PackAttack Posted January 13 Author Report Share Posted January 13 9 minutes ago, mr. b said: I would think losing Penix to the draft was the major factor. His accuracy has probably made Polk a lot of dollars. IF Polk had not committed to the NFL draft, was hoping he would Transfer to Texas, now that Ewers is staying and Manning is sitting in the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pack13 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, wolfpack4life said: Good for him. I have a feeling this kid is going to take big strides in his play making ability this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack4life Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, Pack13 said: Good for him. I have a feeling this kid is going to take big strides in his play making ability this year. Lufkin's question won't be about what they have in between the lines. It'll be about the sidelines as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack13 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Lucky for him playing linebacker on defense can have a little more control over success than other positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 13 hours ago, wolfpack4life said: Lufkin's question won't be about what they have in between the lines. It'll be about the sidelines as usual. Yep. It is just hard for me to accept that those "sideline guys" can do anything different with this group than the past three seasons missing the playoffs. You don't just flip a switch and start winning. You build and maintain a winning programs, haven't seen much of that here in a long time. I just see some guys drawing a paycheck. IF this 2024 group does make the playoffs, I wager $100 they go maybe two rounds with those "sideline guys". There's not one piece of evidence that would indicate different. These kids have the talent to do much more, there is no doubt in my mind about it. However, I'm under no grand illusions that things suddenly become playoff contending in 2024 with this same leadership. Better?, yes, maybe? however the last three years sort of set the tone of what this staff can't accomplish with good talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 6 hours ago, wolfpack4life said: Kaden had an awesome Junior season for Lufkin. he led the team in tackles with 106, six for loss and one sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeout! Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 Jerrin Thompson will be transferring to Auburn next season and begin grad school. While he finishes out his football career. Wish him the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 2 hours ago, timeout! said: Jerrin Thompson will be transferring to Auburn next season and begin grad school. While he finishes out his football career. Wish him the best. Interesting move. Hope he does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 Dave Campbell's Texas Football released their Rankings for the best Texas HS football programs the last 6 years: All Classifications. Aledo was #1 with a 86-5 record and 5 State Titles. Carthage was #6 at 83-11, 6 State Titles. Longview came in at #34 with a 70-11 record, 1 State Title, Four 10 win seasons. They were ranked #32 last season. #81- A&M Consolidated (58-16) #209 - Huntsville (48-25) #472 - Tyler (32-32) Lufkin was ranked at #333 with a 40-25 record with one 10 win season. They were ranked #204 last year and fell 129 spots. https://www.texasfootball.com/article/2024/01/16/the-2024-texas-high-school-football-program-rankings-what-are-the-best-programs-in-texas-high-school-football?ref=article_preview_title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 On 1/12/2024 at 6:04 PM, PackAttack said: IF Polk had not committed to the NFL draft, was hoping he would Transfer to Texas, now that Ewers is staying and Manning is sitting in the wings. Sark is building something special at Texas. It is becoming the school that elite kids want to play at. They're absolutely killing it in the transfer portal. Texas has a legitimate chance to win the SEC year one and they probably should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 2024 Lufkin Panther Non district schedule" Week #1 - Longview Week # 3 - Nacogdoches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 41 minutes ago, PackAttack said: 2024 Lufkin Panther Non district schedule" Week #1 - Longview Week # 3 - Nacogdoches Any idea on week 2? I would guess consolidated maybe. I'm glad we get Longview right out the gate. I think the kids will be ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 Don't have an idea. Depends on if it's a 7 or 8 team district. Don't think not playing AMC or Legacy is out of the question. Don't see much change happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 How U I L Realignment works to achieve district and classification set ups every two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. b Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 The UIL cares nothing about high school athletes or their fans. There is no way they can justify a 3-4 hour one-way bus ride for an athletic event. If they did care, it would not be hard to sit down and develop a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 5 hours ago, mr. b said: The UIL cares nothing about high school athletes or their fans. There is no way they can justify a 3-4 hour one-way bus ride for an athletic event. If they did care, it would not be hard to sit down and develop a solution. There is no secret the metro areas, especially around the DFW and Conroe- The Woodlands -Houston areas carry a big sway over a rural area like East Texas, where there are only two 6A teams and two 5A DI schools total for football. Our East Texas area football landscape is dominated mostly by 5A DII classifications down. Lufkin and Tyler are in "no mans land" when it comes to the UIL and where they get located every two years. Longview is now back into 6A with Tyler Legacy, even they get crammed into the DFW East Metro area. It's a no win for East Texas schools at the 6A and 5A DI levels. It's so funny that in all other sports, the UIL will pair Lufkin with schools who mostly play football in 5A DII. The enrollments sure doesn't matter to the UIL when it comes to all other sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, PackAttack said: There is no secret the metro areas, especially around the DFW and Conroe- The Woodlands -Houston areas carry a big sway over a rural area like East Texas, where there are only two 6A teams and two 5A DI schools total for football. Our East Texas area football landscape is dominated mostly by 5A DII classifications down. Lufkin and Tyler are in "no mans land" when it comes to the UIL and where they get located every two years. Longview is now back into 6A with Tyler Legacy, even they get crammed into the DFW East Metro area. It's a no win for East Texas schools at the 6A and 5A DI levels. It's so funny that in all other sports, the UIL will pair Lufkin with schools who mostly play football in 5A DII. The enrolments sure doesn't matter to the UIL when it comes to all other sports. They need to do away with the pre split Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. b Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, PackAttack said: It's so funny that in all other sports, the UIL will pair Lufkin with schools who mostly play football in 5A DII. The enrollments sure doesn't matter to the UIL when it comes to all other sports. I agree. They could easily do this with football and play a 5a district. If they want more parity, they could easily split the divisions for the playoffs and just allow all teams to participate that first week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Evan Young just picked up a UTSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 23 Author Report Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, PurpleNation said: Evan Young just picked up a UTSA That is good news. Evan had 30 tackles from the secondary last year for the Pack D as a junior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 13 minutes ago, PackAttack said: That is good news. Evan had 30 tackles from the secondary last year for the Pack D as a junior. He's a solid football player and just as good of a kid too. That gives the 25 class 2 kids with FBS offers. With Preston it's just a matter of time. Also Gavin, Hooper and Alexander will all likely pick up FBS offers at some point. So in all that will be 6 kids and I expect a few others to sign to play at some level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Preston and Hooper just picked up UTEP offers. Bringing total to 4 FBS kids for the 25 class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackAttack Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 9 minutes ago, PurpleNation said: Preston and Hooper just picked up UTEP offers. Bringing total to 4 FBS kids for the 25 class Congratulation to both of those young men. The biggest question for me, will their talent be used wisely in 2024. It's a legit observation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleNation Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 4 hours ago, PackAttack said: Congratulation to both of those young men. The biggest question for me, will their talent be used wisely in 2024. It's a legit observation. I think the defense is going to be tough for offenses to deal with. Returning 9 starters and another 3-4 kids with experience. The offense will have the weapons but the offensive line is the question mark. Im optimistic that they will have a good season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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