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Post by FMRBDOG97 on May 20, 2020 12:52:58 GMT -7
I was cleaning out my garage last weekend, and I happened to come across the highlight tapes of the ‘96 and ‘97 teams. Randall will concur with this. While watching the ‘96 season highlight tape, which culminated in a state championship, I couldn’t help but be amazed at how much the defense improved from week 1 to the state game. I realize most defenses improve over the year, but the improvement of this team’s defense was profound. I had forgotten how bad they were at the beginning of the year. They turned it around and became a solid unit heading into district and especially the playoffs. I then thought back to a moment in practice in early 1996 when Gabriel Dehoyos (Gabriel was the starting RB until he broke his leg) took the ball on a handoff and literally ran over 2 first team defenders and took it to the house. It was ugly. I vividly remember the coaches reactions. Cooper stood there with a shit eating grin on his face, however, Worley and Coach D were pissed and said “this won’t happen again,” and it didn’t. Coach Worley moved some guys around and put Jimmy “Hambone” Hamilton at starting MLB. Coach Worley, Coach D, and the rest of the defensive coaches rode the D hard from that day on and turned them around from a bad defense to a state championship defense. Just goes to show you the impact of coaching. I hope the coaches can get the current Bulldog defenses turned around. Sure been pitiful of late.
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Post by Agent Orange on May 20, 2020 14:58:24 GMT -7
ol Jimmy Hambone He was pretty a good player, wouldn't say a whole lot, but he definitely had an edge to him Good Story, thanks for that.
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Post by twinsdad2023 on May 28, 2020 10:06:48 GMT -7
From the film I've watched, other means of vetting, and in meeting "ol Jimmy Hambone" in person...I'd say Jimmy was at the top of the list of anyone who's ever suited up for the Bulldogs. In watching the highlights of the State game he played in vs Silver City, he was completely dominant. Not a doubt in my mind he was D-1 Talent( size, speed, and instincts ) and as good as the state of NM has ever produced. Not to mention a heck of a nice guy off the field as well.
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Post by Agent Orange on May 29, 2020 10:59:06 GMT -7
Thanks to Rapid, the 97 state game Artesia vs Silver City, will have some more games later on most likely.
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Post by Rapid on May 29, 2020 19:00:18 GMT -7
Thanks to Rapid, the 97 state game Artesia vs Silver City, will have some more games later on most likely. You welcome Randall
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Post by BigDaddyCool on May 30, 2020 12:05:35 GMT -7
Wow. This is awesome. I LOVE watching old film/games. I still have many VHS tapes of games from the 80's and 90's.
This game almost costed me $200.00 ($200.00 back then was alot of money especially in college). I had a class with one of their assistant coaches and we made a not-so "friendly" wager. Good thing I had a big older brother that was next to me when it was time to collect.
Thanks for the upload Randall!
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Post by AHS95 on May 31, 2020 11:39:29 GMT -7
So how many other games are floating out there on vhs? Let’s get some more of those on here so we can enjoy them all.
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Post by Rapid on May 31, 2020 11:57:15 GMT -7
So how many other games are floating out there on vhs? Let’s get some more of those on here so we can enjoy them all. I have some I let Randall used some. I hope he put just a few of them
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Post by Agent Orange on Jun 1, 2020 14:13:36 GMT -7
Rapid has all the state title games, that he lent me. I've only been through 97 so far, what year you looking for AHS 95 ?
was thinking of getting 96-97-98 the 3 peat out there.
Also didn't know if someone would get upset if these were posted, they do sell the disks but it's not really something I've ever seen advertised, people message me on facebook or here and I always point them to the athletic admin office. let me know if someone has any issues out there with that, that read this.
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Post by Rapid on Jun 1, 2020 17:14:22 GMT -7
Rapid has all the state title games, that he lent me. I've only been through 97 so far, what year you looking for AHS 95 ? was thinking of getting 96-97-98 the 3 peat out there. Also didn't know if someone would get upset if these were posted, they do sell the disks but it's not really something I've ever seen advertised, people message me on facebook or here and I always point them to the athletic admin office. let me know if someone has any issues out there with that, that read this. No problem
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Post by AHS95 on Jun 1, 2020 20:44:00 GMT -7
Did you all know there is a copy of the 1998 homecoming game against las cruces on you tube? I’m watching it right now
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Post by AHS95 on Jun 1, 2020 20:46:15 GMT -7
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Post by Mr. Pitch on Jun 2, 2020 4:22:16 GMT -7
There is a hustle play at 1:06:10 that says everything that Artesia football was all about. #13 hustling near the end when the game was all but over. Throws a block to spring a teammate loose for a sure touchdown. It's tough to get kids to play that hard and to be that unselfish. You think "what's the big deal?" You think that way because you probably played in Artesia or you've been watching it so long you don't know any different or it happens so often it goes unnoticed. That kind of effort and unselfishness is not common anywhere else. Artesia kids do that stuff because it's the right thing to do. Culture. That's why kids worked hard like that 12 months a year. It's culture. Don't let that escape the program. I've got a feeling you'll never get it back if you do.
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Post by Agent Orange on Jun 2, 2020 7:17:07 GMT -7
That was an amazing play pitch, perfect execution.
Never seen this before looks like it was uploaded by someone from cruces, not sure why not a very flattering video for them lol, 98 team was loaded too.
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Post by Rick on Jun 2, 2020 9:07:26 GMT -7
Rapid has all the state title games, that he lent me. I've only been through 97 so far, what year you looking for AHS 95 ? was thinking of getting 96-97-98 the 3 peat out there. Also didn't know if someone would get upset if these were posted, they do sell the disks but it's not really something I've ever seen advertised, people message me on facebook or here and I always point them to the athletic admin office. let me know if someone has any issues out there with that, that read this. Unless the content on the disks is copyrighted, I bet you could get away with posting them. I like watching these because they show quarterbacks actually taking the snap from the line of scrimmage instead of using all that shotgun-snap stuff.
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Post by FMRBDOG on Jun 2, 2020 13:06:18 GMT -7
From the film I've watched, other means of vetting, and in meeting "ol Jimmy Hambone" in person...I'd say Jimmy was at the top of the list of anyone who's ever suited up for the Bulldogs. In watching the highlights of the State game he played in vs Silver City, he was completely dominant. Not a doubt in my mind he was D-1 Talent( size, speed, and instincts ) and as good as the state of NM has ever produced. Not to mention a heck of a nice guy off the field as well. I agree. Hambone was a man amongst boys. It was awesome getting to watch him play.
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Post by Agent Orange on Jun 2, 2020 15:25:49 GMT -7
wasn't too worried about copyright rick, mainly game film out there, but with ksvp and streaming, games stay up on there, not sure there is much difference these days with all the technology and streaming of games ? The response from others has been good so far, it is neat to see again.
Here is another one the 96 State Game. Artesia vs Raton
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Post by AHS95 on Jun 2, 2020 17:38:27 GMT -7
Was wanting to see the 92,93,94 state title games I was there for the 92,93 but I missed the 94 cause I had to work. Wouldn’t mind seeing all those game hell even the games that just good games some eddy county wares that went all out just have some times to remmber them and show my wife.
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Post by Agent Orange on Jun 2, 2020 22:43:13 GMT -7
I can probably do that I'm guessing, 98 is the next one I'll post, to complete the 3 peat of 96-97-98, I'm going to try to do it Friday. Then I'll see if I can get those for you next.
Sad to see some of the player intros, hard to believe but several have already passed away, never know how short you're time can be. Seen a few tag some loved ones on FB, hopefully brings a smile and good memories back to them.
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Post by AHS95 on Jun 3, 2020 4:37:17 GMT -7
Yeah it’s sad to have such young people you got to grow up with pass so early. Makes your heart more happy to see them on line when ever we want to bring back those happy times. Thanks for doing this for all of us.
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