Author Archives: Mike Virdell

The come from behind win Friday night against the Comanche Indians was more than one win.  It may have set a tone for the next 9 games.  The Yellow Jackets refused to take a knee, and they could have going … Continue reading →

The hottest summer in my history, has caused a cautionary vision, one of hope, but not of false hope.  The 2011 Yellow Jackets must surprise if they are going to be good.  They will have to shock, to make the … Continue reading →

The 2011 Football season is upon us.  The Yellowjackets of 2011 have little expectations.  The 6-5 season on 2010 was better than many expected.   The continued changes that take place with a team still in transition, one ask, “how can … Continue reading →

We begin season # 39 as Play To Win now sees players today, and saw their fathers yesterday.  In 1973, the first season of writing Play To Win, I never had a thought that this small bit of information would … Continue reading →

   The Llano Yellowjackets placed 9 seniors on the 25-3A All-District team.  Seniors Matthew Ratliff,  Preston Rabb , Sterling Jameson,  Raven Harron, Jordan Cavness, Travis Lawrence, Justin Saverance, Davis Hill, and Kenneth Smith were the seniors honored.  The big salute to Llano … Continue reading →

District MVP                  Justin Saverance     Sr.  5-9, 165 1st Team Offense:     Quarterback:   Preston Rabb, Sr.    6-6, 210                                           Center: Kenneth Smith, Sr.    6-0, 280                                           Offensive Line:   Matthew Ratliff , Sr.   6-4, 295                                            Defensive Line:  Travis Lawrence, Sr.   6-0, … Continue reading →

   These kind of Saturdays are the saddest of all.  When the football season is over, and you know you are not going to see the seniors in a Yellowjacket uniform ever again.  You know how much these men have … Continue reading →

   The game with Wimberley could be our perfect storm.  First of all, there are no expectations about Llano winning, except players, coaches and Jacket fans.  The 24 point underdog tag placed by the Harris Poll, and the unanimous thoughts … Continue reading →

 Where to start?  The Jackets decided to make the price of a football ticket well worth the trip.  Over 700 yards of offense by the Jackets.  I’ve found 7 new names & numbers that will go into the record books.  … Continue reading →

   I said that there would be regrets years later when the Llano seniors remembered back on the Liberty Hill game.  The memory these seniors will have of the Burnet game will be memory blockage.  Burnet played pretty good, gave … Continue reading →