Navasota 35 Sealy 0

[STAggie]

I would like my crow wrapped in bacon with a jalapeno and grilled, please.

[striker]

Sealy side was pretty much quiet the entire night. I guess that opening kick-off Navasota ran back for a TD didn't help.

[navscanmaster]

I was pleased with of all things, Navasota's defense. They did an outstanding job of stopping Sealy all night long. The only run over 10 yards the Tigers had all night long was nullified by a hold. On our non-call pass interference against Sealy (it should have been called IMO), the Sealy receiver had the step, but I just don't think he could have caught up to that ball. I think that is why the official didn't flag it. Then he turns around and flags one that should have been a non-call with feet entanglement. That is what you call karma!

[JR2004]

In before some tool from you know where stops by to say how overrated and bad Sealy is. :rolleyes:

[navscanmaster]

Originally posted by JR2004
In before some tool from you know where stops by to say how overrated and bad Sealy is. :rolleyes:
Oh, it will come. But it won't be any of us from Navasota. Good night to all.

[STAggie]

I am really disgusted with our play calling. Mitchell didn't give our kids the chance to make plays. We ran the same play on first and second down four series in a row. We really need to get our act together or we may not win a game in district. Our D is what kept this game from getting worse. To be honest I was not impressed with Pratt and felt our D kept him in check. I was however impressed with Navasota's QB and WRs.

[navscanmaster]

Originally posted by STAggie
I am really disgusted with our play calling. Mitchell didn't give our kids the chance to make plays. We ran the same play on first and second down four series in a row. We really need to get our act together or we may not win a game in district. Our D is what kept this game from getting worse. To be honest I was not impressed with Pratt and felt our D kept him in check. I was however impressed with Navasota's QB and WRs.
Pratt is a good RB, but he only has 50 carries so far. Sealy is just like everybody else: they send 2 LBs after him on every down to go with 7-8 in the box. The one 40 yard run he had was flagged for a hold that was 10 yards behind the broken tackle that sprung him. He does however need to get his act together on ball possession. The scouts and recruiters are still watching him, and they can accept him not producing against 7, 8, or 9 in the box, but they will cut him free if he keeps losing the ball. Whaley from Madisonville is in much the same boat. When two names appear as top 7 nationwide recruits at the same position from the same district, teams are gonna say "they are gonna have to pass on us because we aren't gonna let this guy beat us." Unfortunately for Madisonville, they don't have any semblance of a passing game. Pratt will be okay. He ran a whole lot better out of the I formation, if you noticed.

[STAggie]

Pratt def has the talent for a D1 school, I was just saying it seemed to me he didn't run with urgency like I thought he would, which could have been because of the score. As far as the fumbles go it looked to me he tried to hard to break the big run and forgot to tuck the ball. I really like the new field. The only problem is our players had a hard time adjusting to the turf. I was worried bout our QB after the late hit but he should be ok. He is one tough kid (had 4 concussions before he was 12), his older brother and I were best friends in hs, so he is like my little brother and talking to him after the game he sounded really really let down. I think this game can have two outcomes for us. One it motivates us to get better or two it drives us to feel sorry for ourselves and not get better. We will see which team comes out next week against Giddings.

[strosfan]

Navasato seems like a team that's got it together. Pratt is awesome too, seen him last year in the Giddings game. Good luck in district!

[HEMOTOXIC]

Originally posted by STAggie
Pratt def has the talent for a D1 school, I was just saying it seemed to me he didn't run with urgency like I thought he would, which could have been because of the score. As far as the fumbles go it looked to me he tried to hard to break the big run and forgot to tuck the ball. I really like the new field. The only problem is our players had a hard time adjusting to the turf. I was worried bout our QB after the late hit but he should be ok. He is one tough kid (had 4 concussions before he was 12), his older brother and I were best friends in hs, so he is like my little brother and talking to him after the game he sounded really really let down. I think this game can have two outcomes for us. One it motivates us to get better or two it drives us to feel sorry for ourselves and not get better. We will see which team comes out next week against Giddings.


There is definately something different about Pratt this season. _------ Teams are sending their entire defense at him! But, he has some uncharcteristic turnovers that needs to get in check. Turnovers will kill Navasota playing teams like Caldwell, Rockdale, and Cameron. The team is winning, that is key.
Good luck to Sealy the rest of the season.

Go Snakes!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by STAggie
I am really disgusted with our play calling. Mitchell didn't give our kids the chance to make plays. We ran the same play on first and second down four series in a row. We really need to get our act together or we may not win a game in district. Our D is what kept this game from getting worse. To be honest I was not impressed with Pratt and felt our D kept him in check. I was however impressed with Navasota's QB and WRs. :rolleyes: Why don't you go up to the school tomorrow and give Mitchell & his staff your play book!

[nunya]

I said from the second week that a lot of AP sportwriters (and Dave Campbell's magazine staff) had been wanting to reminisce about Sealy's glory days under TJ Mills and maneuvered every which way they could to bring them notoriety this year.

Friday night took care of that.

[nunya]

Originally posted by HEMOTOXIC
There is definately something different about Pratt this season. _------ Teams are sending their entire defense at him! But, he has some uncharcteristic turnovers that needs to get in check. Turnovers will kill Navasota playing teams like Caldwell, Rockdale, and Cameron. The team is winning, that is key.
Good luck to Sealy the rest of the season.

Go Snakes!

Sounds like y'all better add a third digit to the scoreboard on BOTH sides next week. :2thumbsup

[STAggie]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:rolleyes: Why don't you go up to the school tomorrow and give Mitchell & his staff your play book!

Never said that I wanted to coach or could do a better job than Mitchell, but when you take the game out of your players hands by not giving them a chance to make a play that is not good coaching. I don't know maybe he didn't want to show his playbook or if he gave up but when you are down 21 at the start of the second half and run the same play on first and second down for a number of series that is not good play calling.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by STAggie
Never said that I wanted to coach or could do a better job than Mitchell, but when you take the game out of your players hands by not giving them a chance to make a play that is not good coaching. I don't know maybe he didn't want to show his playbook or if he gave up but when you are down 21 at the start of the second half and run the same play on first and second down for a number of series that is not good play calling. Yeah, I'm sure he decided to give up and pack it in! Maybe Navasota's defense had something to do with Sealy's inability to EXECUTE the plays and if they are stopping what you've been trying to perfect since day 1 what makes you think something different would work? Something you haven't been practicing as much?

[ProudHornetMom]

Originally posted by STAggie
Never said that I wanted to coach or could do a better job than Mitchell, but when you take the game out of your players hands by not giving them a chance to make a play that is not good coaching. I don't know maybe he didn't want to show his playbook or if he gave up but when you are down 21 at the start of the second half and run the same play on first and second down for a number of series that is not good play calling.

Just curious if you go each week and watch game film. That would be a great opportunity to ask the Coach questions regarding play decisions. We find that the game film does most of the talking. :) You can take your jalepino wrapped crow for a snack during the film.;)


Regarding the same call being called for 4 series, maybe he was giving the team opportunities to correct and get it right. :D

[OldBison75]

The comments about Pratt are both correct. He has faced teams all year that are loading up on him. And he is not running with the same intensity on every play that Navasota Fans are used to. However, he is still averaging about 7 yards per carry--not bad in any league.

As far as the Rattlers are concerned as a whole, I am most impressed with the defense. The team looks to be coming into shape very well after holding Sealy to 63 total yard for the game. Strong run defense and gave up only 2 completions for 9 yards. And, they did noting fancy, not blitzes to speak of and just good position defense and tackling.

Sealy is obviously having some problems the last two weeks. They have good looking athletes but did not seem to be a team. Believe it or not, the defense played well the entire game, but they could not contain the overall weapons of the Rattlers.

Good game Rattlers. Good Luck Sealy. And there will be a barn burner of a game between an excellent Caldwell Team and the Rattlers next week at the Rattler Stadium. If you want to see two quality programs, BE THERE. This game will likely decide the district champ.

[buff4life]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Yeah, I'm sure he decided to give up and pack it in! Maybe Navasota's defense had something to do with Sealy's inability to EXECUTE the plays and if they are stopping what you've been trying to perfect since day 1 what makes you think something different would work? Something you haven't been practicing as much?

is it not allowable for someone to give a negative opinoin of mitchell?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by buff4life
is it not allowable for someone to give a negative opinoin of mitchell? am i not allowed to respond in kind? true, he is a friend of mine and i will protect him against people that don't even know him, but i don't just protect him. there is a rule against bashing coaches & players on this forum. because mitchell is a friend of mine there are times when i don't say ANYTHING and believe me it's very hard to just sit here and read all this crap, but last night with multiple people questioning his coaching ability i responded. sue me.

[957tiger]

Coach Mitchell assumed a program that was struggling and spent as much time dealing with politics, as he did on the field. When your football program has a few lean years the community starts screaming for change. Mitchell made some changes that were not popular, but are now accepted. He had a limited pool of kids to build a team around and had success last year, the expectations were high for this year as were evident by the pre-season rankings which got several schools upset. The man has only coached 16 games in Sealy, unlike other coaches who have decades within the same system and have had limited success. Let's see what this season plays out like. All Sealy needs to do it stay competitive and the program will continue to get better.

[buff4life]

Originally posted by pirate4state
am i not allowed to respond in kind? true, he is a friend of mine and i will protect him against people that don't even know him, but i don't just protect him. there is a rule against bashing coaches & players on this forum. because mitchell is a friend of mine there are times when i don't say ANYTHING and believe me it's very hard to just sit here and read all this crap, but last night with multiple people questioning his coaching ability i responded. sue me.

what he said wasn't bashing...now the topic about the RB last week might have been bashing the coach but what he said wasn't really bashing, just an analysis of the offense...but anyway just my two cents...apparently they're not worth too much though...

[roughneck_2008]

so did downey play for sealy? sounds like navasota just completely destroyed an overrated sealy team

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by buff4life
what he said wasn't bashing...now the topic about the RB last week might have been bashing the coach but what he said wasn't really bashing, just an analysis of the offense...but anyway just my two cents...apparently they're not worth too much though... and i never said what he said was bashing. you didn't like my response and all i was doing was sticking up for a friend, last i checked, i can do that! :tongue: :D

i just threw in a reminder that bashing coaches & players isn't allowed. :p

the truth is alot of this goes on and sometimes we say something and sometimes we recognize that folks just need to blow off steam. are we not allowed to blow off steam in return?

[buff4life]

Originally posted by pirate4state
and i never said what he said was bashing. you didn't like my response and all i was doing was sticking up for a friend, last i checked, i can do that! :tongue: :D

i just threw in a reminder that bashing coaches & players isn't allowed. :p

the truth is alot of this goes on and sometimes we say something and sometimes we recognize that folks just need to blow off steam. are we not allowed to blow off steam in return?

depends if there is a fan to take the steam out of the room...gotta hate a bathroom with lots of steam from a hot shower :D

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by buff4life
depends if there is a fan to take the steam out of the room...gotta hate a bathroom with lots of steam from a hot shower :D :doh: :D

[957tiger]

No, Downey did not play. Unsure if he will be back for district. Talk around the table said he has been doing some sort of disciplinary type workouts. On another note I would like to say that the Navasota team appeared to be well coached and from the stands there did not seem to be any trash talking or cheap shots. That was refreshing after the St Pius game. There is not enough room here to discuss what happened on and off the field. One of their parents had to be escorted out of the stadium after cussing at the coach about his son's playing time during the game.
The Sealy fans were disappointed that the new inflatable Tiger Head was not allowed on the field, even though the Rattler Tunnel was. Pretty sure even that would not have help us last night.

[navscanmaster]

Originally posted by 957tiger
No, Downey did not play. Unsure if he will be back for district. Talk around the table said he has been doing some sort of disciplinary type workouts. On another note I would like to say that the Navasota team appeared to be well coached and from the stands there did not seem to be any trash talking or cheap shots. That was refreshing after the St Pius game. There is not enough room here to discuss what happened on and off the field. One of their parents had to be escorted out of the stadium after cussing at the coach about his son's playing time during the game.
The Sealy fans were disappointed that the new inflatable Tiger Head was not allowed on the field, even though the Rattler Tunnel was. Pretty sure even that would not have help us last night.

The inflatable Rattler tunnel is not anchored down by stakes, and Coach Fedora does not allow anything that will "potentially damage" the playing surface. That said, we mostly don't agree with that rule either, but he is the AD and what he says goes.

[Buffgal]

Originally posted by navscanmaster
The inflatable Rattler tunnel is not anchored down by stakes, and Coach Fedora does not allow anything that will "potentially damage" the playing surface. That said, we mostly don't agree with that rule either, but he is the AD and what he says goes.
Understand totally wanting to make sure the surface is not damaged, we would absolutely love to have a facility like that. However, with that said, Buffs Helmet was not allowed last year either. It is NOT anchored by stakes but by six men who hold it.

I also know that sometimes your team can really play bad & no helmet in the world will help bad playing but it sure doesn't ever start out right when your traditions that encourages your team to get "Pumped" are for no apparent reason in Giddings case for sure, nixed.

[957tiger]

Hey Buffgal, what about your stadium. Do you allow the visitors to follow tradition and bring an inflatable. By the way, ours is also held down by men, not " anchors ". But you are correct the stadium is very nice. We had considered bringing our blow-up and placing it in the parking lot. This would have allowed our fans
the chance to walk through it.

[ProudHornetMom]

We inflated our helmet at Navasota on the south side of the visitor's stands just outside the fence. The team went behind the stands through the helmet and then on the field. It worked fine.

[Pudlugger]

Folks what you are witnessing here is the disarray that occurs when a high school football team undergoes a huge distraction because of the hurt feelings of a star player. It is a shame because so many players, coaches and fans have so much invested in the success of a program to see it crash and burn because some 17 year old cry baby gets his feelings hurt. The coaches should not have brought this player back onto the team. I don't blame the coaches, they had plenty of pressure on them to cave in. Doubtlessly they also had some unselfish motivation to salvage a potential players D1 scholarship as well. Feelings run deep and high school football turns on them. Hopefully Sealy will again coalesce as a team and resume its promise.:cool:

[popcorn screen]

Brong back TJ:rolleyes:

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by Pudlugger
The coaches should not have brought this player back onto the team. Doubtlessly they also had some unselfish motivation to salvage a potential players D1 scholarship

The coach let the players decided if he were to come back.

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by 957tiger

The Sealy fans were disappointed that the new inflatable Tiger Head was not allowed on the field, even though the Rattler Tunnel was.

If the visiting team cannot put up their inflatable and the Navasota one can be put up, that is wrong. If there are no spikes why can you not put it up? Just dont let Navasota put theirs up when they are the Visitor! Bellville just got a new very big tunnel and helmet, no stakes are used, so can ours be put up @ Navasota?

[957tiger]

I can't speak for the Navasota AD, however I would plan on putting it up in the visitors parking area, or on the concrete path that leads to the field from the locker room. And I agree if you do not want your opponent to use an inflatable, neither should you. I think it lends to a festive atmosphere, much like the band playing non-traditional numbers. It's all part of the HS football experience.

[STAggie]

Pirate4State, just want to let you know I was not trying to bash Mitchell. In fact I think he is a great coach and am loving the direction our team has taken last season and the promise of this one. With that being said, I still believe that his playing calling was questionable against the Rattlers. Its ok to stick up for your friend just don't do just to do it, that's not being a good friend. I would love to get to know Mitchell and his coaches better but the way my life is currently, getting to the games on a Friday night is hard enough.

[STAggie]

Also, I am very surprised to not see any Bellville posters talking about how overrated we are. You guys are letting me down, I was hoping to have something to do when I got home tonight.

[Watcher]

I agree that Mitchel is a good coach. I think that Sealy has a good number of athletes. I disagree that not being to inflate a new tiger head means not playing good and gives the outcome of a game, and that Sealy should not bow down to one player to give them confidence of winning a playoff spot. They need to do it without the distraction. That being said, come on teetle tell me how bad you think Needville sucks nows.

[buff4life]

Originally posted by ProudHornetMom
We inflated our helmet at Navasota on the south side of the visitor's stands just outside the fence. The team went behind the stands through the helmet and then on the field. It worked fine.

thats what we did last year...just to show how "(wrong)" it was that we couldn't inflate it on the field...

[navscanmaster]

Originally posted by buff4life
thats what we did last year...just to show how "(wrong)" it was that we couldn't inflate it on the field...
Folks, why is the helmet/tunnel issue such a hot point? Those things are a waste of money in my opinion. In this era of financial restraints put on schools, where players, cheerleaders, drill teams, and band have to share buses to get to a game, why are we wasting all that money on a freaking blow up thing that looks like a moon bounce? Seriously...it has nothing to do with the game. I wish we would sell ours.

[nunya]

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[957tiger]

When the discussion began about an inflatable there were many voices both for and against. It was decided to ask the players and students what they thought about the head/tunnel. The overwhelming vote was "yes". The supporters pointed out it could be used for many different events, including non-sporting.
Not one cent of school money has been spent, however the response from our community has been great. As I said before from banners, to flags, t-shirts, spirt sticks etc all have become part of the game. Ask the player who never played a down on friday about the energy rush they feel running through a sign, helmet or tunnel. I wish we had one back in the day.

[buff4life]

Originally posted by navscanmaster
Folks, why is the helmet/tunnel issue such a hot point? Those things are a waste of money in my opinion. In this era of financial restraints put on schools, where players, cheerleaders, drill teams, and band have to share buses to get to a game, why are we wasting all that money on a freaking blow up thing that looks like a moon bounce? Seriously...it has nothing to do with the game. I wish we would sell ours.

an opinion if why people has it isn't the argument, its the fact that if you have it, you should be able to use it, especially if the other team is...

and when Giddings played there last year that was when the kid completely dislocated his ankle and they drove the gator right onto the field...but that was necessary

[ProudHornetMom]

Originally posted by navscanmaster
Folks, why is the helmet/tunnel issue such a hot point? Those things are a waste of money in my opinion. In this era of financial restraints put on schools, where players, cheerleaders, drill teams, and band have to share buses to get to a game, why are we wasting all that money on a freaking blow up thing that looks like a moon bounce? Seriously...it has nothing to do with the game. I wish we would sell ours.

It's not a hot point with me. And I don't think it's unfair for the home team to blow up their tunnel and not allow others to. It's their field rules and they can do what they want. They have the vested interest in the field.

No school funds were used to purchase Caldwell's helmet, generator, upkeep, etc. It was all donated. We also have a plan for funds for transportation support if needed.

Some could say, artificial turf, jumbotrons, bands, cheerleaders, flags, fans, bells, aren't part of the game but it's all part of the package now. I think it's more motivational for the fans than the players...and all add to the atmosphere on Friday night. Not all of us can afford the facilities that Navasota has, so we have blow up helmets. ;)

P.S. Don't get me wrong, I love Navasota's facilities. I'm proud for Navasota's community...and boy do I wish Caldwell had the same.

[venomous tat2]

Originally posted by FormerBellvilleBrahma
If the visiting team cannot put up their inflatable and the Navasota one can be put up, that is wrong. If there are no spikes why can you not put it up? Just dont let Navasota put theirs up when they are the Visitor! Bellville just got a new very big tunnel and helmet, no stakes are used, so can ours be put up @ Navasota?

Just so you know we don't take ours on the road . You can talk , cry , or complain about it all you wantr it's not gonna change . Don't get me wrong I have nothing against run through tunnels
the decission has been made and WE support it . It won't help you win and it won't make you loose .

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by venomous tat2
Just so you know we don't take ours on the road ..

Navasota leaves theirs at home because the opposing home team was told no @ your field!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by ProudHornetMom
It's their field rules and they can do what they want. They have the vested interest in the field. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by FormerBellvilleBrahma
Navasota leaves theirs at home because the opposing home team was told no @ your field!
You know that for a fact?

[JR2004]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
You know that for a fact?

You're out to get him! :bigcry: :bigcry:

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
You know that for a fact?

Will not comment to some ? on this board, because it will allways be something wrong with a post from a Bellville poster.

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by JR2004
You're out to get him!

Im from Bellville!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by FormerBellvilleBrahma
Will not comment to some ? on this board, because it will allways be something wrong with a post from a Bellville poster.
Huh? :confused: Is it a fact or not?

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Huh? :confused: Is it a fact or not?

FACT!

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by JR2004
You're out to get him! :bigcry: :bigcry:

You need to read rule #3 and your signature has too many lines. :tisk:

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by FormerBellvilleBrahma
Will not comment to some ? on this board, because it will allways be something wrong with a post from a Bellville poster.

I didn't want to believe you at first, but I'm starting to see what you're saying. :(

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
I didn't want to believe you at first, but I'm starting to see what you're saying. :(
So I'm not allowed to ask a question about Navasota? This is rich! :doh:

[BOCEPHUS]

ask any ? u wold like, I GOTS THE ANSWER!!

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
So I'm not allowed to ask a question about Navasota? This is rich! :doh:

My comment has nothing to do with your question about Navasota. :)

[navscanmaster]

Originally posted by FormerBellvilleBrahma
Will not comment to some ? on this board, because it will allways be something wrong with a post from a Bellville poster.

It's just you.;)

[UPanIN]

Back to football. Enough about the blow up dolls.

So will Sealy drop out of the top 25 now?

Sealy played hard Friday night and I didn't see anyone give up which is a good reflection on their coach. They were beat by a better team with more options than just a RB which they kept in check for the most part.

[venomous tat2]

Originally posted by FormerBellvilleBrahma
Navasota leaves theirs at home because the opposing home team was told no @ your field!

WE just got the damn thing in Sept smart guy .

"Any man that thinks he knows everything really knows nothing cause if he knew anything he'd know he didn't know everything ."

AND YOU my man don't know jack about what goes on in our program . But I aint mad at ya I understand :cool:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by venomous tat2
WE just got the damn thing in Sept smart guy .

"Any man that thinks he knows everything really knows nothing cause if he knew anything he'd know he didn't know everything ."

AND YOU my man don't know jack about what goes on in our program . But I aint mad at ya I understand :cool:
:clap: :clap: :wave:

[teetle]

Everybody jumps on me for telling the truth. Well everyone saw Friday nite what I am talking about. Our District is very tough. We had better get it going or we will finish last. We have to hope that the Sealy mystique can hornswaggle soneone. Good Luck;.

[Bull19]

the final score in this game comes as no suprise. sealy hasn't looked very good all year and with downey not playing really brings them down from being an above average team.

[teetle]

Needville will be fine Coach Roark does a fine job. Columbus is having their best year in a long time. I just hope the the Tigers can save some part of their Season. District will be very tough. We will find ourselves outside looking in if things don't change. It's sad that some players think only of themselves and not about the team. Rignt now I do not see anybody that the Tigers can beat. Good luck

[venomous tat2]

Right now I think Sealy's confidence is shaken some what , but their season is far from over . What they have to do is start beliving in each other and not be dependant on one player .

Team work is like a bycycle it has many parts that works togather
to acheive one goal , take away any one part and it doesn't work. Sealy fans get behind your team and build them up they have been torn down enough , we sometimes forget this is not the nfl these are young men 15 - 18 years of age . I think they will bounce back . :thinking: Good luck the rest of the way.

[957tiger]

Good observations on Sealy and where they are right now. The games they have played so far have not been overwhelming nor very impressive. However they have only given up a total of 85 points in five games. This was against some very strong competition. Second Baptist, St. Pius and Navasota all have D-1 impact players on their teams. And it was these very same
players who had success against Sealy. I am pretty sure those same players will/would have success against whomever they
play. Last year the Tigers lost their first two games by almost 70 points, after adjustments they turned in a 7-3 regular season.
I am not anywhere near ready to write an obituary. Let's see how these student/athletes can focus on the weeks ahead. We all may be surprised.

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by 957tiger
When the discussion began about an inflatable there were many voices both for and against. It was decided to ask the players and students what they thought about the head/tunnel. The overwhelming vote was "yes". The supporters pointed out it could be used for many different events, including non-sporting.
Not one cent of school money has been spent, however the response from our community has been great. As I said before from banners, to flags, t-shirts, spirt sticks etc all have become part of the game. Ask the player who never played a down on friday about the energy rush they feel running through a sign, helmet or tunnel. I wish we had one back in the day.

:iagree: I know the new Bellville inflatable helmet was purchased by an local insurance company. I would think if the same type of helmet was used by the home team, then why wouldn't they allow the visitors to have one? They could follow the same rules as the home team, as for as staking down the helmet and protecting the field. Navasota could have someone over see the installation, but it's probably easier just to disallow them. I could also see where their opponents might say "if we can't have ours, then we won't allow their's". IMO, the fair thing to do is allow both teams to have them or don't allow them at all.

[Bull19]

Originally posted by 957tiger
When the discussion began about an inflatable there were many voices both for and against. It was decided to ask the players and students what they thought about the head/tunnel. The overwhelming vote was "yes". The supporters pointed out it could be used for many different events, including non-sporting.
where else would you use a giant inflatable helmet other than a football game? at a golf tournament?

[STAggie]

Originally posted by Bull19
where else would you use a giant inflatable helmet other than a football game? at a golf tournament?

I think they should be used for graduation. Have the kids walk out of it as they make their was to sit down to start the ceremony or walk through it right before getting their diploma.

[957tiger]

Our particlar inflatable is two pieces. The first is the Tiger head. It was used for media day and team and individual pictures. The second part is a tunnel that can be used for cross-country,
softball, baseball. Even during track meets where shade is needed.

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by Bull19
where else would you use a giant inflatable helmet other than a football game? at a golf tournament?

Maybe they have some extra attachments where they can turn it into a baseball helmet. :D

[Bull19]

i can see the tunnel part serve some use as shade, etc as mentioned above, but if somebody honestly thinks it should be used at a graduation cermony they are smoking something. that would be the tackiest, ugliest grad. cermony looking at a balloon helmet, not to mention for the other students who have nothing to do with football i would be super angry.

[STAggie]

Originally posted by Bull19
i can see the tunnel part serve some use as shade, etc as mentioned above, but if somebody honestly thinks it should be used at a graduation cermony they are smoking something. that would be the tackiest, ugliest grad. cermony looking at a balloon helmet, not to mention for the other students who have nothing to do with football i would be super angry.

Was a joke, forgot the internet was serious business.:D

Also, forgot use of smiley to denote what was said as a joke.:D

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
:iagree: I know the new Bellville inflatable helmet was purchased by an local insurance company. I would think if the same type of helmet was used by the home team, then why wouldn't they allow the visitors to have one? They could follow the same rules as the home team, I could also see where their opponents might say "if we can't have ours, then we won't allow their's". IMO, the fair thing to do is allow both teams to have them or don't allow them at all.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :wave:

[HEMOTOXIC]

My oh my, look what the football world has come to. Crying over inflatables.:confused:

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by venomous tat2

AND YOU my man don't know jack about what goes on in our program .

I dont care what goes on in your program unless we are playing each other, But I dont need to know more about your program to say If you can do it, why cant the opposing team do it?
Lets see the home team can wear shoes on the turf, but the opposing team none, The home band can march on the turf, but the opposing team needs to march in the field behind the vistiors stands. No stakes are use, what damage will it do to the field, that yours wont do?

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by 957tiger

The Sealy fans were disappointed that the new inflatable Tiger Head was not allowed on the field, even though the Rattler Tunnel was. :thinking:

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by Buffgal
Buffs Helmet was not allowed last year either. It is NOT anchored by stakes but by six men who hold it.

when your traditions that encourages your team to get "Pumped" are for no apparent reason in Giddings case for sure, nixed. :thinking:

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by 957tiger
I agree if you do not want your opponent to use an inflatable, neither should you. :thinking:

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by buff4life
thats what we did last year...just to show how "(wrong)" it was that we couldn't inflate it on the field... :thinking:

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

looks to be at least 4 more say the same. Dont see anyone picking on these 4?

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
: I would think if the same type of helmet was used by the home team, then why wouldn't they allow the visitors to have one? I could also see where their opponents might say "if we can't have ours, then we won't allow their's". IMO, the fair thing to do is allow both teams to have them or don't allow them at all.

Im sorrie Bull's-eye I left you out.:D