Dave Campbell Texas Football 4a DII Top 10 Preseason

[SintonFan_inAustin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWPdmtcICMM&t=1s

[sinfan75]

Sinton has the athletes to make a long play-off run. Hopefully they stay fairly healthy and focused to see it through.

[d0tc0m]

These rankings look about right. I probably would have had China Spring a touch higher, and actually would have had Sinton in the No. 4-5 range. I think the Pirates can for sure make some noise in Region IV. I also would have had Navarro in the top 10. I think they bring back the house, and they had a solid squad a year ago.

[Matthew328]

These rankings look about right. I probably would have had China Spring a touch higher, and actually would have had Sinton in the No. 4-5 range. I think the Pirates can for sure make some noise in Region IV. I also would have had Navarro in the top 10. I think they bring back the house, and they had a solid squad a year ago.

Navarro lost a ton...only nine lettermen return 3 offensive and 2 defensive starters back

[d0tc0m]

Navarro lost a ton...only nine lettermen return 3 offensive and 2 defensive starters back

My mistake. I was thinking they brought back more than that. I bet they’ll be just outside top 10 though. Decent program that tends to rebuild now.

I also look for Aubrey to crack the top 10 a few weeks in, most likely. They bring back some good seniors (juniors last season), and they’ll be quick and athletic.

[Twirling Time]

My mistake. I was thinking they brought back more than that. I bet they’ll be just outside top 10 though. Decent program that tends to rebuild now.

I also look for Aubrey to crack the top 10 a few weeks in, most likely. They bring back some good seniors (juniors last season), and they’ll be quick and athletic.

Aubrey will neatly fill in Celina's void in North Texas D-II after the Bobcats boogie to D-I (and higher) in future years. These are not your father's Chaps. They will kick your butt.

[d0tc0m]

Aubrey will neatly fill in Celina's void in North Texas D-II after the Bobcats boogie to D-I (and higher) in future years. These are not your father's Chaps. They will kick your butt.

I was really impressed with Aubrey last year. They were quick, athletic, hard-hitting and disciplined ... basically the antithesis of what Aubrey has been, historically speaking. If they continue that trend, they will have some nice years ahead of them, and I bet they'll treat fans and their community to a deep December run at some point in the future.

[briandumith*]

Celina is much better then the pollsters think.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Celina is much better then the pollsters think.
I will check out one of their games this season.

[briandumith*]

I will check out one of their games this season.

last season they were young had to learn on the fly. By the time they met up with a very salty Graham team at the Region 1 Finals. They damn near pulled out a win. the only thing that saved Graham was we had a College level Place kicker. He had to boot a 45 yarder to win it at the end of the game

[Matthew328]

I think Celina is right where they should be...a case could be made to put them up at 5 but not sure they can realistically at this point be placed higher

[d0tc0m]

I think you’re both right, actually. I’m fine with where Celina is ranked, given their record last season, and if I were a pollster, that’s about where I’d put them. But brian is also right in his assessment of the Bobcats. With a few additions they’ve gotten, and the growth and maturity they showed last year, they’ll be drastically better in 2021. It’ll all sort itself out in the end, and I fully expect Celina to be in Arlington come December. And if the Bobcats don’t like where they’re ranked, they’ve got a great chance to change that in the first three weeks of the season, as they’ll take on the Div. I No. 3, No. 7 and No. 1 teams (Melissa, Paris, Argyle).

[44INAROW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWPdmtcICMM&t=1s

Usual suspects. Hoping Cuero gets back in the swing of things this year...

[d0tc0m]

What are the prospects for Cuero this year? Back on the up-and-up? Still rebuilding?

[Bosqueville]

This is the season China Spring fans have been looking forward to. Offensive skill positions are very good, defense should be outstanding and throw in the son of the new athletic director who was the QB at Round Rock Cedar Ridge, this is the year!

[d0tc0m]

This is the season China Spring fans have been looking forward to. Offensive skill positions are very good, defense should be outstanding and throw in the son of the new athletic director who was the QB at Round Rock Cedar Ridge, this is the year!

Can’t wait to see that! Maybe they’ll have the horses to take down Carthage. Maybe Celina will have the horses to take down Gilmer. And we can have a 2007 throwback title game.

[Celina8]

No argument from me on the top 10 list as Carthage is just the King in 4A as they have dominated both divisions I think and have blown out most teams they have played in the State Finals . I just do not see any weakness to that program as they have no problems finding talent to when it comes to QB replacement and Running Backs. They are to me the Aledo of Class 4A . Gilmer is again a Champion Contender , unfortunately they just like all of us will have to beat Carthage to claim that Championship Title and I just do not see Carthage releasing their grip on the state Title . Celina should be fun to watch , but I think they have a brutal schedule and could very well be a 1-3 team in the early season and yet still be one of the better teams in DII . With such a tough schedule I am always concerned about injuries , but wishing the Bobcats the best and hope for a season to remember . Thanks everyone and try to stay as cool as the good lord will allow . Freaking humidity hot down here in the Austin area and the mosquitos are biting!

[44INAROW]

What are the prospects for Cuero this year? Back on the up-and-up? Still rebuilding?

I am so out of the loop now (youngest son is now 33 lol) I do know we lost approx 80% of our coaches but heard we've reloaded on that front. Coach Alvarez came here at the worst possible time - the week the country shut down for Covid in late March, 2020. He didn't even meet most of the players until 2 a days... Last season, the team improved. Think we've got the QB position and WR and RB figured out. Cuero has been noted for good O and D Lines of late. Anxious to see what the 2021 season brings. The summer programs are in full swing with full attendance, so that's good.

[Bosqueville]

Can’t wait to see that! Maybe they’ll have the horses to take down Carthage. Maybe Celina will have the horses to take down Gilmer. And we can have a 2007 throwback title game.

Just with a better ending!

[d0tc0m]

Just with a better ending!

Exactly! I'd love to see Celina win a bit more comfortably this time! Although that half-back toss sweep, crazy scramble, big-time clutch pass from our little running back sure was exciting.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Well i already book my stay in Arlington to see Sinton play in the state title game so.......... who are they facing :wave:

[Tejastrue]

Maybe I need to send you my contact info, just in case. :wave:

[cowboyandchrist]

The Carthage Dawgs return nearly everyone on defense. The starters allowed 4.5 points a game. All three D linemen are back, all three linebackers are back and both cornerbacks. Number 20 and 80 played in every game and not as back ups. I believe this could be a record setting defense for the Dawgs.
The 6ft 4 215 lb. Junior QB has got a cannon. In seven on seven against 5A Marshall and Shreveport La, Evangle
He was very impressive. 35 to 0 and 35 to 7 were the scores.
QB with three returning wide receivers and good running backs won’t be a problem.
The Dawgs will have to replace a great tight end and four O linemen.
But Carthage is known for producing very good O linemen.
I believe Gilmer will face Celina in the semifinals.
I believe the Dawgs will return to defend their title.

[d0tc0m]

The Carthage Dawgs return nearly everyone on defense. The starters allowed 4.5 points a game. All three D linemen are back, all three linebackers are back and both cornerbacks. Number 20 and 80 played in every game and not as back ups. I believe this could be a record setting defense for the Dawgs.
The 6ft 4 215 lb. Junior QB has got a cannon. In seven on seven against 5A Marshall and Shreveport La, Evangle
He was very impressive. 35 to 0 and 35 to 7 were the scores.
QB with three returning wide receivers and good running backs won’t be a problem.
The Dawgs will have to replace a great tight end and four O linemen.
But Carthage is known for producing very good O linemen.
I believe Gilmer will face Celina in the semifinals.
I believe the Dawgs will return to defend their title.

C&C, which of the two QBs from the state 7-on-7 tourney is expected to be the starter? They both looked pretty good in my opinion, though neither of them looked remotely close to 6’4 … live-stream must have skewed the view.