Football - Offense

[pngfanatic]

He survived and became a commercial pilot. He must have been misdiagnosed because no one survived leukemia back then. Seems Like Old Times – Texas Monthly

Thanks for finding that article. That's why I asked because leukemia was still incurable back in the early 60s - as evidenced by the death of Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis in 1963.

 

[Torino]

Gene lost his wife in baby in that accident. He went back home to Garland and coached Garland for many years. We lost him last year.

I have no opinions on the Faircloth tenure. I have no clue why he left or as some seem to think was run off, if that was indeed the case. My opinion rests on the fact that Phil Danaher applied. I don't care if he used it as leverage to get something out of Calallen, when a legend applies, or shows an interest, you go balls to the wall to get them - see also Nick Saban.

As for people in Borger being upset with Mayfield, find one high school where some of the fans are not unhappy with the coach. I sat with Gary Joseph's father and some friends at the Katy/Manvel playoff game and there were people complaining about the Katy OC and wanting Gary to fire him.
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Gene Mayfield was the architect of the Permian dynasty. Yes, there were a few lapses - Jack Mildren & Cooper come to mind, but they were the force in West Texas.

As for the steroid accusation, I had a few fraternity brothers that played for him. None used roids; if they had, Joe Bob Bizzell just might have been a little bigger. However, your steroid accusation set me off, so I shall bid you a FOND farewell and invite you to ignore any more posts I make if I do.

 

[Torino]

Gene lost his wife in baby in that accident. He went back home to Garland and coached Garland for many years. We lost him last year.

I have no opinions on the Faircloth tenure. I have no clue why he left or as some seem to think was run off, if that was indeed the case. My opinion rests on the fact that Phil Danaher applied. I don't care if he used it as leverage to get something out of Calallen, when a legend applies, or shows an interest, you go balls to the wall to get them - see also Nick Saban.

As for people in Borger being upset with Mayfield, find one high school where some of the fans are not unhappy with the coach. I sat with Gary Joseph's father and some friends at the Katy/Manvel playoff game and there were people complaining about the Katy OC and wanting Gary to fire him.
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Gene Mayfield was the architect of the Permian dynasty. Yes, there were a few lapses - Jack Mildren & Cooper come to mind, but they were the force in West Texas.

As for the steroid accusation, I had a few fraternity brothers that played for him. None used roids; if they had, Joe Bob Bizzell just might have been a little bigger. However, your steroid accusation set me off, so I shall bid you a FOND farewell and invite you to ignore any more posts I make if I do.

 

[Torino]

Gene lost his wife in baby in that accident. He went back home to Garland and coached Garland for many years. We lost him last year.

I have no opinions on the Faircloth tenure. I have no clue why he left or as some seem to think was run off, if that was indeed the case. My opinion rests on the fact that Phil Danaher applied. I don't care if he used it as leverage to get something out of Calallen, when a legend applies, or shows an interest, you go balls to the wall to get them - see also Nick Saban.

As for people in Borger being upset with Mayfield, find one high school where some of the fans are not unhappy with the coach. I sat with Gary Joseph's father and some friends at the Katy/Manvel playoff game and there were people complaining about the Katy OC and wanting Gary to fire him.
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Gene Mayfield was the architect of the Permian dynasty. Yes, there were a few lapses - Jack Mildren & Cooper come to mind, but they were the force in West Texas.

As for the steroid accusation, I had a few fraternity brothers that played for him. None used roids; if they had, Joe Bob Bizzell just might have been a little bigger. However, your steroid accusation set me off, so I shall bid you a FOND farewell and invite you to ignore any more posts I make if I do.

Nick Saban didn't apply, so not sure about the reference. Would have been glad to have him. Danaher would have been hired in 2009 had he not withdrawn his name. Can't hire a man when he says he doesn't want the job.

 

[Torino]

I agree about the fickleness of the Borger community. The football team didn't do anything substantial before or after Mayfield. Have worked in 5 communities, and Borger was the worst in all resepects.

 

[IndianFan]

"None used roids;" Strong statement; I had fraternity brothers, too, and am certain they didn't confess all unless it came to women (and then, who could say what was true). My understanding is that most of the Odessa steroids were supplied by veterinarians.

Out of respect for a deceased coach, it seems best not to say things that cannot be proven. Anyone who has played the game knows that there are some players, not all, taking various drugs without coaches having any knowledge or part in it. Yes, even at the high school level.

 

[prepballfan]

I think its time to consider Isaiah Nguyen for this list. I know many great RBs have come out of PNG but he lead a rushing attack to Dallas and now to the QFs thus far. The kid is one of the smartest runners in my time warching PNG he always finds the right lane to run through. He is becoming a legend before our eyes. A HOH type player.

 

[pngfanatic]

I recently purchased PNG football game programs from 1958 and 1959 on eBay. Looking through those programs, I was reminded of a player who wasn't a big star in high school, but achieved greater success in college and the pros - Dwain Bean. He was the leading Missouri Valley conference rusher in 1962 and 1963 while at North Texas State. He was then drafted by the Green Bay Packers and ended up playing in the Canadian Football League for a couple of years. More info on him at Dwain Bean.

 

[IndianFan]

Bergeron is the most decorated player in PNG history. He was on the Parade All-American team with Tony Dorsett. He was also the #1 football recruit in Texas in 1973. He had offers from every major college in the country.

His speed is legendary. Not only was he fast (ran a 10.4 100m at Lamar), he was also explosive - 4.4 40yd dash with an occasional 4.3. I was also at the 1971 Lincoln game and saw him run down Joe Washington - easily. You can watch that play on Beau Freyou's excellent "Glory Trails: The History of Port Neches Groves Football" (which is posted on YouTube).

I've been watching PNG football since 1961 and Bergeron is best offensive player (and athlete) I've seen. The only other player in his league is Roschon Johnson.

I have to agree that, regardless of any rushing statistics, Bergeron is the best running back to ever touch the field for PN-G. And that's not meant to take away any of the accomplishments of Gordon LeBoeuf. But they played in different eras. Bergeron would be RB #1 on any PN-G team of any era and set every record given enough games.

 

[19PNGndn68]

Wilson was on defense, sorry, realized my error when I hit the button to post. Yes, I do know the difference between offense and defense.

Played fullback in Lincoln game consistently wiped out CB and OLB for PNG RBs. I knew then PNG was going to win that game.

 

[19PNGndn68]

I think its time to consider Isaiah Nguyen for this list. I know many great RBs have come out of PNG but he lead a rushing attack to Dallas and now to the QFs thus far. The kid is one of the smartest runners in my time warching PNG he always finds the right lane to run through. He is becoming a legend before our eyes. A HOH type player.

Never fumbled. Was an excellent back field blocker picking up the blitz. Many times giving QB Bailey the split second needed to launch a successful pass. Was first team Allstate.
Pound for pound got the most out of his abilities. He was not the starting rb at the start of the 2022 season. He Should be an inspiration to current players.