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

[bobcat1]

I am out for the afternoon and evening. See ya tomorrow. Behave everyone. :cool:

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Of course you are.:p Again gene pool issues. :D :rolleyes:

Sinton had a great year, much better than last year. I was pleased.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, you get this morning's "Panties In A Wad" award. I'm sure by this afternoon someone will take it from you.

Here are my thoughts on this: Respect everyone and fear no one. I feel it is disrespectful to your opponent to brashly predict the outcome of the contest as if it is a foregone conclusion. Now, I didn't say you shouldn't be confident in yourself or your team, but to verbalize it (or type it on a message board) as if it's a foregone conclusion and the game isn't even worth playing, is disrespectul. It's different to give an opinion like "I think this is how the game will come out". That's why we are here. I know even some from Celina will disagree with me, but you will never see me make brash predictions in advance of our games. Again, just my opinion. Everyone has one, right?

Oh but wise MN95 we are all guilty of coming on these boards and predicting scores. I myself have nailed the past 4 weeks within a 10% margin of error. the difference is that now we (Celina) believe that this game is a war and not a US vrs. Iraq kinda war but a Cold War were both sides can destroy the other. LH has never met their Waterloo so they are mired in a Napolean complex.

My bet is that the bravado that you hear is really just whistling past the graveyard. I for one would never project a 3TD margin by either team at this point, but if you review that has been done. It is time to speak softly and carry a big stick. I am OUT!

See ya Saturday

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by gatordaze
Oh but wise MN95 we are all guilty of coming on these boards and predicting scores. I myself have nailed the past 4 weeks within a 10% margin of error. the difference is that now we (Celina) believe that this game is a war and not a US vrs. Iraq kinda war but a Cold War were both sides can destroy the other. LH has never met their Waterloo so they are mired in a Naploean complex.

My bet is that the bravado that you hear is really just whistling past the graveyard. I for one would never project a 3TD margin by either team at this point, but if you review that has been done. It is time to speak softly and carry a big stick. I am OUT!

See ya Saturday

Now your talkin gator.......:clap:

[MN95]

Originally posted by gatordaze
Oh but wise MN95 we are all guilty of coming on these boards and predicting scores. I myself have nailed the past 4 weeks within a 10% margin of error. the difference is that now we (Celina) believe that this game is a war and not a US vrs. Iraq kinda war but a Cold War were both sides can destroy the other. LH has never met their Waterloo so they are mired in a Napolean complex.

My bet is that the bravado that you hear is really just whistling past the graveyard. I for one would never project a 3TD margin by either team at this point, but if you review that has been done. It is time to speak softly and carry a big stick. I am OUT!

See ya Saturday

dang, you talk purty

[firstcat]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, you get this morning's "Panties In A Wad" award. I'm sure by this afternoon someone will take it from you.

Here are my thoughts on this: Respect everyone and fear no one. I feel it is disrespectful to your opponent to brashly predict the outcome of the contest as if it is a foregone conclusion. Now, I didn't say you shouldn't be confident in yourself or your team, but to verbalize it (or type it on a message board) as if it's a foregone conclusion and the game isn't even worth playing, is disrespectul. It's different to give an opinion like "I think this is how the game will come out". That's why we are here. I know even some from Celina will disagree with me, but you will never see me make brash predictions in advance of our games. Again, just my opinion. Everyone has one, right?

On this we can agree...especially the Respect everyone and fear no one part...consider them "unwadded".

[firstcat]

Originally posted by coachkiss
I guess we just differ on semantics then. I agree with you, Bleed Orange, but then when Celina plays a team that is stronger and in better shape, I say they are more talented, and you say they have more heart.

I can tell that we aren't going to agree on this. So, let's just call it quits.

Goliath = strength, talent
David = heart

[Come on]

Originally posted by firstcat
Goliath = strength, talent
David = heart

Come on!

[MN95]

Originally posted by firstcat
On this we can agree...especially the Respect everyone and fear no one part...consider them "unwadded".

By the way, I have won this award several times myself!!

[firstcat]

Originally posted by c bobcats run
Nah, Im just like you. Its just fun watching you twist off.


;)

[MN95]

Originally posted by firstcat
Goliath = strength, talent
David = heart

David = heart, GOD

We pray a lot, so he MUST be on our side, right?

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Come on
Thats a bunch of BS and you know it.

Prove it.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by MN95
David = heart, GOD

We pray a lot, so he MUST be on our side, right?

We do too...funny that you should say that. Every game, I always whisper a prayer for the safety and well-being, and I always whisper "Lord, be a Panther tonight". He loves all his little children (gold and purple, orange and white...we all know the tune)...so I'm pretty sure it doesn't hurt to ask!

On that note, God Bless us All!:)

[firstcat]

Originally posted by MN95
By the way, I have won this award several times myself!!

I don't mind sharing if you don't!:kiss:

[Come on]

Originally posted by 75009Football
Prove it. Didnt Dangerfield beat Celina? 2A? Proven!

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
I got on this board because my kids play football, not because of the success LH has been enjoying. The success is just a bonus. But you can believe whatever you want.

So I am correct, you have not been through a down time on the boards yet and had to eat a little crow. When you do, it dont taste good, no matter who makes you eat it.

[Come on]

Originally posted by 75009Football
So I am correct, you have not been through a down time on the boards yet and had to eat a little crow. When you do, it dont taste good, no matter who makes you eat it. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[ctown]

QUOTE FROM COACH KISS---"See, that's what I was trying to get across...when you trumpet the "heart" of your own team, you indirectly take a jab at the "heart" of the other team. By saying things like "LH wanted it more" or "Celina had more desire than Kaufman" really downgrades the teenagers from those schools." END QUOTE.

Thanks for the touching sentiment, comrade. Will you be at the young Marxists meeting this week??

Whooooooohooooooo---blo torch on high

[Come on]

Originally posted by ctown
QUOTE FROM COACH KISS---"See, that's what I was trying to get across...when you trumpet the "heart" of your own team, you indirectly take a jab at the "heart" of the other team. By saying things like "LH wanted it more" or "Celina had more desire than Kaufman" really downgrades the teenagers from those schools." END QUOTE.

Thanks for the touching sentiment, comrade. Will you be at the young Marxists meeting this week??

Whooooooohooooooo---blo torch on high

Be watching the beat down saturday!!!!!!!!!:D

[Super_R]

Here is how LH's O has fared against some tough defenses.


These are Massey rankings.
Sweetwater's Defense is ranked 1st...LH 38 points
Wylie's Defense is ranked 2nd...LH 28 points

Celina's Defense is ranked 12th.

[coachkiss]

Originally posted by MN95
David = heart, GOD

We pray a lot, so he MUST be on our side, right?

Goliath = Strength and Talent
David = Talented Slingshot man and God working through him

This reminds me of the Saturday Night Live sketch when Will Ferrell is the lumberjack...

[ open on ESPN2 graphic ]

[ dissolve to Vince Thomas standing in front of a wooded area in Snohomish, Washington ]

Vince Thomas: Welcome back! To ESPN2's coverage of the 1998 Lumberjack Classic. And I'm here with Vince Thomas, our champion -- [ Will Ferrell steps into the frame, confused, as Kelsey stops, gleams at the cue cards and corrects himself ] I'm Vince Thomas, rather. Here with our champion, Clive Sundstrum. [ holds the microphone in front of Ferrell's face, but he fails to respond still looking dazed. Kelsey grins, then pulls the microphone back. ] Clive, your -- [ Kelsey cracks up, as Ferrell, looking disgruntled, begins to walks off-frame ] How does it feel! [ holds the microphone back in Ferrell's direction ] Come on.

Clive Sundstrum: [ returns to frame ] Uh - well, first of all, I - I have to give thanks to the Lord for blessing me today. Uh - I was swinging great, my cuts were clean, and, with Jesus Christ at my side, I pulled it off.

Vince Thomas: Tell us about the pole-climbing competititon, that is traditionally your weakest event. But, this year, different story!

Clive Sundstrum: Yeah. Well, uh - I was halfway up the pole, I was getting kind of tired, and, uh, suddenly, just like He's done so many times before, Jesus Christ, Eternal Son of God, climbed into my arms.

Vince Thomas: Jesus did?

Clive Sundstrum: Right. Jesus. And, uh - once He was in my arms, I just, uh - zoooom!! - flew right up the pole. That was all Jesus.

Vince Thomas: Okay. Wow! Quite a display.

Clive Sundstrum: Yeah. Yeah, I know. Some day He'll sit in judgement over us all, but.. for now, He's helping me win lumberjack contests. It's great to have Him aboard!

Vince Thomas: Well, now, you hit a rough spot in the underhand chopping event --

Clive Sundstrum: Yep.

Vince Thomas: A few mis-hits, you swung an axe handle. What happened?

Clive Sundstrum: Yeah. I gotta say, Jesus really blew that one. Uh.. I know I had a -- He had a long day - a plane went down, there was an earthquake somewhere, I think - uh - but I'm trying to win a title here! I can't afford to have Jesus fall asleep at the wheel! Okay?

Vince Thomas: Yeah. You and Jesus seemed to have pulled it together after that, though?

Clive Sundstrum: Yeah! Good ol' Jesus. He's a clutch player! The guy's a winner. He's got a lot of heart.

Vince Thomas: Right. Right. Joining us now, is second-place finisher, Bill Fromph, from Grisham, Oregon. Bill. Wow. Touch luck today, huh? What happened?

Bill Fromph: Uh, well - you can't expect to win a classic like this without a little help from, uh - J.C. on your side. You know? What can I say? I guess, uh, Clive's always hogging Jesus!

Vince Thomas: Clive, how do you respond to the allegation that you are a Jesus hog?

Clive Sundstrum: Hey! Hey, I'm not the boss of Jesus, okay? If the Son of God wants to help me climb poles and roll dudes off logs - hey, I'm all for it!

Bill Fromph: Hey, that's a bunch of crap, man! You know - if he gets Jesus, we should get Jesus! Yeah! He always gets all the Jesus! Give us some Jesus!!

Clive Sundstrum: Hey, you shut up!! Don't make me get Jesus on you!!

Bill Fromph: Alright, alright, I'm cool, bro. I'm cool. [ exits ]

Vince Thomas: [ stunned ] Once again - the power and partisanship of Jesus Christ, reeking havoc here at the Lumberjack Championship. Let's take a look at the standings.

[ dissolve to the Standings board:

lumberjack classic

1. clive sundstrum/jesus
2. bill fromph
3. jim simpson
4. tim rogers
5. boyd hale
6. grant le saux
7. todd greene
8. mitch weinstein ]

Vince Thomas V/O: As you can see, finishing first is the team of Sundstrum and Christ; Rogers, the Episcopalean, placed fourth; and, once again, coming dead last: Mitch Weinstein.

[ dissolve back to Vince Thomas with Clive Sundstrum and an appropriately-dressed Mitch Weinstein ]

Vince Thomas: Mitch joins us now. Mitch? This has got to hurt, huh?

Mitch Weinstein: Well, uh - I've given Yahweh every chance you could ask for, but, uh.. he just wasn't giving me the juice. [ smiles ] But, uh, the good news is, I found Jesus!

Vince Thomas: Really?

Mitch Weinstein: Yeah! Uh - He was hanging out at the Gatorade booth, and, uh, you know, if all goes well, Jesus might be playing for Team Weinstein next year!

Vince Thomas: Well! Great news! [ chuckles heartily, as Mitch exits ] One mroe question, Clive: You've hinted at retirement, will you be back next year?

Clive Sundstrum: Uh - well, I'm gonna relax for a while, maybe Jesus and I will go to a theme park. Well.. then, we'll see. [ exits ]

Vince Thomas: Encouraging words, from a great champion. That's it! From the Lumberjack Classic. I'd like to thank.. Jesus Christ, for giving my brain and tongue the strength to conduct this interview. Back after this! [ rolls his eyes ]

[ dissolve back to ESPN2 graphic ]

[ fade ]

[Super_R]

Bridgeport posters are much better at this than the "seasoned" celina posters. The Bull faithful have much better smack talking skills than you celina bums.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by 75009Football
So I am correct, you have not been through a down time on the boards yet and had to eat a little crow. When you do, it dont taste good, no matter who makes you eat it.

Your right I will have to eat crow someday, but it won't be served by Celina at least not this Saturday.:p

[waterboy]

Honestly, I don't see Celina beating Liberty Hill in this one. It COULD happen, but I just don't see it happening. I think the Panthers move on to the championship game to meet Carthage in all probability. I haven't seen either of these teams this year, meaning LH or Celina, but in my opinion, the winner of this one will have their hands FULL with Carthage. I'll go on record now and say I think Carthage will be the next 3A Division II State Champion. I've been wrong before, though,...........:D

[Come on]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Your right I will have to eat crow someday, but it won't be served by Celina at least not this Saturday.:p

What he said!

BLUE 200!

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Super_R
Bridgeport posters are much better at this than the "seasoned" celina posters. The Bull faithful have much better smack talking skills than you celina bums.


:clap: Come on with the Come on!!!:clap:

[ctown]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Your right I will have to eat crow someday, but it won't be served by Celina at least not this Saturday.:p

When they won't eat crow, give em da bird......:tisk:

Yes you looked closer, didn't you?

[firstcat]

Originally posted by waterboy
Honestly, I don't see Celina beating Liberty Hill in this one. It COULD happen, but I just don't see it happening. I think the Panthers move on to the championship game to meet Carthage in all probability. I haven't seen either of these teams this year, meaning LH or Celina, but in my opinion, the winner of this one will have their hands FULL with Carthage. I'll go on record now and say I think Carthage will be the next 3A Division II State Champion. I've been wrong before, though,...........:D


:rolleyes: And you were off to such a good start!:rolleyes:

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by Super_R
Here is how LH's O has fared against some tough defenses.


These are Massey rankings.
Sweetwater's Defense is ranked 1st...LH 38 points
Wylie's Defense is ranked 2nd...LH 28 points

Celina's Defense is ranked 12th.

I think you need to look at specifics here. Overall defense against what kind of Offense. For example NB was 12 against Kaufman and gave up 21 points. We were 13 and gave up 0 to the starters then 6 when we had some subs in JV subs at that.
Also type of O. Yours is an in tight running scheme such as Kennedale or Kaufman. Obviously better but similar. Be carefull bandying about those numbers without looking at matchups. We matchup well with LH. Did 2 years ago as well. And that was a great game. I am expecting the same thing. Another doozie that might go either way.

[Come on]

Originally posted by waterboy
Honestly, I don't see Celina beating Liberty Hill in this one. It COULD happen, but I just don't see it happening. I think the Panthers move on to the championship game to meet Carthage in all probability. I haven't seen either of these teams this year, meaning LH or Celina, but in my opinion, the winner of this one will have their hands FULL with Carthage. I'll go on record now and say I think Carthage will be the next 3A Division II State Champion. I've been wrong before, though,...........:D

I'll go on record with you and say winner of this game will be the next 3A Div II State Champion. What the heck that will be
Liberty Hill

[Come on]

Originally posted by BILLYFRED0000
I think you need to look at specifics here. Overall defense against what kind of Offense. For example NB was 12 against Kaufman and gave up 21 points. We were 13 and gave up 0 to the starters then 6 when we had some subs in JV subs at that.
Also type of O. Yours is an in tight running scheme such as Kennedale or Kaufman. Obviously better but similar. Be carefull bandying about those numbers without looking at matchups. We matchup well with LH. Did 2 years ago as well. And that was a great game. I am expecting the same thing. Another doozie that might go either way.

Have to agree, matchups are Evrything!! This will be the toughest game of the year probably a couple years. IMO

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
Here is how LH's O has fared against some tough defenses.


These are Massey rankings.
Sweetwater's Defense is ranked 1st...LH 38 points
Wylie's Defense is ranked 2nd...LH 28 points

Celina's Defense is ranked 12th.

I really hope you didn't stay up all night thinking up this angle. Sweetwater's offense was ranked 55th and Wylie's offense 31st, both much lower than ours. But keep watching football, stick with it and you will understand someday how this could impact a score as well.

By the way, not that it matters, Massey's predicts 30-28 LH, a very close game.

[waterboy]

Originally posted by firstcat
:rolleyes: And you were off to such a good start!:rolleyes:
Notice the misnomer at the end....:D I have been wrong before....maybe the Panthers will prove me wrong. I said before the season started that LH would lose a game THIS year. I'm definitely running out of chances!:D

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by firstcat
;)

:) :)

[Come on]

Originally posted by MN95
I really hope you didn't stay up all night thinking up this angle. Sweetwater's offense was ranked 55th and Wylie's offense 31st, both much lower than ours. But keep watching football, stick with it and you will understand someday how this could impact a score as well.

By the way, not that it matters, Massey's predicts 30-28 LH, a very close game.

He Smoked you on this one Super_R!!!!:o :o

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by MN95
I really hope you didn't stay up all night thinking up this angle. Sweetwater's offense was ranked 55th and Wylie's offense 31st, both much lower than ours. But keep watching football, stick with it and you will understand someday how this could impact a score as well.

By the way, not that it matters, Massey's predicts 30-28 LH, a very close game.



OOOOOOH SNAP!

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Come on
He Smoked you on this one Super_R!!!!:o :o

Maybe, but LH will be smoking Celina starting at 5:00 Saturday. :clap:

[Come on]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Maybe, but LH will be smoking Celina starting at 5:00 Saturday. :clap:

Maybe? Give the guy credit, He Smoked him!!! Now we know SR will be back;)

[ctown]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Maybe, but LH will be smoking Celina starting at 5:00 Saturday. :clap:

That will be after you run out of whatever you've been smokin while you've been posting this week....

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by ctown
That will be after you run out of whatever you've been smokin while you've been posting this week....

I knew someone would hit it out of the park. It was Teed up good.

[catdaddy]

Originally posted by coachkiss
Heart (mediocre rock band of the 70s, 80s, and 90s that got their break because they were fronted by women)
Ahhh Nancy....:inlove: http://www.phoenixheart.org/heart/nan1.JPG

[clemsmarina]

Without having to go back and read the 70 pages of fodder....

Is everyone on Celina healthy? Hopefully so, just don't remember seeing.

Does anyone on Celina start on both offense and defense?

[MN95]

Originally posted by Come on
Maybe? Give the guy credit, He Smoked him!!! Now we know SR will be back;)

Come On, did we just become............friends?

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by Super_R
Here is how LH's O has fared against some tough defenses.


These are Massey rankings.
Sweetwater's Defense is ranked 1st...LH 38 points
Wylie's Defense is ranked 2nd...LH 28 points

Celina's Defense is ranked 12th.

Alright since you brought it up. Let's see how the LH D has faced against some tough offenses.

Giddings (Ranking: 14) - 26
Wylie (Ranking: 31) - 25
Brownwood (Ranking: 1) - 49
Burnet (RankingL: >45) - 29
Wimberley (Ranking: >45) - 21
Bridgeport (Ranking: 4) - 27

Celina is ranked #6

What a waste of time. Referring to this kind of crap at this point of the season in this kind of game is probably the most ridiculous thing I've seen so far in this thread.

[MN95]

Originally posted by clemsmarina
Without having to go back and read the 70 pages of fodder....

Is everyone on Celina healthy? Hopefully so, just don't remember seeing.

Does anyone on Celina start on both offense and defense?

I believe we have 2 starting O linemen that will miss the game. I don't think we have any that start both ways, but a few play both ways situationally.

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by catdaddy
Ahhh Nancy....:inlove: http://www.phoenixheart.org/heart/nan1.JPG

Thanks. I need a nap now.

[coachkiss]

Originally posted by clemsmarina
Without having to go back and read the 70 pages of fodder....

Is everyone on Celina healthy? Hopefully so, just don't remember seeing.

Does anyone on Celina start on both offense and defense?

We have some linemen out with injuries, but that seems to be the story of this season, and they have been out for a few weeks.

We are not 100%, but no team really is at this stage of the season.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by firstcat
I am so sick of word vomit such as this. Tell me something, c bobcats run...do you ever go into a game EXPECTING to lose? If so, why do you go? Don't tell me you are one of those "we're in it to have fun and hopefully learn a valuable life lesson" types!
We play to win, as hopefully does every other group of competitors regardless of event or location.
Of course we always EXPECT to win, and that is why we prepare and execute to the best of our abilities. That preparation and effort will also assist us in accepting the inevetible loss that will come someday.
But to hear you tell it, we shouldn't have an ounce of confidence that we might actually be the superior team on that given day! How much of the proverbial "heart" would it show if we EXPECTED to lose? Haven't you ever heard the old cliche about "Attitude determines Altitude"??

For the LAST time, our attitude SHOULD be that we are going to win...and so should your's for that matter!:mad: :mad:

Your close Firstcat.
Ability is WHAT you can do. Attitude determines HOW WELL you can do it. Read below.

[MN95]

Here's my question, how many senoirs does LH start?

How many freshmen and sophomores?

[Come on]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
Alright since you brought it up. Let's see how the LH D has faced against some tough offenses.

Giddings (Ranking: 14) - 26
Wylie (Ranking: 31) - 25
Brownwood (Ranking: 1) - 49
Burnet (RankingL: >45) - 29
Wimberley (Ranking: >45) - 21
Bridgeport (Ranking: 4) - 27

Celina is ranked #6

What a waste of time. Referring to this kind of crap at this point of the season in this kind of game is probably the most ridiculous thing I've seen so far in this thread.

Total waste!

[coachkiss]

Originally posted by c bobcats run
Thanks. I need a nap now.

That reminds me of the cover to the single "Almost Paradise" with Ann Wilson and Mike Reno of Loverboy.

I think it was on the Footloose soundtrack with "Footloose", "Let's Hear It For the Boy", and Shalomar's "Dancing in the Sheets".

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by coachkiss
That reminds me of the cover to the single "Almost Paradise" with Ann Wilson and Mike Reno of Loverboy.

I think it was on the Footloose soundtrack with "Footloose", "Let's Hear It For the Boy", and Shalomar's "Dancing in the Sheets".


What??!!! FOOTLOOSE!!!!

You just screwed up a perfectly good Nancy Dream!!!!!!

Bet you like Billy Squire too.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
I really hope you didn't stay up all night thinking up this angle. Sweetwater's offense was ranked 55th and Wylie's offense 31st, both much lower than ours. But keep watching football, stick with it and you will understand someday how this could impact a score as well.

By the way, not that it matters, Massey's predicts 30-28 LH, a very close game.

I've actually stayed up night and day since our game was over on Sat to come up with that brain buster of a post.

It got you excited didn't it. You don't have anything to say about your defense other than you offense?


What does their offense have to do with what LH did to their defense by the way?

[MN95]

Originally posted by coachkiss
That reminds me of the cover to the single "Almost Paradise" with Ann Wilson and Mike Reno of Loverboy.

I think it was on the Footloose soundtrack with "Footloose", "Let's Hear It For the Boy", and Shalomar's "Dancing in the Sheets".

CoachK, time to break out your orange parachute pants for the game.

[Come on]

Originally posted by MN95
Come On, did we just become............friends?

Certainly!

[75009Football]

Originally posted by BILLYFRED0000
I would say they were stronger and in better shape. Not necessarily more talented. IN martial arts we discussed this alot.

two guys with the same art and same skills size will win. Bigger is a quality all its own. Consider for exampleA fullback at 240 4.5 and a fullback 210 at 4.5. With comparable TALENT and conditioning bigger is better.

What's their 100 time? Their 4th 100 time in one hour? Mile? Is bigger still better?

[coachkiss]

Originally posted by MN95
CoachK, time to break out your orange parachute pants for the game.

MN, knowing you the way you know me, it would have to be the whole parachute to be my pants.

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
I've actually stayed up night and day since our game was over on Sat to come up with that brain buster of a post.

It got you excited didn't it. You don't have anything to say about your defense other than you offense?


What does their offense have to do with what LH did to their defense by the way?

OK, I'll help you out here since you are obviously a novice. If your offense can't move the ball, they consistently give the other team great field position, which makes it tough on your defense, no matter how highly they are ranked, to keep the other team from scoring. Now, you probably won't comprehend this all at once. It might take some time to sink in. Maybe you could go color a few pages of SpongeBob so it doesn't overwhelm you.

Regarding our defense, I decline to comment because I have a close personal relationship with one of the "weaknesses" of our defense.

[catdaddy]

Originally posted by coachkiss
That reminds me of the cover to the single "Almost Paradise" with Ann Wilson and Mike Reno of Loverboy.

I think it was on the Footloose soundtrack with "Footloose", "Let's Hear It For the Boy", and Shalomar's "Dancing in the Sheets".

NO, NO, NO!! She will always be remembered with Barracuda and as the blonde in the Corvette in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
and C Bobcats, Billy did rock with the fist two albums...

[Come on]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, I'll help you out here since you are obviously a novice. If your offense can't move the ball, they consistently give the other team great field position, which makes it tough on your defense, no matter how highly they are ranked, to keep the other team from scoring. Now, you probably won't comprehend this all at once. It might take some time to sink in. Maybe you could go color a few pages of SpongeBob so it doesn't overwhelm you.

Regarding our defense, I decline to comment because I have a close personal relationship with one of the "weaknesses" of our defense.

I am amazed, you have knocked him down again! Super_R this might be one you can't win:eek:

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, I'll help you out here since you are obviously a novice. If your offense can't move the ball, they consistently give the other team great field position, which makes it tough on your defense, no matter how highly they are ranked, to keep the other team from scoring. Now, you probably won't comprehend this all at once. It might take some time to sink in. Maybe you could go color a few pages of SpongeBob so it doesn't overwhelm you.

Regarding our defense, I decline to comment because I have a close personal relationship with one of the "weaknesses" of our defense.

OOOHHH Snap Again. Your on fire!

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by MN95
Here's my question, how many senoirs does LH start?

How many freshmen and sophomores?

We have 2 juniors that start on defense and 1 sophomore that starts on offense. The rest are seniors. I think, someone else can verify. No two-way starters.

What about you guys?

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by catdaddy
NO, NO, NO!! She will always be remembered with Barracuda and as the blonde in the Corvette in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
and C Bobcats, Billy did rock with the fist two albums...

Nah. He was too pink for me.

[Come on]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
We have 2 juniors that start on defense and 1 sophomore that starts on offense. The rest are seniors. I think, someone else can verify. No two-way starters.

What about you guys?

We have 9 soph and 2 fresh on Off and 4 fresh 6 soph and 1 Sr on Def!!!

[MN95]

Originally posted by catdaddy
NO, NO, NO!! She will always be remembered with Barracuda and as the blonde in the Corvette in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
and C Bobcats, Billy did rock with the fist two albums...

OK, imagine my best Jeff Spicoli imitation........"Prosper football players? There all ****!"

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Come on
We have 9 soph and 2 fresh on Off and 4 fresh 6 soph and 1 Sr on Def!!!

I thought he was talking about starters.

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, imagine my best Jeff Spicoli imitation........"Prosper football players? There all ****!"

Now Ive moved on to Phoebe Cates.

[MN95]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, imagine my best Jeff Spicoli imitation........"Prosper football players? There all ****!"

Just to circumvent anyone chastising me for mentioning Prosper, I only chose themin this attempt at humor because they happen to be our closest rivals. My son told me last night that all of our team signed a big banner wishing them good luck in their State Championship game this Saturday. Another classy move from our coaches. I wish them good luck as well.

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by 75009Football
What's their 100 time? Their 4th 100 time in one hour? Mile? Is bigger still better?
IT is at game speed. Everything else is moot.

[MN95]

Originally posted by c bobcats run
OOOHHH Snap Again. Your on fire!

Sort of feels like Celina against Lytle in our first game. Please tell me he's not some 16 year old kid.

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, I'll help you out here since you are obviously a novice. If your offense can't move the ball, they consistently give the other team great field position, which makes it tough on your defense, no matter how highly they are ranked, to keep the other team from scoring. Now, you probably won't comprehend this all at once. It might take some time to sink in. Maybe you could go color a few pages of SpongeBob so it doesn't overwhelm you.

Regarding our defense, I decline to comment because I have a close personal relationship with one of the "weaknesses" of our defense.

roflmao. And Josh too.........:D

[Come on]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
I thought he was talking about starters.
We are:D

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by MN95
Just to circumvent anyone chastising me for mentioning Prosper, I only chose themin this attempt at humor because they happen to be our closest rivals. My son told me last night that all of our team signed a big banner wishing them good luck in their State Championship game this Saturday. Another classy move from our coaches. I wish them good luck as well.

I know some Celina Folks that would say that was a very "billy squire move". Dont include me on that though. I have some tight alliances with a few prosper athletic organizations. They are class too.

Good Luck Eagles. Bring 2 to 9-3a

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by MN95
Sort of feels like Celina against Lytle in our first game. Please tell me he's not some 16 year old kid.

Yeah, Those LH people are sounding juveninle. :) :) :) :D

[MN95]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
We have 2 juniors that start on defense and 1 sophomore that starts on offense. The rest are seniors. I think, someone else can verify. No two-way starters.

What about you guys?

So you will graduate 19 starting seniors? Wow. Next year will be a real test for your program, though if I remember correctly, your JV doesn't lose much do they?

Someone will have to help me out with ours, but I will take a stab.

On offense, we start 4 seniors, 1 sophomore, and 1 freshman.

On defense we start 4 seniors, 3 sophomores and no freshman.

Did I get that close my fellow Celinaites?

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, I'll help you out here since you are obviously a novice. If your offense can't move the ball, they consistently give the other team great field position, which makes it tough on your defense, no matter how highly they are ranked, to keep the other team from scoring. Now, you probably won't comprehend this all at once. It might take some time to sink in. Maybe you could go color a few pages of SpongeBob so it doesn't overwhelm you.

Regarding our defense, I decline to comment because I have a close personal relationship with one of the "weaknesses" of our defense.

So since their offense is so terrible they managed to still have the 1st and 2nd ranked defense..or did they factor in their terrible offenses in to their ranking...in other words their Defense is terrible.

[firstcat]

Originally posted by Come on
I am amazed, you have knocked him down again! Super_R this might be one you can't win:eek:

Hey, that's enough from the peanut gallery...what are you, president of MN's fanclub???:stirpot:

[Come on]

Originally posted by MN95
So you will graduate 19 starting seniors? Wow. Next year will be a real test for your program, though if I remember correctly, your JV doesn't lose much do they?

Someone will have to help me out with ours, but I will take a stab.

On offense, we start 4 seniors, 1 sophomore, and 1 freshman.

On defense we start 4 seniors, 3 sophomores and no freshman.

Did I get that close my fellow Celinaites?

We lost 8 offense and 7 defense starters last year

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by DDBooger

now on to something more important from that movie

Ridgemont High vs Celina
who wins?
I'm going with Ridgemont, Forrest Whitaker would dominate! lol

He wasnt that good. He was just mad cause spicolli and his little bro busted up his ghetto sled.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
Not worthy of a thoughtful reply. Nice try though.
That cause you don't have a thoughtful reply.

LH has the upper hand in this game and will win!. Then you and your "weakness" can live happily ever after.

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
So since their offense is so terrible they managed to still have the 1st and 2nd ranked defense..or did they factor in their terrible offenses in to their ranking...in other words their Defense is terrible.

OK, can't help myself, I'm a giver. The Massey overall rating is a combination of the schedule rating, the offense rating, and the defense rating. It's fancy math. I'm guessing you wouldn't get it.

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by c bobcats run
He wasnt that good. He was just mad cause spicolli and his little bro busted up his ghetto sled. dude, that wasn't a ghetto sled, I believe it was a trans am donated to his education, probably by Barry Switzer
Ridgemont +10:D

[firstcat]

Originally posted by c bobcats run
Yeah, Those LH people are sounding juveninle. :) :) :) :D

Is that pronounced Juv-in-in-lee?

(now THAT was juvenile!):D

[coachkiss]

Originally posted by MN95
So you will graduate 19 starting seniors? Wow. Next year will be a real test for your program, though if I remember correctly, your JV doesn't lose much do they?

Someone will have to help me out with ours, but I will take a stab.

On offense, we start 4 seniors, 1 sophomore, and 1 freshman.

On defense we start 4 seniors, 3 sophomores and no freshman.

Did I get that close my fellow Celinaites?

7 seniors on offense is what I come up with. I can't remember the sophomore, but 1 freshman.

On defense, 4 seniors is right I think and 2 sophomores?

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, can't help myself, I'm a giver. The Massey overall rating is a combination of the schedule rating, the offense rating, and the defense rating. It's fancy math. I'm guessing you wouldn't get it.

Well then, why don't you explain it to us that don't understand fancy math.

[Come on]

Originally posted by CHS_89
LMAO!!!

As will I be Saturday:D

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, can't help myself, I'm a giver. The Massey overall rating is a combination of the schedule rating, the offense rating, and the defense rating. It's fancy math. I'm guessing you wouldn't get it.

Not many people get that the algorithm he uses calculates power and ranking and strength of schedule. The offensive and defensive numbers are derived from the process but are not true calculations in the sense of his ranking system. Then again there are more than a few people that did not understand what I just said........:D

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by DDBooger
dude, that wasn't a ghetto sled, I believe it was a trans am donated to his education, probably by Barry Switzer
Ridgemont +10:D

I know. I just like the term. Forrest would get ejected in the first quarter. Celina by 50 as usual.:D

[CHS_89]

Originally posted by Come on
As will I be Saturday:D

At your team when they experience the "weakness".

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by firstcat
Is that pronounced Juv-in-in-lee?

(now THAT was juvenile!):D

spanglish

[ctown]

Originally posted by BILLYFRED0000
Not many people get that the algorithm he uses calculates power and ranking and strength of schedule. The offensive and defensive numbers are derived from the process but are not true calculations in the sense of his ranking system.


Aw, BillyFred, you know he was thinking it was some complicated cipherin' like multiplication and double naughts mixed together....:doh:

[MN95]

Originally posted by coachkiss
7 seniors on offense is what I come up with. I can't remember the sophomore, but 1 freshman.

On defense, 4 seniors is right I think and 2 sophomores?

Well, Romero starts on one side or the other, doesn't he?

7 Seniors on offense? I got 2 RB's, WR, C, G. That's 5. It has been fluid due to injuries.

[pirate4state]

This thread needs a good cleaning up & I suggest that some of you take a 5 minute break! :rolleyes:

I know some of you macho men don't take whatever barbs you through out there seriously and you don't want to be warm & fuzzy, but you don't have to resort to the antics that I removed from this thread!

If there is a "next time" some of you won't be able to post on this thread.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by MN95
Well, Romero starts on one side or the other, doesn't he?

7 Seniors on offense? I got 2 RB's, WR, C, G. That's 5. It has been fluid due to injuries.

Don't forget Nate and Buck!

[coachkiss]

I count Buck's spot as a Jr., since a Jr. has been there the past two weeks.

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by ctown
Aw, BillyFred, you know he was thinking it was some complicated cipherin' like multiplication and double naughts mixed together....:doh:

That is why I still use a slide rule. Cain't trust them new fangled computers.

[Come on]

Originally posted by CHS_89
At your team when they experience the "weakness".
Been a LONG time since I have seen that, but I guess you have seen it several times this season haven't you? hmmmmm

[Budman007]

Originally posted by coachkiss
Talent+Turnover Margin = Victory (99% of the time). We all like to talk about heart and determination and will and other intangibles that make us feel better about our team. We like catchy slogans that we can put on motivational posters and little sticky notes on our computer. In the end, it comes down to who has the most talent coupled with turnovers.

Now, will, desire, hard work and determination can help mold an athlete into one with more talent, but it doesn't happen on Friday or Saturday, it happens in the offseason and on Monday-Thursday.

To say that any team wins because they have more desire or will during the game is attributing qualities to your own team that may not exist, and is a slap to the other team. Think about this...by saying that Liberty Hill won by determination last Saturday or will or heart or desire, isn't that an insult to Bridgeport? Doesn't that say, "Hey, your kids don't have the guts that our kids have" or "Our kids wanted to win more than your kids"?

In reality, Liberty Hill beat Bridgeport because they had more talent, and they received a lot of turnovers in the second half. Now, if Bridgeport had fewer injuries , would their talent be higher across the board? Sure, it would have. However, it is more sexy to say that Liberty Hill "wanted it more" instead of saying "We won because our talent was better than your talent, which may have been affected by injuries".

We all love to pull out the special moments about our teams and attribute superhuman qualities to them, when in essence it comes down to who has the most talent and who turns over the ball the least amount of times.

More Talent + Fewer Turnovers = Victory

Well said, coachkiss.:clap:

OldBison, I swear you are living proof that age has absolutely no correlation with wisdom. The LH boys obviously had more talent and capitalized from Bridgeport's turnovers, but one thing this year's Bull team DID NOT have a shortage of was heart. BTW, is Navasota still playing?

[Super_R]

Fact: LH's defense is better this year than in 06'
The LH offense has not produced as many "explosive" plays this year...but, Fact...they have produced as many points and as many ypg.

Question: How would you compare Celina's Defense and Offense to the 06's team?

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
Fact: LH's defense is better this year than in 06'
The LH offense has not produced as many "explosive" plays this year...but, Fact...they have produced as many points and as many ypg.

Question: How would you compare Celina's Defense and Offense to the 06's team?

It's Dwight Schrute from The Office!!

[Budman007]

Originally posted by Budman007
Well said, coachkiss.:clap:

OldBison, I swear you are living proof that age has absolutely no correlation with wisdom. The LH boys obviously had more talent and capitalized from Bridgeport's turnovers, but one thing this year's Bull team DID NOT have a shortage of was heart. BTW, is Navasota still playing?

One other thing. Those at the LH/BP game saw that the Bulls QB was limping on a bad ankle the entire game, but one thing they did not know was that Cameron played with a broken middle finger on his throwing hand since the opening weekend of dove season. He refused to sit out his senior year and is preparing to have his finger re-broken and set. Now tell me that the Bulls got beat by LH because they did'nt have as much heart!

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
It's Dwight Schrute from The Office!!

That translates: "The Celina team isn't as good as it was in 06"

[CHS_89]

Originally posted by Come on
Been a LONG time since I have seen that, but I guess you have seen it several times this season haven't you? hmmmmm

OK, OK. You got me. I just pray for a great game, safe travel for everyone, no injuries. We match up great. You guys have a killer team. This WILL be a great game. Good luck!

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by Super_R
That translates: "The Celina team isn't as good as it was in 06"

Yea the '06 team was definitly better due to the older, DI players. It was hard to tell since a lot of this years team was also having to play on the '06 team. Overall I guess the matchup was pretty good, but the '06 team pulled it out in the end.

Oh wait, they don't compare since they are totally different teams. Seriously do you have nothing else to go off of than what ifs, uncomparable teams/stats, and overblown rating systems?

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
Fact: LH's defense is better this year than in 06'
The LH offense has not produced as many "explosive" plays this year...but, Fact...they have produced as many points and as many ypg.

Question: How would you compare Celina's Defense and Offense to the 06's team?

Fact: unless this years LH team could play the exact same teams, with the exact same players, at the exact point in time as the 06 team, we have no way of knowing if this year's defense/offense is better, despite what the statistics might say. It is your opinion, which you are welcome to, but it is not a Fact.

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by Budman007
One other thing. Those at the LH/BP game saw that the Bulls QB was limping on a bad ankle the entire game, but one thing they did not know was that Cameron played with a broken middle finger on his throwing hand since the opening weekend of dove season. He refused to sit out his senior year and is preparing to have his finger re-broken and set. Now tell me that the Bulls got beat by LH because they did'nt have as much heart!

I thought cameron ankle was pretty bummed up. Without his quickness to improvise and move that killed bport. But that is the game sometimes the injuries get in the way.

[LH_Tuff]

Originally posted by Budman007
One other thing. Those at the LH/BP game saw that the Bulls QB was limping on a bad ankle the entire game, but one thing they did not know was that Cameron played with a broken middle finger on his throwing hand since the opening weekend of dove season. He refused to sit out his senior year and is preparing to have his finger re-broken and set. Now tell me that the Bulls got beat by LH because they did'nt have as much heart!

Hi Budman. You won't hear it from me. Your boys had me worried in the first half. I also believe that if Cameron had had more chances in the 2nd half it would have been much closer. I hope everything works out for him. He is a true competitor. Has my total respect.

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by MN95
Fact: unless this years LH team could play the exact same teams, with the exact same players, at the exact point in time as the 06 team, we have no way of knowing if this year's defense/offense is better, despite what the statistics might say. It is your opinion, which you are welcome to, but it is not a Fact.

Makes perfect sense to me 95. Oh wait I just found it...

FACT: The '08 Bobcats are 125x better than the '06 team. They have more 1st downs per passing attempt to the right than and, what's this, 25 more defensive stops in the 2nd half of the 3rd quarter than the '06 team did. Oh my, is this even going to be a game now??

[MN95]

Originally posted by MN95
It's Dwight Schrute from The Office!!

Does no one else watch this show? If you did, you would get this.:)

[OrangeChamps]

Yea sure do. Here you go.



Originally posted by MN95
It's Dwight Schrute from The Office!!

:fnypost:

[charlesrixey]

how many people do you think will show to this game?

announced attendance at the Mart game in 00 was 13000, although i saw the crowd during and after the ennis game prior, and the stands stayed about the same (nearly 20000)

i see a lot of people sitting in the grass, and several deep around the edges in midlothian

[OldBison75]

To the Bridgeport poster that are offended, I never said Bridgeport did not play with heart and did not have the desire to win. NO DOUBT THEY DID!!!! What I said was that in the weeks leading up to the game with LH, Bridgeport posters kept talking about all the weapons they had and how LH would be able to stop some but not all. I said then and I'll say now, I heard the same things from my team when they played LH in the same round last year and got it shoved down my throat. LH could have easily laid down or panic could have set in in the first half of that game. But, they continued to play the LH system with total dedication to the system that has brought them this far. They stepped up and took control of the line of scrimmage. Yes, the Bridgeport injuries had a effect on the way the game was played, but the thing that impressed me was the way LH "imposed its will on Bridgeport in the second half. It was total control of the game, a game that they did not appear to have control of for the first half.

I am not insulting Bridgeport in any way, the kids had an awesome year and might have been the State Champions in Division 1 if they were in that bracket. They played hard all year and gave super effort in this game, but the ability of LH to play their game and force Bridgeport to change their game plan played a big role.

If that is insulting to some posters on this board, I'm sorry.

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
how many people do you think will show to this game?

announced attendance at the Mart game in 00 was 13000, although i saw the crowd during and after the ennis game prior, and the stands stayed about the same (nearly 20000)

i see a lot of people sitting in the grass, and several deep around the edges in midlothian

I"m guessing around 10,000 - 12,000, but probably closer to 10,000.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
Fact: unless this years LH team could play the exact same teams, with the exact same players, at the exact point in time as the 06 team, we have no way of knowing if this year's defense/offense is better, despite what the statistics might say. It is your opinion, which you are welcome to, but it is not a Fact.


Originally posted by OrangeChamps
Yea the '06 team was definitly better due to the older, DI players. It was hard to tell since a lot of this years team was also having to play on the '06 team. Overall I guess the matchup was pretty good, but the '06 team pulled it out in the end.

Oh wait, they don't compare since they are totally different teams. Seriously do you have nothing else to go off of than what ifs, uncomparable teams/stats, and overblown rating systems?

So we can't use stats or polls or rating systems...we cant use anything solid to compare teams with.

Some of you guys are one of two things. Afraid to give your honest opinion about this game...or you don't have a clue what you are talking about.

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by Super_R
So we can't use stats or polls or rating systems...we cant use anything solid to compare teams with.

Some of you guys are one of two things. Afraid to give your honest opinion about this game...or you don't have a clue what you are talking about.

Solid?? Now that's funny!

My opinion, like I've said many time, is I don't know who is going to win. I have seen both teams play and they are both really good. I know who I want to win, but am I betting on that, nope.

I think you're having a hard time coming to the conclusion that their is no obvious answer who the better team is. You keep trying to find it through other people's ratings, 2 year old stats, and unplayed games. I think you need to come to the realization that the better team will not be decided until the game is over.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by MN95
Fact: unless this years LH team could play the exact same teams, with the exact same players, at the exact point in time as the 06 team, we have no way of knowing if this year's defense/offense is better, despite what the statistics might say. It is your opinion, which you are welcome to, but it is not a Fact.

We are and would have been slight underdogs to LH the past 2 years. What this really tells me is that LH is not as good as last year and nor are we. The differences are relative and within a margin of error. Per Massey matchups...

08 LH would lose to 07 LH 40-21
08 CB would lose to 07 LH 39-21
08 CB would lose to 08 LH 30-28
07 CB would lose to 07 LH 32-30
07 CB would beat 08 LH 37-20

Pretty consistant difference of 2 points or anybodies game!

http://www.highschoolsports.net/defaultcal300x250.cfm?ct=stateratings&conftodisp=Texas&year=2008&conf_id1=CFB76376

[gatordaze]

New Sassey rating just out!

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

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by MN95
Well, Romero starts on one side or the other, doesn't he?

7 Seniors on offense? I got 2 RB's, WR, C, G. That's 5. It has been fluid due to injuries.

TE

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by RPF2666
TE

22,27,72,78,67,54,8

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Your right I will have to eat crow someday, but it won't be served by Celina at least not this Saturday.:p

Oh so correct. If we have our way we will be servin up a special recipe come Sunday.

[RPF2666]

i agree with the earlier post...can't count 54 although he can play on my team anytime he's healthy...

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by 75009Football
Oh so correct. If we have our way we will be servin up a special recipe come Sunday.

Panther Patte'

[Come on]

Originally posted by Super_R
So we can't use stats or polls or rating systems...we cant use anything solid to compare teams with.

Some of you guys are one of two things. Afraid to give your honest opinion about this game...or you don't have a clue what you are talking about.
Im guessing a little of both!

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Super_R
Bridgeport posters are much better at this than the "seasoned" celina posters. The Bull faithful have much better smack talking skills than you celina bums.

Your either full of bull or panther stuff so your both pretty good at it.

[coachkiss]

Originally posted by RPF2666
i agree with the earlier post...can't count 54 although he can play on my team anytime he's healthy...

I added 33.

[OrangeChamps]

So we're at 1125, do ya'll think it's possible to reach 2000 before kickoff?

[Come on]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
So we're at 1125, do ya'll think it's possible to reach 2000 before kickoff?

If Bobcat Benny will pick up the pace a little:)

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
So we're at 1125, do ya'll think it's possible to reach 2000 before kickoff?

I'm not sure if LH has the heart;)

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by RPF2666
I'm not sure if LH has the heart;)

Sorry, couldn't resist

[Come on]

Originally posted by RPF2666
I'm not sure if LH has the heart;)

Oh, I don't think thats gunna be an issue.;)

[RPF2666]

Must be chow time...pretty quiet all the sudden!

[Come on]

I think that is a good idea :)

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
So we can't use stats or polls or rating systems...we cant use anything solid to compare teams with.

Some of you guys are one of two things. Afraid to give your honest opinion about this game...or you don't have a clue what you are talking about.

OK, here is my honest opinion. We have lost 3 times this year, but are much better now than we were then. LH is undefeated, so has to be the favorite. No argument from me. Do I want to win. YES! Do I think we can win? YES Will I be shocked if we lose? NO! Will I be proud or our team whatever the result? YES!

As to not having a clue, again you are welcome to your OPINION, but you are the only one who has PROVED your cluelessness consistently with your posts.:D

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, here is my honest opinion. We have lost 3 times this year, but are much better now than we were then. LH is undefeated, so has to be the favorite. No argument from me. Do I want to win. YES! Do I think we can win? YES Will I be shocked if we lose? NO! Will I be proud or our team whatever the result? YES!

As to not having a clue, again you are welcome to your OPINION, but you are the only one who has PROVED your cluelessness consistently with your posts.:D

Well put, and I think about 98% of the people playing this silly posting game would agree. If they don't and really think either of these teams will roll the other one...Ignorance is Bliss!!!

[RPF2666]

MN95-

You have a whole bunch to be proud of...your direct link to this team has grown from a big boy in August, to a fine young man, today (and a hell of a player!)

[Come on]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Well put, and I think about 98% of the people playing this silly posting game would agree. If they don't and really think either of these teams will roll the other one...Ignorance is Bliss!!! Wil be the toughest game in the last couple of years!

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by RPF2666
MN95-

You have a whole bunch to be proud of...your direct link to this team has grown from a big boy in August, to a fine young man, today (and a hell of a player!)

I'll second that, a lot to be proud of!!

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, here is my honest opinion. We have lost 3 times this year, but are much better now than we were then. LH is undefeated, so has to be the favorite. No argument from me. Do I want to win. YES! Do I think we can win? YES Will I be shocked if we lose? NO! Will I be proud or our team whatever the result? YES!

As to not having a clue, again you are welcome to your OPINION, but you are the only one who has PROVED your cluelessness consistently with your posts.:D

I can't argue with that, I feel the same way. This is the kinda game we football fans love to have. Win or Lose I will be behind my Panthers.

[MN95]

Originally posted by RPF2666
MN95-

You have a whole bunch to be proud of...your direct link to this team has grown from a big boy in August, to a fine young man, today (and a hell of a player!)

Thanks for the kind words. I AM very proud, and not just for whatever plays made on the field, but for the dedication and year round commitment it takes to be a part of this program. I played 4 years of college baseball and I also played football and basketball in high school, but I never had to put in the time, at any level, that is required of our boys. I would guess LH's commitment level is similar. A completely different level of HS football that I played in the 70's.

And, I was NEVER under the kind of pressure these boys feel to carry on the tradition.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
OK, here is my honest opinion. We have lost 3 times this year, but are much better now than we were then. LH is undefeated, so has to be the favorite. No argument from me. Do I want to win. YES! Do I think we can win? YES Will I be shocked if we lose? NO! Will I be proud or our team whatever the result? YES!


Finally you man up enough to give an honest opinion instead of dancing around almost every question about the Bobcats.

Severel of, not all, the bobcat posters do not have to right to be served or serve crow come Sunday.

If the Panthers lose I'll have my crow raw with an ice cold beer.:cool:

[kepdawg]

Originally posted by Super_R
Finally you man up enough to give an honest opinion instead of dancing around almost every question about the Bobcats.

Severel of, not all, the bobcat posters do not have to right to be served or serve crow come Sunday.

If the Panthers lose I'll have my crow raw with an ice cold beer.:cool:

That's all you were looking for? :thinking:

[kepdawg]

I wonder how much this guy knows about the Slot T?

http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/celina.jpg

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by Super_R
Finally you man up enough to give an honest opinion instead of dancing around almost every question about the Bobcats.

Severel of, not all, the bobcat posters do not have to right to be served or serve crow come Sunday.

If the Panthers lose I'll have my crow raw with an ice cold beer.:cool:

That is what just about everyone from Celina has been saying for seventy-some pages of this! WOW, you got it!

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by kepdawg
I wonder how much this guy knows about the Slot T?

http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/celina.jpg

Orangechamps...that you in the picture with Jerry?

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by MN95
Thanks for the kind words. I AM very proud, and not just for whatever plays made on the field, but for the dedication and year round commitment it takes to be a part of this program. I played 4 years of college baseball and I also played football and basketball in high school, but I never had to put in the time, at any level, that is required of our boys. I would guess LH's commitment level is similar. A completely different level of HS football that I played in the 70's.

And, I was NEVER under the kind of pressure these boys feel to carry on the tradition.

70's? How old are you? I will have to show my elders some respect and call you sir from here on out!

[Super_R]

Originally posted by RPF2666
That is what just about everyone from Celina has been saying for seventy-some pages of this! WOW, you got it!

From the 1st few messages from some of you I could tell you didn't think that the Bobcats would win. It was obvious! Did you ever clearly say it?...No.

But, now you did...so thank you ladies for humoring this clueless Panther fan.

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by MN95
Thanks for the kind words. I AM very proud, and not just for whatever plays made on the field, but for the dedication and year round commitment it takes to be a part of this program. I played 4 years of college baseball and I also played football and basketball in high school, but I never had to put in the time, at any level, that is required of our boys. I would guess LH's commitment level is similar. A completely different level of HS football that I played in the 70's.

And, I was NEVER under the kind of pressure these boys feel to carry on the tradition.

you should be proud. Your son is a class act. my boy played baseball with him and he was humble in spite of being 5 times more talented than anyone else on the team.. By the way your daughter is equal or better in her sports. keep them grounded and be proud to be a bobcat.

[Come on]

Originally posted by Super_R
From the 1st few messages from some of you I could tell you didn't think that the Bobcats would win. It was obvious! Did you ever clearly say it?...No.

But, now you did...so thank you ladies for humoring this clueless Panther fan.
Super you are being a little hard to get along with, whats the problem? :confused:

[kepdawg]

Originally posted by Super_R
From the 1st few messages from some of you I could tell you didn't think that the Bobcats would win. It was obvious! Did you ever clearly say it?...No.

But, now you did...so thank you ladies for humoring this clueless Panther fan.

Where in his post did you read that he thought the Bobcats wouldn't win? :confused:

[c bobcats run]

Originally posted by kepdawg
Where in his post did you read that he thought the Bobcats wouldn't win? :confused:

Dont worry bout Super Retard. He is just having a moment.

[ctown]

"To the commander of the Bobcat forces: You are outnumbered, out gunned, and have no escape. There is no realistic hope of you winning the battle. Surrender now and admit defeat, and you will be spared embarrassment. Kiss the purple ring and you may receive leniency..."

NUTZ!!!

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by Super_R
From the 1st few messages from some of you I could tell you didn't think that the Bobcats would win. It was obvious! Did you ever clearly say it?...No.

But, now you did...so thank you ladies for humoring this clueless Panther fan.

MN95 saying he thought we would losem must be somewhere in the translation to LH Speak!

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Orangechamps...that you in the picture with Jerry?

Actually yes front and center

[alaskacat]

Originally posted by LH_Tuff
Thanks for playing.

Liberty Hill-Giddings will play in the final.

Now thats funny...Giddings is fixing to get manhandled, and LH will just have to cry some and shake hands

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
Actually yes front and center

Thought so! You were young back then...Savannah says hello...

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Thought so! You were young back then...Savannah says hello...

Ha, yea young and innocent. My how things have changed!! :flaming: That was right before the Mart game, man was I nervous. Pretty much in the same situation as these boys are in right now! What I'd give to be back there right now.

Tell Savannah I said Hi!!

[RPF2666]

Nerves are ok, if you can channel them...Quan Cosby was nervous, too. Rightly so...

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Nerves are ok, if you can channel them...Quan Cosby was nervous, too. Rightly so...

Quite right. I know one boy that's pretty nervous right now too. Let's hope those nerves get that adrenaline flowing thick by saturday.

[MN95]

Originally posted by gatordaze
70's? How old are you? I will have to show my elders some respect and call you sir from here on out!

LATE 70's, class of 1978. Yes, show some respect from now on.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by MN95
LATE 70's, class of 1978. Yes, show some respect from now on.

Yes Sir

[MN95]

Originally posted by kepdawg
I wonder how much this guy knows about the Slot T?

http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/celina.jpg

Jerry: "So boys, just let me conclude by saying, if you screw up a lot and end up arrested or in jail, don't worry about it. We've got a spot for you with the Dallas Cowboys if you can make plays on the field"

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Nerves are ok, if you can channel them...Quan Cosby was nervous, too. Rightly so... my buddy runs a bar where he hangs out on 6th. Nice kid, met him and his guardian(?) from what I gathered, wasn't his father, but don't think he had one growing up. good people. Did yall beat them?

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
From the 1st few messages from some of you I could tell you didn't think that the Bobcats would win. It was obvious! Did you ever clearly say it?...No.

But, now you did...so thank you ladies for humoring this clueless Panther fan.

Wait a minute genius. Can you even read? Where did I say I didn't think they could win? In fact, I said just the opposite. What I DID say is I would not be shocked if we didn't.

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by DDBooger
my buddy runs a bar where he hangs out on 6th. Nice kid, met him and his guardian(?) from what I gathered, wasn't his father, but don't think he had one growing up. good people. Did yall beat them?

Barely, 21-17. Unbelievable game. Quan broke two and no one came within 5 yards of touching him. Another couple minutes and he would have won the game for them.

BTW, he is as good a person as he is a player from what I hear.

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
Barely, 21-17. Unbelievable game. Quan broke two and no one came within 5 yards of touching him. Another couple minutes and he would have won the game for them.

BTW, he is as good a person as he is a player from what I hear. yeah he was, very polite, good kid.

[RPF2666]

OC...coming to breakfast in the morning?

[Come on]

Super_R you going to lunch tomorrow?

[CelinaCatFan]

They are not aware of the QB Club breakfast...lol

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
They are not aware of the QB Club breakfast...lol

no question...

[MN95]

Super R, have you had lots of head injuries thus far in your life?

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
Barely, 21-17. Unbelievable game. Quan broke two and no one came within 5 yards of touching him. Another couple minutes and he would have won the game for them.

BTW, he is as good a person as he is a player from what I hear.

You know that GA once said in an interview that the mart game was his biggest win. Quan was one talented kid and still is. He has a nice thing going. I wish his baseball had worked out for him.

[CelinaCatFan]

I forget that most programs/communities do not have the same tradition (early morning breakfasts and pigskin prognostications).

[kepdawg]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
I forget that most programs/communities do not have the same tradition (early morning breakfasts and pigskin prognostications).

Yeah I hear LH prefers a mid-morning breakfast, almost bordering on brunch!

[Come on]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
They are not aware of the QB Club breakfast...lol

Next week breakfast should really be Special

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by gatordaze
What this really tells me is that LH is not as good as last year and nor are we.
But see, it doesn't matter if either one of us is as good as last year or the year before or next year. :)

[Come on]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
I forget that most programs/communities do not have the same tradition (early morning breakfasts and pigskin prognostications).

We don't have to keep the recruits families happy!

[RPF2666]

That it will...:p

[CelinaCatFan]

If you think a good breakfast helps recruit, you are sadly mistaken. I think the great community, school district, and location have a little something to do with it. The breakfast is just a bonus!

[Come on]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
If you think a good breakfast helps recruit, you are sadly mistaken. I think the great community, school district, and location have a little something to do with it.
Not to mention all the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[CelinaCatFan]

correct...the great location leads employment opportunities...and employment leads to $$$$

[Come on]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
correct...the great location leads employment opportunities...and employment leads to $$$$ :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[ctown]

Originally posted by Come on
We don't have to keep the recruits families happy!

There's no recruiting after the first couple titles. Then it comes from referal business....:kiss:

[RPF2666]

I think it's after the first 3....

[buff4ever]

:stirpot: :stirpot: :stirpot:


I heard on the austin news tonite by an un-named well-known linebacker that this game is the state championship.

WOW, giddings and carthage I guess are playing for consolation or something, I wonder if they know that?

:D :D :D :D

[Come on]

Originally posted by RPF2666
I think it's after the first 3....

Yep, my nephew was after the 4th so I can't speak for everyone else!

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by Come on
Yep, my nephew was after the 4th so I can't speak for everyone else!

Success breeds success....

[RPF2666]

There are some move-ins, no doubt...
but, the core of this team has been playing together since the 3rd grade!

[CelinaCatFan]

I moved here before we won the 2nd championship. I have seen the last 7.

[Come on]

Originally posted by RPF2666
There are some move-ins, no doubt...
but, the core of this team has been playing together since the 3rd grade! Great program and anyone says different then they are retarted.

[75009Football]

quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by Super_R
From the 1st few messages from some of you I could tell you didn't think that the Bobcats would win. It was obvious! Did you ever clearly say it?...No.

But, now you did...so thank you ladies for humoring this clueless Panther fan.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Originally posted by MN95
Wait a minute genius. Can you even read? Where did I say I didn't think they could win? In fact, I said just the opposite. What I DID say is I would not be shocked if we didn't.

MN don't worry about it. Super_Rodent is having to go back to the beginning of this thread to dig up some more to smack about. Bunch of us Celina folk talkin about how good a game its gonna be and dont know how its gonna turn out and hes wantin to use it against us now.

[RPF2666]

I've got a 1/2 boy, 1/2 chihuahua 85 lb middle-linebacking 5th Grader who is absolutely dying to get on that field...can't wait to be a BIG Bobcat!

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Come on
We don't have to keep the recruits families happy!

That's why ya'll have such a large city jail. I've always wondered.

[wimbo_pro]

Super_Rodent...hahahahahahahaha!!!!!

[Who-dun-it!!?]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I have to go to my son's wedding at 7:00 next Saturday!

Please talk to the coaches and arrange it around my schedule so I can listen!!

Thank you!!:D

Hey now, you can always go to his next wedding. you may never have a chance to listen to this game again!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by 75009Football
That's why ya'll have such a large city jail. I've always wondered.
We have a jail????? Since when? :confused: :doh:

[BobcatBenny]

I just checked the forecast.

Tut, Tut! Looks like rain.

Oh No!!!! :doh:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/BobcatBenny/Panther_wash.gif

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
I just checked the forecast.

Tut, Tut! Looks like rain.

Oh No!!!! :doh:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/BobcatBenny/Panther_wash.gif

Wow...if it is raining, the LH passing game will go to hell....come apart like a $2 watch. I bet they won't throw more than 4 times, if its raining, of course.

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
Wow...if it is raining, the LH passing game will go to hell....come apart like a $2 watch. I bet they won't throw more than 4 times, if its raining, of course.
My suspicion is a slick ball is not good for the slight of hand.

We might find out. :thinking:

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
My suspicion is a slick ball is not good for the slight of hand.

We might find out. :thinking:

Maybe so...but I think it's pretty much agreed upon that a rainy gameday usually does not favor a passing team. I guess it can be argued either way.

[orange machine]

Originally posted by RPF2666
OC...coming to breakfast in the morning?

Hey im pretty pumped im gonna finally get to make my first QB Club metting tomarrow. Im pretty excited about this so yall make it fun for me. By the way what are yall serving?

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
Maybe so...but I think it's pretty much agreed upon that a rainy gameday usually does not favor a passing team. I guess it can be argued either way.
Good thing there are not any passing teams in this game then. ;)

[catdaddy]

:( Man, I leave for the evening and come back to find Phoebe amiss. Did I offend a Momerator or was it that I innocently broke a rule? That was one of the more tame ones...Sorry.

BALIFF, Whack his....http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/fighting/fighting0056.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-cool-smileys.php)

[Panther One]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
My suspicion is a slick ball is not good for the slight of hand.

We might find out. :thinking:
When it comes to the running game, a slick ball wouldn't be any more of a problem for us than you guys. Now the passing game...

But I don't think it matters cause the forecast for Midlothian Saturday is cloudy with a 10% of rain and a 20mph wind from the South. The wind will pretty much be blowing the length of the field, though slightly toward the Celina side.

[alaskacat]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Your right I will have to eat crow someday, but it won't be served by Celina at least not this Saturday.:p

Would you prefer your crow sauted in white wine of panther Piss?

[alaskacat]

Now This is a tough district



Liberty Hill 14-0-0
Llano 8-4-0 0
Wimberley 5-5-0
Burnet 5-6-0
Fredericksburg 4-6-0
Canyon Lake 1-9-0
Moore 0-10-0

unlike this easy district


Prosper 13-1-0
Celina 11-3-0
Sanger 7-3-0
Argyle 7-5-0
Whitesboro 3-7-0
Gainesville 2-8-0

[RPF2666]

The big cat from the north isn't holding back this morning!

Heck of a way to kick off the day, indeed...

[LH_Tuff]

Originally posted by RPF2666
The big cat from the north isn't holding back this morning!

Heck of a way to kick off the day, indeed...


Good morning RPF. How are you today? 2 days to go. How was that kicking practice this morning? ;)

[LH_Tuff]

Originally posted by RPF2666
I've got a 1/2 boy, 1/2 chihuahua 85 lb middle-linebacking 5th Grader who is absolutely dying to get on that field...can't wait to be a BIG Bobcat!

This is funny. Looks like we have a few years to go back and forth RPF. I have two (6th & 7th grade). The 7th grader was a tailback this year. Looks like our sons could meet some day.

[RPF2666]

Good morning to you as well. I just need mine to start on a major growth spurt!

I look forward to it. Much luck to you and yours...

[RPF2666]

Originally posted by LH_Tuff
Good morning RPF. How are you today? 2 days to go. How was that kicking practice this morning? ;)

Kicking practice was great...got a stern lecture from the coaching staff...something about 'Trade Secrets', whatever that is...;)

[Super_R]

I hope y'alls breakfast goes well.

Good job last night on the name calling. I was so hurt that it forced me to stay away. You guys are so advanced at your name calling that you tickled wimbo pro.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Come on
You go girl, Hows the Nerves this week?
Better now than earlier in the week. :cool:


Originally posted by LH_Tuff
Our band is bigger than yours. :p

Speaking of bands. Can you call your director and ask if they can cut their program short? The panthers like to come out and warm up before the 2nd half begins.
Shoot, we can just go out and warm up behind the band. I "hear" we're pretty good at it. :devil: ;)

[MN95]

Originally posted by alaskacat
Now This is a tough district



Liberty Hill 14-0-0
Llano 8-4-0 0
Wimberley 5-5-0
Burnet 5-6-0
Fredericksburg 4-6-0
Canyon Lake 1-9-0
Moore 0-10-0

unlike this easy district


Prosper 13-1-0
Celina 11-3-0
Sanger 7-3-0
Argyle 7-5-0
Whitesboro 3-7-0
Gainesville 2-8-0

Just read in the paper that District 9 3A is one of only 3 districts in the state that have 2 teams still playing. That speaks for itself.

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by MN95
Just read in the paper that District 9 3A is one of only 3 districts in the state that have 2 teams still playing. That speaks for itself.

Ya know the boys looked and sounded like they were having fun at practice yesterday. I enjoyed watching them.

[Come on]

Originally posted by MN95
Just read in the paper that District 9 3A is one of only 3 districts in the state that have 2 teams still playing. That speaks for itself. This is really getting old, I will be glad when the beat down is done and we can move on to the next victum!

BLUE 200!

[OrangeChamps]

Good Morning to all. Since we are FINALLY starting to near the game I though I would look back through the 1200 or so posts to take in what's been said this week. As I read through, a few themes occured over and over again.

1. I think there has been less smack talk in this thread so far than the first 45 minutes of the LH/B'port game.

2. The fans from each town have a tremendous amount of respect for the other team.

3. This is going to be an awesome game.

I'm sure it is no different in LH, but the Celina boys are very excited. This is the game they have been waiting for for two years. Additionally, I think this is the game everyone has been waiting for since last December. I really hope we are able to continue this recent rivalry, whether it be in preseason or playoffs. The respectful fans from both sides have made this week leading up to the game more fun than any we've had this year. Thanks to all.

[MN95]

Good article previewing the game:

Rematch with Liberty Hill has potential to be another classic


BY ANDREW MAY, Staff Writer
(Created: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:38 AM CST)
| Text Size | Print Version | E-mail This Story

In 50 seasons as a UIL 11-man football team, Celina has been to the state championship game nine times. Eight of those appearances have resulted in rings. The one that got away came in the 2006 title tilt against Liberty Hill.

Bobcat faithful are still haunted by the events that unfolded at Waco’s Floyd Casey Stadium on that chilly December evening. Celina, on a 31-game win streak, was favored to win its record eighth state championship, partly because of its big-game savvy and the fact that the Panthers were making their title debut.

After storming back from a 19-7 deficit in the second half to tie the game with 3:38 remaining, the Bobcats took possession with a chance to bleed the clock and kick a potential game-winning field goal. Oh, the irony.

Charley Walrep, now a senior, was stopped just short of the line to gain on fourth down in Panther territory. Liberty Hill took over, using a 13-yard run from quarterback Thomas Perrin before Brent Bode picked up 30 more down the left side of the field. With six ticks remaining in regulation, Gio Magallon, who hadn’t been called on all season, booted a historic 31-yard field goal for a 22-19 victory.

For Celina, it was the only playoff loss in the last four seasons. For Liberty Hill, it was the start of something special. The Panthers enter Saturday’s 2008 title game having won 38 straight games, including consecutive championships in both the Class 3A big and small divisions. But as Liberty Hill (14-0) attempts to join the nine other teams in Texas history that have won three straight - Celina is one of three schools along with Sealy and Fort Hancock to win four in a row - head coach Jerry Vance insists his team hasn’t reached the pinnacle yet.

“We’re trying to get to that point where Celina is,” Vance said. “When people talk about football in the state of Texas, obviously they talk about Celina. We’d like to be in that mix, too.”

The highly anticipated rematch could be same song, second verse. As was the case two seasons ago, Celina and Liberty Hill make their living in the trenches. Both teams prefer to rush the ball and have a less than difficult time stopping the run.

Where the Bobcats failed in the 2006 contest was in opposing territory. They were stopped on downs five times against a stingy Panther defense. Waldrep and Troy McCartney were both underclassmen in that meeting and have since blossomed into two of the state’s top backs. Vance is well aware that the key to halting Celina’s run at a ninth title rests with sound tackling. The Bobcats have chewed up opponents all season with yards after contact.

“Obviously the running backs in Celina are legendary, I mean we saw them when they were sophomores and they’ve grown up for sure,” Vance said. “We’re going to have to play probably our best game all year.”

Defensively, junior middle linebacker Caleb Lavey (6-3, 225) is always a headache for opposing offenses. Lavey, who is being recruited by Florida, LSU, Penn State, Texas, Arkansas, Texas Tech, TCU and Texas A&M, leads the Bobcats in tackles, having rung up more than 100 stops each of the last three seasons. Vance wouldn’t divulge his plan to slow the ball hawk, but did say the Panther offense wouldn’t change because of a single player.

“We’re going to do what we do,” he said. “I think if you game plan that much and one guy dictates what you’re going to do, then you’re probably beat already.”

Taking nothing away from Carthage or Giddings, the two other schools still standing in Division II, the Celina-Liberty Hill victor will be favored to win it all. In some senses, this is the first of potentially two championship games. It just so happens that the label is ‘state semifinal.’ Rest assured the Bobcats are doing anything but looking past the Panthers and ahead to a ninth crown.

“We really don’t say much, we just try to do our business. We try to lock in on the week we’re in. It’s one step at a time, like a ladder, you’re just going up the ladder,” McCartney said. “We’re focused on the week ahead, we’re not focused on two weeks ahead, we’re not focused on a state championship, we’re focused on next week.”

Vance, whose team rallied from a 27-14 deficit midway through the second quarter to beat Bridgeport 48-27 in the Region I final, sees Saturday’s game in Midlothian again coming down to the wire and a situation where the team that has the ball last prevails.

“It very well could be. I think it’s going to be a great football game,” Vance said. “The team that makes the fewest mistakes is going to be the one that’s going to come out the winner. For us in particular, we’re going to have to play our best ball game we’ve ever played.”

Consider that true for Celina as well. This one has all the makings of another instant classic.

[Come on]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
Good Morning to all. Since we are FINALLY starting to near the game I though I would look back through the 1200 or so posts to take in what's been said this week. As I read through, a few themes occured over and over again.

1. I think there has been less smack talk in this thread so far than the first 45 minutes of the LH/B'port game.

2. The fans from each town have a tremendous amount of respect for the other team.

3. This is going to be an awesome game.

I'm sure it is no different in LH, but the Celina boys are very excited. This is the game they have been waiting for for two years. Additionally, I think this is the game everyone has been waiting for since last December. I really hope we are able to continue this recent rivalry, whether it be in preseason or playoffs. The respectful fans from both sides have made this week leading up to the game more fun than any we've had this year. Thanks to all.

I agree, I just wish it was saturday!!!

[MN95]

Originally posted by MN95
Good article previewing the game:

Rematch with Liberty Hill has potential to be another classic


BY ANDREW MAY, Staff Writer
(Created: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:38 AM CST)
| Text Size | Print Version | E-mail This Story

But as Liberty Hill (14-0) attempts to join the nine other teams in Texas history that have won three straight - Celina is one of three schools along with Sealy and Fort Hancock to win four in a row - head coach Jerry Vance insists his team hasn’t reached the pinnacle yet.

“We’re trying to get to that point where Celina is,” Vance said. “When people talk about football in the state of Texas, obviously they talk about Celina. We’d like to be in that mix, too.”

“We’re going to have to play probably our best game all year.”


“It very well could be. I think it’s going to be a great football game,” Vance said. “The team that makes the fewest mistakes is going to be the one that’s going to come out the winner. For us in particular, we’re going to have to play our best ball game we’ve ever played.”



I believe your Coach Vance is well respected in your community, and deservedly so. In looking through his comments, nowhere do I find him "manning up" and making any brash predictions. Seems like he has lots of respect for his opponent. Some, not all, of you could learn something from this man.

[CHS_89]

Originally posted by alaskacat
Would you prefer your crow sauted in white wine of panther Piss?

This is sick and really uncalled for here.

[CHS_89]

Thanks for the article MN.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by CHS_89
Thanks for the article MN. :ditto:

[pirate4state]

Poll results are in LH's favor 109-65 :nerd:

[BILLYFRED0000]

I think he is smart. He wants his boys to believe that they have the fight of their life coming. If he does not believe it they won't. Coach Ford has always coached that way as well. I believe in that approach. Leave nothing to chance. Work as if it was your last dance. If it aint your best It aint no good.

[Lion_Addict]

WOW....:eek: ! This one's progressed quite a ways since I've been on. No way I'm gonna go back and read it all. Brain hurts too much.

Oh, my vote.........Liberty Hill will win! Stuff that in your stocking :p

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Lion_Addict
Stuff that in your stocking :p
and smoke it?:D

[Lion_Addict]

Originally posted by DDBooger
and smoke it?:D

Damn Boog..........:clap: ;)

[MN95]

Originally posted by Lion_Addict

Oh, my vote.........Liberty Hill will win! Stuff that in your stocking :p

Here is my attempt to discredit your prediction..........who got your vote when Brownwood played LH?:)

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Lion_Addict
Damn Boog..........:clap: ;)
I meant legal substances P4S, please don't smite me! :rolleyes:
:p

[Super_R]

Originally posted by BILLYFRED0000
I think he is smart. He wants his boys to believe that they have the fight of their life coming. If he does not believe it they won't. Coach Ford has always coached that way as well. I believe in that approach. Leave nothing to chance. Work as if it was your last dance. If it aint your best It aint no good.

Coach Vance really knows what he is doing and he knows how to get his players to accomplish their goals.

[Lion_Addict]

Originally posted by MN95
Here is my attempt to discredit your prediction..........who got your vote when Brownwood played LH?:)

:rolleyes: You're kidding right???
I've read so many friggin "Nastradamus" picks on this board this season and by God.....it's my damn turn :p. Haven't seen a lick of Celina's play this season. Seen Liberty Hill 3 times now. Celina will have to have one helluva lead going into the half to have a prayer. Liberty Hill will come out the 2nd half and beat you down and make ya like it.
Your "attempt" had no effect and doesn't change my pick.......Liberty Hill WINS!

[MN95]

Originally posted by Lion_Addict
:rolleyes: You're kidding right???
I've read so many friggin "Nastradamus" picks on this board this season and by God.....it's my damn turn :p. Haven't seen a lick of Celina's play this season. Seen Liberty Hill 3 times now. Celina will have to have one helluva lead going into the half to have a prayer. Liberty Hill will come out the 2nd half and beat you down and make ya like it.
Your "attempt" had no effect and doesn't change my pick.......Liberty Hill WINS!

Wasn't trying to change your pick. I'm just making an educated guess you picked Brownwood to win against LH. If you were wrong then, you could be wrong now.

[Lion_Addict]

Originally posted by MN95
Wasn't trying to change your pick. I'm just making an educated guess you picked Brownwood to win against LH. If you were wrong then, you could be wrong now.

OK Professor :p .........you caught me. I mean, I picked Brownwood to win 10 times this season and I was wrong 7 out of the 10. Guess I could be wrong huh? Damn.....hate it when that happens. Oh............................









Liberty Hill WINS!! :D ;)

[Pick6]

Originally posted by MN95
Here is my attempt to discredit your prediction..........who got your vote when Brownwood played LH?:)

I'm sure MN95 predicted Celina would beat Dangerfield, Lytle and Prosper. So his prediction is discredited also.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by DDBooger
I meant legal substances P4S, please don't smite me! :rolleyes:
:p :twitch: Are you trying to ruin my good mood! :D

I didn't really think much of your comment. Okay, that's not true, but I won't go there! :eek: :evillol:

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Pick6
I'm sure MN95 predicted Celina would beat Dangerfield, Lytle and Prosper. So his prediction is discredited also. :spitlol:

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Pick6
I'm sure MN95 predicted Celina would beat Dangerfield, Lytle and Prosper. So his prediction is discredited also. :eek: lol

[CHS_89]

Originally posted by Pick6
I'm sure MN95 predicted Celina would beat Dangerfield, Lytle and Prosper. So his prediction is discredited also.

Gotta give him a little credit, he was right on the Lytle game.

I think you meant Whitehouse instead of Lytle. Get your facts straight man!!! :D You going to the game?

[MN95]

Originally posted by Pick6
I'm sure MN95 predicted Celina would beat Dangerfield, Lytle and Prosper. So his prediction is discredited also.

I don't make predictions, so no, I didn't. In fact there are many posts where I said I expected Daingerfield and Prosper to be tough games, but never predicted wins.

We killed Lytle by the way, but I still didn't predict it.

[CHS_89]

Originally posted by Lion_Addict
:rolleyes: You're kidding right???
I've read so many friggin "Nastradamus" picks on this board this season and by God.....it's my damn turn :p. Haven't seen a lick of Celina's play this season. Seen Liberty Hill 3 times now. Celina will have to have one helluva lead going into the half to have a prayer. Liberty Hill will come out the 2nd half and beat you down and make ya like it.
Your "attempt" had no effect and doesn't change my pick.......Liberty Hill WINS!

Speaking of beat down, this thread is quickly becoming one. Thus, I must exit. Been fun reading and we'll see yall Saturday. In leaving, I must say good luck to both teams in what will be one of the best games ever! Go Bobcats!

[Pick6]

Originally posted by CHS_89
Gotta give him a little credit, he was right on the Lytle game.

I think you meant Whitehouse instead of Lytle. Get your facts straight man!!! :D You going to the game?

My bad. I'm old and sometimes forgetful. I'll be there Saturday.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
I don't make predictions, so no, I didn't. In fact there are many posts where I said I expected Daingerfield and Prosper to be tough games, but never predicted wins.


Well you didn't make a prediction this week and you said Lh will be a "tough game". So, what you are saying in your own special was is that LH will win. :stirpot:

I'm starting to understand you better and better. Have fun the rest of the week. I'll look for you on Sat.:cool:

[clemsmarina]

Originally posted by MN95
I believe your Coach Vance is well respected in your community, and deservedly so. In looking through his comments, nowhere do I find him "manning up" and making any brash predictions. Seems like he has lots of respect for his opponent. Some, not all, of you could learn something from this man.

He is and we do....

Liberty Hill 34
Celina 24

[BobcatBenny]

The saddest thing of all, is the fact that there is no poster from LH that is named, "Hank 'Liberty' Hill". :(

If there were, he would say something like this.

Yeah, Bobby, this game is not going to be anything like the Belton Beating. ... Yep ... This is Celina. ... They are going to put a whoopin' on Liberty Hill like Katrina put on New Orleans. ... But ... that BobcatBenny guy is pretty dang funny.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/BobcatBenny/hank-liberty-hill.gif

[RPF2666]

Mighty nice Hank...I mean Benny

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
Well you didn't make a prediction this week and you said Lh will be a "tough game". So, what you are saying in your own special was is that LH will win. :stirpot:

I'm starting to understand you better and better. Have fun the rest of the week. I'll look for you on Sat.:cool:

You do have a special gift to read something and make it say whatever you want it to. I'll give you that.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by MN95
You do have a special gift to read something and make it say whatever you want it to. I'll give you that.

Thanks brother.

[RPF2666]

Gotta love those 'Rose Colored Glasses'

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by MN95
You do have a special gift to read something and make it say whatever you want it to. I'll give you that.

I don't think he reads between the lines too well. He misinterprets humility for weakness.

[MN95]

Originally posted by RPF2666
Gotta love those 'Rose Colored Glasses'

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