DnM

[PackAttack2005]

Edit

[dragonfootballfan]

I really think that it is funny how a lot of people claim that Carroll can win because they run the same system from 7th-12th grade, and then claim they win because they are full of transfers. Those statements contradict themselves just a little bit.

[lonny23]

I am not a good representative of Lufkin because I talked about transfers to Southlake, please, get a life. If everyhting is on the up and up, why is everyone getting so on edge about this. Unbelievable.

Sure, never denied Lufkin has had transfers from time to time, however we don't get many. We are not located in a high traffic area as the schools in a metro area.

I have no probelm with Southlake transfers, I just pointed out that Cantu was one of them. I was in error on them sitting out a year, big deal.
It looked like a shot to me as an outside observer. After hanging out with some of those guys, I can see why people want to move to Southlake.

[dragonsdaddy]

from what i could see thru the press box windows of the replay, it reminded me of the highlight reel that is dez bryant. kids do things today we didn't think was possible when i played. ridiculous.

[PackAttack2005]

This is idiotic, I stated a fact that Cantu transfered to Southlake and the whole world turn upside down. Now , Southlake is full of transfers???? I didn't say that and for the record probably respect the Southlake program more than most from Lufkin.

For my factual statement, I am now classless, a bad example of a citizen and a cheap shot artist, I think I am jumping off this paradoxial time warp and going back to reality.

Everyone have a nice day.

Go Pack!!!!

[lonny23]

KT, you run your board the way you want, but if thought that was a cheap shot you need to elimanate half of what peolpe write here.:mad:

I am sorry, my remark was never meant as inflamatory to the Southlake people. Did they transfer to Southlake? Yes they did and that was my ONLY point to make. As I said earlier don't read into stuff that isn't there.

Yes, that was a great catch Cantu made last night.
Basically you were saying your players are better than SLC players and they have to recruit/get new guys in to beat you.

[PackAttack2005]

Lonny, don't start. You know I meant nothing like that.

[KT2000]

Pack, the part you stated about Cantu transferring wasn't the fire starter.

It was the "I'm proud to say Lufkin's talent is 100% homegrown" that followed is what did it.

How is that statement supposed to be interpreted then if I'm way off base here?

[lonny23]

It really is as simple as that...

Not to hijack this already hijacked thread, but how'd you like our little town, lonny?

~DnM
I like the school spirit a lot. That's what it takes to win a lot and be successful as a school. I won't get much sleep hanging out with you guys!:D

[LPFAN]

Basically you were saying your players are better than SLC players and they have to recruit/get new guys in to beat you.
I didn't care for PackAttack's comment about Cantu but I don't know where in the world you come up with this conclusion. I thought you had more sense then that but I guess you just proved me wrong.:eek:

[lonny23]

Lonny, don't start. You know I meant nothing like that.
I'm with KT2000 as far as what started the fire.

[lonny23]

I didn't care for PackAttack's comment about Cantu but I don't know where in the world you come up with this conclusion. I thought you had more sense then that but I guess you just proved me wrong.:eek:
I think there is a lot of sense to what I said. Anytime somebody says something, you have to ask what their point or angle is. He's proud Lufkin doesn't have transfers. I can only draw the conclusion that he feels that SLC beats you guys because of the transfers. Nobody talks about bad transfers. That leads to my other conclusion that he probably feels like the players who come up through the system in Lufkin are better than the guys who come up through the Carroll system all the way.

[ktchamp97]

Like sands through the hourglass...

[lonny23]

Like sands through the hourglass...
The combatants are the same. Only the uniforms switch. Did you ever think I'd be fighting SLC battles?:D

[dragonfootballfan]

The combatants are the same. Only the uniforms switch. Did you ever think I'd be fighting SLC battles?:D
I guess dragondaddy's tailgate can convert just about anybody. I am just a little sorry that I was not able to make it

[ktchamp97]

I can see how what PackAttack said could infuriate the SLC faithful because of the constant questioning of the legitimacy of their incredible success. I can also, however, see how Pack could've merely been stating how he's proud that all of the Lufkin players are home grown. It's similar to Texas fans taking pride in the fact the nearly every player on the roster is from Texas...it's not necessarily a knock on other schools, people are just proud to support a team that is fully comprised of people from their area. To me, that's perfectly natural. But, combine that with SLC fans being understandably defensive and somewhat sensitive (again, understandably) and this thread is the result.

There is a ton of respect between Lufkin and SLC and this thread shouldn't change that.

Back to your corners!

BTW, that was one of the sickest catches I've ever seen. Cantu and Dodge are an awesome tandem and they're just getting warmed up...scary.

[lonny23]

I guess dragondaddy's tailgate can convert just about anybody. I am just a little sorry that I was not able to make it
He had the best truck in the parking lot! I didn't know they had Larrymobiles in Southlake!:D I figure any vehicle with that many miles is a good ride.:cool:

[drgnbkr]

The combatants are the same. Only the uniforms switch. Did you ever think I'd be fighting SLC battles?:D

We finally got a chance to "Dragonize" you last night! Lonny was wearing a green shirt & a Dragons Hat! But he's still football fan at heart

[Floyd the Barber]

I really think that it is funny how a lot of people claim that Carroll can win because they run the same system from 7th-12th grade, and then claim they win because they are full of transfers. Those statements contradict themselves just a little bit.

Hahaha, thats a pretty good point.

And be real, Southlake is really a nice area, of course people who like the best of things "move in" all the time, a few of them have sons who are good athletes or can be molded into a good player.

Celina gets a lot of those comments too.
But, what are you going to do, put a sign on the outskirts of
town that says, "Move-ins with athletes not welcome here".

Come on now.

[lonny23]

We finally got a chance to "Dragonize" you last night! Lonny was wearing a green shirt & a Dragons Hat! But he's still football fan at heart
It was a Mavericks jersey, though!;)

[lonny23]

Hahaha, thats a pretty good point.

And be real, Southlake is really a nice area, of course people who like the best of things "move in" all the time, a few of them have sons who are good athletes or can be molded into a good player.

Celina gets a lot of those comments too.
But, what are you going to do, put a sign on the outskirts of
town that says, "Move-ins with athletes not welcome here".

Come on now.
No, because the next town would take them if you didn't.

[drgnbkr]

It was a Mavericks jersey, though!;)

You are a maverick!

[PackAttack2005]

LPFAN, what did you not like about my statement? That Cantu was a transfer, which is true. Or was it the home grown statement about Lufkin which is also true.

There were no bullets shot at anyone, just the facts. My apology to anyone I offended.

Everything else that has been written in response, has been made up or fictitious opinions by others. They are not what I origianally said or meant.

I guess people can read what they want into anything.

Southlake is a sucessful program because they develope great players and have top coaches, all located in a great area. I have never thought differently about them.

So, everyone go back to work and get ready for Friday night football, I'm done.

[drgnbkr]

LPFAN, what did you not like about my statement? That Cantu was a transfer, which is true. Or was it the home grown statement about Lufkin which is also true.

There were no bullets shot at anyone, just the facts.

Everything else that has been written in response, has been made up or fictitious opinions by others. They are not what I origianally said or meant.

I guess people can read what they want into anything.

Southlake is a sucessful program because they develope great players and have top coaches, all located in a great area. I have never thought differently about them.

So, everyone go back to work and get ready for Friday night football.

I know man, its only Friday morning!

[dragonsdaddy]

so every player on lp was born and raised in lufkin? hard to believe if accurate, and certainly the only 5a team in the history of texas to have that happen. and the relevance escapes me.

[LPFAN]

LPFAN, what did you not like about my statement? That Cantu was a transfer, which is true. Or was it the home grown statement about Lufkin which is also true.

There were no bullets shot at anyone, just the facts. My apology to anyone I offended.

Everything else that has been written in response, has been made up or fictitious opinions by others. They are not what I origianally said or meant.

I guess people can read what they want into anything.

Southlake is a sucessful program because they develope great players and have top coaches, all located in a great area. I have never thought differently about them.

So, everyone go back to work and get ready for Friday night football, I'm done.
I just went like this :confused: when I read your statement. I didn't like it because I didn't understand the purpose of even making the statement even if it was true. I took it as a "small jab" at SLC but not like the huge blow some people are making it out to be. I have been in here and in the Lufkin Panther Sports forum long enough to know that you do have a lot of respect for SLC but I just didn't understand the purpose of the comment even if it is stating facts. I can definately say that Lonny's interpretation of your comment was way off as were some others. If you noticed, I didn't attack you for your comment. I just said I didn't like it when I was responding to Lonny's twisted interpretation of your comment.

[Favpack]

Lonny making a wild assumption? Just kidding there. Lonny needs to be "welecomed" into another part of Texas like I need another hole in my head. That dude has more highway miles than the UPS driver.

[drgnbkr]

Lonny making a wild assumption? Just kidding there. Lonny needs to be "welecomed" into another part of Texas like I need another hole in my head. That dude has more highway miles than the UPS driver.

Oaktreeup&out drove in from Arkansas to have a burger with us! You would have enjoyed it Fav..but I know, you have a life!:D

[PackAttack2005]

Daddy, your getting into something completely different than I meant. You are right, not all are born in or have been raised their whole life in Lufkin. What I meant was most of the players in Lufkin's system start in middle school and then move on to play varsity level. We hardly ever get outside transfers into the varsity program. Hey, I see nothing wrong with transfers and I know it is common place in metro area, it just doesn't happen here often.

My statement "homegrown" was in reference to most Lufkin players come up through the Lufkin system. I know most all of the Dragon players do the same thing. That is all I meant. As I said, here in Lufkin we don't get many transfer kids. It is all just a difference of perspective from two distinctly different areas.

I know Southlake has a fantastic youth football program that developes their kids and promotes them on into middle school as Dragons. Lufkin also has a great youth program. it is part of both of our communities success.

Tell you what I would like to do right now. Go back and delete that little statement I made this morning. I hope none of you ever make a truthful remark that everyone wants to misconstrue and have people turn it into something it is not meant to be..

This thread was about Blake Cantu and the great catch he made last night, I never intended this thread to change into something else.

Good luck to Blake on the rest of the season.

[drgnbkr]

Daddy, your getting into something completely different than I meant. You are right, not all are born in or have been raised their whole life in Lufkin. What I meant was most of the players in Lufkin's system start in middle school and then move on to play varsity level. We hardly ever get outside transfers into the varsity program. Hey, I see nothing wrong with transfers and I know it is common place in metro area, it just doesn't happen here often.

My statement "homegrown" was in reference to most Lufkin players come up through the Lufkin system. I know most all of the Dragon players do the same thing. That is all I meant. As I said, here in Lufkin we don't get many transfer kids. It is all a matter of a difference of perspective from two distinctly different areas.

I know Southlake has a fantastic youth football program that developes their kids and promotes them on into middle school as Dragons. Lufkin also has a great youth program. it is part of both of our communities success.

Tell you what I would like to do right now. Go back and delete that little statement I made this morning. I hope none of you ever make a truthful remark that everyone wants to misconstrue and have people turn it into something it is not meant to be..


I love you man......:)

[PantherStang84]

CCCCan't we all just get along? lol

Thanks for keeping me in stitches all morning folks.

[dragonsdaddy]

i know what you mean about misinterpretation. your comment did have a little barb to it, you must admit. it's -we're holier than thou-intention was off-putting at best. i guess had you prefaced your comments with the later explanation of the definition of home grown, the furor might have never occurred, but not likely.Daddy, your getting into something completely different than I meant. You are right, not all are born in or have been raised their whole life in Lufkin. What I meant was most of the players in Lufkin's system start in middle school and then move on to play varsity level. We hardly ever get outside transfers into the varsity program. Hey, I see nothing wrong with transfers and I know it is common place in metro area, it just doesn't happen here often.

My statement "homegrown" was in reference to most Lufkin players come up through the Lufkin system. I know most all of the Dragon players do the same thing. That is all I meant. As I said, here in Lufkin we don't get many transfer kids. It is all a matter of a difference of perspective from two distinctly different areas.

I know Southlake has a fantastic youth football program that developes their kids and promotes them on into middle school as Dragons. Lufkin also has a great youth program. it is part of both of our communities success.

Tell you what I would like to do right now. Go back and delete that little statement I made this morning. I hope none of you ever make a truthful remark that everyone wants to misconstrue and have people turn it into something it is not meant to be..

[PackAttack2005]

This has definatley been an experience I won't forget and will avoid at all cost in the future.

You have to admit, some people are a little more on edge this morning than ususal, is it a full moon?

[dragonsdaddy]

This has definatley been an experience I won't forget and will avoid at all cost in the future.

You have to admit, some people are a little more on edge this morning than ususal, is it a full moon?
negative on the lunar phase question. i believe it's a waning half. it's just not everyday that a high profile team that all are interesred in is on national tv and basically the only game in town. this is so crazy that the usual suspects haven't any more than stuck their toe in yet. as you know, we get this treatment almost every week by one nay-sayer or another, so we are cardiovascularly prepared to withstand the slings and arrows of such magnitude and venom.

[LPFAN]

negative on the lunar phase question. i believe it's a waning half. it's just not everyday that a high profile team that all are interesred in is on national tv and basically the only game in town. this is so crazy that the usual suspects haven't any more than stuck their toe in yet. as you know, we get this treatment almost every week by one nay-sayer or another, so we are cardiovascularly prepared to withstand the slings and arrows of such magnitude and venom.
We get it too but not quite as much as you guys. It can be frustrating.

[SLCDad]

What do you say to that KT?He, for one, noticed I was was kidding. At least it was "well worded" zinger even if I was kidding, don't you think?

Truth be told, no one has more respect for Lufkin football than I do.

[drgnbkr]

He, for one, noticed I was was kidding. At least it was "well worded" zinger even if I was kidding, don't you think?

Truth be told, no one has more respect for Lufkin football than I do.

I know you had a disclaimer, but.....the board is so damned touch today..I could see a thermonuclear pre-emptive being rolled out to the launch pad...

[farmerfan]

I know you had a disclaimer, but.....the board is so damned touch today..I could see a thermonuclear pre-emptive being rolled out to the launch pad...


I just logged on and started reading this thread, did not know the board was touchy, I know that I for one I woke up in a great mood today ;)

[OakTreeUp-n-Out]

Oaktreeup&out drove in from Arkansas to have a burger with us! You would have enjoyed it Fav..but I know, you have a life!

That was a blast...thanks for having me! It was great meeting all of you guys. I'm a full-fledged convert to SLC fandom now, for sure. Wish I could've stayed around longer, but I had to go help the parents find their way around. If the invitation's open, I will definitely be doing it again come playoff season. Special thanks again to dragonsdaddy for the ticket pickup.

yankee & d08 - SLC didn't just dominate the game, the band was completely dominant also! :D

[drgnbkr]

I just logged on and started reading this thread, did not know the board was touchy, I know that I for one I woke up in a great mood today ;)

AAHHAA!

[DragonBand06]

RECIPE FOR A VOLATILE THREAD:
Begin with two parts Highly Successful Team.
Add one part Vague/Broad Comment.
Mix Thoroughly.

Note: For extra spice, sprinkle with Accusations/Team Comparisons.
:D

[implacable44]

When people "move up" in the world, they move to Southlake.

Apparently "moving up" doesn't apply to moving to Lufkin.:D :D

(just kidding)


unbelievable - I can't believe you wrote this Dad - Shall I schedule you a visit with the Bishop this week ?

[PantherStang84]

RECIPE FOR A VOLATILE THREAD:
Begin with two parts Highly Successful Team.
Add one part Vague/Broad Comment.
Mix Thoroughly.

Note: For extra spice, sprinkle with Accusations/Team Comparisons.
:D


Yikes. Do you have all the neccessary hazmat permits for that stuff?

Make sure you have the "No Smiking Within 50 ft." signs up too.:D

[DrEdward]

Just went back and watched the replay of the Cantu catch and Gene is right (the guy who Lonny refererenced), that may be one of the best catches in Carroll's history, but then, I am a move-in, only having been here for the past eighteen years. :D As to the Carroll Band dominating, they did outnumber Evangel Christian by 10:1, so that should not have been a surprise.

[drgnbkr]

Just went back and watched the replay of the Cantu catch and Gene is right (the guy who Lonny refererenced), that may be one of the best catches in Carroll's history, but then, I am a move-in, only having been here for the past eighteen years. :D As to the Carroll Band dominating, they did outnumber Evangel Christian by 10:1, so that should not have been a surprise.


Did it appear to anyone else that some of the ECA Band & Drill Teamers looked a little young?

[SLCDad]

unbelievable - I can't believe you wrote this Dad - Shall I schedule you a visit with the Bishop this week ?Why would you do that? He "moved up" by moving to Southlake about 10 years ago. I remember it well. :D

Knowing him, he may just "high five" me anyway.

[dragonbuck]

I just read this thread from top to bottom, and feel like I do after hearing my two young daughters bicker for an hour over a little "barb." (not Barbie)

I hope out-of-staters don't read this and think this is Texas HS Football at it's finest.

Good Luck, LP, this weekend.

[drgnbkr]

I just read this thread from top to bottom, and feel like I do after hearing my two young daughters bicker for an hour over a little "barb." (not Barbie)

I hope out-of-staters don't read this and think this is Texas HS Football at it's finest.

Good Luck, LP, this weekend.

Hey, you should have been part of it! This has been one of the more interesting days on the board...and the games have'nt even started yet!

[PantherStang84]

I just read this thread from top to bottom, and feel like I do after hearing my two young daughters bicker for an hour over a little "barb." (not Barbie)

I hope out-of-staters don't read this and think this is Texas HS Football at it's finest.

Good Luck, LP, this weekend.

Agreed. We are only 2 weeks into the season. This stuff is starting early this year even for this board.

[ktCarl]

Wow! I don't see anything wrong with a kid moving somewhere to play for a good program especially if the area and school where he is from sucks and he gets good exposure for his collegiate future. Especially if it's a family decision and there was no recruitment from coaches.

[backthepack]

I'm proud I am male...sure hope the ladies on the board don't take that as a "cheap shot"...pshhh.

[lonny23]

Did it appear to anyone else that some of the ECA Band & Drill Teamers looked a little young?
I saw the whole crew at Indy Stadium in 2004. They get junior high kids to play in the band and use elementary kids to sell stuff in the stands. It's definitely a school where kids play a role on Friday night early in their lives.

[dragons08]

Did it appear to anyone else that some of the ECA Band & Drill Teamers looked a little young?
they had 8th graders in their band (could of had lower grades)

[dragons08]

about the catch, that was INSANE! read in the newspaper renfro was right there (in that endzone too) to watch it

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

I saw an LD Bell game last season when Cantu played for them. He was the truth back then, but now, he's really playing an offense for a team that'll definitely put him on the map. The scary thing is that he's only a junior.

[NTxTiger]

I watched Cantu every game at Bell last year and did not realize he was a great receiver until someone told me during his last basketball game he was transferring. Not that he wasn't impressive, I just didn't notice since the team wasn't very good.

I sat on ECA's side Thursday night next to a dad of one of the dancers. Several came up to talk to him. They did not look any younger than other schools' kids do, as a previous thread suggests. He said 8th graders have played in the band. He also said ECA has enrollment of 230 in four grades, which may explain lack of depth on the team. Next week they play a team that has no bleachers on the visitors' side and holes on the field.

[ScottS]

The team ECA plays next week, Cotton Valley, forfeited to them last year. Didn't want to play them.

[SLCDRGN]

I believe there are some Lufkin people who thought SLC would be easily beaten this year in week 15. I fully understand both teams must get there to settle the arguement. I will go out on a limb....SLC should be considered #1 in the state until someone beats them. Even with the talent Lufkin returns, SLC will play them a VERY good game if they meet in week 15. If they were to play now, I think SLC beats them again. I fully believe SLC is in Lufkin's head. I believe they are better right now. They are better coached and much better prepared.

I will say, however, Lufkin has my respect and they are my second favorate team to follow. If or when SLC goes down, I WILL be in Lufkin's corner ALL THE WAY. With that said, i don't think SLC losses to Lufkin now or in week 15. SLC has reloaded successfully and will get better as the weeks go. I believe SLC has Lufkin's number!!

[LPFAN]

I believe there are some Lufkin people who thought SLC would be easily beaten this year in week 15. I fully understand both teams must get there to settle the arguement. I will go out on a limb....SLC should be considered #1 in the state until someone beats them. Even with the talent Lufkin returns, SLC will play them a VERY good game if they meet in week 15. If they were to play now, I think SLC beats them again. I fully believe SLC is in Lufkin's head. I believe they are better right now. They are better coached and much better prepared.

I will say, however, Lufkin has my respect and they are my second favorate team to follow. If or when SLC goes down, I WILL be in Lufkin's corner ALL THE WAY. With that said, i don't think SLC losses to Lufkin now or in week 15. SLC has reloaded successfully and will get better as the weeks go. I believe SLC has Lufkin's number!!
I am not one of those fans. I don't know why some get so hyped up over what is on paper. I don't think SLC is in the players heads. I think they think every year that they can beat SLC. The problem is just that SLC is EXTREMELY well coached, better prepared, and EXTREMELY disciplined. SLC is just a MACHINE that never quits. Lufkin has a great team but SLC is #1 until someone beats them.

[dragonsdaddy]

some teams match up better than others. lps offense allows them to play toe to toe with slc. they also focus enough of their resources and energy on defense to play well against the spread. they have the athletes to get the job done. they have the recipe i printed several years ago, but luckily for us, so far hasn't been able to get the gumbo done by gametime. it'll happen someday. til then, it has been a pretty tasty series.

[implacable44]

Why would you do that? He "moved up" by moving to Southlake about 10 years ago. I remember it well. :D

Knowing him, he may just "high five" me anyway.


did he really move up ?? I mean, when I saw him at the Turkey bowl last year with his sons he seemed to be disinerested in Southlake. His son's play baseball anyway - I saw im at two games when we were in Chappy's box but he left early both times.

God thing for you -- your Zip Code isn't a temple requirement.