I have watched several teams in class 4A and 5A from regions I, II, II, and IV this season.

After reading several blogs and articles on this team, I decided I really needed validate the all the hype and witness first hand.

I must say this is probably the most impressive team, and yes I did say team!  I've seen so far this season.

It's not hard to find teams that are doing very well with a great player in the background, however I have yet to see a team with such broad base of great players and really under estimated this teams ability to make it beyond the regional competition, and really think this may be the new State 4A Champions.

This team really has an explosive offense but not with one or two strong players, they have great players on both sides with size, strength, and speed across the board, all in all I think this team may be under rated even at a #5 ranking within the state 4A Class.

I really look foward to watching them at a state level of competition.

I totally agree, there is no team out there right now in region III who will be able to stop there talent, I really think they have one of the best offensive lines, and their pass defense is totally underrated, these guys have the talent all the way around to stop some of the best teams out there right now.

I would pay good money to see a Lake Travis and Angleton match up, I think it would be the game of the year.

Good luck Angleton, I look forward to watching you play in playoffs.

Angleton is blessed with a very good team, but to call the Wildcats the team to beat might be a stretch.  When you get into the playoffs you never know.

I remember the '73 Angleton bunch started the season with horrible losses to Conroe and Brazoswood and then got hot in district play and ended up using that momentum to go all the way to the semis before dropping a 21-19 loss to Austin Reagan.

You just never know.  But yes, this team has the talent to go a long ways...

I think Lake Travis is the best team in the STATE, regardless of class. That is a heck of a program over there. I think they could move up to 5A and be a contender year in, year out the same way Southlake Carroll did.

I think Angleton will give a heck of a run at things in the Division II 4A, They will have to be rated a favorite in that division.

I do agree that LT appears to be the team to beat in Division I, and will probably be DI Champs.

But like you said you have to love HS Football, because anything could happen and it's been proved many of times. Can wait to see how everything stacks up though.

i am sure that angleton is a fine team, but anything can, and will happen in the playoffs.  it is ludacris to pick a state champion at this point in the season.

BDub71 wrote: Having seen them dismantle Dickinson and La Marque in methodical fashion, it would be a shock if Angleton is not in the Division II title game. This is one of the decade's best 4A teams.

Wow, this is high praise from you. You've seen some powerhouses in LaMarque and Texas City and probably a couple of other great teams, so this comment is probably legit coming from you. I must admit, I still don't know how good this team really is compared to previous great 4A teams from this area, but when I saw what they did to a real good Sante Fe defense, I got to say they are legit. They were up 35-0 and probably could have put 50 until Vanover unloaded the bench. Santa Fe has played everyone tough and to get dismantled like that was something to see if you were a Wildcat fan.

Before moving to Houston Area from North Texas, I've always been a Southlake - Carroll fan and have been for the last 20 years, however I have to say I have been a big Angleton fan this year after watching them play their first few games against 5A BWood and Dickinson.

I've also taken the time to watch them practice on several occasions this fall,  Angleton has a lot of great talent, and can pass the ball if they need to, I've watched them air it out in practice over and over again, but If you can run the ball and control the clock like this team does why would you pass the ball!

We have some great defensive football in 24 4A, Angleton consistantly finds a way to control the ball with running and so far no team has been able to stop them, a few have slowed them down but not through the whole game, I have to think that they are capable of putting atleast 35 or more points on the board in just about any game they play and control the clock as good or better than most.

With 8 interceptions this year and a always in your face type defense, Angleton will create challenges this year that some teams may not have seen.

Now enough with the praise, on the other side of the shoe, the down fall would be that they seem to be playing the same ball every game with maybe a trick or two here and there which have made them predictable, with that said if you have watched one game tape of Angleton you have watched them all, the problem would be is there a team out there with the speed to close the gaps and take them off their running game, and if it happens does Angleton have the passing game to keep the defense honest, looking at division II this early in the playoff picture I'm not so sure there is such team.

A-ton does seem to playing pretty good ball right now. Things become different when you step out of your district comfort zone. In the recent years past we saw Lamar Consolidated putting up 40+ per game but the playoffs are different; they played 2 OT games to even get to the state title game.

Defense is what wins championships. If A-ton can stop some of these quick scoring spread offenses, then I say they have a legit chance of being crowned.

Rosenberg Terry has a great defense and coach to go with it. Tiekyl is not stupid and he has been doing this for a while. If anyone will give A-ton a game, it will be Terry next Saturday.

Since no one else will, I will come with a bit of an argument.

Evidently, no one on these boards besides the Cub faithful has seen Brenham play this year, but I will provide a little synopsis. This is a very talented team. The only hiccup on the schedule occurred in Week 3 when Houston Lamar was scheduled to play in Brenham, but the game was cancelled due to a violent thunderstorm. It was then moved to Delmar for a 1:00 Saturday kickoff. Not to make excuses, but the Cubs came out flat in this game and several blown and over aggressive defensive assignments resulted in the Cubs giving up 36 points to a good team. Since then, the Brenham defense grew up.

Here is a recap:

* @Huntsville   held the hornets to 7 points, until a late KO return TD by Justin Gilbert

* Montgomery   held a very talented club to 7 points, although stud RB Leroy Dobbins had 190 yards

* Magnolia West     held the Mustangs to 7 points

* @Willis          held the Wildkats to 9, including minus rushing yards

* Caney Creek     shutout, minus rushing yards

* Magnolia       shutout, until the Bulldogs scored 14 in the 4th quarter against backups

Anyway, I haven't had the privilige to see Angleton play, and I know that their district is very strong. They appear to be an outstanding football team. This post is not to say the Cubs WILL beat them if they get a chance to play, but IT IS saying that it will be a great game. Brenham is still young, and if they make mistakes, I am sure Angleton would make them pay. But they are extremely quick to the ball and very athletic on defense. The Wildcats better be able to throw, because the Cubs run defense has become pretty nasty. As stated by someone earlier, anything can happen in the playoffs, and the Cubs or Wildcats may lose before they even play. But, it's time to show the Cubs some love.

Cubs do have a great defense, I would love to see a team take Angleton off their running game and make them pass the ball, that will answer a lot of questions I have about Angleton and if they are capable of balancing out under pressure.

I think I might have to make that trip if they both make it to the third round! Would be a great game between two really good teams.

I would love to see it too dcan2, I just think it would be a great game. Wasn't aware of the bracket, so I didn't know who would play who or when they would meet. Evidently, PNG has a good team too, that will be a tough test for anyone. I was hoping if Brenham and Angleton met, it would be in the regional finals, but I guess that's not the case. Oh well, have to get their first. More than anything, i was just trying to let people know that this region is not going to be a cakewalk for anybody. Best of luck in the playoffs!!!!!

cubfan12 wrote:

Since no one else will, I will come with a bit of an argument.

 

Evidently, no one on these boards besides the Cub faithful has seen Brenham play this year, but I will provide a little synopsis. This is a very talented team. The only hiccup on the schedule occurred in Week 3 when Houston Lamar was scheduled to play in Brenham, but the game was cancelled due to a violent thunderstorm. It was then moved to Delmar for a 1:00 Saturday kickoff. Not to make excuses, but the Cubs came out flat in this game and several blown and over aggressive defensive assignments resulted in the Cubs giving up 36 points to a good team. Since then, the Brenham defense grew up.

Here is a recap:

 

* @Huntsville   held the hornets to 7 points, until a late KO return TD by Justin Gilbert

* Montgomery   held a very talented club to 7 points, although stud RB Leroy Dobbins had 190 yards

* Magnolia West     held the Mustangs to 7 points

* @Willis          held the Wildkats to 9, including minus rushing yards

* Caney Creek     shutout, minus rushing yards

* Magnolia       shutout, until the Bulldogs scored 14 in the 4th quarter against backups

 

Anyway, I haven't had the privilige to see Angleton play, and I know that their district is very strong. They appear to be an outstanding football team. This post is not to say the Cubs WILL beat them if they get a chance to play, but IT IS saying that it will be a great game. Brenham is still young, and if they make mistakes, I am sure Angleton would make them pay. But they are extremely quick to the ball and very athletic on defense. The Wildcats better be able to throw, because the Cubs run defense has become pretty nasty. As stated by someone earlier, anything can happen in the playoffs, and the Cubs or Wildcats may lose before they even play. But, it's time to show the Cubs some love.

Cub,

I don't think it is a matter of lack of love. I know for sure there have been plenty of praises for those Cub boys for some time. Even more so, one of my favorties players in Green plays for the Cubs.

I remember the first two podcast I did with Khan and Prep Houston, I was all up and down about the Brenham team. Then when the Lamar loss happened everyone was like what, huh, what's up Vital?

That's Lamar we're talking about. Those guys do that to good 5A teams also. But yes, Brenham should do well.

Not that a lack of love, just Cub supporters. Angelton has a boatload of fans. And they speak on their boys. That's all. Get those Brenham faithfuls on here and let's talk about it.

Cats and Cubs would be a great game, I'll have to cut my Deer hunt short to be there. Good luck in the playoffs Cubs.

GO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

I haven't seen or heard much about Brenham. I have seen most of Angleton's games and all of last year's playoff games. Nobody has stopped their running game, especially in the second half. Their stable of backs is amazing and the conditioning of the line is even more impressive. I saw that it was stated they basically play the same offense each week, but I see it a little different. They run about 5 sets consistently, but will run the same formation almost an entire half. The Freindswood game, they ran two wide-outs with one in motion every play. During Santa Fe, they showed their option much more. They also have a nice power set that gave a few teams some trouble.

The Texas City game was their toughest, but the still had almost 400 yards running! It didn't seem that much, but they break so many big plays. If they stick to their guns, they should have no trouble on offense.

Thanks for the reply AV. Hey no animosity here. And you are right, Angleton does represent well on here, as they should. I  just felt it was time to get the Cubs some recognition for the season they are having and to let everyone know that the Wildcats aren't the only team in the region playing good football. But I would like to know, has anyone from TPI seen the Cubs play in the last 5 or 6 weeks? Or at all for that matter? I keep up with where you guys are going and I realize there are tons of schools to cover. But not once have I seen anyone going to the Brenham game. You all act like we are up north in Dallas or something. It's not that far to go see a Class 4A state ranked football team play. There are tons of huge football fans in Brenham, you guys are missing the boat. Sorry to get off the topic of this thread.

cubfan12 wrote:

Thanks for the reply AV. Hey no animosity here. And you are right, Angleton does represent well on here, as they should. I  just felt it was time to get the Cubs some recognition for the season they are having and to let everyone know that the Wildcats aren't the only team in the region playing good football. But I would like to know, has anyone from TPI seen the Cubs play in the last 5 or 6 weeks? Or at all for that matter? I keep up with where you guys are going and I realize there are tons of schools to cover. But not once have I seen anyone going to the Brenham game. You all act like we are up north in Dallas or something. It's not that far to go see a Class 4A state ranked football team play. There are tons of huge football fans in Brenham, you guys are missing the boat. Sorry to get off the topic of this thread.

No problem Cub. And no we have not made our way to see Brenham yet this season.

Many top teams have not been seen as of yet and witth 4A teams things become a little more difficult (not making excuses). Because 4A (and all lower classes) only plays on Fridays it makes it somewhat challenging to schedule.

Because of this, the last I looked at my schedule, I have only seen 9 4A teams play this season, but have seen nearly 50 5A teams. Bascially, you get one shot each week which gives such a limited amount of options.

Let's break it down for a quick: If we did not catch one of the Cub games by early September, there is no way we (I speak for soley myself right now) could possibly make it to the game in time. You all have played two games within the Greater Houston limits (Westbury, Lamar). Sure, you are not in North Dallas, but getting off work at 5-5:30 in Houston with a job near Hobby Airport makes it almost impossible to make the game you guys play. I have told that to BPort fans, Angleton fans and any others in the 4A class as well this same thing. I had to wait for the 'Cats to get to Pearland before I was able to catch them.

Basically, you all have not played a district game that I would have been able to attend without taking off work from my regular job.

How many times has Nupe10 got on here and said when you going to see Bivens play? Bay City has fans who ask and El Campo with Pioneer whom I met last year want me to see those boys? We barely caught the state runner up Dayton team. We caught them playing Kingwood Park at Turner in Humble.

With the limited number of guys, and all of you already know why, this is what we can do. Terry has started making some road trips as of late, but keeps a close eye on West and NWest Houston areas and BDub handles everything in the SE for the most part. That's it.

This was new what I tried this year. Trying to catch every team once, which I slipped on twice, has been somewhat a challenge that I was up for trying. We do what we can, and that's whats up.

If I did not have a regular 'J' going, I would be a lot more flexible in this, but we all have to do what we have to do. Love is being spread around, but all you can do is all you can do at the end of the day.

Plus, there are a few teams in 4A that I would have loved to see. Crosby, Waller, Willis, Magnolia, Montogomery, even Santa Fe just to name a few, but was not able to do it. Whether it was the coaches or a particular player I wanted to check out, I was not able to make it.

But remember this, with some of those teams above, I may not be able to see them at all in 2009, but with Brenham I know I will (playoffs). Please understand that as I try and put all of this together. Unless you all make an early exit, I know that I will be able to catch you.

Hope this sheds some light on this subject. Now off to work.