Denison vs. Marshall notes

****Denison-Marshall Game Notes****

First meeting ever between the Jackets and the Mavericks. The Jackets sport an all-time playoff record of 45-24-1 (.650). Denison is 37-0 in playoff games in which they have scored more than 21 points.

Denison
Set school record with 5,744 yards of total offense in 2008.
Set school record with 441.8 yards per game in 2008.
Set school record with 44.8 points per game in 2008.
Allowed 336.9 yards per game in 2008.

Through 12 games in 2009:
5,973 yards of total offense
Averaging 497.8 yards per game.
Averaging 46.9 points per game.
Allowing 264.8 yards per game (fewest since allowing 176.6 per game in 1997).

Playoff Game Records
Most Points in One Game: 61 vs. Richardson Pearce, 2009
Most Points Combined One Game: 89 vs. Richardson Pearce, 2009
Most Total Yards in One Game: 625 vs. Richardson Pearce, 2009
Most Rushing Yards in One Game: 351 by Reggie Hunt vs. Sweetwater, 1995
Most Passing Yards in One Game: 266 by Jordan Taylor vs. Dallas Lincoln, 2008
Most Receiving Yards in One Game: 126 by Cody Reeves vs. Dallas Lincoln, 2008

Team School Records
Most Yards Rushing in One Game: 613 vs. Paris, 2003
Most Yards Passing in One Game: 298 vs. Frisco Centennial, 2009
Most Total Yards in One Game: 628 vs. Paris, 2003
Most Points One Game: 75 vs. McKinney, 2009

D.J. Jones Career
31 games (has rushed for more than 100 yards in 25)
555-5089, 9.16 avg, 63 TD
Receiving: 40-568, 5 TD
Kickoff Returns: 13-403, 2 TD

School Records
Single Season Rushing - 2645 in 2008 (1st all-time)
Single Season Rushing TD - 35 in 2008 (2nd all-time only behind Reggie Hunt's 36 in 1995)
100-yard rushing games - 25 (2nd all-time - Corey Robertson 26)
Single Game Rushing - 432 vs. McKinney in 2008 (1st all-time)
Career Rushing - 5089 (2nd all-time only behind Corey Robertson's 5218)
Career Avg. Yards Per Game - 164.2 (school record is Corey Robertson's 163.1)
Career Avg. Yards Per Carry - 9.16 (school record is Reggie Hunt's 7.91)

Jordan Taylor Career
Rushing
285-2190, 35 TD
Passing (21 games)
217-345-14, 3220, 153.3 per game, 35 TD

School Records
Single Game Passing Yards - 298 vs. Frisco Centennial 2009 (1st all-time)
Single Game Passing TDs - 5 vs. Frisco Centennial 2009 (1st all-time)
Single Season Passing Yards - 1923 (1st all-time)
Single Season Passing TDs - 22 (1st all-time)
Career Passing Yards - 3220 (1st all-time)
Career Passing TDs - 35 (1st all-time)
Career Passing Yards Per Game - 153.3 (school record is 137.0 by Eric Chavez in 2007)
Career Completions - 217 (1st all-time)
Career Percentage - .629 (school record is Stanley Morrison's .540 pct.)

Cody Reeves Career
Rushing
28-451, 16.1 avg, 5 TD
Receiving
79-1108, 14.0 avg, 13 TD
Only third player in school history have over 1,000 yards receiving (2nd all-time receptions, only behind Warren Dade's 88)
Kickoff Returns
26-670, 25.8 avg, 2 TD
Punt Returns
30-485, 16.2 avg, 2 TD

Jimmay Mundine

School Records
Single Game TD receptions - 4 vs. Frisco Centennial in 2009 (1st all-time)
Single Game Yards Receiving - 191 vs. Frisco Centennial in 2009 (2nd all-time only behind Leslie DeHorney's 196 in 1982 against Dallas Adamson)
Single Season Yards Receiving - 912 (2nd all-time; Only behind Warren Dade's 949 his junior year in 1990)
Single Season TD receptions - 14 (1st all-time)
Single Season receptions - 43 (2nd all-time and only behind Leslie DeHorney's record 44 in 1982)

Information gathered by Kevin (the Wizard) Farr

Denison vs. Dallas Conrad

First meeting ever between the Jackets and the Tigers. Denison is 23-10-2 all-time against opponents from the Dallas Independent School District, including 6-2 in the postseason. The Jackets sport an all-time playoff record of 44-24-1 (.645). Denison is 36-0 in playoff games in which they have scored more than 21 points.

Denison
Set school record with 5,744 yards of total offense in 2008.
Set school record with 441.8 yards per game in 2008.
Set school record with 44.8 points per game in 2008.
Allowed 336.9 yards per game in 2008.

Through 11 games in 2009:
5,559 yards of total offense
Averaging 505.4 yards per game.
Averaging 46.6 points per game.
Allowing 283.0 yards per game (fewest in the last decade).

Playoff Game Records
Most Points in One Game: 61 vs. Richardson Pearce, 2009
Most Points Combined One Game: 89 vs. Richardson Pearce, 2009
Most Total Yards in One Game: 625 vs. Richardson Pearce, 2009
Most Rushing Yards in One Game: 351 by Reggie Hunt vs. Sweetwater, 1995
Most Passing Yards in One Game: 266 by Jordan Taylor vs. Dallas Lincoln, 2008
Most Receiving Yards in One Game: 126 by Cody Reeves vs. Dallas Lincoln, 2008

Team School Records
Most Yards Rushing in One Game: 613 vs. Paris, 2003
Most Yards Passing in One Game: 298 vs. Frisco Centennial, 2009
Most Total Yards in One Game: 628 vs. Paris, 2003
Most Points One Game: 75 vs. McKinney, 2009

D.J. Jones Career
30 games (has rushed for more than 100 yards in 24)
545-4934, 9.06 avg, 60 TD
Receiving: 40-568, 5 TD
Kickoff Returns: 13-403, 2 TD

School Records
Single Season Rushing - 2645 in 2008 (1st all-time)
Single Season Rushing TD - 35 in 2008 (2nd all-time only behind Reggie Hunt's 36 in 1995)
100-yard rushing games - 24 (2nd all-time - Corey Robertson 26)
Single Game Rushing - 432 vs. McKinney in 2008 (1st all-time)
Career Rushing - 4934 (2nd all-time only behind Corey Robertson's 5218)
Career Avg. Yards Per Game - 164.6 (school record is Corey Robertson's 163.1)
Career Avg. Yards Per Carry - 9.06 (school record is Reggie Hunt's 7.91)

Jordan Taylor Career
Rushing
283-2180, 35 TD
Passing (20 games)
211-336-13, 3070, 153.5 per game, 34 TD

School Records
Single Game Passing Yards - 298 vs. Frisco Centennial 2009 (1st all-time)
Single Game Passing TDs - 5 vs. Frisco Centennial 2009 (1st all-time)
Single Season Passing Yards - 1773 (1st all-time)
Single Season Passing TDs - 21 (1st all-time)
Career Passing Yards - 3070 (1st all-time)
Career Passing TDs - 34 (1st all-time)
Career Passing Yards Per Game - 153.5 (school record is 137.0 by Eric Chavez in 2007)
Career Completions - 211 (1st all-time)
Career Percentage - .628 (school record is Stanley Morrison's .540 pct.)

Cody Reeves Career
Rushing
27-443, 16.4 avg, 5 TD
Receiving
77-1070, 13.9 avg, 13 TD
Only third player in school history have over 1,000 yards receiving (2nd all-time receptions, only behind Warren Dade's 88)
Kickoff Returns
25-608, 24.3 avg, 2 TD
Punt Returns
27-448, 16.6 avg, 2 TD

Jimmay Mundine

School Records
Single Game TD receptions - 4 vs. Frisco Centennial in 2009 (1st all-time breaking Warren Dade's record of three in 1990)
Single Game Yards Receiving - 191 vs. Frisco Centennial in 2009 (2nd all-time only behind Leslie DeHorney's 196 in 1982 against Dallas Adamson)
Single Season Yards Receiving - 817 (2nd all-time; Only behind Warren Dade's 949 his junior year in 1990)
Single Season TD receptions - 13 (tied for 1st Warren Dade's 13 in 1990)
Single Season receptions - 42 (2nd all-time and only two behind Leslie DeHorney's record 44 in 1982)

Dallas Conrad History

Emmett J. Conrad High School was built in 2006. The school is named after Dr. Emmett J. Conrad, the first black man elected to the DISD board of trustees. He served on the board from 1967 to 1977, and was later elected to the Texas Board of Education in 1984, where he served until his 1993 death. He was also a surgeon at St. Paul Medical Center.The first class to graduated from Emmett J. Conrad High School was the Class of 2009 and their graduation was on May 30,2009 at Loos Fieldhouse.
The school was built as part a $1.37 billion bond program approved by voters in January 2002.
The school was only for grades 9-10 in its first year. Towards the end of the 2008-2009 school year Conrad was announced as academically acceptable for the 2009-2010 school year.

School uniforms
Conrad High School requires its students to wear school uniforms. The Texas Education Agency specifies that the parents and/or guardians of students zoned to a school with uniforms may apply for a waiver to opt out of the uniform policy so their children do not have to wear the uniform; parents must specify 'bona fide' reasons, such as religious reasons or philosophical objections.

E. H. Hanby Stadium

Address: 410 E. Davis -- Mesquite, Texas 75149 Map Link

Owner: Mesquite ISD Track: Yes
County: Dallas Soccer: No
Capacity: 11950 Video Scoreboard: Yes
Stadium Type: High School Playing Surface Artificial
Year Opened: 1956
Wheel Chair Accessibility:
Home Team(s): Mesquite High School, West Mesquite H. S, North Mesquite H. S, Mesquite Poteet H., Mesquite Horn H. S,
Comments:
Renovated in 2002. Outstanding facility with 1350 chair back seats on Home side. State of the art press box with Suites, large coaches rooms, video porch, scout/media/press area for 50 guests. Remodeled dressing rooms. Exit I-635 at eastbound Military Pkwy. for two miles.


Denison stats and info provided by Kevin Farr

2009 Battle of the Ax

History: The Sherman-Denison Football rivalry began in 1901…(as far as has been discovered) a rivalry that has become a tradition for both communities and both schools. This is the longest continuous rivalry among all high schools in the state of Texas. Sherman won the first game. There were three games not played during World War I, one game not played during the 20’s and one game not played in the 30’s. Originally, and for many years to follow, the game was played on the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day. It did not take long for the rivalry to take a negative turn, involving much vandalism and property destruction. Everyone was concerned, but only one individual took positive action-Jack Barker, a Denison businessman. Mr. Barker, owner of a small ice cream parlor and store on Main Street across from the old Denison High School, wanted to create a symbol that represented good sportsmanship and excellence in the athletic competitions between the two schools. The game has come to be called the Battle of the Ax, its symbol the ax. The ax is awarded yearly to the school that wins the football game between Sherman and Denison. The scores and years are engraved on the blade. When both sides of the blade are filled, the school with the most victories will keep the original ax. The first game for the AX was played in 1949. Mr. Barker wanted a symbol that represented a spirit of never quitting. Although only one team wins the AX, both teams win the spirit of the AX.

Overall Series Record: 65-37-8 led by Sherman
1901: Sherman 12, Denison 0
1901: Tie 5-5
1901: Sherman 1, Denison 0
1902: Sherman 15, Denison 6
1902: Tie 0-0
1903: Sherman 11, Denison 0
1904: Sherman 5, Denison 0
1904: Denison 11, Sherman 5
1904: Denison 1, Sherman 0
1905: Sherman 23, Denison 0
1906---Denison 5, Sherman 0
1906---Denison 5, Sherman 0
1908: Sherman wins
1908: Sherman wins
1910: Denison 6, Sherman 0
1911: Sherman wins
1912---Sherman 13, Denison 0
1912---Sherman 13, Denison 6
**2 games played in 1906 & 1912
1913---Sherman 41, Denison 0
1914---Sherman 12, Denison 0
1915---Sherman 71, Denison 0
1916---Sherman 30, Denison 0
1917---Sherman 25, Denison 0
1918-1919---no games
UIL FORMS HERE
1920---Sherman 41, Denison 0
1921---Sherman 6, Denison 2
1922---Denison 19, Sherman 5
1923---Sherman 38, Denison 0
1924---Sherman 21, Denison 0
1925---Sherman 78, Denison 0
1926---Sherman forfeit to Denison
Denison 1, Sherman 0
1927---no game
1928---Sherman 14, Denison 0
1929---Sherman 32, Denison 0
1930---no game
1931---Sherman 18, Denison 2
1932---Sherman 19, Denison 6
1933---Sherman 6, Denison 0
1934---Denison 7, Sherman 2
1935---Sherman 61, Denison 0
1936---Denison 7, Sherman 6
1937---Sherman 27, Denison 13
1938---Sherman 6, Denison 6*
1939---Sherman 13, Denison 0
1940---Sherman 20, Denison 7
1941---Sherman 7, Denison 7*
1942---Denison 45, Sherman 6
1943---Sherman 7, Denison 7*
1944---Sherman 6, Denison 6*
1945---Denison 21, Sherman 13
1946---Denison 13, Sherman 6
1947---Denison 39, Sherman 7
1948---Denison 21, Sherman 6
1949---Sherman 13, Denison 7
1950---Sherman 14, Denison7
1951---Denison 26, Sherman 7
1952---Denison 15, Sherman 0
1953---Sherman 41, Denison 6
1954---Sherman 27, Denison 6
1955---Denison 27, Sherman 13
1956---Denison 49, Sherman 0
1957---Sherman 20, Denison 13
1958---Sherman 8, Denison 6
1959---Sherman 22, Denison 0
1960---Sherman 18, Denison 13
1961---Sherman 0, Denison 0*
1962---Sherman 20, Denison 0
1963---Denison 18, Sherman 9
1964---Denison 28, Sherman 8
1965---Denison 21, Sherman 6
1966---Denison 17, Sherman 11
1967---Sherman 36, Denison 15
1968---Denison 28, Sherman 7
1969---Sherman 31, Denison 12
1970---Sherman 28, Denison 8
1971---Sherman 30, Denison 8
1972---Sherman 21, Denison 0
1973---Sherman 14, Denison 13
1974---Sherman 28, Denison 12
1975---Sherman 29, Denison 14
1976---Sherman 37, Denison 14
1977---Sherman 51, Denison 7
1978---Sherman 24, Denison 17
1979---Sherman 10, Denison 0
1980---Sherman 14, Denison 14*
1981---Sherman 34, Denison 0
1982---Denison 28, Sherman 10
1983---Sherman 21, Denison 14
1984---Denison 23, Sherman 6
1985---Denison 39, Sherman 6
1986---Denison 31, Sherman 0
1987---Sherman 21, Denison 14
1988---Sherman 33, Denison 16
1989---Sherman 33, Denison 0
1990---Sherman 38, Denison 26
1991---Denison 28, Sherman 7
1992---Sherman 27, Denison 16
1993---Sherman 28, Denison 21
1994---Sherman 21, Denison 0
1995---Denison 16, Sherman 7
1996---Denison 35, Sherman 19
1997---Denison 31, Sherman 14
1998---Sherman 19, Denison 7
1999---Sherman 52, Denison 10
2000---Denison 10, Sherman 7
2001---Sherman 35, Denison 20
2002---Sherman 33, Denison 7
2003---Denison 59 Sherman 33
2004---Denison 24, Sherman 10
2005---Denison 23, Sherman 21
2006---Sherman 48, Denison 44
2007---Denison 44, Sherman 43
2008---Denison, 34, Sherman 17
2009---




2009 Notes: Since the UIL formed in 1920 (modern era) Sherman leads the series 50-31-6

Overall, the 111th meeting in the longest running continuous series in the state of Texas. Sherman leads the all-time series 65-37-8. This will be the eighth time the Grayson County rivals have met in the final week of the regular season with the district championship on the line. Denison holds a 4-1-2 edge in those meetings. The Jackets captured the district title with wins in the 2008, 1997, 1996 and 1946 contests. The two teams tied in 1943 and 1961 while Sherman’s lone victory in those district championship games was in 1950.
Denison has won four of the last five meetings, with the only loss in that span coming in a 48-44 thriller at Munson Stadium in 2006 when the Jackets were throwing into the end zone for the win on the final two plays of the game. Two years ago, Jordan Taylor came on in relief at quarterback in the second half to lead the Jackets back from a 19-point deficit with 10 minutes remaining. Taylor accounted for over 200 yards of offense on Denison’s final three drives and scored all three Jacket touchdowns in the final period. Last year with Taylor returning from a broken collarbone, D.J. Jones rushed for a Battle of the Ax record 295 yards and two touchdowns while also adding a 79-yard kickoff return for a score.

Sherman:

Madison Carter Career Numbers

Passing 245-399-3546-35TD-8INT
trails only Patrick Hagan (4,094) & Trey Carter (3,815) in passing yds trails only Trey Carter (40) in Passing TDs
has thrown less INT than any SHS QB with 200+ pass attempts, closest is Trey Carter-17 INT

Rushing 236-1242-26TD
5.3 YPC is highest amongst SHS QB's, Patrick Hagan (4.5)
Career rushing yds for QB is 2nd only to Patrick Hagan (1,888)
26 TD's is second only to Patrick Hagan (30)

4,788 combined yardage is second only to Patrick Hagan (5,972)
61 Passing / Rushing TD's ranks 1st, Patrick hagan is 2nd with 56 combined (30 P/ 26 R)
only other player in SHS history to account for 60+ TD's, Waymon James with 61 (54 R, 5 Rec, 2 KR)


This Battle of Ax....

Only 8th time in history that 2 have met in final game of regular season for district title...

1943 @ SHS 7-7 SHS won game and title on pentrations
1946 @ DHS 13-6 DHS won
1950 @ DHS 14-7 SHS won, forced 3 way tie between SHS, DHS, and Paris...those schools werent allowed to vote...other district schools voted SHS as dist champs

1961 @ SHS 0-0 DHS won game and title on pentrations
1996 @ DHS 35-19 DHS won
1997 @ SHS 31-14 DHS won
2008 @ SHS 34-17 DHS won

Denison:

Set school record with 5,744 yards of total offense in 2008.
Set school record with 441.8 yards per game in 2008.
Set school record with 44.8 points per game in 2008.
Allowed 336.9 yards per game in 2008.
Through 9 games in 2009:
4,468 yards of total offense
Averaging 496.4 yards per game.
Averaging 45.4 yards per game.
Allowing 264.7 yards per game (fewest in the last decade).

D.J. Jones Career
28 games (has rushed for more than 100 yards in 22)
504-4670, 9.27 avg, 56 TD
Receiving: 32-475, 5 TD
Kickoff Returns: 13-403, 2 TD
School Records
Single Season Rushing - 2645 in 2008 (1st all-time)
Single Season Rushing TD - 35 in 2008 (2nd all-time only behind Reggie Hunt's 36 in 1995)
100-yard rushing games - 22 (3rd all-time - Corey Robertson 26, Chris Robertson 24)
Single Game Rushing - 432 vs. McKinney in 2008 (1st all-time)
Career Rushing - 4670 (2nd all-time only behind Corey Robertson's 5218)
Career Avg. Yards Per Game - 166.8 (school record is Corey Robertson's 163.1)
Career Avg. Yards Per Carry - 9.27 (school record is Reggie Hunt's 7.91)
Most Rushing Yards ever by a Jacket against Sherman - 295 in 2008
Career Numbers vs. Sherman
43 carries, 440 yards, 10.2 avg., 4 TD

Jordan Taylor Career
Rushing
248-1908, 30 TD
Passing (18 games)
186-305-13, 2659, 147.7 per game, 29 TD
School Records
Single Game Passing Yards - 298 vs. Frisco Centennial 2009 (1st all-time, breaking his own mark of 266 vs. Dallas Lincoln in 2008)
Single Game Passing TDs - 5 vs. Frisco Centennial 2009 (1st all-time)
Single Season Passing Yards - 1362 (2nd all-time; Eric Chavez holds record with 1370 in 2007)
Single Season Passing TDs - 16 (1st all-time)
Career Passing Yards - 2659 (1st all-time)
Career Passing TDs - 29 (1st all-time)
Career Passing Yards Per Game - 147.7 (school record is 137.0 by Eric Chavez in 2007)
Career Completions - 186 (2nd all-time only behind Stanley Morrison's 204)
Career Percentage - .610 (school record is Stanley Morrison's .540 pct.)
Career Numbers vs. Sherman
Rushing: 28-89, 5 TD
Passing: 20-30-0, 243 yards, 1 TD

Cody Reeves Career
Rushing
25-414, 16.6 avg, 5 TD
Receiving
74-980, 13.2 avg, 10 TD
Only two players in school history have over 1,000 yards receiving (Warren Dade and Leslie DeHorney)
Kickoff Returns
25-608, 24.3 avg, 2 TD
Punt Returns
27-448, 16.6 avg, 2 TD

Jimmay Mundine
School Records
Single Game TD receptions - 4 vs. Frisco Centennial in 2009 (1st all-time breaking Warren Dade's record of three in 1990)
Single Game Yards Receiving - 191 vs. Frisco Centennial in 2009 (2nd all-time only behind Leslie DeHorney's 196 in 1982 against Dallas Adamson)
Single Season Yards Receiving - 740 (4th all-time; Only 16 yards behind Warren Dade senior year for 3rd; Dade holds record with 949 his junior year in 1990)
Single Season TD receptions - 12 (2nd all-time only behind Warren Dade's 13 in 1990)
Single Season receptions - 36 (5th all-time and only eight behind Leslie DeHorney's record 44 in 1982)

Defensive Career Numbers
Stacey Golston 146 tackles, 4.5 sacks (2nd year to start)
Jacquawlin Arps 130 tackles, 14.5 sacks (3rd year)
Devonte Kemp 124 tackles, 11.5 sacks (3rd year)
Cody Reeves 113 tackles, 7 interceptions, 8 blocked kicks (3rd year)
Aaron Morrison 107 tackles, 13 sacks (3rd year)
Jimmay Mundine 103 tackles, 12.5 sacks (3rd year)

My Game Prep for Denison vs. McKinney next week

Denison vs. McKinney Game Notes 10/2/2009

Denison leads the series 25-17-5.

McKinney is 3-12-1 at Munson Stadium

This will be Bobby Reyes first trip to Munson Stadium as the head coach of the Lions

McKinney head coaches with winning records vs. Denison:
W.R. Graham, 1920 (1-0)
W.K. Wells, 1926-28 (2-1)
Noble Atkins, 1933-1937 (2-1-1)
Charles Qualls, 1959-1961 (3-0)
(Ron Poe was 7-7)

Charles Qualls (’60) and Ron Poe (’73, ’86) are the only two coaches to ever leave Munson Stadium with victories.

McKinney’s highest point total at Munson Stadium is 35 back in 1960
Denison’s highest point total vs. McKinney at Munson Stadium is 54 back in 1944
Most combined points between McKinney and Denison at Munson Stadium is 85 in 1992.
Most combined points overall between the two schools came last year (129) when Denison won 65-64 at Ron Poe Stadium.

McKinney, formerly a perennial powerhouse hasn’t won a playoff game since 1993.
McKinney’s record since the UIL formed in 1920 is 509-374-39

Fall from Grace:
1960’s: 84-25-3
1970’s: 78-29
1980’s: 77-35
1990’s: 68-39
2000’s: 39-58

Ron Poe was 222-105 at McKinney from 1971-2000 (11 District Championships, 8 Bi-District Championships, 3 Area Championships, 3 Quarterfinal Championships, 2 Semifinal Championships (’79, ’86), 1 State Championship (’79).

Since then: 32-54, no championships in 8 seasons.
Rusty Dowling was 8-12
Todd McVey was 17-24
Bobby Reyes is 7-18

Assessment: Under Reyes, when McKinney gets into a scoring fest (90 or more combined points), they are 0-7.



McKinney’s Top 5 Scoring Teams since UIL in 1920
1. 2009, 45.25 per game (0-4)
2. 2008, 44.45 per game (4-7)
3. 1991, 35.54 per game * (10-3) District, Bi-District, Area Champions
4. 1986, 35.38 per game *(14-2) State Runner-Up
5. 1992, 34.90 per game (7-3)

McKinney’s Least 5 Defenses since UIL in 1920
1. 2009, 61.50 per game (0-4)
2. 2008, 44.55 per game (4-7)
3. 1944, 37.56 per game (0-9)
4. 1995, 31.40 per game (5-5)
5. 2003, 31.30 per game (2-8)

The last time the Lions were 0-4 was in 2003 under 1st year coach Todd McVey when McKinney was in 5A. 8th time in the 89 seasons to be 0-4. Other years were: 1935, 1943, 1944, 1949, 1952, 2002, 2003

The last time the Lions were 0-5 was in 1952 (eventually 1-9). They were also 0-5 in 1944 (eventually 0-9); 1943 (3-7); 

Gunter at Howe notes

Howe leads the series 17-8 and have outscored Gunter 511-377. The first game was played on 11/1/1935 (Howe won 21-6)

Howe is 10-4 vs. Gunter at Bulldog Stadium but have lost 3 straight at home and the last Howe home win came 10/18/1996 (21-7).

Gunter has won 7 consecutive meetings starting 10/27/2000. Before that date, Howe had a commanding 17-1 lead in the series having only lost in 1958 (42-0) and won 12 straight from 1935-1948. Van Alstyne has also won 7 consecutive games with Howe. The record losing streak vs. one opponent is 9. Whitewright had won 9 straight (1999-2007) before Howe stopped the streak last season with a 30-20 win. Wolfe City won 9 consecutive meetings from 1961-1995. Howe stopped that streak in 1998 with a 52-20 win.

Howe is 3-1 for the first time since 1998 (that team went 10-2 and won the District Championship and Bi-District Championship).

The 3 wins matches the highest total for any Howe team since 2003 (6-6). 6 wins are the most in this decade (2000, 2003).

Howe has outscored their opponents 86-70 so far in 2009. The last Howe team to outscore their opponents for an entire season was the 2000 Dogs that found themselves in the playoffs.

Stony Coffman's 11th win as the Howe Head Coach ties Terry Davis for 9th all-time in wins.

Most Howe Head Coach Wins:
51 - Norman Dickey
41 - Jim Fryar
34 - Davey DuBose
29 - John "Buck" Smith
18 - Leslie Walden
16 - Jack Osborn
James "Blackie" Wade
Joey McQueen
13 - L.B. Morris
12 - Curtis Christian
11 - Terry Davis
- Stony Coffman

Howe's Fall from Grace:
1980's: 70-37
1990's: 55-49
2000's: 31-66 (most losses in any decade; least wins in any full decade)

Mid-summer Ranger Grades and Prediction about 2nd 1/2

Lineup:
1. Ian Kinsler, C- ; needs to stop trying to hit HR's evertime up. Take a pitch now and then and hit a ground ball for a change. Has made great strides in the field though and that keeps him from failing.
2. Michael Young, A- ; Steady as a rock. Will always hit near .310 and give you 200 hits when healthy. Transition to 3b has been great. Lack of average with runners on keeps him from A+
3. Josh Hamilton, D ; has been complete failure so far this season. I know, he's been injured for 1/2 of the first half, but even when healthy has not produce. He is the catalyst for this team and he has been far below expected.
4. Nelson Cruz, A- ; very streaky hitter who can flat out tag the ball. But goes in to mini-slumps against teams that scout him well. Expect a MAJOR drop-off in the 2nd half when most teams finally scout him correctly. Great arm in the field, but not a superb outfielder.
5. Hank Blalock, B- ; lots of power, and heck...he's healthy! His on-base percentage is awful (like most of this team). His defense at first base so far is average.
6. Marlon Byrd, A- ; Marlon is maxing out what Marlon can do. He's not a superstar but he's been consistent. An above average flyball chaser with an underaverage arm. But he's been consistent.
7. Chris Davis, F ; complete failure at the major league level. His superb defensive skills keep him from getting G.
8. Jarrod Saltalamaccia, B ; for a very young kid, he's done a remarkable job behind the plate. His bat will continue to develop, but for now for what he is...it's not that bad.
9. Elvis Andrus, A ; okay, so he's great defensively, he's held his own with the bat. For what we thought we'd get from him...I'd say an A is very worthy.

Starting Five:
1. Kevin Millwood, A ; Started very strong and has continued to be very strong in the early stages of the heat. He's been the ace Texas has always wanted him to be.
2. Vicente Padilla, C+ ; he's a nutcase. One great start, one weird one, followed by a mediocre one, followed by a masterpiece. Who is this guy? He has all the stuff to be very very good, but not sure he cares.
3. Brandon McCarthy, D ; he has stuff, but is as fragile as Aunt Wilma. He continues to make the Danks trade look like a complete failure.
4. Matt Harrison, C- ; can't be consistent. Walks way too many for a guy who can't strikeout fragile Aunt Wilma. Can throw groundballs but his injury has kept his progress from showing.
5. Scott Feldman A+ ; Came in as the 6th starter, but has been nearly as good as Millwood if not better. His sinking cutter makes him a groundout machine. If he can maintain his effectiveness, the Rangers have a GREAT back end of the rotation guy.

Bullpen:
Frank Francisco, A- ; has been largely dominant when healthy. But that keeps him from getting an A+.
C.J. Wilson, C- ; I want to fail him so bad because he makes me want to pull my hair out. His Mitch Williams-esque flair for the dramatic and quirky attitude makes me wish we could trade him to the Cubs for Rafael Palmeiro just as Grieve did with Mitch Williams. Oh well, we're stuck with him and this bullpen will live and die with this guy.
Eddie Guardado, F ; At his age, he's the best left-handed bullpen advisor in the league, but unfortunately he's still being paid to get outs and he's awful at that.
Darren O'Day, A+ ; where's the evidence to give him anything but a perfect grade?
Derrick Holland, B- ; His stats are no where near proof of the talent he possesses. I would trust him in a heart beat before C.J. in the same situations. But he's still inexperienced and needs more time to get beat around a little bit. He'll be fine.
Jason Jennings, B+ ; has been surprisingly steady and effective now that he's healthy. The fact that his placement on the 40 man last year cost us Armando Gallaraga will forever keep him for getting an A.

The Rangers should come back to what we expect them to be in the 2nd 1/2. The pitching will falter and the hitting will get better. Kinsler and Hamilton have to lead this team to get them on track. Both are horribly impatient and need to take more pitches. This team has to walk more and hit better with runners in scoring position and stop relying on the mulit-HR game to get them by. But it's all about pitching and the Rangers are not there....yet. They have talented arms...but not ready for the ups and downs of the pennant race. They also have no money to go and get help. This is what it is...and I'm afraid it's just not enough. Rangers finish 7.5 games out of first behind the Angels and barely ahead of the Mariniers. I hope I'm wrong.

What Does Your Music Library Say About You??

What Does Your Music Library Say About You??
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1. Put Your iTunes on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds
4. Put the artist and any comments in brackets after the song name.
5. Tag at least 10 friends
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1. What do your friends think of you?
Manic Depression – Jimi Hendrix

2. If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say?
Flake – Jack Johnson

3. How would you describe yourself?
Take Your Time, Son – Doyle Bramhall

4. What do you like in a guy/girl?
You Can Make it if you Try – Buddy Guy

5. How do you feel today?
One Day at a Time – Willie Nelson

6. What is your life’s purpose?
Muzzle – The Smashing Pumpkins

7. What is your motto?
Baby What You Want Me to Do – Jimmy Reed

8. What do you think about very often?
Give It Up – ZZ Top

9. What is 2 + 2?
If Everyone Cared - Nickelback

10. What do you think of your best friend?
Domino – Van Morrison

11. What is your life story?
Groovin’ – Young Rascals

12. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Cold Sweat, Pt. 1 – James Brown

13. What do you think of when you see the person you like?
The Treasure Untold – Buddy Guy

14. What did you dance to at your wedding?
Tumbling Dice – The Rolling Stones

15. What will they play at your funeral?
Slip Slidin’ Slim – Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

16. What is your hobby/interest?
Amy – Pure Prairie League


17. What is your biggest fear?
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed – The Allman Brothers

18. What is your biggest secret?
Feelin’ Alright – Joe Cocker


19. What do you think of your friends?
Take it or Leave it - Jet