P-diddy,
Did East have a change in their head football coach? Is Coach Collins' job safe? What I mean is- is Coach Collins closely tied to the football staff or will they leave him alone since he's involved with a successful baseball program? I hope he's left alone. I like watching him coach- laid back on the outside but probably pretty intense on the inside- seems like a solid baseball guy. I'll bet his players enjoy playing for him.

Howdy Swami,

Coach Crawford, 2 seasons out of Burleson, left to take the Coppell AD job, a small pay hike and more time with family. Crawford brought many of his football assistants and I see them as....stranded. Coach Collins was the baseball coach there, prior to coming to Plano East, but I think his job is safe. He is young and has a good future, from my perspective. Your assessment about his personality is accurate....he is well-respected by the parents and the players like him.

He did a nice job last year in his first year at East....it was one of those, "I was more concerned about not screwing things up" -- the senior team was solid and they would have done well for anyone (ummm, ok, nearly anyone).

Thanks for your interest in Plano East baseball!

-PD

PS....I heard a rumor that they were close on the filling the football job (it may have already happened). I know there were a number of strong candidates.

My son likes Coach Collins. He is easy going, and works hard between the lines. He keeps the guys working all the time.

We look forward to this season.

E06dad...did your son make the Varsity squad?

Yes, He is excited to be on Varsity. He is one of 3 Sophomores on the team.

How did East do last night? Who looked good? It was pretty wet.

Swamp-daddy,
Where were you last night? Did the Cats scrimmage yet? Give us a rundown on the Richardson school in Dallas.

I have no LH ties. I've stated this before. I played for Higgins in the 80's. That's why I follow and root for the 'Cats. Higgins will outcoach anyone in 9-5A. And Kyle Humphries? He can rush it up there pretty fast. The 'Cats are loaded. I also work with 2 Rockwall dads. They expect the Jackets to outslug everybody. Should be interesting.

Swami,
I will agree that Higgins has had some success in his many years there, but my belief is that he does not get the most out of his players. I have seen some talented groups go through there who have underachieved. He is runover with talent year in and year out.
As for you saying it should be interesting in 9-5A, there are only two teams in that district who will be dominant. PESH and Rock.

SwingHard,

I agree that Rock will dominate 9-5A, but PESH starts the second tier (not in the same tier as Rock) they are likely to split with the rest of the 2nd tier in 9-5A which includes PESH, Allen, and Lake Highlands. The third tier is likely consist of McKinney, Berkner, Plano, and Plano West. The third tier will provide an upset or two...just my two cents worth.

This doesnt concern Plano East but it does concern district 9-5A...I recently heard that Rockwall's stud catcher Clark is not going to catch any this season, but he is going to play 3rd base. It will be interesting how that plays out. If Im right the backup catcher is Wallace... hes has great tools, could probably start on any team in the area. Also the Venezuelan is gone(heard he didnt have a Visa)...be interesting to see who the #2 will be. Seems like there are a many of rockwall people on this board really talking alot about their team

I heard the same rumor at the game Tuesday night. One of the Rockwall dads said that he went home over the break and then couldn't make it back. That is a big loss for Rockwall but i am sure they have a replacement in their minor league system somewhere!!!LOL

Why did they move Clark to 3B? I understand that they have an able backup catcher, but not all-state caliber. And I would think the pro scouts would project him at C -- true?

Oh, I don't know about Clark to third. I was talking about the kid from Venezuela.
But yea I would think that he would be projected as a C but then what the heck do I know!

UDONTKNOW, the name fits the facts... clark has been released and will be catching shortly, they are just going to ease him back into things and they are in no hurry seeing as that they have two capable back-ups...wallace and talley (no relation to the coach)...talley played for the dallas panthers this summer and the dallas tigers the three before that...clark is in shape enough to catch now. and hit and run heard right...the venezuelan had visa problems and could not return for this season.

Was his name Almonte?

the Florida Bombers
"I love the HSBBW"

Whoa...you sure did take offense to my comments. You must have some higher authority giving u ur information. It was just a rumor that I heard and you know how well rumors get passed around in certain places. It is still going to be tough for him to come back considering what he had to go through...atleast I would think so for a player of his caliber. No matter what people say it will still be a big obstacle for rockwall to overcome if they they are as good as they think.

Artical in the Rowlett/Rockwall section of yesterdays DMN will clear things up for you guys who are wondering about the Venezulan kid. Great kid fun to watch was not his fault, adults screwed this one up

well if you'd consider him and his coaches a higher authority...then yes

im not really seeing this obstacle udontknow, Clark will be fine. It's not like hes coming back from an amputated leg. Surgury was minor. He'll be back and better than he was last year.