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  2. Nt's Mosley Smith Award Candidate

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    Posted · Edited by DeepGreen

    Smith Awards presented tonight

    By RUSH WOOD, The Enterprise

    02/15/2007

    Updated 02/14/2007 11:46:13 PM CST

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    BEAUMONT - What a backfield.

    They combined for 7,344 rushing yards and 99 touchdowns. That's an average of 1,838 yards and 24.8 TDs for each of the four.

    As if that's not impressive enough, they also passed for over 2,700 yards and another 20 TDs, and only two of them were quarterbacks.

    This foursome - Tramain Thomas of East Chambers, Justin Williams of Deweyville, Brandon Williams of Central and Micah Mosley of Nederland - are finalists for the Willie Ray Smith Award for the best offensive player in Southeast Texas for the 2006 high school season.

    One - as voted by a panel of area sports journalists - will receive the honor at the 15th Annual Willie Ray Smith Sr. Awards Banquet set for 7 p.m. today in the ballroom of the Elegante Hotel.

    Defensive finalists are Memorial defensive back Barry Valcin, West Orange-Stark cornerback Earl Thomas and linebackers Andre August of Central, Paul Trammell of East Chambers and Jacody Coleman of West Brook.

    The Smith Awards are named in memory of Willie Ray Smith Sr., the legendary coach who compiled a 251-99-10 record and won two state championships in 33 seasons at Charlton-Pollard, Orange Wallace and Lufkin Dunbar high schools.

    This year's nine finalists are already well-decorated for their 2006 accomplishments.

    Mosley was a first-team Class 4A All-State selection by The Associated Press after rushing for a school-record 2,403 yards and 29 TDs and scoring three other TDs on receptions. Tramain Thomas, the only underclassman among the finalists, was voted the District 24-2A most valuable player after rushing for 1,249 yards and 22 TDs and passing for an additional 1,381 yards and nine TDs.

    Justin Williams, who ran from 2,298 yards and 32 TDs, was the District 24-2A offensive MVP, and Brandon Williams, who accumulated 2,699 yards of total offense (1,394 rushing and 1,305 passing) and accounted for 27 TDs, was the Offensive Player of the Year on The Enterprise's 2006 Super Gold Team as well as the District 22-4A MVP.

    Despite missing some time with a knee injury, Coleman logged 117 tackles and 7.5 sacks for West Brook and was The Enterprise's Super Gold Defensive Player of the Year. Trammell had 119 tackles, two sacks, five hurries, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries and earned Defensive MVP honors in District 24-2A.

    August's defensive line read 65 solo tackles (14 behind the line of scrimmage), 35 assists, nine sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one deflected pass. He was a first-team All-District 22-4A performer and a member of The Enterprise's Super Gold Team.

    Earl Thomas, a do-it-all type on both sides of the line for WO-S, had 67 tackles, three interceptions, two kickoff returns for TDs and averages of 33.0 yards on kickoff returns and 15.3 yards on punt returns. He was the District 21-3A MVP and a Super Golf Team member.

    Valcin had 73 solo tackles, 52 assists, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 12 deflected passes, and was a unanimous pick to the All-District 21-5A Team and also a Super Gold selection.

    The performances of tonight's finalists did not go unnoticed by the college scouts.

    Just last week, Brandon Williams followed through on his commitment to Texas A&M as did Earl Thomas on his commitment to the University of Texas. Mosley chose the University of North Texas, while Valcin is headed to Baylor, Coleman to Iowa and August to Blinn College.

    Also, Tramain Thomas is already considered a blue-chip prospect in the recruiting class for 2008.

    David Castles, the director of athletics at Kilgore Junior College, will be the featured speaker for tonight's banquet.

    Last year's Smith Awards winners were WO-S' Kenneth Beasley for offense and Jasper's Sean Weatherspoon for defense.

    BREAKOUT:

    2007 SMITH AWARDS FINALISTS

    Offense

    Tramain Thomas, Jr., QB, East Chambers

    Justin Williams, Sr., RB, Deweyville

    Brandon Williams, Sr., QB, Central

    Micah Mosley, Sr., RB, Nederland

    Defense

    Jacody Coleman, Sr., LB, West Brook

    Paul Trammell, Sr., LB, East Chambers

    Barry Valcin, Sr. DB, Memorial

    Andre August, Sr., LB, Central

    Earl Thomas, Sr., DB, West Orange-Stark

    Smith Award

  4. A Public Service Announcement

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    Posted

    Reminds me of a post I made on the "Dark Side" board.

    An old Indian Chief sat in his hut on the reservation, smoking a Ceremonial pipe and eyeing two U. S. Government officials sent to interview him.

    "Chief Two Eagles," asked one Official, "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done."

    The Chief nodded in agreement.

    The Official continued, "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

    The Chief stared at the Government Officials for over a minute and then calmly replied, "When white man found the land, Indians were running it."

    "No taxes."

    "No debt."

    "Plenty buffalo."

    "Plenty beaver."

    "Women did all the work."

    "Medicine man free."

    "Indian man spent all day hunting and fishing."

    "All night having sex."

    Then the Chief leaned back and smiled, "Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that

  7. Hearing A Rumor

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    Posted

    Do some thinking people. Roger is a famous sports celebrity of sorts, after all, he did lead the Cowboys through some great years. He's also a graduate of the Naval Academy and a real estate developer in the DFW area. Sooooo.......why not invite Roger the Dodger to perform the coin toss along with Joe Greene with a Patriotic theme of course. However, prior to the game, Rick Villareal, the NT Development contingent, and those that would be instramental in NT getting a new football stadium (Dr. B) someday should give Roger a tour of Eagle Point and point out the endless possibilites of development next to the new stadium site.

  8. Coaching Change Good For Nt Too

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    This is not about knocking our former coaches. This article taken off the La Tech board has some good points regarding their incoming staff.

    Dooley is already direct, decisive

    RUSTON — During a press conference following Louisiana Tech's National Signing Day luncheon on Wednesday, new football coach Derek Dooley said there is "more than one way to skin a cat."

    It is clear that after a little more than one month on the job, his way of skinning the cat will be radically different than that of his predecessor, Jack Bicknell.

    Bicknell was a laid-back guy whose personality was reflected in his coaching and management style. Dooley, it appears, is the anti-Jack, a very hands-on head coach who will exert his control over every aspect of the program.

    This is no knock on Bicknell, who enjoyed some success during his eight years as head coach, but make no mistake; a dramatic change in culture is taking place inside the Charles Wyly Athletic Complex.

    During the signing day luncheon, Dooley's newly assembled staff was on hand, albeit in the shadows. During his talk, Dooley introduced each coach, all sporting a blue blazer and slacks. I have a feeling the days of the Bulldog team flying to games in warm-ups and do-rags have come to an end.

    Dooley spent very little time talking about the recruits and a great deal of time talking about the recruiting process, his vision for the program and his desire to succeed.

    Dooley was articulate, focused and very confident in his plan. He also struck a chord when he talked about his time on the recruiting trail and coming to the realization that the Tech family network stretched far and wide.

    "It was amazing to me that every high school I went to, someone would come up and said they went to Louisiana Tech," Dooley said.

    The problem, Dooley said, was the Tech family had become disjointed. He was equally amazed at how many of those Tech people said they had not been to Ruston for a game in a while.

    "It's my goal to get them to come back," he said. "Not one person can fix the program. It's going to take the collective energy from the Tech family."

    Dooley also spoke about his new immediate family — the current Bulldog players. During the whirlwind of recruiting and hiring of a staff in the past six weeks, he also held one-on-one meetings with every player.

    It was a chance for each player to not only meet their new coach face-to-face, but an opportunity to speak their mind one way or the other.

    "It was a healthy exercise," Dooley said. "There were a number of guys who said they haven't been doing the right things and they were excited to change. I allowed them to vent."

    It also gave Dooley a chance to do an initial canvassing of the personalities on this team.

    Now that recruiting is over, Dooley and his new staff begin the process of breaking down the current team and installing their offensive and defensive systems in anticipation of the opening of spring drills on March 21.

    It is a process that will start from scratch.

    To say this will be an interesting spring is an understatement because the changes in store will be sweeping and definitive. Get a good look at the faces in last year's media guide, because I have a feeling some of them won't be around after they get a taste of what Dooley has in store.

    The agent for change has arrived, and it comes with a bit of a Georgia drawl.

    Change

  10. Who Will Have More Yds This Year ?

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    Posted · Edited by DeepGreen

    I would have to go with Cam Montgomery. I only say this because this is my second year at North Texas and unfortunately i was not a student during Jamario's "Glory Year", therefore I never saw what he was really capable of. However, the new style of offense will open the field up for him and give him the opportunity to make some plays. Solely based on what i have seen in Jamario's performance the last two seasons i think he may have his work cut out for him to keep his starting position.

    LAZER, do yourself a favor and buy yourself a copy of the 2004 NT Football Season DVD. It's worth it to see J-Mo at his very best.

  11. Navy Vs Unt On Veteran's Day Weekend !

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    Posted · Edited by DeepGreen

    Great timing for our game with Navy with the game being scheduled on the weekend of Veteran's Day (Sunday -November 11th). Hopefully we can make the game and game day a real event !

    Oh man, could the Green Brigade put on a wonderful, patriotic show for a capacity crowd! I predict this will be a game day atmosphere to remember. Time to serve up some tailgating food to our men and women in uniform who will be at the game. What better way to show our appreciation for what they do.

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  12. Who's Your Starting Qb

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    Posted · Edited by DeepGreen

    I know this takes Riley Dodge out of the equation but i really dont think he is going to come to NT. If he has the same kind of year this year as he had last year then he will get a chance from a BCS school.

    Despite his passing abilities and his knowledge of runing a spread offense, I just don't see Riley going to a BCS program. He just doesn't have the size they look for in a QB. I know there are exceptions, but not many. Unless they recruit him as a defensive back.

  15. Hearing A Rumor

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    Posted · Edited by DeepGreen

    Invite the Secretary of the Navy to the game and instead of putting him one of the luxury boxes at Fouts, stick his ass in one of the end zones behind the goalposts. Maybe he'll go back to Washington and ask for federal money to build NT a new stadium under some "blighted neighborhood" funding grant. :unsure: Hey, don't laugh. You've gotta think outside the box when it comes to Fouts.

  21. Dodge Rubs Elbows With Fans

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    Posted

    Need more Alumni coming back!

    ""I'm really excited to come back to my home," said Clayton George, wide receivers coach. George played wide receiver at NT from 1989-93 and was part of two Southland Conference championships. Dodge coached George while at NT from 1992-93 as a wide receivers coach.

    "I have a lot of things to be thankful for," George said. "I get to come back and coach my alma mater, and coach with my mentor. This university and these guys are like family to me."

  25. Negative Recruiting Press

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    Posted · Edited by DeepGreen

    Obviously this is only half the story, but if true and had Dodge and staff known the offer was on the table and NT had a verbal committment, then Dodge should have called Insall. It would have been the right thing to do. Remember, TD and his staff represent the University of North Texas and their actions, both good and bad, reflect on our University. At this point a written apology from Coach Dodge, acknowledging the mistake, is all that can be done.

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