DevilDog Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, Horsefly said: Excellent feel good story for the HC and son, memories of a lifetime for sure. A brief of the Newton coach and the black Running back: Heart pulling Coach Johnson and his RB Darwin Barlow Share unbreakable bond all the way back to when the kid was holding the his oxygen tanks for football games In the 8th grade. Now his star RB. Helluva Story and sadly a true one. Many of the ones I discovered breaking down these teams. I Johnston is living in limbo, unsure of how much time he has left. He developed chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) of the lungs in 2015 after getting a transplant. The disease causes the white blood cells to attack the lungs, putting the afflicted in pain and making it difficult to breathe while also putting them at higher risk of contracting other illnesses. It is extremely rare, with a 2015 article in the Beaumont Enterprise claiming there have been only four cases in the U.S. He could live another 10 years or he could die tomorrow. He is sure of one thing, though. He doesn't want his life to end before winning a state championship. In what has so far been an atypical journey, nothing less would be expected. “Nothing that’s happened to me has been normal," he said. "That’s what they all say.” Darwin Barlow stood above Johnston, who moments earlier was angrily chasing an official following what he deemed a bad call. It's 2014 and the Eagles are playing Blanco in the state semifinal. Barlow is in eighth grade, two years before he will star in Newton's backfield as a running back. He was tasked with wheeling Johnston's oxygen tank, connected to a 10-foot cord, as the coach moved erratically with each play. On this particular play, Johnston moved too quickly for Barlow, disconnecting the cord. As quickly as he was screaming at the official he found himself on the ground, gasping for air. Barlow, overwhelmed by the sudden chaos, desperately tried to plug the hole with his thumb to keep the oxygen in. "Plug the damn thing back in," Johnston tried to say. Johnston laughs at the absurdity of the situation as he recalls it. He has a hearty laugh that is infectious and often makes light of his illness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 After reading up on these teams and watching videos. Hell I can't find a team to dislike. Some great stories behind them. That's what makes the community of Texas HS football special. Everyone is invested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 This newton team is fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty4024 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 These flags tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, Frosty4024 said: These flags tho! Refs need to not make it about them, lots of calls that should be no-calls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty4024 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Bye-bye cocky Gunter fans...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, Frosty4024 said: Bye-bye cocky Gunter fans...lol They have gotten beaten up this game, getting whipped now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty4024 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Horsefly said: They have gotten beaten up this game, getting whipped now. Hasn't happened often recently... (Sidenote: FINALLY a W...1-3 so far) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Frosty4024 said: Hasn't happened often recently... Newton is a physical group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty4024 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Horsefly said: Newton is a physical group Especially at skill positions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Just now, Frosty4024 said: Especially at skill positions... They just said they return most of their offense, QB, RB and WR..all 3 are D1, only lose 1 on the OL. I also like #10, the 6'3 WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty4024 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Horsefly said: They just said they return most of their offense, QB, RB and WR..all 3 are D1, only lose 1 on the OL. I also like #10, the 6'3 WR. Williams is the WR... But yeah...expect another run from Newton if the D is remotely decent...especially if they stay DII... They're basically a 3A WOS atm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Beast Texas that's all. Now Beast Texas 4A. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, Frosty4024 said: Williams is the WR... But yeah...expect another run from Newton if the D is remotely decent...especially if they stay DII... They're basically a 3A WOS atm... That's exactly who they reminded me of... WOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, DevilDog said: Beast Texas that's all. Now Beast Texas 4A. Can't wait. Let's see if the E TX 4A are as physical... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, Horsefly said: Let's see if the E TX 4A are as physical... They are but I'm not under any illusion that Kennedale and WOS are not great 4A teams. PG is very physical and big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, Horsefly said: That's exactly who they reminded me of... WOS In agreement very music so. Gonna be a handful next year regardless where they land. Dominated everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 31 minutes ago, Frosty4024 said: Williams is the WR... But yeah...expect another run from Newton if the D is remotely decent...especially if they stay DII... They're basically a 3A WOS atm... What's your picks for tomorrow Frosty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 These 3A games showed me you have to have a strong passing game with a stout defense: give me WOS and Carthage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasball Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 The 4A teams are still pretty small schools...However, all 4 will be very athletic. Both games should be very competitive! Friday is very good line up of games! Most people including myself believe Manvel should beat Highland Park. However, I wouldn't bet against Highland Park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty4024 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 hours ago, DevilDog said: What's your picks for tomorrow Frosty? Carthage, WOS, and Manvel (Can both teams lose this game?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenC7 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Manvel-Highland Park should be a good one, and I'm really interested in the College Station, Aledo game on Saturday. This might turn out to be another good one. College Station lost to Westlake by 7, and to St Pius, which is one of the better privates in TX. Abilene Cooper gave Aledo a pretty good game. And Legacy gave Aledo a better game the 2nd time around. College Station might make this a game. The mystery game to me is Cy Fair-Midway. Could be one sided, could be close, who knows. If it's one sided I would think it would be in Midway's favor. If close it could go either way. I'm a bit surprised that Westlake was held to just 6 points by Cy Fair , but that doesn't mean much once they line up against Midway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guccifer Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 14 hours ago, Nolebull813 said: Not that it means much in terms of quality on the field This can't be emphasized enough. The teams that have played so far are awful. Every one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 3 hours ago, GlenC7 said: Manvel-Highland Park should be a good one, and I'm really interested in the College Station, Aledo game on Saturday. This might turn out to be another good one. College Station lost to Westlake by 7, and to St Pius, which is one of the better privates in TX. Abilene Cooper gave Aledo a pretty good game. And Legacy gave Aledo a better game the 2nd time around. College Station might make this a game. The mystery game to me is Cy Fair-Midway. Could be one sided, could be close, who knows. If it's one sided I would think it would be in Midway's favor. If close it could go either way. I'm a bit surprised that Westlake was held to just 6 points by Cy Fair , but that doesn't mean much once they line up against Midway. I have not seen cy fair since the Sam McGuffie days...all of them today should be good games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty4024 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, Horsefly said: I have not seen cy fair since the Sam McGuffie days...all of them today should be good games. I almost forgot about that guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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