PNG 52, Clear Lake 0
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Re: GAMEDAY: PNG vs Clear Lake
I caught the entire broadcast. It sounded like CL made some decent defensive scheme changes at the half that, at least, slowed our offense down. We also had multiple penalties in the second half. The great news... the second team looks pretty good too! I can't remember the RB's name that carried the ball over and over. He did a great job though.
I caught the entire broadcast. It sounded like CL made some decent defensive scheme changes at the half that, at least, slowed our offense down. We also had multiple penalties in the second half. The great news... the second team looks pretty good too! I can't remember the RB's name that carried the ball over and over. He did a great job though.
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Re: GAMEDAY: PNG vs Clear Lake
PNG 480 yards of offense, Clear Lake 56
http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/scoreboard/?site=default&mkt=houston&Season=2015&tpl=Boxscore&Sport=1&ID=243065&TeamID=151&SearchType=Teams
PNG 480 yards of offense, Clear Lake 56
http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/scoreboard/?site=default&mkt=houston&Season=2015&tpl=Boxscore&Sport=1&ID=243065&TeamID=151&SearchType=Teams
I got to attend tonight's game. This is the first time I've been able to attend a PN-G game since 2012, and I've gotta say, it's good to be back among the people in purple and white.
It's hard to find something to complain about in a 52-0 rout and I hate to be that guy, but....
Our offense is obviously incredibly talented as a whole, but we have some serious cleaning to do. We had two or three drives killed by false start and holding penalties, and two or three more that almost went to the grave for the same reason. Tonight, that didn't matter much, but it will in the future. I'll be fair and admit that I think some of this stemmed from a Houston ref crew that wanted to keep things from getting more embarrassing than they already were, but newsflash: for every opportunity a ref sees to throw a flag against the Indians in a normal game, a ref at a game against West Orange will find at least three more. We call that the "Hooks Effect," and it's something everyone in Mid County is well acquainted with (don't get me started about last year). Unless we clean up our act, PN-G will be getting reacquainted with it next week.
We also had too much penetration into the offensive backfield for my liking. Morse handled the pressure like a champ (I swear that kid was born to be a quarterback), but defenses the likes of what we normally see in Nederland, Central and West Orange-Stark will make much more effective use of those opportunities than did Clear Lake tonight. Our O-Line needs to step up its game. To their credit, the guys in the trenches did a much better job of keeping Morse out of trouble and opening up holes for the running game later on in the game, but we need to be having that success up front from beginning to end, not just when the opposing defense starts wearing down because it's been on the field too long.
I had no complaints whatsoever about our defense tonight. This was the best Indian defensive play I've seen or listened to on the radio since at least our undefeated regular season in 2009. We had two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown, our linebackers and secondary were swarming to the ball all night, we gave up maybe five first downs, we held Clear Lake to less than a hundred yards, and best of all, our defense played penalty-free football all night long. You can't ask for much better than that. Anytime the defense outscores the opposing offense, you've had a good night. This shutout was well earned, and the Indian Nation has much to be proud of in tonight's performance from our defensive unit.
Best part of the night, no injuries and aside from one personal foul call against Clear Lake, lots of good sportsmanship from both teams. It was a great way for me to get reintroduced to Texas high school football. Scalp 'em, Indians.
PS: The band sounded incredible tonight.
It's hard to find something to complain about in a 52-0 rout and I hate to be that guy, but....
Our offense is obviously incredibly talented as a whole, but we have some serious cleaning to do. We had two or three drives killed by false start and holding penalties, and two or three more that almost went to the grave for the same reason. Tonight, that didn't matter much, but it will in the future. I'll be fair and admit that I think some of this stemmed from a Houston ref crew that wanted to keep things from getting more embarrassing than they already were, but newsflash: for every opportunity a ref sees to throw a flag against the Indians in a normal game, a ref at a game against West Orange will find at least three more. We call that the "Hooks Effect," and it's something everyone in Mid County is well acquainted with (don't get me started about last year). Unless we clean up our act, PN-G will be getting reacquainted with it next week.
We also had too much penetration into the offensive backfield for my liking. Morse handled the pressure like a champ (I swear that kid was born to be a quarterback), but defenses the likes of what we normally see in Nederland, Central and West Orange-Stark will make much more effective use of those opportunities than did Clear Lake tonight. Our O-Line needs to step up its game. To their credit, the guys in the trenches did a much better job of keeping Morse out of trouble and opening up holes for the running game later on in the game, but we need to be having that success up front from beginning to end, not just when the opposing defense starts wearing down because it's been on the field too long.
I had no complaints whatsoever about our defense tonight. This was the best Indian defensive play I've seen or listened to on the radio since at least our undefeated regular season in 2009. We had two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown, our linebackers and secondary were swarming to the ball all night, we gave up maybe five first downs, we held Clear Lake to less than a hundred yards, and best of all, our defense played penalty-free football all night long. You can't ask for much better than that. Anytime the defense outscores the opposing offense, you've had a good night. This shutout was well earned, and the Indian Nation has much to be proud of in tonight's performance from our defensive unit.
Best part of the night, no injuries and aside from one personal foul call against Clear Lake, lots of good sportsmanship from both teams. It was a great way for me to get reintroduced to Texas high school football. Scalp 'em, Indians.
PS: The band sounded incredible tonight.
According to Gabe Morse threw for 306 yards and 5 touchdowns. Not a bad way to start the season.
I enjoyed 3Q of Indian football. When I left, it was 49-0.
Clear Lake was terrible. PN-G could have scored 70 or 80 points had they not abandoned the passing game at halftime. Clear Lake may not win a game. PN-G passing game is as good as advertised. No pooch kick. The kicker can put the ball down to the 5-10 yard line and the PN-G special teams made stops. It is a worry to see the starting QB as the PAT holder and punter. I would protect the QB at all cost. He is an above-average high school QB. He reads the coverage, looks at multiple options, picks the open receiver, and throws a nice football to catch. He can hit WRs in stride. A few first game drops by the WRs. #11 made some plays...he is big and when he got the ball, he did some damage in the secondary. #13 has some size and solid hands. Excellent first half by #13. The pass to the RB out of the backfield was open all night...well designed play. #11 had 2 impressive blocks on the RB 20-25 yard TD run in the 2Q...he manhandled the CB and came back to crush the SS/LB chasing the PN-G RB. After the block, the RB could have walked on his hands into the end zone. #5 on defense was all over the place and he will zap you. #5, #2, and #22 will light you up. Need to work on tackling...arm tackling will not work vs. better teams. PN-G defense has a chance to be good...small but they have some kids that get to the football. If they can contain teams with speed and keep things in front of them, they will be a solid unit.
The PN-G band was huge. When the band spread out in a marching formation, it stretched from the 5-yard line to the opposite 5-yard line. The Indianettes seem a tad small in number, but all of the kids must be in the band.
Nice to meet PN-G Proud.
Go Indians. Peace.
Clear Lake was terrible. PN-G could have scored 70 or 80 points had they not abandoned the passing game at halftime. Clear Lake may not win a game. PN-G passing game is as good as advertised. No pooch kick. The kicker can put the ball down to the 5-10 yard line and the PN-G special teams made stops. It is a worry to see the starting QB as the PAT holder and punter. I would protect the QB at all cost. He is an above-average high school QB. He reads the coverage, looks at multiple options, picks the open receiver, and throws a nice football to catch. He can hit WRs in stride. A few first game drops by the WRs. #11 made some plays...he is big and when he got the ball, he did some damage in the secondary. #13 has some size and solid hands. Excellent first half by #13. The pass to the RB out of the backfield was open all night...well designed play. #11 had 2 impressive blocks on the RB 20-25 yard TD run in the 2Q...he manhandled the CB and came back to crush the SS/LB chasing the PN-G RB. After the block, the RB could have walked on his hands into the end zone. #5 on defense was all over the place and he will zap you. #5, #2, and #22 will light you up. Need to work on tackling...arm tackling will not work vs. better teams. PN-G defense has a chance to be good...small but they have some kids that get to the football. If they can contain teams with speed and keep things in front of them, they will be a solid unit.
The PN-G band was huge. When the band spread out in a marching formation, it stretched from the 5-yard line to the opposite 5-yard line. The Indianettes seem a tad small in number, but all of the kids must be in the band.
Nice to meet PN-G Proud.
Go Indians. Peace.
I agree, PNG could have scored 70 points. Coach chose to run the clock with his running game. Nicholson was flawless at kicker. Glad to see that we have someone that gives us kick-off options now.
As the year progresses, I ask all to remember that these are 15-17 yr. old KIDS, and it's not our place to get on here, anomalously, and talk about how a KID screwed up (in front of 5,000 strangers), or what he needs to work on. I'm sure that he, and the coaches, are well aware of what needs to be doing to get better. These kids play, good or bad, with their whole heart, and it's not our place to degrade them.
Off of Soapbox now!
It was great to meet 1989NDN!
As the year progresses, I ask all to remember that these are 15-17 yr. old KIDS, and it's not our place to get on here, anomalously, and talk about how a KID screwed up (in front of 5,000 strangers), or what he needs to work on. I'm sure that he, and the coaches, are well aware of what needs to be doing to get better. These kids play, good or bad, with their whole heart, and it's not our place to degrade them.
Off of Soapbox now!
It was great to meet 1989NDN!
NEXT GAMEDAY
5A DII REGIONAL ROUND
PN-G Indians (11-1)
vs.
Texas High Tigers (12-0)
Friday, Nov. 29, 7:00PM
Northwestern State University Turpin Stadium, Natchitoches, LA
PN-G INDIANS FOOTBALL
I could not be more proud of our team and our community. The spirit here is unmatched! I am so lucky to be a part of it and to wear the purple and white! The journey of this football season, with these coaches and our players, will stay with me forever. -- PN-G Head Coach Jeff Joseph
