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Week 1 thoughts and my love for 8-team districts
September 12, 2007A lot happened during Week 1 (aka the second week of the season). Here are my quick thoughts from last Friday night:
* District 6-3A may be the area's best district this season. I know it's still pretty early in the season, but four of the five teams are 2-0. And they've beaten teams like Decatur, Midland Christian and Midland Greenwood.
This week 6-3A may face its toughest test yet. Graham hosts a tough Abilene Wylie squad, Vernon takes on Mineral Wells (and Rams coach Bourquin, who Hall never beat when Bourquin was at Graham), and Burk hosts Springtown. Iowa Park, the only team at 0-2, may struggle some in non-district, but Coach Ellis will have the Hawks ready to go in a few weeks.
* Offenses light it up. As I wrote in today's paper, some teams who struggled in the first week scored tons this week. Some of that has to do with opponents (ex. Windthorst should score more against Lindsay than Holliday). But also I think there's quiet a bit of offensive talent this season. Munday and Archer City scored 60 points - and even though they weren't playing tough teams - that's mighty impressive.
* WFHS' defense struggles. That was the only downer if you were a fan of WFISD football. Rider had a gutsy comeback over Midland Lee, and Hirschi whipped Portales. I knew Everman is a good team, but Coach Pride cannot be happy entering his bye week after giving up 50 points. I bet they are much more stingy next week against Burkburnett.
AND FINALLY..
I wish every area district had eight teams. This week will be the last week for many 9-2A teams to get ready for non-district after next week's byes. Eight-team districts mean more games matter, and it also doesn't water down the playoffs (like District 5-3A, which has four teams and three advance).
And I know coaches like the extra game or two in non-district, but I think three games (plus those two scrimmages) are enough. And Oklahoma coaches won't give any complaining Texas coaches any sympathy. Some Okie districts start the second game of the season.
I know it's impossible for the UIL to have tons of 8-team districts, but I wouldn't mind this area getting a couple more when UIL realignment happens in February.
And check back at this blog Thursday night when I pick who I think will win several key games this weekend.
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