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Spread traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The spread has made headlines in recent years because it aims to level the playing field while resulting in eye-popping passing stats. But the offense is no recent fad; it traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009

Offenses exploding with 7-on-7 competition in Texas

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The popularity of 7-on-7 competitions in Texas has helped develop some top quarterbacks and led an offensive revolution in the state, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Punahou continuing island dominance

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The Punahou (Honolulu) School Class of 2009 has a lot to celebrate. Buff 'n Blue athletes won 61 state titles in four years in sports from football to air riflery, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Yates, DeSoto take home Texas titles

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

State titles were handed out in Texas. In 4A, Yates (Houston) dominated another Kimball. In the 5A bracket, DeSoto got by highly ranked Strake Jesuit in the semifinals to face Cedar Hill in the finals. DeSoto took home the title with a 59-47 win.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

John Tyler's win among top moments in Texas Stadium's history

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Of the 555 high school games played at Texas Stadium, John Tyler's improbable 48-44 victory over Plano East is the most memorable and the most viewed. ESPN2 picked up the spirited Plano broadcast, which went on to win an ESPY.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008

Hightower puts undefeated record on line in Texas final

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The Hightower Hurricanes (13-0) will try to cap their perfect season with a victory over the Allen Eagles (14-1) on Saturday night in the Division I championship game at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008

New coach, same results for Lake Travis

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Even an offseason coaching change -- which brought with it a retooled offense -- wasn't enough to slow Lake Travis' title run.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

Trinity, Allen prepare for rematch

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Saturday afternoon's Region I football championship game in Texas' Class 5A Division I playoffs will be a rematch of a Week 3 regular-season game. Trinity escaped with a win the first time it met Allen, but the Eagles are looking for revenge.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2008

North Shore upset, Mansfield wins again

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

A week after winning its first-ever playoff game, Mansfield downs Montwood, and FAB 50 No. 17 North Shore is upset by Hightower.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2008

Six-man thrives in rural towns

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

No players? No problem. In small, rural Texas towns, six-man football teams are thriving. From the birth of this gridiron hybrid to its loyal fans, it's clear quantity doesn't always trump quality.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

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