Record: 4-7 (77th of 107) (Schedule & Results). Yates and West Orange-Stark were tied at 6-6 entering the fourth quarter before the Lions pulled away to win 19-6, and the Lions struggled to survive a 21-15 rematch against Jones in the quarterfinals. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. Team Game Results 1982-1992. The unsung heroes of the unit, an offensive line buoyed by three-year letterman Nash, dominated up front. Carter's deepest advance before 1988 was to the 1982 semifinals. This is a carousel. (1 of 4), 12/21/1985 - Yates running back Johnny Bailey (20) scores down the middle during the 3rd quarter of the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium. Play Index. George Floyd, #88, played for Jack Yates High School in the 1992 Texas high school football 5A Division II championship against the Temple Wildcats. Pat Culpepper, an all-Southwest Conference defender for Darrell Royal at Texas and coach of the Lufkin team that lost to Carter in 1988, gives the edge to Carter on defense. I was #11 in 79 & 80 at Bonham. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Teams tried to double team tight end Alexander to no avail. "We even gave up girls," linebacker Melvin Foster added. Second in both cases was not Carter but the 1989 Odessa Permian team that didn't get written about in "Friday Night Lights" but had two running backs who rushed for more than a thousand yards and a quarterback, future NFL player Stoney Case, who threw for 27 touchdowns, and won the championship over an Aldine team that a year later was considered arguably the nation's best. Or write about sports? 2022-23. D.W. Rutledge, whose Judson team lost to Carter in the 1988 final, gives Carter the nod, and so does Dan Hooks, whose West Orange-Stark team lost to Yates in 1985. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Only eight of 21 schools have a 10-win season this century, and five have never won 10 in a season. So every afternoon, coach Luther Booker's varsity had to share the same space with the junior varsity and freshmen squads; some 200 players pinballing around a hard, grassless field with football immortality at stake. That was the worst blowout in a large school classification state final in 27 years and the biggest shutout in a state championship game since Amarillo topped Corpus Christi 48-0 in 1934, when football barely resembled the modern game played today. Full Bio. Houston Oilers players listed alphabetically or numerically. Conferences. They did.". Playoffs History. Both are inarguably the best football teams produced by their school districts in the last half-century. Find out more. $('#counter_countdown').hide('slow'); View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. A math genius and engineering major in college, he's still working on this writing thing. "And our defense was good enough to hold Carter.". Houston School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Share team highlights with fans & media. HISTORIC TEAM: 1985 Yates team was one for the ages. Despite the odds and the competition, it all came together in '85, as Third Ward's team became Houston's team. 12/21/1985 - Permian Danny Servance (38) tries to catch up to Yates running back Johnny Bailey (20) in the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium. The team was led by third-year head coach John Jenkins and played their home games at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. 12/21/1985 - Yates football fans cheer for the Lions at the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian in Texas Stadium. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. AT HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: Debate class - Yates or Carter? The Dallas ISD, reduced these days to two 6A schools, has had similarly hard times, with Dallas Lincoln (2004 Class 4A) the last school to advance to a title game. Coordinator Ronald Miller's defense, nicknamed the Crush Groove - the iconic rap movie Krush Groove hit theaters on Oct. 25, the day before Yates rolled Davis 72-0 - absolutely mauled teams. In the final tale of the tape, Yates outscored opponents 659-77, setting a 5A season scoring record, and averaged just under 400 yards a game and allowed 124 per game. In 1985, the Yates Lions were deep, disciplined and determined - adjectives often reserved for one-town schools or suburban teams with far more resources. The linebacker trio of Payne, Chris Gardner and Foster in the middle was the best in the state. March 8, 2019. 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Carter vs. Yates unquestionably would be quite a game, matching two of the greatest coaching personalities in the business, Freddie James at Carter and Lions mentor Luther Booker, and some of its finest players, including quarterback Robert Hall and linebacker Jessie Armstead at Carter and running back Johnny Bailey and linebacker Melvin Foster at Yates. This college football 1990s season article is a stub. Luther Booker's Lions were also the first program ever to go 16-0 in 5A and . Carlos Ward, 1980-1982 Temple Wildcats football: 1979 and 1992 Going back to the beginning of Texas high school football, Temple has had one of the state's winningest programs. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Houston, Texas ( Other Texas schools) 23 total players, 0 active players. The Wildcats advanced to state championship games in 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952 and 1976 but lost each time, though never by more than 13 points. Did ESPN's 30 for 30 get it wrong? (3 of 4), 12/21/1985 - Yates running back Johnny Bailey (20) motions to his teammates after scoring run in the 3rd quarter of the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium. College Football Scores. The Oilers were a dismal 5-11. Since its inception in 1927, the program has won its share of four PVIL Negro League State titles and the UIL state title in 1985. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Jerome grew up in downtown Acres Homes, Texas. Go get it.". The Lions consistently drew more fans than the Astros, whose manager and general manager were both fired as the team drew a measly 14,621 fans a game into the Astrodome. Houston Chronicle Sports But it would be a good game.". Record : 1 Wins - 2 Losses Record Winning Pct.500 : State Competition Playoff Record . 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Houston leaders delay vote on Hobby Airport concesssions contract, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, Astros GM provides update on Yordan Alvarez's hand injury, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston-area pastor calls for state book ban, Former KHOU 11 anchor Lily Jang turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob hits city, Your essential and exhaustive guide to 2023 Houston rodeo food, Yates' coach Luther Booker was a molder of men. All rights reserved. "We would win it," James said. Bailey ran for 190 yards, and the Yates defense held Permian to nine rushing yards and on 20 of 35 running plays held Permian ballcarriers to no gain or lost yardage. This page is currently under construction. : 1985 Yates vs. 1988 Dallas Carter, Dallas Carter 34, Dallas South Oak Cliff 7, (Penetrations tied 4-4, Duncanville led in first downs, 12-10), Bi-district: Dallas Carter 21, Plano East 7, Region semifinal: Dallas Carter 31, Lufkin 7, Region final: Dallas Carter 22, Marshall 18, State semifinal: Dallas Carter 14, Odessa Permian 9, State championship: Dallas Carter 31, Converse 14, DL Santana Dotson (1992-2001 - Buccaneers, Packers), RB Johnny Bailey (1990-95 - Bears, Cardinals, Rams), RB LeShai Maston (1993-98 - Oilers, Jaguars, Washington), LB Jessie Armstead (1993-2003 - Giants, Washington), DB Clifton Abraham (1995-97 - Buccaneers, Bears, Panthers), DB Derric Evans, Tennessee (pictured above signing his letter of intent in a hot tub), Went to Texas A&I and played six seasons in the NFL. [2] The program also had a run of 27 consecutive district titles from 1970-1996. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. This is a carousel. Join our linker program. 66 nightmares. Carter's defense was similarly dominant against Converse Judson in 1988. This is a carousel. Add missing athletes to the roster. Foster, Zeno Alexander, Darron Nash, Ronald Moore, Charles Price, Quintin Smith, James Goode, Larry Gill, Gregory Garrett, Kenneth Payne, Reginald Breggs and James Christian were all on the 1985 Chronicle All-HISD honor team. Both were centers of great talent that, until their signature seasons, always came up short. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 48. Local college teams were trash: the Houston Cougars were 4 . 12/21/1985 - Coach Luther Booker and his Yates Lions celebrate their state title as the final seconds tick off the clock at the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian in Texas Stadium. All rights reserved. While Yates did not play a game against a team from outside Houston save Beaumont West Brook in a non-district contest, Carter played Tyler John Tyler and Killeen, winning the latter game in a 25-24 squeaker, and had a 24-24 tie with Duncanville that gave the district title to the Panthers. 1992-1993: 1A Boys Doubles: Jose Balderas/Carlos Balderas, Paint Rock: State Bracket: . Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. 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Otherwise, Yates posted five regular-season shutouts and allowed just two teams to score in double figures. Absent an upset of the first order, 1988 Carter and 1985 Yates will continue to be the standard as they retreat further into history. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. As for the Yates defense, which was so deep that future NFL star Santana Dotson was a role player as a junior lineman, it forced an astonishing 64 turnovers. Playing defending co-champion Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium, Yates eked out a 9-0 halftime lead but scored 28 unanswered points in the second half for a 37-0 win, which at the time was the most lopsided title game outcome in 5A history. 1992 Southwest Conference football standings, "1992 Houston Cougars Schedule and Results", "2017 Houston Cougars Football Media Guide", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1992_Houston_Cougars_football_team&oldid=1050310143, 1992 Southwest Conference football season, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 October 2021, at 02:29. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. AFC Central Division WOOT WOOT. Jessie Armstead #46 and Derrick Cherry #61 celebrates in the background. "We could do more things on offense," McGowan said. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. . }); With school overcrowding, Yates had to give up much of its practice area for temporary classroom buildings that year. Houston Oilers roster for the 1992 NFL season. a overflowing Barnett Stadium. Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. Record: 10-6-0, 2nd in AFC Central Division (Schedule and Results) 1985-86. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 1981-#61 Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. We present them here for purely educational purposes. "Four athletes excel on the field and in life Features News from Terre Haute, Indiana", "Yates coach Booker influenced players on, off field", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jack_Yates_Football&oldid=1114762574, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 October 2022, at 04:10. Lions defeated Former assistant coach Ronald Mumphery (CQ) of the 1985 Yates State Championship football team, displays 1985 championship ring, second from left, 1992 championship ring, third from left, and the a diamond encrusted Team of the decade ring for the 1980s. [1] Holland led the program and made the program a success quickly as Yates won the 1930 Texas Negro High School state championship. After winning the inaugural Labor Day Classic, the Tigers lost their last 10 games. SEBASTIAN HARRIS On offense, he said, Yates likely would have had a slight edge. Mithoff Field House. He joined the Houston Chronicle in 1990 after stints at the Dallas bureau of United Press International (1984-90), the Waco Tribune-Herald (1978-84) and the Tyler Morning Telegraph (1975-78). Myers Stadium. Photo: Longtime Houston coach Ray Seals, whose Milby team lost 51-0 to Yates and who scouted the Cowboys in 1988, gives the nod to the Lions. . The only HISD teams to play for a title since Yates were Lamar in 2012 and Yates in 1992, with the Madison team led by quarterback Vince Young advancing to the semifinals in 2001. Yates was also the first historically black school to win a UIL Class 5A title. Roster; More 1992 Houston Pages. 1992-93, 1985-86, 1981-82. Post a Video. State Finals. I've always thought that the presence of the late, great Johnny Bailey would have turned the tide in Yates' favor. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. PVIL- Bi District Chanmpionship Team Game Results 1942-1965. Freed from the bonds of time and space, who would win a game between the star-crossed 1988 Dallas Carter Cowboys, defrocked Class 5A champions of 1988, and the Houston Yates Lions, undefeated 5A champions of 1985? Interview subjects in the film include Yates players Melvin Foster and Zeno Alexander, coaches Maurice McGowan and Ronald Miller, Permian assistant coach Mike Belew, Permian players Scott Russell. District: 4A-1 Region III District 11; . 12/21/1985 - Yates running back Johnny Bailey (20) scores down the middle during the 3rd quarter of the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium. 53927 1992 Houston Oilers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees. Booker died in 1994, but James is still around at age 80, and he has no doubt about the outcome. 12/21/1985 - Yates running back Johnny Fisher (32) leaves behind Odessa Permian defenders in his scoring run during the fourth quarter of the Class 5A state high school football championship in Texas Stadium. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Passing leader: Robert Hall 145-244-7, 2,060 yards, 17 TDs. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Former KHOU anchor turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Report: Houston ranked No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The roster was so loaded that Santana Dotson, who became an All-Southwest Conference lineman at Baylor and started for a decade in the NFL, couldn't even crack the starting lineup. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. No question the Lions were better coached than the '85 Oilers, who suffered through a 5-11 campaign that resulted in Hugh Campbell being fired and Jerry Glanville taking over in December. Only seven. All rights reserved. And no other word like 'win.' Houston Yates: 38-20: Playoff Bracket: Golf - Girls. Chronicle/Ben DeSoto. Coach Luther Booker and Mayor Kathy Whitmire with proclamation, 12/26/1985 - Houston City Council honors Class 5A state high school football champions Yates Lions football team at City Hall in Council Chambers, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! It would have been a great game, featuring accomplished, underrated quarterbacks and defenses that were downright scary. Do you have a sports website? Amid the uncertainty of whether they would be allowed to play in the playoffs because of an eligibility dispute involving running back-defensive back Gary Edwards, Carter needed a last-second touchdown catch by Armstead in a 22-18 win over Marshall, which advanced to the 1989 semifinals and won a 1990 division title, and won 14-9 against the Odessa Permian team whose season was chronicled in H.G. In 14 seasons as the head coach at Carter, he went 122-22-3. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Bailey, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2010, was virtually unstoppable in the veer and could take it to the house in a flash. D.W. Rutledge, whose Judson team lost to Carter in the 1988 final, gives Carter the nod, and so does Dan Hooks, whose West Orange-Stark team lost to Yates in 1985. 12/07/1985 - Class 5A state high school football quarterfinal playoffs between Yates and Jones at the Astrodome. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Occasionally you see teams with great athletes that aren't very disciplined and have great potential, but never reach it. He says that the three years he spent as an F.M. And now, as ESPN viewers are either reminded or learn for the first time about the 1988 Carter saga, a new generation of Dallas ISD and Houston ISD teams prepares for a new season in a considerably different era for both school districts. Many members of that championship team such as Quinton Smith, Charles Price, Zeno Alexander and James Good, all had professional NFL careers. Countdown toChristmas(Dec 25, 2010 @ 12:00am). 1992 Houston Oilers Roster.

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