Region III GotW: Battle of the Bell

[Milk That Cow]

I predict the Loser does NOT make the Playoffs...

I also say there will be HUGE pressure on Cameron to win this ball game..

I mean HUGE pressure...

[King_LeYoeNidas]

umm..1st district game. HUGE pressure on all the teams.

[Rabid Cougar]

Pressure is on Rockdale. They are the ones making all the noise.

[Milk That Cow]

Cameron Yoe is playing at Home...

They haven't lost back-to-back Bell Battles in 30 Years...

[Rabid Cougar]

Originally posted by Milk That Cow
Cameron Yoe is playing at Home...

They haven't lost back-to-back Bell Battles in 30 Years...

Yes, Rockdale would know what that is like.

[King_LeYoeNidas]

This Yoe squad is apparently better than originally thought. The gatesville squad they lost to by two points seems to be very, very solid. This game could be very telling for both teams. Plus, Cameron got 1st string RB back last night so that opens up more doors. Either way, I say both teams make playoffs.

[rockdale80]

Originally posted by King_LeYoeNidas
This Yoe squad is apparently better than originally thought. The gatesville squad they lost to by two points seems to be very, very solid. This game could be very telling for both teams. Plus, Cameron got 1st string RB back last night so that opens up more doors. Either way, I say both teams make playoffs.

Regardless of any record, this is usually a heck of a game. I hope Rockdale wins, but Cameron usually beats Rockdale. Go Tigers!

[Old Tiger]

I think the winner will be whoever can stop the run. I'll take Rockdale by 7 in a shootout.

[King_LeYoeNidas]

stop the run? You realize 6 different Yoe RECEIVERS caught a TD last night?

[Old Tiger]

You realize that was against Lorena?

[ILS1]

Originally posted by Go Blue
You realize that was against Lorena?

Rockdale beat an average Llano team by 6. Then beat a terrible Lampasas team. Then a 2A team. Then beat a private school by 2 in OT. Cameron beat Waco Connally by 4. Then lost to Gatesville by 2. Then stomped a mudhole in Lorena last night. Looks like Cameron is coming around and getting everyone healthy. Plus, this game is Cameron. I'll take the Yoe by 3.



:D :D :D

[LHexPlayer]

Rockdale by 14.

[Milk That Cow]

Navasota
Winner of the Battle of the Bell...
Caldwell

Makes The Playoffs...

The Loser of the Battle of the Bell starts Roundball Season...

[Old Tiger]

Milk, don't forget Madisonville.


It's going to be a fight for the other district sports with Rockdale, Madisonville, Cameron, and Caldwell!

[87 TIGER]

Originally posted by ILS1
Rockdale beat an average Llano team by 6. Then beat a terrible Lampasas team. Then a 2A team. Then beat a private school by 2 in OT. Cameron beat Waco Connally by 4. Then lost to Gatesville by 2. Then stomped a mudhole in Lorena last night. Looks like Cameron is coming around and getting everyone healthy. Plus, this game is Cameron. I'll take the Yoe by 3.



:D :D :D Trust me Llano is no average team, they are pretty good and i believe will be a playoff team. Diddn't Connally get hammered by Caldwell, not sure how good they are. Battle of the bell it really doest matter, both teams are pretty equal going in. whoever takes care of the ball and takes advantage of the other teams mistakes wins this one.

[King_LeYoeNidas]

Originally posted by ILS1
Rockdale beat an average Llano team by 6. Then beat a terrible Lampasas team. Then a 2A team. Then beat a private school by 2 in OT. Cameron beat Waco Connally by 4. Then lost to Gatesville by 2. Then stomped a mudhole in Lorena last night. Looks like Cameron is coming around and getting everyone healthy. Plus, this game is Cameron. I'll take the Yoe by 3.



:D :D :D

Thank you sir. I was just about to ask what powerhouses the Tigers had been tossing around.

People better get there early for this one. BOTB is always a packed house but combine that with district opener AND Cameron wanting to avoid losing twice in a row? Yeah. That's alot of people.

[buff4ever]

I have to go with Rockdale in this one. First off they looked competitive in our scrimmage with them. Second, Cameron was afraid to play lexington; which was sad enough that they even scheduled them.

:D :D :D :D

[King_LeYoeNidas]

Originally posted by buff4ever
I have to go with Rockdale in this one. First off they looked competitive in our scrimmage with them. Second, Cameron was afraid to play lexington; which was sad enough that they even scheduled them.

:D :D :D :D

Can I buy pot from you? Seriously. :rolleyes:

Furthermore, there's no truth to Lexington "offering" to come to Cameron. Why? Because they didn't.

[buff4ever]

Originally posted by King_LeYoeNidas
Can I buy pot from you? Seriously. :rolleyes:

Furthermore, there's no truth to Lexington "offering" to come to Cameron. Why? Because they didn't.


Smithville schedules lexington, and beats the tar out of them!:D :D :D

[CYOEMEN]

who will win??

[Old Tiger]

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[Old Green]

Who has the most wins in the "Battle of The Bell" ?

[Old Tiger]

Old Green,

Cameron by a lot

[rockdale80]

Originally posted by Go Blue
Old Green,

Cameron by a lot

I dont know the exact numbers, but Cameron has dominated Rockdale.

[Bearkat]

I'm taking the Yoemen.

[ctownlegend]

Battle of the Bell...by FAR the most exciting week for both Cameron and Rockdale fans and players alike! Even though it's a little early this year...LETS GET THIS STARTED!!! :D

[Old Tiger]

.

[navscanmaster]

Rockdale starts out 5-0, going to overtime two weeks in a row.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by navscanmaster
Rockdale starts out 5-0, going to overtime two weeks in a row. I hope that isn't the case with the OT I don't think my draws would make it through

[ctownlegend]

I'm suprised at all the cameron votes. I went to my first cameron game this year last week, and although Yoe's offense looked extremely good...I think their speed simply overwhelmed a much slower Lorena Defense. Also, Cameron's D looked pretty bad. I think they only stoped Lorena twice, both turnovers. Lorena never punted!!! :eek: im pretty sure Rockdale's O' has to be on a whole 'nother level than Lorena's, granted I don't really know much about Rockdale this year. I believe that IF.....IF Cameron's D wakes up...Rockdale could be in trouble. I hope thats the case! :D

[R3Editor]

Originally posted by Go Blue
I hope that isn't the case with the OT I don't think my draws would make it through

:tmi: Mods, we have our Region III GOTW Here. Please sticky it. And not the Go Blue "draws" kinda sticky. :ack!:

[ctownlegend]

Originally posted by Old Green
Who has the most wins in the "Battle of The Bell" ?

The current score is Cameron-37 Rockdale-17

[44INAROW]

I am going with Cameron.... (I like their mascot name) ;)

[Old Tiger]

I'm going to stir the pot on this thread on purpose do not take this post serious.

Cameron Sucks!



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[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Go Blue
I'm going to stir the pot on this thread on purpose
:eek: :eek: :eek: On PURPOSE???? Compared to???? :p

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
:eek: :eek: :eek: On PURPOSE???? Compared to???? :p Um the times its not on purpose? haha

[c-town_balla]

This is going to be a pretty good game. I want to go pretty bad but, I don't know if I will make it.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Go Blue
Um the times its not on purpose? haha
:thinking: :thinking: I'm sure one will come to me.







Go teams!

[Rabid Cougar]

Got to go with my Yoemen for no other reason than I enjoy beating Rockdale so much.

[Old Green]

Originally posted by ctownlegend
The current score is Cameron-37 Rockdale-17 Thanks. The Yoemen have dominated.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by Old Green
Thanks. The Yoemen have dominated. Very very true :(


It's not they they are more talented a lot of times just Rockdale plays under their talent level. Not taking anything away from Cameron though....they have had some very very talented players through the years

[Rabid Cougar]

Might as well take the grinder and take the paint off of it, save the Yoe FFA the trouble.

[King_LeYoeNidas]

to be honest, ol' dirtry draws is right. Cameron has never been a "superstar ridden" team. We've had excellent players, but seldom super, superstars. It's that team mentality and as cliche as it sounds, Yoe pride. I wish they'd made this game week 10 as that always gives the game the extra excitement.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by King_LeYoeNidas
to be honest, ol' dirtry draws is right. Cameron has never been a "superstar ridden" team. We've had excellent players, but seldom super, superstars. It's that team mentality and as cliche as it sounds, Yoe pride. I wish they'd made this game week 10 as that always gives the game the extra excitement. From what I heard as of late it's that superstar attitude that has taken over in Cameron.

[c-town_balla]

Originally posted by Go Blue
From what I heard as of late it's that superstar attitude that has taken over in Cameron.

That was true for the last two years but, it isn't this year it sounds like some leaders are keeping the big heads small.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by c-town_balla
That was true for the last two years but, it isn't this year it sounds like some leaders are keeping the big heads small. that is good news for the yoe

[offduty]

go yoe! btbo rockdale!

[buff4ever]

Did I already mention that Rockdale was going to win this game!!:D :D :D

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by buff4ever
Did I already mention that Rockdale was going to win this game!!:D :D :D I don't think you have buff4ever but why do you think Rockdale will win?

[King_LeYoeNidas]

something to do w/ bitterness I think. I doubt he could name 2 players from either team.

[offduty]

anybody know what the spread on this game is?

[Johnny Utah]

Go Tigers!!! Dog, talked to the legend via phone on Sunday night, said the Tigers are looking good. Keep up the fight!!! Keep the BELL!!!

[Old Tiger]

They have JU...just need to put together a complete game!

[Johnny Utah]

I hear you. Every game counts now!!!

[kepdawg]

Rockdale playing Mingus this week?

[OldBison75]

Cameron by 10 because they are at home and playing well. I believe the very fact that the loser is in a big hole for the district, makes the Yoe magic come out. Plus, it is tough to play in Cameron with the fans in the stands and the way the game is usually called.

[offduty]

Originally posted by OldBison75
Plus, it is tough to play in Cameron with the fans in the stands and the way the game is usually called.

What do you mean the way the game is called?

[OldBison75]

It seems that the rowdy home fans seem to get the close calls in favor of thier team, much like in many other towns where the fans are kinda fanatical. No intent to say that the refs are being biased, but it is true that the crowd can have some influence on close calls.

[cameron91]

the bell look better in maroon and grey..:D

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by cameron91
the bell look better in maroon and grey..:D I find it to be very trashy in those colors

[cameron91]

just don't toss it the river like yall have been known to do..:D

[Old Tiger]

as long as yall don't burn our field ;)

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by OldBison75
Cameron by 10 because they are at home and playing well. I believe the very fact that the loser is in a big hole for the district, makes the Yoe magic come out. Plus, it is tough to play in Cameron with the fans in the stands and the way the game is usually called. Most of those fans should be gone by halftime jk

[cameron91]

we will not burn the feild , if you tell coach to turn on the hot water in the vistor shower..mane , that was the coldest shower I've taken in my life..:D

[Old Tiger]

there wasn't any warm water in home shower either!

[cameron91]

we never pay the gas bill before we play yall..

[Buffgal]

Originally posted by OldBison75
Cameron by 10 because they are at home and playing well. I believe the very fact that the loser is in a big hole for the district, makes the Yoe magic come out. Plus, it is tough to play in Cameron with the fans in the stands and the way the game is usually called.

I agree with all but reference "maybe" about homer refs. BUT Rockdale will have to have everything go their way to pull out a win @ Cameron. Some close games with Giddings makes you seriously consider the Yoe Magic at home works in their favor often. Very tough place to play, football or baseball. If you have young kids, hold their hands........and stuff a little piece of cotton in each ear.

[OldBison75]

Buffgal,
I don't mean that the refs are homers, but I do know that there is quite a bit of intimidation at Yoe field. The confines are cramped and the refs have to exit in the middle of the crowd when things are contested. I believe this intimidation causes anything that is iffy to be called in the Yoe favor. In that stadium I see more refs keeping one hand on the flag on every play than anywhere else I have watched a game in 2 years.

[ctownlegend]

Im sorry, I may be ruining the fun of this thread..but honestly...yall are over analyzing this game. Anyone who has been a part of one of these games knows that refs...fans...nobody but the players affect the outcome of this game. Forget where their playing, forget who has the louder fans. This game is all about the scoreboard for the players, and the team who wants it more will get it. No team wants to be known as the team who lost the bell. Its simple, in the Battle of the Bell...the teams with the most heart wins.

[Rabid Cougar]

Originally posted by Go Blue
I find it to be very trashy in those colors

Break out the primer, its changing colors Saturday morning

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by Rabid Cougar
Break out the primer, its changing colors Saturday morning :clap: :eek: :(

[Dogman_1969]

Just another coat of Blue on Saturday....

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by Dogman_1969
Just another coat of Blue on Saturday.... :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :cheerl: :thumbsup:

[c-town_balla]

.....or a return to its native maroon and grey

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by c-town_balla
.....or a return to its native maroon and grey :( :( :dispntd: :dispntd:

[Milk That Cow]

I Repeat...

Cameron Yoe has HUGE pressure to win this Ballgame...

Rockdale hasn't really played anybody...

Cameron really hasn't played anybody...

So, we really don't know how good both of these teams are.

I think it's going to come down to the Coaching Matchup....

It should be a very entertaining ballgame...

And the Loser, I predict will be the odd man out in the Playoff Race...

[Buffgal]

Originally posted by OldBison75
Buffgal,
I don't mean that the refs are homers, but I do know that there is quite a bit of intimidation at Yoe field. The confines are cramped and the refs have to exit in the middle of the crowd when things are contested. I believe this intimidation causes anything that is iffy to be called in the Yoe favor. In that stadium I see more refs keeping one hand on the flag on every play than anywhere else I have watched a game in 2 years.

Couldn't have said it better. Been @ Yoe field in tight games several times, I know exactly what you mean. And I meant every word about holding your youngster's hands.

[opher]

since when did coaches TACKLE or BLOCK or CATCH THE BALL?????? Sounds like someone still won't let go of their failures and still like to point the blame on someone else. Typical attitude - you get the credit of you win - someone else takes the blame if you lose - come on get real - own up to something for once in your life.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Buffgal
Very tough place to play, football or baseball. If you have young kids, hold their hands........and stuff a little piece of cotton in each ear.

All that is VERY true:(

[c-town_balla]

If y'all think its hard on visitors just wait until unathletic Yoe high graduates come and ref Cameron games and try their hardests to show how much they hate Cameron

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by c-town_balla
If y'all think its hard on visitors just wait until unathletic Yoe high graduates come and ref Cameron games and try their hardests to show how much they hate Cameron

Surprisingly, I can easily see that happening haha

Atleast your Baseball games are civil:rolleyes: :p :D

[c-town_balla]

well that one game kinda got out of hand.....


mostly its all that happend to y'all happening to us by some ref with antiCameron feelings for one reason or another

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by c-town_balla
well that one game kinda got out of hand.....


mostly its all that happend to y'all happening to us by some ref with antiCameron feelings for one reason or another

Yes, yes it did. And that's gotta stink, cause there's nothing you can do about it if he doesn't like Cameron.

Oh, and Rockdale wins this one:p

[buff4life]

Originally posted by ctownlegend
Im sorry, I may be ruining the fun of this thread..but honestly...yall are over analyzing this game. Anyone who has been a part of one of these games knows that refs...fans...nobody but the players affect the outcome of this game. Forget where their playing, forget who has the louder fans. This game is all about the scoreboard for the players, and the team who wants it more will get it. No team wants to be known as the team who lost the bell. Its simple, in the Battle of the Bell...the teams with the most heart wins.

been there done it twice...and i must say I disagree with your opinion but its my point of view vs your home point of view so no chance of proving either

[rockdale80]

Originally posted by ctownlegend
...the teams with the most heart wins.

That is the craziest thing I have ever heard. I assure you I left it all on the field when we lost. Cameron beat us no doubt, but it was not lack of try or heart. :hand:

[ctownlegend]

Originally posted by rockdale80
That is the craziest thing I have ever heard. I assure you I left it all on the field when we lost. Cameron beat us no doubt, but it was not lack of try or heart. :hand:

I'm not saying that one team tries and another simply lays down. I'm saying one team leaves all the records out the door...not one player...not one coach...one TEAM...the keyword is team..the TEAM with the most heart. I have seen some kids come through cameron with more heart than any coach can ask for, but rarely have I seen a team that comes together as ONE and plays with HEART...not just on friday night..but on the saturday before the game when their lifting weights, and the practices leading up to the game. To say that heart plays no factor because you happend to lose and you left it on the field is naive, as i said..the TEAM with the most heart will win.

[rockdale80]

Originally posted by ctownlegend
I'm not saying that one team tries and another simply lays down. I'm saying one team leaves all the records out the door...not one player...not one coach...one TEAM...the keyword is team..the TEAM with the most heart. I have seen some kids come through cameron with more heart than any coach can ask for, but rarely have I seen a team that comes together as ONE and plays with HEART...not just on friday night..but on the saturday before the game when their lifting weights, and the practices leading up to the game. To say that heart plays no factor because you happend to lose and you left it on the field is naive, as i said..the TEAM with the most heart will win.

I guess to an extent I see what you are saying, but coming out and executing the game plan and playing with heart to me are different things. Sorry I misinterpreted.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by rockdale80
I guess to an extent I see what you are saying, but coming out and executing the game plan and playing with heart to me are different things. Sorry I misinterpreted. rockdale80 don't be sorry he construed you the wrong way. thats his fault



he's from cameron what a chump!




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[rockdale80]

Originally posted by Go Blue
rockdale80 don't be sorry he construed you the wrong way. thats his fault



he's from cameron what a chump!




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Well, true!:)

Honestly I have never seen a Rockdale team that didnt play with heart. I cant remember ever really having the athletes to compete with talent alone. We arent Sweetwater.:D

Or Brownwood, Celina, Gilmer, or Snyder.;)

[buff4ever]

I feel like I mentioned it, but I will say it again.....Rockdale will win this game.

[sicem74]

well well well...i say cameron is going to win...

hmmmm...ill say 21-20....hahahaha

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by sicem74
well well well...i say cameron is going to win...

hmmmm...ill say 21-20....hahahaha will cameron score all of them in the second half? :D

[c-town_balla]

que the giddings people to tell us to get a life.........3.........2.........1

[ctownlegend]

haha no kidding...leave it to sicem to bring up 21-20.

[Johnny Utah]

Go TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[Johnny Utah]

Tigers win!

[RdaleBoi08]

I'll say this the game will be good but Rockdale will prevail because of the leadership of the seniors

[c-town_balla]

If Senior leadership decided games Cameron's Oline last year would have had pancakes by every lineman everyplay play and allowed no sacks and no plays to go for less than 5 yards


but thats just how I like to think

:D :D

[RdaleBoi08]

Who all is going to the game? I know that I will be there in the front row!!!! Tigers all the way!!!!!

[87 TIGER]

Originally posted by c-town_balla
If Senior leadership decided games Cameron's Oline last year would have had pancakes by every lineman everyplay play and allowed no sacks and no plays to go for less than 5 yards


but thats just how I like to think

:D :D Were they all seniors last year, just wondering because all 5 O-line are seniors this year too.

[87 TIGER]

Originally posted by RdaleBoi08
Who all is going to the game? I know that I will be there in the front row!!!! Tigers all the way!!!!! I'll be there but you better get there early gonna be packed and the stands are way too small .

[offduty]

Originally posted by 87 TIGER
Were they all seniors last year, just wondering because all 5 O-line are seniors this year too.

Cameron returned 4/5 starters from the line last year, losing big Nick Z

[yoe_2009]

Cameron has it by 14.

[yoe_'10]

Good luck to both teams, but i think cameron will pull away with the win.

[ctownlegend]

I believe the quote from the Rockdale coach saying that Rockdale WILL establish their run game against Cameron, and if they must, that he has complete confidence in his passing game just might fire up the sleeping Yoe defense.

The quote is not word for word...so corrections are unnecessary.

[yoe_2009]

Look there, I was only one point off in my prediction! Go Yoe!

[ctownlegend]

So much for a non-existant Yoe Defense..i think that little quote from Rockdale Coach was the match that lit the completely-soaked-in-gasoline-22ft-high-bonfire for the D.