Region IV GotW (Week 3): Cuero Gobblers @ Liberty Hill Panthers

[CueroDad2006]

This will be a shootout..........I think who has the ball last will win this one.

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by CueroDad2006
This will be a shootout..........I think who has the ball last will win this one.

oh dear - it sounds like De Ja Vu all over again :D

[injuredinmelee]

Liberty Hill wont win another game all year.

Cuero - 1987605945324
LH - -3

[injuredinmelee]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
Liberty Hill wont win another game all year.

Cuero - 1987605945324
LH - -3


sorry had to beat him to it.

[LH OffseasonVet]

Liberty Hill is going to have to learn how to play ball in the first half this week if they are going to have a chance at Cuero.

[Tx Challenge]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
Liberty Hill wont win another game all year.

Cuero - 1987605945324
LH - -3

I will have some of what he is taking!

BTW Off season, I agree LH better start playing from the opening kickoff

[JT44]

cuero's putting up points early and often, hopefully LH will have to play a lot of catch up, can't wait for friday

[kof96]

celina

[CueroDad2006]

can LH stop the pass?

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by CueroDad2006
can LH stop the pass? The question is...will Cuero be able to pass? :D ;) :p

[R4Editor]

Cuero keeps their season win streak going in a very good game between two elite programs.

[99IHSMustang]

This is going to be a good game.

It will be a close game as well... guaranteed!

[IHStangFan]

I may have to make the drive to see this one!! I don't know who to pick, it could go either way.

[GoStafford]

score?

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by LH OffseasonVet
Liberty Hill is going to have to learn how to play ball in the first half this week if they are going to have a chance at Cuero.
And not shoot ourselves in the foot. :doh: :doh:

[Daddy D 11]

idk if i can take another game like last year, i straight up cried at the end :o

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
i straight up cried at the end :o
No shame in that....you weren't the only one. ;)

[Daddy D 11]

soo, from the looks of it..cueros gotta running game thats pretty impressive :devil:

i smell a feast :cool:

oh and this is gotta be GOTW material

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by GoStafford
score? game isn't until the 21st :D

IHSFan - you gotta make it buddy!! If the game is anything like last year's I won't have time to text updates.

[bandera7]

Cuero can do it all this year. The sophomore makes some silly throws though, LH will probably jump on that.
At the same time, Cuero's Defense was pretty solid this year too.
Should be good.

[R4Editor]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
soo, from the looks of it..cueros gotta running game thats pretty impressive :devil:

i smell a feast :cool:

oh and this is gotta be GOTW material it will either be Reg 3 or Reg 4 GotW.

[piratebg]

This is gonna be huge. I really hate to have to pick a winner in this one. On one side you have the defending state champ, and on the other you have one of the best teams in Reg IV. I will have to mediate on this for a while.

[LHPfactory]

It may not be a score fest, LH defense is the best I have seen in the 4 seasons Ive been watching. They give up a little early and then just bring the beat down, course the Cuero speed will be a good test. Should be another great game, both teams will be tested. Cuero better have a chin, which they usually do.

[CueroDad2006]

Originally posted by bandera7
Cuero can do it all this year. The sophomore makes some silly throws though, LH will probably jump on that.
At the same time, Cuero's Defense was pretty solid this year too.
Should be good.

Silly throws? He only had to throw 5 times all night against the Bandera D.and was 3 for those 5........for 100 plus yards.

[hookandladder]

So Cuero scrimmage LG ealier this year, I do not think Cuero will be able to stop LH running game.

LH by 3 TD's

[Buccaneer]

LH easily

[HM33]

I believe this is going to be a great game. I'm looking forward to actually see Cuero play. I have Friday's off from football so I will can make this one :)

[HM33]

Oh, Cuero by 2

[Gobbla2001]

When Coach Reeve first got here in '03 he was quoted as saying he wanted the players to "play like their hair is on fire"... now we've had some damn good teams, and some of the players have played like their hair is on fire, but this year it seems the whole team does... that's very good and about time...

talent-wise and heart-wise Cuero's gunna hang with LH all the way, more than last year... this team seems more "together", they've grown a lot since those first scrimmages and even the first game.... but LH is a champ, and maybe they're gunna try to get revenge for the loss to Cuero last year...

I say LH by 3... just because they're LH... but if they make a couple of mistakes early on this may be like the '05 playoff result because this Cuero team is playing like their hair is on fire...

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by hookandladder
So Cuero scrimmage LG ealier this year, I do not think Cuero will be able to stop LH running game.

LH by 3 TD's

well many changes have taken place since the LG scrimmage...

this defense is better built to stop LH than last year's was, and we didn't have a problem then with LH...

I think this is another 37-34 type game...

but Cuero CAN score... so we'll see...

[GreenMachine]

Originally posted by Buccaneer
LH easily Maybe you need to get off the farm more. :thinking: LH may win, but it won't be easy. I surely wouldn't bet against the Gobblers the way they are playing.

[JT44]

my early feeling is Cuero will score early and often

Cuero defense will go crazy and dominate the game b/c LH will have to hurry it up to catch up........reminiscent of the 05' playoff meeting

[LHMom]

Y'all just GOTTA keep bringing up the '05 playoff game. You're killin' me! (My son was a senior...)

But - for this year, I'll just reiterate what I'm hearing from everyone else. I think it'll be close. LH can NOT afford to have the slow start of the last two games. I know there's a few still playing that have had two heart-breaking losses to Cuero so I'm hoping that is enough motivation to come out fighting.

Last year's game was the best non-playoff game I have ever been to. It wasn't playoffs, heck it wasn't even a district game but the atmosphere was completely like that of a late-round playoff game. Should be great! See you at Panther Stadium!

Oh - and I'll say Panthers by 6. :)

[R4Editor]

Week 3 Game of the Week is a battle of two elite programs. Last year, the Gobblers defeated the Panthers but Liberty Hill finish the season as State Champs. Cuero will put points on the board, but how many times will they get a chance to have the ball. Liberty Hill should be able to control the game through the ground.

My pick is Cuero Gobblers leave Liberty Hill with a one point win.

Disccus who wins and why.

[Cameron Crazy]

Thsis game is going to be off da chain!

[pirate4state]

Is it Friday yet? :D

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Is it Friday yet? :D game should had been saturday :( :mad:

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Is it Friday yet? :D

It's going to be a LONG week :D

[charlesrixey]

Liberty Hill 35-31

LH lost a close one in Cuero last year

This time, i think the panthers nail it up at home

[footballgal]

This should be a dandy!! Too bad I can't see it. I don't know which to pick - it's a toss up for me, but if I had to choose, I am going with the defending state champs.

[tigerpride_08]

until beaten, my money is on the defending state champs...

[sotxrat]

Should be a good one!! I have to go with the defending state champs at home.

[3afan]

LH wins going away ...

[JT44]

Originally posted by LHMom
Y'all just GOTTA keep bringing up the '05 playoff game. You're killin' me! (My son was a senior...)

But - for this year, I'll just reiterate what I'm hearing from everyone else. I think it'll be close. LH can NOT afford to have the slow start of the last two games. I know there's a few still playing that have had two heart-breaking losses to Cuero so I'm hoping that is enough motivation to come out fighting.

Last year's game was the best non-playoff game I have ever been to. It wasn't playoffs, heck it wasn't even a district game but the atmosphere was completely like that of a late-round playoff game. Should be great! See you at Panther Stadium!

Oh - and I'll say Panthers by 6. :)

I just brought up that game b/c in 05' Cuero had a lot more ball carriers than 06'
At least the ball was distributed among the skill players more that year.
This years Cuero team has a lot of playmakers, gonna be hard to key in on that one guy.
If LH has any type of sluggish start like the last few weeks, they'll be down early.

Oh, and was the Cuero game last year their only loss? I can't remember.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
It's going to be a LONG week :D

no kidding, but i already have the afternoon off. i'll be leaving sinton at Noon!! :D

[catman]

I couldn't vote.

I like both teams a lot and this one is just too close to call.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by catman
I couldn't vote.

I like both teams a lot and this one is just too close to call.

Will you be at the game?

[crabman]

Should be a playoff type atmosphere. When you say playoffs you immediately think about special teams. When you say special teams I get that oh @#$%^ feeling. We always find a way to miss extra points and field goals. It has beat us three out of four years in the playoffs including the '04 final.

If LH can kick, they have the edge. If our kicker is on that night, we can pull it out.

As far as LH starting slowly, Cuero starts quickly and finishes slowly. If LH is within striking distance going into the fourth quarter, I go with LH. Cuero needs to be up by three scores at the end of three to win.

Not to hijack a thread but where does a person eat in Liberty Hill?

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by crabman
Not to hijack a thread but where does a person eat in Liberty Hill?
I started a M&G thread. If that doesn't work for you, we've got a couple of BBQ places, 3 more Mexican restaurants, a Subway, a hamburger place and a home-style cooking place.

[greenpride]

I just "form tackled" my computer.................coming from College Station to watch this one. I'm not sure what kind of passing game LH has (probably 3 passes a game and 2 are for TD's) but the Cuero defense sounds really stout. I wish Cuero would rotate their OL and DL more so they don't get worn down by the end of the game. Let's green out LH stadium this Friday night and bring home a win. GO MEAN GREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gold_33]

Has LH learned a 2 minute drill yet? Cuero wins this one with a late td in a barn burner 35-31. Would love to come to this game but back to back trips to the Hill is too much for me. Plus i think both sides would tar and feather me if i showed up in a Wimberley shirt. :D

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by gold_33
Has LH learned a 2 minute drill yet?
Well, duh! What do you think we were in Dec 23? :p ;)

[gold_33]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Well, duh! What do you think we were in Dec 23? :p ;)

Yeah, yeah we know!! :rolleyes: Wouldnt have been if we wouldnt have blown the dang game to Hondo...:weeping: Yall we have been at home in bed...:p hehe, gah next week is going to be so fun.....well maybe until friday.:thinking:

[LHMom]

Oh, and was the Cuero game last year their only loss? I can't remember. [/B]


No, LH had two losses last year - back to back. Cuero and Wimberley.

[LHMom]

Not to hijack a thread but where does a person eat in Liberty Hill? [/B]

M&G isn't there, but my favorite is Jardin Corona. PM me if you want directions...

[BILLYFRED0000]

We get to see some true colors here. LH has played more quality teams than Cuero so lets see if the Gobblers can play D against a good running machine. I like LH in this one but it could go the other way.

Just don't really know what to expect from Cuero yet.

[catman]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Will you be at the game?

I will

[Highschoolfan78]

Originally posted by LHMom
No, LH had two losses last year - back to back. Cuero and Wimberley.

Wasn't the Wimberly one close as well? I just remember yall having it real tough those early weeks

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Highschoolfan78
Wasn't the Wimberly one close as well? I just remember yall having it real tough those early weeks
Back-to-back 4-point losses. *sigh*

[Old Tiger]

LH by 75

[JT44]

Originally posted by crabman
Should be a playoff type atmosphere. When you say playoffs you immediately think about special teams. When you say special teams I get that oh @#$%^ feeling. We always find a way to miss extra points and field goals. It has beat us three out of four years in the playoffs including the '04 final.

If LH can kick, they have the edge. If our kicker is on that night, we can pull it out.

As far as LH starting slowly, Cuero starts quickly and finishes slowly. If LH is within striking distance going into the fourth quarter, I go with LH. Cuero needs to be up by three scores at the end of three to win.

Not to hijack a thread but where does a person eat in Liberty Hill?

Cuero's xtra points have been on the last two games, 1-1 on field goal and I'm not gonna say the xtra points to avoid a jinx, but this has probably been the longest streak in a while for a cuero kicker in the last 4 years.

Kickoffs will probably be a little different this week, our kicker has been put on JV to play QB. It's now bw our xtra point man to kickoff, a soph LB, or big K.Johnson.

I think Cuero finishes slowly lately b/c they lose the fire to keep on pounding with 50 pt leads, they won't be slow to finish if this is a tight one.

[KingRob]

Sure wish I could be at this game! Hope all you lucky folks making the trip have a great game to enjoy.

I think it will be close, but Cuero will pull it out late in the game...

Cuero - 34
Liberty Hill - 28

LET'S GO CUERO!!

[Gobbler Fan]

JV-Freshman scores from last year ?

[LH Panther Mom]

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has noticed an overwhelming population of turkeys in some parts of Texas and in a rare move, has moved opening date for turkey hunting season to September 21. Fearing retaliation by some rabid fans in the southern part of the state, the spokesperson asked to remain anonymous but stated "Those turkeys have gone wild. It's time we stood up to them and not let them take over the state".

[briefcase]

Liberty Hill will win this game.

[JT44]

Originally posted by Gobbler Fan
JV-Freshman scores from last year ?

LH freshman dominated
LH JV won in the last minute, only loss the Cuero JV had

[ToroChingon]

Ass-Kickin' Chickens by 2 TD's!

[LHPfactory]

In reference to the 05 game, the defense we had then was nothing like what is playing now. The highest score this season against them was burnet, 17pts that included a 53 yard field goal. Oh yeah, burnet only got 139 yards total, 133 passing and 6 rushing, turnovers and penalties got most of burnets points. Gatesville didnt break 100 yards offense, and Waco C got most of their yards form special teams and penalties. The first td came from a long return that set the o up, the second touch by Waco C was the result of about 60 yards of penalties that got them out of 4th down about three times during that series. The defense is tough, and the longer they are on the field the harder they play, dont count your points to early. I know we have been known for the Three headed monster, but the defense since the end of last season and this season is top notch.

[Corn Cob]

Originally posted by LHPfactory
In reference to the 05 game, the defense we had then was nothing like what is playing now. The highest score this season against them was burnet, 17pts that included a 53 yard field goal. Oh yeah, burnet only got 139 yards total, 133 passing and 6 rushing, turnovers and penalties got most of burnets points. Gatesville didnt break 100 yards offense, and Waco C got most of their yards form special teams and penalties. The first td came from a long return that set the o up, the second touch by Waco C was the result of about 60 yards of penalties that got them out of 4th down about three times during that series. The defense is tough, and the longer they are on the field the harder they play, dont count your points to early. I know we have been known for the Three headed monster, but the defense since the end of last season and this season is top notch.

I'm not from Cuero, but your message reminds me of the saying "If my aunt had b@!!$, she'd be my uncle"!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Corn Cob
I'm not from Cuero, but your message reminds me of the saying "If my aunt had b@!!$, she'd be my uncle"!

There are ALOT of messages on this board that fit that expression. Most fans will have a "woulda, coulda, shoulda" post at some point, it's only natural. ;)

[Daddy D 11]

with as many players as cuero has going both ways, i have my doubts about stamina. even though they played all out last year at home, i think on the road and in their first big game..its gonna bite em in the rear

butttt... this is gonna be a good one :clap:

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by ToroChingon
Ass-Kickin' Chickens by 2 TD's!

EL TORO has SPOKEN...

what's up homes spice?

[Darren]

I am a Giddings fan first and foremost....

But this is by far the best game of the week in all of 3a.

This is a tough call but I am taking LH by 3.

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by Darren
I am a Giddings fan first and foremost....

But this is by far the best game of the week in all of 3a.

This is a tough call but I am taking LH by 3.

I can take that...

[JT44]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
with as many players as cuero has going both ways, i have my doubts about stamina. even though they played all out last year at home, i think on the road and in their first big game..its gonna bite em in the rear

butttt... this is gonna be a good one :clap:

What's LH's number of two way starters?

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by JT44
What's LH's number of two way starters?
Zero

[JT44]

wt? not fair:doh:

[Mean Green Fan]

I feel Cuero should score more points in the 1st half than LH and I like Cuero's running game for ball and clock control in the second half to keep LH off the field.
Cuero by 14

[JT44]

Originally posted by Mean Green Fan
I feel Cuero should score more points in the 1st half than LH and I like Cuero's running game for ball and clock control in the second half to keep LH off the field.
Cuero by 14

that's my feeling too, but they have to have ball control, it's hard though b/c they have been scoring so quick

[gobbler grad]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Daddy D 11
[B]with as many players as cuero has going both ways, i have my doubts about stamina. even though they played all out last year at home, i think on the road and in their first big game..its gonna bite em in the rear

players going both ways will hurt Cuero...:thinking: I've always thought that...
just hope they have a good plan and execute well...will be one to remember or maybe not remember...good luck to both teams and hope all plays to the best of their ability...

GO MEAN GREEN...:clap:

[29-3aFAN]

Gobblers by 6.

[sabre1]

I know what LH has coming back, but I don't know about Cuero can anyone enlighten me?

[Gobbler Fan]

Well we have 3 Senior Cheerleaders with Varsity experience returning along with a good group of Juniors up from the JV squad mix in one or two Sophmores . We have Experience at the Head and co-Head spot's...my take is this is a young group but they will do fine come friday .:thumbsup:

[Gobbler Fan]

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Seriously this team is very young and losing over 30 Seniors to Graduation hurts our depth too . But this team is also very talented and has done better each game . By the end of the Season come playoff time this team will be ready for anyone win or lose against LH.

[44INAROW]

Gobbler Fan - wins the "longest post" of the day award :D :D

[Gobbler Fan]

LOL that was copied and pasted from the website it just came out that way ...blame it on whoever set it up like that .


:p

For my prize I'll take a win Friday Night :twitch:

[manormustangs]

this will be a good match up but liberty hill will come out on top ..i dont see the champs losing this early in the season
LH 35
CUERO 24

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by Gobbler Fan
LOL that was copied and pasted from the website it just came out that way ...blame it on whoever set it up like that .


:p

For my prize I'll take a win Friday Night :twitch:

I hope you win your prize............;)

[clemsmarina]

Originally posted by Gobbler Fan
LOL that was copied and pasted from the website it just came out that way ...blame it on whoever set it up like that .


:p

For my prize I'll take a win Friday Night :twitch:


Haha...
Hey Gobbler Fan, now go back and edit/add all of the 4.3 times for each player.

[sweetwater07]

Originally posted by IHStangFan
I may have to make the drive to see this one!! I don't know who to pick, it could go either way.


where is this game..i wouldn't mind going as well

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by sweetwater07
where is this game..i wouldn't mind going as well
Ahem.....thread title - Cuero @ Liberty Hill. :p The more the merrier...just don't ask me to save you a seat. :eek: :eek:

[LHMom]

LHPM - Have you heard what time the gates are opening yet? I want my seat!

[buff4life]

the game of the year in all probability

I just don't see an inexperienced, untested, but very good Cuero team coming to LH to beat a veteran LH team...

even though a Cuero win wouldn't surprise me, my gut tells me LH by less than a TD...

[SpursFan]

How big is the Liberty Hill Stadium?

Cuero is going to bring a HUGE crowd!!


Go MEAN GREEN!!

[JT44]

Originally posted by LHMom
LHPM - Have you heard what time the gates are opening yet? I want my seat!

that's what I was wondering, I was one of the few that made the trip last year for the 9/jv games, so I know what to expect, but I don't think the rest of Cuero realizes how little room there will be for us

I am going to follow the team buses, hopefully that will get us there before the crowd.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by LHMom
LHPM - Have you heard what time the gates are opening yet? I want my seat!
I should hear back tomorrow about the gates & temporary stands.

[JT44]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
I should hear back tomorrow about the gates & temporary stands.

cool

[R4Editor]

Originally posted by CueroDad2006
This will be a shootout..........I think who has the ball last will win this one. yes! it has been a shootout in the poll(37-37), the last one to post before the game will be the deciding factor in this poll.:)

[cjeffsjeep]

Originally posted by SpursFan
How big is the Liberty Hill Stadium?

Cuero is going to bring a HUGE crowd!!


Go MEAN GREEN!!


http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=143


thats what i found on Texas Bob i dont know how up to date that is

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by cjeffsjeep
http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=143


thats what i found on Texas Bob i dont know how up to date that is
It's not. I have to send them a new picture, but we just added about 1000 seats to the home side.

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by cjeffsjeep
http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=143


thats what i found on Texas Bob i dont know how up to date that is

Capacity 1567, is that right? (they did some renovations - maybe it holds more now) The game was packed last year in Cuero and Texas Bob's shows Cuero's capacity @ 6800 :eek: :eek: :eek:

Well - Debbie you answered as I was posting.. lol..........

[JT44]

Panthers a big test for Gobblers defense

September 19, 2007 - Posted at 12:00 a.m.

BY MIKE FORMAN - ADVOCATE SPORTS WRITER

CUERO - It might not be the immovable object meeting the irresistible force in the Class 3A showdown between No. 6 Cuero and No. 2 Liberty Hill. But when the Gobblers (3-0) travel to Liberty Hill (3-0) on Friday night something will have to give.

Cuero goes into the game allowing an average of 84.3 yards and 5.7 points per game, while the Panthers are averaging 502 yards and 45.7 points per game.

"It's kind of a select little club," Cuero coach Mark Reeve said of the Liberty Hill offense. "A lot of people run the Wing-T but there might be three teams in the state who run it like they do. It's like any other offense you face but the difference is you don't know how to adjust. They take advantage of what you do on the other side of the ball to be successful. They always come up with another answer. It's evolved. It took them about three years to get to where they are. Not a lot of communities have that much patience."

Cuero has seen Liberty Hill's offense evolve first hand. The Gobblers rolled to a 42-14 win over the Panthers in the 2005 Class 3A, Division II quarterfinal playoffs before capturing a 31-27 win last season when time ran out with Liberty Hill in possession of the ball at the Cuero 10-yard line.

"They execute real well," Cuero rover Jake Rangnow said. "They know exactly how to run the offense. It can be pretty confusing because they use a lot of motion and stuff. You have to do what you're coached to do in your technique. You can't lose your concentration. You've got to be in it for the grind."

Liberty Hill remains primarily a running team, having rushed for 1,242 yards in wins over Waco Connally, Burnet and Gatesville. Tailback Kyle Troxell has rushed for 431 yards and one touchdown, fullback Doug Allman has rushed for 386 yards and seven touchdowns, and wingback Dustin Gonzales has rushed for 351 yards and six touchdowns.

But the Gobblers won't just stack the line of scrimmage because the Panthers threw for their first three touchdowns in last week's 70-7 win over Gatesville.

"You just can't panic," Reeve said. "You can't lose discipline and start doing things you don't normally do. You can't cheat on them because they've been running this thing for a long, long time. It's all about execution. They used to run it and out-execute people. Now they have great athletes and great execution."

Cuero's success on defense has been somewhat of a surprise, considering the Gobblers returned only five starters and tackle Callan Hardin hasn't played a down because of a knee injury.

"This has been a group when we've had concerns we've been able to address them as a team," Reeve said. "They do a good job of meeting our expectations every day in practice. These kids are working awfully hard."

The Gobblers' hard work on defense has made it easier for the offense to average 57 points per game this season. The Cuero defenders realize their offense could be their best defense against Liberty Hill.

"A big part of our offense has been our defense forcing teams in three and outs," Rangnow said. "The biggest key against Liberty Hill will be keeping their offense off the field for as long as we can."

Mike Forman is a sports writer for the Victoria Advocate. Contact him at 361-580-6588 or mforman@vicad.com.

[ToroChingon]

AAAAAAA HUUUUUU AAAAAAA!

Los Guajolotes van a ganar! Por cierto!

[footballgal]

Wow poll is all tied up, at 39! :)

[CHSfan]

O GOSH we r gonna have to get there really early if we r gonna get a seat cuz even though i will stand most of the game i need a seat!! all of our games need to be at home just so we can fit all of our fans!! ahh

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by CHSfan
O GOSH we r gonna have to get there really early if we r gonna get a seat cuz even though i will stand most of the game i need a seat!! all of our games need to be at home just so we can fit all of our fans!! ahh
I'll make you the same deal I made lil' 44. You're welcome to come sit on our side, but you have to wear purple. :devil: :devil:

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
I'll make you the same deal I made lil' 44. You're welcome to come sit on our side, but you have to wear purple. :devil: :devil:

I think he'll pass :mad:

[JT44]

anybody watch "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX......
I'll be the green man from last weeks show

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
I think he'll pass :mad:
:p :p I was just trying to be helpful. :D

[Gobbla2001]

w h a t e v e r.... :p

[Gobbler Fan]

Originally posted by cjeffsjeep
http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=143


thats what i found on Texas Bob i dont know how up to date that is


Quit joking and post the real stadium seating .


:p

[LH Panther Mom]

***Additional seats will be brought in. The MAIN gate (closest to the field house) will open at 5:45. Other gates will open at 6:00.***

[LHPfactory]

Originally posted by Corn Cob
I'm not from Cuero, but your message reminds me of the saying "If my aunt had b@!!$, she'd be my uncle"!

What does that have to do with anything? Im just bringing up the fact that everyone is talking about the LH offense and Cuero Defense, I was just adding that LH defense is doing a great job and I believe it will be a big factor in this game. It has nothing to do with your aunt having a sex change. Ill keep it simple next time so you dont get confused. Maybe ill just draw a picture, you like pictures?

and ps p4s, where is the woulda coulda shoulda, my point was LH is gonna throw that D on friday.....:D

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by LHPfactory
and ps p4s, where is the woulda coulda shoulda, my point was LH is gonna throw that D on friday.....:D hell i don't know...i'm just throwing stuff out there...i don't even know if i was directing that to anyone poster. i probably was - i've just forgotten who it was. :D :crazy1:

[Corn Cob]

Originally posted by LHPfactory
What does that have to do with anything? Im just bringing up the fact that everyone is talking about the LH offense and Cuero Defense, I was just adding that LH defense is doing a great job and I believe it will be a big factor in this game. It has nothing to do with your aunt having a sex change. Ill keep it simple next time so you dont get confused. Maybe ill just draw a picture, you like pictures?

and ps p4s, where is the woulda coulda shoulda, my point was LH is gonna throw that D on friday.....:D

Here, I’ll draw you a picture! You said, and I quote:

“turnovers and penalties got most of burnets points”

“and Waco C got most of their yards form special teams and penalties. The first td came from a long return that set the o up, the second touch by Waco C was the result of about 60 yards of penalties that got them out of 4th down about three times during that series”

Now, I’ll say it again: “If my aunt had b@!!$, she’d be my uncle”!

How's that picture? Do you like pictures?

[buff4ever]

I haven't read all the conversations on this thread, so I will just comment on what I think.

Much like giddings and hutto, this is a playoff type atmosphere early in the year with overall record being only thing at stake. Best kinda game there is.

I look for a close one here, and feel like cuero will pull it out in the end. I think LH's new starters will get a great experience that they have been lacking to this point and it will prep them for another long run in the playoffs. No hard feelings LH Fans, I think you have a great team, this is just a necessary experience for the spot fillers replacing last years studs. LH wouldn't surprise me if they pulled it out, this is just my gut feeling.

GOOD LUCK TO BOTH TEAMS, and fans enjoy the show and atmosphere.

[buff4life]

Originally posted by buff4ever
I haven't read all the conversations on this thread, so I will just comment on what I think.

Much like giddings and hutto, this is a playoff type atmosphere early in the year with overall record being only thing at stake. Best kinda game there is.

I look for a close one here, and feel like cuero will pull it out in the end. I think LH's new starters will get a great experience that they have been lacking to this point and it will prep them for another long run in the playoffs. No hard feelings LH Fans, I think you have a great team, this is just a necessary experience for the spot fillers replacing last years studs. LH wouldn't surprise me if they pulled it out, this is just my gut feeling.

GOOD LUCK TO BOTH TEAMS, and fans enjoy the show and atmosphere.

typical brilliance from my copycat...

[buff4ever]

I got you a copycat.

Thanx. no one else wants to comment I guess, it is dead around here today.

[Balcones fault]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
I'll make you the same deal I made lil' 44. You're welcome to come sit on our side, but you have to wear purple. :devil: :devil:

No purple here, but we plan to come to the game from down Leander way. I'll probably wear an antique Celina cap (98-99 state championships). We'll be happy just to find a decent parking place. We're also bringing some Vista Ridge players (they play Thursday night) who could benefit from watching good competitive hard-nosed small town football.

I think LH wins by 14.

[NewYorkYankee]

Liberty Hill by 21

[Gobbla2001]

WOO HOO

[Daddy D 11]

are you as excited as i am?! :clap:

[Gobbla2001]

I'm going nuts...

Think I'm gunna go to the zoo and kill the panther :devil:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
I'm going nuts...

Think I'm gunna go to the zoo and kill the panther :devil:
Go for it. I've already got the wood chips soaking for the turkey we'll be putting in the smoker tomorrow night. :devil: :p

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Go for it. I've already got the wood chips soaking for the turkey we'll be putting in the smoker tomorrow night. :devil: :p

hell, I'll probably eat turkey tomorrow myself... might take another sandwich to work...

never eaten panther, but I've owned some :cool:

[Gobbla2001]

and can you save me a piece of smoked turkey? that stuff is gooooooooooooood!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
and can you save me a piece of smoked turkey? that stuff is gooooooooooooood!
Sure....how about a leg? ;)

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Sure....how about a leg? ;)

:hand: I'm a breast man

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
:hand: I'm a breast man

so naughty, so naughty :D

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
:hand: I'm a breast man
Too bad......those are mine. :devil:

[Gobbla2001]

alrighty... I don't turn down food... a leg will just work fine... we'll need a "leg-up" tomorrow night...

[wannabgobbler08]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
idk if i can take another game like last year, i straight up cried at the end :o

i feel u on that 1

[LH Panther Mom]

Is the rumor I true that with the price of gas, Cuero can't afford to drive this far and has forfeited?

































:devil: :devil:

[Gobbler Fan]

I guess after the Cuero JV and Freshman did what they had to do last night the Liberty Hill faithfull can only wish that were true .:p

Here Kitty Kitty ...

:devil:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Gobbler Fan
I guess after the Cuero JV and Freshman did what they had to do last night the Liberty Hill faithfull can only wish that were true .:p

Here Kitty Kitty ...

:devil:
Oh heck no! I'm glad it's not true because I was going to see about hiring a gas tanker to fill all the cars. :D I hope the whole town comes to witness what is going to take place tonight. 42's a nice number and all since a dominos game is named that. BUT, don't expect to reach that number because just like dominos, the Gobblers will FALL. :D

[LH Panther Mom]

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7721/turkeynl5.jpg








;)

[Old Green]

Yipee !!!!
Today is the day we come to a new Roost.

Ever been to a Turkey Roost.

It's hard to run us off after dark.:D

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Old Green
Yipee !!!!
Today is the day we come to a new Roost.

Ever been to a Turkey Roost.

It's hard to run us off after dark.:D
From Turkey Roost to Roast Turkey. Sounds like a plan to me. :D

[Old Green]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
From Turkey Roost to Roast Turkey. Sounds like a plan to me. :D ROAST !!!!! Thems Fightin words.

Gimme sec while I think of a comeback:confused:

[Sweetwater Red]

Wow! What is this? It appears to be a "good-spirted and friendly"
trash talking thread between two rivals. I can think of two other
rival team's posters that might learn from this.:thinking:;)

Myself included. :D

[Old Green]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Wow! What is this? It appears to be a "good-spirted and friendly"
trash talking thread between two rivals. I can think of two other
rival team's posters that might learn from this.:thinking:;)

Myself included. :D All in good fun my freind.
Now help me think of a comeback:D


Ya'll don't do bad either.:)

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by Old Green
All in good fun my freind.
Now help me think of a comeback:D


Ya'll don't do bad either.:)

Nah...I'm staying out of this one. I'm gonna sit back & read.:D

[buff4ever]

talking about a smoked turkey and things, I am wondering if it might be fun to go to LH tonight instead of staying here in gtown. I can't think of a good way to cook a hippo, but I guess I will stick around here anyway.

[Old Green]

Originally posted by buff4ever
talking about a smoked turkey and things, I am wondering if it might be fun to go to LH tonight instead of staying here in gtown. I can't think of a good way to cook a hippo, but I guess I will stick around here anyway. Come on up !
You'll go broke trying to marinade a Hippo.:D

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by Old Green
Come on up !
You'll go broke trying to marinade a Hippo.:D

can you imagine how much "sop" it would take to BBQ a Hippo? MERCY...

GO MEAN GREEN :)

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
can you imagine how much "sop" it would take to BBQ a Hippo? MERCY...

GO MEAN GREEN :)

Not to mention what the size of the pit would have to be.:D

[crzyjournalist03]

wow...99 votes and it's 50-49...guess it's going to be a nail-biter tonight!

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by crzyjournalist03
wow...99 votes and it's 50-49...guess it's going to be a nail-biter tonight!
now it's 50-50 - I don't know if my nerves can take it :( :eek:

[KingRob]

LET'S GO CUERO!!:cheerl: :cheerl: :cheerl:

[crzyjournalist03]

I wonder how many polls have ever had more than 100 votes? :thinking:

[rundoe]

The State Champion Liberty Hill Panthers.

[rundoe]

Originally posted by kof96
celina

Didn,t and won't!!

[rundoe]

Originally posted by LHMom
Y'all just GOTTA keep bringing up the '05 playoff game. You're killin' me! (My son was a senior...)

But - for this year, I'll just reiterate what I'm hearing from everyone else. I think it'll be close. LH can NOT afford to have the slow start of the last two games. I know there's a few still playing that have had two heart-breaking losses to Cuero so I'm hoping that is enough motivation to come out fighting.

Last year's game was the best non-playoff game I have ever been to. It wasn't playoffs, heck it wasn't even a district game but the atmosphere was completely like that of a late-round playoff game. Should be great! See you at Panther Stadium!

Oh - and I'll say Panthers by 6. :)


I'll agree fully with this one.

[rundoe]

Originally posted by CueroDad2006
can LH stop the pass?

Can cuero stop the pass!!!!