Announcement: New OTF Show

[Blake Munroe]

So I've been working on this for the last few weeks and I must say I'm pretty excited about what I've put together. For the last couple of years we've had numerous people ask about doing a high school football show during football season. It's something that I kicked around with Bobby, but never actively pursued until now.

Beginning next week, we will have a weekly show that is all about Texas High School Football called "The Fieldhouse" and each week we'll discuss some of the state's biggest games, the players, storylines and we'll even focus on Texas commit performances as well.

It's the lineup that has me super excited, however.

I'll be hosting, but I'll be joined by:

 

Carl Padilla  - Carl is a prominent figure in Texas high school football, often referred to as "The Godfather of Texas High School Football." In 1997 he founded the Padilla Poll, a high school football polling and news source dedicated to covering the sport in Texas. The Padilla Poll provides rankings, news, and updates on high school football teams, players, and coaches across the state. 

Coach Bob Shipley - Father of former Longhorn WRs Jordan and Jaxon Shipley, Coach Shipley has had numerous successful stops around the state, including being the Head Coach at Burnet, Brownwood, Coppell and Rotan. He also worked for the University of Texas as both an analyst and as the Director of High School Relations.

Coach Tim Buchanan - Longtime HC/AD of Aledo, Coach Buchanan went 281-58 over the course of his career, while winning EIGHT state titles. His eight titles are tied with G.A. Moore, Jr. and behind only Gordon Wood (9) and Scott Surratt (10). He is one of only three Texas high school football coaches to win state championships in four decades.

 

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't giddy about this. All three bring unique perspectives to the table and have been involved in Texas High School Football for an incredibly long time. I easily could have called the show "3 GOATs and 1 scrub", but The Fieldhouse sounded much nicer.

As soon as we finalize what day/time the show will run, I will post that as well.

[Paul]

Congrats Blake.  This will be cool.

[Atxdubstep]

Can't wait for the first show! This is going to be good!

[A-10HORN]

I’d also spend some time on the commits of some of our rivals but that we are still recruiting heavily to try and flip. 

[GoHorns1]

Should be informative and look forward to “The Fieldhouse”!

[Paul L]

This is amazing.  As someone who is no longer tied to a high school (grew up in Houston) and wanting to know more about HS football I am excited.   My understanding is both of the high schools in Wichita Falls are nothing to write about but I would love to learn whatever is available anyway.  

[THookem]

Awesome. 

[horns96]

Fantastic news! 🤘

Are y'all just going to cover the big divisions or any chance there is some under 5A content?