La Vernia vs. Wharton

[LV_Bearfan]

Contrasting styles in this one. Thoughts?

[bag-o-chips]

Navarro beat them last year. Contain the speed they have a lot of it! The Slot T got them last year so control the clock.

[Pudlugger]

Navarro beat them last year. Contain the speed they have a lot of it! The Slot T got them last year so control the clock.

I agree clock control ball, control with a solid running game to keep the Tiger offense off the field is the way to beat Wharton. Yoakum tried to match their run and gun style and couldn't contain them on defense. This match-up favors a solid running team like LV. I think LV wins by 13.

[Gone Fishing]

LV has a solid run game with a little passing. Their OL is very good. If Wharton chunks it then LV DB's need to step it up a little.

[YTBulldogs]

Bo will have them prepared. I agree, LV dominate against a run team. Need to shore up the pass D, and keep that world class speed in check. I'd play off of them 15 yards and keep everything in front of them. Bo will have a game plan. Can the kids execute it, is the question. Two quality staffs. Should be an exciting games for the fans.

[Papá Oso]

Game at Cuero Friday at 7:30.

[YTBulldogs]

Game at Cuero Friday at 7:30.

Nice.

[WhartonTigers]

Looking forward to a good hard fight next Friday. I believe we are getting a little better at defending the slot t. This will be our 3rd time this year facing that offense.

[YTBulldogs]

Looking forward to a good hard fight next Friday. I believe we are getting a little better at defending the slot t. This will be our 3rd time this year facing that offense.

LV don't run it.:doh: Far from it.

[LV_Bearfan]

LV don't run it.:doh: Far from it.

Yep. No illusions here. Just have to tackle the guy with the ball.

[Snotbubbles]

Unlike Yokum. These Bears will smack you in the mouth. Your faster by far, but--they will adjust to contain and make you pay. OL stays on blocks and drives your butt into the ground. They will power run and mix in the pass. The lefty QB is very good and a lil' spark plug leading that offense. I see them slowing it down though with the power game.

Their aggressive style will frustrate ya all night.

LV 28
Wharton 7

[iFootball]

Wharton will score more than one touchdown.

[bd62]

Game at Cuero Friday at 7:30.

Super .I plan on being at that one. YT is so right about playing back against those fast receivers of Wharton Yoakum didn't and they got burnt 3 times.

[WhartonTigers]

Unlike Yokum. These Bears will smack you in the mouth. Your faster by far, but--they will adjust to contain and make you pay. OL stays on blocks and drives your butt into the ground. They will power run and mix in the pass. The lefty QB is very good and a lil' spark plug leading that offense. I see them slowing it down though with the power game.

Their aggressive style will frustrate ya all night.

LV 28
Wharton 7

Joke of the day! we will score at will too much speed....

[LV_Bearfan]

Joke of the day! we will score at will too much speed....

One bold prediction deserves another I guess.

[bag-o-chips]

Same thought process last year with Navarro as well. If LV is on and holds the ball you will not score at will.

[speedbump]

Bo will have them prepared. I agree, LV dominate against a run team. Need to shore up the pass D, and keep that world class speed in check. I'd play off of them 15 yards and keep everything in front of them. Bo will have a game plan. Can the kids execute it, is the question. Two quality staffs. Should be an exciting games for the fans.

If you can't put pressure on the QB play after play after play,it won't matter where your CBs play.

[LV_Bearfan]

If you can't put pressure on the QB play after play after play,it won't matter where your CBs play.
There will be pressure.

[LV_Bearfan]

There will be pressure.i think containment after pressure will be the tough part.

[44INAROW]

Game at Cuero Friday at 7:30.

Excellent choice... Gobbler stadium will be rocking... I will make my prediction later. Gotta get more "scoop" on the Bears😜👏🏈


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[hookandladder]

If Wharton's offense continues to click like they did against Yoakum, I see Wharton pulling this one out. I do not think LV has faced a team with Wharton speed , I am looking at another shootout. Going with Wharton in this on, Speed kills down South.

[SHSBulldog00]

I have Wharton winning it 28-21

[LV_Bearfan]

If Wharton's offense continues to click like they did against Yoakum, I see Wharton pulling this one out. I do not think LV has faced a team with Wharton speed , I am looking at another shootout. Going with Wharton in this on, Speed kills down South.
Wharton is technically further South than LV, but your statement is still true about speed if speed is not all you have. Wharton will need to be solid in all facets. Just being fast wont get it done.

[Scoop27]

Tiger defense needs to play better and not give up 30 plus points again

[WhartonTigers]

Wharton is technically further South than LV, but your statement is still true about speed if speed is not all you have. Wharton will need to be solid in all facets. Just being fast wont get it done.

Special Teams is there strongest part, i would hate to be your kicker on 4th down! Wharton executes special teams very well.

[YTBulldogs]

Special Teams is there strongest part, i would hate to be your kicker on 4th down! Wharton executes special teams very well.

:thumbsup: #22 thrives at being on these special teams. Good luck WT. I'd put two on him.

[LV_Bearfan]

Special Teams is there strongest part, i would hate to be your kicker on 4th down! Wharton executes special teams very well.

Should be strength against strength in that area. LV thrives on excellent ST play this year.

[WhartonTigers]

Should be strength against strength in that area. LV thrives on excellent ST play this year.

How many touchdowns do you guys have off of special teams!

[LV_Bearfan]

How many touchdowns do you guys have off of special teams!

Oh, I don't know, at least one ;-) We're kinda slow over here in the South. We've probably returned more than half beyond the 25 though. Sometimes the other team kicks it out of bounds and we get it at the 35, so that helps our average. Sets our boys up with a shorter field but kinda hurts the ball control when you have less than 75 yards to go.

[LV_Bearfan]

How many touchdowns do you guys have off of special teams!

Seriously though, I really don't know. Enough to say we're pretty good at it for sure.
We may not have given one up either. I haven't seen every game. Not sure if we gave one up to Calhoun or not.

[WhartonTigers]

By KEITH MAGEE kmagee@journal-spectator.com | 0 comments
Wharton Coach Tim Finn strives to have a balanced offensive attack, and Friday’s Class 3A Division II bi-district playoff game was just that as the Tigers took a 56-35 win over the Yoakum Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium in Sealy.
The Tigers had 247 yards rushing, led by Dontre Elliott’s 135 yards on 13 carries, and Wharton added 242 yards in the air, led by Leeshad O’Neal’s six catches for 199 yards, as the Tigers won their third straight bi-district playoff for the first time in school history.
Wharton, which improves to 9-2 on the season, advances to the area playoffs next week against La Vernia, which defeated Wimberley on Friday night, 21-7. Details of the game were not finalized at presstime. Check the Wharton Journal-Spectator’s Facebook page when details are finalized.
It was the second straight year that the two teams met in bi-district, and Yoakum got off to a good start when the Bulldogs scored first on a 57-yard pass from Trevontaie Hights to Austin McCoy for a 6-0 lead with 9:55 left in the first quarter.
The Tigers responded with three touchdowns in the first quarter to take a 21-6 lead. Toney Rogers got the first score on a 26-yard run with 8:29 to go in the period. Eluid Guajardo added the extra point. Guajardo was good on all eight extra points.
Rogers scored his second TD on a 5-yard run with 3:01 to go, and quarterback Joseph Krenek threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to O’Neal with 31 seconds left as the Tigers led 21-6.
Wharton’s Taylor Skinner scored on a 30-yard blocked punt return to give the Tigers a 28-6 advantage, but Yoakum responded with a 57-yard run by Hights with 9:06 left. T.J. Hights added the two-point conversion to cut Wharton’s lead to 28-14.
The Tigers scored again when Chris Green returned a fumble 49 yards with 5:41 left in the second quarter. Wharton led at the half, 35-14.
Terrance Hall scored for Yoakum on a 1-yard run with 9:52 left in the third, and Edgar Navarilla added the PAT.
However, Wharton responded with a 32-yard pass from Krenek to O’Neal with 6:51 left. Wharton led 42-21 going into the fourth quarter.
Yoakum kept clawing back as Chase Hermes threw a 10-yard pass to McCoy, and Navarilla added the PAT with 10:16 left in the game.
Wharton responded with a 58-yard strike from Krenek to O’Neal with 7:26 left in the game.
Yoakum fought back again with a 15-yard run by Hall and PAT by Navarilla with 3:45 to go.
Wharton finally put it away with a 55-yard run by Dontre Elliott with 2:46 left in the game.
Krenek completed 11 of 15 passes for 242 yards with only one interception.
Yoakum had 290 yards rushing and 204 yards passing for the night.

[WhartonTigers]

im looking for film beyond the calhoun game do you know if that is available? Calhoun really beat you guys to the outside and in the passing game i hope that has gotten better since then...

[LV_Bearfan]

im looking for film beyond the calhoun game do you know if that is available? Calhoun really beat you guys to the outside and in the passing game i hope that has gotten better since then...

I don't know of any film anywhere for the casual viewer. The coaches have the lock-down on that. Yes, that has gotten better. Enough better? We'll see.

[WhartonTigers]

I don't know of any film anywhere for the casual viewer. The coaches have the lock-down on that. Yes, that has gotten better. Enough better? We'll see.

cool looking for a dog fight then, well track meet lol.

[LV_Bearfan]

cool looking for a dog fight then, well track meet lol.

On returns for TD, I'd venture that we've averaged one per game for the season. We have a little wiggle too.

[Snotbubbles]

On returns for TD, I'd venture that we've averaged one per game for the season. We have a little wiggle too.

You had 1 TD via a blocked punt, two TD's on punt returns, and two TD's on KO returns. You gave up no TD's via your special teams.

NOTE: The scoring summary for the Port Lavaca game not included. Those results were not listed on site. Not sure if you scored or gave up a score via special teams in that game.

[LV_Bearfan]

You had 1 TD via a blocked punt, two TD's on punt returns, and two TD's on KO returns. You gave up no TD's via your special teams.


NOTE: The scoring summary for the Port Lavaca game not included. Those results were not listed on site. Not sure if you scored or gave up a score via special teams in that game.

Pretty sure we have more than that, but oh well. Hard to find accurate stats for LV. I remember folks claiming we had six or seven at mid-season.

[Snotbubbles]

Pretty sure we have more than that, but oh well. Hard to find accurate stats for LV. I remember folks claiming we had six or seven at mid-season.

Well, I'm pretty sure you don't. Just thought ya did. Here, look for yourself. Scroll down to the game box scores and see for yourself. Maybe you had four or five against PL? Not likely. Dunno.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/scoreboard/?mkt=sanantonio&site=default&tpl=team&Sport=1&TeamID=4187&SchoolID=&Season=2013&DistrictID=&SearchDate=11%2F18%2F13&SearchDateEnd=11%2F18%2F13&SearchLastName=&SearchFirstName=&Market=11&SearchType=Teams

[whitelightning5]

Has this thread really turned into a special teams battle? It's a pretty simple formula....keep it out of the hands of their most athletic returners. I, for one, know that formula works against Wharton.

[Snotbubbles]

I just hate when inaccurate stat's get posted on here, when all you have to do is look before typing.

[whitelightning5]

I just hate when inaccurate stat's get posted on here, when all you have to do is look before typing.

I can't say that I disagree with that comment. If you've provided a source and someone says its wrong, they better bring something to the party that proves their point.

[LV_Bearfan]

I just hate when inaccurate stat's get posted on here, when all you have to do is look before typing.

I'm sure Oso knows. He'll set us straight. Doesn't really matter. Not so sure I'd depend on SA Sports either. Just cause it's info don't make it accurate info.

[Snotbubbles]

I'm sure Oso knows. He'll set us straight. Doesn't really matter. Not so sure I'd depend on SA Sports either. Just cause it's info don't make it accurate info.

I'm sure he will. Good stuff he looks up and places on here. And, for those schools that submit game reports to mysa.com (as LV does, except the PL game) it's pretty accurate. Especially on return TD's. They don't miss TD's generally.

[LV_Bearfan]

I'm sure he will. Good stuff he looks up and places on here. And, for those schools that submit game reports to mysa.com (as LV does, except the PL game) it's pretty accurate. Especially on return TD's. They don't miss TD's generally.

Okay. Point taken.

[Scoop27]

Does LaVernia have a radio station which has a webcast? or a radio station?

[Papá Oso]

You had 1 TD via a blocked punt, two TD's on punt returns, and two TD's on KO returns. You gave up no TD's via your special teams.

NOTE: The scoring summary for the Port Lavaca game not included. Those results were not listed on site. Not sure if you scored or gave up a score via special teams in that game.

Pretty much spot on, we did have a 85 yd KO return against Calhoun. We've also had at least 4 other long returns where we didn't score and probably that many more called back. Hopefully the penalty issue is behind us, it cost us several big plays this last week in Wimberley.

[SHSBulldog00]

This should be an exciting game.

[YTBulldogs]

Best in region I think SHS.

[SHSBulldog00]

Best in region I think SHS.

Could be

[Papá Oso]

Padilla has LV favorite by 5. A little more than I'd thought it would be but I'd be lying if I didn't say I liked seeing it, he's been right on the money it seems for our games lately. I wonder what effect the weather may play - cold, windy, and very wet is the forecast. Conventional wisdom says the power running team probably has a edge but if the QB can make the throws then I think the WR's have a big advantage on the back end. Is it Friday yet?


Edit - Just saw the Pigskinpreps number, 11? Wow.

PO

[maestro]

Has this thread really turned into a special teams battle? It's a pretty simple formula....keep it out of the hands of their most athletic returners. I, for one, know that formula works against Wharton.

Most of the Wharton momentum and success is due to an outstanding performance on special teams.
Kids must really focus on this part of practice.
And the Bear Backers echo the same.

Both punt teams need to have solid coverage.

So yes, somewhere there is a special teams coach thinking,

YES , my area is getting the publicity this week.

I personally hate that most special teams play cannot be run without a flag thrown somewhere.
It truly can be some of the most exciting plays of the night.

[WhartonTigers]

Does anyone know the weatrher conditions for tomorrow? I keep hearing that there will be a front coming in and a lot of rain

[44INAROW]

Does anyone know the weatrher conditions for tomorrow? I keep hearing that there will be a front coming in and a lot of rain

supposed to be COLD and WINDY with chance of rain.. the Bears and the Tigers will have a nice field to play on, that's for sure.. Who's home/visitors?

[Papá Oso]

Friday:
Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the East at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.

Friday Night:
Overcast with rain showers. Low of 37F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Not going to be pretty.

[whitelightning5]

I don't know much about LV. I've been reading that you guys run the ball effectively. That is the formula to beat Wharton. Run the ball up the gut and control the clock. That has been the only thing to work against them this year. You can't run outside and play sideline to sideline. They have speed. You have to hit them in the mouth. That is what both EC and Bellville did. Correct me if I'm wrong WT, those are the only 2 losses this year.

Weather could play a part in the outcome. I won't say Wharton is finesse, but they do make their living out in space. On offense, they like to play sideline to sideline. In nasty conditions, sometimes its more difficult for these spread offenses.

[WhartonTigers]

I don't know much about LV. I've been reading that you guys run the ball effectively. That is the formula to beat Wharton. Run the ball up the gut and control the clock. That has been the only thing to work against them this year. You can't run outside and play sideline to sideline. They have speed. You have to hit them in the mouth. That is what both EC and Bellville did. Correct me if I'm wrong WT, those are the only 2 losses this year.

Weather could play a part in the outcome. I won't say Wharton is finesse, but they do make their living out in space. On offense, they like to play sideline to sideline. In nasty conditions, sometimes its more difficult for these spread offenses.

Yes sir we lost to both El campo and Bellville, and these two teams had excellent running games and controlled the clock. also i suggest that you scoot your DB's back to 8-10 yds. our recievers have started coming out of there shell when it comes to our passing game...and also i saw that calhoun got to the outside on your defense alot. Containment after coverage will be the best way to shut us down completely.

[YTBulldogs]

Friday:
Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the East at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.

Friday Night:
Overcast with rain showers. Low of 37F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Not going to be pretty.
Finally, football weather. Can't wait for this one. Rains should be gone after front blows in around noonish. Wind will make passing interesting. Both might need to run it more.

[LV_Bearfan]

Excellent forecast.

[Papá Oso]

We've gotten much better since the Calhoun game on both sides of the ball. Offensively our QB is making much better decisions and will tuck it down and get what he can out of a play rather than forcing it like he was earlier in the year. We've moved some LB's and linemen around on D and have seemed to have found a good combo, probably not as big but much faster and meaner when they get there. I promise you the WT players will agree with me on that, between the quickness and stunts there were several plays last week where we meet the RB 2 yards behind the LOS. Also as far Calhoun goes they have a Oline that probably averages nearly 300lbs and stud RB with almost 1900 yards this year so if Wharton is bringing talent like that with them then we might be in for a long night but we'll be ready. The score doesn't reflect it since they scored 2 td's in the last min of the game but with 6 mins to go we were only down 6 points with a couple terrible int's and a long defensive td that was called back, Calhoun coaches had great things to say about our team rightly predicted us having a very successful season after the game. Unfortunate as it may be I think the weather could definitely come into play because I know the game plan I'd employ against our D but not so sure you can pull it off when it's cold, raining, and the wind howling 20 to 30 mph. Won't be long now.

PO

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

Will this game be streamed live? If so, where can I find it?

[Texas Forever]

Yes sir we lost to both El campo and Bellville, and these two teams had excellent running games and controlled the clock. also i suggest that you scoot your DB's back to 8-10 yds. our recievers have started coming out of there shell when it comes to our passing game...and also i saw that calhoun got to the outside on your defense alot. Containment after coverage will be the best way to shut us down completely.

What on earth is wrong with you Wharton Tiger?? Why would you tell someone how to "shut us down completely"? Next you are going to start giving them plays too!! Coaches, parents, board members and even players read this stuff. You must be out of your mind!! The walls have ears my friend!

[LV_Bearfan]

What on earth is wrong with you Wharton Tiger?? Why would you tell someone how to "shut us down completely"? Next you are going to start giving them plays too!! Coaches, parents, board members and even players read this stuff. You must be out of your mind!! The walls have ears my friend!

He's confident that knowing what to stop and stopping it are two different things.

[44INAROW]

What on earth is wrong with you Wharton Tiger?? Why would you tell someone how to "shut us down completely"? Next you are going to start giving them plays too!! Coaches, parents, board members and even players read this stuff. You must be out of your mind!! The walls have ears my friend!

just my 2 cents... If LV needs someone on a football message board to tell them how to shut down a team - they are in big trouble.. but that's just me.. carry on..

I can't wait for the game.. I will be watching the game and listening to the Gobblers on 100.9FM...

[YTBulldogs]

What on earth is wrong with you Wharton Tiger?? Why would you tell someone how to "shut us down completely"? Next you are going to start giving them plays too!! Coaches, parents, board members and even players read this stuff. You must be out of your mind!! The walls have ears my friend!

Trust me, Bo know's what it will take to stop you and your coach know's what it will take to stop them. Not like it was back in the day, when you don't have film/video access to each game your opponent has played. Now, the common fan might not know, and it don't hurt to tell them.

[whitelightning5]

He's confident that knowing what to stop and stopping it are two different things.

I agree. It's no secret how to stop Wharton. All you have to do is execute.

[WhartonTigers]

What on earth is wrong with you Wharton Tiger?? Why would you tell someone how to "shut us down completely"? Next you are going to start giving them plays too!! Coaches, parents, board members and even players read this stuff. You must be out of your mind!! The walls have ears my friend!

Im fine thanks for asking, and u need to read my post over nowhere did i say what will beat us, i mentioned two teams and what they did that beat us, adn there type of offensive style. I see that you only have 16 posts so u are fairly new on here, but this is what discuss on this board. COACHES DONT TAKE ADVICE FROM A MESSAGE BOARD TO HELP THEIR TEAM WIN!

[bd62]

I agree. It's no secret how to stop Wharton. All you have to do is execute.

You not going to stop Wharton. You just need to slow them down. Yoakum played terrible against them and still had close to 500 yds offense
You cant have a punt blocked for a TD and a fumble recovery for TD and beat Wharton.
They are a very good team that's well coached and when they get rolling they are tough. Lavernia had not seen a team with there
Speed . Lavernia is an outstanding team that probably want make the same stupid mistakes Yoakum did so i look for a great game. The key for Lavernia is ball control to keep the ball away from that great speed of Wharton.

[BB BULLS]

You not going to stop Wharton. You just need to slow them down. Yoakum played terrible against them and still had close to 500 yds offense
You cant have a punt blocked for a TD and a fumble recovery for TD and beat Wharton.
They are a very good team that's well coached and when they get rolling they are tough. Lavernia had not seen a team with there
Speed . Lavernia is an outstanding team that probably want make the same stupid mistakes Yoakum did so i look for a great game. The key for Lavernia is ball control to keep the ball away from that great speed of Wharton.

i agree if you can slow them down and keep them in front of you and knock them around little you have chance. if you do that you can get into there heads a little. that said i am still going to go with Wharton in this one.

[GU_81]

You not going to stop Wharton. You just need to slow them down.


I'm curious why you think this. While I agree Wharton has speed, I would hardly call them unstoppable. They have lost 2 games and had 2 other close games (decided by 1 point and 8 points). In all 4 of these games, they scored 25 or less.

While I hesitate to call any team unstoppable, I could at least understand the thought process if the team was undefeated and steamrolled every opponent. Wharton is good, but to me a far cry from unstoppable.

[Papá Oso]

I keep hearing about their speed, just curious are talking about West Columbia 2011 speed?

[whitelightning5]

I'm curious why you think this. While I agree Wharton has speed, I would hardly call them unstoppable. They have lost 2 games and had 2 other close games (decided by 1 point and 8 points). In all 4 of these games, they scored 25 or less.

While I hesitate to call any team unstoppable, I could at least understand the thought process if the team was undefeated and steamrolled every opponent. Wharton is good, but to me a far cry from unstoppable.

They tend to stop themselves pretty often. They have some untimely penalties that negate big plays. They can be undisciplined. I definitely say that they are STOPPABLE. Like I said...they play sideline to sideline and call plays to get their athletes in space. If you have enough discipline to control the edge and defend WR screens, you will be OK. The vertical passing game is adequate, but not great. Just find success running up the middle. Take your 4 yards at a time and control the clock.

[speedbump]

I'm curious why you think this. While I agree Wharton has speed, I would hardly call them unstoppable. They have lost 2 games and had 2 other close games (decided by 1 point and 8 points). In all 4 of these games, they scored 25 or less.

While I hesitate to call any team unstoppable, I could at least understand the thought process if the team was undefeated and steamrolled every opponent. Wharton is good, but to me a far cry from unstoppable.

You're right, they are stoppable. El Campo held them to 65 yards total offense.

[rico]

You're right, they are stoppable. El Campo held them to 65 yards total offense.
That's hard to believe, not saying it isn't true but it's just hard to believe.

[speedbump]

That's hard to believe, not saying it isn't true but it's just hard to believe.

EC had one of the best defenses in the state while they were healthy.

http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/scoreboard/?site=default&mkt=houston&Season=2013&tpl=Boxscore&Sport=1&ID=183543&TeamID=217&SearchType=Teams

[rico]

EC had one of the best defenses in the state while they were healthy.

http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/scoreboard/?site=default&mkt=houston&Season=2013&tpl=Boxscore&Sport=1&ID=183543&TeamID=217&SearchType=Teams
Mighty impressive.

[Snotbubbles]

The ex-Longhorn DE starter (Coach Bo Robinson) will have a worthy, tough Bear defense for this one. They are a chip off their coaches playing style. I assure you that. If LV is one thing, it's tough as hell. Not the fastest, biggest, most talented. But--I'll give them the determination with guts advantage in this one.

[bd62]

I'm curious why you think this. While I agree Wharton has speed, I would hardly call them unstoppable. They have lost 2 games and had 2 other close games (decided by 1 point and 8 points). In all 4 of these games, they scored 25 or less.

While I hesitate to call any team unstoppable, I could at least understand the thought process if the team was undefeated and steamrolled every opponent. Wharton is good, but to me a far cry from unstoppable.
Look they are going to get there yards so that why I say you are not going to stop them but just don't let them get on a roll and just slow them down. Unstopable to me means they can score every possession and that's not the case with Wharton. Ball control is the key for LaVernia.

[Scoop27]

Had a chance to visit with Wharton quarterback Joseph Krenek and his mom who I know real well at this cafe in Hungerford earlier tonight. Very nice and polite guy.

[cards4me]

I agree. It's no secret how to stop Wharton. All you have to do is execute.

I will agree with you on this . If you execute a few of the skilled players your chances will increase greatly. Also the game is on turf not grass so wet conditions are not as bad. The wet ball is not an issue if you have enough game balls on hand .Their is no limit to the number of game balls you can have . All kidding aside I expect this to be a good game. Both teams are well coached and have several outstanding players. Good luck to the Tigers . I hope they are on top of their game

[YTBulldogs]

Had a chance to visit with Wharton quarterback Joseph Krenek and his mom who I know real well at this cafe in Hungerford earlier tonight. Very nice and polite guy.

Was he hoping to have this game at the Swamp?

[LV_Bearfan]

It's a beautiful day for some football!

[Old Green]

It's a beautiful day for some football!Yes indeed ! I will be attending this game .

[LV_Bearfan]

How in the world did Wharton throw it 14 times for 5 yards and 3 ints agains El Campo?
That just seems like a huge contrast to what they have done in some of their other games.

[speedbump]

How in the world did Wharton throw it 14 times for 5 yards and 3 ints agains El Campo?
That just seems like a huge contrast to what they have done in some of their other games.

Constant pressure from the Birds D. He didn't have time to do anything except dump it off to a back a few times and they were down before they took a step.

[Scoop27]

Wharton was just not clicking that night and El Campo played lights out defense.

[speedbump]

Wharton was just not clicking that night and El Campo played lights out defense.

Wharton wasn't clicking because EC had the on and off switch.

[LV_Bearfan]

Constant pressure from the Birds D. He didn't have time to do anything except dump it off to a back a few times and they were down before they took a step.

Hmmmm. I'm curious, can the Wharton QB run well? I'm guessing he's a pocket passer. If so, I really really like our chances. He'll get plenty of pressure. I always assumed he'd be an escape artist I guess. Sounds like not so much.

[44INAROW]

LV - who is home/visitor? I'll be at the game, parked on the Cuero side in the reserved parking @ north end .. (where the student busses for the home side are parked) so I can sit and watch the LV/Wharton game and listen to the Gobblers on 100.9... Good Luck to y'all............... just talked to my husband - he said there are already busses there.. Be careful Driving to the Tiger and Bear fans!

[Scoop27]

I think Tigers are home team

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

Speaking of radio feeds, is there a station carrying this game that I can listen to online from the comfort of my warm cozy home in Houston tonight?

(don't hate, I'll be out in the cold and rain tomorrow in Kingsville)

[Scoop27]

http://www.961kiox.com/

[Papá Oso]

3 and out for Wharton first poss.

[Papá Oso]

7-0 lv

[Papá Oso]

Wharton 0 total yards in first 3 possessions.

[Papá Oso]

14-0

[44INAROW]

Wharton 0 total yards in first 3 possessions.

And I think negative punting yards. 😳 The Bears looking sharp!!!!!


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[Papá Oso]

21-0

Power over speed so far.

[Papá Oso]

21-7

[Papá Oso]

21-7 half. One of those bad penalties I talked about helped them out before half. We can't give up 40 yard TD's on 4th and 13 either. Need to get a couple more td's when we have the wind in the 2nd half.

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

Listening to this game online. La Vernia sounds like they're pretty solid. It's unfortunate Wharton seems to have come out completely flat.

[Papá Oso]

Not built for these conditions is probably a better assessment, the wr's have gotten behind us but they've only hooked up once. We can play better than we have as well on O, defense is playing up to par though.

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

Not built for these conditions is probably a better assessment, the wr's have gotten behind us but they've only hooked up once.

Is there any precipitation down in Cuero? Or is it just freakin' cold?

[Papá Oso]

Cold with 15 to 20 mph wind and higher gust. Drizzled earlier and can start up again at any time.

[44INAROW]

Is there any precipitation down in Cuero? Or is it just freakin' cold?

It's just cold and the wind is howling. Had sprinkles earlier but nothing right now.


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[Papá Oso]

Big drive there by LV.

27-7

[Papá Oso]

Going to 4th

27-7

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

La Vernia sounds solid. But Wharton also seems to have come out really really flat for this game.

[Papá Oso]

34-7

[Papá Oso]

41-7

2mins left

Not sure about coming out flat seems more like the Mike Tyson quote about everyone having plan until they get hit?

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

41-7

2mins left

Not sure about coming out flat seems more like the Mike Tyson quote about everyone having plan until they get hit?

You may be right on that one, sir.

[Snotbubbles]

Unlike Yokum. These Bears will smack you in the mouth. Your faster by far, but--they will adjust to contain and make you pay. OL stays on blocks and drives your butt into the ground. They will power run and mix in the pass. The lefty QB is very good and a lil' spark plug leading that offense. I see them slowing it down though with the power game.

Their aggressive style will frustrate ya all night.

LV 28
Wharton 7

About what I thought. Did it like I figured here. Bo knows football. Congrats LV. Next.

[LV_Bearfan]

About what I thought. Did it like I figured here. Bo knows football. Congrats LV. Next.

Your bold prediction was right.

The one about Wharton scoring at will, not so much.

[Scoop27]

Doubt if Tigers had 100 total yards and maybe 5 first downs

[Scoop27]

Hard to believe the play by play guy was critiszing coaches and players during the broadcast

[Snotbubbles]

Your bold prediction was right.

The one about Wharton scoring at will, not so much.

I can assure you I didn't predict Wharton scoring at will. I really didn't see them scoring at all on Bo. #9 got behind #10 and a perfect pass delivered. Only mistake LV "D" had all night.

[LV_Bearfan]

I can assure you I didn't predict Wharton scoring at will. I really didn't see them scoring at all on Bo. #9 got behind #10 and a perfect pass delivered. Only mistake LV "D" had all night.

Not implying that you said that. Someone said it after you made your prediction.

[YTBulldogs]

LV not fancy. Man on man style. But, they are determined and it's all business between the lines for them. RB's carried several would be tacklers for extra yards, to ensure a first down and keep drives going. QB sneak, all knew it was coming, and #7 goes to the house from around 35 out. Amazing. They will pop you in the mouth too. I see them going VERY far. Congrats, I enjoyed the show. My toes were frozen. Kid's were making comments, "it's fun at the beach" during warmups. Nothing was gonna stop them here.

[Blue42]

Wow the Bears on a roll but D2 I thought they had larger #s then that.

[YTBulldogs]

Wow the Bears on a roll but D2 I thought they had larger #s then that.

What happens when a 2-8 Sam Houston gets in.

[Papá Oso]

Wow the Bears on a roll but D2 I thought they had larger #s then that.

Pleasanton and Somerset are both larger and went D1.

[Scoop27]

http://www.journal-spectator.com/sports/article_3cb95894-545c-11e3-b475-0019bb2963f4.html

[Papá Oso]

Thanks Scoop, hadn't seen the stats yet. 87 total yards given up with about half of that being on 2 plays, our D especially the front 7 are peaking at the right time. #44 was living in their back field all night and he doesn't miss very often. Offensively we've played better, #8 gave us a big lift several times throughout the game when #4 would get into his hopping around mode trying to break a long one instead just hitting hole with power and taking his 5 to 7 yards. QB had another mistake free game and just does what needs to be done and has come so far as a runner that teams better start accounting for him on the edge. Special teams never were much of a factor although LV probably won that phase as well with the fumble recovery we had against their punter and the roughing the kicker call on them that extended a drive by us that resulted in a td. They had one decent ko return where we had the runner surrounded but somehow escaped for a nice return of about 30 yards. Congrats to Wharton on a successful season, they have the athletes to keep the recent winning tradition going into the future. I'll be excited to see what our D can do against either one the offenses we could face next week, I have a preference but I think I'll keep that to myself at least for now :).


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[Snotbubbles]

I think PI and their 34+ seniors can edge past OG today. But, OG play's solid (reminds me of a LV team. Getting the most out of kids not as fast or big). A LV/PI game would be awesome. Love to see Bo do his game planning magic against a team that will be just as disciplined IMO. Boy, the Bears followed this recent game plan to a T.

I'll have to ponder my prediction a while. I still give OG a slim chance versus PI. Need to see who LV will really play against next week.