Wylie v Iowa Park Scrimmage

[ccmom]

Here's the summary from ARN...

http://m.reporternews.com/news/2012/aug/23/wylie-bulldogs-shine-in-second-scrimmage/?partner=RSS

[Sweetwater Red]

I just saw this on Twiiter. It's unrelated to the scrimmage but about Wylie nonetheless.

2012 LSG Team Preview — Abilene Wylie Bulldogs

August 24, 2012 By Michael Wright Leave a Comment


2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Abilene Wylie Bulldogs



Team: Abilene Wylie Bulldogs (4-3A)

Team Site: Go Bulldogs!

Colors: Purple/Gold

Stadium: Bulldog Stadium

Enrollment: 927 — 2nd largest in the district out of 6 schools

2012 Schedule:
@ Argyle
Bridgeport
Graham
@ Brownwood
Lubbock Estacado
@ Big Spring **
Monahans **
@ Midland Greenwood **
@ Snyder **
Sweetwater **

Coach: Hugh Sandifer (26 Years) 223-92-4 (#1 in all-time coaching wins at Abilene Wylie; 223-92-4 all-time coaching record

Returning Lettermen: 26

Returning Starters: Offense: 4 Defense: 4

Key Players:
* RB Garrett Martin 1,275 yards 12 TDs rushing Dist. Offensive MVP
* OL Riley Olson
* LB Cole Townsend 97 tackles
* OL John Lauve
* OL Deandre Key
* QB Taylor Grant
* QB JR Blake Frampton
* RB Hunter Calhoun
* RB Zerrie Mack
* LB Jake Linn
* DB Shante Brown
* DL Jonathan Bott

Notes:
* Have gone 12-12 over the past 2 seasons
■Mike Says: The Bulldogs only bring back 8 starters but have 26 lettermen from last years playoff team. This years team will feature a good running game led by RB Martin and a strong offensive line. Look for them to go 6-4 or 7-3 in the regular season and battle Monahans for the district championship. They would be the Division I team in the playoffs and should make it to at least the Regionals.
■Chris Says: Abilene Wylie will likely get off to a slow start between the tough pre-district schedule and new kids stepping into starting positions. Once they get rolling though, the Bulldogs will do fine. Expect them to be in the battle for the District 4-3A title and go a couple rounds deep before one of multiple weapon teams knocks them out of the playoffs.

Last Years Record: 7-5 overall 3-1 District

2011 Games:
at Rockdale (4-6) (W 35-14)
vs Stephenville (11-3) (L 14-42)
at Graham (5-6) (W 21-7)
vs Waco (7-4) (L 15-31)
vs Lucas Lovejoy (8-4) (L 17-21)
at Lubbock Estacado (8-4) (W 30-29)
vs Sweetwater (4-6)* (W 20-15)
at Big Spring (0-10)* (W 30-7)
vs Snyder (11-2)* (L 20-34)
at Brownwood (8-5)* (W 36-16)

Playoffs: Division I Regionals
vs Burkburnett (6-5) (at Justin Northwest) (W 28-17) Bi-District
vs Alvarado (14-1) (at NRH Birdville) (L 0-31) Regionals

History:
* Ranks #25 (Up 1 spot from 2010) in the 2012 LSG Team Of The Decade Rankings
* Ranks #41 in Class 3A All-Time Winning %
* 18 consecuvite playoff appearances
* 13-6 vs. Graham since 1994 including 3-0 in the playoffs
* All-Time Playoff Record 42-23
* 12-5 playoff record over last 5 years
* All-Time Record: 409-306-21 57.00% 736 games
* Playoff History : (24) 1949,1951,1984,1987,1990,1992,1994,1995,1996,1997, 1998,1999,2000
2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010, 2011

Bi-District — 1949, 1951, 1987, 1997, 2001
Area — 1984, 1992, 1996
Regionals — 1990, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2011
Quarterfinals — 2005
Semifinals — 1994, 2003, 2007, 2008
Runner Up — 2000, 2009
State Champions — 2004

Championship History: (3) 1-2
2000 3A Division I – Gatesville 14, Abilene Wylie 10
2004 3A Division I – Abilene Wylie 17, Cuero 14
2009 3A Division I – Gilmer43, Abilene Wylie 26

Last 5 year record: 46-20

Last 10 year record: 95-37


http://lonestargridiron.com/2012/08/24/2012-lsg-team-preview-abilene-wylie-bulldogs/

[Pendragon13]

Didn't make it to this one either, but heard some good things. Last week vs Vernon wasn't bad, and this week even better which is always a good sign. The only thing that bothers me is that I'm not sure Vernon/Iowa Park (no disrespect) are the best way to gauge the team. Monahans always gave us a tough scrimmage that set the tone for the season...and since that isn't possible anymore due to district, I think Sandifer should look at some 4A schools for future scrimmages. In any case, week 0 with Argyle will be a pretty good indication of what kind of team we have this year..

[Macarthur]

I've been told that the Hawks are gonna struggle again.

However, I have been told that Ponder's son is going to be a really good QB for the Hawks. I don't know his classification.

[Bosqueville]

[QUOTE=Pendragon13;1686313]Didn't make it to this one either, but heard some good things. Last week vs Vernon wasn't bad, and this week even better which is always a good sign. The only thing that bothers me is that I'm not sure Vernon/Iowa Park (no disrespect) are the best way to gauge the team. Monahans always gave us a tough scrimmage that set the tone for the season...and since that isn't possible anymore due to district, I think Sandifer should look at some 4A schools for future scrimmages. In any case, week 0 with Argyle will be a pretty good indication of what kind of team we have this year..[/QUOT

I miss the Vernon of the mid-90's!!

[hawkfan]

I've been told that the Hawks are gonna struggle again.

However, I have been told that Ponder's son is going to be a really good QB for the Hawks. I don't know his classification.

His son is a freshman and I have already heard people complaining about it. I think I'll just wait and see.

[cookiemonster]

Give him a chance!! I guarantee Coach Ponder doesn't want to start a Freshman at QB and definitely doesn't want to put his son in that position. Problem is he owes it to the program and the Srs to give the Hawks the best chance to win and it looks like that might come with his Freshman son at QB. This decision will be alot more of a selfless act than most will give him credit for. His sons best interest would be kicking tail at the Freshman level and taking over next year but how do you look those Srs in the eyes if you know that you are not giving them the best chance to win. Coach Ponder what ever you decide I hope people will respect it and root for the Hawks. Good luck my friend!!

[Macarthur]

I agree that he's almost in a no win situation.