Gobbla2001
09-19-2003, 01:19 AM
Fresh off the press from the Victor-I-A Advocate...
Mark Reeve witnessed something Cuero fans have rarely seen when the Gobblers play Sealy.
The first-year Cuero coach was reviewing the history of the rivalry and watched a tape of the 2000 game where Sealy was leading 21-20 and blocked an extra point attempt in overtime. But the ball bounced off the chest of a Sealy player, who was attempting to catch it in the end zone, and was recovered by a Cuero player for a two-point conversion in a 22-21 victory.
The odd play produced the Gobblers' only victory in nine tries against Sealy.
Cuero (1-1) will attempt to double its win total against the Tigers (3-0) when the teams meet today at 7:30 p.m. at Gobbler Stadium.
"I'm sure it's still a rivalry," Reeve said. "Our kids know them and they've talked about the running back (Emeal Andrus), who they've played against for four years. They know to get to that level, you have to beat the Sealy Tigers."
Cuero gave Reeve his first win at the school when it used a rushing attack that produced 307 yards in last week's 21-19 victory over Rockport-Fulton. Junior Matt Schumacher played the entire game at quarterback and threw only six passes, completing two for 11 yards. "They were taking the pass away so we kept running the football," Reeve said. "We're going to be a little more balanced. We may throw for 150 to 200 yards one week and 50 the next. It just depends. I thought we showed a mental toughness by being able to line up and run the football. That should help our attitude."
Sealy is coming off a 24-20 win over La Grange. Andrus, who was suspended one game, rushed 29 times for 158 yards to bring his season total to 320 yards.
"This game is a good measuring stick for both teams," said Sealy coach Mark Faldyn. "It's a very competitive game and you have big crowds. I've been here 19 years and this game reminds me of a playoff atmosphere."
Faldyn has been impressed by what Reeve has done in his short time at Cuero.
"I've noticed their quickness up front and their quickness in the backfield," Faldyn said. "They've become a big-play team. They're utilizing their talent so well." Reeve would say the same about Sealy, which has a 2-0 record at Gobbler Stadium.
"The thing about Sealy is it does such a great job on special teams," Reeve said. "Its punter (Justin Brantly) pinned Needville twice and the goal line and that led to two scores. Field position will be a big key in a ballgame like this."
NOTES: Sealy superintendent Dale Lechler and principal David Hill are no strangers to the area. Lechler was the head football coach at East Bernard and his son Shane punts for the Oakland Raiders. Hill played football at Cuero under Buster Gilbreth.
Mark Reeve witnessed something Cuero fans have rarely seen when the Gobblers play Sealy.
The first-year Cuero coach was reviewing the history of the rivalry and watched a tape of the 2000 game where Sealy was leading 21-20 and blocked an extra point attempt in overtime. But the ball bounced off the chest of a Sealy player, who was attempting to catch it in the end zone, and was recovered by a Cuero player for a two-point conversion in a 22-21 victory.
The odd play produced the Gobblers' only victory in nine tries against Sealy.
Cuero (1-1) will attempt to double its win total against the Tigers (3-0) when the teams meet today at 7:30 p.m. at Gobbler Stadium.
"I'm sure it's still a rivalry," Reeve said. "Our kids know them and they've talked about the running back (Emeal Andrus), who they've played against for four years. They know to get to that level, you have to beat the Sealy Tigers."
Cuero gave Reeve his first win at the school when it used a rushing attack that produced 307 yards in last week's 21-19 victory over Rockport-Fulton. Junior Matt Schumacher played the entire game at quarterback and threw only six passes, completing two for 11 yards. "They were taking the pass away so we kept running the football," Reeve said. "We're going to be a little more balanced. We may throw for 150 to 200 yards one week and 50 the next. It just depends. I thought we showed a mental toughness by being able to line up and run the football. That should help our attitude."
Sealy is coming off a 24-20 win over La Grange. Andrus, who was suspended one game, rushed 29 times for 158 yards to bring his season total to 320 yards.
"This game is a good measuring stick for both teams," said Sealy coach Mark Faldyn. "It's a very competitive game and you have big crowds. I've been here 19 years and this game reminds me of a playoff atmosphere."
Faldyn has been impressed by what Reeve has done in his short time at Cuero.
"I've noticed their quickness up front and their quickness in the backfield," Faldyn said. "They've become a big-play team. They're utilizing their talent so well." Reeve would say the same about Sealy, which has a 2-0 record at Gobbler Stadium.
"The thing about Sealy is it does such a great job on special teams," Reeve said. "Its punter (Justin Brantly) pinned Needville twice and the goal line and that led to two scores. Field position will be a big key in a ballgame like this."
NOTES: Sealy superintendent Dale Lechler and principal David Hill are no strangers to the area. Lechler was the head football coach at East Bernard and his son Shane punts for the Oakland Raiders. Hill played football at Cuero under Buster Gilbreth.