Monday, December 29, 2008

Thought Provoking

I visit sixmanfootball.com often. There is a thread there right now asking for you to name the top 5 games in Texas Six-Man ball for 2008. Very thought provoking and very difficult. I cheated and listed six games. Check it out and list your top 5 (if you can name just five).

Don Hardin
Abilene, TX

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Merry Christmas

My wish for each of you is have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To those of you that are inclined to make new year resolutions, make it something attainable so you will at least give it some sort of attention.

We all have some conflict in our lives. My hope is that each of us can work toward resolving whatever our part is. If you are to be angry, be angry with the devil and not the person(s). I am not one for passing advice to another but I will say this, as you try to resolve conflict one would do well to remember that how you say it will be equally as important as what you say.

Don Hardin
Abilene, TX

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Same old same old??????

What are the chances of seeing the same four teams that just played for the Division 1 and Division 2 Championships in the finals again next season? I would not say impossible. I suppose that whoever gets there is more than worthy. I have said it before and I will say it again, I like to see new blood.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Faces of Six-man

You are invited to visit http://facesofsixman.blogspot.com

Championship Weekend means Triumph and Tragedy

It happens every season. Two teams started out their season with lofty expectations of winning a championship. They reap a reward of advancing to the state playoffs by virtue of winning their district or finishing second place. It is a well deserved privilege to advance into a tournament that will pit the best of the best against each other until there are only two teams left vying to be Champions. Modern day gladiators, they are put on stage for the entire world to watch. On that fate filled day, one team will realize great triumph with a victory while tragedy falls upon the team that falls in defeat.

Many will read this and say the description is too harsh. Perhaps it is but I tell you the members that do not win on that day feel like they have been shot in the gut at close range. Yes, they should realize that it is a wonderful thing to have played at that level for truly it is. With time, they will hopefully realize, it was a significant accomplishment to just be in that venue.

December 13th, 2008 such a thing happened. The Borden County Coyotes defeated the Woodson Cowboys 54 to 8 in the Division 2 State Championship and a couple of hours later Strawn defeated Follett in the Division 1 State Championship. For Woodson, the loss was the second year in a row that they advanced to the finals and left without what they had come for. There are many teams that envy the Cowboys two straight appearances in the Championship game. The hurt remains. Follett closed a wonderful season with their first appearance in a Six-Man Championship. They had lost to Strawn 46-0 earlier in the year and were beaten this game 58 to 29. A much better showing but the hurt remains.

Borden County and Strawn with their victories were able to claim the prize and joy of being crowned State Champions. It happens every year that there are victors and those who fall in defeat. Next season will be no different. Prepare now.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Division 2 Championship at 2:00 PM

The Division 2 Championship game will be played at 2:00 PM December 13th. Sorry for the error.

Texas High School Six-Man State Championship Games

Division 1

Follett vs. Strawn
Saturday December 13th 7:00 PM
Lowery Field in Lubbock

Follett (11-2)
week 0 Strawn 46 Follett 0
week 1 Follett 57 Hart 6
week 2 Follett 54 Miami 0
week 3 Follett 45 Kress 0
week 4 Follett 55 Northside 48
week 5 Follett 57 Throckmorton 46
week 6 Valley 30 Follett 28
week 7 Follett 50 Fort Elliott 0
week 9 Follett 64 McLean 22
week 10 Follett 61 Happy 12
week 12 Follett 56 Ropes 30
week 13 Follett 44 Meadow 39
week 14 Follett 64 Fort Davis 42

Strawn (13-1)
week 0 Strawn 46 Follett 0
week 1 Strawn 72 Prairie Lea 0
week 2 Strawn 62 Zephyr 14
week 3 Strawn 64 Eden 16
week 4 Strawn 54 Woodson 0
week 6 Strawn 72 May 28
week 7 Strawn 62 Rising Star 8
week 8 Strawn 54 Blanket 0
week 9 Gordon 60 Strawn 30
week 10 Strawn 60 Gustine 8
week 11 Strawn 83 Richland Springs 72
week 12 Strawn 60 Saint Jo 8
week 13 Strawn 89 Gordon 58
week 14 Strawn 102 Abbott 70


Division 2

Borden County vs. Woodson
Saturday December 13th 3:00 PM
Wolfforth Friendship

Borden County (13-0)
week 0 Borden County 40 New Home 12
week 2 Borden County 48 Wellman-Union 0
week 3 Borden County 56 Rule 24
week 4 Borden County 70 Klondike 20
week 5 Borden County 74 Sterling City 40
week 6 Borden County 57 Buena Vista 12
week 7 Borden County 60 Grandfalls-Royalty 8
week 8 Borden County 59 Sands 14
week 9 Borden County 54 Westbrook 6
week 11 Borden County 62 Klondike 16
week 12 Borden County 64 Sanderson 18
week 13 Borden County 64 Sierra Blanca 36
week 14 Borden County 52 Silverton 6

Woodson (10-4)
week 0 May 50 Woodson 42
week 1 Woodson 55 Newcastle 44
week 2 Throckmorton 58 Woodson 8
week 3 Woodson 75 Rising Star 40
week 4 Strawn 54 Woodson 0
week 5 Northside 64 Woodson 7
week 6 Woodson 58 Lueders-Avoca 8
week 8 Woodson 76 Paint Creek 6
week 9 Woodson 56 Rule 8
week 10 Woodson 48 Bryson 0
week 11 Woodson 57 Blackwell 12
week 12 Woodson 71 Fannindel 27
week 13 Woodson 38 Highland 24
week 14 Woodson 101 Walnut Springs 63

Sunday, December 7, 2008

History happened on November 4th, 2008

November 4th, was a historic day. You might be jumping to conclusions and I may be jumping to conclusions as well. What I am talking about is the fact that the Federal Communications Commission decided to open the unused radio airwaves between broadcast TV channels for wireless broadband service. I believe this is GREAT NEWS for six-man communities!

The FCC's vote on this should allow broadband services to underserved areas. Timing is everything. The vote will allow companies to sell devices that use these airwaves, known as "white spaces," after the nation's transition to digital television broadcasts in February of 2009.

People in the know say these airwaves are ideal for broadband because they have stronger signals than Wi-Fi. They could be especially valuable in extending high-speed Internet service in rural areas, which typically have little or no service. It should be a better service and also cheaper.

Stay tuned.

Title Picks

Division 1
Strawn 66 Follett 42

Division 2
Borden County 68 Woodson 58

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Title Games

Division 1
Strawn vs. Follett

Division 2
Borden County vs. Woodson

Dates and Sites TBD

Old School

Old school. That is where I am from. When it comes to football I like defensive games. I don't get to see as many as I would like now days.

Last night two teams went over 100 points. I hate that. I want to see football, not a circus. I have been told I need to get over it. I have been told the scores will get higher. Well, maybe that is true but now I am doing the telling and I am telling I DON'T LIKE IT.

Yes, six-man is usually a high scoring kind of thing but this is crazy. I love six-man. I really do. I detest teams being able to score 100 points.

Did I say I was from the old school?

Friday, December 5, 2008

First photo in Blog

Well, that wasn't too good. Maybe I will get better. Maybe I won't.

Fort Davis vs. Follett in Trent


Most of the folks that follow Six-man here in Texas will say you should be going to Glen Rose to see the game with Strawn and Abbott. They may well be correct. I can't make that game but I do intend to go to Trent to watch the Fort Davis and Follett game. If you have never been to the Trent football stadium, you are in for a real treat.

Monday, December 1, 2008

SEMIFINALS

TEXAS SIX-MAN SEMIFINALS

Division 1

Follett Panthers (10-2) vs. Fort Davis Indians (13-0)
Friday December 5th 7:00 PM in Trent

Follett (10-2)
week 0 Strawn 46 Follett 0
week 1 Follett 57 Hart 6
week 2 Follett 54 Miami 0
week 3 Follett 45 Kress 0
week 4 Follett 55 Northside 48
week 5 Follett 57 Throckmorton 46
week 6 Valley 30 Follett 28
week 7 Follett 50 Fort Elliott 0
week 9 Follett 64 McLean 22
week 10 Follett 61 Happy 12
week 12 Follett 56 Ropes 30
week 13 Follett 44 Meadow 39

Fort Davis (13-0)
week 0 Fort Davis 46 Midland Trinity 0
week 1 Fort Davis 48 Balmorhea 0
week 2 Fort Davis 46 Sanderson 0
week 3 Fort Davis 66 Sierra Blanca 44
week 4 Fort Davis 62 EP Faith 0
week 5 Fort Davis 78 Dell City 22
week 6 Fort Davis 66 Rankin 20
week 7 Fort Davis 58 Sterling City 8
week 8 Fort Davis 54 Garden City 33
week 10 Fort Davis 72 Water Valley 26
week 11 Fort Davis 72 O'Donnell 22
week 12 Fort Davis 64 Northside 42
week 13 Fort Davis 63 Garden City 56

Strawn Greyhounds (12-1) vs. Abbott Panthers (13-0)
Friday December 5th 7:30 PM in Glen Rose

Strawn (12-1)
week 0 Strawn 46 Follett 0
week 1 Strawn 72 Prairie Lea 0
week 2 Strawn 62 Zephyr 14
week 3 Strawn 64 Eden 16
week 4 Strawn 54 Woodson 0
week 6 Strawn 72 May 28
week 7 Strawn 62 Rising Star 8
week 8 Strawn 54 Blanket 0
week 9 Gordon 60 Strawn 30
week 10 Strawn 60 Gustine 8
week 11 Strawn 83 Richland Springs 72
week 12 Strawn 60 Saint Jo 8
week 13 Strawn 89 Gordon 58

Abbott (13-0)
week 0 Abbott 57 Garden City 14
week 1 Abbott 46 Cranfills Gap 0
week 2 Abbott 61 Temple Central Texas 14
week 3 Abbott 58 Penelope 13
week 4 Abbott 50 Kopperl 0
week 5 Abbott 62 Aquilla 14
week 6 Abbott 68 Bynum 0
week 7 Abbott 53 Milford 8
week 9 Abbott 66 Covington 0
week 10 Abbott 59 Blum 14
week 11 Abbott 61 Penelope 16
week 12 Abbott 56 Lometa 22
week 13 Abbott 38 Calvert 28


Division 2
Silverton Owls (9-4) vs. Borden County Coyotes (12-0)
Saturday December 6th 7:30 PM in Lubbock Lowery Field

Silverton (9-4)
week 0 Petersburg 35 Silverton 34
week 1 Happy 26 Silverton 6
week 2 Crowell 72 Silverton 26
week 3 Silverton 67 Groom 20
week 4 Lorenzo 55 Silverton 8
week 5 Silverton 60 Whitharral 14
week 6 Silverton 57 Motley County 12
week 7 Silverton 54 Amherst 6
week 8 Silverton 62 Lazbuddie 14
week 10 Silverton 80 Cotton Center 0
week 11 Silverton 71 Groom 24
week 12 Silverton 60 Jayton 21
week 13 Silverton 70 Lefors 62

Borden County (12-0)
week 0 Borden County 40 New Home 12
week 2 Borden County 48 Wellman-Union 0
week 3 Borden County 56 Rule 24
week 4 Borden County 70 Klondike 20
week 5 Borden County 74 Sterling City 40
week 6 Borden County 57 Buena Vista 12
week 7 Borden County 60 Grandfalls-Royalty 8
week 8 Borden County 59 Sands 14
week 9 Borden County 54 Westbrook 6
week 11 Borden County 62 Klondike 16
week 12 Borden County 64 Sanderson 18
week 13 Borden County 64 Sierra Blanca 36

Woodson Cowboys (9-4) vs. Walnut Springs Hornets (9-3)
Friday December 5th 7:30 PM in Hico

Woodson (9-4)
week 0 May 50 Woodson 42
week 1 Woodson 55 Newcastle 44
week 2 Throckmorton 58 Woodson 8
week 3 Woodson 75 Rising Star 40
week 4 Strawn 54 Woodson 0
week 5 Northside 64 Woodson 7
week 6 Woodson 58 Lueders-Avoca 8
week 8 Woodson 76 Paint Creek 6
week 9 Woodson 56 Rule 8
week 10 Woodson 48 Bryson 0
week 11 Woodson 57 Blackwell 12
week 12 Woodson 71 Fannindel 27
week 13 Woodson 38 Highland 24

Walnut Springs (9-3)
week 0 Richland Springs 82 Walnut Springs 36
week 1 Gordon 76 Walnut Springs 28
week 2 Walnut Springs 38 Aquilla 20
week 3 Blum 38 Walnut Springs 32
week 4 Walnut Springs 56 Jonesboro 28
week 5 Walnut Springs 66 Granbury Happy Hill 21
week 6 Walnut Springs 60 Oglesby 14
week 7 Walnut Springs 72 Leverett's Chapel 66
week 8 Walnut Springs 48 Iredell 0
week 10 Walnut Springs 54 Morgan 8
week 12 Walnut Springs 48 Sidney 42
week 13 Walnut Springs 80 Star 73

Sunday, November 30, 2008

ROUND FOUR PICKS

Round 1 I had 14 right 2 wrong.

Round 2 I had 14 right and 2 wrong.

Round 3 I had 2 right and 6 wrong.

Dare I pick round 4? Sure!

Division 1
Fort Davis 42 Follett 24
Strawn 38 Abbott 24

Division 2
Borden County 58 Silverton 37
Woodson 51 Walnut Springs 30

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Round Three

It has been a great year so far. The excitement continues to builds. I can't wait for this round of games. I wished I could see them all.

Hope all of you have a great Thanksgiving. For those who are on the road for the holidays or for the games or both, have a safe trip.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

ROUND 3 PREDICTIONS

DIVISION ONE
Calvert 46 Abbott 24
Gordon 45 Strawn 32
Fort Davis 38 Garden City 24
Meadow 46 Follett 34

DIVISION TWO
Highland 54 Woodson 38
Borden County 44 Sierra Blanca 28
Star 68 Walnut Springs 52
Lefors 42 Silverton 36

Monday, November 24, 2008

GREAT EIGHTS

Folks, we are now down to the EIGHT remaining team in each division.

DIVISION ONE
Calvert
Gordon
Abbott
Strawn
Fort Davis
Garden City
Follett
Meadow

This week's match ups are:
Calvert and Abbott
Gordon and Strawn
Fort Davis and Garden City
Follett and Meadow

DIVISION TWO
Highland
Borden County
Woodson
Sierra Blanca
Star
Lefors
Silverton
Walnut Springs

This week's match ups are:
Highland and Woodson
Borden County and Sierra Blanca
Star and Walnut Springs
Lefors and Silverton

CONGRATULATIONS to the GREAT EIGHTS of each division.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Round 2 Predictions

Valley 48 Meadow 46
Follett 58 Ropes 38
Garden City 38 Throckmorton 34
Fort Davis 60 Northside 50

Strawn 46 Saint Jo 0
Gordon 58 Greenville Phoenix 8
Abbott 66 Lometa 18
Calvert 58 Milford 20


Lefors 42 Benjamin 26
Jayton 38 Silverton 22
Sierra Blanca 46 Sands 34
Borden County 58 Sanderson 24

Woodson 58 Fannindel 12
Highland 48 Goldburg 0
Walnut Springs 34 Sidney 18
Star 66 Leverett's Chapel 40

Round 1 Predictions vs. Actual

Round One Predictions

Meadow 44 Petersburg 24 Actual Meadow 47 Petersburg 20
Ropes 61 Hart 16 Actual Ropes 60 Hart 14
Ira 34 Garden City 24 Actual Ira 48 Garden City 50 Wrong
Fort Davis 51 O'Donnell 6 Actual Fort Davis 72 O'Donnell 22
Strawn 48 Richland Springs 44 Actual Strawn 83 Richland Springs 72
Gordon 68 Robert Lee 16 Actual Gordon 56 Robert Lee 8
Abbott 54 Penelope 8 Actual Abbott 61 Penelope 14
Milford 58 Trinidad 36 Actual Milford 52 Trinidad 12
Lefors 46 Motley County 16 Actual Lefors 72 Motley County 26
Silverton 38 Groom 24 Actual Silverton 71 Groom 24
Sands 42 Dawson 38 Actual 60 Dawson 52
Borden County 54 Klondike 6 Actual Borden County 62 Klondike 16
Woodson 38 Blackwell 30 Actual Woodson 57 Blackwell 12
Highland 58 Rule 14 Actual Highland 46 Rule 0
Zephyr 54 Sidney 46 Actual Sidney 52 Zephyr 38 Wrong
Star 48 Panther Creek 46 Actual Star 98 Panther Creek 66

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Round One Predictions

Meadow 44 Petersburg 24
Ropes 61 Hart 16
Ira 34 Garden City 24
Fort Davis 51 O'Donnell 6
Strawn 48 Richland Springs 44
Gordon 68 Robert Lee 16
Abbott 54 Penelope 8
Milford 58 Trinidad 36
Lefors 46 Motley County 16
Silverton 38 Groom 24
Sands 42 Dawson 38
Borden County 54 Klondike 6
Woodson 38 Blackwell 30
Highland 58 Rule 14
Zephyr 54 Sidney 46
Star 48 Panther Creek 46

It is Playoff time

The second season had finally gotten here. Playoff time. This is what it was all about during the season. Playing for the playoffs. Sure there were lots of important games during the season. Even some before district started. Now all the games are serious. You know the routine. Lose and the season is over.

Good Football To You!!

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Correction

Petersburg
Meadow

Division ONE Playoff Parings

They are not totally set yet. Looks like it will be something like this:

REGION ONE
Valley
BYE

Petersburg
Meadow

Hart
Ropes

BYE
Follett

REGION TWO
Northside ??
BYE

Ira
Garden City

O'Donnell
Fort Davis

BYE
Paducah ??

REGION THREE
Richland Springs
Strawn

Saint Jo
BYE

BYE
Greenville Phoenix

Robert Lee
Gordon

REGION FOUR
Abbott
Penelope

Calvert
BYE

BYE
Lometa

Milford
Trinidad

These are best guess projections.

Monday, October 6, 2008

compliation of recent blogs at Abilene Reporter News

October 6, 2008

SMC WEEK SIX GAMES OF THE WEEK

Division 1 District 5 Contest
# 8 Northside (4 - 1) at # 12 Paducah (4 - 1)
The preseason script was written with the idea that the Throckmorton and Northside game to be played on Friday November 7th would determine the District Champ and Runner up. That may indeed be the case yet. Let's take a look at the records of Northside and Paducah.

Northside (4-1)
week 0 Northside 74 Happy 29
week 1 Northside 61 Valley 55
week 3 Northside 52 Saint Jo 6
week 4 Follett 55 Northside 48
week 5 Northside 64 Woodson 7

Paducah (4-1)
week 0 Paducah 67 EP Immanuel Christian 18
week 2 Paducah 47 Rule 14
week 3 Meadow 58 Paducah 24
week 4 Paducah 38 Ira 37
week 5 Paducah 38 Valley 28

The official spread says that Paducah is a six point underdog to Northside. Could there be an upset here? I believe it is possible.

Division 1 District 1 Contest
# 7 Follett (5 - 1) hosting # 13 Valley (3 - 3)
From the gitgo, these are the two teams believed to be the District champ and runner up. Here in the very first week of district they will battle it out. The official spread has Valley as a 10 point underdog to Follett. The last two wins by Follett have been on quality teams. Valley will enter the game after losing to Paducah last week. Here is a closer look at the season for these two teams.

Valley (3-3)
week 0 Gordon 60 Valley 38
week 1 Northside 61 Valley 55
week 2 Valley 60 Kress 12
week 3 Valley 63 Crowell 30
week 4 Valley 65 Meadow 46
week 5 Paducah 38 Valley 28

Follett (5-1)
week 0 Strawn 46 Follett 0
week 1 Follett 57 Hart 6
week 2 Follett 54 Miami 0
week 3 Follett 45 Kress 0
week 4 Follett 55 Northside 48
week 5 Follett 57 Throckmorton 46


  • October 6, 2008 5:44 PM

TOP TEN RANKINGS WEEK FIVE

DIVISION 1

# 1. Calvert (5 - 0)
# 2. Strawn (5 - 0)
# 3. Richland Springs (5 - 0)
# 4. Abbott (4 - 0 )
# 5. Fort Davis ( 6 - 0)
# 6. Gordon (4 - 1)
# 7. Follett ( 5 - 1)
# 8. Northside (4 -1)
# 9. Throckmorton (4 - 1)
#10. Milford ( 6 - 0)

DIVISION 2

# 1. Highland (5 - 0)
# 2. Borden County (5 - 0)
# 3. Sierra Blanca (3 - 1)
# 4 Woodson (2 - 4)
# 5. Zephyr (3 - 2)
# 6. Sanderson (3 - 3)
# 7. Lefors (3 - 2)
# 8. Blackwell (5 - 0)
# 9. Panther Creek (3 - 2)
#10. Cherokee (3 - 2)


  • October 6, 2008 5:40 PM

TOP TEN RESULTS WEEK FIVE


Division 1 Top 10

1. Calvert (5-0) beat Waxahachie Eagle Advantage 70 - 20
2. Strawn (5-0) did not play
3. Richland Springs (5-0) beat Buckholts 64 - 18
4. Abbott (6-0) beat Aquilla 62 - 14
5. Fort Davis (6-0) beat. Dell City 78 - 22
6. Gordon (4-1) did not play
7. Throckmorton (4-1) lost to # 8 Follett 57-46
8. Follett (5-1) beat # 7 Throckmorton 57-46
9. Valley (3-3) lost to Paducah 38-28
10. Northside (4-1) beat Division 2 # 4 Woodson 64-7

Division 2 Top-10

1. Highland (5-0) beat Water Valley 52 - 6
2. Borden County (5-0) beat Division 1 Sterling City 74 - 40
3. Sierra Blanca (3-1) did not play
4. Woodson (2-4) lost to Division 1 # 10 Northside 64 - 7
5. Sanderson (3-3) beat Buena Vista 58 - 21
6. Zephyr (3-2) did not play
7. Lefors (3-2) lost to Happy 28 - 27
8. Sands (4-2) lost to Dawson 64 - 58
9. Blackwell (5-0) did not play
10. Panther Creek (2-2) did not play


  • October 6, 2008 5:37 PM

October 2, 2008

WEEK FIVE SMC GAMES OF THE WEEK

Division 1 # 7 Throckmorton hosting Division 1 # 8 Follett
It is a BIG weekend in Throckmorton! Not only is it Homecoming time but it is also the Throckmorton County Sesquicentennial celebration. 150 years! Too bad the game with May wasn't on the schedule for this weekend. I look for a great game between T- Rock and Follett. Throckmorton is a one point favorite.

Follett (4-1)
week 0 Strawn 46 Follett 0
week 1 Follett 57 Hart 6
week 2 Follett 54 Miami 0
week 3 Follett 45 Kress 0
week 4 Follett 55 Northside 48

Throckmorton (4-0)
week 0 Throckmorton 42 Ira 24
week 1 Throckmorton 75 Waxahachie Eagle Advantage 26
week 2 Throckmorton 58 Woodson 8
week 3 Throckmorton 102 May 100

Division 2 # 2 Borden County travels to Division 1 # 25 Sterling City.
Sterling City is enjoying a 4-1 season in their debut in Six-Man. They have a seasoned HC in Clyde Parham. The community has rallied around the program but better yet the young men have bought into the program. Those three things combined definitely lend a hand toward the program being successful. They are entering a tough three weeks starting with Borden County. The SC Eagles are 26 point underdogs against Borden County. BC is very quick and plays well as a team. District starts next week for Sterling City and the Eagles will face # 14 Garden City and # 5 Fort Davis back to back. This game with Borden County will be helpful in judging where the Eagles stand.

BTW it will also be a good game for HC Trey Richey and the Coyotes of BC to solidify their Division 2 # 2 ranking. Coach Richey believes in teaching the fundamentals of blocking and and tackling. That sounds simple but it is extremely important and especially so in the game of Six-Man. The Coyotes were very close to making the playoffs last season and are very determined to this year. This game will serve as the last tune up before BC opens district play. Preseason picks had BC and Sands at the teams projected to advance to the playoffs from Division 2 District 6. The current situation appears to reinforce those preseason picks. Sands, currently ranked # 8 in Division 2, lost to Sterling City 58 to 40 a couple of weeks ago.

Borden County (4-0)
week 0 Borden County 40 New Home 12
week 2 Borden County 48 Wellman-Union 0
week 3 Borden County 56 Rule 24
week 4 Borden County 70 Klondike 20

Sterling City (4-1)
week 0 Santa Anna 34 Sterling City 28
week 1 Sterling City 40 Loraine 34
week 2 Sterling City 46 O'Donnell 14
week 3 Sterling City 58 Sands 40
week 4 Sterling City 106 Robert Lee 64

Division 1 # 19 Ropesville Ropes travels to Division 1 # 20 Petersburg
The official spread for this game favors Ropes by three. Coach Joseph O'Malley of Petersburg chose as his teams motto for the season "Rasing The Bar". It would appear they have done so thus far into the season.

Coach Lane Jackson and Ropes' last years edition advanced to the area round of the playoffs. Ropes lost key players from that team but returns good players as well. A win here will have them on the right track as district will begin the next week.

Petersburg (5-0)
week 0 Petersburg 35 Silverton 34
week 1 Petersburg 47 Amherst 0
week 2 Petersburg 42 Lorenzo 8
week 3 Petersburg 77 New Home 48
week 4 Petersburg 61 Wellman-Union 14

Ropes (3-2)
week 0 Ropes 62 Hart 30
week 1 Ropes 58 Kress 12
week 2 Ira 76 Ropes 56
week 3 Ropes 60 Whitharral 12
week 4 Grady 42 Ropes 40

GOOD FOOTBALL TO YOU

Don Hardin
Abilene, TX

Email txsixii@yahoo.com


  • October 2, 2008 11:09 AM

October 1, 2008

ACKERLY SANDS # 8 Division 2

I had an opportunity to stop by Ackerly today. Had a great visit with the Principal, Zelda Bilbo, and the Head Coach, Wayne Henderson. The Principal is a home grown product. She has been at the school for 31 years. There are several things she likes about the community but she is most proud of the students that attend there. As she discussed the students the smile on her face said a lot but it was the sparkle in her eyes that really told me how proud she is of them.

Coach Wayne Henderson was surprised by my visit. I introduced myself and he said he reads my comments on SixManFootball.com. Here is a sample of how that all went down.

SMC: I also write a blog on GoFridayNight.Com. called Six-Man Central.

Coach Henderson: At the Abilene Reporter~News?

SMC: Yes, that's correct. Can we talk a moment?

Coach Henderson: Sure.

SMC: You guys are currently ranked # 8 in the state in Division 2. How do you feel about that? Is your team worthy of the ranking?

Coach Henderson: Well, it feels good. The team has worked really hard. That was a goal we set as a team, that and making the playoffs. What I talk to my guys about is the # 8 ranking is just on paper. A computer beat out some numbers and we are ranked # 8. It is exciting. We are doing good. We are 4-1. We got down a couple of scores to Sterling City early and never made it up. We know we have to play the games.

Here is the season record injected my SMC.
Sands (4-1)
week 0 Sands 30 Hermleigh 16
week 1 Sands 47 Wilson 0
week 2 Sands 48 Trent 0
week 3 Sterling City 58 Sands 40
week 4 Sands 88 Spur 40

SMC: You guys are Division 2. How much did you miss the cutoff on being Division 1?

Coach Henderson: It was close, we did not miss it much. Those numbers fluctuate as you know. If we were to turn in numbers today, we would be in Division 1 by a couple or so. Of course we are in Division 2 this season and next. Then, we will see how it goes. We believe we can compete in either Division. This season we are 1 and 1 against Division 1 teams.

SMC: There are several factors that one has to take into account when determining if you can compete at whatever level, right?

Coach Henderson: That is for sure. Numbers would be one thing and of course injury will always plat a role in your numbers. I started out one season a couple of years ago with 21 boys and wound up with nine. That season went South in a hurry.

SMC: How healthy are you right now? I believe you go to Dawson Friday?

Coach Henderson: We are looking pretty good. I have one player that they are looking at a knee today. We hope for the best. I have another player with a health related issue being checked out today as well. Worst case we may go to Dawson with 10 players. I usually try to carry twelve.

SMC: An injury can indeed turn a promising season into a disaster.

Coach Henderson: Yes sir.

SMC: I noticed there is lots of construction going on.

Coach Henderson: Yes sir. We are building a new gym and auditorium.

SMC: (laughing) How about turf for the field?

Coach Henderson: Actually that has been discussed. Water source or lack thereof is a problem for us as I am sure it is for many other six-man schools. We got around six inches of rain a couple of weeks ago that has sure helped out.

SMC: What about the playoffs? You guys in for sure?

Coach Henderson: Staying healthy means everything and you have to win your games. Yes we think we will be there. October 24th is a big game with us. That is Borden County. We have to take care of business between now and then for sure. We have Dawson this week. We are open the next week. That is kind of funny. We have had the last week of the season open for the last two seasons. I am having to rethink the open date here in the middle of the season.

SMC: I know coaches feel like open dates can get you out of sync. At least it gives you a week to nurse any injuries before district play.

Coach Henderson: Yes sir.

SMC: I don't like to rely on luck so I say Good Football To You.

Coach Henderson: Thanks. We just need to stay healthy and play hard and smart.


  • October 1, 2008 3:32 PM

September 30, 2008

WEEK FOUR TOP TEN RANKINGS

DIVISION 1

# 1. Calvert 4-0
# 2 Strawn 5-0
# 3. Richland Springs4-0
# 4. Abbott 5-0
# 5. Fort Davis 5-0
# 6. Gordon 4-1
# 7. Throckmorton 4-0
# 8. Follett 4-1
# 9. Valley 3-2
#10. Northside 3-1

DIVISION 2

# 1. Highland 4-0
# 2. Borden County 4-0
# 3. Sierra Blanca 3-1
# 4. Woodson 2-3
# 5. Sanderson 2-3
# 6. Zephyr 3-2
# 7. Lefors 3-1
# 8. Sands 4-1
# 9. Blackwell 5-0
#10.Panther Creek 2-2


  • September 30, 2008 3:14 PM

September 26, 2008

Why is the EAST such a BEAST????????

There are four regions in Division One. The common thought being Region 1 and Region 2 make up the West and Region 3 and Region 4 make up the East.

Let's go to the top 10 teams in Division 1 for a moment shall we?

# 1. Calvert Region 4 East
# 2. Strawn Region 3 East
# 3. Richland Springs Region 3 East
# 4. Abbott Region 4 East
# 5. Fort Davis Region 2 West
# 6. Gordon Region 3 East
# 7. Throckmorton Region 2 West
# 8. Northside Region 2 West
# 9. Milford Region 4 East
#10.Follett Region 1 West


Based on paper and not on the field, the playoffs wind up looking like this:
Follett and Fort Davis would meet in Semi finals for the West.
Calvert and Strawn would meet in the Semi-finals for the East.

The Championship game would be between Calvert and Fort Davis with
Calvert winning by 23 points. This is all on paper remember.

Strange things can happen between now and then. Some teams start district this week and others are 2 or 3 weeks away. Then the playoffs start and who knows what might happen there?

GOOD FOOTBALL TO YOU


  • September 26, 2008 9:38 AM

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Dave Campbell's 2008 Texas Football 6-Man

The "preseason" rankings are out. For what it is worth. Jawing is about all it is worth Fans can say WOW look at us, we are ranked! Or what is going on? We're not even mentioned.

The information regarding Six-Man is written by a gent named Granger Huntress. If you follow Six-Man in Texas you know Granger is a legend. He has done as much as anyone for the sport. I glad to call him a friend. I hope the friend thing is mutual. I certainly am not a legend. When you read the magazine or read the rankings elsewhere, you don't have to agree with them. Granger has done his homework. He might not make straight A's but he has studied things. Let's take a look at this year's preseason rankings.

Division I
1. Calvert
2. Turkey Valley
3. Strawn
4. Richland Springs
5. Fort Davis
6. Follett
7. Abbott
8. Garden City
9. Milford
10.Vernon Northside

Division II
1. Woodson
2. Motley County
3. Highland
4. Zephyr
5. Borden County
6. Sanderson
7. Rule
8. Sierra Blanca
9. Sidney
10.Lefors

Interesting! The last couple of seasons appeared to be decided even before the first week of the season. That was especially true in Division I. It appears the landscape may have changed. Again, we are talking preseason rankings and that is the idea. Get people talking.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Track Season

It is track season. I like track. Really! You must know by now that I am a football nut. Certified. August is like 5 months off. That is a long time when you are waiting for football. I am not talking just any football. No sir. I am talking Texas High School Football and on top of that Six-Man football. There is nothing in the world like it. I just gotta wait. Dang!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Sterling City has a new HC

I will let him or the school spill the beans as to who it is. Great guy. Deserving.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Matching Coaches and Schools

I am working on trying to get an idea of where everyone will wind up for the upcoming season. This is a hard task but I am up to it I think. Stay tuned.

If some how you have found this and don't know about the six-man bible, find your way to sixmanfootball.com. You won't be dissappointed.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

February 2008 Re-Alignment has struck

The UIL has done its thing once again. Now that is out of the way it is time to start trying to figure out who the head coach will be. Lots of changes. Stay tuned.