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

[charlesrixey]

here it comes

LH will be favored, but can Celina gain some sweet revenge?

one state champion's reign will end







and i will be there :D !!!

[Pick6]

Both are defending State Champs. Should be an awesome game.

[HEMOTOXIC]

Boy o boy would I love to see this game!

[bobcat1]

I'll take Celina in a close game.

[Maroon87]

If the over/under on the server crashing due to this game thread is Wednesday, I'm taking the under.

[Emerson1]

Any chance this is Saturday afternoon in Waco?

[BobcatBenny]

Why not just make it 2-0 for Region 2 against Region 1? :thinking:

Go Bobcats!

[Twirling Time]

I heard they might flip between Floyd Casey and Texas Stadium.

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by Emerson1
Any chance this is Saturday afternoon in Waco?

i hope not---im pretty sure if it is on saturday i will miss the Allen-Stony Point game, since they probably wouldn't be far enough apart for me too travel back to Texas Stadium (unless the allen game is somewhere like waco) :(

[CelinaCatFan]

How about a Saturday double header at Texas Stadium?

Celina vs Liberty Hill
Prosper vs Waco La Vega

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by Twirling Time
I heard they might flip between Floyd Casey and Texas Stadium.
Let's have Celina in orange this time around.

[Pick6]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
How about a Saturday double header at Texas Stadium:

Celina vs Liberty Hill
Prosper vs Waco La Vega

I like it

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
How about a Saturday double header at Texas Stadium:

Celina vs Liberty Hill
Prosper vs Waco La Vega Let's play Friday night. ;) Shorter prep time for LH. :D

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
How about a Saturday double header at Texas Stadium?

Celina vs Liberty Hill
Prosper vs Waco La Vega

that sounds great!

[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

[MN95]

I heard it would be in Corsicana?

[Snydertigersrul]

LIBERTY HILL'S NEXT VICTIM IS CELINA

[d0tc0m]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
How about a Saturday double header at Texas Stadium?

Celina vs Liberty Hill
Prosper vs Waco La Vega


PLEASE Lord let this game be on Saturday!! I HAVE to watch this game, but I have a final on Friday. This is going to be a classic!

[Pick6]

Originally posted by MN95
I heard it would be in Corsicana?

I hope you heard wrong.

[sinton66]

Congrats Liberty Hill! Great season for the Bulls. Thanks to both for a very exciting game.

[MN95]

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

Your the guy who could never get a date to the prom, so you just went by yourself and annoyed everyone else. Admit it.

[Pick6]

Originally posted by MN95
Your the guy who could never get a date to the prom, so you just went by yourself and annoyed everyone else. Admit it.

Bingo :clap: :clap: :clap:

[d0tc0m]

Just a bitter fan whose team fell victim to the Bobcats. You won't hear much trash talk like that from LH fans.

[CelinaCatFan]

Corsicana is certainly a possibility. The new stadium they opened in 2006 is very nice. It seats 10,000, has a video scoreboard, and is centrally located.

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by MN95
Your the guy who could never get a date to the prom, so you just went by yourself and annoyed everyone else. Admit it.

Actually, I heard he took his sister Droolet.:eek: :D

[d0tc0m]

I'd love to see that Celina-LH/Prosper-LaVega double header at Texas Stadium next saturday. But actually I don't care where it is as long as its saturday.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
I'd love to see that Celina-LH/Prosper-LaVega double header at Texas Stadium next saturday. But actually I don't care where it is as long as its saturday.

I also like the idea but sorry, Friday would work for us. Vance is on the post game show saying he has no idea when or when and has to get back in to get it figured out. Hopefully we will find out soon.

[d0tc0m]

Please post if they say when it will be.

[75009Football]

Where was the LH and Bull D's the first half of the game? I even found my head going left and right as each team got the ball and drove, while I was listening.

[CelinaTurf]

Finally got released after a 2 month stint in County (Collin) - I was perfect on my probation for 8 years, and I thought my PO would give me a break while my car was in the shop... I guess not... It should be illegal to force a man over 80 to sit in that cold - cold facility with all those criminals for 2 months. I'm no threat to anyone...

Anyway, I apparently missed a lot while I was locked up. I do have to say that I am surprised that my beloved ORANGE is still in the hunt. But since we are, I'm glad we get to play LH. Those guys are good. It will be a pleasure watching the LH panthers lose. This will be my first Celina game to watch / be at in a long time. I'm really glad it will be LH. I remember how they barely squeaked by us 2 years ago at State. I will love watching LH lose.

[75009Football]

The LH kids have to keep asking the moderators if they are playing Celina next week, they cant remember. Do the Bulls hit that hard?

[Pick6]

Originally posted by 75009Football
The LH kids have to keep asking the moderators if they are playing Celina next week, they cant remember. Do the Bulls hit that hard?

Sounds like they are taking things one game at a time and not looking ahead.

[d0tc0m]

I'm glad it's LH too! Their fans, or at least the ones I've met are a class act, and so are their kids. Two smash mouth offenses who like to pound it down your throat, and two stingy defenses who don't like to give up anything. Not to mention it's round two of a great title game from 06. This game has all the markings to be an all time classic!

[MN95]

Originally posted by CelinaTurf
Finally got released after a 2 month stint in County (Collin) - I was perfect on my probation for 8 years, and I thought my PO would give me a break while my car was in the shop... I guess not... It should be illegal to force a man over 80 to sit in that cold - cold facility with all those criminals for 2 months. I'm no threat to anyone...

Anyway, I apparently missed a lot while I was locked up. I do have to say that I am surprised that my beloved ORANGE is still in the hunt. But since we are, I'm glad we get to play LH. Those guys are good. It will be a pleasure watching the LH panthers lose. This will be my first Celina game to watch / be at in a long time. I'm really glad it will be LH. I remember how they barely squeaked by us 2 years ago at State. I will love watching LH lose.

I vote to revoke your parole. You are going to make it a long week for Celina fans with comments like these.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
Please post if they say when it will be.

Post game just ended with not a word about the location or time.

[CelinaTurf]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
I'm glad it's LH too! Their fans, or at least the ones I've met are a class act, and so are their kids. Two smash mouth offenses who like to pound it down your throat, and two stingy defenses who don't like to give up anything. Not to mention it's round two of a great title game from 06. This game has all the markings to be an all time classic!

And, can any team stop the winner of this game in a State game?

[MN95]

Originally posted by CelinaTurf
And, can any team stop the winner of this game in a State game?

Have you heard about the Carthage running back? Supposed to be quite a talent.

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by CelinaTurf
And, can any team stop the winner of this game in a State game?

yes, if carthage keeps playing the way they have, then the winner of this game will have their hands full in the title game

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Pick6
Sounds like they are taking things one game at a time and not looking ahead.

Theres not but 8 of us left starting this weekend. They look at their matchup in the paper and they cant help but see who will be next. The whole team knew that Celina won last night, theres nothing wrong with that since we played first. Just seemed very odd the way they kept asking "Celina?".

Oh well, it is going to be a great week and a better game. Cant wait for this one.

[CelinaTurf]

Originally posted by MN95
I vote to revoke your parole. You are going to make it a long week for Celina fans with comments like these.

Oh, grow a pair.

Since when has this thread been filled with people who are afraid to say they look forward to beating another team. Don't know who you are - probably a great person - but I will never shy away from saying I want to win, or that I want another team to lose. Why won't you? Don't you want LH to lose? I do. I would not be a BOBCAT fan if I didn't.

PS - I HATE Mack Brown and the longhorns! I'm glad OU has put up 60+ in this Big XII Championship game. I want OU to go to the BCS #1 game. AND I want Celina to go to the 3A State game too - and NOT liberty hill. I ain't too much of a scardy-cat to say it.

[CelinaTurf]

OU 62
Missouri 21
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[MN95]

Originally posted by CelinaTurf
Oh, grow a pair.

Since when has this thread been filled with people who are afraid to say they look forward to beating another team. Don't know you are - probably a great person - but I will never shy away from saying I want to win, or that I want another team to lose. Why won't you? Don't you want LH to lose? I do. I would not be a BOBCAT fan if I didn't.

PS - I HATE Mack Brown and the longhorns! I'm glad OU has put up 60+ in this Big XII Championship game. I want OU to go to the BCS #1 game. AND I want Celina to go to the 3A State game too - and NOT liberty hill. I ain't too much of a scardy-cat to say it.

I certainly WANT to win, we just have a different style I guess. I would never predict a victory like it's a foregone conclusion, especially against a team as good as Liberty Hill.

[MN95]

Originally posted by CelinaTurf
Oh, grow a pair.



Oh, by the way.....I was actually born with 3.:D

[CelinaTurf]

Originally posted by MN95
I certainly WANT to win, we just have a different style I guess. I would never predict a victory like it's a foregone conclusion, especially against a team as good as Liberty Hill.

That's cool I guess. No hard feelings then when I say I look forward to LH losing. If it doesn't happen then the vision I have in my head of all those LH fans walking slowly to their cars with their heads down won't be realized, but until then I revel in the thought of it, and I want to talk about it... bask in it too.

[CelinaTurf]

:clap: :clap: :clap:

I look forward to OU beating Florida in the BCS

:clap: :clap: :clap:

(That's not too contriversial is it?)

[75009Football]

OMG, its Celina vs Celina now. You two go back to pickin on the old the young and the lame (everyone else) instead of each other now you hear?


Children.

[bobcat74]

I think people often forget that we are fans not players. Who cares if everyone knows Celina doesn't get fooled by that misdirection offense twice? ;)

[CelinaTurf]

Originally posted by 75009Football
OMG, its Celina vs Celina now. You two go back to pickin on the old the young and the lame (everyone else) instead of each other now you hear?


Children.


Gotcha.

LH is gonna looooooose;)

[CelinaTurf]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MN95
Oh, by the way.....I was actually born with 3.:D [/QUTE]

AWESOME!
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:


If I had three, I'd have had more than 5 wives.

[Bobcat_Mom]

Originally posted by MN95
I heard it would be in Corsicana?

Saturday @ 7:30 in Corsicana!

[75009Football]

Originally posted by CelinaTurf


LH is gonna looooooose;)

WooooWhooooooooo. This will be so much fun. I'n gonna enjoy the game too.

[BobcatBenny]

I hope they decide to play the game in Brownwood.

Just to rub it in. :D

[CelinaTurf]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Mom
Saturday @ 7:30 in Corsicana!

Source?____________
Percent certain?______

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Mom
Saturday @ 7:30 in Corsicana!

I guess Butch did not like the thought of dealing with Casey and LH together again.

[CHS_89]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Mom
Saturday @ 7:30 in Corsicana!

:) :clap:

[Bobcat_Mom]

Originally posted by CelinaTurf
Source?____________
Percent certain?______

Son, who plays...was told by his coach...so think I'm 100% sure on that one...

hope that helps..

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Mom
Saturday @ 7:30 in Corsicana!
Sounds like we are in orange.

[alaskacat]

Tell teh Liberty Hill tape guy I want a copy of this one no matter who wins:)

[eagles26]

Well I have no earthly idea about LH but they sound exceptional.
However I will take Celina by 3. They are playing way way up since their loss to us!!
Go Bobcats, more specifically Go 9-3A!!!

[LHHS/LSHPanther]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Let's play Friday night. ;) Shorter prep time for LH. :D

LOL! are u not sure about this game between us?

I think it will be a great game!

No matter where it is and what color that is worn.

:D

[CelinaTurf]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Mom
Son, who plays...was told by his coach...so think I'm 100% sure on that one...

hope that helps..

Fantastic!

(My Great Grandson is also on the team, but I wouldn't ask him for info on where to find his foot - if he didn't know he'd make something up and swear it was true.)

[CelinaTurf]

I've been in the psudo-pokie for the past 2 months with an 8:30 bed time... staying up this late is too hard at this age. I gotta hit the pillow and dream of LH losing.

Go Celina
Go OU
Become a mute mack brown

[75009Football]

The ONLY problem I've got with this Corsicana thing is that it is two weeks till Christmas, were going to be a stones throw from that mega outlet in Moundsville and we have time to get there early on Saturday. This will be the only game the entire year the lovely bride will want to leave early, hours and hours early, for a game. And we will still be late because of the shopping in the next town over. I cant win. BUT THE BOBCATS SURE CAN. GO CELINA.

[LHHS/LSHPanther]

Seen the Slot-T once... cost of a state championship
Seen the Slot -t twice...might have a chance
but all that have seen it 1,2 or 3 times...still won't make a difference! They have all lost!

Pray that all players are on the A game b/c that is what this is...the A game!

Eat 'em up Purple People Eaters!

Good luck Celina...two Class A programs goin to battle... that is what TEXAS football is about!

[Bobcat_Mom]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Mom
Son, who plays...was told by his coach...so think I'm 100% sure on that one...

hope that helps..

Okay...so this has now POSSIBLY changed...apparently they can't seem to come to an agreement on where to play..sorry....

[alaskacat]

Not being qa homer....I truly think lH is toast this next week.

We have held them closer than anyone, and not for a blown assignement we would still be playing that game:)

Celina I think is a better tean than two years ago in so many ways, and I don't think LH is quite as good as two years ago.

Should be a barn burner, and both can control the ball

[alaskacat]

they hopefully will pick a big stadium...10000 wont cut it. This game is going to create a huge crowd. Sort of like an earlier version and a smaller scale of Trinity Southlake in the first round a couple years ago. There there was over 50000. and after the game most left instead of sticking around. It took 2 hours to get in the stadium from 35 to the parking lot

[Centextrash]

LH is in Purple!

No site or time yet.

[Runnin Panther]

Originally posted by Centextrash
LH is in Purple!

No site or time yet.

Are you certain, if LH is in purple then we must be the home team.

[OrangeChamps]

This is it! This is what high school football is all about. Power against Power. Strength on Strength. Champ vs. Champ. This is the game that has been in the making all year long. All the hard work, sweat, and determination has led to this moment. It's gonna be a fun week!

[Centextrash]

Originally posted by Runnin Panther
Are you certain, if LH is in purple then we must be the home team.

Trust me! Reliable source! ;)

[d0tc0m]

This is absolutely what it's all about. I can't think of a better opponent I'd rather face. This game should draw a rather large crowd, and it's going to get loud and rowdy. Just the way I like it! :D It'll be interesting to see how ole Coach Ford goes about handling the vaunted slot-t his second time around. I'm sure it's weighed heavy on his mind since that fateful day back in 2006....or maybe it's just weighed heavy on mine. I'm glad it's on saturday, cause that means I'll be there. And I'm bringing one of my friends from missouri to it for his first taste of Texas High School Football!!! Could there be a better first time experience for him? I think not! Congratulations on the win tonight LH, one week and counting! M&G i think has to happen!

[Maroon87]

I predict that LH wins by 14.

[pirate4state]

I predict 4-6 thread bans :D

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Centextrash
LH is in Purple!

No site or time yet.
SWEEEEET! :clap: :clap:

[marler1972]

I heard we would not play in Waco and they would not play at Texas Stadium.

[gatordaze]

I heard some stadium in the mid cities call pennysomthin. Celina is the home team.

[turbostud]

Why dont they just play it in the Rio Grande Valley or San Antone so I can watch.

[gatordaze]

WARNING!!!! Preemptive strike in process...

Prosper beat Celina
Bridgeport beat Prosper
Liberty Hill beat Bridgeport

Celina has no chance. discuss

[Twirling Time]

Remember, it isn't like Celina has never seen the Nasty Slot before. Bonham ran it, and Kennedale and PG (I think) ran it some. Now obviously, LH is far superior at running it. But Celina's coaches know how to defense it.

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by gatordaze
WARNING!!!! Preemptive strike in process...

Prosper beat Celina
Bridgeport beat Prosper
Liberty Hill beat Bridgeport

Celina has no chance. discuss That's right. We are the underdogs and the poll this week will prove we don't have a chance.:(

[RanchRadio]

Originally posted by MN95
Your the guy who could never get a date to the prom, so you just went by yourself and annoyed everyone else. Admit it. :fnypost:

[RanchRadio]

Originally posted by bobcat1
That's right. We are the underdogs and the poll this week will prove we don't have a chance.:(

Is there no faith in Celina?? or is there some hidden sarcasm in that response?

[catdaddy]

I'm sure there's sarcasm. Celina ALWAYS has a chance.

[8HR]

I've got a pretty safe prediction.

The Liberty Hill/Celina thread this week will have more posts than the Liberty Hill/Bridgeport thread from last week.

Go Panthers

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by catdaddy
I'm sure there's sarcasm. Celina ALWAYS has a chance. Sure we have a chance but it doesn't look good on paper does it?

[3afan]

Originally posted by MN95
I heard it would be in Corsicana?

that would work for us if it was an afternoon start

gotta be at WISD by 6:30

[3afan]

Originally posted by alaskacat
they hopefully will pick a big stadium...10000 wont cut it. ...

10K is plenty ... if Corsicana was big enuf for HP-Midway & Cove-Oak then it'll handle Cel-LH with room to spare

Corsicana's stadium is very nice, but I have 1 dislike about it: bring your binoculars, you are very far from the field, farther that any stadium around except maybe for Lancaster

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by 3afan
10K is plenty ... if Corsicana was big enuf for HP-Midway & Cove-Oak then it'll handle Cel-LH with room to spare

Corsicana's stadium is very nice, but I have 1 dislike about it: bring your binoculars, you are very far from the field, farther that any stadium around except maybe for Lancaster I hate those type of fields. I like Homer B Johnson in Grand Prarie. Not a bad seat in the place.

[charlesrixey]

please let it be on friday!

so many good games, so little time

this one will decide which of the other games i go

[solocam]

Originally posted by gatordaze
WARNING!!!! Preemptive strike in process...

Prosper beat Celina
Bridgeport beat Prosper
Liberty Hill beat Bridgeport

Celina has no chance. discuss
That has nothing to do with the way Celina and Liberty Hill play each other

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by solocam
That has nothing to do with the way Celina and Liberty Hill play each other

I am with ya! It was eventually going to be a point of discussion so I thought I would throw it out first!

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by MN95
I vote to revoke your parole.

wrong thread

:devil:

Promises to the a great game, wish I could be there

[3afan]

Originally posted by bobcat1
I hate those type of fields. I like Homer B Johnson in Grand Prarie. Not a bad seat in the place.

HBJ is in Garland, but HBJ & the G-W Bowl in GP are similar and are both good venues - yep, no bad seats

[RPF2666]

wish we knew where "there" is!

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by 3afan
HBJ is in Garland, but HBJ & the G-W Bowl in GP are similar and are both good venues - yep, no bad seats Dang I meant Garland. Thanks. I love that stadium.

[K-MAC Chuck]

After we broadcast the postgame show last night...

we went to our "sources" (everybody has them, right?)..here's what we found out (for the 2 cents its worth)...

*Celina absolutely will NOT play at Floyd Casey
*LH wants nothing to do with Texas Stadium (thank god, their broadcast facilities are horrible)
*The game will be played on SATURDAY DAY (something like a 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. kickoff)
*IF they flipped home-and-home, Celina would use Texas Stadium; Lib Hill would use Round Rock ISD or Temple (2 awesome facilities)

[coachkiss]

This will be a good game....vote Celina if you agree.

[alaskacat]

Mom you know it is illegal to have weddings in December during football...reschedule until January:)

[mnlavey]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Mom
Saturday @ 7:30 in Corsicana!

My boys tell me 5PM at Corsicana.

Not to confuse issues, but Smoaky is listing the Carthage Giddings game at 6PM at Corsicana.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by alaskacat
Mom you know it is illegal to have weddings in December during football...reschedule until January:)

Where did I go so wrong??? Believe me, I tried to talk them out of it!!

I don't see what the rush is now...their baby is 2 months old!!!:)

[d0tc0m]

So we have a really good football game.... we just don't know when/where we're playing it yet. At least we have a week to clear this up!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by mnlavey
My boys tell me 5PM at Corsicana.


There hasn't been an agreement yet.

[OrangeChamps]

Church is nearly over so I guess negotiations are about ready to resume.

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by MN95
Oh, by the way.....I was actually born with 3.:D

Change your name to "Triticle".

[mwynn05]

Originally posted by 3afan
10K is plenty ... if Corsicana was big enuf for HP-Midway & Cove-Oak then it'll handle Cel-LH with room to spare

Corsicana's stadium is very nice, but I have 1 dislike about it: bring your binoculars, you are very far from the field, farther that any stadium around except maybe for Lancaster i expected better than this from 3afan...you're so WRONG!!! haha i think i mentioned to emerson you were kind of far from the field in corsicana early in the week i dono if he told you that or not though...but what you're wrong about is you know you are further from the action at Fouts field than any other stadium in the country and it isn;t even close

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
i hope not---im pretty sure if it is on saturday i will miss the Allen-Stony Point game, since they probably wouldn't be far enough apart for me too travel back to Texas Stadium (unless the allen game is somewhere like waco) :(

2:00 - Stony Point (13-1) - Allen (13-1) @ Floyd Casey Stadium

[3afan]

Originally posted by mwynn05
i expected better than this from 3afan...you're so WRONG!!! haha i think i mentioned to emerson you were kind of far from the field in corsicana early in the week i dono if he told you that or not though...but what you're wrong about is you know you are further from the action at Fouts field than any other stadium in the country and it isn;t even close

well I was speaking about HS fields but you're right - Fouts is the worst

[mwynn05]

Allen Stoney Point is going to be a BEAT down and 3afan corsicana is far but at least its a pretty steep angle so the view isnt too bad the worst part about fouts is not even that your so far away its that there is no angle to the stands at all

[wtfootball]

Liberty Hill, keep pounding that ball all the way to those state championship rings! Great Job.

[solocam]

Waco ISD has a nice stadium:)

[CelinaCatFan]

Waco ISD does have a nice stadium. However, a capacity of 11,500 for this big a game will NOT work.

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
Waco ISD does have a nice stadium. However, a capacity of 11,500 for this big a game will NOT work. Corsicana only seats 10,000 if yall are talking about playing there.

[Bobcat_Mom]

Originally posted by mnlavey
My boys tell me 5PM at Corsicana.

Not to confuse issues, but Smoaky is listing the Carthage Giddings game at 6PM at Corsicana.

Now I've been told Saturday @ 5 no location yet...

[IHStangFan]

WOW.....what a matchup!!! I am very intrigued by this game. I will say I favor LH because to be the champ, you have to beat the champ...and they're still 14-0. With that said...I think Celina will give LH all they want. MAN I wish I could make this one. I WILL be listening!!!

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by IHStangFan
WOW.....what a matchup!!! I am very intrigued by this game. I will say I favor LH because to be the champ, you have to beat the champ...and they're still 14-0. With that said...I think Celina will give LH all they want. MAN I wish I could make this one. I WILL be listening!!!

well, they are both defending champs

although LH will be favored, Celina has the ability to send the panthers home a week early

matchups between defending champs are rare, although nowhere near as rare now that there are two divisions

i believe celina will become the first to do it twice

[BobcatBenny]

Hmmm...I seem to remember an undefeated Celina team showing up for a State Championship game against a 2 or 3 loss Liberty Hill. And ... somehow Liberty Hill managed to win. :thinking:

I think Liberty Hill was playing really well down the stretch.

But of course this is not a State Championship game. :(

I think the Bobcats will show up and make a game of it.

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
well, they are both defending champs

although LH will be favored, Celina has the ability to send the panthers home a week early

matchups between defending champs are rare, although nowhere near as rare now that there are two divisions

i believe celina will become the first to do it twice

Dead on as always Rixey. It's already starting to feel eerily similar to that week eight years ago. If it's as good of a game as that one, we're all in for a treat.

[d0tc0m]

Yeah and what a game that was! And just because Celina has 3 losses this year doesn't mean they're not going to play lights out. Any Liberty Hill fan would tell you that too. The panthers will obviously be the favorite, but when you have a game like this, with two defending state champs, one seeking revenge of a loss that still leaves a sour taste in the mouth, who knows what will happen. Com'on saturday!

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
Yeah and what a game that was! And just because Celina has 3 losses this year doesn't mean they're not going to play lights out. Any Liberty Hill fan would tell you that too. The panthers will obviously be the favorite, but when you have a game like this, with two defending state champs, one seeking revenge of a loss that still leaves a sour taste in the mouth, who knows what will happen. Com'on saturday!

Pretty much sums it up right there.

[alaskacat]

What a shame.

Daingerfield is playing in Texas Stadium all by thierselves on Friday night...what a perfect spot for a triple header

Dfield/blanco
Celina/LH
Prosper and whoever

[Super_R]

What was Celina's unbeaten streak up to when LH put a 1 at the end of the - ?

Panthers Win!

[d0tc0m]

We all know it doesn't really matter where they play the game, it's just kinda nerve racking to be sitting here and not knowing where it will be! Kinda like we need closure on the whole thing so we can move on!

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
We all know it doesn't really matter where they play the game, it's just kinda nerve racking to be sitting here and not knowing where it will be! Kinda like we need closure on the whole thing so we can move on!

We know now. Check the where and when thread.

[Daddy D 11]

LH by a FG:taunt:

[Super_R]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
We know now. Check the where and when thread.

Midlothian Stadium on Saturday at 5pm. LH is home...and will win!

Come on with the come on!

[d0tc0m]

Well at least we got the stadium situation out of the way. Give me Celina by a little, in a very close game similar to the 2006 showdown.

[Bobcat_Mom]

Originally posted by Super_R
Midlothian Stadium on Saturday at 5pm. LH is home...and will win!

Come on with the come on!

That's what I got too....

[Super_R]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
Well at least we got the stadium situation out of the way. Give me Celina by a little, in a very close game similar to the 2006 showdown.

I think you get 3-1 odds on that bet. Not bad.

[BobcatBenny]

Mansfield seems like a good field to knock another Region I team out of the playoffs. :)

I am bummed that the Bobcats don't get to wear all orange.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
I am bummed that the Bobcats don't get to wear all orange.

That aint all thats gonna have you bummed!

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
Mansfield seems like a good field to knock another Region I team out of the playoffs. :)

I am bummed that the Bobcats don't get to wear all orange.

I think we should allow ya'll to wear your oranges anyways. That'd be awesome! All Purple verse all Orange!

[Bobcat_Mom]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
Mansfield seems like a good field to knock another Region I team out of the playoffs. :)

I am bummed that the Bobcats don't get to wear all orange.

Don't worry benny...they look pretty sharp in all white....

[MN95]

Help me remember the final score of the last game? I remember the last second FG, but can't remember the score. Was it in the 20's?

[alaskacat]

yeah the white ones are cool...with all that panther blood splattered on them:)

[alaskacat]

Originally posted by MN95
Help me remember the final score of the last game? I remember the last second FG, but can't remember the score. Was it in the 20's?

25-22

[Bobcat_Mom]

Originally posted by MN95
Help me remember the final score of the last game? I remember the last second FG, but can't remember the score. Was it in the 20's?

21 19

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Mom
21 19
22-19

[MN95]

Originally posted by alaskacat
25-22

Thanks. Next question for the LH fans, and this is a sincere, curious question.....how many games since that one was your offense held to 25 or fewer points?

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by MN95
Thanks. Next question for the LH fans, and this is a sincere, curious question.....how many games since that one was your offense held to 25 or fewer points?

Don't think it has happened.

[MN95]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
22-19

I think I believe your answer.

[alaskacat]

Originally posted by Super_R
Midlothian Stadium on Saturday at 5pm. LH is home...and will win!



Come on with the come on!

In which lifetime do you refer?

I figure this purple panther has went through his alloted lives for awhile:)

[Bobcat_Mom]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
22-19

Sorry, mistyped it...

[charlesrixey]

and we're off!

[MN95]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Don't think it has happened.

Well, our defense has really improved as the season progressed. However, it would be hard to say if we are better this year than that 06 defense. Our 2 DT's on that defense are playing D1 ball today. On the other hand, our MLB was a freshman that year and would have to be a much better player in his 3rd year.

How about your offense? How would you compare this year's O with the 06 team?

[bobcat1]

Oh No, not with the smack talk! :thinking:

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by MN95
Well, our defense has really improved as the season progressed. However, it would be hard to say if we are better this year than that 06 defense. Our 2 DT's on that defense are playing D1 ball today. On the other hand, our MLB was a freshman that year and would have to be a much better player in his 3rd year.

How about your offense? How would you compare this year's O with the 06 team?

I think our offense is very similar to the 06 team. Not much difference in our team from that 06 season. I think overall we are better than in 06 but not as good as 07. But we are getting better everyweek in the playoffs and we are starting to roll like last year again.

[Thefan1]

42-21 LH wins!!:D

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Thefan1
42-21 LH wins!!:D

Figuring that the losing team will keep their starters in the whole game, you are predicting that you will score more points against the first team than all the points that they have given up in the playoffs combined.

As my dad use to say, "you have got the talking part over"

[GreenMachine]

Go LH:clap: :2thumbsup

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by gatordaze
Figuring that the losing team will keep their starters in the whole game, you are predicting that you will score more points against the first team than all the points that they have given up in the playoffs combined.

As my dad use to say, "you have got the talking part over"

I don't think either team even gets to the 30's. It's going to end in a tie, I think. With us winning because we won the last meeting:taunt:

[Thefan1]

Originally posted by gatordaze
Figuring that the losing team will keep their starters in the whole game, you are predicting that you will score more points against the first team than all the points that they have given up in the playoffs combined.

As my dad use to say, "you have got the talking part over"

Yup!!! cmon with the cmon!!:p

[Daddy D 11]

I personally look for a whole lot quieter of a week from both sides. Each team respects the other team more than most any other team in the State of Texas, there isn't much to discuss in my opinion. I do know that I respect Celina more than any other program in the state. When you think of football played right, you think of those boys from Celina, they have been doing it for years up there. Here in Abilene, there's a buddy of mine that graduated from Crawford and was on the '04 team I believe that broke Celina's streak. Last week at lunch I was asked who LH plays if we win again and I said we will play Celina. And the next hour was composed of me and him explaining to the other 10 guys at the table that they haven't seen football and tradition till they see Celina play. None of them understood because they graduated from "big" schools that are much better and greater:rolleyes: But in the end, they were won over by all the stories that the 2 of us had about Celina. I personally want to thank our boys in LH for whooping those Bulls last night and giving us fans the chance to watch these 2 teams duke it out again. May the best team win!

[Necks_Fan]

I think LH makes it 3 in a row... no matter how bad I hate to say it?


What's the winning streak at?

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by Necks_Fan
I think LH makes it 3 in a row... no matter how bad I hate to say it?


What's the winning streak at?

38 in row

[alaskacat]

This will be the end of streak, all streaks end and you are far over due You just barely escaped a couple times this year....and in 06

Just don't be broken hearted when it all ends Saturday. You can start over next year.

just my humble opinion, but this is the year of the rat.....so the streak ends.

Good luck to all and may it be a safe/fair/physical game.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by alaskacat
This will be the end of streak, all streaks end and you are far over due You just barely escaped a couple times this year....and in 06

Just don't be broken hearted when it all ends Saturday. You can start over next year:)

Just like our magical run was supposed to end at the hands of Celina in 2006:thinking:

This game is way too close to call. Anyone that guarantees a win for either team is dumb.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Just like our magical run was supposed to end at the hands of Celina in 2006:thinking:

This game is way too close to call. Anyone that guarantees a win for either team is dumb.

Daddy D maybe all that cold air in Alaska has gotten to his brain.;) I agree this will be a battle. I just don't see either team giving up one bit.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Daddy D maybe all that cold air in Alaska has gotten to his brain.;) I agree this will be a battle. I just don't see either team giving up one bit.

Both teams know each other inside and out. There's zero secrets in this game. I'm just worried about when and where Celina will pull out that triple reverse pass like they did in 2006:eek: Besides that, it's going to come down to execution. Both teams "know" what to do, but will they actually "do" it every stinkin' play? If you take one play off in this game, it could be 6 points. I look for Celina to loosen up that 10-1 or 5-5 in this game. I still think they will stack the middle of the line and have that LB right over the nose tackle like in 2006, but I look for the safeties and corners to play a little further back to prevent the long run. It might only be a yard or two further off the line than last, but the only thing that we hurt them with in '06 was the long runs around the end. If they can contain and pick the rights times to be a little more conservative and not as aggressive every single play than we will have some serious work cut out for us. In 2006 Celina showed what every team has done in the past 4 years, be over aggressive. If you are going to be overly aggressive each and every play we are going to capitalize on that. If Celina loosens up that D just a little, and contains the outside better, forcing us to run right at them, it will be a long night.

[alaskacat]

Nope, air is clear and cold in Alaska. Keeps the thinking sharp.

But I just see this pretty open minded. I see that nasty T offense in Alaska all the time. It works but Soldotna Alaska runs it far better than LH. But like LH they got a 29 streak going and already secured a 3 peat. They fake so well the ref will call the ball down and its not there its on the other sideof the field in the end zone.

I truly think the streak will end Saturday....no big score prediction, if LH puts the ball on the ground their traditional 3 times it will create the opportunity.

I also dont think this group of LH running backs is nearly as explosive as 06. You could never find a group like that again all in the same backfiels again. They were very special.

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Just like our magical run was supposed to end at the hands of Celina in 2006

This game is way too close to call. Anyone that guarantees a win for either team is dumb.


Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Daddy D maybe all that cold air in Alaska has gotten to his brain.;) I agree this will be a battle. I just don't see either team giving up one bit.


Good Posts. This will be an awesome game. Established programs and big hearts. This game should be close, and anyone who can assume a victory at this point is either a homer or someone who hasn't seen both teams play.

I really figure on this being a defensive showcase. Mistakes will be a killer. Turnovers, missed tackles and blocks, and other blown fundamentals should predict the winner.

Really hope for a safe, good sportsmanship game like in '06.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by alaskacat
I also dont think this group of LH running backs is nearly as explosive as 06. You could never find a group like that again all in the same backfiels again. They were very special.

Our '07 backfield was just as explosive:) If not better.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by alaskacat
Nope, air is clear and cold in Alaska. Keeps the thinking sharp.

But I just see this pretty open minded. I see that nasty T offense in Alaska all the time. It works but Soldotna Alaska runs it far better than LH. But like LH they got a 39 streak going and already secured a 3 peat. They fake so well the ref will call the ball down and its not there its on the other sideof the field in the end zone.

I truly think the streak will end Saturday....no big score prediction, if LH puts the ball on the ground their traditional 3 times it will create the opportunity.

I also dont think this group of LH running backs is nearly as explosive as 06. You could never find a group like that again all in the same backfiels again. They were very special.

I would be careful judging our back field or our offense by 1 game two years ago. Our running game was more explosive last year than in 06. This year it may be just a tad less explosive than in 06 but there are plenty of big plays still happening. Also I think according to the stats our defense is much better particularly against the run this year than in 06.

[OrangeChamps]

Did any of the players off the '06 or '07 team go on to play college ball?

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by OrangeChamps
Did any of the players off the '06 or '07 team go on to play college ball?

Thomas Perrin #10 the QB in '06 went to Angelo State to play football and is now playing Baseball at Ranger JC.

Brent Bode, #5 the Tailback walked onto Sam Houston and hurt himself early in the year this year and did not play.

Marlowe Potier, #4 the DE, is on a scholarship to Sam Houston.

Doug Allman #44 the FB is playing at UMHB.

The first 2 are '07 graduates and the last 2 are '08 graduates.

[OrangeChamps]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Thomas Perrin #10 the QB in '06 went to Angelo State to play football and is now playing Baseball at Ranger JC.

Brent Bode, #5 the Tailback walked onto Sam Houston and hurt himself early in the year this year and did not play.

Marlowe Potier, #4 the DE, is on a scholarship to Sam Houston.

Doug Allman #44 the FB is playing at UMHB.

The first 2 are '07 graduates and the last 2 are '08 graduates.

Thanks!

I figured Allman and Bode would go on. Those guys could flat out play.

[alaskacat]

Just to break the monotony here is some video etc and stories from Alask football.

Notice the comments etc. sounds just like here, Soldotna=LH, Service= evrybody else.

Service actually will remind more of Trinity in their Haka antics since a bunch of anchorage is made up of

Somoans..have fun:)

http://www.adn.com/sports/story/560757.html

[MN95]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
I personally look for a whole lot quieter of a week from both sides. Each team respects the other team more than most any other team in the State of Texas, there isn't much to discuss in my opinion. I do know that I respect Celina more than any other program in the state. When you think of football played right, you think of those boys from Celina, they have been doing it for years up there. Here in Abilene, there's a buddy of mine that graduated from Crawford and was on the '04 team I believe that broke Celina's streak. Last week at lunch I was asked who LH plays if we win again and I said we will play Celina. And the next hour was composed of me and him explaining to the other 10 guys at the table that they haven't seen football and tradition till they see Celina play. None of them understood because they graduated from "big" schools that are much better and greater:rolleyes: But in the end, they were won over by all the stories that the 2 of us had about Celina. I personally want to thank our boys in LH for whooping those Bulls last night and giving us fans the chance to watch these 2 teams duke it out again. May the best team win!

:clap:

[MN95]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11


This game is way too close to call. Anyone that guarantees a win for either team is dumb.

This is a young man who is wise beyond his years. Another :clap: from me.

[alaskacat]

I 2nd that...should be a barn burner:)

[75009Football]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Sure we have a chance but it doesn't look good on paper does it?

I dont know, which piece of paper you lookin at bobcat?

[RPF2666]

In the end, 16-17 and 18 year olds will win this game. We in Celina respect LH like we respect all excellent programs. Heck, we even treat the not so excellent programs with respect.

I can't wait!

Good luck LH!:kiss:

[slpybear the bullfan]

Gonna have to roll with Celina in this one... not to say either team is suspect, because both can bring it.

What type of passing game does Celina have?

[Matthew328]

Midlothian is a nice stadium, a little small....only holds 8000

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Matthew328
Midlothian is a nice stadium, a little small....only holds 8000

A packed house makes for a much better venue than a huge venue only half full. So I'm excited. I can't wait to see this sucker overflowing with Orange and Purple.

[Super_R]

I think the backfield has turned out to be equal contributors at this point in the year. In the Past 2 years the FB (Allman) and TB (Bode 06'/Gonzo 07') carried 75% of the offense...with the HB (Post 06'/Gavin 07') and QB's (Perrin 06'/Fickle 07') getting the other 25% of the work done.

With that said most of the Defenses would try and nullify the FB and TB...and easier task than having to prep to stop all 4 backs.

This year, as the weeks have ran by, all 4 backs are contributing equally. This Saturday was a prime example of that. I don't think a team in the 3A let alone the state can boast that kind of diversity. I used the word diversity about the LH offense that runs 95% of the time...ha.

The Bobcat D will have to play their best game all year if they want to have a chance to win.

[Daddy D 11]

I worry about that Celina Defense giving us trouble with their schemes. But, I think Celina's offense trying to establish the run is going to play right into our hands. Both Celina running-backs run REAL hard, if our boys tackle like they normally do we will be just fine in that department. With that in mind, the play action pass might be open at times for Celina, and you can bet they are going to try to capitalize on that moment when it arises.

All in all, I would not be surprised if this game is 14-14 at half, maybe even 10-7 in someone's favor.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
Gonna have to roll with Celina in this one... not to say either team is suspect, because both can bring it.

What type of passing game does Celina have?

Celina started the year a little suspect this year with the passing game but the last 6-8 games it has really come on well and is helping our offensive game plan tremendously.

After listening to the LH/BP game last night, especially the first half, Coach Elliott will be working this into the game plan quite often I would imagine.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by 75009Football
Celina started the year a little suspect this year with the passing game but the last 6-8 games it has really come on well and is helping our offensive game plan tremendously.

After listening to the LH/BP game last night, especially the first half, Coach Elliott will be working this into the game plan quite often I would imagine.

Has Celina been throwing out of the spread/shotgun? Or under center?

[pirate4state]

First one to 28 wins. That's my prediciton. :nerd:

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
I worry about that Celina Defense giving us trouble with their schemes. But, I think Celina's offense trying to establish the run is going to play right into our hands. Both Celina running-backs run REAL hard, if our boys tackle like they normally do we will be just fine in that department. With that in mind, the play action pass might be open at times for Celina, and you can bet they are going to try to capitalize on that moment when it arises.

All in all, I would not be surprised if this game is 14-14 at half, maybe even 10-7 in someone's favor.

You may be right with those scores based on last time with the final around 20 for both. But then I think of yesterdays game with BP and all the scoring in the first half, holy cow I was dizzy. You never can tell till the D's get warmed up.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by 75009Football
You may be right with those scores based on last time with the final around 20 for both. But then I think of yesterdays game with BP and all the scoring in the first half, holy cow I was dizzy. You never can tell till the D's get warmed up.

Celina won't abandon the run like Bridgeport did. As long as Celina try's to establish the run, our Defense will keep us in the game. Heck, I'm VERY pleased with our defensive secondary shutting out the Bulls in the second half. I don't think Celina will throw a wide open passing attack at us like Bridgeport did.

[Panther One]

Originally posted by 75009Football
After listening to the LH/BP game last night, especially the first half, Coach Elliott will be working this into the game plan quite often I would imagine.
Will the Bobcats be running a 5-wide shotgun package? If not, I don't see them altering their offensive scheme based on the first half of last night's game, especially since we adjusted and shut Bridgeport out in the second half. I envision Celina working in some play-action, but nothing too different than what they've done all year. Team's like Celina and Liberty Hill don't make it this far and then start changing what they do. If they resort to a Bridgeport-style passing attack, it's because the run isn't working.

[LHexPlayer]

Liberty Hill must watch for the onsides kick from Celina. They will do what ever it takes to win the this game. I believe they will run their offense and not abandon anything but it is not above Celina to run trick plays if need be. It is just part of the game to them. Celina also views a kickoff as a chance to get the ball back not just kick it off to the other team. I do think Celina will find running the ball extreamly tough against our defense.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Thomas Perrin #10 the QB in '06 went to Angelo State to play football and is now playing Baseball at Ranger JC.

Brent Bode, #5 the Tailback walked onto Sam Houston and hurt himself early in the year this year and did not play.

Marlowe Potier, #4 the DE, is on a scholarship to Sam Houston.

Doug Allman #44 the FB is playing at UMHB.

The first 2 are '07 graduates and the last 2 are '08 graduates.
Kody Emmert, Rice

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Kody Emmert, Rice

:doh:

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by Panther One
Will the Bobcats be running a 5-wide shotgun package? If not, I don't see them altering their offensive scheme based on the first half of last night's game, especially since we adjusted and shut Bridgeport out in the second half. I envision Celina working in some play-action, but nothing too different than what they've done all year. Team's like Celina and Liberty Hill don't make it this far and then start changing what they do. If they resort to a Bridgeport-style passing attack, it's because the run isn't working.

Yep spot on.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by alaskacat
Just to break the monotony here is some video etc and stories from Alask football.

Well, we're a LOOOOONG ways from the Tundra, so IMO how many times you see it there doesn't really mean much this week.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Well, we're a LOOOOONG ways from the Tundra, so IMO how many times you see it there doesn't really mean much this week.

Of course it does.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Has Celina been throwing out of the spread/shotgun? Or under center?

Celina - Spread? Have you been hittin the eggnog allready? QB's alot more comfortable out of the shotgun.

[K-MAC Chuck]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
Gonna have to roll with Celina in this one... not to say either team is suspect, because both can bring it.

What type of passing game does Celina have?

Slpy - admit it, you'll pick WHOMEVER plays Liberty Hill! :D :rolleyes: :1popcorn:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Of course it does.
Oh, my bad! Just like last night's result meant a lot compared to week 3. ;)

[BILLYFRED0000]

Well this year I think LH depends on a balanced attack from the O backs more than the previous 2 years. That means more room for mistakes in assignments etc. This Celina offense may be better than the 06 offense in some regards. In 06 we did not pass consistently enough although we did have some good games. That game was mostly on the ground. We can run and throw better this year
as we have more weapons with hands etc. Cody has gotten a couple of good games going and if he has time can hit his receivers. We will be a litte more unpredictable than in 06 and that is a promise. Defensively we are strong where we were weak in 06 our linebacking corp. We had been injured bad during the season which is why Caleb started the game as a freshman. Should make a difference this year as well.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Panther One
Will the Bobcats be running a 5-wide shotgun package? If not, I don't see them altering their offensive scheme based on the first half of last night's game, especially since we adjusted and shut Bridgeport out in the second half. I envision Celina working in some play-action, but nothing too different than what they've done all year. Team's like Celina and Liberty Hill don't make it this far and then start changing what they do. If they resort to a Bridgeport-style passing attack, it's because the run isn't working.

P1 and D11 you are correct. Celina has not hired Mike Leach to come coach the team after the first half of last nights game or anything. Celina will still keep running the ball as they always do just like you do but we will mix some pass plays, maybe a few more than normal cause you gotta admit you did not defense them well in the first half. The second half you did a much better job but the first half was an offensive festival for both teams.

I dont think we will have our 5th 50 point game in the playoffs this year dang it.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by 75009Football
Celina - Spread? Have you been hittin the eggnog allready? QB's alot more comfortable out of the shotgun.

Huh?:confused: You lost me.

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by 75009Football
I dont know, which piece of paper you lookin at bobcat? The hype page.:D

[d0tc0m]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
I personally look for a whole lot quieter of a week from both sides. Each team respects the other team more than most any other team in the State of Texas, there isn't much to discuss in my opinion. I do know that I respect Celina more than any other program in the state. When you think of football played right, you think of those boys from Celina, they have been doing it for years up there. Here in Abilene, there's a buddy of mine that graduated from Crawford and was on the '04 team I believe that broke Celina's streak. Last week at lunch I was asked who LH plays if we win again and I said we will play Celina. And the next hour was composed of me and him explaining to the other 10 guys at the table that they haven't seen football and tradition till they see Celina play. None of them understood because they graduated from "big" schools that are much better and greater:rolleyes: But in the end, they were won over by all the stories that the 2 of us had about Celina. I personally want to thank our boys in LH for whooping those Bulls last night and giving us fans the chance to watch these 2 teams duke it out again. May the best team win!



Brilliant post daddy d! :clap: I try to explain the same thing to all these football deprived yankees up here in arkansas and tell them if you wanna see it done right, come to midlothian this weekend because it's gonna be an all out war! Two superb teams with great tradition and tremendous respect for each other who just WILL NOT quit no matter what! I can't think of an opponent whom I respect more than LH, this should be a clean classy game, but a struggle nonetheless! I cannot wait!!!

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by d0tc0m
Brilliant post daddy d! :clap: I try to explain the same thing to all these football deprived yankees up here in arkansas and tell them if you wanna see it done right, come to midlothian this weekend because it's gonna be an all out war! Two superb teams with great tradition and tremendous respect for each other who just WILL NOT quit no matter what! I can't think of an opponent whom I respect more than LH, this should be a clean classy game, but a struggle nonetheless! I cannot wait!!!

It's going to be a war. So I'm still confused, is Celina running more out of the shotgun this year than years past?

[d0tc0m]

As to the notion of Celina abandoning the run, forget it. They wont do it and everyone in LH knows it. And we will move the ball on LH just as we did in 06. And just like we wont abandon our gameplan, LH wont abandon what they do, and they'll move the ball on us. It's gonna be a tough tough grinding 4 quarters where the two defenses will make some huge stops and both offenses will just try to wear the opposing D down and make a big play! Gonna be a quick game, and not a whole lot of scoring going on, at least not that I see.

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
It's going to be a war. So I'm still confused, is Celina running more out of the shotgun this year than years past?

We are not tellin!

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
It's going to be a war. So I'm still confused, is Celina running more out of the shotgun this year than years past? Our 2 running backs from 06 are seniors now. Do you remember them?

[d0tc0m]

In my opinion daddy d, and from what I've been able to see. We ran more shotgun my senior year in 2004 when we had John Clark at quarterback. He was by far the fastest, and had one of the better arms of any Celina qb, except for Herron maybe back in the day. You will see some shotgun from us though.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Huh?:confused: You lost me.

Sorry, Celina running a spread offense just sounds too funny. We are way more comfortable pounding the ball, just not as often as LH, we do throw it a time or two.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by LHexPlayer
Liberty Hill must watch for the onsides kick from Celina. They will do what ever it takes to win the this game. I believe they will run their offense and not abandon anything but it is not above Celina to run trick plays if need be. It is just part of the game to them. Celina also views a kickoff as a chance to get the ball back not just kick it off to the other team. I do think Celina will find running the ball extreamly tough against our defense.
I always find it funny that peoply say they need to watch out for the onsides kick from Celina. I think you can count on one hand the number of times Celina has kicked the ball downfield on kickoffs this year and thats lots of kickoffs so far. Its not "you better be ready for it" rather it is that is what is going to happen. Have your returners on the 35-40 and you will be in good shape.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Our 2 running backs from 06 are seniors now. Do you remember them?


Most vividly.

[75009Football]

Originally posted by bobcat1
The hype page.:D

That rag again!!! I thought you learned your lesson with the ...

OH I wont mention that here.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by 75009Football
Sorry, Celina running a spread offense just sounds too funny. We are way more comfortable pounding the ball, just not as often as LH, we do throw it a time or two.

That's exactly what I remember. Very traditional type offense that uses the run to set up play action and the intermediate passing game.

With that said, LH's run defense is very stout this year. It will be interesting to see how the two bruiser RB's match up against our front 7.

[MN95]

As everyone knows, Celina has been in the state championship game the last 3 years in a row, winning 2 of them and losing only the LH game 2 years ago on a last second field goal. I have said this many times and will say it again: anyone who saw that game knows it could have gone either way. We had our chances and didn't execute, they had their chance and did. I have congratulated them many times. Since that nail biter of a game though, the consensus is that Liberty Hill is the better team. Last year we were both undefeated state champs, yet they were always ranked higher. This year, we lost 3 and they are still undefeated, so I understand it a little more. Still, here we both are again in the final 4 and here is my question: why did everyone consider them better last year (we will never know) and why is everyone so sure they are better this year? I AM NOT SAYING THEY ARE NOT! I would just like to see an intelligent discussion versus wild, unfounded opinions. If you think they will beat us by 17 points, why?

I posted something like this before the season started and got only one reply (from TXbroadcaster I believe).

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by MN95
As everyone knows, Celina has been in the state championship game the last 3 years in a row, winning 2 of them and losing only the LH game 2 years ago on a last second field goal. I have said this many times and will say it again: anyone who saw that game knows it could have gone either way. We had our chances and didn't execute, they had their chance and did. I have congratulated them many times. Since that nail biter of a game though, the consensus is that Liberty Hill is the better team. Last year we were both undefeated state champs, yet they were always ranked higher. This year, we lost 3 and they are still undefeated, so I understand it a little more. Still, here we both are again in the final 4 and here is my question: why did everyone consider them better last year (we will never know) and why is everyone so sure they are better this year? I AM NOT SAYING THEY ARE NOT! I would just like to see an intelligent discussion versus wild, unfounded opinions. If you think they will beat us by 17 points, why?

I posted something like this before the season started and got only one reply (from TXbroadcaster I believe).

As far as last year, we were worlds better than 2006 and no team ever challenged us. That could be a reason. But that's a really dead horse and IMO shouldn't be brought up in this thread because this thread is about this year, plain and simple.

And I don't think any team is favored in this one. And quite frankly, who cares if one team is favored over the other? It doesn't matter one bit. The truth will be told Saturday and all questions will be answered then.

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by K-MAC Chuck
Slpy - admit it, you'll pick WHOMEVER plays Liberty Hill! :D :rolleyes: :1popcorn:

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

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

[WylieBulldog92]

GO LH!

[Panther One]

I'll have more to say later in the week, but everyone is familiar with these two teams. We all know what they do well. It's going to be two great offenses against two great defenses. While their paths to this game might not be the same, they're both here, as many thought they would be when realignment came out last February.

Two years ago, there was an unknown element to this game which provided a lot of chatter. It was the great slot-T offense against the mighty 10-1 defense, and everyone had their reasons as to which unit had the upper hand. It was Celina's first year in 3A and Liberty Hill's first title game. Since then, both have gone on to win a title and establish themselves as two of the most dominant 3A programs in the state right now. This is a huge match up, but it just doesn't have the same feel as playing a new opponent, like a Bridgeport or Sweetwater.

I think we'll win, of course, and to avoid saying all I have to say tonight, I'll save my reasoning for a later post...

[Super_R]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Our 2 running backs from 06 are seniors now. Do you remember them?

Those were some hard runnin' sohps. We have one of those. I haven't seen Waldrep's name mentioned much. Wasn't that one of them?

[Panther One]

Originally posted by Super_R
Those were some hard runnin' sohps. We have one of those. I haven't seen Waldrep's name mentioned much. Wasn't that one of them?
He's been injured.

[Super_R]

I have a question for the Orange people from up there:



Will Celina do anything different on defense this time around?

[orange machine]

Wait and see:eek:

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Super_R
I have a question for the Orange people from up there:



Will Celina do anything different on defense this time around?

Yes, one additional stop!

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Super_R
I have a question for the Orange people from up there:



Will Celina do anything different on defense this time around? Yes

[alaskacat]

we learned how to block field goals better:)

[Super_R]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Yes

Y'alls silence speaks volumes.:speech:

[Super_R]

Originally posted by Super_R
Y'alls silence speaks volumes.:speech:

The reason I asked is because it didn't get the job done last time out!

[solocam]

I think Charlie Waldrep will give us problems,he sure ran hard as a sophomore
I see this game as a toss up
Whoever can get old momentum on their side for the longest amount of time will win this game

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by Super_R
The reason I asked is because it didn't get the job done last time out! Right. We changed that. :D

[MN95]

Originally posted by Super_R
The reason I asked is because it didn't get the job done last time out!

I don't think it was our defense that lost us that game. How many defenses have held you to 22 points? It was more our kicking game and your defense on 2 key 4th down stops deep in your territory that I remember.

[MN95]

Originally posted by solocam
I think Charlie Waldrep will give us problems,he sure ran hard as a sophomore
I see this game as a toss up
Whoever can get old momentum on their side for the longest amount of time will win this game

If I was your D coordinator, I would key on Charlie all night. Stop him and you don't have to worry about anyone else. Just my opinion.:cool:

[ctown]

Originally posted by Super_R
I have a question for the Orange people from up there:



Will Celina do anything different on defense this time around?

I think we'll probably load 12 men in the box and keep about 6 off the line. Based on the way people are talking, that might not be enough....:cool:

[Beast Fan]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Our 2 running backs from 06 are seniors now. Do you remember them?

Yes I remember them. Two of the toughest players I've ever seen play HS ball. If Lh hadn't had such a swarm defense that year it could easily have gone the other way.

But LH has a defensive Team not just 2 superstars

[BobcatBenny]

Apparently the unofficial 3ADL computers have determined that Celina has an 80.77% percent chance of beating Liberty Hill by 4 points.

So, Liberty Hill has a 19.23% chance of not losing by 4. :D

[Beast Fan]

So is the line in Vegas 4-1 that celina wins by 4?

[d0tc0m]

Either team will need lots of style points to make it to the championship game though.... as flawed as it is, that's the world we live in. :rolleyes:

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by Beast Fan
So is the line in Vegas 4-1 that celina wins by 4?
I think that is the line in West Orange Stark, Texas.

The good news for Liberty Hill, as LHPM likes to remind me, is that Liberty Hill beat the odds this last week too. And ... by a lot. :(

[LH panthers]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Let's play Friday night. ;) Shorter prep time for LH. :D

just as much less time for the bobcats to prepare than the panthers

[LH panthers]

Originally posted by CelinaTurf
Finally got released after a 2 month stint in County (Collin) - I was perfect on my probation for 8 years, and I thought my PO would give me a break while my car was in the shop... I guess not... It should be illegal to force a man over 80 to sit in that cold - cold facility with all those criminals for 2 months. I'm no threat to anyone...

Anyway, I apparently missed a lot while I was locked up. I do have to say that I am surprised that my beloved ORANGE is still in the hunt. But since we are, I'm glad we get to play LH. Those guys are good. It will be a pleasure watching the LH panthers lose. This will be my first Celina game to watch / be at in a long time. I'm really glad it will be LH. I remember how they barely squeaked by us 2 years ago at State. I will love watching LH lose.

doesnt matter how many points we won by. cause all it takes to win a game is one point

[Beast Fan]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
I think that is the line in West Orange Stark, Texas.

The good news for Liberty Hill, as LHPM likes to remind me, is that Liberty Hill beat the odds this last week too. And ... by a lot. :(

Don't put it off on LHPM is she suiting up Sat? Are the rest of the Bobcats as scared of LHPM as you are?

[Beast Fan]

They should be!! She has called it right 38 games in a row.

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

[LH panthers]

Originally posted by bobcat74
I think people often forget that we are fans not players. Who cares if everyone knows Celina doesn't get fooled by that misdirection offense twice? ;)

you may not be fooled by it but you sure wont stop it

[LH panthers]

Originally posted by alaskacat
yeah the white ones are cool...with all that panther blood splattered on them:)

too bad our purple jerseys are to dark to show all the bobcat blood

[LH panthers]

Originally posted by MN95
Well, our defense has really improved as the season progressed. However, it would be hard to say if we are better this year than that 06 defense. Our 2 DT's on that defense are playing D1 ball today. On the other hand, our MLB was a freshman that year and would have to be a much better player in his 3rd year.

How about your offense? How would you compare this year's O with the 06 team?

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

[bigdaddy]

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

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

[Panther One]

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

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

That settles it. Lock the thread and cease all discussions. It has no bearing on the game. Apparently this game will be decided by the players, and not us. That's too bad. I had some good analogies that I think would have given LH the victory.

[LH panthers]

Originally posted by alaskacat
we learned how to block field goals better:)

we learned how to kick them better

[LH panthers]

Originally posted by BobcatBenny
Apparently the unofficial 3ADL computers have determined that Celina has an 80.77% percent chance of beating Liberty Hill by 4 points.

So, Liberty Hill has a 19.23% chance of not losing by 4. :D

but what percentage do yall have of not losing by 6 or 7. lol

ratings and polls do not mean a thing. giddings two years ago was number one all season but did nothing against us. gilmer last year was ranked very high all season but did nothing against us. bridgeport supposedly had the best passing offense and was ranked very high but could not stop our O, and after half time could not beat our D. so this shows that polls have nothing to do with the actuall game.

[BobcatBenny]

Originally posted by Beast Fan
Don't put it off on LHPM is she suiting up Sat? Are the rest of the Bobcats as scared of LHPM as you are?
Well, come to think of it, she is a bit scary. :eek:

Dems da odds. Iza jus report 'em az Iza read 'em. Fax iz Fax. :p

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Beast Fan
Don't put it off on LHPM is she suiting up Sat? Are the rest of the Bobcats as scared of LHPM as you are?
The word is that in honor of the beast's next to last game, I will indeed be suiting up. I'm so excited! :D

[LH Panther Mom]

Question for the Bobcats:

How many 2008 starters were starters or had significant during the 2006 season & our last matchup?

[coachkiss]

Lavey, Charley, Troy. Andy Rose? Austin Carey?

I'm certain on the first 3, 50/50 on Rose, and about 10% sure on Carey.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Question for the Bobcats:

How many 2008 starters were starters or had significant during the 2006 season & our last matchup?

Other than the response from coachkiss (what a fruity handle) I'm surprised they didn't just say..."some or a few"

If you last name is Kiss or you are a huge Kiss fan then I understand and apologize for the shot...and I mean it.

[coachkiss]

I've used it for the past 10-12 years on message boards. Nothing fruity about it. As some on here can attest, I'm not that type, unless I have the wife and four kids to throw off the scent.

[BILLYFRED0000]

Originally posted by LH panthers
but what percentage do yall have of not losing by 6 or 7. lol

ratings and polls do not mean a thing. giddings two years ago was number one all season but did nothing against us. gilmer last year was ranked very high all season but did nothing against us. bridgeport supposedly had the best passing offense and was ranked very high but could not stop our O, and after half time could not beat our D. so this shows that polls have nothing to do with the actuall game.

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

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by BILLYFRED0000
And still they almost won.
:doh: :doh: :doh: