Sealy

[Bullaholic]

Sealy won back-to-back state titles in 94,95,96 and 97. Why have they never been a force in the playoffs since?

(I am a N.Texas HS football fan. I don't presume to know much about S. Texas football, but I do like to hear about the stories and histories of successful teams like Sealy for everyone's mutual enjoyment. I hope this thread is accepted in that spirit, as this is my only intent in puttting it up).

[Johnny Utah]

I honestly think they had a downturn in talent. They are on the upswing though. Same thing happened to Thorndale.

[Pudlugger]

Talent, coaching , momentum, move ins, winning tradition: probably a mix of all of the above.

[Bone Pile]

Back in some of those years,Coach Mills had some pull with the authorities. Discipline on the team was second to winning. Now that has changed the last several years and they are in the process of getting control and discipline back in order. Should be a team to reckon with in the near future,if not now.

[Gators17]

They have a lot of talent and potential to make some noise in the playoffs this year, but with D25 being the gauntlet of a district that it is, they must first worry about getting into the playoffs. This years team is one of the best teams in a good while there in Sealy so we'll see how it plays out.

[Footballhudini]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
Sealy won back-to-back state titles in 94,95,96 and 97. Why have they never been a force in the playoffs since?

they weren't any GOOD

[Bullaholic]

Originally posted by Footballhudini
they weren't any GOOD

Now that's just cold, hudini.

[Tiger Turtle]

Those 4-Peat teams were an extraordinary combination of talent, coaching and mental toughness. People forget that Sealy was also in the finals in '99 and lost to a good Commerce team after Sealy's best RB came down with turf toe in the first quarter at that dump, Texas Stadium. When Mills left to go to Permian, most of the staff changed and the program just wasn't the same. Mark Faldyn is a class guy and a great OL coach, but never seemed happy as the HC. Demographic makeup of the ISD has under-gone significant change during the period after Mills left and the talent level suffered as the turnout for football dwindled. I'm not close to the program anymore, so I'm not sure how Coach Mitchell has turned the program around but he and his staff seem to have rekindled interest in football and has the team playing very well.

[Footballhudini]

pretty good this year

if they can just squeak out of district then the sealy stock will soar until round 4

[rancher]

The post regarding demographics is correct. They are changing very quickly in that school district. The lower grades have a high percentage of hispanic students with fewer black and white students. If this trend continues you will a talent vacume.

[Astro2]

Like the previous post said.... lost in '99 to a Commerece team that was well prepared. Sealy however should have won the game hands down. Since then the closest team to make a run came in '01 ( and they should have made a run) but slipped up and lost to Newton. I don't know much about the current coaching staff, but with the talent coming up.... Sealy should be ready to make another run.

[XMan]

Always seemed like Sealy would get a good move in or 4 or 5 during those years. Also, there were several times when athletes were able to "get out" just in time for the games.

[BTownVBall3]

The most significant of those who got out "just in time") was RB Fred Smith, I believe. Probably one of the most talented players in the backfield that I've ever seen. It's a shame that he never was able to put his life together. He broke Eric Dickersons records if I do recall. . I'd say that a pretty huge accomplishment.

[XMan]

It makes it alot easier to keep the statistics when the running back has one of those gps tracking devices on their ankle. They were able to get his yards carried down to the nearest inch!!!!

[swineflu]

"Move in's" now go to Katy which is just down the road.