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Woo hoo back up finally!!!!

Sorry Cougar fans for the delay in this blog, I obviously missed an email and didn't know that ARN set up a new server for the blogs. So while I was writing them they weren't posting, and so thats why this blog is way behind now.

Anyways, the Coogs are up to a good start in district with a very easy win over the Hereford Herd in Whiteface Stadium. I thought there were way too many penalties in the game, but the Coogs seemed to rebound nicely after each one so no harm done. I'm also glad to see that the Coogs worked out the onside kick problem, as Khole Jackson nearly ran one to the house on the Herd. The defense played well with Jamail Lowry, running a fumble back and Khole Jackson caught a 14 yard pass touchdown after a Herd fumble. Reese Williams I thought made an excellent catch on the 2 point conversion, and a nice tackle by Beall on special teams seemed to round out the game. Ryan Heslep Heslep 11-18-0--125 yards seemed real comfortable in the pocket it was a fairly quite night for Powdrill, Cooper, but Riddick definetly looked good on a 75 yard drive for the first Coog touchdown. The Coogs seemed to pull some new plays out and all of the shifting made it very hard for the Herd to keep up. My one problem is that the Coogs seem to go get it one half then cruise in the other half, I would like to see them play the whole game 100 percent. Dave Campbell's football website has the Coogs ranked 19th in the top 25 poll with district rivals Big Spring being ranked 8th and Frenship falling to 22.

See you all at the Lakeview game at Shotwell. I'm going to have to do some research on them and I'll bring up anything I find in the next blog. Once again my apologies for missing the email about the new blog server, if any Cougar moms, or booster people need to get out some info feel free to email me at dragonlance41@hotmail.com and I'll be sure to add it to the blog. Lets fill Shotwell with people on Friday and lets keep Lakeview in the losers bracket, and lets help our Coogs with our cheers. Take care.

Week 7 rankins Dave Campbell Football

1 (1) Lake Travis (7-0; 3-0) W: 38-7, Lampasas Led just 17-7 at half, but wins 37th game in a row
2 (2) Denton Guyer (6-0; 3-0) W: 68-13, Denton J.W. Walsh throws for 284 and runs for another 108
3 (3) Longview (6-1; 3-0) W: 44-0, Mount Pleasant Has won past two games by combined 89-0
4 (5) Waxahachie (6-0; 3-0) W: 56-27, Waco Rushes for more than 450 yards with 10 YPC average
5 (6) Angleton (6-0; 3-0) W: 49-28, Pearland Dawson With wins over Dawson, La Marque and Friendswood, 24-4A title is in sight
6 (7) Cibolo Steele (5-1; 3-0) W: 27-7, New Braunfels Canyon Alfonso Trammell and Malcolm Brown each rush for 100+ and two TDs
7 (8) Highland Park (5-1; 3-0) W: 51-44, Richardson Pearce Second-straight 50+ point against talented 10-4A rival
8 (14) Big Spring (6-0; 1-0) W: 28-14, Wolfforth Frenship Converted Frenship miscues into critical points
9 (10) Aledo (5-1; 3-0) W: 49-7, Azle Johnathan Gray rushes for 163 yards and four TDs
10 (11) Brenham (5-1; 3-0) W: 28-7, Magnolia West Terrell Reese catches three TDs -- 9, 28 and 5 yards
11 (18) Lake Dallas (6-0; 3-0) W: 35-31, Denton Ryan Picked off Ryan's Scotty Young three times
12 (4) Denton Ryan (5-1; 2-1) L: 35-31, Lake Dallas Scotty Young throws one TD but three INTs
13 (13) CC Calallen (6-0; 3-0) W: 56-0, Laredo Nixon Scored on two blocked punts and a fumble return
14 (15) Denison (5-1; 3-0) W: 56-28, Frisco Wakeland Scored seven times on eight possessions to overcome tough start
15 (16) Waco Midway (5-1; 2-1) W: 20-0, Waco University Shuts out tough University team to bounce back from loss
16 (17) Everman (5-1; 3-0) W: 63-0, Mansfield Legacy 35-point second quarter blows open tight game
17 (20) Gregory-Portland (5-1; 2-0) W: 70-7, CC Miller Offensive explosion for G-P was unexpected
18 (22) Texarkana Texas High (3-2; 1-1) W: 17-9, Sulphur Springs Defense and run game pave way to Tiger victory
19 (23) Abilene Cooper (3-3; 1-0) W: 20-14, Hereford Turned two fumbles into short-range touchdowns
20 (24) SA Alamo Heights (4-2; 3-0) W: 21-14, Seguin 28-yard touchdown pass with three minutes left gives AH the win
21 (25) Ennis (3-3; 1-2) W: 28-13, Cleburne Zarron Dove rushes for 142 yards on 28 carries
22 (9) Wolfforth Frenship (4-2; 0-1) L: 28-14, Big Spring Loses 16-game district winning streak
23 (12) Sulphur Springs (4-2; 1-2) L: 17-9, Texarkana Texas High Stopped on fourth-and-inches with under two minutes to play
24 (N/A) Birdville (6-0; 3-0) W: 52-14, Springtown Offense continues its unstoppable pace
25 (N/A) Stephenville (4-2; 3-0) W: 42-7, Joshua Has recovered from rough start to crack into top 25

Week 7 ranking Lonestar Gridiron

1 Denton Guyer Wildcats
2 Austin Lake Travis Cavaliers
3 Longview Lobos
4 Denison Yellow Jackets
5 Everman Bulldogs
6 Angleton Wildcats
7 Waco Hewitt Midway Panthers
8 Dallas Highland Park Scots
9 Texarkana Texas Tigers
10 Lake Dallas Falcons
11 Richardson Pearce Mustangs
12 Sulphur Springs Wildcats
13 Canutillo Eagles
14 Cibolo Steele Knights
15 Corpus Christi Calallen Wildcats
16 Aledo Bearcats
17 Denton Ryan Raiders
18 Dallas Carter Cowboys
19 Dayton Broncos
20 North Richland Hills Birdville Hawks
21 Big Spring Steers
22 Rockwall-Heath Hawks
23 Wolfforth Frenship Tigers
24 Brenham Cubs
25 El Paso Del Valle Conquistadores

Blogs I had typed on old server about the 2009 season:

Sorry its taken me so long to start this up again ARN just barely told me I could do it again not too long ago. I'm finally back in town so this one should be a lot better as I can do more in depth research then what I'm usually able to do. After, a stomping of Wyatt, and a terrific come back on the road at Boswell, the Coogs were poised to take the battle to the Abilene High Eagles and finally shut those guys up a little bit. I will say a lot of things about the game, and not all of it is good. Because, while the first half was outstanding, something happened in the third and I'm still in shock of it.

Heslep, who was 29-of-44 for 264 yards, at some points looked brilliant and at some points had people scratching there heads. Although, a QB who is willing to go head on while is a scary proposition it really fun to watch as he was responsible for a rushing touch down. I suppose everybody can arm chair a QB and the coaching staff but, if the run was working, why not stay with the run a little bit more in the second half of the game. I think Tommy Bowman having to leave the game so early hurt Heslep as well, I know it hurt Tommy having to sit there as I sat by his anxious mom bugging her for updates. She promised by the way that he should be back for Garland barring any complications with Tommy's knee. So good news for us!! The receiving core did a better job than what the stats and the score board might suggest, however, they had to make a lot of diving and low handed catches and might have caught more had Heslep not forced the ball into the ground on many occassions. Reese Williams the tight end for the Cougars also made some very nice plays, although I'm sure he'll only remember the bobble toward the end of the game. He played a very nice game and I can't wait to see him get more involved when district starts.

The Cougar running game was really effective last night and Cooper and Powdrill ran all over the Eagle defense, I think district foes had better beware this dangerous combination. I was a fan of Alfred, when in the Wyatt game he ran down a fumbled ball 4 touchdowns up just so Wyatt would not score and made a tackle. I think he is a serious talent and it really showed in the crosstown showdown. 2 touchdowns and a lot of trampled eagles. Kendrick showed brilliant streaks as well, I've been a fan of his since last year as well, and he has come along way this season. Putting up impressive numbers so far and even Davon Riddick got into the show with a touchdown. I think the run game was working and for some reason the coaches went to a more passing happy mood in the second half. I mean we have a good receiving corp but really if its not happening its not happening, and you got Bowman hurt as well. However, arm chairing is always easy for us on Saturday and we dont know what the Cougar staff was seeing and trying to exploit.

Our defense looked exceptional at times, but for some reason the left side of the Cougar flank didn't seem to be able to stop the cousin combination from AHS. It was not suprise as to where the Eagles were going to run or when because you knew that were headed for the left side. They better get it shored up because they have man excellent running teams to go up against in district and I'm sure every coach in 4A and 5A has a tape of Abilene High/Cooper and are scouting it heavily. If we don't get it fixed be ready to see lots of sweeps to that side and many TD's given up. I would also say that onside/poof kicks will be on the agenda this week and as I saw some deer in headlights looks from the front line of the kickoff return team. That should not have happened and it was ridiculous that it did. Jump up and get the ball and lay down on it no problem, teams like Big Spring love to do things like that and we will be seeing it this district I guarantee you. Good game but a win is always nice and I think the Coogs might have given AHS a couple of touchdowns just to make them feel better as they will probably get knocked out of the playoffs again early and need something to feel important about. LOL!!

Cougar fans I will see you for homecoming, hopefully a dry homecoming against Garland, and for god sakes get off your asses and start cheering. Half the stadium were sitting and they were wearing red and blue and complaining, our guys need us so get up and yell and scream. Even when were down, the kids notice stuff like that and feed off of it, so you want the comebacks you need to get them pumped up as well. Best wishes to Tommy Bowman hope your knee is better soon. Going to do some research on Garland and see what they have to offer this year.

Homecoming!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cougars (#22/4A) face a hard one at home against Garland (#10/5A), the Owls haven't lost on the road and the Cougars have not lost when there the home team. Garland is bringing in a power house offense that is winning by a 53 point margin, and a defense allowing teams an average of 14, they also have the confidence of beating the Coogs last year. I think this game is going to show what kind of corner back TC Robinson is going to be against a very talented Adrian Peterson, if Robinson can shut him down then the Owls are in trouble. Garland has other weapons but if TC can take him man to man a couple of times to where he does not need as much help from the safeties this will be a way easier game to win. Garland is ranked number 10 in the state 5A rankings and they are a monster team to play, Lake Highland on beat them by a point last week and it was a low scoring game. The Cougars are going to have to give Ryan a lot of time to pick his shots in the pass game, the Coogs have the advantage of not having one good receiver but several and a very sure handed tight end. Powdrill and Cooper will have to dominate early for the pass game to work effectively, if they don't then the Owls can stay in nickel all night and foil the passing game. Hopefully Tommy will be back tonight, and hopefully the left side of the defense got an upgrade from last week. Garland is beatable and the Cougar team this year is really fast enough to hang with them but it has to be a no mistake night and the defense is going to have to be on it tonight. And for god sakes I hope Spradlin worked on onside kickoffs this week cause that is trademark Garland to do something like that. (credit Lone Star Gridiron for all stats)

Last weeks game against AHS was miserable not because we lost but because of all the rude people with umbrellas. Lets use some common sense this week if you have a beat up umbrella with metal sticking out then maybe you should bring something else, many kids were at risk from dummies with these ancient umbrellas they were using. If it quits raining put the umbrella up, I had one lady who only put her down the last 3 minutes of the game and she had the biggest one in the stadium and the rain had stopped by the half way through the 3rd quarter. The Cougars are going to need our help tonight and so if you can cheer please do as I was sitting in the middle of field and could hear nobody but a few cheering, let make it rowdy tonight, obnoxiously rowdy. Hopefully the girls will have good weather has to show off their mums tonight and if anybody wants to buy a fat blogger a garter for homecoming then I won't say no, LOL. Anyways have a great game lets cheer are asses off and lets see the Coogs hand it to Garland.

LSG CLASS 4A TOP 25 (Week 3)

1 Longview Lobos
2 Denton Guyer Wildcats
3 Sulphur Springs Wildcats
4 Austin Lake Travis Cavaliers
5 Waco Hewitt Midway Panthers
6 Ennis Lions
7 Denison Yellow Jackets
8 Everman Bulldogs
9 Angleton Wildcats
10 Texarkana Texas Tigers
11 Friendswood Mustangs
12 Richardson Pearce Mustangs
13 Dayton Broncos
14 Denton Ryan Raiders
15 Rockwall-Heath Hawks
16 Wolfforth Frenship Tigers
17 Dallas Highland Park Scots
18 El Paso Del Valle Conquistadores
19 Canutillo Eagles
20 Cibolo Steele Knights
21 Corpus Christi Calallen Wildcats
22 Abilene Cooper Cougars
23 Aledo Bearcats
24 Lake Dallas Falcons
25 Dallas Carter Cowboys (cred Lone Star Gridiron)

• Jason McGrew
• October 15, 2009 1:23 AM
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