DII State Semifinal: Liberty Hill Panthers (14-0) vs. Celina Bobcats (11-3)

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by coachkiss
Lavey, Charley, Troy. Andy Rose? Austin Carey?

I'm certain on the first 3, 50/50 on Rose, and about 10% sure on Carey.
Thanks for the info! I guess we have 6, not including special teams: Terry, Bates, Stites, Roberts, Cole & Lattimore. And it really means nothing other than feeding my curiosity. :)

This should be a great game!

[ctown]

Originally posted by Beast Fan
They should be!! She has called it right 38 games in a row.

I know of noone else with that record. She probably lives in Vegas just flies home for the games.

Aw golly, gee---been calling the outcome right 38 games in a row...That's awesome. Let me know when she says her team's going to loose. A few still in denial about missing the prediction on #69 in Celina...:p

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by ctown
Aw golly, gee---been calling the outcome right 38 games in a row...That's awesome. Let me know when she says her team's going to loose.

Nice:clap: That made me laugh.

Oh, and Celina stinks:p

[CHS_89]

What a matchup between two great teams with great fans. Regardless of what's said on here, we (or at least I) have nothing but respect for the LH team and fans. I am looking forward to this game and meeting a few of you guys.

My take on the game is a low scoring affair, similar to the 06 game, hopefully with a different outcome for the Bobcats. The Bobcat D has been impressive in the last four games. We will need to play lights out with no turnovers to win this game. LH brings a fine tuned offensive and defensive unit to play on Saturday, we will as well. Good luck to both teams and fans.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by BILLYFRED0000
I was not surprised by them not stopping your running game. They scrimmaged us and matt238 then said they had trouble stopping the run. They just did not have any great ground games to play against until late in the playoffs. And still they almost won. It was a good hard fought game. My hat's off to the
Bridgeport bulls. Great season.

How did BP almost win?:confused:
The score was 48-27

[CHS_89]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
How did BP almost win?:confused:
The score was 48-27

Wondering that myself. :thinking:

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
The word is that in honor of the beast's next to last game, I will indeed be suiting up. I'm so excited! :D EASY Mom.;) I thought y'all had already played that game.:p

[Runnin Panther]

Does anyone have stats on Celina? I was interested to see what their Run/Pass percentage is.

[firstcat]

Celina is respectable, formidable, and beatable as has been proven already three times this year.

Those of our players that I have spoken with over the last two days are as fired up as I have ever seen them.

Panthers 42
Bobcats 28

Liberty Hill Will finish this year just like we started it...Champions...but for now, we'll focus on the task at hand.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by firstcat
Celina is respectable, formidable, and beatable as has been proven already three times this year.

Those of our players that I have spoken with over the last two days are as fired up as I have ever seen them.

Panthers 42
Bobcats 28

Liberty Hill Will finish this year just like we started it...Champions...but for now, we'll focus on the task at hand.

You may win but I do not see 42 points on this defense as they are playing since Prosper. The first team defense has not given up 42 in all of the playoff games combined.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by CHS_89
What a matchup between two great teams with great fans. Regardless of what's said on here, we (or at least I) have nothing but respect for the LH team and fans. I am looking forward to this game and meeting a few of you guys.

My take on the game is a low scoring affair, similar to the 06 game, hopefully with a different outcome for the Bobcats. The Bobcat D has been impressive in the last four games. We will need to play lights out with no turnovers to win this game. LH brings a fine tuned offensive and defensive unit to play on Saturday, we will as well. Good luck to both teams and fans.

:clap: :clap:

Good post!

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:clap: :clap:

Good post!

Yeah what she said he said......:D

[Daddy D 11]

Firstcat, I personally would not be surprised to see neither team surpass the 28 point mark. And that excites me! I want to see a defensive battle, where every stop is vital.

My biggest question mark is that young Celina Defensive line? Are they going to be able to stop the best Offensive line LH has ever had?
That's the real question, IMO that's where this one will be decided.
If Celina is slowing us down, but cannot get us off the field than we will be able to keep our defense fresh and their offense out of rhythm, most likely forcing them to throw the ball a little more than they want to.

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by CHS_89
Wondering that myself. :thinking:

My bad misread the score. I thought it was 28-27. I am getting old and feeble and the fourth thing to go is my eyesight. whew.

[Runnin Panther]

Here is my first impression of this match up. These are two teams that are used to playing this time of year and know what it takes to win. Which means both teams will have to play all out for 4 quarters. If one team lets up the other team will pounce.

I think this will be a very physical game. Celina has great RB’s but stopping the run is one of LH’s strengths. If Celina hopes to put points on the board they are going to have to do it through the air.

I think LH will score at least 35 points. I know Celina people will say they held us to 22 points last time, but fumbles hurt us and we dropped a wide open TD pass right before the half. We cannot afford those kinds of mistakes.

LH defense is quick and physical. I think the coaches did an excellent job of making adjustments at ½ time in the BP game and boys did a good job of executing. If LH can defend the pass the way they did against BP in the second half I think we can hold them to 4 TD or less.

Should be a great game among two great teams. I can’t wait. It’s early in the week so I may change opinion as the week goes on.

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Here is my first impression of this match up. These are two teams that are used to playing this time of year and know what it takes to win. Which means both teams will have to play all out for 4 quarters. If one team lets up the other team will pounce.

I think this will be a very physical game. Celina has great RB’s but stopping the run is one of LH’s strengths. If Celina hopes to put points on the board they are going to have to do it through the air.

I think LH will score at least 35 points. I know Celina people will say they held us to 22 points last time, but fumbles hurt us and we dropped a wide open TD pass right before the half. We cannot afford those kinds of mistakes.

LH defense is quick and physical. I think the coaches did an excellent job of making adjustments at ½ time in the BP game and boys did a good job of executing. If LH can defend the pass the way they did against BP in the second half I think we can hold them to 4 TD or less.

Should be a great game among two great teams. I can’t wait. It’s early in the week so I may change opinion as the week goes on.

Great assessment. Stop the run and stop the pass. Good job!:clap: Celina is gonna try that too.:D

[Runnin Panther]

Funny

Actually I think we will stuff your running game.:devil: Stopping the passing game is where the debate is.
Celina defense should have no worries, they only need to stop the LH one dimensional running game.:D
Pass?:confused: :confused: We don’t need no sticking passing game!

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Funny

Actually I think we will stuff your running game.:devil: Stopping the passing game is where the debate is.
Celina defense should have no worries, they only need to stop the LH one dimensional running game.:D
Pass?:confused: :confused: We don’t need no sticking passing game! Really?

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Really?

I hope!

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11

My biggest question mark is that young Celina Defensive line? Are they going to be able to stop the best Offensive line LH has ever had?

My point exactly. But, you may be right, it may not go as high as I predicted first, so let me just say...LH by at least 2 TD's...

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by firstcat
My point exactly. But, you may be right, it may not go as high as I predicted first, so let me just say...LH by at least 2 TD's... That's it! let 'em swing!

[firstcat]

two TD's are two TD's...whether it is 42-28 or 14-0.

;)

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by firstcat
two TD's are two TD's...whether it is 42-28 or 14-0.

;)

Nice:clap:

[firstcat]

and I'll also "swing" out there and say that there isn't a running team in the state that can beat us if we're on our game...in this fan's opinion.:taunt:

RP's right...ya'll need to air it out to have your best chance to beat us!

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by bobcat1
That's it! let 'em swing!

Come on Bobcat1…you know you want to throw some punches back. Don’t be shy, let us have it.

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Come on Bobcat1…you know you want to throw some punches back. Don’t be shy, let us have it. :tisk:We're just honored to play y'all again. No punches Here. I learned my lesson and I hate friggin crow. :ack!: Y'all may have forgotten in the last 3 years how bad it tastes.:thinking:

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by bobcat1
:tisk:We're just honored to play y'all again. No punches Here. I learned my lesson and I hate friggin crow. :ack!: Y'all may have forgotten in the last 3 years how bad it tastes.:thinking:

We are honored too. I have one question though, why in some games do your helmets have a stripe on them with the "C" and in some they don't?

[catdaddy]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
Either team will need lots of style points to make it to the championship game though.... as flawed as it is, that's the world we live in. :rolleyes:
In that case, we should have a head start just by showing up...:D

[CHS_89]

Originally posted by bobcat1
:tisk:We're just honored to play y'all again. No punches Here. I learned my lesson and I hate friggin crow. :ack!:

I feel the same way. Respect for an opponent such as LH goes a long way this time of year. I will stick to my prediction of a close game down to the wire. Turnovers will be crucial, as well as, stops on 4th down. Which way will that little oblong pigskin bounce?

[Come on]

This will be the toughest game LH has played in since the 06 game! And to be honest this is one concerns me a LOT! I wish it was the finals instead of the semi finals.

BLUE 200!

[Come on]

Originally posted by firstcat
Celina is respectable, formidable, and beatable as has been proven already three times this year.

Those of our players that I have spoken with over the last two days are as fired up as I have ever seen them.

Panthers 42
Bobcats 28

Liberty Hill Will finish this year just like we started it...Champions...but for now, we'll focus on the task at hand.
Don't think so, I just want a win

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by firstcat
and I'll also "swing" out there and say that there isn't a running team in the state that can beat us if we're on our game...in this fan's opinion.:taunt:

RP's right...ya'll need to air it out to have your best chance to beat us!

Exactly. Through the air is the way...BP tried it, but didnt adjust defensively to allow more attempts on offense. Great adjustments by the LH coaching staff...not so great for BP.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
Exactly. Through the air is the way...BP tried it, but didnt adjust defensively to allow more attempts on offense. Great adjustments by the LH coaching staff...not so great for BP.

Didn't adjust defensively?...Sure they did...they made adjustments...they held us to 1 less point in the 2nd half.

[Orange Defense]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
LH by a FG:taunt:

DOHHHH!!!! That Hurt!!!! Talk about rubbing salt in the wound.:doh:

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Orange Defense
DOHHHH!!!! That Hurt!!!! Talk about rubbing salt in the wound.:doh:

I couldn't help myself:D

[Orange Defense]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
We are honored too. I have one question though, why in some games do your helmets have a stripe on them with the "C" and in some they don't?

Preseason the Stripe and Decals are not on the helmets but at the start of district the Stripe and Decal is on.

[K-MAC Chuck]

hey all,
just talked to Steve Kearsy with Midlothian ISD. he said the gates will open an hour-and-half before game time. hope that helps..

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by Super_R
Didn't adjust defensively?...Sure they did...they made adjustments...they held us to 1 less point in the 2nd half.

Oops...my mistake...they didnt adjust Offensively (to LH's adjustments) to allow them more attempts. In other words, LH adjusted to shut down BP's offense, and suceeded. BP didnt adjust to this change, and drowned.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Orange Defense
Preseason the Stripe and Decals are not on the helmets but at the start of district the Stripe and Decal is on.

I see, so what about State games then? In '06 y'all didn't have anything on your helmets?

[Ranger Mom]

No offense to Carthage or Giddings.....but the LH/Celina game has a state championship game feel to it already it......it is almost going to be anti-climatic going into the state game for whichever one makes it, IMO!!!

Or...it will to this fan anyway!!:p

[d0tc0m]

Do the stripes and decals scare you or something daddy d? :devil:

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
No offense to Carthage or Giddings.....but the LH/Celina game has a state championship game feel to it already it......it is almost going to be anti-climatic going into the state game for whichever one makes it, IMO!!!

Or...it will to this fan anyway!!:p

I agree. Everyone has wanted this game for a long time.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
Do the stripes and decals scare you or something daddy d? :devil:

HAHA, no I was just curious.

[Come on]

Originally posted by Snydertigersrul
LIBERTY HILL'S NEXT VICTIM IS CELINA

Come on with the Come on, Hand!

BLUE 200!

[d0tc0m]

Mmmmhmm sure you were. ;) Me personally, I wish we'd go back to the white helmets with orange stripes and decals and pride stickers. How long till kickoff?

[Come on]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
I agree. Everyone has wanted this game for a long time.

Not Everyone!!

[wimbo_pro]

I think the BP posters have been gracious and honorable in their defeat and in their congratulations to LH. Maybe a few more "thank you's" and "hang in there's" would be appropriate from some of you LH supporters (and you know who I am refering to...certainly not ALL LH posters).

[75009Football]

Originally posted by LH panthers
i would also compare our offense to that of 2006's offense. of course McCain is not as fast as Bode and has less great stats, but he still runs hard. Boyd is way faster than Post, and has great stats. and Fickle(little) although not as much of a bull as Allman is more like a tasmanian devil that is quick, crazy and runs hard. Fickle(big) is not as fast as Perrin but runs just as hard and is more of a passing threat with his accuracy. but our offensive line is twice as good as it was two years ago. even our "recievers" are twice as good.

I guess that's kinda like sayin my spoon is not quite as pointed as my knife and not as sharp as my knife but its still just as hard so it'll do the job. As your "receivers" are twice as good, I guess you got "2" receivers this year???

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Come on
This will be the toughest game LH has played in since the 06 game! And to be honest this is one concerns me a LOT! I wish it was the finals instead of the semi finals.

BLUE 200!

Why does this game concern you more than other games we have played this year?
I respect Celina and think they have a great football team but what about them has you so worried?

[75009Football]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
The word is that in honor of the beast's next to last game, I will indeed be suiting up. I'm so excited! :D

Birthday Suit? Princess? School Marm? School GIRL?????

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Funny

Actually I think we will stuff your running game.:devil: Stopping the passing game is where the debate is.
Celina defense should have no worries, they only need to stop the LH one dimensional running game.:D
Pass?:confused: :confused: We don’t need no sticking passing game! Its a good thing cause you only you only got a couple a game I think. If the runnin keeps up, as it usually does, thats all there is to stop. Can ya'll twist a few of your ankles this week??? No dont do that, lets have a good hard fought game, the best against the best.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Firstcat, I personally would not be surprised to see neither team surpass the 28 point mark. And that excites me! I want to see a defensive battle, where every stop is vital.

My biggest question mark is that young Celina Defensive line? Are they going to be able to stop the best Offensive line LH has ever had?
That's the real question, IMO that's where this one will be decided.
If Celina is slowing us down, but cannot get us off the field than we will be able to keep our defense fresh and their offense out of rhythm, most likely forcing them to throw the ball a little more than they want to.

I'm still likin your thoughts on the game. Both D's will slow the O's down but not stop them. I do think you've got it backwards though. Celina's O can pass when it wants to AND when it needs to. The O has scored in the 40's by half just about every playoff game then lets the second team play (my boy has gotten lots of playing time this playoff season) so not as much scoring in second half but lots of time burned off clock. I think the game will come down to LH's D against Celina's O and our little bitty, banged up, replacement, offensive line.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Why does this game concern you more than other games we have played this year?
I respect Celina and think they have a great football team but what about them has you so worried?

Well considering outside of Wimberley in '04 and '05, no team has shut us down like Celina did. That might be why? And they are only the winningest high school program all time in Texas. I'm with Come On, while this game doesn't scare me one bit, I would much rather be playing someone else if I was a betting man because this one could go either way. I still like our chances alot, because their defense is a little young and ours is pretty salty against the run. But never the less, if anyone knows how to win and win some more, it's Celina.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by firstcat
and I'll also "swing" out there and say that there isn't a running team in the state that can beat us if we're on our game...in this fan's opinion.:taunt:

RP's right...ya'll need to air it out to have your best chance to beat us!

OK. There it is. Weve lost folks, we can't do anything about that. I'm starting on the the things we can control now. How many more yards will LH get on the ground than Celina? What will the rushing stats be for each team?

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by 75009Football
I'm still likin your thoughts on the game. Both D's will slow the O's down but not stop them. I do think you've got it backwards though. Celina's O can pass when it wants to AND when it needs to. The O has scored in the 40's by half just about every playoff game then lets the second team play (my boy has gotten lots of playing time this playoff season) so not as much scoring in second half but lots of time burned off clock. I think the game will come down to LH's D against Celina's O and our little bitty, banged up, replacement, offensive line.

Is that sarcasm about you offensive line?
And I know Celina can and will pass the ball, but like in '06 and most of your games this year, your OC is going to try and establish the run with your 2 mammoths at RB. LH stops the run very well this year, as good and if not better than any LH team ever in my opinion. So when it's figured out that Celina will have to throw the ball to get good chunks of yardage, that's when I think LH will win the ball game. If Celina can run the ball effectively to set up the pass then LH could be in trouble. But if it gets to the point where Celina has to throw to set up the run, LH will win this game because we have forced Celina out of their element a little. That's just my humble opinion and there is a lot of wishful thinking in the above statements, hopefully it can happen though.

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Well considering outside of Wimberley in '04 and '05, no team has shut us down like Celina did. That might be why? And they are only the winningest high school program all time in Texas. I'm with Come On, while this game doesn't scare me one bit, I would much rather be playing someone else if I was a betting man because this one could go either way. I still like our chances alot, because their defense is a little young and ours is pretty salty against the run. But never the less, if anyone knows how to win and win some more, it's Celina.

And we will hope to contain (I don't think shut down is accurate)
the LH running game again. If our defense can CONTAIN and reduce the big plays to 2 or less instead of 3, I like our chances...

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Is that sarcasm about you offensive line?
And I know Celina can and will pass the ball, but like in '06 and most of your games this year, your OC is going to try and establish the run with your 2 mammoths at RB. LH stops the run very well this year, as good and if not better than any LH team ever in my opinion. So when it's figured out that Celina will have to throw the ball to get good chunks of yardage, that's when I think LH will win the ball game. If Celina can run the ball effectively to set up the pass then LH could be in trouble. But if it gets to the point where Celina has to throw to set up the run, LH will win this game because we have forced Celina out of their element a little. That's just my humble opinion and there is a lot of wishful thinking in the above statements, hopefully it can happen though. Of course. We are much better at tossin the ball than we have been so we can do it when we want to and when we need to but the bread N butter is still placin it in someones gut and lettin them go. It will be three yards and a cloud of rubber chips.

[Daddy D 11]

I wouldn't be surprised to only see us break 2 long runs in this game. But, I know in an earlier post I stated something about me thinking LH might struggle running the ball right at that Celina D. After doing a little research, it looks like on a majority of TD runs that Celina has given up, have been up the middle. I know Levey is there and he's an animal, but are your DT's young? Because if they are, it's going to be hell getting your Defense off the field, LH will chip 3-4 yards away every play and slowly march down the field.

I've asked the question a few times and I really haven't gotten any answers, is your Defensive line the weak link of this years team? I know earlier in the year, even before the Daingerfield loss some Celina supporters were saying that the difference in this years team and the teams of the past is the line play is a little down this year. Is that true? Let's hear it Celina folks.

[All out CAT]

Originally posted by 75009Football
OK. How many more yards will LH get on the ground than Celina? What will the rushing stats be for each team?


I say LH will be a +65 yards on Celina. Because I am looking for at least one more turnover by Celina than LH whether it be punt, 3 and out, or forced turnover.

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
I wouldn't be surprised to only see us break 2 long runs in this game. But, I know in an earlier post I stated something about me thinking LH might struggle running the ball right at that Celina D. After doing a little research, it looks like on a majority of TD runs that Celina has given up, have been up the middle. I know Levey is there and he's an animal, but are your DT's young? Because if they are, it's going to be hell getting your Defense off the field, LH will chip 3-4 yards away every play and slowly march down the field.

I've asked the question a few times and I really haven't gotten any answers, is your Defensive line the weak link of this years team? I know earlier in the year, even before the Daingerfield loss some Celina supporters were saying that the difference in this years team and the teams of the past is the line play is a little down this year. Is that true? Let's hear it Celina folks.

Just so you know it is the spread teams that have run up the middle. True running teams have not faired so well.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Well considering outside of Wimberley in '04 and '05, no team has shut us down like Celina did. That might be why? And they are only the winningest high school program all time in Texas. I'm with Come On, while this game doesn't scare me one bit, I would much rather be playing someone else if I was a betting man because this one could go either way. I still like our chances alot, because their defense is a little young and ours is pretty salty against the run. But never the less, if anyone knows how to win and win some more, it's Celina.

I said in an earlier post that these two teams are used to playing this time of year and know what it takes to win. Which means both teams will have to play all out for 4 quarters. If one team lets up the other team will pounce. And I say this because I respect their program and tradition.

But the reason I asked the question is because I worry the most about teams that run the spread with blazing speed, I think that is what hurts us the most. I was just wondering what in particular was worrisome about Celina other than tradition.

As far as holding us to 22 points I think they deserve credit for that but we had a few fumbles behind the line of scrimmage (not due to big hits) when we were getting close to scoring. Also, we dropped a TD right before the half that we don’t usually drop. Therefore I think we have the potential to score 30-40 points against Celina. It may not happen but I think we have the potential.

I know there is tons of respect from both sides in this game, but come on, it's coming like some posters from both sides are a little scared of the other.
I have faith in my Panthers, they will bring it. LH by 21!!! :eek:

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by BILLYFRED0000
Just so you know it is the spread teams that have run up the middle. True running teams have not faired so well.

I did notice that, I just didn't want to say that:p

[gatordaze]

Meet the wrecking crew...

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/jayraulerson/charlie2.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/jayraulerson/troy-2.jpg

[Daddy D 11]

Those are very good points Runnin' Panther, we had 2 very blatant fumbles on Celina's side of the field and that dropped TD pass. But Celina had their chances that they pissed away too. That stuff happens in every game and luckily we were able to scratch out the Win.

And I completely agree about your spread statement. As a whole we don't have a ton of speed in our secondary, if you are able to spread us out with speed at the WR position than you will be successful. I think Celina might even try this, but I just look for them to spend a lot of time running the ball, and if they do, I really like LH's chances in this game.

[All out CAT]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
I said in an earlier post that these two teams are used to playing this time of year and know what it takes to win. Which means both teams will have to play all out for 4 quarters. If one team lets up the other team will pounce. And I say this because I respect their program and tradition.

But the reason I asked the question is because I worry the most about teams that run the spread with blazing speed, I think that is what hurts us the most. I was just wondering what in particular was worrisome about Celina other than tradition.

As far as holding us to 22 points I think they deserve credit for that but we had a few fumbles behind the line of scrimmage (not due to big hits) when we were getting close to scoring. Also, we dropped a TD right before the half that we don’t usually drop. Therefore I think we have the potential to score 30-40 points against Celina. It may not happen but I think we have the potential.

I know there is tons of respect from both sides in this game, but come on, it's coming like some posters from both sides are a little scared of the other.
I have faith in my Panthers, they will bring it. LH by 21!!! :eek:

Wow! you know football better than your husband. O' wait they don't play football south of the border like they do in Texas. Nevermind, scratch the first statement above, I should have known.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by gatordaze
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/jayraulerson/troy-2.jpg

This one cracks me up! Look at all the Pleasant Grove players on the ground behind him:doh:

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
This one cracks me up! Look at all the Pleasant Grove players on the ground behind him:doh: Treated them like a run thru sign. :D

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
I said in an earlier post that these two teams are used to playing this time of year and know what it takes to win. Which means both teams will have to play all out for 4 quarters. If one team lets up the other team will pounce. And I say this because I respect their program and tradition.

But the reason I asked the question is because I worry the most about teams that run the spread with blazing speed, I think that is what hurts us the most. I was just wondering what in particular was worrisome about Celina other than tradition.

As far as holding us to 22 points I think they deserve credit for that but we had a few fumbles behind the line of scrimmage (not due to big hits) when we were getting close to scoring. Also, we dropped a TD right before the half that we don’t usually drop. Therefore I think we have the potential to score 30-40 points against Celina. It may not happen but I think we have the potential.

I know there is tons of respect from both sides in this game, but come on, it's coming like some posters from both sides are a little scared of the other.
I have faith in my Panthers, they will bring it. LH by 21!!! :eek:

It's called respect for one another. I don't think there is anyone scared...

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Treated them like a run thru sign. :D

I'm still laughing! All 5 of the PG defenders are falling down in different ways too, this is priceless:clap:

[pirate4state]

I'm gonna say it again...first team to 28 wins! :)

I'm looking forward to a defensive WAR!!!

May the best team win. :2thumbsup

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by pirate4state
I'm looking forward to a defensive WAR!!!

Me too:1popcorn:

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Those are very good points Runnin' Panther, we had 2 very blatant fumbles on Celina's side of the field and that dropped TD pass. But Celina had their chances that they pissed away too. That stuff happens in every game and luckily we were able to scratch out the Win.

And I completely agree about your spread statement. As a whole we don't have a ton of speed in our secondary, if you are able to spread us out with speed at the WR position than you will be successful. I think Celina might even try this, but I just look for them to spend a lot of time running the ball, and if they do, I really like LH's chances in this game.

I agree Celina had their missed opportunities as well. The defense is going to have to play lights out, like they did in the 2nd half of the BP game.
On offense I think the potential is there for LH to put up big numbers as long as we play mistake free.

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther

On offense I think the potential is there for LH to put up big numbers I like that quote. It looks good.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
This one cracks me up! Look at all the Pleasant Grove players on the ground behind him:doh:

here is the sequence of photos on that run...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hanFslDy9HI

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by All out CAT
Wow! you know football better than your husband. O' wait they don't play football south of the border like they do in Texas. Nevermind, scratch the first statement above, I should have known.

There are a few things he learned south of the border that I really like. :D

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
I said in an earlier post that these two teams are used to playing this time of year and know what it takes to win. Which means both teams will have to play all out for 4 quarters. If one team lets up the other team will pounce. And I say this because I respect their program and tradition.

But the reason I asked the question is because I worry the most about teams that run the spread with blazing speed, I think that is what hurts us the most. I was just wondering what in particular was worrisome about Celina other than tradition.

As far as holding us to 22 points I think they deserve credit for that but we had a few fumbles behind the line of scrimmage (not due to big hits) when we were getting close to scoring. Also, we dropped a TD right before the half that we don’t usually drop. Therefore I think we have the potential to score 30-40 points against Celina. It may not happen but I think we have the potential.

I know there is tons of respect from both sides in this game, but come on, it's coming like some posters from both sides are a little scared of the other.
I have faith in my Panthers, they will bring it. LH by 21!!! :eek:


THANK YOU!:clap: :clap: :clap:

There is a mindset difference in Faith and Hope...I have FAITH that our Panthers are going to send the Bobcats to the hardwood on Saturday. I HOPE that it doesn't rain on us while we do it.
Is Celina good? Sure, or else they wouldn't have made it to this point.

With that said, it isn't disrespectful of the opponent to think my team is best, and from our history I wouldn't call that opinion "lost" (as an earlier poster implied).

For all you hopeful but cautious panther fans....HOLD THE ROPE! Our boys will!

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by gatordaze
here is the sequence of photos on that run...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hanFslDy9HI

That was really funny. We definitely can’t allow that to happen.

[All out CAT]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
There are a few things he learned south of the border that I really like. :D

You're nasty! I hope your mother isn't reading this.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by firstcat
For all you hopeful but cautious panther fans....HOLD THE ROPE! Our boys will!
Hey! I'm not either of those!:mad:

I just spent all my smack talking energy last week against the Bulls:p

[firstcat]

Originally posted by All out CAT
Wow! you know football better than your husband. O' wait they don't play football south of the border like they do in Texas. Nevermind, scratch the first statement above, I should have known.

I think you're pushing your luck CAT.:eek:

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
That was really funny. We definitely can’t allow that to happen. Sure you can. As often as you like! We won't mind I assure you.:D

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by firstcat
THANK YOU!:clap: :clap: :clap:

There is a mindset difference in Faith and Hope...I have FAITH that our Panthers are going to send the Bobcats to the hardwood on Saturday. I HOPE that it doesn't rain on us while we do it.
Is Celina good? Sure, or else they wouldn't have made it to this point.

With that said, it isn't disrespectful of the opponent to think my team is best, and from our history I wouldn't call that opinion "lost" (as an earlier poster implied).

For all you hopeful but cautious panther fans....HOLD THE ROPE! Our boys will!

Ditto

[firstcat]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Sure you can. As often as you like! We won't mind I assure you.:D

Hey, Bobcat1 - were you the one that came over and visited with us at the tailgate party in '06? I remember two Celina fans that came over who were very nice. Class Acts.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Hey! I'm not either of those!:mad:

I just spent all my smack talking energy last week against the Bulls:p :inlove: :kiss: ;)

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by bobcat1
I like that quote. It looks good.

Glad I could oblige :)

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by firstcat
Hey, Bobcat1 - were you the one that came over and visited with us at the tailgate party in '06? I remember two Celina fans that came over who were very nice. Class Acts. I stopped and chatted with a Tailgate party on the way thru the parking lot.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Here is my first impression of this match up. These are two teams that are used to playing this time of year and know what it takes to win. Which means both teams will have to play all out for 4 quarters. If one team lets up the other team will pounce.

I think this will be a very physical game. Celina has great RB’s but stopping the run is one of LH’s strengths. If Celina hopes to put points on the board they are going to have to do it through the air.

I think LH will score at least 35 points. I know Celina people will say they held us to 22 points last time, but fumbles hurt us and we dropped a wide open TD pass right before the half. We cannot afford those kinds of mistakes.

LH defense is quick and physical. I think the coaches did an excellent job of making adjustments at ½ time in the BP game and boys did a good job of executing. If LH can defend the pass the way they did against BP in the second half I think we can hold them to 4 TD or less.

Should be a great game among two great teams. I can’t wait. It’s early in the week so I may change opinion as the week goes on.

Sounds like both teams are kinda evenly matched.

Stopping the run is kinda what Celina does also. A few big plays here and there as usual, but also as usual we stop the run pretty well but we CAN go thru the air quite readily... ahem....

I look back to last time and neither came close to 35. Have'nt fumbles hurt you this year? And we did not convert 2 fourth downs inside your 20 last time. If chickens had lips (on both sides) lots of things could have and should have changed. We've been in the 40's before half with lots of subs in after half this year so not making adj's so much after halftimes this playoff year.

Neither team came close to 35 last time and I bet the same holds true again this year. I'm sorry our streak of scoring 50 on playoff opponents will end but I am glad it will end with LH. Not a better opponent to get to play this time of year. I'm greatful I get to watch and not have to be down there getting hit.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by firstcat
:inlove: :kiss: ;)

Right back at ya:wave:

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by 75009Football
Sounds like both teams are kinda evenly matched.

Stopping the run is kinda what Celina does also. A few big plays here and there as usual, but also as usual we stop the run pretty well but we CAN go thru the air quite readily... ahem....

I look back to last time and neither came close to 35. Have'nt fumbles hurt you this year? And we did not convert 2 fourth downs inside your 20 last time. If chickens had lips (on both sides) lots of things could have and should have changed. We've been in the 40's before half with lots of subs in after half this year so not making adj's so much after halftimes this playoff year.

Neither team came close to 35 last time and I bet the same holds true again this year. I'm sorry our streak of scoring 50 on playoff opponents will end but I am glad it will end with LH. Not a better opponent to get to play this time of year. I'm greatful I get to watch and not have to be down there getting hit.


Hey you guys had missed opportunities as well. I think the winner of this game will have to score in the 30s. I know I am in the minority here but that is my gut feeling.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by 75009Football
Sounds like both teams are kinda evenly matched.

Stopping the run is kinda what Celina does also. A few big plays here and there as usual, but also as usual we stop the run pretty well but we CAN go thru the air quite readily... ahem....

I look back to last time and neither came close to 35. Have'nt fumbles hurt you this year? And we did not convert 2 fourth downs inside your 20 last time. If chickens had lips (on both sides) lots of things could have and should have changed. We've been in the 40's before half with lots of subs in after half this year so not making adj's so much after halftimes this playoff year.

Neither team came close to 35 last time and I bet the same holds true again this year. I'm sorry our streak of scoring 50 on playoff opponents will end but I am glad it will end with LH. Not a better opponent to get to play this time of year. I'm greatful I get to watch and not have to be down there getting hit.


As for the fumbles we have done a much better job of taking care of the ball since the playoff have begun. We had1 fumble (I think) against BP last week and that was caused by a clean lick right on the ball. The BP defense deserves credit for causing that one.

[All out CAT]

Originally posted by firstcat
I think you're pushing your luck CAT.:eek:

It's skill, not luck!

[All out CAT]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Hey you guys had missed opportunities as well. I think the winner of this game will have to score in the 30s. I know I am in the minority here but that is my gut feeling.

Minority???

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by All out CAT
It's skill, not luck!

Yes you are full of sh….I mean skill.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by All out CAT
Minority???

Play nice or you are going to get both of us in trouble with LHPM.

[All out CAT]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Play nice or you are going to get both of us in trouble with LHPM.

Not if she's still behind those gates at Floyd Casey!!:D

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by firstcat
THANK YOU!:clap: :clap: :clap:

There is a mindset difference in Faith and Hope...I have FAITH that our Panthers are going to send the Bobcats to the hardwood on Saturday. I HOPE that it doesn't rain on us while we do it.
Is Celina good? Sure, or else they wouldn't have made it to this point.

With that said, it isn't disrespectful of the opponent to think my team is best, and from our history I wouldn't call that opinion "lost" (as an earlier poster implied).

For all you hopeful but cautious panther fans....HOLD THE ROPE! Our boys will!

I'm with you firstcat. Liberty Hill will be the best team on the field Saturday night and everyone in the stands and on the field will know it by the end of the game.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Yes you are full of sh….I mean skill.

He doesn’t speak for me LHPM, just in case you’re thinking of kicking someone off.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
I'm with you firstcat. Liberty Hill will be the best team on the field Saturday night and everyone in the stands and on the field will know it by the end of the game.

I guess us old-timers from the Hill think alike, huh? Hey, speaking of that, do you still catch yourself wanting to start the "P-P-P-A-N..." after the school song ends? Remember, we didn't have a fight song, our band just really sped up the school song....funny.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by All out CAT
Not if she's still behind those gates at Floyd Casey!!:D

My legs are still sore from having to climb the wall and then up and over those spiked fences!!!!!! :eek:

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
I'm with you firstcat. Liberty Hill will be the best team on the field Saturday night and everyone in the stands and on the field will know it by the end of the game.

We will definately know....;)

[gatordaze]

Although we speculate and postulate away on this board, the reality is that there are only two outcomes Saturday. Either live to fight another day or for most of the seniors accept the fact that you have strapped them on for the last time.

I know that this difficult season for Celina has built character and may even be the difference in the game. Expectations in both of our towns are wacked and the kids shoulder the brunt of them. Most would not have it any other way.

We all live in unique communities. I have played on teams that lost more games in a season than Celina has in a decade. Many of your kids have never lost a game and really have no idea how that feels. Winning and expectation go hand and hand. Prior to this season the 06 loss was the only dissapointment that our kids had experienced. Daingerfield, Whitehouse and Prosper changed all that.

There is different perspective in c-town this year and expectations are a bit more reasonable. Prior to this year I might have boasted that we would hang half a hundred on you like we have everyone else. Not anymore, the consequesnces are too great and none of our kids want the pain of a season end. At least ours know what it feels like and maybe just maybe that will be the differernce.

Go Bobcats

[Orange Defense]

Originally posted by firstcat
Hey, Bobcat1 - were you the one that came over and visited with us at the tailgate party in '06? I remember two Celina fans that came over who were very nice. Class Acts.

No that was Dotcom and myself. We enjoyed visiting with ya'll!!!

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Orange Defense
No that was Dotcom and myself. We enjoyed visiting with ya'll!!!

Hope to see ya'll again! I can't wait for this game, but at the same time, it is one less game that I'll get to see my Senior play...bittersweet.

[BleedOrange]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
I'm with you firstcat. Liberty Hill will be the best team on the field Saturday night and everyone in the stands and on the field will know it by the end of the game.

I am assuming you mean after Celina leaves??:D

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
I'm with you firstcat. Liberty Hill will be the best team on the field Saturday night and everyone in the stands and on the field will know it by the end of the game. I'll know who was best by looking at the scoreboard and watching who orders Gym Shoes. :p

[bobcat1]

n/m

[BILLYFRED0000]

One thing for sure. The game we played in 06 was one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. And I know it was special for LH being your first. I am glad I was there to see it and ya'll LH folks are a class act as is your football team. Our boys are good this year and this will hopefully be that kind of game.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by All out CAT
Not if she's still behind those gates at Floyd Casey!!:D :tisk: :tisk: Was that you LAUGHING at us because we were locked in?? BOO!!


Originally posted by firstcat
My legs are still sore from having to climb the wall and then up and over those spiked fences!!!!!! :eek:

Seriously? I'm cool & the gang. :) I was really worried about screwing up my knee even more! :doh:

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by gatordaze
Although we speculate and postulate away on this board, the reality is that there are only two outcomes Saturday. Either live to fight another day or for most of the seniors accept the fact that you have strapped them on for the last time.

I know that this difficult season for Celina has built character and may even be the difference in the game. Expectations in both of our towns are wacked and the kids shoulder the brunt of them. Most would not have it any other way.

We all live in unique communities. I have played on teams that lost more games in a season than Celina has in a decade. Many of your kids have never lost a game and really have no idea how that feels. Winning and expectation go hand and hand. Prior to this season the 06 loss was the only dissapointment that our kids had experienced. Daingerfield, Whitehouse and Prosper changed all that.

There is different perspective in c-town this year and expectations are a bit more reasonable. Prior to this year I might have boasted that we would hang half a hundred on you like we have everyone else. Not anymore, the consequesnces are too great and none of our kids want the pain of a season end. At least ours know what it feels like and maybe just maybe that will be the differernce.

Go Bobcats


Great post gatordaze.
I have a senior and it’s really going to be hard seeing him play his last game (but I’m counting on that being next week).

Your also right about the pressure on these kids to excel, it has gotten to the point where everyone expects to win state. I think we forget how really hard it is to do, we get so carried away with success. Celina kids are like LH kids they don’t know how to lose. My oldest son has only lost something like 4 football games his entire life. Even his pee wee team won their league 3 years in a row.

[charlesrixey]

Giddings, Burnet and Wylie all put major scares into LH, and Brownwood hung half a hundred and Llano and West were able to keep the big plays down a little

Liberty Hill is very beatable this year, and there is no reason to think that Celina can't win

as a Celina fan, i can be objective and see that we are the clear underdogs going into this game. Our season has been rocky and our offense and defensive have both been inconsistent at times.

But the last 7 (7-0) games have been played by a completely different team than the first 7 (4-3) for a plethora of reasons, including getting healthier as a group, experience and growing depth in the lines, greater intensity and urgency, and better quarterback play

the key to this game is just how much Celina has grown the second half of this season. Being that LH is the best team we have faced all year, there is no way to know how our kids will respond until they get hit in the mouth; no way to know how much they have grown until they are truly tested.

If our season were to end saturday, i would still be incredibly proud of what our kids accomplished through adversity, and very very excited about the next season

However, this team could very well rise up again and take the Panthers down. No matter what, our previous 3 title game trips (or 9 total) show that the Bobcats can get it done when it counts.

both teams are defending champions for a reason. Whether we have 12 returning lettermen or 30, or LH has its 2nd best team or not, these two schools deserve to be here, and both can win

Celina is 61-7 in the playoffs


since 1994
win or lose, there are few teams i can imagine being more proud of than this years

[firstcat]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:tisk: :tisk: Was that you LAUGHING at us because we were locked in?? BOO!!



Seriously? I'm cool & the gang. :) I was really worried about screwing up my knee even more! :doh:


nah, I'm good.

[RPF2666]

Well said...

[All out CAT]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by pirate4state
[B]:tisk: :tisk: Was that you LAUGHING at us because we were locked in?? BOO!!

Not laughing...well inside maybe. I would have been there with you had i not stopped and talked to some purple haired freak.

I'm the one that called someone to let ya'll out.

[OrangeChamps]

Rixey, thanks for the in-depth perspective. When you coming out with your prediction.

[mnlavey]

Gatordaze

There you go again trying to intimidate and humiliate!

When are you going to cut that out?? Can't you see it does not work?

[RPF2666]

Gator is a "sharer"...likes to show and tell, too...

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by mnlavey
Gatordaze

There you go again trying to intimidate and humiliate!

When are you going to cut that out?? Can't you see it does not work?

Nah, the kinder and gentler Gator has learned to be more sensitive in my humiliation...

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc186/jayraulerson/caleb4-1.jpg

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
Rixey, thanks for the in-depth perspective. When you coming out with your prediction.

Celina 29, Liberty Hill 28

FINAL!;)

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by mnlavey
Gatordaze

There you go again trying to intimidate and humiliate!

When are you going to cut that out?? Can't you see it does not work?

The last 5 letters of your name intrigue me?:thinking: Care to explain?

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
Giddings, Burnet and Wylie all put major scares into LH, and Brownwood hung half a hundred and Llano and West were able to keep the big plays down a little

Liberty Hill is very beatable this year, and there is no reason to think that Celina can't win

as a Celina fan, i can be objective and see that we are the clear underdogs going into this game. Our season has been rocky and our offense and defensive have both been inconsistent at times.

But the last 7 (7-0) games have been played by a completely different team than the first 7 (4-3) for a plethora of reasons, including getting healthier as a group, experience and growing depth in the lines, greater intensity and urgency, and better quarterback play

the key to this game is just how much Celina has grown the second half of this season. Being that LH is the best team we have faced all year, there is no way to know how our kids will respond until they get hit in the mouth; no way to know how much they have grown until they are truly tested.

If our season were to end saturday, i would still be incredibly proud of what our kids accomplished through adversity, and very very excited about the next season

However, this team could very well rise up again and take the Panthers down. No matter what, our previous 3 title game trips (or 9 total) show that the Bobcats can get it done when it counts.

both teams are defending champions for a reason. Whether we have 12 returning lettermen or 30, or LH has its 2nd best team or not, these two schools deserve to be here, and both can win

Celina is 61-7 in the playoffs


since 1994
win or lose, there are few teams i can imagine being more proud of than this years

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
The last 5 letters of your name intrigue me?:thinking: Care to explain?

He is the seed of the BEAST!

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by gatordaze
He is the seed of the BEAST!

I see, I see.

[mnlavey]

Originally posted by gatordaze
He is the seed of the BEAST!

Can you say that on this board?

This is, after all, a family friendly forum.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by mnlavey
Can you say that on this board?

This is, after all, a family friendly forum.

Seed sounded better than spawn! How about fruit of your loins?

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by gatordaze
Seed sounded better than spawn! How about fruit of your loins?

soo...uhhh...back to the matter at hand.

[LHexPlayer]

Any Celina stats floating around out there?

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Any Celina stats floating around out there?


we'll trade--got good LH stats?

[OrangeChamps]

Be careful, asking for stats could be dangerous if WOS87 is in the area.

[kepdawg]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Any Celina stats floating around out there?

Two traffic lights (I think)

[K-MAC Chuck]

Got these from the Dallas Morning News this morning..
sometimes they're not updated til Tuesday, but they show a couple of players with 14 games played..

FOOTBALL TEAM STATS
RUSHING
Player Gms. Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Troy McCartney 14 175 1541 8.8 18
Cody Worrell 14 142 929 6.5 12
Charley Waldrep 9 77 396 5.1 9
Jose Romero 12 43 389 9.0 7
Jamarick Simmons 10 69 358 5.2 3
Ryan Merritt 9 20 136 6.8 2
Cody Sandler 8 19 129 6.8 2
Daniel Mendoza 3 9 51 5.7 0
Austin Carey 2 5 27 5.4 1
Garrett Stephenson 8 30 17 0.6 1
Daniel Lewis 1 3 12 4.0 0
Keller Adams 1 2 5 2.5 0
Jay Perez 2 2 4 2.0 0
Caleb Lavey 1 1 3 3.0 0
Kyle Skaggs 2 2 2 1.0 0
Cody Rhodes 1 1 2 2.0 0
Chris Carter 1 3 1 0.3 0
Marcus Johnson 2 3 -1 -0.3 0
PASSING
Player Gms. C-A-I Yds. Avg. TD
Cody Worrell 13 72-126-8 1056 8.4 15
Garrett Stephenson 10 23-37-1 410 11.1 3
Troy McCartney 5 6-9-0 152 16.9 3
Charley Waldrep 1 4-13-0 71 5.5 0
Ryan Merritt 1 1-1-0 48 48.0 1
RECEIVING
Player Gms. No. Yds. Avg. TD
Troy McCartney 13 35 481 13.7 7
Andy James 9 16 383 23.9 8
Austin Carey 11 18 381 21.2 5
Jose Romero 8 13 138 10.6 1
Cody Sandler 3 4 81 20.3 0
Ryan Merritt 3 3 71 23.7 1
Charley Waldrep 3 4 45 11.3 0
Cody Rhodes 2 3 29 9.7 1
Chris Carter 1 2 28 14.0 0
nteJay Perez 1 2 23 11.5 0
Justin Brumfield 2 2 21 10.5 0
Caleb Lavey 1 1 20 20.0 0
Jamarick Simmons 2 2 18 9.0 0
Kyle Skaggs 1 1 9 9.0 0
Curry Kennedy 1 1 9 9.0 0

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by kepdawg
Two traffic lights (I think) That would be correct!

[charlesrixey]

Rushing

Player
Troy McCartney 14 games, 175-1541 yards, 8.8 avg, 18 TD's
Cody Worrell 14 games, 142-929 yards, 6.5 avg, 12 TD's
Charley Waldrep 9 games, 77-396 yards, 5.1 avg, 9 TD's
Jose Romero 12 games, 43-389 yards, 9.0 avg, 7 TD's
Jamarick Simmons 10 games, 69-358 yards, 5.2 avg, 3 TD's
Ryan Merritt 9 games, 20-136 yards, 6.8 avg, 2 TD's
Cody Sandler 8 games, 19-129 yards, 6.8 avg, 2 TD's
Daniel Mendoza 3 games, 9-51 yards, 5.7 avg, 0 TD's

Passing

Cody Worrell 13 games, 72-126-8, 1056 yards, 8.4 avg, 15 TD's
Garrett Stephenson 10 games, 23-37-1, 410 yards, 11.1 avg, 3 TD's
Troy McCartney 5 games, 6-9-0, 152 yards, 16.9 avg, 3 TD's

Receiving

Troy McCartney 13 games, 35 481 yards, 13.7 avg, 7 TD's
Andy James 9 games, 16-383 yards, 23.9 avg, 8 TD's
Austin Carey 11 games, 18-381 yards, 21.2 avg, 5 TD's
Jose Romero 8 games, 13-138 yards, 10.6 avg, 1 TD's

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
I'm still laughing! All 5 of the PG defenders are falling down in different ways too, this is priceless:clap:

Hey guys, JXX196X's gonna show up sayin you are picking on those poor boys and how their being humiliated here on the boards. Jes warnin ya, hes a crotchedy ol coot.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by BullsFan
I think I can speak for slpy and say...nope, not the case. There's a possibility for North Texas teams to take both DI and DII titles, and we're all over that.

But should LH take Celina this weekend, speaking just for myself I'll be rooting for LH to take the title. :)

Yup... Rooting on Prosper and Celina right now! Gotta keep the DFW DOMINANCE COALITION in effect!

LOL... oughta be some good games.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Hey you guys had missed opportunities as well. I think the winner of this game will have to score in the 30s. I know I am in the minority here but that is my gut feeling.

I think your pretty close to dead on. As for our missed opportunities last time, that was my "If chickens had lips (on both sides) lots of things could have and should have changed" quote. We both made mistakes that "could have and should have" changed the game last time for the better on each side.

It is going the be to team that cam impose its will on the other most, and most importantly, last.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
Yup... Rooting on Prosper and Celina right now! Gotta keep the DFW DOMINANCE COALITION in effect!

LOL... oughta be some good games.

But I thought you Bport guys weren't allowed to play in any DFW reindeer games.:D

[75009Football]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
Giddings, Burnet and Wylie all put major scares into LH, and Brownwood hung half a hundred and Llano and West were able to keep the big plays down a little

Liberty Hill is very beatable this year, and there is no reason to think that Celina can't win

as a Celina fan, i can be objective and see that we are the clear underdogs going into this game. Our season has been rocky and our offense and defensive have both been inconsistent at times.

But the last 7 (7-0) games have been played by a completely different team than the first 7 (4-3) for a plethora of reasons, including getting healthier as a group, experience and growing depth in the lines, greater intensity and urgency, and better quarterback play

the key to this game is just how much Celina has grown the second half of this season. Being that LH is the best team we have faced all year, there is no way to know how our kids will respond until they get hit in the mouth; no way to know how much they have grown until they are truly tested.

If our season were to end saturday, i would still be incredibly proud of what our kids accomplished through adversity, and very very excited about the next season

However, this team could very well rise up again and take the Panthers down. No matter what, our previous 3 title game trips (or 9 total) show that the Bobcats can get it done when it counts.

both teams are defending champions for a reason. Whether we have 12 returning lettermen or 30, or LH has its 2nd best team or not, these two schools deserve to be here, and both can win

Celina is 61-7 in the playoffs


since 1994
win or lose, there are few teams i can imagine being more proud of than this years

Amen. My son will enjoy reading that post after his season ends. He does not get to read any of this until then. I will make sure he gets this one. Thank you. Great post.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by firstcat
Hey, Bobcat1 - were you the one that came over and visited with us at the tailgate party in '06? I remember two Celina fans that came over who were very nice. Class Acts.
I think it was Orange Defense & d0tc0m that you're thinking of. They've already declined this year's pre-game festivities. I think they're skeered. ;) (Sorry guys :kiss: )

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by All out CAT
Not if she's still behind those gates at Floyd Casey!!:D
:foul: :foul: :foul: That was just wrong! :p

[BobcatBenny]

At least Celina is gonna get its chance to end the state's longest winning streak.

That ought to be enough motivation in an of itself. We will just call the trip to the championship a nice bonus! :D

[OrangeChamps]

I think '06 will be plenty motivation enough. Rumor has it there were a few copies of that game film missing today.

[75009Football]

I hope the formating works on this from the Statesman.

I'm still trying to figure out what number "Team Totals" is under pass receiving. If anyone knows, please update this so we can give him the credit he deserves for his catches this year.


Season: | 2008-2009



TEAM STATISTICS
POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST
576 215



PASSING STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME COMP ATT YDS INT TD
12 Braden Fickel 15 28 414 2 4

TEAM TOTALS 15 28 414 2 4

RUSHING STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME ATT YDS TD LONG
33 Ryan Fickel 230 1358 17 -
22 Dusty Boyd 203 1306 10 -
26 Matt McCain 89 799 10 -
20 Dusty Turner 32 716 8 -
21 Cody Lattimore 45 362 5 -
12 Braden Fickel 50 310 3 -
35 Tyler Lawhorn 33 307 7 -
44 Sam Foster 21 194 1 -
1 Ryan Cox 11 116 1 -
42 Cody Nash 12 109 - -
8 Justin Bates 2 16 1 -

TEAM TOTALS 728 5593 63 0

RECEIVING STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME REC YDS TD
9 Joshua Woodbury 5 209 3
26 Matt McCain 6 97 0
20 Dusty Turner 2 38 1
1 Ryan Cox 1 36 0
10 Jordan Emmert 1 34 0
Team Totals 15 414 4

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME TACKLE SACK
no tackles made this season

[kepdawg]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
I think '06 will be plenty motivation enough. Rumor has it there were a few copies of that game film missing today.

I was bored and there was nothing on TV.

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by kepdawg
I was bored and there was nothing on TV.

Sorry Dawg, they were out by the time I got off work.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by 75009Football
I hope the formating works on this from the Statesman.

I'm still trying to figure out what number "Team Totals" is under pass receiving. If anyone knows, please update this so we can give him the credit he deserves for his catches this year.



RECEIVING STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME REC YDS TD
9 Joshua Woodbury 5 209 3
26 Matt McCain 6 97 0
20 Dusty Turner 2 38 1
1 Ryan Cox 1 36 0
10 Jordan Emmert 1 34 0
Team Totals 15 414 4


:confused: I think I'm not sure what you're asking.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
:confused: I think I'm not sure what you're asking.

What is that kids number so I can give him the cred he deserves.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
:confused: I think I'm not sure what you're asking. The whole team only had 414 yards receiving. Usually one persons numbers!

[BobcatBenny]

5593 ... is extremely impressive. Seems pretty unbeatable to me.

I am thinking why bother playing ... but then I realize that Burnet managed to play with the Panthers ... :thinking:

I guess the Bobcats just might outta show. ;)

[d0tc0m]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
I think it was Orange Defense & d0tc0m that you're thinking of. They've already declined this year's pre-game festivities. I think they're skeered. ;) (Sorry guys :kiss: )


I haven't formally accepted or denied the possibility that I will make an appearance at any pregame cookout, M&G or any other similar event. I know OM is bringing his smoker, so I'd feel bad if I didn't stop by and mooch some food, just wouldn't be becoming of me. Is the parking for visitor and home separate or on the same side?

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
I haven't formally accepted or denied the possibility that I will make an appearance at any pregame cookout, M&G or any other similar event. I know OM is bringing his smoker, so I'd feel bad if I didn't stop by and mooch some food, just wouldn't be becoming of me. Is the parking for visitor and home separate or on the same side? I don't know but only 1009 cars will get parking in the parking lot.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by 75009Football
I hope the formating works on this from the Statesman.

I'm still trying to figure out what number "Team Totals" is under pass receiving. If anyone knows, please update this so we can give him the credit he deserves for his catches this year.


Season: | 2008-2009



TEAM STATISTICS
POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST
576 215



PASSING STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME COMP ATT YDS INT TD
12 Braden Fickel 15 28 414 2 4

TEAM TOTALS 15 28 414 2 4

RUSHING STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME ATT YDS TD LONG
33 Ryan Fickel 230 1358 17 -
22 Dusty Boyd 203 1306 10 -
26 Matt McCain 89 799 10 -
20 Dusty Turner 32 716 8 -
21 Cody Lattimore 45 362 5 -
12 Braden Fickel 50 310 3 -
35 Tyler Lawhorn 33 307 7 -
44 Sam Foster 21 194 1 -
1 Ryan Cox 11 116 1 -
42 Cody Nash 12 109 - -
8 Justin Bates 2 16 1 -

TEAM TOTALS 728 5593 63 0

RECEIVING STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME REC YDS TD
9 Joshua Woodbury 5 209 3
26 Matt McCain 6 97 0
20 Dusty Turner 2 38 1
1 Ryan Cox 1 36 0
10 Jordan Emmert 1 34 0
Team Totals 15 414 4

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
NUMBER | NAME TACKLE SACK
no tackles made this season

Austin american statesman site has inaccurate numbers. I know for sure they are missing the Sweetwater game stats. Hopefully Panther One will stop by and provide much better stats. His are usually spot on and very good.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
5593 ... is extremely impressive. Seems pretty unbeatable to me.

I am thinking why bother playing ... but then I realize that Burnet managed to play with the Panthers ... :thinking:

I guess the Bobcats just might outta show. ;)

Yeah we weren't going to show up just because you guys are the might Celina Bobcats. But then we saw that Prosper whooped you guys pretty good so we thought well maybe we have a chance. But then again we are no Dangerfield, so maybe we should just call this game off.;)

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Yeah we weren't going to show up just because you guys are the might Celina Bobcats. But then we saw that Prosper whooped you guys pretty good so we thought well maybe we have a chance. But then again we are no Dangerfield, so maybe we should just call this game off.;)
Well done. :clap:

[75009Football]

LH has had an impressive year. They can move that ball on everybody. Every team they have gone up against they have drilled with that offensive machine they have.

A little perspective can go a long way for this bunch though. Without the numbers for the last games, LH did rush and pass for 6007 yards this year quite impressively. They scored 528 points in those games while Celina rushed and passed for 268 yards less and scored 532 points.

Work smarter, not harder my old papy always said.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by bobcat1
I don't know but only 1009 cars will get parking in the parking lot.

Only 1009. That stinks. Almost as bad as the one side only parking stuff. At least RC was close to the I-State or it would have been miserable.

[Daddy D 11]

It's supposed to be extremely windy Saturday:devil: That'd just be horrible if Celina couldn't throw the ball:evilgrin:

[bobcat1]

It was windy today. Here's a clip of passing stuff to try I guess. Link (http://www.wcmessenger.com/video/sports/EkklZyFAyEEynCSdQY.php)

[Super_R]

The Panthers will stomp a mud hole in the Bobcats! :stirpot:

Hey look at it on the bright side Bobcat fans. Atleast you will lose in the semi's and not in the Championship game. We wouldn't want to be the team that turned that 0 into a 2!:taunt:

Come on with the come on!

[Super_R]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
we'll trade--got good LH stats?

Panther One will be here later to sort the stat battle out.

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
It's supposed to be extremely windy Saturday:devil: That'd just be horrible if Celina couldn't throw the ball:evilgrin: From what I saw of the B'port success though limited, the wind should not matter in this Bowl of a stadium.

[orange machine]

It looked to me that Bport biggest problem was themselves turning the ball over so much.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by orange machine
It looked to me that Bport biggest problem was themselves turning the ball over so much.

Yeah we obviously had nothing to do with that. Oh and I guess their turning the ball over also accounted for their lack of ability to stop our running game and our offense to the tune of 48 points.:doh:

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by All out CAT
Wow! you know football better than your husband. O' wait they don't play football south of the border like they do in Texas. Nevermind, scratch the first statement above, I should have known.

RUNNING PANTHER IS A CHICK?????

[orange machine]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Yeah we obviously had nothing to do with that. Oh and I guess their turning the ball over also accounted for their lack of ability to stop our running game and our offense to the tune of 48 points.:doh:

I didnt say yall had nothing to do with it. Just said they seemed to be there biggest problem. Yall just capitolized which yall lshould do.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by orange machine
I didnt say yall had nothing to do with it. Just said they seemed to be there biggest problem. Yall just capitolized which yall lshould do.

So, what you are trying to say is their problem was their opponents Defense? That was my take on their problem as well.

[orange machine]

However yall want to take is fine with me. Im saying you cant throw that many pics and expect to win.

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
Liberty Hill is very beatable this year, and there is no reason to think that Celina can't win



You're right...LH has been very beatable this year....however, I am not so sure that they have been very beatable this play off season. I sense that they have stepped it up a notch, as great teams can and do in the play offs. I know Celina can step it up too...but my point is to use what happened in the regular season might not be applicable here.

[K-MAC Chuck]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Austin american statesman site has inaccurate numbers. I know for sure they are missing the Sweetwater game stats. Hopefully Panther One will stop by and provide much better stats. His are usually spot on and very good.

We'll be getting the official team stats tomorrow. If Panther One doesn't beat me to it, i'll be happy to post the LH stats tomorrow afternoon.

[Runnin Panther]

Just watched the Prosper defense play Celina’s O. That is the closest defense to ours I have seen all year. They are quick, tenacious and physical. Just like the Panthers.
GAME ON BOBKITTIES!!!

How long until Game Day?
:D :D :D

[buff4life]

you people post way too often!!! :D

gotta go LH here, can't pick against them until they lose

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
You're right...LH has been very beatable this year....however, I am not so sure that they have been very beatable this play off season. I sense that they have stepped it up a notch, as great teams can and do in the play offs. I know Celina can step it up too...but my point is to use what happened in the regular season might not be applicable here.

I think you are right Wimbo. Going into last week I really didn't think our pass defense had improved any as the season went on. Part of that was because I hadn't seen us play a passing team in over 4 weeks. I just didn't think we had improved in the secondary at all. But even though we got burned early on Saturday I saw adjustments and improvement from the early season. I saw players making plays that they would not make earlier in the season. We seemed to always have guys in the right position but we never seemed to make a play on the ball in the air early on. But last weekend I saw multiple players get in good position and make a huge play on the ball. I have to admit I was surprised by it but I probably should have had more faith in these boys. I didn't and they proved me wrong last weekend.

[orange machine]

Yeah they loaded up 8 in the box. Just remember that is not a real good tape to look at for this team now. To get right down to it we look nothing like that now. Lot of changes have been made since that game. I would say that since that game our qb has thown for about 850. Pior to that game we could throw worth a flip.

[ctown]

That Prosper film should be your key to beating Celina. It is by far the best thing LH should watch to figure us out. That's scary if Prosper D looks like LH. We don't even have to play the game....:kiss:

[Super_R]

Originally posted by buff4life
you people post way too often!!! :D

gotta go LH here, can't pick against them until they lose

Hey Buff, it looks like we both have our hands full if we want to rumble with each other again this year. Good Luck.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by ctown
That Prosper film should be your key to beating Celina. It is by far the best thing LH should watch to figure us out. That's scary if Prosper D looks like LH. We don't even have to play the game....:kiss:

Good then we don't have to drive the extra 100 miles. You know since you guys were to scared to play in Waco.;)

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
I think you are right Wimbo. Going into last week I really didn't think our pass defense had improved any as the season went on. Part of that was because I hadn't seen us play a passing team in over 4 weeks. I just didn't think we had improved in the secondary at all. But even though we got burned early on Saturday I saw adjustments and improvement from the early season. I saw players making plays that they would not make earlier in the season. We seemed to always have guys in the right position but we never seemed to make a play on the ball in the air early on. But last weekend I saw multiple players get in good position and make a huge play on the ball. I have to admit I was surprised by it but I probably should have had more faith in these boys. I didn't and they proved me wrong last weekend.

True, LHex. To "toot" our own horn, the Texans were very beatable in the regular '05 season, but then put the pedal to the medal (on offense) in the play offs...I saw someone say we had the largest margin of victory in 3A stats during the play offs (I would like confirmation from WOS87 on that one please...i have my doubts).

I have a feeling LH has done the same, probably more on defense. This might be the result of playing such a tough schedule early...you had no choice on the easy district schedule, obviously.

[Super_R]

When was the last time Celina had a 4 loss season?

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by Super_R
When was the last time Celina had a 4 loss season?

1989

[wimbo_pro]

If you haven't seen the video of the LH-BP game, its posted on another thread. It's an excellent video, and gives those of us who didnt make the game a good look at the game. You can plainly see the BP QB was a bit hobbled.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
1989

Descent!

I don't the the Panthers have lost 4 or more since the 2000 season.

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by Super_R
Descent!

I don't the the Panthers have lost 4 or more since the 2000 season.

Celina was 13-2 in 1988 but fell off a bit the next year

they would average 8-2 until 1994, when they went 11-1 to start the 15 straight years of 10+ wins

i believe their last losing season was in 1983, and i know there's only been two since 1964

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Just watched the Prosper defense play Celina’s O. That is the closest defense to ours I have seen all year. They are quick, tenacious and physical. Just like the Panthers.
GAME ON BOBKITTIES!!!

How long until Game Day?
:D :D :D I sure hope you are lying. :eek:

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by bobcat1
I sure hope you are lying. :eek:
Well, I guess that does it. The poor Bobcats are playing another Prosper. :weeping:

:D

[LH panthers]

Originally posted by bigdaddy
All the smack talk about blood on uniforms is REDICULOUS.. This is al great matchup of 2 great Teams so wannabe fan/players won't matter, smack talk and silly analogies won't matter come Sat!

It's the REAL PLAYERS that will make the difference on the field not on line !!!

Ok you'll see me along with the rest of our O make a difference come saturday against your D.

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
But I thought you Bport guys weren't allowed to play in any DFW reindeer games.:D

We're thinking of having our guys suited up on the sideline just in case Santa makes a substitution call. You know, in case it's a foggy football eve...

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by BullsFan
We're thinking of having our guys suited up on the sideline just in case Santa makes a substitution call. You know, in case it's a foggy football eve...

nice;)

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by 75009Football
LH has had an impressive year. They can move that ball on everybody. Every team they have gone up against they have drilled with that offensive machine they have.

A little perspective can go a long way for this bunch though. Without the numbers for the last games, LH did rush and pass for 6007 yards this year quite impressively. They scored 528 points in those games while Celina rushed and passed for 268 yards less and scored 532 points.

Work smarter, not harder my old papy always said.
Add probably 5 knees taken after a couple hundred of those yards. No need to score just to tack on more points my dad, the retired coach, always said. ;)

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
but I probably should have had more faith in these boys. I didn't and they proved me wrong last weekend.
You should listen to your elders. ;)

[Come on]

Originally posted by Super_R
The Panthers will stomp a mud hole in the Bobcats! :stirpot:

Hey look at it on the bright side Bobcat fans. Atleast you will lose in the semi's and not in the Championship game. We wouldn't want to be the team that turned that 0 into a 2!:taunt:

Come on with the come on!

Easy hand, I would NOT go that far. We might be able to pull out the win but it makes me a little uneasy to hear someone say that!
LH will probably have its toughest test since 06 Saturday.

BLUE 200!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by LH panthers
Ok you'll see me along with the rest of our O make a difference come saturday against your D.
:cheerl: :cheerl: :cheerl: Can't wait!

[RanchRadio]

Sorry for being so ignorant, but what kind of offense does Celina run? Never seen em play before, except for Power passion and Glory lol

[Panther One]

Originally posted by RanchRadio
Sorry for being so ignorant, but what kind of offense does Celina run? Never seen em play before, except for Power passion and Glory lol
A little bit of everything, including a big bag of tricks.

[ctown]

Our best offensive staple is the reverse throwback. We get thousands of yards off of it every year. But I hear we have something really special planned for LH. It's called....the shart pass. It goes so far, so fast, the QB just can't help it. :wave:

[BobcatBenny]

I just saw Will Smith on the Tonight Show with Jay Lenno.

And ... he had his Celina orange on.

I thought I heard him shout, "Go Bobcats!" as they cut away to commercial. :D

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by LH panthers
Ok you'll see me along with the rest of our O make a difference come saturday against your D.
Really? Well, wait till our linebackers go all "Water Boy" on your O line and QB!

No, you people are drinkin the wrong water! H2O! H2O!

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by Panther One
A little bit of everything, including a big bag of tricks.

Your whole offense is based on a bag of tricks....

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Your whole offense is based on a bag of tricks.... I can hear my old coach saying now. Tackle everything coming out of the backfield until you find the one with the ball. :D

[Come on]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
Really? Well, wait till our linebackers go all "Water Boy" on your O line and QB!

No, you people are drinkin the wrong water! H2O! H2O!

You tell em Benny :D

[Super_R]

Originally posted by Come on
Easy hand, I would NOT go that far. We might be able to pull out the win but it makes me a little uneasy to hear someone say that!
LH will probably have its toughest test since 06 Saturday.

BLUE 200!

No one will fire back! I don't want to hug all freakin week!

This must be your 1st rodeo!

[Come on]

Originally posted by Super_R
No one will fire back! I don't want to hug all freakin week!

This must be your 1st rodeo!

They won't fire back because the last time they did it blew up in their face just like it probably will this time. First Rodeo? I don't think so Hand!

[RPF2666]

We've been through it...come Saturday, you may very likely get to feel it, too. We were favored in '06 and fully expected to roll LH, at least many people felt that way.

Now, the shoe is on the other foot, with LH people having a hard time remembering what it's like to lose.

No matter what, I think in will be a great game, like '06. Our young men will compete admiarably, and we will love them for their effort.

See you in a few days!:kiss:

[Come on]

48 minutes to play, a lifetime to remember. Come On

BLUE 200!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Now, the shoe is on the other foot, with LH people having a hard time remembering what it's like to lose.
Sorry, but I have to disagree. We remember all too well.

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Sorry, but I have to disagree. We remember all too well.

One can't gather that from reading most of the posts. Maybe not
this week, but throughout the season of posting.

Just one man's opinion...

[firstcat]

Originally posted by bobcat1
It was windy today. Here's a clip of passing stuff to try I guess. Link (http://www.wcmessenger.com/video/sports/EkklZyFAyEEynCSdQY.php)

That was some awesome footage.

[Come on]

Originally posted by RPF2666
One can't gather that from reading most of the posts. Maybe not
this week, but throughout the season of posting.

Just one man's opinion...

REALLY?:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

All I can say to that is BLUE 200! Come On

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Super_R
No one will fire back! I don't want to hug all freakin week!

This must be your 1st rodeo!

I with you Super R, this is turning into the most boring week ever.:(
Come on this is the semis don’t you BobKitties think you have a chance?

I really like what Coach Vance told the boys yesterday, he has the right perspective on this game.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Come on
Easy hand, I would NOT go that far. We might be able to pull out the win but it makes me a little uneasy to hear someone say that!
LH will probably have its toughest test since 06 Saturday.

BLUE 200!

Every game is a test, but I honestly believe that Bridgeport will be deemed the bigger test of the two, once this game is over. Call me crazy.

I agree with RP and Super R...all this touchy feel-good kumbaya crap is for the birds.

[Come on]

Originally posted by firstcat
Every game is a test, but I honestly believe that Bridgeport will be deemed the bigger test of the two, once this game is over. Call me crazy.

I agree with RP and Super R...all this touchy feel-good kumbaya crap is for the birds.

OK, Im calling you CRAZY. Bridgeport is NOTHING compared to Celina.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Come on
OK, Im calling you CRAZY. Bridgeport is NOTHING compared to Celina.

I'm not talking about history and tradition and legacy...I'm talking about athlete for athlete and team for team THIS year.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Come on
OK, Im calling you CRAZY. Bridgeport is NOTHING compared to Celina.

Ok you have said multi times now how hard this game is going to be and what a challenge beating Celina will be for Liberty Hill. I know I asked in an early post but I don’t think I got an answer. What it about Celina team THIS YEAR that has you so concerned. What makes them such a much BIGGER threat than every other great team we have played?

Surely you’re not basing your opinion only on tradition and mystique because both teams have that. I’m curious about the X and Os. In my opinion after watching the film Celina has one of the best defenses we have come up against but they don’t have the best offense we have seen this year. Their strengths play into our strengths so I think it will be a real battle but I haven’t seen anybody shut down our offense. Not in the last 3 years or longer.

It’s the semis for crying out loud it’s suppose to be challenging but I think we are still going to win and I’m not going to go hide in a corner because of what might happen.

The Panthers have never hid from a fight and I don’t think they are going to start this week.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Ok you have said multi times now how hard this game is going to be and what a challenge beating Celina will be for Liberty Hill. I know I asked in an early post but I don’t think I got an answer. What it about Celina team THIS YEAR that has you so concerned. What makes them such a much BIGGER threat than every other great team we have played?

Surely you’re not basing your opinion only on tradition and mystique because both teams have that. I’m curious about the X and Os. In my opinion after watching the film Celina has one of the best defenses we have come up against but they don’t have the best offense we have seen this year. Their strengths play into our strengths so I think it will be a real battle but I haven’t seen anybody shut down our offense. Not in the last 3 years or longer.

It’s the semis for crying out loud it’s suppose to be challenging but I think we are still going to win and I’m not going to go hide in a corner because of what might happen.

The Panthers have never hid from a fight and I don’t think they are going to start this week.

Interesting perspective, I think if you polled Celina folks they would say that our offense is our strength. I know I was pulling for you to win as we have given up way to many big plays against strong passing teams. I believe that we can stop the run and I am glad that you are not pass proficient. Should be a good matchup.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by gatordaze
Interesting perspective, I think if you polled Celina folks they would say that our offense is our strength. I know I was pulling for you to win as we have given up way to many big plays against strong passing teams. I believe that we can stop the run and I am glad that you are not pass proficient. Should be a good matchup.

Who said we weren’t pass proficient? We just usually don’t have to. :D

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Who said we weren’t pass proficient? We just usually don’t have to. :D

414 yrds for the season is an indicator. I hope we force you to pass! Means other things are going well for us.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Come on
OK, Im calling you CRAZY. Bridgeport is NOTHING compared to Celina.


Benny, did you Hi-Jack Come-On's computer????????
:)

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by gatordaze
414 yrds for the season is an indicator. I hope we force you to pass! Means other things are going well for us.

Your right if you force to have to throw that means things are going well for ya’ll but if we CHOOSE to throw for a couple of TDs that will in our favor. It’s been known to happen.:eek:

And thank you, finally a little smack talk…love it. :inlove:

[Super_R]

Originally posted by gatordaze
414 yrds for the season is an indicator. I hope we force you to pass! Means other things are going well for us.

He's got a 54% completion rate...and his average yards per catch is 28. Not bad if you ask me.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by gatordaze
414 yrds for the season is an indicator. I hope we force you to pass! Means other things are going well for us.

Proficiency should be decided by the attempts vs completions ratio, not by the total number of yards we've passed for, because DUH!...we run more than we pass!!!

[Super_R]

Originally posted by gatordaze
414 yrds for the season is an indicator. I hope we force you to pass! Means other things are going well for us.


What about this...over 6000 yards rushing! Try and stop us!

[Daddy D 11]

I'm sure they'll try, but can they do it?:devil:

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
I'm sure they'll try, but can they do it?:devil:

Not this year.

[ctown]

Sorry it's been boring of some of you this week.

Of course you guys want us to talk some noise. It's fun. Bulletin board material is always in high demand. Maybe we are collectively playing it close to the vest to keep any advantage. Although I suspect there will be some Bobcat fans who can't hold it in.

The only thing you need to know is that the Bobcats are dangerous. You can do a player for player match with us and other teams you played but that doesn't account for what's going on with our boys. Truth of the matter, lots of fans are caught off guard by how much this team is coming together. And trust me, we know our football. Most years, we have a good idea of what we can do early on. This year, we see big increases each week so we wonder how much better it's going to get. The boys are driven by something different this year and it is powerful. For some of us, talking trash on a bulletin board only cheapens that.

It's fun to mouth and predict but the mood in Celina is not like that right now, in my opinion. There is even a sense of awe for where these boys were and where they are. Sure that sounds corny to you but this season could be one of the most unique we have ever witnessed. It's like watching a Rocky movie where he gets pounded and bloodied early on, everyone gives up on him, and then you look at his eyes and you see something snap in place. Then he rises up and takes control. Those are the boys your team will be playing. The only thing that's guaranteed in this game is that you'll get the best they've got.

[RPF2666]

Surely you’re not basing your opinion only on tradition and mystique because both teams have that. I’m curious about the X and Os.....

You've got a little ways to go if you want to copmpare tradition...IMHO!

As far as X's and O's, you haven't played anyone who can play both games, equally well. Stack 8 or 9 guys in the box, and we'll throw it, proficiently. Play 7 and we'll run right at you and see what we can do.

Bridgeport was good, but not balanced. You took away the passing game in the 2nd half and they couldn't make first downs, giving you the ball for those famous clock eating drives. We can do that too.

Our kids have come so far since our last loss, you can't imagine. Please, please, please use the Prosper game for a blueprint to beat Celina. PLEASE....

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Super_R
What about this...over 6000 yards rushing! Try and stop us!

The yards have to come from somewhere. My point is that we are better against the run than the pass. I would rather have the best linebacker in 3A than a shut down corner when playing Liberty Hill.

Yeah I said the best Linebacker in 3a. Discuss...

[Super_R]

Originally posted by gatordaze
The yards have to come from somewhere. My point is that we are better against the run than the pass. I would rather have the best linebacker in 3A than a shut down corner when playing Liberty Hill.

Yeah I said the best Linebacker in 3a. Discuss...

You said you would rather have...well you don't. He wears #21 and he's a panther!

[CelinaProud]

I have been so good this season, mainly because other things have prevailed and have molded my goodhearted silence, but I will add to this bucket of fun by saying this:

THIS IS THE GAME WE ALL WANTED, BOASTED ABOUT AND ASKED FOR!

We can talk about 11 men and Slot T's, and seconds in the fourth and 2006 and three losses versus 38 wins but who cares boys and girls, Christmas came early this year, and two of THE BEST teams get to step up and out and play some hard hitting football against not only worthy opponents BUT like-minded coaches that know how to win! Whatever happens, and WHATEVER is quite probable TO happen, we all know THIS is the game to watch this weekend and as a whole IT WILL BE WORTH WATCHING!!!

Now let's get out there and light some fires and kick some tires!

Good LUCK CATS! ALL OF YOU!

But I'm betting on and rooting for the Celina-type:)

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by gatordaze
The yards have to come from somewhere. My point is that we are better against the run than the pass. I would rather have the best linebacker in 3A than a shut down corner when playing Liberty Hill.

Yeah I said the best Linebacker in 3a. Discuss...

Cody Lattimore is the best LB in 3A and he will remind you of that fact Saturday evening.:p
Please continue to discuss.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Super_R
You said you would rather have...well you don't. He wears #21 and he's a panther!

He wears #45 and he's a Junior! I am sure some of your older players remember him from '06 before he reached puberty! Ask #2 mr. 30TD's from Pleasant Grove what his name is.

[RPF2666]

We'll see....45 get's my vote

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by gatordaze
He wears #45 and he's a Junior! I am sure some of your older players remember him from '06 before he reached puberty! Ask #2 mr. 30TD's from Pleasant Grove what his name is.

You are comparing Pleasant Grove to Liberty Hill…PLEASE are you kidding me.:hand:

[bobcat1]

Oh ye of the flappin' gums beware of the induction of feathers, beaks and feet Saturday at 8:45pm. :D

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
You are comparing Pleasant Grove to Liberty Hill…PLEASE are you kidding me.:hand:

No I am comparing #45 to #21

Compare this:

http://www2.arkansasonline.com/videos/2008/nov/18/3333/

[RPF2666]

Where will #21 be next year?

[firstcat]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Oh ye of the flappin' gums beware of the induction of feathers, beaks and feet Saturday at 8:45pm. :D

Finally! Thank you Bobcat1, for reminding your Celina-Peeps of this....continue......

[Super_R]

Originally posted by gatordaze
He wears #45 and he's a Junior! I am sure some of your older players remember him from '06 before he reached puberty! Ask #2 mr. 30TD's from Pleasant Grove what his name is.

You're talking about the same pleasant grove that finished their district in 3rd place? Keep bragging a 3rd place team...find comfort in it now...cause the comfortable feeling wont last.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Where will #21 be next year?

Wearing his TRILOGY ring...

[firstcat]

Originally posted by gatordaze
No I am comparing #45 to #21

Compare this:

http://www2.arkansasonline.com/videos/2008/nov/18/3333/


I got bored in the first clip...no comparison.
Nice that he got District MVP (defense) as a sophomore though...almost as good as our #21 Defensive Rookie of the Year for the STATE his freshman year...and he's piled up the accolades since then...again, no comparison.

[RPF2666]

Serious question...answer?

[firstcat]

But I'm not biased or anything....;)

[firstcat]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Serious question...answer?

He has several that are trying to get him, but I don't think he has decided...he may go to Texas State, but will he play baseball or football? His choice.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Super_R
You're talking about the same pleasant grove that finished their district in 3rd place? Keep bragging a 3rd place team...find comfort in it now...cause the comfortable feeling wont last.

Your the one that wanted smack. The guy is just the last of many RB's to pull himself from the game after #45 said hello. How bout some stats are Mr. Lattimore?

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by firstcat
He has several that are trying to get him, but I don't think he has decided...he may go to Texas State, but will he play baseball or football? His choice.

Good luck to him in the future!

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by firstcat
Finally! Thank you Bobcat1, for reminding your Celina-Peeps of this....continue...... They already know. He or she that hath ears let him or her hear. :wave: :taunt:

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by gatordaze
My bad, I had already fixed it.. A little too much coffee!

It's all good. You edited it, which shows that you actually don't think like that. I forgive you, but I doubt Lattimore will:D

Celina's Defensive front 7 (Outside of Lavey) isn't like it has been in the past, our Offensive line is far better than any we have ever had. This one will be won in the trenches by the Panthers come Saturday evening.

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11


Celina's Defensive front 7 (Outside of Lavey) isn't like it has been in the past, our Offensive line is far better than any we have ever had. This one will be won in the trenches by the Panthers come Saturday evening. Really? Do explain it in detail ol' wise one.:D

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
It's all good. You edited it, which shows that you actually don't think like that. I forgive you, but I doubt Lattimore will:D

Celina's Defensive front 7 (Outside of Lavey) isn't like it has been in the past, our Offensive line is far better than any we have ever had. This one will be won in the trenches by the Panthers come Saturday evening.

Luckily, I don't play oline so I am not worried. Talking smack has too many rules at this level. Join me on the OU board?

Go Gators!!

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Really? Do explain it in detail ol' wise one.:D

It's called film:devil:

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
It's called film:devil: And what did you see on that film?

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by firstcat
Originally posted by gatordaze
It really is nice that they have football for the little guys at the next level. Maybe he can watch Caleb on TV or in a bowl game after his season is over.


Now how are you going to explain to your mama about how this "little guy" kicked your kitties all over the field? Some see lizards in aligators I guess. If we have too. :cool:

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by firstcat
Originally posted by gatordaze
It really is nice that they have football for the little guys at the next level. Maybe he can watch Caleb on TV or in a bowl game after his season is over.


Now how are you going to explain to your mama about how this "little guy" kicked your kitties all over the field? Some see lizards in aligators I guess.

Off me fore I sick my homey Daddy D11 on you. we are smooth.