Top Coast teams traveling to the Jackson area for big games.

[Dubaction]

Lol, we knew that man had no clue what he was talking about. 

[slicklizard]

On 8/19/2023 at 10:13 PM, slicklizard said:

 

what’s up Tib. I would like to see y’all play Brandon. They did a number on WP last night.

They don’t know what is coming. With only five days to get ready ?  Yall have a lot of guys with big yards coming back. 

 

 

 

 

I hate to pat myself on the back but maybe I will. 
This game was over before halftime with as much the Brandon defense stayed on the field.

Brandon scores beyond the first one were the result of prevent defense and Picayune letting them burn clock. Not as close as score indicates. Picayune is the best team in the state at managing clock.

[David]

14 hours ago, maroontide06 said:

That was a great effort by Ocean Springs.  There’s nothing y’all have to be ashamed of.  The coast was represented quite well.

We basically lost the game on the last play after a roughing the kicker call on a missed field goal on the previous attempt. I’ve waited to comment until having a chance to watch a replay of the call, and it appears to be a legitimate roughing call. There are other calls that appeared to be questionable and at critical junctures, but it’s opening day for referees too, so no crying about that. We’ll talk about your teams great effort later, but I think that Ocean Springs can’t be counted out of having a good season just yet. Tough schedule, including Picayune, so probably no better than 3-2 headed to district play. Lots of good showings on the Coast, including Biloxi, Harrison Central, and Gulfport with wins. 
 

MC showed a lot of resilience overcoming what must have been six turnovers, including the fumble that led to OS taking the lead late, and the interception that should have been the game winner just after that. Second QB threw better but the starter ran well. Really good WR that should have been doubled. Obviously, a great kicker. Can’t see them over Brandon next week or the big boys in their district, but they should improve with experience. 
 

Also, I’ve got to ask about the weird situation with the fan base in Madison. Beautiful, huge stadium with a loud student section and great band, but the entire reserved middle of the stadium was practically empty, with thousands of people under tents outside the stadium past the end zone. I’m told that they pay hundreds of dollars for the tents and setups, yet never enter the stadium to cheer on their kids. I’m trying not to sound petty, but I think that sucks for the coaches and players, including the band at halftime. Any thoughts from Jaguar fans?  Tell me I’m wrong. 

Edited August 26, 2023 by David

[Vott]

42 minutes ago, David said:

We basically lost the game on the last play after a roughing the kicker call on a missed field goal on the previous attempt. I’ve waited to comment until having a chance to watch a replay of the call, and it appears to be a legitimate roughing call. There are other calls that appeared to be questionable and at critical junctures, but it’s opening day for referees too, so no crying about that. We’ll talk about your teams great effort later, but I think that Ocean Springs can’t be counted out of having a good season just yet. Tough schedule, including Picayune, so probably no better than 3-2 headed to district play. Lots of good showings on the Coast, including Biloxi, Harrison Central, and Gulfport with wins. 
 

MC showed a lot of resilience overcoming what must have been six turnovers, including the fumble that led to OS taking the lead late, and the interception that should have been the game winner just after that. Second QB threw better but the starter ran well. Really good WR that should have been doubled. Obviously, a great kicker. Can’t see them over Brandon next week or the big boys in their district, but they should improve with experience. 
 

Also, I’ve got to ask about the weird situation with the fan base in Madison. Beautiful, huge stadium with a loud student section and great band, but the entire reserved middle of the stadium was practically empty, with thousands of people under tents outside the stadium past the end zone. I’m told that they pay hundreds of dollars for the tents and setups, yet never enter the stadium to cheer on their kids. I’m trying not to sound petty, but I think that sucks for the coaches and players, including the band at halftime. Any thoughts from Jaguar fans?  Tell me I’m wrong. 

Sounds like they would rather socialize outside than go to the game. Unusual for high school game. But i see it at college games all the time. They have season tickets but rather sit under tents and not enter stadium. The people who have the suites at college games are the ones who dont care about the games. Especially ladies who gather with other ladies to talk about work and vacations while watching their kids make a mess on the floor. All the while their husbands instead of watching the game are also trying to make business deals for their company.  Last thing i wanna do at a game is discuss business. Lol

[David]

1 hour ago, Vott said:

Sounds like they would rather socialize outside than go to the game. Unusual for high school game. But i see it at college games all the time. They have season tickets but rather sit under tents and not enter stadium. The people who have the suites at college games are the ones who dont care about the games. Especially ladies who gather with other ladies to talk about work and vacations while watching their kids make a mess on the floor. All the while their husbands instead of watching the game are also trying to make business deals for their company.  Last thing i wanna do at a game is discuss business. Lol

Yeah, I guess that’s it.  Its better than not coming to the campus at all, and the athletic department pulls in big bucks. I’m sure there aren’t many locations that can sell so many packages for the tents in this state. The fans that were there seemed enthusiastic, the student section was packed and loud, and their band is almost as good as Ocean Springs, where a whole bunch of the fans are there for the halftime show. Different strokes, I guess. Or maybe I’m just sour about losing the game. 

[Bulldog2205]

On 8/23/2023 at 8:11 AM, Raiderguy said:

Picayune is a warm up game for Brandon

I think you were off just a hair on this game.  

[Bulldog2205]

1 minute ago, Raiderguy said:

yes, Brandon appeared to take them lightly

Have you ever thought Picayune might be really good?

[NoWammies]

6 minutes ago, Raiderguy said:

yes, Brandon appeared to take them lightly

Picayune was a preaseason top five team coming off two straight championships and has two dandy dozens. I seriously doubt Brandon took them lightly in a game that the entire state knew was going to be one of the biggest games of the year. Picayune is just really good. 

[maroontide06]

6 minutes ago, Bulldog2205 said:

Have you ever thought Picayune might be really good?

That dude just keeps digging his own grave deeper and deeper because you can't fix stupid.

[NoWammies]

7 minutes ago, Raiderguy said:

How 'bout them Lamar Raiders!!

What about them? I actually admitted I was wrong. Unlike you saying Brandon took Picayune lightly instead of saying you were wrong like you said you would. 

Edited August 28, 2023 by NoWammies

[Bulldog2205]

14 minutes ago, Raiderguy said:

How 'bout them Lamar Raiders!!

They barely beat PCS

[maroontide06]

8 minutes ago, NoWammies said:

What about them? I actually admitted I was wrong. Unlike you saying Brandon took Picayune lightly instead of saying you were wrong like you said you would. 

What were you wrong about?

[NoWammies]

1 minute ago, maroontide06 said:

What were you wrong about?

Lamar Academy’s final record even though the season still isn’t over and they still aren’t the best MAIS 5A team that he claims them to be. 

[maroontide06]

Just now, NoWammies said:

Lamar Academy’s final record even though the season still isn’t over and they still aren’t the best MAIS 5A team that he claims them to be. 

Those things are hard to predict anyway.  I wouldn't sweat it.

[NoWammies]

Just now, Raiderguy said:

Who is better than Lamar?

Well for starters the 5A team that beat them Starkville Academy and then ACCS which is looking like the best team in 5A at the moment. I’m done with it on this thread though because it doesn’t involve what’s suppose to be discussed. 

[maroontide06]

6 minutes ago, Raiderguy said:

Who is better than Lamar?

The team that just beat Brandon Friday night.

[Bulldog2205]

10 minutes ago, Raiderguy said:

Who is better than Lamar?

Starkville Academy, Oak Forest, Copiah Academy, and Parklane Academy are all better than Lamar

[Bulldog2205]

7 minutes ago, Raiderguy said:

Starkville was OT and clearly not the better team

Lol yes sir 

[NoWammies]

Edited August 28, 2023 by NoWammies

[maroontide06]

15 minutes ago, Raiderguy said:

Dude, Lamar is MAIS

That's irrelevant.  You asked a question so I graciously answered it for you.

[BrickCity]

1 hour ago, Raiderguy said:

Who is better than Lamar?

Does anyone actually care about private school football?

[Big Poppa]

2 hours ago, Raiderguy said:

It really did

No it didn't and you got your arse whipped. You are classless not like the really classy people from Brandon that I meet. Did you even get on the field? You sound like 3rd team long snapper and no disrespect to long snapper.

Edited August 28, 2023 by Big Poppa

[BrickCity]

1 minute ago, Raiderguy said:

Why do y'all avoid playing them??

at the end of our day, private schools will just turn around and recruit our kids

[NoWammies]

2 minutes ago, Raiderguy said:

what classification in Picayune

If you have to ask this question then why did you get on here making a prediction like you knew anything about them? 

[JagsFan77]

On 8/26/2023 at 3:32 PM, David said:

We basically lost the game on the last play after a roughing the kicker call on a missed field goal on the previous attempt. I’ve waited to comment until having a chance to watch a replay of the call, and it appears to be a legitimate roughing call. There are other calls that appeared to be questionable and at critical junctures, but it’s opening day for referees too, so no crying about that. We’ll talk about your teams great effort later, but I think that Ocean Springs can’t be counted out of having a good season just yet. Tough schedule, including Picayune, so probably no better than 3-2 headed to district play. Lots of good showings on the Coast, including Biloxi, Harrison Central, and Gulfport with wins. 
 

MC showed a lot of resilience overcoming what must have been six turnovers, including the fumble that led to OS taking the lead late, and the interception that should have been the game winner just after that. Second QB threw better but the starter ran well. Really good WR that should have been doubled. Obviously, a great kicker. Can’t see them over Brandon next week or the big boys in their district, but they should improve with experience. 
 

Also, I’ve got to ask about the weird situation with the fan base in Madison. Beautiful, huge stadium with a loud student section and great band, but the entire reserved middle of the stadium was practically empty, with thousands of people under tents outside the stadium past the end zone. I’m told that they pay hundreds of dollars for the tents and setups, yet never enter the stadium to cheer on their kids. I’m trying not to sound petty, but I think that sucks for the coaches and players, including the band at halftime. Any thoughts from Jaguar fans?  Tell me I’m wrong. 

There’s 2,400 passes for the endzone. And the stadium seats about 8,500. The stands on the home side are larger than everywhere in the state to my knowledge other than Meridian so it’s deceptive. If we have 7,000 at a game it looks like a ghost town in the stands. The visitors side is about average for 7A I’d say. With tailgaters, workers, teams, coaches, alumni, college coaches, and guests, there’s usually around 3,000 people standing around that field in addition to the stands. There’s a lot more people there than you’d think. Lots of parents stay in the endzone because they can keep an eye on their younger kids in the kids zone as well as enjoy their own food they can bring in. Some are sponsor tents, teacher tents, class reunion tents, administrator tents, etc. Many stay in there and feed the team and coaches after the game as well. There’s a large number of State and Ole Miss fans there who also tailgate on Saturdays as well and it’s just what they enjoy to do and what they’re used to. They almost all stand there and watch the game on the videoboard which I’ll admit I’m guilty of at State games. And if we didn’t have that tailgating, we might have 1,000 or so less fans per game. While I personally wish they were in the stands too, I’m glad they are supporting the team while enjoying themselves. It is what it is.