2012 LSG Team Preview — El Paso Montwood Rams

By Michael Wright
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Updated: August 26, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview —El Paso Montwood Rams

Team: El Paso Montwood Rams (1-5A)

Colors: Kelly Green/Royal Blue

1st varsity season: 1992

Enrollment: 2,871 -- 3rd largest in the district out of 8 schools

2012 Schedule:
Odessa Permian
@ Canutillo
@ Smithson Valley
El Paso Bel Air **
@ El Paso El Dorado **
@ El Paso Americas **
El Paso Socorro **
@ El Paso Franklin **
El Paso Coronado **
@ El Paso Eastwood **

Coach: Chuck Veliz (10 years) 77-34 at El Paso Montwood; 112-44-0 all-time coaching record

Returning Lettermen: 28

Returning Starters: Offense: 7 Defense: 5

Key Players:
* QB Angel Garcia Honorable Mention All-State (TSWA) DIST OFF MVP 3,200 yards 39 TDs passing
* WR Ruben Solis 1st Team All-District
* DB Jacob Chavez 1st Team All-District
* WR JR Warren Redix 59 catches 1,071 yards 15 TDs receiving
* LB Felipe Martinez
* DL JR Jorge Rodriguez
* DB Rogelio Franco Jr.

Notes:
* Have gone 17-6 over the past 2 seasons

Mike Says: The Rams are set for another wild season. They have an explosive offense led by QB Garcia and receivers Solis and Redix. The defense will need to step up after giving up 30+ points in 6 of their 12 games last year. Look for them to go 8-2 or 9-1 in the regular season and win the district championship. Once in the playoffs, they will be good for 2 or 3 rounds.

Chris Says: El Paso Montwood reminds me of the old San Diego Chargers of the late 70's/early 80's. Led by quarterback, Dan Fouts, and the Air Coryell passing game, the put up a boatload of points. El Paso Montwood brings back a 3,000 yard passer in Angel Garcia and coach Chuck Veliz' aerial attack can put up some serious points. Just like those Chargers, these Rams have had their troubles on defense. Any time you have such a strong offense, you should win more than you lose. If the defensive players can give the offense opportunities to score, it will be a great season for the Rams. I could see them going three or four rounds deep in postseason. Their pre-district games against Odessa Permian and Smithson Valley will be fun to watch.

Last Years Record: 9-3 overall 7-1 District

2011 Games:
at Midland Lee (6-4) (L 7-47)
at L.C. Mayfield, NM (OT) (W 49-48)
vs El Paso Bel Air (1-9)* (W 61-27)
at El Paso Eastwood (4-6)* (W 62-19)
vs El Paso El Dorado (5-5)* (W 32-20)
at El Paso Franklin (10-2)* (L 17-38)
vs El Paso Coronado (4-7)* (W 56-31)
at El Paso Americas (8-3)* (W 44-17)
vs El Paso Hanks (3-7)* (W 52-35)
at El Paso Socorro (1-9)* (W 50-11)

Playoffs: Division I Area
vs Amarillo Tascosa (4-7) (at Midland Grande Comm) (W 33-28) Bi-District
vs Abilene (10-4) (at Midland Grande Comm) (L 18-35) Area

History:
* 6 year winning streak (all 8+ wins)
* All time record: 124-88-1 58.45% 213 games
* Playoff Appearances (14) 1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2002,2003,2004,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011

Championship History: No Championship Games

Last 5 year record: 43-16

Last 10 year record: 77-34

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