LSG Preview — Giddings Buffaloes

By Chris Doelle
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Updated: August 13, 2009

Team: Giddings Buffaloes

District: 25-3A

Coach: Derek Fitzhenry (6 years) 58-17 at Giddings (#2 all time wins in Giddings history); 58-17 overall

Last Years Record: 11-4 overall 4-1 Distirct

2008 Games:
vs Liberty Hill (14-1) (L 26-28)
at La Vernia (10-2) (W 53-28)
vs Wharton (3-8) (W 34-14)
at Elgin (8-4) (L 30-41)
at Robinson (4-6) (W 51-35)
vs *Sealy (7-5) (W 27-21)
at *Bellville (12-2) (L 14-20)
vs *La Grange (6-4) (W 36-29)
vs *Smithville (5-5) (W 35-7)
at *Columbus (5-4) (W 54-27)

Playoffs: Division II Semifinals
Won 41-9 vs Sweeny (7-3) -- Bi-District
Won 41-27 vs Yoakum (8-4) -- Area
Won 42-28 vs Rio Hondo (10-3) -- Regionals
Won 21-20 vs Bellville (12-2) (2OT) -- Quarterfinals

For audio of the Giddings vs. Bellville game go to :
http://www.lonestargridiron.com/2008/12/06/120608-bonus-giddings-vs-bellville

Lost 14-41 vs Carthage (14-2) -- Semifinals

Returning Lettermen: 18

Returning Starters: Offense: 6 Defense: 6

Key Players:
RB Eric Rimes 1800 yards 20 TDs rushing
S Colby Brite 130 tackles 5 INTs
QB/S Rush Plumlee 1000 yards rushing
QB Trey Masek 1000 yards rushing

Notes:
Giddings will once again be one of the top 3A teams in the state. Eric Rimes is the real deal and will make a run at over 2000 rushing yards in 2009. Look for them to continue their streak of 10+ win seasons. The Buffaloes should go 8-2 or 9-1 in the regular season and then make a push to the quarter or semifinals.

History:
4 consecutive 10+ win seasons
6 year winning streak
Playoff Appearances (20) 1951,56,57,70,82,86,89,93,94,95,98,99,2000,01,02,03,05,06,07,08

Championship History: Giddings (1) 1-0
1951 1A - Gidings 25, Newcastle 14

Last 5 year record: 51-13

Last 10 year record: 85-38

By: Michael Wright
Lone Star Gridiron
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