PurpleNation Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, Pack13 said: Zone blocking was my least favorite as a lineman. I think it’s meant to mask a little of their inefficiencies. Young will be a terror this year. I just got this feeling. Kid is healthy. Another year older. Hopefully a little faster and stronger. Should be a lot of fun. Yeah he is in for a big season. That's why I'm glad they held him out this spring. He is going to be full go to start the season. I'm more worried about pass blocking then run blocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 Kordell Rodgers was defensive MVP for the Montreal Alouettes last pre-season game. He had 1 INT and 3 PBUs. If he can stay healthy and keep making plays. I think the NFL will come calling. He was 2nd in the NCAA last season defending passes when targeted. He just needs a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. b Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 1 hour ago, PurpleNation said: Kordell Rodgers was defensive MVP for the Montreal Alouettes last pre-season game. He had 1 INT and 3 PBUs. If he can stay healthy and keep making plays. I think the NFL will come calling. He was 2nd in the NCAA last season defending passes when targeted. He just needs a chance. He’s listed at 175 lbs. seems small for the nfl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 1 hour ago, mr. b said: He’s listed at 175 lbs. seems small for the nfl. He is on the smaller side as far as weight but does have the height and length. Ball skills are next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 We are in the off season condition now, getting ready for that big push in August. Killing the next two months will be a tough wait for HS football. https://www.facebook.com/reel/199925499620200?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 21 hours ago, PackAttack said: We are in the off season condition now, getting ready for that big push in August. Killing the next two months will be a tough wait for HS football. https://www.facebook.com/reel/199925499620200?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e It will be here before you know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Going make a comment here, as we are LESS than three months away from kicking off the 2023 HS football season. I think folks in the 7-5A DI recognize Lufkin will have some better talent this coming year. However, don't think they really believe Lufkin to be a true contender either. Several Longview fans don't, they say our our coaching staff is incapable of developing a winner. It has been said in several post so far this year, and some have been saying it for a few years now. Some Lufkin fans have express the same, so not going to lay it all on Longview folks. They certainly know what it takes to win though. It's really hard to read what some outsiders say, and the lack of respect for the Panther program, no matter the talent on this year's roster. Granted winning at Longview and Lancaster does seem like a long haul, it is for most anyone who travel to those stadiums. My hope is that Lufkin can surprise the unbelievers. Some Longview fans are even saying Lufkin won't be able to beat them over the next 6 to 7 years. That's not much respect for the future of Lufkin football. It is true there are many Lufkin doubters around, there is much to prove on many fronts. Lufkin for sure have not been Longview's equal by any stretch, and that it hard to see based on where the Lufkin program once stood 20 years ago. Just a misty memory which has faded quickly from the minds of many. Have to believe in what PurpleNation has been saying a long time, and what I saw 2 years ago from this group. Just saying, I don't think any of this years Lufkin group are afraid to play Longview or Lancaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 I've noticed a lot of schools are no longer playing a heavy 7 on 7 schedule. In other words, they get in a couple tourneys to try and qualify for State, and if they don't, then just go back to their offseason workouts. I think the days of just playing multiple 7 on 7 tournaments, just to be playing them, has tapered off, and maybe the new UIL rules for offseason workouts has had some emphasis there. Also, maybe a good way to avoid unnecessary injuries before a football season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack13 Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 I don’t blame fans for not being worried. You see these 9th grade teams dominate and then what. Talent is here. That’s evident in the 9th grade. You don’t see it result in wins on varsity. Lufkin should be playoffs every year. Talent isn’t getting developed. Lots of guys looking elsewhere to train. Whether they can actually get to those people is different but dudes in the program see it’s not cutting it. That’s why Longview isn’t scared. They see the athletes. They are just raw though and Longview's are developed. Lots not pretend either like those kids are all going to personal trainers there. They just have a strength coach on staff whose one job is the develop athletes. Lufkin has zero. I see 5A teams starting to have two one staff. 2 3A schools in the area have strength coaches. It’s time for Lufkin to catch up with the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 There is no reason for Lufkin to not have a qualified full time strength and conditioning coach. No reason at all except the AD doesn't think it's important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack13 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 I’ll say Nac doesn’t have one either. There are also plenty of good football programs without one. But I think more are turning to it. You see those teams tend to be healthier with less soft tissue injuries. I think this spring has shown Lufkin is good at getting soft tissue injuries with the amount of dudes that missed time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPPACK Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 5-6 year at most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, LPPACK said: 5-6 year at most? I'm going to say 7-3 at worst and 8-2 at best. Man, 7-5A is going to be some stout district. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LufkinPack Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 8 hours ago, PackAttack said: I'm going to say 7-3 at worst and 8-2 at best. Man, 7-5A is going to be some stout district. If we go 8-2 losing to Longview and Lancaster, then get bounced in the first round, that’s just as bad as the 5-5 and 6-4 seasons imo. That’s no improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. b Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Kedron Young committed to Notre Dame today. Not too bad for a Lufkin boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 42 minutes ago, mr. b said: Kedron Young committed to Notre Dame today. Not too bad for a Lufkin boy. Congratulations. Sure committing early. Anyway, congratulations again, not going to think out of the box on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack05 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 21 hours ago, PackAttack said: I've noticed a lot of schools are no longer playing a heavy 7 on 7 schedule. In other words, they get in a couple tourneys to try and qualify for State, and if they don't, then just go back to their offseason workouts. I think the days of just playing multiple 7 on 7 tournaments, just to be playing them, has tapered off, and maybe the new UIL rules for offseason workouts has had some emphasis there. Also, maybe a good way to avoid unnecessary injuries before a football season. Yes the new rules have changed things drastically in summer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack05 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 19 hours ago, PackAttack said: There is no reason for Lufkin to not have a qualified full time strength and conditioning coach. No reason at all except the AD doesn't think it's important. Unless they think they have Some one capable already on staff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack13 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, Pack05 said: Unless they think they have Simone capable already on staff ? I can tell right now. They do not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 20 minutes ago, Pack13 said: I can tell right now. They do not Well, they have a Varsity coaches who handle other positions working with powerlifting and strength training. Last season it was OLC Jeff Cook, DE Coach Chris Van Horn, DB Coach Sterling Stewart and WR Coach James Carver in those positions. Do not know if any of that has changed for 2023, but that's four coaches handling the weight training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack98 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Congrats to Young. Texas fan myself but ND is a great school to prepare for the NFL or life after Football. PA, With the transfer portal you have to get your spot locked in when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack13 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 24 minutes ago, PackAttack said: Well, they have a Varsity coaches who handle other positions working with powerlifting and strength training. Last season it was OLC Jeff Cook, DE Coach Chris Van Horn, DB Coach Sterling Stewart and WR Coach James Carver in those positions. Do not know if any of that has changed for 2023, but that's four coaches handling the weight training. Powerlifting and strength training are two different things. Lifting weights and training for sports are two complete different things. More coaches doesn’t mean better. I’ve heard what they do in the weight room. Dangerously under trained is what comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Pack13 said: Powerlifting and strength training are two different things. Lifting weights and training for sports are two complete different things. More coaches doesn’t mean better. I’ve heard what they do in the weight room. Dangerously under trained is what comes to mind. Well, I don't know either. Just saying, that's what they have there. Kids need to work hard if they want meaningful playing time. I know the coaches set required standards in the weight room. You get out of it what you put in to it. Probably 95% of the kids or more in the Varsity program are working hard doing the right things IMO. Their work ethic will separate them from the kids who don't put in the time, and it's why they start and play the minutes on Friday nights. I've never held much respect for the athletes who didn't take advantage of all that was afforded to them to become a proven winner in whatever they were participating. I always held myself to a standard to do my best in workouts, preparation and in competition. Maybe I wasn't a P5 player, but I played, and that experience sure carried me a long way in my personal life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted June 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 2023 7-on-7 Texas State Qualifying Tournament in Tyler at the Tyler SQT on June 10, 2023 @ Tyler's Lindsey Park. Entire field and start time. Pool Play will begin at 9:00 a.m., the state qualifying round will begin at 1:00 p.m. Pool locations are listed below. The top two teams will advance to the Division I 7-on-7 State Tournament in College Station. Pool A Greenville, Terrell, Tyler Legacy, Tyler Chapel Hill Pool B Tyler Legacy #2*, Hallsville, Crandall, Marshall Pool C Rockwall, Longview, Whitehouse, Garland Naaman Forest Pool D North Forney, Whitehouse #2*, LUFKIN, Mount Pleasant State Qualifying Round Pool A Winner vs Pool B Winner Pool C Winner vs Pool D Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 On 6/5/2023 at 11:21 PM, LPPACK said: 5-6 year at most? I'll bet whatever amount of money they win more then 5 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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