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Big Daddy
01-21-2007, 10:20 PM
TCU

tigerpride_08
01-21-2007, 10:24 PM
congrats for Tank...is he going to try to play baseball too??:thinking:

neck_06
01-21-2007, 10:28 PM
dang, i thought we might have a shot at him...congrats tank!

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Dogs_21
01-24-2007, 01:45 AM
Go Tank.....He will Represent Sweeny Well...!!!

ASUFrisbeeStud
01-24-2007, 01:51 AM
TCU is gonna be a solid team in the next couple years. They've done an excellent job recruiting.

g$$
01-28-2007, 07:10 PM
"Sweeny, Texas athlete Tank Carder has seen his stock rise in recent weeks which is no surprise to those who have watched him suit up the last three years. In fact his coach, Tommy Zajicek, calls Carder one of the top players he's ever coached in thirty years. TCU showed Carder interest and it paid off with him becoming the Frogs 16th commitment." --Rivals.com

Congrats & well-deserved Tank! TCU is a fine program (Top 25) & only getting better. Worthy academic school too. Gary Patterson has a good thing going in Fort Worth. Look out Horns, you play them next year & they have beaten OU, Tech, & Baylor in the past 2 years!

And of course Jared Flannel from Columbia is committed to Texas Tech too. Any news on the Wharton kids?

Not too bad from 24-3A (you know, the "overrated one"). Sweeny lost 3 rounds deep to eventual state champion Liberty Hill & West Columbia lost 3 rounds deep to runner-up Waco Robinson. Wharton lost to a very good Giddings team too.

Neck_06 & Tiger: just concentrating on football for Tank as far as I know from talking to him & his parents. He has had interest in baseball as well, but football is his passion. Terrific athlete no doubt.

Crow: not a 'tweener, just like I told you he was a D1 kid all the way! Will either play linebacker, tight end, or fullback in college, most likely LB if he puts some weight & added strength on that 6'3" 205 lb. frame. Hybrid safety (combo LB/DB) in their 4-2-5 scheme is not out of the question either. I still say LB when it's all said & done.

Crow22
01-28-2007, 08:39 PM
Originally posted by g$$
"Sweeny, Texas athlete Tank Carder has seen his stock rise in recent weeks which is no surprise to those who have watched him suit up the last three years. In fact his coach, Tommy Zajicek, calls Carder one of the top players he's ever coached in thirty years. TCU showed Carder interest and it paid off with him becoming the Frogs 16th commitment." --Rivals.com

Congrats & well-deserved Tank! TCU is a fine program (Top 25) & only getting better. Worthy academic school too. Gary Patterson has a good thing going in Fort Worth. Look out Horns, you play them next year & they have beaten OU, Tech, & Baylor in the past 2 years!

And of course Jared Flannel from Columbia is committed to Texas Tech too. Any news on the Wharton kids?

Not too bad from 24-3A (you know, the "overrated one"). Sweeny lost 3 rounds deep to eventual state champion Liberty Hill & West Columbia lost 3 rounds deep to runner-up Waco Robinson. Wharton lost to a very good Giddings team too.

Neck_06 & Tiger: just concentrating on football for Tank as far as I know from talking to him & his parents. He has had interest in baseball as well, but football is his passion. Terrific athlete no doubt.

Crow: not a 'tweener, just like I told you he was a D1 kid all the way! Will either play linebacker, tight end, or fullback in college, most likely LB if he puts some weight & added strength on that 6'3" 205 lb. frame. Hybrid safety (combo LB/DB) in their 4-2-5 scheme is not out of the question either. I still say LB when it's all said & done.


If you'll recall I said very plainly that Tank was the best player in the district and that I thought he could play for anybody. The "tweener" part came when people were wondering why the big schools weren't heavily recruiting him and I stand by that. Just because he's in between sizes doesn't mean he's not a player. Tank deserves it and I wish him well. TCU got themselves a good one.

Emerson1
01-28-2007, 08:43 PM
Originally posted by ASUFrisbeeStud
TCU is gonna be a solid team in the next couple years. They've done an excellent job recruiting.
I'm calling it now, Logan Brock will win the John Mackey award while at TCU

tigerpride_08
01-28-2007, 09:52 PM
regarding our "Wharton Boys" of Ansley and Shelton i still haven't heard much from both of them...i know they have the talent to go D1 but i guess its just if any college is willing to give them a chance...

FormerBellvilleBrahma
01-29-2007, 09:33 PM
Originally posted by g$$
"Sweeny, Texas athlete Tank Carder has seen his stock rise in recent weeks which is no surprise to those who have watched him suit up the last three years. In fact his coach, Tommy Zajicek,

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Does Tommy have any family in Bellville?

LHdog
01-30-2007, 08:50 AM
I only saw him play one game against Liberty Hill but I was impressed with his athletic ability. TCU will develop a fine linebacker. I think that's his natural porsition.

Pudlugger
01-30-2007, 12:35 PM
Great young man, great school and a great choice. Hats off to Tank.

g$$
02-05-2007, 02:43 PM
Originally posted by Crow22
If you'll recall I said very plainly that Tank was the best player in the district and that I thought he could play for anybody. The "tweener" part came when people were wondering why the big schools weren't heavily recruiting him and I stand by that. Just because he's in between sizes doesn't mean he's not a player. Tank deserves it and I wish him well. TCU got themselves a good one.

Not here to argue & I respect your opinion, but you thought Tank would end up at SWT or something similar (D1-AA). I would call TCU a big boy - 10+ wins 4/5 years & a Top 25 program. Ask Baylor, Tech, or OU over the past 2 years.

West Va, Houston, Oklahoma State, Kansas, & others were in the hunt too for Tank. He chose TCU after an Official Visit. A&M & LSU loved his athleticism but had already allocated scholarships from summer camps, etc. TCU is a good fit in my opinion. That frame will get bigger & stronger in a college weight program. Best of luck to Tank at TCU.

g$$
02-05-2007, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by FormerBellvilleBrahma
Does Tommy have any family in Bellville?

Sorry, but I have no idea. I do know Coach Z attended Spring HS & later Sam Houston State. He came to Sweeny from Leander I believe after my senior year, had a great run for many years, went into administration, & now is back in coaching/AD. Fine man & family & we are lucky to have him running the program. Very intelligent & does a great job.

Dogs_21
02-07-2007, 12:28 PM
Does anybody Know were Tramicah Young (Sweeny) & J.Shelton (Wharton) are going to go play football at...??

tigerpride_08
02-07-2007, 05:29 PM
Shelton has signed to play at West Texas atm...

Dogs_21
02-07-2007, 10:21 PM
That's good to hear...I heard they were going after Tramicah Young strong also...

FormerBellvilleBrahma
02-07-2007, 10:25 PM
Good luck to him!!!!!

FormerBellvilleBrahma
02-07-2007, 10:26 PM
Originally posted by FormerBellvilleBrahma
Good luck to him!!!!!

g$$
02-08-2007, 07:23 PM
3 Sweeny kids signed Wednesday:

Tank Carder = TCU
Colby Lowrie = Texas A&M @ Kingsville
Tramicah Young = West Texas A&M

Congrats to all & best of luck!

g$$
02-08-2007, 08:26 PM
Sweeny standout to sign with TCU

By Joel Luna
The Facts

Published February 6, 2007

SWEENY — Athletes don’t come more versatile than Sweeny’s Tank Carder.

Carder was expected to play mostly linebacker and take care of special teams chores during his senior season with the Bulldogs. Injuries to teammates had Carder playing on the offensive side of the ball as well, however, which paid great dividends for Sweeny in a season that included a district title.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Carder now will take his tools of the trade to Texas Christian University. He’ll make his decision official Wednesday when he signs a letter of intent on National Signing Day.

“I enjoyed the visit I took there, along with all the coaches,” Carder said. “If they offered, I was going to accept right away. They did and I accepted. They like the way I play the game hard-nosed, but at this point they don’t know where they are going to put me. They are going to move me around to find me a position and hopefully keep me in one position. I believe with my athletic ability, and if I spend enough time on it, I will get on the field for them.”

The Horned Frogs are members of the Mountain West Conference. They wrapped up the 2006 season with an 11-2 record and finished with eight straight wins, including a 37-7 Poinsettia Bowl victory over Northern Illinois. The Frogs are led by Gary Patterson, who just wrapped up his sixth season as TCU’s head coach.

Carder, named The Facts All-Brazoria County defensive player of the year in his final season at Sweeny, led the Bulldogs with 116 tackles. He also had an interception and recovered three fumbles.

“I used to watch (former Bulldog Wendel Davis) a lot, and he was a big part for my linebacking skills,” Carder said. “I just watched what he did and picked up on it. One of the main things I learned from watching him was to always keep your feet moving.”

A starter at linebacker since he was a junior, Carder joined the varsity during his sophomore season.

In his senior year, he added fullback, receiver and quarterback duties to his repertoire.

At fullback, Carder rushed for 829 yards on 121 carries. He averaged 6.9 yards per carry and scored 11 touchdowns. At quarterback, Carder threw for 131 yards on eight completions and one touchdown. As a receiver, he caught 16 passes for 243 yards and two scores.

Carder also averaged 38.48 yards per punt, kicked seven field goals and had 29 extra points.

“He’s been a great player whose motor runs 1,000 RPM,” Sweeny head coach Tommy Zajicek said. “He goes out and plays hard and practices hard, is a sideline-to-sideline player and has been one of the best athletes I’ve ever coached. It is an unusual combination for a young man to have all those skills. He has been a joy to coach.”

Carder hopes he is remembered in a special way by Bulldog fans.

“I hope when fans of Sweeny think of me, they remember how much I moved around the field in different positions," Carder said. “I enjoyed all of it — from tackling to special teams — but I found out how much I enjoyed playing fullback. I liked running the ball to see how long I could stay upright before being tackled.”

And just where did the nickname “Tank” come from?

“I got it when I was little because I was a fat baby and I was always bigger than most kids,” Carder said. “Once I got on the field, I love to hit people.”

Carder chose TCU over several other schools that showed interest. Among them were Southern Methodist University, Kansas and Colorado.

Sweeny advanced to the Class 3A, Division II region quarterfinals last season before losing to the eventual state champion Liberty Hill.

g$$
02-08-2007, 08:27 PM
Texas Tech next stop for Flannel

By Joel Luna
The Facts

Published February 7, 2007

WEST COLUMBIA — When Jared Flannel runs the ball, it seems effortless.

The running ability he showed coming out of the backfield for Columbia can be compared to that of a graceful deer with multiple moves and lots of speed. Flannel has shown that gracefulness at Griggs Field for the last four seasons.

Now it’s on to the college ranks. Flannel will sign a letter of intent to play football at Texas Tech University this morning at the Columbia-Brazoria ISD administration building.

“I’ve always wanted to be a running back,” Flannel said. “I didn’t expect it to turn out like it did, but I am glad it did. I like running north and south, always trying to get positive yards and hitting the hole as quickly as possible.”

In his four years with the Roughnecks, Flannel rushed for 4,768 yards on 657 attempts and scored 41 touchdowns. Flannel also had 33 receptions for 551 yards and another seven scores.

He’s hoping to put up big numbers at the next level with the Red Raiders.

“(Tech) came in real strong after me,” Flannel said. “I liked the environment at the campus and all the coaches, including the head coach, are real cool.”

Columbia head football coach Brian Lane believes Flannel will do well for the Red Raiders.

“I think it is a good fit for him,” Lane said. “He can catch the ball, run with it and is well suited for them. They don’t have too many running backs on scholarships, and in fact he is the only running back they are signing this year.”

Mike Leach’s all-out aerial attack has been put in the national spotlight the last six seasons, often in games with Big 12 Conference opponents Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Baylor and Texas A&M.

Flannel played fulltime in only the second half of his senior season after hurting his foot in a playoff game during his junior year.

“I felt great in the offseason and first scrimmage,” Flannel said, “but on our second scrimmage I cracked the bone again. Because of the pain, sometimes I couldn’t do the same things like cutting the way I like to. I remember my first game back, I sat out a quarter or two because the pain was so bad. After about four or five games I just rode the pain to help my team.”

Despite missing a few games in the early part of the season, Flannel still led the ’Necks with 1,461 yards rushing and 14.

Included in that total was a 245-yard, three touchdown performance against Silsbee in the Class 3A, Region III semifinal as the ’Necks pulled out a 41-38 win. Columbia eventually lost to Robinson in a region final, but Flannel still went for more than 100 yards in that game.

He was selected as a Facts All-Brazoria County second-team running back for his efforts in his senior season.

As a junior, Flannel shared The Facts All-Brazoria County most valuable player award with Angleton’s Keith Toston in 2005. He was selected first-team all-county in his sophomore season, and as a freshman he was voted newcomer of the year.

The Roughnecks made three playoff appearances with Flannel on the roster, and won back-to-back district titles in 2004 and 2005.

“Jared is the best football player I’ve coached here and one of the best kids, no qualms about it,” Lane said.

Other schools interested in signing Flannel included Iowa State, Iowa, Arizona and Missouri.

g$$
02-08-2007, 08:29 PM
**Add Tramicha Young from Sweeny to this list; he signed as well with West Texas A&M.**


County football players make it official

By Joel Luna
The Facts

Published February 8, 2007

From Texas to Oklahoma to Arkansas and Iowa, several Brazoria County football players made their selections official Wednesday on National Signing Day.

In West Columbia, Roughneck running back Jared Flannel made it official by signing his letter of intent to suit up for the Texas Tech Raiders.

“We remember when he started in youth football and were hoping that one day it would get to this step,” Jared’s father, Marvin Flannel, said. “Coach (Mike) Leach came by the house and he was down to earth and was upfront that they wanted him for offense and he was going to play.”

A four-year starter, Flannel rushed for more than 4,000 yards for the Roughnecks.

With his mom, Reeva, older brother and mentor, Marvin Jr., sister, Whitney, and younger brother, Sean, all in attendance, Jared signed his commitment.

“I am excited and have waited for a long time for something like this,” Flannel said. “I can’t even explain the emotions that I am feeling. When the day comes for me to get to work, I will be ready. One thing I have never taken for granted is practice and I can’t wait to get to practice with them.”

Flannel will start taking summer classes May 30 in Lubbock to get used to his new surroundings.

Coaches from Texas Christian University didn’t get their first look at Sweeny’s Tank Carder until Nov. 17. It was in the Bulldogs’ first playoff game against La Grange that Carder rushed for 161 yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns. TCU was hooked.

“They are anxious to have Tank and are appreciative to have him and we are real appreciative of them,” father Rick Carter said. “But they assured us they are more appreciative than we are.

“We always thought he’d be a good athlete, but as far as signing with the school of the caliber of TCU, we never expected it.”

A three-year letterman for the Bulldogs, Carder will take his multi-position skills to the Mountain West Conference. A star linebacker, kicker and punter, Carder flourished in the backfield with more than 800 yards rushing. As much as his mother, Marti, enjoyed watching him carry the ball, she said she rather see him on defense.

“I had the most fun watching him as a fullback, but as a mom I rather he be a linebacker because then he will be doing the hitting,” Marti said. “He’s worked hard for this for the last few years because he wanted to go to college. That was his goal.

“From the time he was 5 years old and racing BMX, if he sets a goal for himself he will accomplish it and he did it this time. We are proud of him. We are on top of the world right now.”

Another Bulldog signing Wednesday was 6-foot-3, 275-pound offensive lineman Colby Lowrie, who will take his talents to Texas A&M-Kingsville.

“I am glad to go, and I think it is a good place to go and help them turn the program around,” Lowrie said. “I am hoping to start this year, and they think I can be a good prospect for them. I related to the coaches well. They gave me a good offer and told me I could start.”

A starter since his sophomore season at Sweeny, Lowrie was a Facts All-Brazoria County first-team selection in his final year with the Bulldogs. Lowrie helped anchor an offensive line that had more than 2,000 rushing yards in 2006.

“Probably in his sophomore year we realized that he had the potential because he loves football and knows the game of football,” mother Nanette Lowrie said. “He has the athletic ability, but also has the knowledge to back the game.”

Lowrie also considered Truman State in Missouri, but wanted to stay closer to home.

Angleton two-way player Paris Hobbs will join brother, Chikee, at Henderson State University in Arkansas after signing his commitment Wednesday. Paris played both defensive back and wide receiver for the Wildcats, and used his 4.4 speed to stay with receivers and out run defensive backs.

Paris caught 15 passes for 358 yards and four touchdowns in 2006. He also returned 16 kickoffs for 362 yards, averaging 22.63 per return. His longest was a 72-yard jaunt. He was voted onto the all-county squad as return specialist of the year. He also was considering Sam Houston State and McNeese State.

Chikee is a 2006 Angleton graduate.

Pearland made a trip to the state semifinals in Class 5A with the help of several seniors. Running back Foshwhitt Whittaker, The Facts’ All-County MVP, already is enrolled at the University of Texas after graduating high school in December.

Oilers quarterback Sam Proctor, who transferred from Dobie before the start of the 2006 season, signed with Oklahoma on Wednesday. Proctor rushed for 1,428 yards last season.

Also heading to play college ball from Pearland are center Steven Kenney, who committed to Texas State University, and defensive players Corey Bauman (Texas A&M-Kingsville) and Andrew Hernandez (Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa).

Alvin wide receiver Chris Williams was the only Division I signee for the Yellowjackets on Wednesday. He signed on with Sam Houston State University.

“He is a dynamic individual with a lot of potential,” Alvin athletics director Mike Bass said. “There is still a lot of potential that he has not tapped into yet. He is only 17, and his best days are ahead of him.”