Odessa Permian football legend John Wilkins and Midland Lee football legend John Parchman share their thoughts on the schools' rivalry and re-live history, ahead of the 2022 matchup between the Panthers and Rebels.
That quarter final game in Lubbock in 1983 against Odessa Permian was a wild one but, we beat Permian again that year and would end up losing to San Antonio Converse Judson Rockets in the state championship at the old Texas stadium 25-21 another very close game down to the wire. Midland Lee Rebels head Coach Spike Dykes 🙏 brilliant coach. Jimbo, former US Navy radioman petty officer 86-96. Class of 84'.
It’s kind of weird that the bleachers were empty in all those highlights. I’m a proud Texan, but that’s embarrassing. You wouldn’t see that in Ohio with Massillon vs Canton McKinley. Where’s the pride out there? Even Abilene High vs Cooper has overflowing crowds. I don’t get it
One guy went against what the city voted for. We voted to call it Lee and drop Robert e. He completely changed it. So Theres no real feeling for the school anymore. It has no tradition.
If more talented players and top-notch coaches come along, then it's definitely possible. Take Duncanville for instance, they had a 24 year-long dry spell until they won their 2nd state title against North Shore last December. Needless to say, the previous 3 championship games that they faced each other in were straight-up dog fights.
@@elhaynie1 As I recall, Midland Lee whooped the shit out of Aldine Eisenhower in a championship game back in '99. The only things that they and their old rival Odessa Permian need, are better coaching and fresh talent on the field. Those are the only 2 noteworthy teams to come out of West Texas in my opinion. I really can't say the same for teams from the El Paso, Amarillo, Abilene, San Angelo or Lubbock areas though.
@@elhaynie1 I firmly disagree. Look at Canadian/Gunter "rivalry" now. West Texas and Panhandle schools still have talent. What they lack is coaching that aren't set in their ways and able to adapt to the talent that they do have. Can't always run the spread, and can't always run the veer. Need to create packages specific for the talent you do have that will set you apart and be different.
I totally agree, the woke censorship bullshit has gotten out of hand. Funny how no one had any issues with the original name until a few years ago. The same goes for a road here in Houston, TX named Unison (formerly known as Robert E Lee).
Massillon-Washington vs. Canton McKinley is the best rivalry in HS football. For years it was the only high school game in America where you were able to place a bet in Vegas.
@@TSJ99 I know which is why I said it was a stupid show. Those of us who lived in those times knew how off of reality the damn movie was and I am chilled, initial boy
