rw
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12-01-13 04:46 PM - Post#164682
Spring Westfield (13-0) vs. Allen (13-0)
2:00 Saturday at Kelly Reeves AC in Austin
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Michael
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12-02-13 06:12 AM - Post#164688
In response to rw
Almost Autin. It's in Round Rock. Kind of like Richardson is to Dallas.
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gaylonlee
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12-03-13 10:49 AM - Post#164703
In response to rw
From Allen Touchdown Club:
The game this weekend is in Round Rock at the Reeves Athletic Complex. Game time is 2:00.
If we have enough commitments we will be able to secure a bus! Cost will be $30 per person. Please reply to this e-mail (allentouchdownclub@gmail .com), or text Michelle Rossy if you are interested in a seat: 469-867-0127 We'll need to know today.
Confirmation will be sent directly to those that respond.
Go Eagles!!
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Allen High School Touchdown Club
http://www.allenhs.mobi/
"Like" us on Facebook at "Allen Eagles TDC"
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Allensince1993
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12-03-13 09:15 PM - Post#164744
In response to gaylonlee
# 2 in the nation. Not sure how Desoto even fits into the top 10. Once again we don't have to play the powerhouse Katy although this year and last I would have liked our chances.
http://www.maxpreps.com/m/article.aspx?articleid=c...
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Nando
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12-06-13 03:00 PM - Post#164825
In response to Allensince1993
Is the game still on?
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shiraz
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12-06-13 03:06 PM - Post#164826
In response to Nando
They're saying official word will come at 7:00am tomorrow, but I think that's cutting it way too close. Band's call is set for 6:30am!
fyi, Trinity/Desoto is already postponed from Eagle Stadium tomorrow, new date and place still TBD, and other games are already being moved around as well.
My opinion as a nervous mom: I know it will be a huge hassle to postpone the game, but I really hate the idea of a bus caravan on the icy highways headed south. I don't know where the roads are clear (Waxahachie? Waco?) but getting out of DFW sounds very scary right now and sounds like it could actually worsen overnight as the roads freeze. Besides, traffic will be moving very slowly and I just don't know how anyone makes it to Round Rock by 2:00pm.
I know I sound very negative. I love our Eagles, I hate the idea of having to move the game, but sometimes Mother Nature gets in the way. I want everyone to be safe.
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Nando
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12-06-13 03:55 PM - Post#164829
In response to shiraz
Thanks. Agreed. They should inform the band today at the minimum.
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Allensince1993
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12-06-13 04:15 PM - Post#164832
In response to Nando
They are getting hammered on the FB website (although I guess that's a strong word per an earlier conversation). Yes, I agree, there needs to be a decision now. 7:00 a.m. is the call time for the Escadrille.
Since it's a UIL game and it involves another school maybe there is a lot more involved than Allen making an executive decision.
I'm not going to risk the drive just as I decided the same last night before they made the official announcement on school. Luckily I don't have a child in band or I'd be a little more anxious.
I suspect they'll make the decision to move forward with the game. A lot of roads by then will have been traveled and cleared and there is no more precipitation in the forecast.
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BookFan
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12-06-13 05:38 PM - Post#164837
In response to Allensince1993
Escadrille call time is now 7:45. Loading buses at 8:00. I really wish they would make a decision sooner than tomorrow morning. I'm not sure who makes that decision. The weather down towards Austin isn't that great, either.
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chf
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12-06-13 05:39 PM - Post#164838
In response to Allensince1993
Since a reschedule has to be a mutual decision by both schools, I'm betting that Westfield is holding out. They won't have any problem getting to Round Rock tomorrow.
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shiraz
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12-06-13 05:55 PM - Post#164839
In response to chf
Football playoffs: Allen will still try to play Saturday; DeSoto-Euless Trinity, Highland Park-Wylie, Argyle-Gladewater, Cedar Hill-Denton Ryan, Denton Guyer-Birdville all moved to Monday
Allen coach Tom Westerberg said that the defending Class 5A Division I state champion is still planning to play its regional final against Spring Westfield at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin as scheduled.
Westerberg said that the bus company being used to transport Allen to the game thinks it can make it to the game despite the inclement weather. Westerberg said that if they find the roads are too bad early Saturday morning, they would move the game to 2 p.m. Monday at the same location.
rest of article here:
http://highschoolsportsbl og.dallasnews.com/2013/12...
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texmomma
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12-06-13 06:12 PM - Post#164841
In response to shiraz
As a band mom, the trip is optional for my girls- both were scheduled to try out for Region tomorrow. One wants to stay home, the other wants to go. They will be remaining safe at home. We are big Eagle fans, even went to the Cotton Bowl a few weeks ago... but it is, after all, just a game. It's not worth skating down I35. Everything around DFW- even parades, etc. have been cancelled for a reason. I'm not criticizing other parents if they make another decision, but this is the one I can live with.
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Allensince1993
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12-06-13 06:44 PM - Post#164843
In response to shiraz
Football playoffs: Allen will still try to play Saturday; DeSoto-Euless Trinity, Highland Park-Wylie, Argyle-Gladewater, Cedar Hill-Denton Ryan, Denton Guyer-Birdville all moved to Monday
Allen coach Tom Westerberg said that the defending Class 5A Division I state champion is still planning to play its regional final against Spring Westfield at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin as scheduled.
Westerberg said that the bus company being used to transport Allen to the game thinks it can make it to the game despite the inclement weather. Westerberg said that if they find the roads are too bad early Saturday morning, they would move the game to 2 p.m. Monday at the same location.
rest of article here:
http://highschoolsportsbl og.dallasnews.com/2013/12...
Unreal. If I'm reading your link properly Allen is going to play Saturday at 2 PM even though all other schools are planning on Monday. Even Euless Trinity and Desoto are moving their game to Monday and driving to Waco to have the game (no venues available locally). I might not agree but at least it is a 'decision'.
I'm glad band has moved up their time to meet. I have to think (hope and pray) that the roads will be safer tomorrow because most will have been well traveled. However, I hear rain is in the forecast for Saturday night.
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fuzzy
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12-06-13 08:20 PM - Post#164844
In response to Allensince1993
The Allen field is covered in ice, good for hockey, not good for football. It's my understanding, Round Rock is cold but not wet. Guess we'll find out when we find out.
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Allensince1993
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12-06-13 08:34 PM - Post#164845
In response to fuzzy
The Allen field is covered in ice, good for hockey, not good for football. It's my understanding, Round Rock is cold but not wet. Guess we'll find out when we find out.
This isn't about a football field but the roads used to get there.
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texmomma
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12-06-13 08:48 PM - Post#164847
In response to fuzzy
My mom lives in Georgetown, just north of Round Rock. She says they are expecting around 30 degrees and freezing rain, some icing. I watched the news at 6 and there was going to be rain all the way up and down the I 35 corridor tomorrow.
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fuzzy
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12-06-13 08:51 PM - Post#164848
In response to Allensince1993
Disagree, Allen football players all made it to practice today. Tonight's game as well as Euless/Desoto don't have a field to play on.
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Nutmeg
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12-06-13 09:14 PM - Post#164849
In response to Allensince1993
All high school playoffs (not just football) are UIL controlled. This isn't an AISD issue so you'll have to find something else to hammer them on.
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Allensince1993
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12-06-13 10:02 PM - Post#164850
In response to Nutmeg
All high school playoffs (not just football) are UIL controlled. This isn't an AISD issue so you'll have to find something else to hammer them on.
Do some research. This is an Allen and Spring Westfield decision. UIL's only restriction on the game is 'no games on Sunday'. Every other game has been rescheduled for Monday. Those decisions were made by the schools. Allen has no excuse to play on Saturday based on the weather reports other than to worry about having enough time to prepare for next week's game.
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Allensince1993
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12-06-13 10:05 PM - Post#164851
In response to texmomma
My mom lives in Georgetown, just north of Round Rock. She says they are expecting around 30 degrees and freezing rain, some icing. I watched the news at 6 and there was going to be rain all the way up and down the I 35 corridor tomorrow.
Everything in life including the decision to play a game is 'risk-based analysis'. I'm seeing the same reports including the current conditions of the roads now. It's time for Allen to wake up. It's not too hard to make the decision.
See Coach's statement (link above)????? He says the bus company "THINKS" they can get us out of the area to the game safely.
"Westerberg said that the bus company being used to transport Allen to the game thinks it can make it to the game despite the icy roads."
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