“Updated” Coach Young on Ennis Friday
Nov10

“Updated” Coach Young on Ennis Friday

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats didn’t throw much Friday night against Marshall because the running game was working so well. The Wildcats gained almost 400 yards on the ground. Coach Young called playing Ennis a great opportunity. He noted that there is a reason you play the games because every week there were teams that win that were not supposed to win.

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Coach Young on Marshall Friday Night.

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said he was overall happy with the way his offense played against Longview, whom he called a great opponent. Coach Young liked that his offense played fast and physical. He said the Marshall defense is fast and impressive up front and quick in the secondary. But Coach Young added if the Wildcats execute, play fast and take care of the ball, they’d put it into the end zone.

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Coach Young on Last Weeks Effort and Longview Friday
Oct28

Coach Young on Last Weeks Effort and Longview Friday

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young likes his offense’s athleticism and the way they play with fast pace and tempo that wears down opponents. He sees doing that being a key to playing Longview well Friday night. He says the Lobos have the best defense and the best defensive line the Wildcats have played however he says the Wildcats offense and the Wildcats offensive line is also the best the Lobos have played this year.

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Coach Young Talks About Hallsville
Oct14

Coach Young Talks About Hallsville

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young says the offense was efficient Friday against Greenville. The Wildcats rolled up 558 yards and scored 50 points. Coach Young adds the offense played at a great pace. Still Coach Young says the Wildcats must be on top of their game against a tough Hallsville defense Friday. He says the Bobcats are well-coached running Head Coach David Plunk’s system that has roots in Sulphur Springs in the...

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Offensive Coach Young on Greenville
Oct08

Offensive Coach Young on Greenville

Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young says he enjoyed the Mt. Pleasant game when the ball was not on the ground. The Wildcats lost five fumbles. Ball security is an emphasis again this week. Concerning Greenville, Coach Young says they are big up front. He expects the Lions to put six defenders in the box daring the Wildcats to throw the ball. Execution is a key for the Wildcats.

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“Updated” Coach Young On Mt. Pleasant Friday Night
Sep30

“Updated” Coach Young On Mt. Pleasant Friday Night

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the loss to Texas High was disappointing. Although the Wildcats’ offense did a lot of things well, Coach Young said turnovers were huge in the game. He notes when the Wildcats have multiple turnovers, that’s when they usually lose. Coach Young says Mt. Pleasant has an athletic defense. [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=””...

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Coach Young Talks About Texas High
Sep21

Coach Young Talks About Texas High

Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the off week was a productive one for the Wildcats. He said the Texas High defense the Wildcats face this week is big up front, has two big hitting linebackers and is talented in the secondary.

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Coach Young Reflects on Whitehouse
Sep17

Coach Young Reflects on Whitehouse

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young was disappointed by some of what he saw last Friday night at Whitehouse. There were four turnovers on interceptions and four false starts. Coach Young says those are things that keep you from winning and they’ll be worked on this week during the off week. Coach Young also says the Wildcats need to throw and catch better. During the two losses, the Wildcats passing game has been stymied forcing...

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Coach Young Talks About Whitehouse on Friday
Sep09

Coach Young Talks About Whitehouse on Friday

Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said his offense had an efficient night in the win over Sherman Friday night. He added the level of execution was better than the week before. Concerning this Friday’s foe Whitehouse, Coach Young said this was possibly the best defense Whitehouse has had. He said they were very opportunistic scoring two touchdowns last week. Coach Young said they have two Division 1 recruits in the...

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Coach Young Talks About the New Year
Aug13

Coach Young Talks About the New Year

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young is working with veteran offensive players and lots of depth. Coach Young says 18 or 19 of his top 22 have played on Friday night. Starting quarterback Larry Pryor returns. He’ll work behind an offensive line that is deep with talent. Seniors Dillon Carpenter and C.J. Stephens lead the receivers. Zach Spigner, Jaylon Hawkins and Tyler Rosamond look to replace the very talented running back...

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