Region 2 GOTW: Celina @ Argyle

[orange machine]

Might as well get started. Argyle has owned Celina the last 4 or 5 meetings is this the year Celina avenge themselves or does Argyle keep rolling?

[Celina8]

Celina is a better team than they have been in the last two years, but no they will not beat Argyle.

[marler1972]

On what basis do you say that? Have you seen Argyle play this year?

[orange machine]

Here is my spin. I went and watched Argyle yesterday and although they are a good solid team they are light years away from last year's squad no offense Eagle folks yall graduated some awsome players. The Argyle offense will be tough to stop because of Rolston and #5 is quick and shifty. If Celina lines up in 10-1 I'm afraid it will be a long night, zone read cut back by Rolston. Our ends would need to stay home and squat, but then Argyle would pull a lead blocker and kick the end out. Again just my observation of what Argyle does and what the past has showed us, I don't like the 10-1 against the Eagles.

Argyle's defense is very susceptible in the running and passing game. The Eagles in the past have been able to dominate the line of scrimmage this year they are undersized compared to most years and we're not able to control the line if scrimmage against a small denison oline. Celina looks more comfortable in the full house backfield and has been very effective in it this year. I would line up and say here we come stop us if you can and I would pound the ball and pass off of the run.

[orange machine]

Anybody from Argyle want to jump in here?

[JJWalker]

Whichever team is wearing black wins this one.

[Celina8]

Neither team wore black last week. Argyle was red and white at Jerry world and for those that keep saying they are a lot smaller this year...The team I saw Friday looked pretty good size with a lot of speed.

[firstdown]

No, not really. It's just another tune up game to get ready for district. Celina is much improved and we graduated a ton and are small and slow this year. I'm thinking the bobcats avenge the last few whippings they've received.

[Aguilafanatico]

No, not really. It's just another tune up game to get ready for district. Celina is much improved and we graduated a ton and are small and slow this year. I'm thinking the bobcats avenge the last few whippings they've received.

:evilgrin:

[orange machine]

Nobody said anything about being small and or slow. Argyle is still a force to recon ed with for sure. Celina will need to play a great game.

[d0tc0m]

If my history is correct, and I'd sure like to think it is, the last time Celina beat Argyle was in 2008 (and that just so happens to be the last Celina/Argyle game I've been able to see). So it's safe to say there hasn't been a team that's had Celina's number in the past decade quite like the Eagles. I actually haven't seen either of these teams play in the past few years, so any insight I can give is a complete fabrication. I know that Argyle has turned into what Celina used to be back in the streak era and mid-to-late 2000s. So even if the talent pool is 'somewhat down' the edge has still gotta go to Argyle based on recent history.

That said, having talked with a few people 'in the know,' it seems like this year's Celina team has a bit of that chemistry and fire that drove all the great Bobcats of yore. So I'm hoping this will finally be the season the Bobcats get back on top, not only of this rivalry, but of 4A football in general. A seven-year title drought is just too long.

[bobcat1]

No, not really. It's just another tune up game to get ready for district. Celina is much improved and we graduated a ton and are small and slow this year. I'm thinking the bobcats avenge the last few whippings they've received.


:evilgrin:

Y'all aren't funny. I know what's coming.

[orange machine]

Is it time to circle the wagons?

[JJWalker]

This loss will not matter in the grand scheme of things.

[Pudlugger]

I'm going to go with Argyle in a close one. I very well could be wrong as those Bobcats play darn good football.

[Gen.Pat]

I heard Argyle is huge.

[orange machine]

I heard Argyle is huge.

There oline has good size, but not near as big as the last few years. There d line is also smaller than years past. For me Argyle doesn't have the flashy players like the last few years. In saying that I don't mean there not good because they are still very good and Celina will need to play a great game to win.

[Gen.Pat]

Thanks I had a friend who watched them play in week one and he said they were huge and compare to most of our teams in Johnson County they probably are.

[orange machine]

Thanks I had a friend who watched them play in week one and he said they were huge and compare to most of our teams in Johnson County they probably are.

Argyle's oline probably averages around 240, there d line is probably 205 or 210. Celina's oline averages 6'1 275, and d line is 200.

[Aguilafanatico]

Argyle's oline probably averages around 240, there d line is probably 205 or 210. Celina's oline averages 6'1 275, and d line is 200.

Objects in your orange colored glasses may be larger than they appear?

[orange machine]

Objects in your orange colored glasses may be larger than they appear?

Lol I lost those glasses last year.

[Aguilafanatico]

Lol I lost those glasses last year.

He we can hang with our little slow guys.

[orange machine]

He we can hang with our little slow guys.

Oh stop don't go there lol, I never said Argyle was slow or little. Argyle still has a very good team and will win there district and get better as the year goes. Yall lost a ton of talent and D1 players so Argyle isn't as stout as they were the last few years, but that doesn't mean yall are not good and wont make another run. It just means it might be more of challenge then it has been, nothing wrong with that!

[JJWalker]

Is it true that Nathan Elliott won't pass?

[JJWalker]

Is it true that Nathan Elliott won't pass?

Rumor has it that he just plans on keeping the ball and running all over Argyle.

[The Herd]

Argyle averages 253 on the oline. 285 -Lt 280 - LG 210 - C 260 - RG 230 RT

[orange machine]

Argyle averages 253 on the oline. 285 -Lt 280 - LG 210 - C 260 - RG 230 RT

Well they didn't look that big to me but I was only off by 13 lbs lol.

[orange machine]

It sure is quiet what's going on???

[LionFan72]

Argyle by 14, could be more if pressed.

[Celina8]

It sure is quiet what's going on???

It just tells me that fans from both communities are not as confident about the outcome for their team this Friday. They may believe their team will win but they are not 100% sure.

[orange machine]

It just tells me that fans from both communities are not as confident about the outcome for their team this Friday. They may believe their team will win but they are not 100% sure.
Maybe so who knows I just know the last few years have seen lots of talk.

[firstdown]

It sure is quiet what's going on???

Not much going on over here. Kids all have graduated and I'm dove hunting every morning and afternoon. Don't know much about our team this year but if the talent is even which by what I hear it probably is, I'll take my Eagles by 10 just based on coaching....You boys sure do miss Butch.

[Eagle Nation]

This game will be televised @ 1030pm on KXTA in the Metroplex.

[JJWalker]

I hope Celina gets this one. This forum is much more interesting if Celina is making an obvious run at a championship.

[regaleagle]

Pardon me for interjecting....since I no longer live in Argyle. But I'll agree with firstdown. If Coach Rodgers and his staff can move the team forward weekly with the athletes that are on the team...they are mainly young...then Argyle will always be in the game til the last seconds. It's the program, the staff, the players, the mentality....all those things. When you play Argyle....that's what you're playing. They may not be favored to win, but don't ever discount that winning is part of the culture.

[bobcat1]

Not much going on over here. Kids all have graduated and I'm dove hunting every morning and afternoon. Don't know much about our team this year but if the talent is even which by what I hear it probably is, I'll take my Eagles by 10 just based on coaching....You boys sure do miss Butch. Need any help with the dove hunting? :2thumbsup

[firstdown]

Need any help with the dove hunting? :2thumbsup

You live in a prime area, I was just wondering how the birds are in your neck of the woods.

[bobcat1]

You live in a prime area, I was just wondering how the birds are in your neck of the woods.
I actually live in Sanger now and the birds are almost non-existent here. I've been hunting in Woodson on the weekends and limited every time. It's just a long drive.

[orange machine]

This is crazy we have two top 10 teams playing and it's silent!

[d0tc0m]

I see Celina is kinda going back to basics for the game tomorrow, sporting white lids with the old orange 'C' ... I always hated the switch to orange helmets anyway.

[orange machine]

I see Celina is kinda going back to basics for the game tomorrow, sporting white lids with the old orange 'C' ... I always hated the switch to orange helmets anyway.

yea helmets look great.

[d0tc0m]

Yeah, they really do. Love the white out look! Now, hopefully the new goodies will get the boys even a little more fired up ... just in case they needed an extra reason. I mean, like you said, two Top 10 teams, classic rivalry ... what's not to love?

[d0tc0m]

Any JV/freshman scores from tonight?

[orange machine]

Any JV/freshman scores from tonight?

Freshmen won from what I'm told the Celina Jv team was up by 10 and some misfortunes happened and they ended up losing.

[Celina8]

I was expecting a lot more people posting regarding this game too, but it is just not going to happen. Now I will tell you that if Celina wins there will be plenty who will come out from the shadows and will start posting which I think would be great as it makes for a much more exciting forum. I still think Argyle wins this game as they have dropped from last years State Championship team but not that much. Celina has improved as a team especially from what they have been the last two years, however I do not think they have improved enough to beat Argyle. If I am wrong which I really do hope I am then it will be Monday before I have a chance to eat any crow as I will be out of town till Monday. I know , the biggest game of the year and I will miss it, but responsibilities require my attentions elsewhere this weekend.

[orange machine]

I was expecting a lot more people posting regarding this game too, but it is just not going to happen. Now I will tell you that if Celina wins there will be plenty who will come out from the shadows and will start posting which I think would be great as it makes for a much more exciting forum. I still think Argyle wins this game as they have dropped from last years State Championship team but not that much. Celina has improved as a team especially from what they have been the last two years, however I do not think they have improved enough to beat Argyle. If I am wrong which I really do hope I am then it will be Monday before I have a chance to eat any crow as I will be out of town till Monday. I know , the biggest game of the year and I will miss it, but responsibilities require my attentions elsewhere this weekend.

excuses excuse lol.

[Aguilafanatico]

Who is Argyle playing this week? When do we play Graham?
Lol.... Not too concerned. Many are saying Argyle is overrated. Maybe they are right now but rest assured, there is no shortage of talent on this roster. They are just younger than last year and lost some leaders. They are 2-0 and in my opinion have played a tougher schedule so far than 2-0 Celina. The team has been hearing all this over-rated, not as good as last year talk as well. I expect them to respond.

Eagles roll at home tonight.

[orange machine]

Who is Argyle playing this week? When do we play Graham?
Lol.... Not too concerned. Many are saying Argyle is overrated. Maybe they are right now but rest assured, there is no shortage of talent on this roster. They are just younger than last year and lost some leaders. They are 2-0 and in my opinion have played a tougher schedule so far than 2-0 Celina. The team has been hearing all this over-rated, not as good as last year talk as well. I expect them to respond.

Eagles roll at home tonight.

Bout time somebody got vocal! What's your prediction on the score?

[Aguilafanatico]

Bout time somebody got vocal! What's your prediction on the score?

No more handicapping for me (I am making another donation to "my guy" this week). I just like the Eagles, especially playing at home this week. Should be fun to watch. Wish I was playing.
You coming?

[marler1972]

I will be there, but first we will be make a stop at Fuzzy Tacos!!!!!!!!

[Aguilafanatico]

I will be there, but first we will be make a stop at Fuzzy Tacos!!!!!!!!

I will be at Fuzzys for pre game as well. I will be the one in the Argyle Eagles shirt.

[Celina8]

I think again the key to this game is which team will be able to stop the other's ground game. Weather could be a factor for tonights game, but both teams have to play in it.

[orange machine]

No more handicapping for me (I am making another donation to "my guy" this week). I just like the Eagles, especially playing at home this week. Should be fun to watch. Wish I was playing.
You coming?

Yes sir.

[Aguilafanatico]

Pardon me for interjecting....since I no longer live in Argyle. But I'll agree with firstdown. If Coach Rodgers and his staff can move the team forward weekly with the athletes that are on the team...they are mainly young...then Argyle will always be in the game til the last seconds. It's the program, the staff, the players, the mentality....all those things. When you play Argyle....that's what you're playing. They may not be favored to win, but don't ever discount that winning is part of the culture.

Interject all you want Regal. Good seeing you on the thread.

[orange machine]

I have so many mixed emotions about this game. Celina has the talent to win that's for sure, but them Argylian coaches know how to cook stuff up.

[Eagle Nation]

It will be packed tonight. It's our Pink Out game and Middle School night.

[orange machine]

It will be packed tonight. It's our Pink Out game and Middle School night.
Awsome Celina is busting out some new gear so both teams should be excited.

[d0tc0m]

Well, i looked up last-minute plane tickets to Dallas a little earlier. I thought I might be able to catch a flight and get to Argyle in time for kickoff. Unfortunately, I don't have a spare $750 lying around for the trip. I really hope this is a great game, though!

[Eagle Nation]

Channel 5 was at the pep rally today. Don't forget the game will be televised 11pm on channel 21.

[regaleagle]

Argyle wins the toss and defers to the 2nd half. Celina will recieve, so Argyle will be kicking it to open the 1st half here in Argyle. The gametime weather has a stout 25mph north wind(field runs n/s) with a constant drizzle and temperature in the 60s. On Wed. the high was over !00. Both teams will have to play in this changed weather. Nathan Elliot is a Sr. QB for the Celina Bobcats. Celina will go S to N to start the game. The kick goes into the end zone. Celina will take the ball to start on their 25 yd. line. Here we go.

[regaleagle]

3rd and 10 Elliot hits a reciever over the middle to the 50 yd. line for a first down.

[regaleagle]

Elliot takes a keeper to the 30 yd. line for another first. On the next play, Celina rb takes it down to the Argyle 7. Next play Celina scores on a qb draw. Celina goes for 2 pt. conversion and completes the pass. Celina drives it 75 yds. in 6 plays to open the scoring. Celina 8-0.

[regaleagle]

Argyle takes the kick on the ensuing kickoff and starts at their own 46. 1st and 10 and now the EAgles will have their try.

[regaleagle]

On 1st down Gage McCook runs it down to the Celina 15 yd. line.

[regaleagle]

On 3rd Ralston takes in it from the 14 yd line for a TD. Argyle opts to kick the extra point. Argyle scores in 4 plays on their 1st series. There have been 10 offensive plays so far in this game.
Celina 8 Argyle 7

[bobcat1]

22-13 Celina over Argyle Halftime

[orange machine]

Halftime

[JJWalker]

Game over ... Man!

[bobcat1]

Celina 22 Argyle 21

[bobcat1]

Argyle scores again Argyle missed Pat Argyle 27 Celina 22

[bobcat1]

Argyle 34 Celina 22 9 minutes left.

[regaleagle]

Cooper Rodgers to Hunter Markwardt for 37 yd. TD pass. Still lots of time left in the 4th.

Argyle 34
Celina 22

[bobcat1]

cooper rodgers to hunter markqwardt for 37 yd. Td pass. Still lots of time left in the 4th.

Argyle 34
argyle 22
lol!

[regaleagle]

OOPS....but I fixed it, bobcat1. When Nathan Elliot went out, the Celina offense hasn't been as good. Looks like I spoke too soon....there goes Alexander on a long run for a Celina score.

[bobcat1]

Celina scores Argyle 34 Celina 29

[bobcat1]

The winner is going to have to play defense sometime.

[bobcat1]

Argyle scores again. The ManChild Nick Ralston again. Argyle 41 Celina 29 4 minutes left

[regaleagle]

Ralston takes it 28 yds for another Argyle score on a fairly long drive. A little over 4 mins. left now.

Argyle 41
Celina 29

[bobcat1]

Argyle intercepts the sophomore QB2..... Ball game

[regaleagle]

Argyle intercepts a Bobcat pass on the 38 yd. line and takes over possession with about 3 mins. left.

[regaleagle]

Looks like Argyle will punt on 4th and 7 with 1:20 left. Sr. qb Elliot went out in the first half after looking very strong to start the game. Unfortunate for Nathan Elliot in his senior season. Not sure the extent of his injury, but he continued to play several plays after the hit before not returning.

[regaleagle]

Argyle faked the punt and made a firstdown. Then Argyle worked it down and Ralston took it to the one yd. line with 15 secs. Argyle will take a knee.

[regaleagle]

Argyle faked the punt and made a firstdown. Then Argyle worked it down and Ralston took it to the one yd. line with 15 secs. Argyle will take a knee. Okay, that's it.

Argyle 41
Celina 29

[bobcat1]

Argyle takes a knee and shows class at the goal line. Much more than the announcers. They wanted another score. Final 41 -29 Argyle wins

[bobcat1]

Looks like Argyle will punt on 4th and 7 with 1:20 left. Sr. qb Elliot went out in the first half after looking very strong to start the game. Unfortunate for Nathan Elliot in his senior season. Not sure the extent of his injury, but he continued to play several plays after the hit before not returning.
It was the first Quarter. Hope he heals quick. Good game nonetheless. Congrats Argyle!

[CHS_89]

Sounds like a good game. Still like our chances for a run this year. Get well Nathan! Go Cats! Congrats Argyle. See you down the road

[orange machine]

Good game but so unfortunate. After Elliot went out Celina was one dimensional running the ball. This was the 1st game the backup qb has ever played in.

[CHS_89]

What happened on the injury?

[garciap77]

Hey what happened to my sticky?

[CHS_89]

It came un-stuck Garcia

[garciap77]

Where are all the pics.

[JJWalker]

I hope the Celina QB heals up quickly and the Bobcats have a good rest of the season.

[regaleagle]

I thought the Celina Soph backup QB did an admirable job considering the circumstances. It was obvious that Elliot was a main cog in the Celina offensive attack. When he returns, this team will be further along as will the young soph qb. Look for the Bobcats to make some noise in the playoffs....Elliot should be back by then.

[Pudlugger]

Hats off to the Eagles on a convincing win against a fine Celina football team. Argyle remains on top.

[regaleagle]

I can hear the Grahamites from here, haha. Argyle will be in their house next week. I'ma hoping they'll be cordial to us.

[Aguilafanatico]

I can hear the Grahamites from here, haha. Argyle will be in their house next week. I'ma hoping they'll be cordial to us.

Eagles grew up tonight! Big game vs a more experienced, and feisty Celina team. Proud of the Eagles tonight! Many of our players know and respect Nathan and are pulling for him to make a quick recovery. However don't take anything away from the way this team responded tonight. A big win!

[orange machine]

Eagles grew up tonight! Big game vs a more experienced, and feisty Celina team. Proud of the Eagles tonight! Many of our players know and respect Nathan and are pulling for him to make a quick recovery. However don't take anything away from the way this team responded tonight. A big win!

Well said. When Nathan went out of the game Celina had no passing game and Argyle did a good job of slowing Celina's run game down. Celina's back up qb Conner Pengleton got thrown to the wolves tonight and did a very good job. I think once Pengleton gets more practice and games under his belt he will be a very solid qb.

[Aguilafanatico]

Well said. When Nathan went out of the game Celina had no passing game and Argyle did a good job of slowing Celina's run game down. Celina's back up qb Conner Pengleton got thrown to the wolves tonight and did a very good job. I think once Pengleton gets more practice and games under his belt he will be a very solid qb.

I thought the back up QB played really well. Kudos to Celina. Both teams should feel good about this war.

[RPF2666]

The game confirmed that Argyle is very good but probably not quite as good as they have been (no surprise), that Celina, if they are healthy, can play with very good teams (no surprise), and that young men forced into situations that they are not accustomed to can struggle some but show flashes of what they are capable of (again, no surprise).

While Celina's starting Senior QB heals up, his eventual replacement will continue to grow, continue to catch up to the speed of the game (which cannot be simulated in practice or mop up time) AND will gain trust in the God given ability he has (which is PLENTY).

I am completely proud of the Bobcats effort and excited to watch this group grow toward their ultimate goal, which was not attainable Friday night, no matter who finished the game on top!

Good luck to a deserving Argyle program as they do the same!

[bearbear78]

I can hear the Grahamites from here, haha. Argyle will be in their house next week. I'ma hoping they'll be cordial to us.
What can you hear? I am curious

[orange machine]

What can you hear? I am curious

You know them Eagles have great hearing even if they are over 100 miles away.

[regaleagle]

What can you hear? I am curious

Celebrating your big win against a very good Wylie team.

[Celina8]

Just got back into Celna this evening so I missed the big game, but wanted to say congratulations to Argyle on the victory, but also a good job by the Bobcats as they showed they will be able to play with any team this season. Good things are ahead of us for the remaining season.