Last night, I was at Rutledge stadium for the East Central Hornets and the Judson Rockets. I mentioned in my article yesterday that I was shocked that the Hornets were ranked so high by the SanAntonio Express News in the preseason rankings. East Central’s star running back, Chris Armstrong, didn’t play so it was hard…
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Week 3 – Holmes Huskies Vs Marshall Rams
Last night, I was at Farris stadium for a District 27-5A match-up between the Holmes Huskies and Marshall Rams. Marshall was featured in Week 6 on Thursday Night Lights last season and that particular game had what I considered the best finish of any of our television games. Kids dream about kicking a game winning…
Week 2 – Brandeis Broncos vs Warren Warriors
Last night, I was at Gustafson stadium for the Warren Warriors and Brandeis Broncos in a District 27-5A showdown. I was so relieved when I found out that Warren was the home team and that meant purple jerseys with white numbers…easy to see!!! Not like the game I worked in Week 0 when they wore…
Week 2 – Clark Cougars Vs O’Connor Panthers
Last night, I was at Farris stadium for a District 27-5A game between the Clark Cougars and the O’Connor Panthers. On Thursday night, I worked a game that was canceled in the 3rd quarter due to weather. That was the 2nd time that has happened to me since I started this gig in 1997. Well,…
Week 2 – Pleasanton Eagles Vs Lanier Voks
Last night, I was as at the Spring Sports complex for the Pleasanton Eagles Vs Lanier Voks. The last Lanier game I worked was last season was on Thursday Night Lights. In that game the running back, Isaac Cervantes, had 28 carries for 210 yards and 1 touchdown; incredible. But, he got injured in the…
Inside The Huddle – Texas Bob
Inside the Huddle is a place for my friends to write and share their passion for High School football. I have been a frequent visitor to Texas Bob’s football stadium database and am I sure you have too!! I literally just used it right now; I know where the Springs Sports complex is, I just…
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Yesterday afternoon, I was at the Alamodome for the first UTSA home football game this season against the Texas A&M Commerce Lions. Man, I was so happy to be in the 70 degree building cause on Thursday I was outside in the heat and Friday all we had was fans to cool us down in…
Week 1 – Alamo Heights Vs Clark
On Thursday night, I was at Farris stadium for the Alamo Heights Mules and the Clark Cougars. This was my first visit to Farris this year and at first I thought they were building a basketball stadium, but Ernie told me it is actually another aquatic venue which the school district will use to attract…
Week 1 – Judson Vs Steele
I was at a packed Lehnfoff stadium on Friday for the Judson Rockets and the Steele Knights. I expected Judson to play better than they did last week when they got crushed by Lake Travis. I didn’t expect Judson to score 35 points and be tied with Steele late in the game. Had Judson not…
Inside the Huddle – Derrick Hayes
Inside the Huddle is a place for my friends to write and share their passion for High School football. Had I not commented on a mysa.com High School football article, I would’ve never known about Derrick. An even stranger fact is we work at the same company but different locations. I am looking forward to…
Inside the Huddle – Virgil Peterson
Inside the Huddle is a place for my friends to write and share their passion for High School football. I have worked many games with Virgil Peterson. He has some great pipes; voice, that is!!! Not only is he always prepared for the games, but he also brings a lot of experience into the booth. …
Week 0 – Wagner Vs Reagan
Last night, I was at Comalander stadium for the Wagner Thunderbirds and the Reagan Rattlers. Last years game between these two teams produced 68 total points and 923 yards of total offense. This year, however, was a defensive masterpiece by both teams and was also the best game I worked in Week 0. In the…
Week 0 – Warren Vs MacArthur and Lake Travis Vs Judson
Warren Vs MacArthur On Thursday night, I was at Heroes stadium for the first Thursday Night Lights game this season between the Warren Warriors and the MacArthur Brahmas. The television games are broadcasted by Ernie Zuniga and Wane McGarity. This is my 4th year working alongside Ernie. That first game four years ago, I was…
Inside the Huddle – Mark Kusenberger
Inside the Huddle is a place for my friends to write and share their passion for High School football. I have worked many games and have taken several road trips with Mark. He has a great knowledge of the game and the players and has a knack for details. I really appreciate all of his…
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Since my last post last Sunday, I have been relaxing and watching a whole lot of Netflix!!! I blame my wife, but I am addicted to a Showtime series called Weeds. I am almost done with Season 3…there are 8 seasons!!! She wants me to watch Dexter and Battlestar Galactica!! I want to watch Falling…
Number 1 Steele Knights – Preseason Rankings from the Express News
I didn’t expect any other team but the Cibolo Steele Knights to be ranked number 1 in the preseason by the San Antonio Express. I mean, they were last team standing last season. But, the bigger question is, can the Steele Knights remain at this spot throughout the season? Anything can happen and that is…
No 2 Madison Mavericks – Preseason Rankings from the Express News
The Madison Mavericks are my “backyard team!” The Madison campus is less than 5 minutes from our house. Two weeks ago, my wife and I drove by the school and I saw the band practicing…that means one thing: FOOTBAL!!! I got goosebumps!!! FIFTEEN DAYS!!!!!!!! Out of all the High School football teams I have talked…
No 3 Smithson Valley Rangers – Preseason Rankings from the Express News
Welcome back to 5A football Smithson Valley. Good luck in district play against the Wagner Thunderbirds and the Judson Rockets. And, in non-district the Rangers play Brandeis and Madison. Man, they really have a tough schedule. It seems like every year, the Rangers make it to the playoffs with either one loss or an undefeated…
No 4 Brandeis Broncos – Preseason Rankings from the Express News
This year marks year number 5 for the Brandeis Broncos. Year 1…4 wins and 6 losses Year 2…12 wins and 2 losses Year 3…12 wins 3 losses (lost to Cibolo Steele in the playoffs) Year 4…11 wins and 2 losses (lost to Cibolo Steele in the playoffs) Those are some pretty amazing numbers. Wow!!! I…
How I got started as a TV statistician
I remember reading the press release in the San Antonio Express News that KMYS was going to broadcast Thursday night high school football games on television. I had my Thursday nights available as I only had radio games on Friday’s and Saturday’s. I was excited about this opportunity and wanted to become a part of…