Art Briles

[IndianFan]

Good for Art Briles. Great coach and a historic name in Stephenville. For whatever he was demonized for in the past, I’m sure he regrets it.

Stephenville ISD names new football stadium after Art Briles

Stephenville ISD is naming its new stadium after former Baylor head football coach Art Briles.

www.kwtx.com

I toured Stephenville ISD’s new ‘Champions Stadium’ and this is what I learned about the impressive $40 million project.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE I got a little dusty this morning when I met Stephenville ISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Cederstrom for a personalized tour of the district’s new football stadium. My boys are both grown now and no longer play football for the Yellow Jackets, but that doesn’t mean getting an...

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[rush]

Briles deserves it!
Just waiting on PNG to name their stadium "Doug Ethridge Stadium." I'm surprised it hasn't already happened.

 

[PNG Proud]

Briles deserves it!
Just waiting on PNG to name their stadium "Doug Ethridge Stadium." I'm surprised it hasn't already happened.

IDK... As good as he was, "The Reservation" has a certain mystique about it.

 

[IndianFan]

It could end up being Jeff Joseph Stadium before it’s all said and done. In some ways he’s already surpassed Ethridge or soon will, and is just getting started.

All Time Head Coaches - PN-G Indians Football

Coaching Leaders Years Coached – Matt Burnett (15) Games Coached – Matt Burnett (161) Wins – Brandon Faircloth (102) Winning % – Jeff Joseph (89.5%), Lewis Ford (78.8%) District Championships – Brandon Faircloth, Matt Burnett, Gene McCollum (5 each) Playoff Games Won – Doug Ethridge (15)...

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[rush]

IDK... As good as he was, "The Reservation" has a certain mystique about it.

The Briles situation is Art Briles stadium and Mike Copeland field. So keep the "Reservation" for the stadium and name the field after Ethridge.

 

[1989NDN]

Thankfully, we still have www.pngindians.com to see how great Coach Ethridge truly was during his 11 years as Chief of the PN-G Tribe. 11-0 vs. Nederland. 7-4 vs. Thomas Jefferson. Four consecutive years of reaching the semi-finals when only one team made the playoffs. President of the Texas HSCA. He put PN-G on top of the world. All that said, I would never give up the name, "The Reservation." The politically correct crowd may say, Indian Stadium or the PN-G Football Stadium, but in my house, we say---The Reservation. The Ethridge Family Student Center (practice facility) has a nice ring to it.

 

[IndianFan]

True and nothing will ever take away from his legacy. But I’ll take current and future greatness over the past. As much as loved it while living it, I’d like to see Port Neches-Groves soar past that 70’s era. As such I see a lot of upside to focusing recognition on our current coach. We are living in great times again. And I hope no one short circuits it by being too free with criticism of the coaching effort. Current players have a chance to grab personal greatness, build on the current success and continue the PNG winning legacy. In that spirit, maybe any future new stadium or renamed stadium should be called Legacy Stadium. With tributes around every corner of past great coaches and teams. Would really like to see a HOF type room become a reality.

 

[IndianFan]

PNGISD Stadium - Doug Ethridge Field has a nice ring to it. ‘Unofficially’ known as The Reservation. Then you could have something like the McCollum-Ford Field House. And the Tip Durham Press box. And if we ever had an indoor facility, maybe the Bum and Wade Phillips All Purpose Facility. But if the upward trajectory and high level continues, be prepared to give the Joseph name due credit.

Lots of possibilities.

 

[Xcrystalbeachbum]

There are many great coaches in the past and many to come, but there is only one "The Reservation" for me. Just my 2 cents.

 

[tony79]

There are many great coaches in the past and many to come, but there is only one "The Reservation" for me. Just my 2 cents.

Great point
People come and go but the Indian nation goes on and The Reservation is where it's done for all.