Author Archives: Mike Virdell

I have written this article many times over this past weekend…all in my head…but only to try harder the next time. After the first quarter Friday night in Alamo Stadium in San Antonio, I actually was thinking the first sentence … Continue reading →

A Blocked punt, 3 interceptions, an 84 yard punt return pushed the 2018 Yellowjackets record to 4-1 that earned Llano a victory over a large homecoming crowd in San Angelo Friday night. The Jacket defense just about played a complete … Continue reading →

The 47-28 victory by the Llano Yellowjackets Friday night in Brady came with some hurt.  The possible loss of senior receiver Brooks Keele to an injury quieted the crowd, and sunk the Jacket team with an emotional blow. Keele’s 3 … Continue reading →

At halftime in Lulling I was thinking how much more I thought the Jacket defense had improved.  Improved from an attitude stand point.  Aggressive,  all out pursuit.  Gang tackling. Playing with heads up and seeing action as it happens.  I … Continue reading →

The Llano Yellowjackets’ first half against the Hondo Owls Friday night just about doomed any chance of a comeback.  And while the first half for Llano was not good, the comeback and and complete change of energy showed promise that … Continue reading →

August 31, the 2018 Fighting Llano Yellowjackets will kick off the new football season with much anticipation.  Only the second time in memory have the Jackets opened play in August (last year was the first time) and hot weather will … Continue reading →

With the UIL announcement last Week of realignment, our new District was revealed.  Llano Head Football Matt Green entering his second season leading the Yellow Jackets has put together a very interesting and I think challenging schedule.  The varsity Jackets … Continue reading →

The building blocks that first year head football coach Matt Green set in place laid a foundation.  But the walls and roof are still to be built.  Coach Green has expectations, but his biggest worry is that he does his … Continue reading →

Everyone likes to be a part of something big.  Something that is important.  Something that is lasting.  And I think that is what 2017 will look like to the seniors of 2017…someday.  It may still be too fresh from but … Continue reading →

In 1976, Llano went to Georgetown to play in Bi-District.  Llano was coached by the great John Baskin.  Rockdale was 10-0, and ranked #1 in the State.  Llano was behind late in the fourth quarter, when Llano great Shelby Wright … Continue reading →