Snyder vs Monahans

[TigerPride]

Tigers 17 Monahans 10 GO TIGERS!!!(the best 0-0 team in the state)

[Matthew328]

Snyder by 13

[JettJenkins04]

Just wonderin if Coach Rroak is coachin that team?

[Pmoney]

Originally posted by JettJenkins04
Just wonderin if Coach Rroak is coachin that team?
what?

[the_truth]

Originally posted by JettJenkins04
Just wonderin if Coach Rroak is coachin that team?

yeah..Roark is still the DB coach.

[TheDOCTORdre]

im goin for snyder because I know will clay

[Tiger Baseball]

Originally posted by TheDOCTORdre
im goin for snyder because I know will clay

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Sweetwater Red]

The final score of this game depends on when Snyder decides
to pull their starters.

YAAAAAAWWWWN.

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
The final score of this game depends on when Snyder decides
to pull their starters.

YAAAAAAWWWWN. Oh my gosh, somebody has stolen Red's password. :devil: :D :D

[TripleH]

With the history of these two teams I would think this game has become alot like the Snyder/Sweetwater, Snyder/Wylie games in that it really doesn't matter what polls or people think it's the players who tend to step up in "rivalry" games to make them closer than people think.

[Black_Magic]

Originally posted by TripleH
With the history of these two teams I would think this game has become alot like the Snyder/Sweetwater, Snyder/Wylie games in that it really doesn't matter what polls or people think it's the players who tend to step up in "rivalry" games to make them closer than people think.

It is nothing like Sweetwater Snyder rivalry.:rolleyes:

[TripleH]

Originally posted by Black_Magic
It is nothing like Sweetwater Snyder rivalry.:rolleyes: Being from the Big Country I full understand that from a historical perspective that the Snyder/Monahans rivalry is not in any way of the magnitude that Snyder/Sweetwater is. But, with one or both of the S schools dodging each other unless they both can go far enough in the playoffs to meet or unless the UIL throws them back together again this rivalry has been put on hold. But, with the 0 week games and the playoffs being set up the way they are the Snyder/Monahans games have started to have a built-in rivalry generated more and more each year.

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by TripleH
Being from the Big Country I full understand that from a historical perspective that the Snyder/Monahans rivalry is not in any way of the magnitude that Snyder/Sweetwater is. But, with one or both of the S schools dodging each other unless they both can go far enough in the playoffs to meet or unless the UIL throws them back together again this rivalry has been put on hold. But, with the 0 week games and the playoffs being set up the way they are the Snyder/Monahans games have started to have a built-in rivalry generated more and more each year.

:rolleyes:

[TripleH]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
:rolleyes: I'm not sure why you choose to use the :rolleyes: in answer to my post. Perhaps you can enlighten me as to how many times you have played your quote unquote main rival lately.:thinking: In case you don't know S/M have played counting the game this year 10 times since 1998, S/S 6 times. :rolleyes:

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Of course I'm going with Snyder on this one. Even though it's the first game, I hope the Tigers come out firing on all cylinders to set the pace for the year.

It's almost here! Hope both teams come out injury free.

[sweetwater07]

Snyder in this game...anyone know where i can find snyder's schedule??

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
Snyder in this game...anyone know where i can find snyder's schedule??
Dude.....click "home" at the top right, then Region I & District 3-3A. :p

[sweetwater07]

thank you LH...haven't been on since last football season..so the new and improved 3ADL is something of a mystery to me..lol

Snyder's schedule is terrible..i was wondering why they were ranked so high by dave cambell...probably keep that ranking with that schedule on through to the playoffs

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
thank you LH...haven't been on since last football season..so the new and improved 3ADL is something of a mystery to me..lol

No problem....I kind of figured you hadn't seen our nifty new toys. ;)

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
No problem....I kind of figured you hadn't seen our nifty new toys. ;)

its actually very nice....i noticed it this morning when i signed on and was like wow!!!

[WTF-82]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
thank you LH...haven't been on since last football season..so the new and improved 3ADL is something of a mystery to me..lol

Snyder's schedule is terrible..i was wondering why they were ranked so high by dave cambell...probably keep that ranking with that schedule on through to the playoffs

They wont be in top 10 next week after they lose to Monahans
on Thursday night. But they will have a good Year 7-3 maybe even 8-2.

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by ***-82
They wont be in top 10 next week after they lose to Monahans
on Thursday night. But they will have a good Year 7-3 maybe even 8-2.

they are always ranked high preseason...then by playoffs..they're lucky to be in top 25 on the same poll...they have what...Lance Day??...good player yes, but takes more than one guy to win a game

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by TripleH
I'm not sure why you choose to use the :rolleyes: in answer to my post. Perhaps you can enlighten me as to how many times you have played your quote unquote main rival lately.:thinking: In case you don't know S/M have played counting the game this year 10 times since 1998, S/S 6 times. :rolleyes:

Neither Sweetwater or Snyder dodge each other. But that
topic has been done and re-done.

A rivalry is built over a long period of time between two evenly
matched teams. Snyder is Sweetwater's rivalry. Monahans
rivals are more along the lines of a Lamesa or Pecos.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Neither Sweetwater or Snyder dodge each other. But that
topic has been done and re-done.

A rivalry is built over a long period of time between two evenly
matched teams. Snyder is Sweetwater's rivalry. Monahans
rivals are more along the lines of a Lamesa or Pecos.

Actually...Greenwood and Monahans have been pretty intense rivals in the not so distant past!!

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
Actually...Greenwood and Monahans have been pretty intense rivals in the not so distant past!!

No. Yall' are better than that. Yall' even play at are level for a
few years.:devil:

That dang Dawson Wilbur!:D

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
No. Yall' are better than that. Yall' even play at are level for a
few years.:devil:

That dang Dawson Wilbur!:D

Above y'alls level that one year!! :kiss: :inlove:

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by ***-82
They wont be in top 10 next week after they lose to Monahans
on Thursday night. But they will have a good Year 7-3 maybe even 8-2. Gee, I'm beginning to think you may rival the "football god" himself.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
they are always ranked high preseason...then by playoffs..they're lucky to be in top 25 on the same poll...they have what...Lance Day??...good player yes, but takes more than one guy to win a game Oh my gosh, he's baccccccccck. :D Now, 07 tell me who went out of the playoffs first last year?:thinking: :thinking:

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by DaHop72
Oh my gosh, he's baccccccccck. :D Now, 07 tell me who went out of the playoffs first last year?:thinking: :thinking:

erright erright you got me on that one...but who made it to the semi's most recently??..lol..got yah Hop...whats up with the meet and greets this year>???

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
erright erright you got me on that one...but who made it to the semi's most recently??..lol..got yah Hop...whats up with the meet and greets this year>??? I'm sure that there will be a big one at the Sammy Baugh, try and make one that weekend.

[Tiger Baseball]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
thank you LH...haven't been on since last football season..so the new and improved 3ADL is something of a mystery to me..lol

Snyder's schedule is terrible..i was wondering why they were ranked so high by dave cambell...probably keep that ranking with that schedule on through to the playoffs

:hand: :hand: :hand:

[Tiger Baseball]

Originally posted by ***-82
They wont be in top 10 next week after they lose to Monahans
on Thursday night. But they will have a good Year 7-3 maybe even 8-2.

You and 07 are bright!!!!!

[Tiger Baseball]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
they are always ranked high preseason...then by playoffs..they're lucky to be in top 25 on the same poll...they have what...Lance Day??...good player yes, but takes more than one guy to win a game


Another bright idea.

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by DaHop72
I'm sure that there will be a big one at the Sammy Baugh, try and make one that weekend.


for sure...been awhile since i've talked to anyone from the downlow..looking forward to another good football season...

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by Tiger Baseball
Another bright idea.


i'm serious...idk how yall are ranked so high this year..look at yalls schedule...our JV could play that:D

[Tiger Baseball]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
i'm serious...idk how yall are ranked so high this year..look at yalls schedule...our JV could play that:D

You are funny. :nerd:

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by Tiger Baseball
You are funny. :nerd:


:D i try

[WTF-82]

Originally posted by Tiger Baseball
You and 07 are bright!!!!!

RELAX TIGER -TEE BALL

[TigerPride]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
i'm serious...idk how yall are ranked so high this year..look at yalls schedule...our JV could play that:D
HAHAHA!!! Yall's varsity wouldn't beat our JV team this year. GO TIGERS!!!(the best 0-0 team in the state)

[TripleH]

I think tonight will be a good game. Monahans has a young team this year so inexperience could play a big part in this game. From all the evaluations I have come across this week it appears that Snyder was very sluggish in their scrimmage with Canyon Randal last Saturday. They can ill afford to come out slow and let the young Monahans team get a lift early or this game could be much closer than the state ranked Tigers need it to be.

[Texasfootball2]

Originally posted by TigerPride
HAHAHA!!! Yall's varsity wouldn't beat our JV team this year. GO TIGERS!!!(the best 0-0 team in the state)

It's amazing how bold a blind some people are when it comes to reality!

[Tiger Baseball]

Originally posted by ***-82
RELAX TIGER -TEE BALL

http://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/schools/evenst/images/art_garfield_yawn.jpg

[BMOC]

After reading your posts, I think that Wylie and Sweetwater have become a decent rivalry......even though Sweetwater has not won that game in awhile, I know our boys really look forward to that game.

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by ***-82
RELAX TIGER -TEE BALL

Just for you 82.


http://www.barbneal.com/wav/ltunes/foghorn/fogleg20.wav:D :D

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by BMOC
After reading your posts, I think that Wylie and Sweetwater have become a decent rivalry......even though Sweetwater has not won that game in awhile, I know our boys really look forward to that game.


i think a lot of ppl from sweetwater look forward to that game as well...even though we haven't won it in a while..lol

[Tiger Baseball]

This ain't good. Its thundering and lightning. Last year we had a two hour delay for this game. The game got underway around 9:30 :(

[Tiganut]

Tiger baseball Monsoon season has hit in New Mexico. Lovington is flooded and it looks like it is moving towards Midland. Aw well looks like I'll get my weekly bath before Saturday.

[TigerPride]

KSNY is playing Eye of The Tiger!!!!Man, wish i was there. GO TIGERS (the best 0-0 team in the state)

[sweetwater07]

they delaying this game..or does anyone know yet??

[Snyder_TigerFan]

20-14 Tigers. 9:00 left in the 2nd.

[lion75]

5 tds in the first quarter and a half? Do these teams play defense?

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by lion75
5 tds in the first quarter and a half? Do these teams play defense?


doesn't seem like it

[Snyder_TigerFan]

20-20 4:33 left. Both teams have had a kickoff return and each have had a break out run of around 70yds.

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Same score at the half.

[sweetwater07]

Monahans is gonna pull the W..hahaha

[TigerPride]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
20-20 4:33 left. Both teams have had a kickoff return and each have had a break out run of around 70yds.

As Gary Strickland would say "Folks way have a barn burner"
Great first half! GO TIGERS!!(the best 0-0 team in the state)

[WTF-82]

I agree great game these programs are making plays. I am really
impressed with Loboes young skilled players what a great second half this will be.

[GetRDoneStangs]

Originally posted by TigerPride
As Gary Strickland would say "Folks way have a barn burner"
Great first half! GO TIGERS!!(the best 0-0 team in the state)

"Strick" was an Awesome Sportscaster.....KTXS as never replaced him!!!

[wildstangs]

Originally posted by GetRDoneStangs
"Strick" was an Awesome Sportscaster.....KTXS as never replaced him!!!

Strickland was great....The only other anchor I really liked since then was Mark Rodgers.

[sweetwater07]

they started the 2nd half yet??

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
they started the 2nd half yet??

calm down....patience.

26-20 Snyder. Snyder put up an impressive drive to start the 3rd. Finishing the drive with a 26 yard pass.

[Snyder_TigerFan]

27-26 Monahans. Monahans converts on a 3rd and 16 to keep the drive going and then score a TD after several missed tackles. The Snyder D needs to STEP UP.

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
27-26 Monahans. Monahans converts on a 3rd and 16 to keep the drive going and then score a TD after several missed tackles. The Snyder D needs to STEP UP.

thats what i'm talking about

[tex_male]

Monahans 41 Snyder 26

[Snyder_TigerFan]

wow....41-26 Monahans. Start of the 4th.

[tex_male]

I just drove all they way in from Victoria, Texas.. would have been back in time to go to game but my company car had trouble and had to stop in Kerrville for repairs. I wish I was there.

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by tex_male
Monahans 41 Snyder 26

:D :D :D

[IrishTex]

41-26 Monahans. Start of the 4th.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

:D :D

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
:D :D :D
Tell us how you really feel, '07. ;)

[tex_male]

End of Third Monahans 41 Snyder 26... Lots of turnover. But really a good game for it being the first of the season. Monahans ball to start the Fourth. on the 48 yard line.

[tex_male]

34 on snyder side of field.

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Tell us how you really feel, '07. ;)



lol this makes my night LHPM...:D :clap:

we'll see about that number 3 ranking on saturday

[BMOC]

This is a shocker.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by BMOC
This is a shocker.
Just curious.....why?

[tex_male]

time out on the field. Monahans Still Has ball on 23

[tex_male]

Monahans playing clock

[tex_male]

4th down and i don;t know these guys talk to much. Time out again

[tex_male]

7:47 to go

[sweetwater07]

wheres this game at??

[TigerPride]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
lol this makes my night LHPM...:D :clap:

we'll see about that number 3 ranking on saturday

lol, you're not even from monahans. if this is making your night you need to get out more, maybe teen night. go to bed kid! GO TIGERS!!!(the best 0-0 team in the state)

[tex_male]

Snyder has ball turn over on downs I guess.

[tex_male]

on Monahans side 36 yard line

[BMOC]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Just curious.....why?

I didn't think the game would be this high scoring, thought both defenses would step it up. Also thought Snyder would run away with this one.

[tex_male]

Penaltys and turn overs... good first game.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by BMOC
Also thought Snyder would run away with this one. Well, you know the old saying...rankings don't win games. ;) (Thinking back to 2005 when # 1 changed 4 weeks in a row.)

[tex_male]

Snyder scores

[tex_male]

going for 2

[BMOC]

Originally posted by tex_male
Snyder scores
How much time is left?

[tex_male]

Don't know if Snyder got the 2.

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by BMOC
How much time is left?

Missed the 2pt conversion. 41-32

[tex_male]

41 32 5:35

[tex_male]

tryed to on side. Monahans has ball.

[tex_male]

Monahans 41 yard line.

[BMOC]

Still time...........anything is possible, sounds like one heck of a game.

[tex_male]

4th down Monahans Has to punt...These Radio guys keep losing me. Snyder Ball

[tex_male]

Snyder dropped for a loss.. Ball on 15 yard line. 4th down

[tex_male]

Snyder punt Monahans ball 3min left.

[tex_male]

Monahans 3rd down and 1. clock still going.

[tex_male]

1:37

[BMOC]

TIME??????????

[tex_male]

time out

[BMOC]

you answered my question - thanks.

[tex_male]

Monahans punt Snyder ball on 17

[tex_male]

snyder has one time out

[BMOC]

updates?

[tex_male]

4th and 10 snyder going for it.

[tex_male]

Snyder no time outs but got out of bounds 1st and 10 don't know spot of ball 10 sec.

[tex_male]

4 sec. 2down and 10

[tex_male]

Game over!!!

[BMOC]

Great game to start off the season. Good luck to both teams this year.

[TigerPride]

Good game GO TIGERS!!! ( the best 0-1 team in the state)

[tex_male]

Got to get my Girl to bed. Good first game. Lots of work to do before District.

[ASUFrisbeeStud]

What was the final score?

[Snyder_TigerFan]

41-32 Final.

What a game. Lots of running from both teams. Monahans move the ball very well. What a confidence boost this will be for them. Guess we'll see'em again in the playoffs.

The Snyder Defense has a ways to go. Nothing like a reality check. Game 1 in the season, lots of adjustments to make.

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
41-32 Final.

What a game. Lots of running from both teams. Monahans move the ball very well. What a confidence boost this will be for them. Guess we'll see'em again in the playoffs.

The Snyder Defense has a ways to go. Nothing like a reality check. Game 1 in the season, lots of adjustments to make.

my night is complete.....i can sleep in peace now..:D :D :clap: :clap:

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
my night is complete.....i can sleep in peace now..:D :D :clap: :clap:

Glad to hear it.

[WTF-82]

Well this is what it is all about schedule the great football teams they are the ones that make you better. Both schools will get
better Monahans was or is young but offensive line is there key
as you saw helps the youth get confidence. The Lobo Snyder rivalry is getting better and better though you see its a diffrent kind of rivalry this rivalry is tune up for playoff time which I am sure we will see the tigers again come area round hopefully both schools get better and make it back come on lets play the next one at San Angelo Stadium we could pack it to 15,000 here trust me SAn angelo fans will come watch just to see what great west texas programs are doing.

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
Glad to hear it.


you tired of reading my posts??...at least i rooted for yall

[wildstangs]

Whats Snyders record VS. Monahans over the last 6 or 7 years? Playoffs and regular season?

[RMAC]

Originally posted by TigerPride
Good game GO TIGERS!!! ( the best 0-1 team in the state)
How is it a good game when your defense gives up 41 points?

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
you tired of reading my posts??...at least i rooted for yall

Not at all. You can wipe off the keyboard now, and go to bed.:D

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by wildstangs
Whats Snyders record VS. Monahans over the last 6 or 7 years? Playoffs and regular season?

Not sure, but they seem to have had our number.

[wildstangs]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
Not sure, but they seem to have had our number.

I figured it was closer to even or Snyder by one. I know they knocked Monahans out of the playoffs twice in that span.

[tex_male]

Since 1987 Monahans 12 Snyder 7

Last 7 years Tied at 4

[wildstangs]

Originally posted by tex_male
Since 1987 Monahans 12 Snyder 7

Last 7 years Tied at 4

How about since 1998
1998 Snyder 30-0
1999 Monahans 39-6
2000 Snyder 28-0
2001 Snyder 49-0
2002 Monahans 7-6**
2003 Snyder 26-0**
2005 Monahans 28-21**
2006 Monahans 12-7
Snyder 21-7**
2007 Monahans 41-32

Last ten games are split even, 5-5. 2-2 in the playoffs. Good, even series.

[Old Tiger]

Snyder was supposed to win state? Yea right

[injuredinmelee]

I will go ahead and start it for Hops....

Best 0-1 team in the state... sorry I had to do it Rick.

[NDFootball]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
I will go ahead and start it for Hops....

Best 0-1 team in the state... sorry I had to do it Rick.

LOL

[WTF-82]

Originally posted by wildstangs
How about since 1998
1998 Snyder 30-0
1999 Monahans 39-6
2000 Snyder 28-0
2001 Snyder 49-0
2002 Monahans 7-6**
2003 Snyder 26-0**
2005 Monahans 28-21**
2006 Monahans 12-7
Snyder 21-7**
2007 Monahans 41-32

Last ten games are split even, 5-5. 2-2 in the playoffs. Good, even series.

Since the Mickey Owens Era - Monahans leads 3-1

[WTF-82]

Monahans big games to come : All highly ranked Graham really has my eye poping though.

Midland Christian-Powerhouse
Andrews-? Dave Campbells & others polls thinks so
Graham- WOW scary

[DaHop72]

Congrats to Monahans. I was afraid if they were in the game early that even being young they might play the way they did. Neither team played much defense, it wouldn't suprise me if they didn't combine for 800+ total yards. Monahans would open a hole, break one tackle and be off to the races. Other than the first drive, I bet every othere touchdown was a 40+ yard run. I'll bet #13 may have had 250+ yards himself. On a positve note, Will Clay had a great game for the Tigers tonight.
Once again, congrats Coach Owens and the Loboes!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Tres Lobos]

great game by both teams, the score was high, but both defenses made stops when they had too, monahans just made a few more than snyder did, but both teams should have a great season, and hopefully meet up in the playoffs again

[WTF-82]

Originally posted by DaHop72
Congrats to Monahans. I was afraid if they were in the game early that even being young they might play the way they did. Neither team played much defense, it wouldn't suprise me if they didn't combine for 800+ total yards. Monahans would open a hole, break one tackle and be off to the races. Other than the first drive, I bet every othere touchdown was a 40+ yard run. I'll bet #13 may have had 250+ yards himself. On a positve note, Will Clay had a great game for the Tigers tonight.
Once again, congrats Coach Owens and the Loboes!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Will be fun year both these teams still have work but they both wont to be in position to make something happen late in the year so they will continue to work the good thing both teams saw some great offenses go to work great for defense to get better coaches will hit the film room and adjust schools that dont play these kinds of games wont find the weak spots the great thing about high school ball is that you can rebound unlike college 1 loss or even ugly win could cause a shot a the big one.

[GWOOD]

I am surprised at this score. Thought Snyder would take it. Certainly didn't think Monahans would score near this much.

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
The final score of this game depends on when Snyder decides
to pull their starters.

YAAAAAAWWWWN.




:doh: :doh: :doh:

[Snyder_TigerFan]

.Link (http://www.mywesttexas.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18769759&BRD=2288&PAG=461&dept_id=475011&rfi=6)
August 31, 2007: Neel leads Loboes to win in varsity debut
Jack Marrion
Midland Reporter-Telegram
08/31/2007

Stephen Neel certainly doesn't look like a rookie.

Monahans' junior tailback, playing his first game on varsity, rushed for 245 yards and four touchdowns as the Loboes shocked No. 5 Snyder 41-32 in the opener of 2007 ASCO Midland Football Madness on Thursday night at Grande Communications Stadium. It was the fourth meeting between the squads since November 2005, and Monahans has now won three, including the season opener last year and a 2005 playoff game.

Coming into the season, all the focus was on the running backs, Neel and classmate Tyson Childress, and their lack of experience in Monahans' sometimes complicated wishbone offense. Neel scored the game's first touchdown midway through the first quarter on a 32-yard run, and added scores of 64, 77 and one yard later in the game.

Neel placed all the credit with his offensive line, featuring starters Ruben Rodriguez, Chase Williams, Kelvin Marlow, Evan Heminway and Kevin Coldewey.

"If it wasn't for our linemen, we wouldn't be going anywhere," Neel said. "That's our whole team, pretty much. If they can't block, I can't run. The only reason I score touchdowns is because of them. It has nothing to do with me."

Monahans coach Mickey Owens agreed with his running back, giving the offensive line credit for the team's recent success in the running game.


"For three years in a row, we've had great running backs. It's the offensive line," Owens said. "We had Sam Graves (two years ago), Josh Rodriguez (last season) and now Stephen Neel. Somebody's doing it up right up front. That's Chris Simpson, the offensive line coach, and the offensive line. Without a doubt."

Using the massive tracts of real estate opened up by his front five, Neel averaged 9.8 yards per carry and managed to outshine his highly touted counterpart from Snyder, Will Clay. Clay ended up with 238 yards and three touchdowns.

When asked about Neel's performance, center Chase Williams said it was just another day at the office.

"We were just doing our jobs," he said. "We were pumped up coming into tonight. At the beginning, they were hitting us in the mouth. We kept pushing, and they finally gave out."

Monahans scored first, but Clay scored next to bring the score to 7-6. A bizarre string of events in the second quarter kept the game tied, 20-20, at halftime.

Monahans punted early in the quarter, but Snyder fumbled on its second play, giving the Loboes the ball. Quarterback Steven Valles fumbled on the next play, handing the ball right back to Snyder, and Clay scored on a 71-yard run two plays later.

Clay Anthony returned the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for Monahans. Brent Bollinger returned the next kickoff 87 yards to score for Snyder. Neel ended the carnage five minutes later with a 64-yard run.

In the second half, though, Monahans took over. Snyder scored first, on a 26-yard pass from Lance Day to Blaine Knipe, but Monahans scored the next 21 points.

The Loboes (0-1) are off until a game against Midland Christian on Sept. 14.

Monahans 41, Snyder 32
Snyder 6 14 6 6 --32
Monahans 7 13 21 0 --41

First Quarter

M - Stephen Neel 32 run (Steven Valles kick), 7:24
S - Will Clay 13 run (kick failed), 2:48

Second Quarter

S - Clay 71 run (Brent Bollinger pass from Lance Day), 9:47
M - Clay Anthony 88 kick return (Valles kick), 9:34
S - Brent Bollinger 87 kick return (pass failed), 9:22
M - Neel 64 run (run failed), 4:33

Third Quarter

S - Blaine Knipe 26 pass from Day (kick failed), 10:22
M - Tanner Owens 42 pass from Valles (Valles kick), 7:17
M - Neel 77 run (Valles kick), 4:32
M - Neel 1 run (Valles kick), 1:15

Fourth Quarter

S - Clay 28 run (run failed), 5:43

Sny Mon
First Downs 13 13
Rushes-Yards 34-318 36-277
Yards Passing 86 124
Comp-Att-Int 7-19-0 5-15-0
Punt-Avg 4-36.0 5-33.6
Fumbles-Lost 5-2 2-2
Penalties-Yards 5-30 6-50

Individual Statistics

RUSHING: Snyder - Lance Day 15-55, Will Clay 28-238, Chase Arrendale 5-15, Brent Bollinger 1-10. Monahans - Stephen Neel 25-245, Tyson Childress 4-10, Stephen Valles 4-(-9), Matthew Montoya 1-22, Quincy Titus 1-9, Aaron Armendarez 1-0.

PASSING: Snyder - Day 7-19-0-86-1. Monahans - Valles 5-14-0-124-1. Titus 0-1-0-0-0.

RECEIVING: Snyder - Blaine Knipe 2-27, Bobby Escobedo 1-17, Arrendale 1-12, Bollinger 2-18, Cord Welsh 1-12. Monahans - Armendarez 1-7, Montoya 2-58, Tanner Owens 1-42, Neel 1-17

[Texasfootball2]

Wow! I guess their serving crow for breakfast at a lot of eating establishments in Snyder this morning.

Congrats to Monohans, sounds like this game was worth the price of admission to watch.

[TripleH]

Well, I had a choice to make. Go to Abilene for a meet and greet or go to Midland. Since I haven't gotten alot of response when I asked about the Tigers I thought I would go and see them for myself.
Observations:
1. The Monahans offensive line was big and opened holes that you could have drove a truck through all night. The opening drive they literally crammed the football down the Tigers throat. The Tigers linebackers would fill the hole but could not make a tackle and the back was in the secondary in a heartbeat.

2. The Tigers need #22 back at linebacker. It appeared that he was probably at safety because there were problems there early and he had to come in, but he is not fast enough to be back on an island by himself. When #13 would break a tackle by a linebacker he was gone and could not be caught by the safety.

3. The Tigers need to be able to kick a point after, the snap was dribbled back on 2 attempts and then the kick was wide on another attempt. Had the extra points been made, the decision to onside kick late in desperation would have been a moot point.

4. As I have stated before, a good football team needs a balanced attack. The Tigers have a very good running game but as a whole they do not pass until they have to. It would appear they have a decent receiving corp that needs to be used. The best example of using the passing game as part of an offensive came when the Tigers ran a play action pass and with the defense playing 8 in the box, the TE was wide open for a touchdown. That play was never ran again. With the saftey favoring the left hash and with in 8 yds of the line of scrimmage the slant was open most of the night, neve saw that either. I really believe that if the pass were to be mixed in with the run the Tigers could be more successful.

5. Special teams, one slip up on a kick off return but otherwise this is a strong suit for the Tigers. They returned one kickoff for a touchdown as well and probably will return several as well as a punt or two for touchdowns this year.

6. Turnovers were a bug a boo as well, several bad snaps and fumbles put the Tigers behind the 8 ball.

Overall a bad night for the Tigers but with some tweaking they appear to have the potential for a good year.

Monahans:

They have a big offensive line and will run over you on offense, they altenate QB's, one is a good runner, option QB, the other is a better passer. They need to shore up their defense as well as they too gave up big plays on the ground especially. They may be young but this game was a big spring board for their confidence to start the year.

[Butkus]

Originally posted by TripleH

1. The Monahans offensive line was big and opened holes that you could have drove a truck through all night. The opening drive they literally crammed the football down the Tigers throat. The Tigers linebackers would fill the hole but could not make a tackle and the back was in the secondary in a heartbeat.

:thinking: Gee, blackie whut happened to ur tigger defense.

[Butkus]

Originally posted by Tres Lobos
great game by both teams, the score was high, but both defenses made stops when they had too, monahans just made a few more than snyder did, but both teams should have a great season, and hopefully meet up in the playoffs again Heck son that score looks like a 6 man game musta not been many big stops.:doh:

[kof96]

snyder=overrated

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by kof96
snyder=overrated



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[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by kof96
snyder=overrated

OR Monahans is under-rated?:thinking:

[kof96]

3a west texas teams are weak.The football god has spoken.:clap: :clap:

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by kof96
3a west texas teams are weak.The football god has spoken.:clap: :clap:

You just trying to make friends on here aren't you?

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
You just trying to make friends on here aren't you? Next thing you know he will be starting a post on here called: LHPM, this is you warning or put until next time in his sig.:D

[kof96]

no its true you will see.

[WTF-82]

Originally posted by kof96
3a west texas teams are weak.The football god has spoken.:clap: :clap:

I think you were trying to say strong not weak right. you spelled it wrong

[Lion92]

Originally posted by kof96
3a west texas teams are weak.The football god has spoken.:clap: :clap:

You are an idiot, but at least your spelling is getting better.

[injuredinmelee]

Originally posted by kof96
3a west texas teams are weak.The football god has spoken.:clap: :clap:

is it really really dark up there?

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
is it really really dark up there?

Yes....and very, very hot! Screaming and gnashing of teeth exist where this particular football god is.

[vet93]

Never...Never...Never underestimate Coach Mickey Owens when it comes to a big game. He is a great game planner and motivator.

[injuredinmelee]

His teams are almost always the most physical on the field. I can remember some of his Ballinger teams that could flat out lay the wood.

[Texasfootball2]

Originally posted by vet93
Never...Never...Never underestimate Coach Mickey Owens when it comes to a big game. He is a great game planner and motivator.

He certainly did a number last night!

[TripleH]

Originally posted by vet93
Never...Never...Never underestimate Coach Mickey Owens when it comes to a big game. He is a great game planner and motivator. That is something else I did notice is that the coaches in the press box are watching what is happening on the field. The Tigers safety was hobbled a bit and came out of the game and was replaced by a freshman and on the very next play the Loboes ran a pass play and threw over the top of the freshman for a touchdown. That's paying atention to detail.

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
OR Monahans is under-rated?:thinking:
I definately think so

maybe having graham ranked ahead of snyder wasn't such a bad move on my part

[Snydertigersrul]

Originally posted by Tres Lobos
great game by both teams, the score was high, but both defenses made stops when they had too, monahans just made a few more than snyder did, but both teams should have a great season, and hopefully meet up in the playoffs again


How does that make sense when theh score is 41-32. I don't remember witnesses many stops by either team, except when the offense happened to fumble.

[ASUFrisbeeStud]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
His teams are almost always the most physical on the field. I can remember some of his Ballinger teams that could flat out lay the wood.

Yeah I do too.