The Buffs will be in District 23-3A and will face competition from schools that they’ve played in the past: LaGrange, Caldwell, Smithville, Rockdale, and Navasota.

Statesman writers Rick Cantu and Danny Davis picked Michael Brown, a 2009 Lexington graduate, to the first team offense and called him "arguably the best lineman of the decade". Brown, who was recruited by Ole Miss, was a three time All-Area first team honoree during his years with the Eagles.

Giddings proudly sends two names to the list, 2008 graduate Alan Dock and 2009 graduate Xavier Daniels.

As a four year letterman Alan Dock did it all for the Buffaloes. The Statesman, however, placed him on the first team All-Decade defense and lauded him for his "All-State" job at linebacker. Dock who currently plays for the Golden Hurricane at Tulsa, was selected 3A Defensive Player of the year in 2006. At Giddings he was a team captain and leader in the linebacker position but also saw action as a fullback, punter, punt returner and deep snapper on extra points. During his career on defense he tallied 539 tackles, caused 25 fumbles, and logged 11 fumble recoveries.

Known as simply "X" by his teammates and friends, Xavier Daniels was also selected to the All-Decade first team defense. The Statesman pointed out that Daniels led the area with 15 interceptions in 2008 and was the Class 3A defensive MVP during that same year. He worked hard on offense and defense at Giddings and excelled on the track as well. His speed and technique combined with his good nature and solid work ethic helped him earn this honor and a scholarship at Texas State University.

Buffaloes Mack and Brite make verbal commitments

Monday, December 21, 2009

According to a report from the Austin American Statesman Buffalo football players Marcellus Mack and Corey Brite have verbally committed to play football at UTSA in San Antonio. Mack hopes to play in the wide receiver spot while Brite is looking to help out in the defensive backfield. 

Mack and Brite will be a part of UTSA's program building effort which was brought on by the college's push to add football to the other 16 sports programs that currently exist at UTSA.

According to a press release issued by UTSA earlier this year, the University of Texas System Board of Regents approved UTSA's Athletic Initiative Business Plan last December, which granted the university permission to add a football program.

The plan calls for UTSA to develop an $84 million competitive athletics complex, add an NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly Division I-AA) football program with the intent to advance football and the athletics department's existing 16 intercollegiate programs to an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS, formerly Division I-A) conference.

According to the schools website, the football team is expected to take the field for competition in September 2011. UTSA is a member of the Southland Conference and will play home games at San Antonio's Alamodome. Other Texas schools that belong to the Southland Conference are Texas State, Sam Houston State, and Steven F. Austin.  

Buffs fall to Brookshire Royal in playoff Round One

Stats tell the story best

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The Buffaloes ended their 2009 football season losing in a problem filled matchup to Brookshire Royal, 40-21.

Giddings got off to a rough start, giving up the ball with a fumble on the first play from scrimmage. The Falcons promptly put 14 unanswered points on the board.

Giddings continued the fight in the second quarter, but gave up another six points before managing a touchdown of their own. Giddings quarterback Conner Wehr found Corey Brite, completing a 15 yard touchdown pass for the score. The Buffs failed to add the extra point and went to the locker room down by 14, 20-6. 

The Buffaloes struggled on both sides of the ball, failing to control the Falcon's ground game which wasn't consistent but was instead sporadically explosive. Mistakes on defense, combined with three lost fumbles, two interceptions, and an offense that was out-of-sync prevented the Buffaloes from mustering an adequate threat.  

Giddings worked the ball effectively in the second half but turnovers left them with only 15 second-half points while Royal recorded another 20 for themselves.  

Corey Brite took over most of the rushing duties for the Buffs who lost FB Eric Rimes to a knee injury. Brite was successful with two rushing touchdowns. A successful kick allowed the Buffs to narrow the gap to seven with a score of 26-19.

Royal scored again but Giddings quickly added a two-point safety. With a score of 33-21 Giddings rushed to score again, confidently making their way into the "red zone". RB Deladrick Britton scrambled to the left side making his way to the Royal five yard line. In a struggle to pickup extra yardage the ball was striped and a Royal defender rambled 95 yards for another touchdown and a 40-21 win.

The final game stats tell the real story. The Buffs amassed 367 total yards to Royal's 339. For Giddings it was 143 on the ground and 224 in the air. By contrast, the Falcons gained 106 yards in the air and 233 on the ground. Giddings logged 16 first downs to Royals 10.

Giddings gave up three of four fumbles, the Falcons fumbled twice but recovered and kept possession of the ball. Giddings gave up two interceptions while Royal allowed only one.

With the win Brookshire Royal advances to Round Two and will play Yoakum. Yoakum upset La Vernia and claimed the bi-district crown.

The Playoff Picture

2009 Playoff UIL D2 Bracket

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Playoff Round 1: vs. Brookshire Royal, Friday, Nov. 13, @ 7:30, Nelson Field in Austin (Reagan HS/Hwy 290). Buffs are the HOME team and will wear WHITE.

Giddings (9-1, 4-1) finished the regular season in second place in district. The Buffaloes will enter the playoffs as the Division 2 - No. 1 seed and play Brookshire Royal in Round 1. Their 2009 appearance marks the fifth straight year the Buffs have seen playoff action and the sixth time in the seven years since Coach Fitzhenry began to build the program.

Royal (5-5, 4-1) finished in second place (behind Sweeny) in Dist. 26 and is the Division 2 - No. 2 seed from District 26.

LaGrange (8-2, 3-2) finished the season in third place and will play Sweeny in round one. Sweeny won their district title with an overall record of 8-2 and a district record of 5-0.

Sealy went undefeated and finished in first place in District 25. They will enter the playoffs as a "big school" playing in Division 1. The Tigers will meet Needville who finished in third place in District 26.

Other Buffalo Football Notes

- The Buffaloes out-scored their opponents 360-151

- Total yardage gained - regular season: 3901

- Passing yards: 1601

- Rushing yards: 2300

- Total yards given up: 2173 (Passing: 882, Rushing: 1291)

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Buffs take down undefeated LaGrange 36-32

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Buffs back on track after convincing win

over Bellville

Monday, October 19, 2009

The Giddings Buffaloes football team put last week's loss to Sealy behind them and got back on track, pulling off a convincing win Friday over Bellville.

The squad jumped out and claimed the lead early in the first quarter, driving down to the Brahmas seven yard line. Fullback Eric Rimes managed to punch in a touchdown and Toby Bishop's kick gave the Buffs a 7-0 advantage.

As usual the Buffs brought a strong defensive game, the Brahmas went scoreless throughout the first half. The defense game up only 185 total yards; 126 on the ground and 59 in the air.

The Buffs put points on the board in the second quarter as again Rimes rumbled through the Bellville line for a 3 yard score. Bishop's Kick was blocked and the Buffs left the field with a 13-0 halftime lead.

In the second half, Bellville came out more focused on their running game, which showed signs of limited success. The Brahmas drove down the field, ultimately scoring on a 1 yard quarterback sneak. The extra point brought the tally to 13-7.

Bellville threatened a couple of times in the fourth quarter but eventually gave the ball back to Giddings. A 77 yard touchdown run by quarterback Conner Wehr, late in the fourth quarter, all but sealed the deal for the Buffs.

Wehr broke through the the right side of the Bellville defense and a foot-race to the goal line ensued. Wehr out-ran three Bellville defenders and tumbled- in for the score. A successful two-point conversion by Rimes gave the Buffs a 21-7 lead. With only 2:49 left in the game, Giddings captured the win.

Giddings put some big numbers in the books - racking up 348 total yards. Wehr threw for 141 yards, completing seven of 12 passes. Marcellus Mack caught two passes for 57 yards, David Bradshaw hauled in three for 44 yards, Corey Brite nabbed one pass for 32 yards and Lance Krause picked up eight yards on a single reception.

Wehr added 136 yards on the ground with one touchdown. Rimes logged 40 yards with two touchdowns, Brite managed 22 yards and Bradshaw claimed nine.

Both teams struggled to hold on to the ball, losing two fumbles apiece. Bellville also gave up two interceptions; Marcellus Mack and Deladrick Britton were on the receiving end of the "picks".

The Buffs began Saturday preparing for a tough test against undefeated LaGrange (6-0). The Leopards have so far posted two district wins, edging out victories of 10-7 over Bellville and 45-42 over Smithville. Video Highlights

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Giddings is in the running for Fox 7 Sports Home Team for the Week of Friday, October 30th. To vote click the "Vote Now" link above and scroll down to the bottom, right side of the page. We wouldn't want LaGrange to win, would we? 

Giddings slams Robinson in final non-district matchup

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Giddings slammed Robinson Friday night defeating the Rocket 62-14 in their final non-district outing.

The Buffaloes got off to a quick start when Robinson deferred the kickoff. The Buffs made their way down the the field capping off a successful drive with the first of nine touchdowns. Corey Brite scored on when he recovered Eric Rimes' fumble in the end zone. Toby Bishop added the kick and Giddings to a 7-0 lead.

Robinson failed in their first offensive attempt and the Buffs threatened immediately. Running back David Bradshaw managed to capitalize with a 12 yard touchdown run and Bishop's kick gave the team a 14-0 lead.

With 4:00 left in the first quarter the Buffs worked to put another mark on the board. QB Conner Wehr connected with Brite on a 38 yard touchdown pass. Bishop's kick was blocked by the Rockets and the lead moved to 20-0.  

The Giddings defense was relentless in its pursuit of the Robinson quarterback and with 2:25 left in the 1st quarter their quest paid off. A Buffalo defender forced a fumble. With a quick scoop and a 48 yard touchdown scamper by Corey Brite the Buffs claimed a 27-0 1st quarter advantage.

The Giddings defense pounded the Rockets once again handing the ball over to Wehr and the increasingly aggressive Buffalo offense. Corey Brite pulled down another pass and found the end zone for a 23 yard score. Giddings led 34-0.

The Rockets finally scored on a three yard run and the half ended with the Buffs on top 34-7.

Robinson took the second half kickoff scoring within the first three minutes of the quarter. They added an extra point and the tally moved to 34-14.

Giddings managed three more scores in the 3rd quarter - Rimes and Bradshaw capitalize on the run and Deladrick Britton scored when he returned an interception for a 30 yard touchdown.  

The squad moved to the 4th quarter and scored once more using players from the second and third strings. A late game touchdown by Elias Adame sealed a 62-14 Buffalo victory.

Stats:

Once again the Buffs offered a diverse offensive attack.

Wehr completed nine of 16 passes for 156 with one interception. On the ground, Giddings recorded 167 yards rushing on 43 attempts.

Corey Brite led the receiving effort for Giddings with four receptions totaling 76 yards. Marcellus Mack pulled down two catches for 48 yards and Bradshaw had two receptions of 29 yards. Full back Eric Rimes led the ground game for the Buffaloes with 44 yards on nine carries. Wehr hustled 36 yards on seven carries and Bradshaw managed 18 yards on three attempts.

The Giddings defense gave up 202 yards in the air but held the Rockets to -17 yards on the ground. The Buffs allowed only nine Robinson first downs and the Rockets punted four times for and average of 41 yards. Robinson lost four of five fumbles and gave up three interceptions.

Giddings will begin conference play next Friday, facing undefeated Sealy on the road. 

Buffaloes overwhelm Elgin, stay undefeated

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The Buffaloes remained undefeated Friday night, virtually overwhelming Elgin (1-4) in a 26-3 decision.

The Wildcats struggled from the outset as Giddings methodically worked their way down the field, scoring on the opening drive. The Buffaloes took a 6-0 lead early in the game when RB Corey Brite grabbed a fumble and scored from the three yard line. Jeremias Delgado added a kick and Giddings took a seven point first quarter advantage.

Elgin threatened in the 2nd quarter driving to the Buffaloes 10 yard line. Giddings managed to contain the surge, allowing a 27 yard Wildcat field goal.

Corey Brite added another touchdown for the Buffs with a 26 yard breakaway run. Delgado's kick was blocked and Giddings moved to a 13-3 lead. Marcellus Mack snagged an 11 yard touchdown pass but the attempt for a two-point conversion was unsuccessful and the Buffs went to the break with a 19-3 lead.

Quarterback Conner Wehr punched in a final score in the 3rd quarter and the contest ended with the Buffs in control 26-3.

The Buffaloes put together a diversified offensive attack, claiming 221 yards in the air and 189 yards on the ground, 410 yard collectively.

Basically, Elgin brought no offense. The Buffs held the Wildcats to 154 total yards with only six first-downs and no touchdowns. The Wildcats were out played on both sides of the ball and tempers flared as a result.

A stout Buffalo defense reined-in the sporadic, undisciplined Wildcat scheme.    

An overly aggressive Buffalo offense was plagued by penalties. If not for these mental errors the game would have likely been a blowout. As things heated up each team had players ejected because of un-sportsman-like-conduct penalties. Giddings also struggled with illegal procedure calls.

Team Stats:

Corey Brite rushed for 47 yards on 6 attempts and had two touchdowns. Eric Rimes logged 40 yards on nine carries and Deladrick Britton ran three times for nine yards.

QB Conner Wehr rushed for 93 yards on 15 carries and completed 14 of 21 passes for 221 yards.

Wide receiver Marcellus Mack hauled in seven passes for 70 yards and one touchdown. Deladrick Britton managed two passes for 61 yards and Lance Krause handled two for 39 yards. FB Eric Rimes grabbed one pass for a 27 yard gain, Dominique Jordan added one reception for 21 yards and Spencer Fitzhenry caught a single pass for three yards.  

The win has the Buffaloes looking ahead to Robinson and their 2009 Homecoming. Giddings will face off with the Rockets on the home field before traveling to Sealy on October 9th to begin District 25-3A competition.