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Don't forget about the Fall Kick-Off Picnic on August 29th, 2007. For complete details scroll down to the top of previous posting (at the bottom of this posting).
PRE-SEASON WEEK TWO REPORT - CLEMENS SCRIMMAGE
Our beloved Mules scrimmaged Samuel Clemens High School at Harry B. Orem Stadium of Alamo Heights this past Saturday, August 18th. I submit that the Varsity Football Team performed perhaps better than expected on Defense (e.g., our Defense absolutely shut down Clemens' Offensive Unit), and that our Offense appeared to be "maturing on an acceptable and expected pace" as reported by Head Coach Don Byrd at the Varsity Football Dinner on the evening following the scrimmage.
Clemens runs an Offense that uses a running game to open up the passing game. The Buffaloes' First Team Offensive Unit never scored against the Mules' First Team Defensive Unit. In roughly 40 First Team Offensive plays I estimate that Clemens achieved only two or three first downs. I mean, our Defensive Unit SMACKED DOWN Clemens.
Here are some Defensive shots that capture the Defensive Unit-wide spirit of achievement of this past Saturday.
Mules Team Captain, Jacob Aguirre, Defensive End takes down Clemens' QB.
Linebacker, Beau Wilson, a Junior, shown here wearing Jersey Number 17 for the scrimmage breaking out of the huddle with other Defensive Starters, had a "stand-out performance day" seemingly in the middle of just about every other defensive play, making a number of solo tackles, and also caused a fumble.
Defensive Lineman, Chris Layne, a Senior, demonstrates in this pic why I gave him the nick name "Big Stick." Clemens Running Back goes doooowwwwwwn after getting hit by our Big Stick! YA MUN!
Relative to the Mules' Offensive Unit, we moved the ball at times, but did suffer from early season timing issues at points. The consensus amongst the football dad's was that our Offensive squad's efforts were consistent with last year's first offensive scrimmage performance by our State Champion Football Team... we did some things well, but need to work on our timing. Another scrimmage and two more weeks of football practice before our first game against Georgetown should help us unleash the powerhouse offense us ardent fans are confident will strongly begin coming to the forefront by the start of the first game.
Here are some Offensive Unit shots.
Team Captain, Cody Courtney, breaks the First Team Varsity Offense from the huddle operating at the QB position.
Running Back, Sergio Acosta, a Junior, makes a nice open field move on a Clemens Defender.
Team Captain and Wide Receiver, Bobby Broadnax, catches a TD pass from Drew Allen.
Bobby Broadnax breaks a couple of tackles to run it home for the TD! Get used to this shot, because it is likely one that will be repeated many times this season.
Junior Quarterback, Drew Allen, shows his 4.6 second 40-speed on a roll-out.
In summary, our young men comported themselves well during the scrimmage against a Clemens team that was ranked by the Express News as the Pre-Season #7 Sub-5A Football Team in the Region. Note, that the same article had Alamo Heights ranked #2 Sub-5A behind the #1 Sub-5A New Braunfels Unicorns.
EXPRESS NEWS PRE-SEASON RANKINGS ANALYSIS, SUNDAY AUGUST 19 NEWSPAPER, SECTION M, 2007 FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOLS
While ranking our reigning 4A Division I State Champion Football Team as the #2 Sub-5A in their readership area, I suppose the Express News Sports Staff looked at the how many Seniors we lost from last year's team, and then looked at the fact that the New Braunfels Unicorns have a very good All-District QB, in the form of Ryan Perez, returning to lead his team's offense, as well as, 5 other offensive and 4 defensive returning starters, as compared to our 3 returning "O" and 3 returning "D" starting players. This element, combined with the solid play New Braunfels gave us last year during the State Play-Offs gives an air of logic to the Express News Sport Staff's pre-season ranking of our beloved Mules.
HOWEVER, I believe we will very quickly show the Express News Sports Staff that their logic may have been faulty should we beat 7-0n-7 State Champion Georgetown in their own backyard at the first game of the season. This will simply be a HUGE WIN for our Mules should we prevail.
Here is the Express News complete Sub-5A Pre-Season Rankings:
1. New Braunfels, District 26-4A
2. Alamo Heights, District 27-4A
3. N.B. Canyon, District 26-4A
4. Kerrville Tivy, District 27-4A
5. Boerne, District 27-4A
6. Brackenridge, District 28-4A
7. Clemens, District 26-4A
8. South San, District 29-4A
9. Sam Houston, District 28-4A
10. Pleasonton, District 27-3A
Now, also take a gooooooooooooood look at where our very ownest own conference foe Kerrville Tivy stands in the above listing. This will be our last game of the regular season AT KERRVILLE. Kerrville has 7 returning offensive starters and 9 (that is right, 9 out of 11) returning defensive starters. cough, ahum. The returning Antlers include 6 foot 4 inch, 190 lbs, QB Colton Palmer and 6 foot 2 inch, 210 lbs, All-Area/All-District Linebacker Kyle Prater. Anyone doubt that this game will be very un-cake-walk-like? I did not think so.....
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NEW VARSITY MULE PLAYERS
Following our scrimmage with Clemens the following players were moved up to Varsity:
#25 John Cabell, Sophomore, Wide Receiver
#40 A.J. Lewis, Junior, Running Back/Linebacker
#59 Kody Bowen, Sophomore, Defensive Lineman
#79 Forrest Hagar, Sophomore, Offensive Lineman
#80 Trevor Lovelady, Sophomore, Wide Receiver
Congratulations to all the Mules above!
VARSITY DINNER
On the evening of Sunday, August 19th, the Varsity Players and their families were treated to some Southern Hospitality by Bob and Pam Broadnax who volunteered their beautiful home in Terrill Hills to host this year's Varsity Dinner. The event primarily took place "pool side" in the multi-terraced backyard of "Casa Broadnax." The terracing of Bob and Pam's place made this truly perfect venue as it was easy for all diners to see all the speakers and our boys.
Here is a Casa Broadnax backyard hillside photo of our Varsity Football Mules as joined by the terrifically talented Varsity Cheerleading Squad:
I am biased, but are not these all handsome young people!
That some of which, OF COURSE, had to get into the pool in their street clothes!
OTHER NEWS
I think everyone should keep their eyes and ears open for some likely college football season accolades former Mule Football Player Patrick Bailey who is entering his Senior Year at Duke University. Patrick is the son of Mickey and Linda Bailey. Mr. Bailey is head of the Math Department at Alamo Heights High School who lavishes his prodigious teaching skills and TLC on our students. Colonel Linda Bailey, USAF, I am proud to report, is a fellow alum with yours truly of the USAF Academy, that CONTINUES to serve our Country. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE FAMILY.
Patrick has been the starting Defensive End at Duke since his Freshman Year (I MEAN HE STARTED AS A TRUE FRESHMAN!), likely resulting in his being a 4-year Varsity Letterman. Significantly, Patrick carries a 3.2+ Grade Point Average in Electrical and Computer Engineering at one of the top ranked academic universities in the Nation. Please see this link:
Be sure to thank Mr. Bailey for his service to our Community, his wife, Colonel Bailey for her service to our Nation, and shake Patrick's hand when you see him for being an inspiration both on- and off-the-field for our young people.
2006 4A Division I State Champ Offensive Lineman and former Mule Football Player Connor Cook has played well enough to make Angelo State's published Team Roster. Please click on the following link and then scroll down to Connor's Jersey Number 75:
For those former Mules that are out-of-town, here is a picture of our new press box... note, that there will be a large "2006 4A Division I State Football Champions" sign at the top of the press box that has yet to be added. Unlike much of the new construction at the High School which is being done by professional contractors, this structure was constructed under the care of Alamo Heights School District Mike Hagar (proud papa of #75 Forrest Hagar) and the Alamo Heights ISD Maintenance Staff.
The Mule Fan website is pleased and thankful to have the photographic support of Mary Candee at Dulce Design Photography who makes the bulk of wonderful photos our site presents available to us. There are many more of the photos that Mary takes from Alamo Heights sporting, school and community events that can be viewed and easily purchased online at http://www.dulcedesigns.photoreflect.com/. Also, please feel free to call Mary to support any of your personal events at (210) 821-5229. Mary Candee is a standout person in our community, so please support her business!
GO MULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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