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Gulf Coast Sports Show 080626
2d agoTap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 080626 Season 16, Episode 17 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Key Topics Covered Victoria Generals Baseball TCL Champions: Secured the title with a 14-4 championship game victory after a come-from-behind playoff win. Honors: Michael Oros named TCL Coach of the Year; credit given to GM Mike Yokum for roster management. Coach Oros: Success continues following a previous high school state championship. High School Football Kickoff Heat Safety: Discussion of “wet bulb” temperature/humidity regulations and the facility advantages held by wealthier districts. Yoakum Bulldogs: Coach Bo Robinson reports a roster of 61 kids (no freshman team); team moves to Region 4 despite losing key starters like Xavier Barnett (SMU). Cuero Gobblers: Coach Jerret Peacock reports strong numbers with over 100 players, including 50+ freshmen. Upcoming Coverage Team Previews: Video previews from coaching school and Zoom interviews to begin dropping this week. Bo Robinson Show: Chris Doelle to host a weekly show featuring the Yoakum coach. Schedule: Full-pad practices this week; scrimmages begin next week. Resources: Updates and videos available on the Gulf Coast Sports Report Substack presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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4w agoTap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 071026 Season 16, Episode 16 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Key Topics Covered • Discussion on the upcoming draft (Saturday/Sunday format) and local prospect Ryan Peterson (Shiner/Sam Houston) • Pro Baseball Update: Tracking local talent like Brady Parker (Colorado Rockies organization) and reflecting on the draft history of Jared Kelly and Doug Drabek • Local Coaching News: Lee Jagger departs Victoria Veterans Memorial to become the head baseball coach and assistant athletic director at Beeville • Victoria Generals: The team has already clinched a playoff spot despite a mediocre 4-4 start to the second half of the season • THSCA Coaching School: Preview of the upcoming four-day event, including the impact of school budget cuts on attendance and the UIL press conference regarding home-field advantage for lower classifications • D1 Coaches Panel: Anticipation for the Texas-based D1 football coaches forum featuring Joey McGuire (Texas Tech) and Steve Sarkisian (Texas) • Call to Coaches: Invitation for head coaches of all sports to schedule team preview interviews during coaching school • Substack Launch: Reminder to subscribe to the Gulf Coast Sports Report Substack for breaking news, articles, and early access to the show presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Jul 4Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 070326 Season 16, Episode 15 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Episode Summary Chris Doelle and Mike Forman survey the latest Gulf Coast sports storylines, with a heavy focus on summer 7-on-7 football and what it may signal for the fall. They also touch on new media coverage in South Texas, the Victoria Generals, and upcoming baseball draft watchlists. Key Topics Covered 7-on-7 state tournament recap in College Station, including Ganado’s championship run Ganado’s steady improvement and why the program looks strong heading into fall Cuero’s offensive upside and the central question about its defense Bay City’s athleticism and outlook in region play Tidehaven’s uneven showing and why youth may explain it Rice Consolidated as a possible sleeper after giving young players experience last season Kenedy’s talent level and concerns about line play in its new district How 7-on-7 helps skill players, but does not tell the full story without line play Launch of South Texas Sports Memories with Manuel Flores and Randy Lynch Victoria Generals clinching the first half title in the TCL and securing a playoff spot Victoria Generals as a strong local summer sports value Upcoming MLB draft and which area players could be selected or signed presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Jun 25Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 062426 Season 16, Episode 14 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Episode Summary Chris Doelle and Mike Foreman run through the latest Gulf Coast sports headlines, led by a new hire at Victoria East baseball and the upcoming state 7-on-7 tournament in College Station. They also spotlight the Victoria Generals' strong summer run and discuss how 7-on-7 continues to shape offseason football development. Key Topics Covered Victoria East baseball hires Clayton Wenski as head coach Wenski's background includes Victoria West, Coastal Bend College, and UHV Victoria East lost 12 seniors but returns key pieces, including its top pitcher State 7-on-7 tournament preview in College Station Tidehaven returns as the defending Division III state champion Area teams to watch include Tidehaven, Quero, Bay City, Ganado, and Kennedy Kennedy freshman Dylan Russell lands a Texas Tech offer Heat and logistics warning for fans attending 7-on-7 in College Station Victoria Generals lead the TCL standings at 13-5 Free ticket night vs. Sherman Shadowcats highlighted as a good entry game Generals' wood-bat format gives players and scouts a useful evaluation setting Generals coach Michael Oros earns his 300th win UIL proposal could allow head coaches to coach their own 7-on-7 teams Summer workload for coaches keeps shrinking the true offseason presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Jun 12Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 061126 Season 16, Episode 13 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Episode Topics: Brother Gary Night, Victoria Generals, state softball/baseball recap, 7-on-7 football, coaching school preview Episode Summary Mike Forman and Chris Doelle open the episode by talking about the upcoming Brother Gary Night at Riverside Stadium, hosted by the Victoria Generals. The event will give the Victoria community a chance to show its support for Brother Gary, with fundraising efforts tied to the Victoria Loves Brother Gary project, including a statue and scholarships in his honor. The hosts also discuss the Victoria Generals’ early-season success, local players on the roster, and the fun atmosphere at Riverside Stadium. From there, Mike and Chris recap a strong showing by Gulf Coast-area teams at the state softball tournament, including state titles by Ganado, Shiner, and Santa Gertrudis Academy. They also look at the baseball state tournament, where Calallen and Corpus Christi London came up just short in the finals. The episode wraps with a look at summer 7-on-7 football, including area teams that have already qualified for state, the value of 7-on-7 for quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs, and the brutal Texas heat that comes with the tournament season. Key Topics Covered Brother Gary Night at Riverside Stadium Mike and Chris preview a special night for Brother Gary at the Victoria Generals game. The event will include fundraising for the Brother Gary project, with shirts, pins and other items available. Chris explains that the night is about giving the community a chance to show Brother Gary how much he means to Victoria. Mike adds that it is a fitting event because Brother Gary loves baseball and being around people. The hosts encourage fans to attend, support the fundraiser, and enjoy a Victoria Generals game. Victoria Generals Off to a Strong Start The Generals have opened the season well, sitting at 4-2 at the time of recording. Mike and Chris mention several players and storylines: • Case and Coley from Victoria East, headed to TCU • Bex Zimmerman from Flatonia, coming off a strong freshman season at A&M-Victoria • Asa Sampson, who leads the league early in home runs • Shoemaker, who leads the league early in stolen bases • Longtime Generals coach Michael Oros They also talk about the Riverside Stadium experience, including between-inning entertainment, the party deck and the possibility of home runs when the wind is blowing out to left field. State Softball Success The Gulf Coast area had a strong showing at the state softball tournament. Highlights include: • Ganado winning its second straight state championship • Shiner winning another state title and getting revenge against the team that beat them the previous year • Santa Gertrudis Academy winning the state title from the Corpus Christi area Mike notes that Ganado had only two seniors, meaning the team could be in position to pursue a three-peat next season. He also mentions Ganado’s recently passed bond, which includes plans for a new softball complex and football field house. Baseball State Tournament Recap The baseball results were not quite as successful as softball, but several area teams had outstanding seasons. Calallen and Corpus Christi London both reached the state tournament but lost close games in the finals. Mike and Chris emphasize that even falling just short at state is still a remarkable accomplishment. They also discuss Victoria East, which lost a tough playoff series to Lake Creek. Lake Creek went on to reach the state final, showing just how close Victoria East was to potentially making another state appearance. 7-on-7 Football Season With school out, Mike and Chris shift to summer football and 7-on-7 qualifying tournaments. Area teams that have already qualified for state include: Division II • Bay City • Cuero Division III • Ganado • Kenedy • Rice Consolidated • Van Vleck They also mention Tidehaven, the defending Division III state champion, which had not yet qualified at the time of recording but was hosting an upcoming qualifying tournament. The hosts discuss the value of 7-on-7 football. Mike says defensive backs may benefit the most because of the coverage reps. Chris points out that the rise of Texas quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs has coincided with the growth of 7-on-7. They agree that 7-on-7 may benefit some offensive systems more than others, but even run-heavy teams can gain value from passing-game reps and defensive preparation. State 7-on-7 Tournament Preview Mike says the state 7-on-7 tournament is expected to take place June 25-27 in College Station. The hosts warn fans and players to prepare for the heat by bringing hydration, cool clothing, chairs and shade if possible. Coaching School Preview The episode closes with a brief preview of coaching school in July, where Mike and Chris expect to record a large amount of team-preview content, especially for football, but also for other sports. presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Jun 2Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 060126 Season 16, Episode 12 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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May 14Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 051426 Season 16, Episode 11 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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May 11Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 050726 Season 16, Episode 10 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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May 6Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 050626 Season 16, Episode 09 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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Apr 21Tap to summarizeGulf Coast Sports Report 042126 Season 16, Episode 08 presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Fresh Media Works Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact the Huddle Twitter @chrisdoelle, @lsgridiron , @mikeforman21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LSGridiron ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - Paperback, Ebook The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! Direct download link Produced by Lone Star Gridiron
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