Howe at Caddo Mills, 9/23/2016
Howe Bulldogs Senior Spotlight with William Overbey and Seth Seibold, 9/23/2016
Three scores and 28 years ago
It’s hard to believe it’s been 28 years ago to the day that the 1988 Howe Bulldogs made history with one of the most memorable wins in the program’s history. To put things into perspective on how long ago that was – it was Ricky Ake’s fourth game on the sidelines for Howe as the trainer. It was the 14th Friday night that Steve Simmons was on the sidelines for Howe. Since 1935, Howe has played in 735 games and in those games are some memorable ones. But sitting somewhere in the top 10 and one of the best non-playoff games in history is game number 435.
It was September 23, 1988 and Howe had been to the playoffs in 1984, 85, 86 and back when they only took the top two teams to the playoffs, Howe went 8-2 in 1987 and did not get to see post-season action. The last playoff game Howe had was in 1986 when they were punched in the mouth by Pilot Point. Having that bitter taste in their mouths, Howe Head Coach Jim Fryar, in a bold move, scheduled Pilot Point as their homecoming game. Very very few gave Howe much of a chance to win that game except for the players, coaches and a few die-hard optimistic fans.
Howe shocked Pilot Point in 435 with a last-second touchdown from Adam Coffey that was set up by a Jamie Engle to David Cannaday miraculous 34-yard pass and catch in the pouring rain. The 17-14 Howe homecoming win over Pilot Point is still, 28 years later, one of the best games in school history.
Howe Bulldogs Coaches Show with Zack Hudson, 9/23/2016
Howe at Caddo Mills, 2016
Full broadcast
Game 736 in school history, Howe’s record is 375-336-24 since the program began under the UIL in 1935.
Howe’s offense:
2012 – 20.7 pts/game; ranked 21 of 69
2013 – 11.8 pts/game; ranked 54 of 70
2014 – 28.7 pts/game; ranked 5 of 71
2015 – 34.2 pts/game; ranked 1 of 72
2016 – 33.3 pts/game; ranked 4 of 73
Howe’s defense:
2012 – 38.1 pts/game; ranked 69 of 69
2013 – 24.2 pts/game; ranked 61 of 70
2014 – 26.8 pts/game; ranked 64 of 71
2015 – 14.4 pts/game; ranked 29 of 72
2016 – 28.7 pts/game; ranked 63 of 73
Score by quarter
Howe 37 35 31 23 — 133
Opp. 23 27 28 20 — 99
Avg. – 33-25
HOWE OFFENSE
LW Total AVG
Rushing 349/1300 325
Passing 55/103 26
Total 404/1403 351
This if the fifth meeting between Howe and Caddo Mills. Howe is 1-4 vs. the Foxes and 1-2 at Ed Locker Stadium.
10/3/1986, Howe lost 47-21 at Bulldog Stadium
10/2/1987, Howe won 28-0 at Caddo Mills
10/19/2012, Howe lost at Caddo Mills 34-15
10/18/2013, Howe lost at Bulldog Stadium, 12-7
Howe’s win over Caddo Mills in 1987 was largely due to Brennan Ross’ father Brian Ross, who rushed for 170 yards on 20 carries that early October night. Ross scored on a 49-yarder and caught a 10-yard touchdown from quarterback Jay Skipworth in the 28-0 shutout.
Howe is 7-3-1 in games played on Sept. 23
9/23/1938, Howe tied Cumby, 0-0 at Bulldog Stadium
9/23/1948, Howe beat Tioga, 21-0 in Pilot Point
9/23/1965, Howe beat Pilot Point B team, 12-0 at Bulldog Stadium
9/23/1966, Howe beat Valley View, 20-12 at Bulldog Stadium
9/23/1978, Howe beat Alvord, 41-6 at Bulldog Stadium
9/23/1983, Howe won at Anna, 50-6
9/23/1988, Howe beat Pilot Point for homecoming in the rain at Bulldog Stadium, 17-14
9/23/1994, Howe beat Bells at Bulldog Stadium, 20-14
9/23/1999, Howe lost at Quinlan, 29-21
9/23/2005, Howe lost at Leonard, 20-14
9/23/2011, Howe lost at Honey Grove, 55-14
