Since there's been some talk going around about these former EP Gridiron stars, lets here about where they are or what they're doin. Here's a few to get started:

Alex Torres
Tony Gonzalez
Omar Garcia
Gabe Flores
Mike Foran
Quentin Pettis

Lets here it

i heard Omar Garcia was at texas am corpus christi

Isn't Alex Torres at Air Force. Heard he broke a write or hand in his first game or something.

ain't thats where Huskie12 lives?

You heard anythin on him Huskie?

I think I was Alex Torres at working at Red Lobster.

Alex Torres is at EPCC

I believe Foran is red-shirted @ Abilene Christian or somewhere over in that area.

Dominique Hamilton is also red-shirted @ the Univ. of Missouri.

Last I heard about Tony Gonzalez was that he left the Utep football team.

What happened with Gonzales? Heard he was doing really good @ UTEP?

easy, a&m-corpus has no football, did omar play basket/base ball? also checked abeline christians football and baseball rosters and no foran.... alex was at airforce so the only red lobster he would be at is in colorado springs?

yes, omar is on roster at cc in baseball, props, i'll have to go check him out

I was at the Utep game last week and Tony was brought up. Alot of my friends follow Utep closely and go to many of their practices. They said that Tony was doing great. One of my friends said that Tony left because of all the running backs Coach Banks was recruiting. It's probably true because even the other running back Jon Lane left Utep along with Tony.

Husky12, foran is at ACU, just on the JV roster for now.

i saw pettis on NMMI roster im pretty sure. and last i heard of flores was that he was going to UNM but i dont see him on the roster ;

and im also curious about where jon lane went, if anyone knows plz tell me hehe

I think I saw Torres at the EP Red Lobster on the west side about a month ago.

Husky12 - Alex Torres is back in town and at El Paso Community College. My brother goes to EPCC, knows him, talked to him and he is back. Probably was him at Red Lobster

Jon Lane

Junior from El Paso, TX
Position: RB Number: 4
Height: 5-10 Weight: 205

Montana State (2007) Enters the fall as a reserve running back. (2006) Transferred to MSU from UTEP during fall camp… missed the season with a hamstring injury. UTEP (2005) Carried 11 times for 27 yards and a touchdown as a redshirt freshman in 2005… also caught two passes for 29 yards, and had a special teams tackle against Texas Southern. (2004) Redshirted. Americas District 1-5A offensive MVP as a senior, earning honorable mention all-state honors as a senior, when he carried 225 times for 1,489 yards and 19 touchdowns... a regional qualifier in the long and triple jump in track... a three-time all-academic honoree. Personal Born Jonathan Royce Lane, Jr., on September 5, 1985 in El Paso... one of three children of Philinda and Jon Lane, Sr.

Yea Huskie12, Omar Garcia is playing baseball and the roster lists him as a Catcher. From what I've heard they are having their fall world series games this weekend.

Gabe Flores is on the UNM baseball roster, he isnt playing football out there. He's a good pitcher, though, we should be hearing something about him soon.


So Tony Gonzalez quit because of incoming recruits?? That happens everywhere every year. I dont know why he would quit because of that

Omega that is what I question as well about Tonys leaving Utep. But then I ask myself as to why Jon Lane and other RBs left as well. Something must had been going on when these RBs left.

Well that might be that they aren't used to the competition. It's actually kind of understandable. These kids from EP are the stars of the city and never really get challenged by another person for their position throuhout their high school years. All of a sudden when they arent the star and they see someone coming in and challenging for their job, they arent used to it. So not knowing what to do in that position may lead to transfering or quitting. As long as they get an education, thats all that matters though

coog, why did alex leave the academy?

Omega that probably explains why Omar Garcia was not offered by D1 universities. Omar was not really challenged in high school. Explains why he ended up at that nonDivision 1 univerisity.

Actually Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a division 1 University. They just don't have a football team. They are in the Southland Conference, if you remember their basketball team played Wisconsin in the 1st round of the NCAA tournament last year.

He's not talking much about it but apparently had something to do with an injury.

I hope that it was just an injury for Alex and not something else. That kid has so much talent

From what Alex told me, you have to go through basic training to get into the Academy. He broke his hand during basic and was going to have to wait another year to get into the academy so I think he's trying to get something going somewhere else.

THE CURSE

Well thats good to hear, hopefully he finds some place to play

ya to get into any military academy(Army Air Force
Navy) you have to do a mini basic training to get you military acquainted and if your not healthly and able to perform the required tasks you usually get recycled for the next year...

sorry that alex got hurt

Sean what are you doing now? Are you still playing?

Chorpus Christi is a 1-aa school, but in basketball it doesnt matter when your getting into the tourney. Southland is the same conference as my school texas state. our schools are the ones the big schools get to stomp on lol

Yea it's 1-AA in football (if they had a football team) but there's no such sanction for any other sports. But yea Ralph, they play each other in their conference.

Patrick Douglas is at Hardin Simmons now and is the starting deep snaper (but only on field goals)

Brian Young the UTEP standout is currently playing for the New Orleans Saints. I heard he is also doing well.

Also got news on Marcos Garcia (Hanks-05) and Marco Chavez (Chapin-06). Both are playing football and UMHB in Belton, TX. They are the ranked #2 in Division III football and just beat a team 70-14.
Way to go

Mike Jefferson ex parkland matador is on the dallas cowboys practice squad.

ralph, you are in san marcos? cool, i get out there on occasion. what are you majoring in?

omega, corpus is probably getting fball in 09-10, they will use buc stadium at miller high school on a temp basis, omar can verify with more info i'm sure.

richard glenn andy macias sean kaerwer and niel fulsang play baseball @ nmmi also

yea im out here doing Business Administration where do you stay at?

pettis is at nmmi along with k perez. hear both are doing real well

kevin perez, kicker from hanks right? i read not long ago on the times that he got player of the week for making a 50 somthin field goal

ralph i work at a&m-kingsville, dept of military science. retired out of bliss. both my daughters went to chapin, one athlete, one trainer.

lastly, go bobcats! too bad andre mccorkle got jammed up. big deal down here with him from flour bluff.

Martin Parra, former Andress QB, is playing baseball for A&M Corpus Christi

The Skelton's and David Moore from Burges and Chapin are at Fordham

The Elliot's from Andress are at Macalester

dang, that's why the name parra red flagged me. glad all the young men are doing well post hs! great stuff.

Thats right, Omar and Martin are now teammates out there. Husky you should check them out this weekend, they are playing their fall world series. Friday is at 2 and i believe saturday and sunday is at 10. Just got that online

may just do that! calallen/flour bluff tonight and the islanders tomorrow

Let's not forget Dillon Martinez, receiver for Americas High School he is now playing for Scottsdale Community College. As a freshman he is playing special teams, he has one touchdown for the season.

Ben Hernandez from Canutillo now playing for UTEP!

Scott Grantham starting QB at Tarleton State. Undefeated and I think ranked in the top ten in Div. II.

Update on John Skelton (Soph) and David Moore (Fresh) at Fordham (Skelton's little brother Steven (Fresh) is also on the team but, no stats yet).

Fordham University 5-2 (3-0, Patriot League)
This year 3 consecutive road wins (most road wins since 2004)
Skelton has moved to 6th All-Time Season TD Passer in school history this past week with his 14th.

Fordham looking to go to 4-0 in Patriot League for first time in school history this weekend.

John Skelton:
Patriot League Player of the Week 1 October.
125-230 with 7 Int; 1460 Yds; 14 TD

David Moore:
14 Rec (3rd on roster), 123 Yds, 2 TD (Missed a game -Flu)

Player Bio
Before Fordham
A graduate of Capt. John L. Chapin High School in El Paso, Texas where he lettered in football and basketball…a two-time All-District pick in football…named District 1 4A MVP…El Paso All-Star West Special Teams MVP…earned All-City honors at free safety as a senior…rushed 105 times for 898 yards (8.6 yards/carry) and eleven touchdowns as a senior in 2006…also had 21 receptions for 307 yards (14.6 yards/catch) and two scores…returned 14 punts for 334 yards (23.9 yards/return) and a touchdown and eight kickoffs for 231 yards (28.9 yards/return)…on defense, recorded 60 tackles (three for a loss) with six interceptions and two fumble recoveries…helped team to an undefeated regular season (10-0) and to the regional semifinals…squad finished the 2006 season with a 12-1 record...an Honorable Mention All-State player with the basketball squad in 2006-07…also a two-time All-District selection in basketball…attended Waynesville High School in Waynesville, Missouri for first two years of high school career, lettering in football and basketball.

athletes in suits for photo's just seem so out of character don't they?

I thought Grantham wasn't gonna be able to play anymore at all because of his health situation?

athletes in suits for photo's just seem so out of character don't they?

Husky12 no they don't. It's actually a great thing when you think about it. Athletics in the varsity high school and collegiate level is a business and must be treated as a business just as in the Pro's. For those who think otherwise need to wake up.

then perhaps the academics should be treated the same at both levels?

Yes it should.

I totally agree. When you're charging a fee to watch a sporting event, that's where it becomes a business.

Cameron Trotter and Sean Razloznik are playing football at William Jewell College. Cameron is the third string QB as a freshman and has gotten some PT. Sean is 3rd on the depth chart behind a senior and a junior on one of the nations best defenses. Both are on the travelling squad and from what I'm told are doing well.

Great hows Davila doing at UTEP

Yo omega, that's what threw me off too but apparently he is playing, and he's doing a hell of a job too...

He's at Tarleton University. He's the starting Quarterback Here's a little article:

"A Stephen Arnold field goal in overtime lifted Tarleton State to a 27-24 win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday.

Scott Grantham completed 16-of-21 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns for Tarleton State (2-0), a Division II school. Roderick Smith rushed for 118 yards on 23 carries."

Also, Grantham has led his team to a 7-0 start and even has his team in the top 10 in the college football rankings of whatever division that is. Good job to him. If you want to see pics and/or stats go to the tarleton athletics website.

Thats great to see him bounce back like he has then. Im happy for the kid, he's done all the right things to get him where he's at.

Sean Jordan from Riverside High is a senior at LSU.

Jamar Ransom former andress eagle played four years at Big 12 school oklahoma state. He is currently playing for the AFL for the Tulsa Talons.

Will Henry former Hank wideout at Nebraska

Sean Jordan is looking good. Sean going Pro???

I noticed no one mentioned Eduard Britton from Montwood. He is at Texas tech and caught his first Td pass of his colege career. He is paying wide receiver

i would have but i kinda figured everyone knew, just like shawn jordan..

and yeah he's doing pretty good at tech, right now he's actually been starting because L.A. Reed is injured and he is an awesome kick returner

i heard matt mcshane, a former safety for franklin, is on about 3 special teams for utep, and obviously travels... if thats true thats pretty cool

Steven Reddick (Chapin 2005) isn't doing to bad here at UTEP as a Sophomore.

So Husky12, how did Martin and Omar look at those games?

And how much is Sean Jordan playing? I hardly here anything about him over at LSU but ya all are sayin he's doin pretty good. Anyone got stats?

i dont think omar gets pt yet ;

it is great to hear that all these el paso kids are playing after highschool. i dont care if it is d-1 or d3. anytime you get to play the sport you love and advance you education it is fantastic.

if you guys read this...Good job guys. keep working hard on the field and in the classroom.

Checked Out the Fordham site today. John Skelton thre for a Career High 323 yds.

On one play they stated.

It took only one play for Skelton to cover the 51 yards, leading David Moore with a long pass with Moore out running the defense to the end zone and a 34-16 Fordham lead with 2:47 left in the third.

They beat the 3-Time defending Patriot League Champions Lafayette College.

Skelton and Moore helped lead Fordham to the first ever 4-0 Patriot League Record in team history.

Britton scored the only Tech TD in the Texas Tech/Missouri game today. Hamilton was suited up on the sidelines for Mizzou, but still red-shirted. (#90)

Brittan was player of the game according to Texas Tech radio yesterday. Congrats keep it up.

Britton should have been the player of the game for TV as well, but they went for the other reciever with 8 recs for 94 yds. Britton had good solid kick returns and the breakaway TD. Great job for EP High School Alums all around.

yea it was good to see britton playing good for the red raiders. Hopefully that leads to a bigger role in the offense

From what i can tell, Will Henry isn't getting much playing time in that Nebraska receivers rotation, he's still young though and i know he'll continue to work hard to be the best.

Saw Shawn Jordan on TV the other day when LSU was playing auburn. He looks huge.

Anyone got game pics of Sean? I still havent seen him in a LSU uniform yet

Lol. Courtesy of the LSU Website.

Thats a man right there

you said it Omega, he aint no little boy... He will crush you haha

In my opinion Shawn Jordan actually has a good shot at the Pros. He has the size and talent. He would be a great fullback for any pro team who needs a power out back.

Wonder if he's been down to Mexico lately?

Come on MS that's below the belt. Behave man.

We kill Barry Bonds, Giambi, etc. Why not be fair to everyone.

lmao MS.. i wonder if that lil trip will cause managers to question his character come draft day

Wouldn't it be great if all these players playing in college were playing for UTEP, that would be something. Too bad for UTEP

Pros? does he start?

No, but players have been drafted that did not start, however, it is extremely rare.

I forgot about Steve Riddick.. dont know if anyone esle posted him, but hes been getting alot of PT for utep on the DLine this year

I find it ironic that the players mentioned on this thread are mostly football players who graduated from high school 2004 through 2006. Didn't this site begin in 2004? I think that's so ironic. EPgridiron players are going nationwide and making some noise.

yep ralph steve is doing real good, his dad and i served together in germany, steve wasn't as big then...

yea, I think he's the leading tackler on the d-line. even though he's one of the smallest DT's in div 1-a football. very hard worker who started out as a walk-on, still has 2 years left to play.

Riddick has a been a pleasant surprise out there at UTEP. It's good to see that kid working hard and representing EP well every weekend

if you know his dad, you understand the work ethic, ron is a good man

Thats where it starts for these athletes, right there with the father. If they are raised to be the best and compete out there, they will succeed

Paul Smith, Andress Graduate, UTEP Graduate, running back and special teams standout for the Denver Broncos.

Finally someone mentions a former EP high school football player who made it to the NFL.

greg german fhs grad. played for baylor, bills and miami. i think an injury cut his career.

what happened to some of the good offensive lineman to come out of el paso like aron hunter from chapin, or gus zamora from socorro, or stoney owens from chapin..do they still play who do you all think was the best cause when i was at andress our line sucked

Is not Gus Zamora at Utep?

another one still playing is Chris Chavez. He played for Del Valle from 04-06, captain d-lineman also played in EP all star game. He's playing at Grinnell College, a D3 in Iowa. He was pretty much plagued with injuries last year, this yr was captain and started on the D-line, led in TFL's. Although only played in 6 games this year b/c of injury.

stoney owens is on full scholarship at Prairie View A&M (Div 1aa)

Does anyone know anything about Fred Kriss? I think he was an all stte player at Austin in 1952.

Gus Zamora got injured UTEP released him
Now he is just living the life

Ez tackle, if a 5-5 permian team is like an undeafeted el paso team, then what is an undefeated Permian team?

Ralph then what is a Montwood team who did great as sophomores and are seniors now with lots of experience? The problem with you Ralph is that you are reading to much into Permians success this year and not Montwoods. The only quality win that Permian has this year is Euless Trinity that is it. Don't make them out to be more than what they are.

Ralph if you were a coach you would have your team already losing big by halftime simply on your mentaltiy alone. And no you're not being realistic. If you want to be realistic disect Permians wins this year really good and notice that the only quality win is against Trinity. Don't go by what others are saying on those out of town boards. Research bro.

http://stats.reporternews.com/football/boys/teams/680/


i do my research have you done yours? Permian has wreaked havoc creating turnovers and lit up score boards on defense, and recently came back to beat the number 6 team in the state.

Montwood has had quality wins, and they are talented. but they had what, 3 sophomores on the team that played against permian two years ago? 1-5a this year is not as strong as it has been in the past, or as strong as a lot of districts out there. the only true test they had, they lost 38-19. Permian has passed there tests and look lethal. If you would read my other posts, you would see that i support and think highly of montwood, but yes I am being realistic. And why bring up if i was a coach? im not a coach dont really plan on being one, so its stupid to even say that.

and haha we leaked into the wrong thread lmao

So Ralph you would be sitting and cheering on the other side right?

Yeah we did but I get your point and you must understand that in the playoffs anything can happen. Remember Chapin and Hereford??? That is only one example.

haha yea i would and be hoping that montwood would prove me wrong.

Chapin was expected to Win. We expected to win. and we did, and hereford definitley isnt Odessa permian this year.

mhs i read your comment wrong.. na i would be sitting on montwoods side and rooting for them.

I will be sitting on Montwood's side giving support if they play the MOJO, but I don't think they will pull it off!

What happend to that great running back Ysleta has a while ago his name was Victor Bustillos. He was great!

ODP will wreck montwood, but i hope they do play so i can actually see a game cuz i'll be in town.

Joe cole #30 parkland???

sean you are mad because montwood wrecked coronado keep hatin sore loser although you do not even play.....and montwood had enough class to not run the score to the 70s or 80s..... doesnt that sound like what permian would do to you coronado will get the 4th playoff spot after a tie with hanks who will have the edge over coronado..... oh good luck even putting up a game in the 1st round

kiko take it easy on Sean Raz. He is simply thinking as most El Pasoans do that no El Paso team has a chance outside the city limits. El Paso's mentality has been like this for over 50 years. If you are going to jump on Sean Raz then jump on the entire city of El Paso for thinking that El Paso teams have no chance even before the regular season is over.

I dont wanna speak for sean cuz he's the only one that knows what he's thinking.. but I think he's just being real. Not to many teams in the state have a shot at beating Permian, its not a negative mentality, just real.

Ralph not everyone is like you and Sean. Some people actually BELIEVE in something. Like Mountain View who only had like 15 or 20 players and they beat Clint. Mountain View BELIEVED in something and they made it happen. Ralph don't you BELIEVE that you will major in Business or something??? Aren't you trying to make it happen? Would you appreciate that a large percentage of the city tells you that you will not major in anything? How can you say that a team will lose when they haven't even played? Simply by looking at their speed and size as well as results? Jefferson beat Chapin. Jefferson BELIEVED that they could do it and they did it. I'm not saying that BELIEVING in something will always give you an immediate result but it just might give you enough to hang in there and anything can happen when you just hang in there with a team.

You guys got off topic

kiko you cant call raz a sore looser, we never lost to montwood in our two vasity years, and one more thing, i want so see you saying that in his face MAN!!!!! cant wait.
Now enough of kiko, raz i cant agree with you on this, everyone can beat anyone, talent is a big part, but most of it is heart, mentality and who wants it more. If you see odessa this year, they are not that big, or talented, its just that the mojo mentality is back, if montwood matches the mental toughness and outworks them, they can beat permian. Remember IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING, im tired of el paso being underestimated, i played against Midland, tascosa, lubbock monterey, and i can guarantee you that they are high school guys just like we were. lets change this mentality guys

Just ignore kiko guys. Skip his messages and don't read them

Thats the thinking of ex-players!
Just becuz your team did not advanced in the playoffs does not mean other programs will fail. They learn by the mistakes you made and perfect them......every year that goes by EP teams are getting more competetive and one day will reach that day(state title game)

El paso teams dont listen to people that say IT CANT be done! That you wont win against out of town teams. PROVE THEM WRONG!!!!

Go El Paso!!!!!

It's mainly Parkland people that think this because they finally experienced the speed and strength of an out of town team last year and they were stunned by Frenship. Montwood, Chapin, Coronado and Riverside already know.

Parkland was overwhelmed and intimidated.

Why all the neg. comments on ep teams Raz and Barron? Lets help instead of telling them THEY WONT WIN!!!
Be positive lets show support and remind them were behind them!!!!!!!!GO, FIGHT, WIN!!!!!

Wow, this site has some of the biggest babies I've ever seen. Like I've said before, read my posts, I support them and I'm behind them all the way come playoffs, and Im not saying there gunna lose for sure. There's always a chance it can happen, but the odds are against them. Im just being real. Let these kids know what there going to go up against, so they no theres no room for error or laziness in preparing for these guys.

Ralph you act like you have been in the high school playoffs like 10 years. You were probably a varsity starter in one full season and experienced the playoffs just once in that one full season as a varsity starter.

The odds are against every team. You are going based on what is happening right now. You just don't know. New England Patriots versus Miami Dolphins and I'm sure you will say Patriots will win easy. The odds are against Miami because the Patriots are just too good and the Dolphins are terrible. Ralph you and most people are not realists, you are just going by what you see, hear and read which makes you a follower not a leader.

Example
Ofcourse a 8 year old boy will lose in a one on one basketball game against a 21 year old. We all know that. The odds are against that 8 year old boy due to size and experience but I'm sure the 8 year old boy will put up a fight throughout the game because he knows that the 21 year old might twist his ankle or get injured in some way which will decrease his level of play in turn giving the 8 year a slight advantage. The 8 year old will still most likely lose the game but he did his best till the final second.

Anything can happen you never know. Odds are against every opponent. Noone knows the future and that is why they play the game.

If you tell yourself you don't have a chance then you will not. You accept someone telling you that you don't have a chance, then you won't. No need to prove to anyone but yourself.

Well said real truth!
That why teams dont advance, you got players thinking that they cant win....

example: San eli vs. Parkland!
San eli has not won a game in what2 yrs.? Parkland comes in in good shape after beating Canutillo, How many of you took San eli to win against Parkalnd? not to many i think....

BE POSITIVE...

"The odds are against every team. You are going based on what is happening right now. You just don't know. New England Patriots versus Miami Dolphins and I'm sure you will say Patriots will win easy. The odds are against Miami because the Patriots are just too good and the Dolphins are terrible. Ralph you and most people are not realists, you are just going by what you see, hear and read which makes you a follower not a leader."


This makes no sense. So because, I see what the teams are doing, the dominance that Permian has shown over the season, know about the talent and work ethic they have, deduct the match-ups that would occur and come to the conclusion on MY OWN the permian is the better team, Im a follower? WRONG. Permian obviously has the better chance at winning the game and I highly doubt anyone with knowledge on this subject would disagree with me. Yes, anything can happen on game day, With montwood playing with almost no mistakes and a few made by permian, montwood could easily come out on top of this game. But you cant base you opionin on what MIGHT happen. Permian has been near flawless all season, and odds are that it will continue into the post season. Montwood, with the exception of el dorado has played simliar. And If both teams were to play this game their best, Permian would win, and thats my opinion. Just being real. But games aren't always played perfect. I am not a follower or a leader, Im just me giving out an opinion.

Your example is basically saying what i already said, anything can happen,. ive said it about a million times. But its a bad comparison, cuz montwood vs OP would be closer then a 8 year old vs a 21 year old lol.

and Im not a player for montwood, just a spectator saying, based on my own conclusion what would happen in this game. Montwood players dont have to accept or believe anything I say, and its better they dont listen to anyone, but the coaches and themselves. But that still doesnt mean i cant come on here an give my honest opinon.

Ralph the Appalachian State football team and many other teams who have won against all odds would tell you that you're an idiot.

No they wouldn't, App state had no idea they were gunna win. Michigan had quite a few mistake and App played Flawless. If michigan had played there best you think App would have won that game? HELL no. Even in the speeches, " Michigan made some mistakes and we capatilized..". And what about the all the other teams that were supposed to win and did? But its like ive been saying for you idiots who can figure it out. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. Doesnt mean it will but it might. You just can expect to win because the other team made some mistakes. You gotta practice hard be prepared and play excellent football. If montwood would play them, I would root for montwood, hope they win. Id be waiting for OP to mess up and montwood capatilize. But IF montwood did lose, im not be sad or suprised or anything.

****, got some ignorant ass people on these boards.

If michigan had played there best you think App would have won that game?

Gotcha you
So Montwood could play flawless and win then you will come on here and say that IF Odessa Permian had played their best you think Montwood would have won that game?

Why argue with him JAWS!!! u know his got an exuse for everything!!

Im just saying in my own opinion, If montwood played there best against permian's best, i think permian would come out on top. No one really knows, what will happen Im just saying what I think. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe montwood could play them at their best and win. But from what i've seen, montwood would need some help to win this game. If they did win, Id be glad and if they won because permian made mistakes I would be saying I told ya'll id just be glad it happened and hope they would go even farther. and if they beat permian at their best I would admit i was wrong, but i just dont see that happening.

* i wouldn't be saying i told yall*

My cousin attends Odessa, I'm letting him know about this thread, maybe they can give us there opinions!!!

first of PAKO CHEDA that is exactly what i think about montwood it is possible but ya boi raz is a hater..... i would tell him straight up that he is a hater

Ralph it really does not matter if Montwood or Permian wins because you will still say

i told you so.

Lets say this is the final
Montwood 35 Odessa Permian 28

Ralph you would come on and say either
A. Montwood won because of the 2 turnovers that they got and turned converted into points. I told you that Montwood could win if Odessa did not play flawless.

B. Montwood won because of 3 suspended Permian key players who were caught with an illegal substance the night before the game. I told you all that Montwood would win if Odessa screwed up some how.

I can go on and on but you get the point

lol dont tell me what i would do, cuz you dont know me. so dont even say something you know nothing about. Montwood wins, Ill be glad. I wont say i was right about anything. Im not that type.

i dont care if you think i'm a hater. I have no reason to hate on montwood considering we only loss to them as sopohomores. Just being real, and if its so negative, then let me say it. They can use it to prove me wrong.

kiko you cant complain of raz being a hater when you are also a hater

anyone seen will henry make any plays over at Nebraska?

Yup
Kevin and Quinnton are at NMSU
Watchout for reciever Ryan Pettis, a junior at Hanks.
And their younger brother Patrick Pettis, currently playing for Indian ridge's 7th grade team

Jonathan Ortiz (jon-jon) From Eastwood High School 07 Is starting at Western New Mexico University D-2 at DT; Has gotten well over 5 sacks

Not to get off the subject of Football. Update on Former Chapin WR Clif Tucker.

In two games (one start) at Maryland Basketball so far:

14 Points (2-2, 3pt)
2 Assts
7 Rebounds
1 Block

*Leads team in FG Avg with .714

Great start for him

Hopefully he's able to keep it up all season and they give him plenty of playing time. Those are impressive numbers for a true freshman

What is Billy Davis up to???

Hey fellas whatever happened to those 3 linebackers from Coronado that graduated in 99. Brilliant, Bourquin and Salcido. Those guys played great together. Started as Sophmores and got all-dist. three years in a row

any word on Leo Baca???? He graduated from Riverside last year

Jason Jones. . Andress Eagles

Talked to Matt Mcshane tonight (former safety for FHS 03-04) playin special teams and nickel back for UTEP

Geoff Amato


Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
El Paso, Texas

High School:
Americas

Height / Weight:
6-4 / 245

Position:
TE

PRIOR TO UTEP: Played tight end and defensive end at Americas High School in El Paso ... first team All-District defensive end and second team All-Region as a senior, when he was also chosen the outstanding defensive end in the El Paso County High School All-Star Game ... first team All-City defensive end and second team All-District tight end as a junior ... sophomore honors included first team All-District defensive end and second team All-District tight end ... led Americas High with six sacks as a junior, and led the city with 11 sacks as a senior ... made four catches for 112 yards as a senior ... four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Jack Murphy

What ever happened to Will Henry ?? Where'd he end up

He's @ Nebraska, next year will be his break-out year.
He a Sophmore, an I pretty sure he'll be there go-2 guy when they hire a new coach. I sure can't wait to see him he'll be in town next month 20th. I only know this because his father is my track coach.

does anyone know something solid on Andre Jones? Rumors are that he's coming to UTEP?

Rumors are that Mike Price is leaving Utep. Why go to a program on the downside?

Andre Jones is transferring to UTEP???? He is going to be my Teammate???!!

Even though Dominique Hamilton is red-shirted this year, I know he's excited about his Missouri Tigers being #1 in the country and possibly playing for the National Championship if they get by the Sooners on Saturday. Brandon Reid should be excited as well, cause next year's squad should be a lot better.

I believe that's exactly what happened to former Riverside FB Shawn Jordan. Freshmen year at LSU and LSU wins National Championship. He's got a freaking National Championship ring already.

Former El Paso Athletes: Like I said earlier Paul Smith FB Denver Broncos(Andress), Brian Young DT New Orleans Saints(Andress). And since the subject says ATHLETES and not just football, here are some more: Marcus Faison(Irvin) plays professional basketball in Europe, Cliff Tucker off to a good start at Maryland and I hope he keeps it up, Eddie Britton WR Texas Tech(Montwood/Chapin), Natasha Lacy G UTEP basketball(Irvin/Montwood), John Alipio(Franklin) UTEP Track. At least these are athletes that have had and are having success out of high school.

hey cheda, I heard it through the grapevine that you live in the Canutillo district. Is that true?

By the way, Good luck in UTEP.

Kevin Perez and quinton pettis dont go 2 NMSU they go 2 NMMI. but i checked out their website and found this...
Perez, a freshman kicker from El Paso, Texas, earned second team honors. In the 2007 campaign, Perez led NMMI with 62 points scored while converting on 36 of 39 point-after-tries and 8 of 13 field goals. Perez connected on a 52-yard field goal on his first try of the season. That field goal ranked as the NJCAA’s second longest this season.


congrats to him. too bad he missed 4/5 his last tries the last 2 games or im sure he would have got higher honers. either way good to hear someone from EP is still reppin

That's great news

Wat about toris Knight.. Anything on him

Canutillo dad I do and my brother actually was close to end up at canutillo because of transfer problems. And thank you!

Not to be mean ,but why didnt you just go to Canutillo? Is there other kids from canutillo that go to cornado? Good Luck at UTEP!

Cheda, you would have been a good asset to Canutillo!!!

cuz cheda knew what was up just kidding

Cuz he knew what was up???

What, Coronado can't win without other teams players???

Canutillo people you guys will be very dissapointed to hear this.....
The Cheda brothers were supposed to go to Coronado, they live in the Canutillo District.
But not only the Chedas, The Davilas also live in the Canutillo District.
Canutillo would have been definetly stronger this last 3 or 4 seasons with Julian, Pako, Diego and Mauricio

It's all in the past

Hopefully now that Canutillo is getting a little recognition here in el paso , These canutes ppl that are going to coronado and franklin should stay and play for the Eagles!

Wow canutillo would have done a good run in the playoffs with Davila ,Cheda,Reid ,Norris,De La Rosa brothers, Garcia, Naudin and Rascon...

Well the Eagles got some taste of the playoffs , Maybe next year they'll go further!

it was a joke

No Joke on Cheda! Cheda does live in the Canutillo school district Sean! Dont Know about the Davilas though!

no i know cheda lived in the Canutillo district. I said it was a joke about "cheda knew what was up"

Cheda from the Canutillo District? Cheda would of stood out more with Canutillo and with Cheda there Canutillo would probably still be in the playoffs.

Does anyone know if Shawn Jordan is related to the Jordan brothers who played for Burgess & Eastwood in the early 80's...

Sorry Cheda, did not mean to cause a big deal. Though, it would be good to play for the team that you live in. Shows who you really are and what you represent. No shame in anyones game. You did great in Coronado, you would have also done that in Canutillo. Maybe your little brother might have a change of heart. We do have a lot of support for our kids as well. Good luck.

Just my opinion. It is better for kids to stay in thier home school, more friends, more fun, more respect, will never be labled a trader.

I also think they should play from where they are from. But to many loop holes to fill. With the magnet schools allowing them to switch who they play for to uncles, aunts, and cousins addresses they can borrow.

But, everyone has their own opinion on what is best for them. If a player feels they can do better and get recognized at a different school, then so be it. I guess that is what the loop holes are there for. There are many small schools that have players being watched. You don't have to be in a large school to accomplish this. That is my opinion.

May I also add that these players could have impacted the outcome of some of these schools. Good to one school and bad to another. We can only imagin what could have been. In this case, Canutillo.

Good luck in the future on who ever you play for, Cheda. You did play well.

they moved here before pakos freshman year, they wouldn't be labled as traders. Plus they live in the Lincoln District so almost all of Mauricios friends went to Coronado or Franklin. And even though they live in the canutillo district they are by far closer to Coronado than canutillo. It was pretty much a no brainer to go to coronado

the davilas, and waldo are in franklin area. im not sure of the chedas. but they are in the lincoln area.

people do not always change schools for athletic reasons tho. for instance, I grew up in the NE but we moved to the westside towards the end of middle school, so all my friends were going to chapin anyway. also sometimes ppl are actually interested in the magnet programs for career purposes, even though they may be athletes as well. I also know some athletes that were in our magnet who lived in the chapin zone anyways, but were still in magnet because that's what they were interested in. on the other hand, you have the ysleta schools (open distict) who who allow ppl to go to wherever they want within YISD for pretty much no reason...

point is, I do not think you should decide to go to a particular school (for instance, your home school) just because you are afraid misinformed ppl will call you a traitor if you do otherwise. it is also not a bad thing for athletes to consider possible careers other than sports since the majority of ppl are not talented enough to play at the professional level. by all means work hard at sports, but do not put all your eggs in one basket. study, do well in school & have other options open

hmmm, another typo, anyways, yall kno what I mean

Sometimes you just gotta roll with the punches. Differrent strokes for different folks. Personally I like to respect everyone, we are all different and thats what makes this world beautiful.

exactly

Just saw a picture of Dominique Hamilton who is @ Missouri right now. He's HUGE! The coaches have definitely been gettin him ready for this next season!

What ever hapend to Reggie Smalls AKA Old eagle last i heard he was working at an ice cream stand in Las cruces hehe

congrats to cliff & the terps for taking down #1 NC! 8 points for Tucker, who is now starting

true that, true raw skill from my boi cliffy the triffy tuckizi for shizi my nizi

What?

Toby Who Are You? lol

i dont know none of these kats personally. i played for Andress from up to 2004. Reggie Smalls dont work at no Ice cream shop he a Marine. my QB Martin Parra bout to go to the MLB in like a year. Andre Jones was a beast i aint talk to him in a minute and my boy Torris knight i seen the other day. he just chillin. and Scott Grantham from franklin is a freshmen all- american down there at tarlton its a D-2

MD-Cliff Tucker doing good against GT!!!

Yeah I'm watching the game. He's 3 for 3 with 7 pts.

Spring ball starts this week for most of the colleges. Mizzou started today I believe.

I dunno bout you guys. But everytime i see Cliff Tucker on tv playin for Maryland. It jus feels good to see that somebody from EL PASO finally made it and is doing well.
Proud of you man. Keep your head straight and your nose clean and the possibilities are ENDLESS!!!!!!

I agree BFT. Something about watching and hearing a player from EP doing well in the collegiate level makes one feels good. We need more EP players to get to the college level and do well.

Way to go Cliff.

how bout eddie britton, hes doing well for texas tech and what happened 2 andre jones

I think Andre Jones has lost his football opportunity because of a stupid mistake.

What he did was down right stupid, to sacrifice what most high school football kids dream of

We heard he andre Jones is still enrolled at UT, and if he clear that legal stuff he will still be part of the team. He's only 18 years old

He will never be a part of the Longhorns, Mack Brown does not give second chances when it comes to Felony Degree Burglary...

That's great news. Hopefully he got his act together and appreciates the talent and the scholarship he has been blessed with. Here's some advice from an old Eagles fan. "Stop making stupid mistakes and stay away from people that make stupid mistakes."

His alibi fell through so I seriously doubt he will ever play for Texas.

Well Mr Nacho Chips we will see, for he sake and el paso we hope he will.

If he is innocent then I hope he does get to play again. If he did the crime then I don't want a criminal representing where I come from.

i heard that while he was on hiatus he came home and met with mike price?

That's what I had heard. That he supposedly met with Coach Price and were working something out. Who knows what resulted from that.

The Missouri Tigers lost only one starter off the defense that shut down Darren McFadden and Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl. Junior Jaron Baston seems set to step in for Lorenzo Williams at nose tackle. But it is the guys behind Baston and Ziggy Hood at tackle who have been turning heads in spring practice.





Dan Turner


Resonno has added 35 pounds since signing last February.
Redshirt freshmen Dominique Hamilton and Terrell Resonno have risen to second on the depth chart at the two tackle spots after the first scrimmage of the spring. It is a move that surprised some…but not Hamilton or Resonno.

"That's my roommate right there," said Hamilton, a native of El Paso, TX. "We told the two guys in front of us we were going to come take their positions."

That may sound a little brash coming from a kid that has never played a down in college. Leave it to his position coach to keep him grounded.

"Any time we move a guy down, we tell him it's his job to go get his spot back. Whenever we move a guy up, we tell him he has to hold on to that spot now," said defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski. "It would be just as easy for them to move right back down."

Providing push to Hamilton and Resonno are Andy Maples and Jason Townson, a pair of junior college products who redshirted a season ago. That duo holds an experience edge, perhaps, but Hamilton and Resonno have certainly made their presence known.

"He's doing really good," Gary Pinkel said of Resonno in particular. "He has put on a lot of size. He's got a great future and he's a really good young prospect."

Resonno signed with Missouri as a 250-pound hybrid defensive end/tackle out of Jefferson City High School. He is now listed at 6-foot-6, 285 pounds. Size, meanwhile, was the one thing Hamilton had always had. He said he came to Missouri at 315, then dipped all the way down to 270. Like his roommate, he is now listed at 6-foot-6, 285, but says he is closer to 290. The youngsters are the tallest linemen on the roster according to the spring depth chart.

"I know I've got to stay low. I've been dealing with that for a long time," Hamilton says of his height. "I've got to get a lot lower to keep my pad level down."

While the height can be a detriment, Kuligowski said it can also serve as an advantage.

"More than height, it's an arm length thing," he said. "Those guys both have long arms."

Both players have had good teaching in the past year. Hamilton plays the position vacated by Williams while Resonno has been learning behind Hood.

"Ziggy Hood has really taught me a lot," Resonno said. "He was my big brother when I came in here and he really helped me a lot. He is good at keeping you motivated every day."

Kuligowski said the key is for Resonno and Hamilton both to keep getting better.

"We need them to be ready in case one of the top guys goes down," Kuligowski said. "And they're not there yet."

Perhaps not. But in listening to the some, they might not be far off.

Dominique Hamilton is making some noise. Thanks for posting fanatic.

Come on now Nacho Chips in this country you are inocent until proven guilty. I really hope this youngman ets to play and over come his home life"which is a big disadvantage as it is already." to be a true success.

A RB named Simms, went to UTEP back in the early 90s...man he was quick

stoney owens outta chapin is at praire view a&m on full ride.... started 7 games at center this season...... missed all confrence by 1 vote

Congrats to Stoney. He's deserving of it. Did anyone watch any of the spring games from college over the weekend? Florida's was okay. Missouri is having there's this Saturday @ 1pm central time on ESPNU.

Rufus Brown, Austin QB from '99 won a National Championship at Florida State (as a cornerback). he played with the Redskins for a game or two, bounced around NFL Europe, and I believe is currently playing in the Arena Football League with the Arizona Rattlers.

The most athletic QB I ever saw at in El Paso, bar none was Rufus Brown. So many guys claim to have 4.4 speed who don't, and aren't close. Rufus had 4.4 speed.

Jamar Ransom was incredible too, does anybody know where he ended up after playing four years at Oklahoma State?

Jamar Ransom Grade: 2.67
Position: OLB
Class: Sr
School: Oklahoma State
Conference: Big Twelve
Ht., Wt.: 5-10, 255
40 Time: 4.55
Grading System

BIO: Three-year starter used at both outside linebacker and strong safety. Led the team in tackles as a senior posting 99/7.5/2.

POSITIVES: Explosive defender with good size/speed numbers. Quick up the field, fluid changing direction and takes good angles to the play. Has a burst of closing speed and makes plays out to the sidelines. Splits blocks, redirects to the action and wraps up tackling.

NEGATIVES: Marginal ball skills in pass coverage. Size is a limiting factor.

ANALYSIS: A high-intensity defender, Ransom has potential on the outside in a 34 defense or could be used as a traditional strong safety if he improves in pass defense.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

Wednesday November 07, 2007
CHICAGO RUSH signed WR Ryan Dennard, OL Beau Elliott, FB Alan Krutulis, DL Ben McCombs, LB Jamar Ransom, DL Chad Ruffin, WR Antwone Savage, WR Dan Sheldon and WR Clinton Solomon; waived QB Matt D'Orazio.

Tuesday February 12, 2008
CHICAGO RUSH activated LB Jamar Ransom and DL Chad Ruffin; placed OL Jonathan Holt and DL Demetrios Walker on injured reserve.

Thursday February 14, 2008
CHICAGO RUSH FB Erick Arevalo and DB Carlos Hendricks left squad; activated DL Demetrios Walker; waived LB Jamar Ransom.

what about will henry ? went to nebraska a year or so ago. Has he been successful? what happened to him?

Old Fan I believe Henry was on the big12 all academic team and will probably get more playing time now that the other big play reciever has graduated.

Thanks for the info husky Dad

Im looking forward to watching the kids I know as they begin to get some playing time.

didnt sylvestre reyes play at canutillo

Born ,raised and play for Canutillo!!!

Heard skeleton might be best qb in his conf
also heard that Andre Jones was transfering to UTEP?
anybody hear anything new with the ep players out of town.

Former Hanks WR now at Nebraska.

Congrats on Will Henry! Hopefully he will assist with Nebraska getting back in the hunt. Of course he will have to deal with Missouri's defense which has most of their starters coming back and Dominique Hamilton on the d-line!!

Is Andre Jones the kid for Andress that got busted at UT??? If so, what happened to the case against him???

anybody know anything about Chris Mossman? He played for the Socorro Bulldogs at Socorro High School from about 1993 to 1997. If I remember correctly he was a linebacker but don't recall for sure. Huge guy, was mvp several times along with his brother Mike Mossman and played on all star team his senior and I believe junior year. Last I heard one of the boys was a security officer for the FAA, but wasn't terribly reliable informant. If anyone has any information on either of the Mossman boys, I would really appreciate it!

The Torres Brothers from Irvin....Ruben and Mark both graduated from UTEP, Ruben was on the football team one year, Mark was on the Track Team for four years, Matt played football and track at Sul Ross. They are all now football and track coaches here in El Paso. Mark is an offensive coach for football at Irvin, and he is also the Head Track Coach there. Both Ruben and Matt coach football and track at Ysleta.

Anybody know where Justin Vasquez is going to play?

I played for Franklin and boy me and him had our fair share of pushing and shoving. He's relentless and isn't afraid of anything, much respect for his game.

anybody know where?

I talked to him during spring break at a party and he said he was done with football. Who knows, he could've changed his mind though.

Update on former El Pasoan Edward Britton

I have a very close family friend who graduated from Tech. So naturally he is a die-hard fan. We have been going back and forth ever since it was announced we would play each other next year. He sent me an article from the Lubbock paper saying Britton was being moved from back to receiver. The incoming freshmen were too talented for him to get playing time in front of them even with his experience. If he was at UTEP, he would've seen significant playing time backing up Thomas next year. Oh well, every kid has their choice. I just wish that for once some of the better players from here would finally figure out that this is not the UTEP of old. And UTEP can compete with just about anybody....

Thats sad to hear that Britton has been moved from his position to accomodate upcoming freshman. He really had a lot of potential to be great. But who knows, maybe he will do a good job at receiver and get some playing time in that rotation... I still think he shouldve taken the offer from Nebraska instead of going to Tech but lets just see how this move will play out for him.

I did not know he ever played back at Tech. In fact, he has been a wide receiver since he arrived and has done very well at wide receiver with 48 receptions last year for 631 yards. He was a receiver as a freshman as well catching 10 passes.

Did I miss something or are we in 2006 again?

the dude has been a starting receiver for a full year already, i'm confused.

THE BEST PLAYER IN EL PASO WAS DANNY DIAZ FROM AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL

Danny Diaz??? Who is that??? Never heard of this person.

Would anyone know what ever happened to Carey Lege? He played for Jefferson in the early 80's. He tried to transfer to Bel Air but was not allowed. An amazing talent but never heard what happened to him?

Yea I think that whole conversation about Britton like reversed back to 2006. He's been a receiver at Tech for a couple years already. He's doin a great job at it too, I remember seein him in a couple games.

Tiger Lyon was a Coronado QB a few years back. He went to went to college at Middlebury (small college in VT) and walked on. He ended up starting QB the next season and until he graduated. He was going to start grad school but an opportunity to play arena ball came up, so he took it. He plays for the Dorados in Texas.

No, it's not the NFL, but how many 22 year old guys get paid to play football?

Congrats, Tiger!

i've heard that Pettis is gonna transfer next season from NMMI to TEXAS TECH. I also heard his brother Ryan Pettis has gooton a Schlorship offer from texaas tech.