Show Notes:
Hosts Manuel Flores and Randy Lynch discuss the Javelinas’ season, the growing excitement around South Texas high school football playoffs, and the legendary quarterbacks who helped shape Texas A&I football. They reflect on Coach Scott Parr’s leadership, standout high school teams, the history behind Calallen’s name, and the legacy of former Javelina greats. The episode also looks ahead to the return of the A&I name to Javelina Stadium and pays tribute to Refugio athlete Toya Jones, whose accomplishments left a lasting mark on Texas sports.
Talking Points:
- Javelina Football: The hosts discuss the 28–14 loss to Angelo State, the team’s progress in the Lone Star Conference, and Coach Scott Parr’s efforts to build belief and perseverance.
- South Texas Playoff Race: Corpus Christi Ray and Gregory-Portland remain undefeated at 8–0, while Calallen sits at 7–1 and Miller continues to improve. The hosts examine the teams’ playoff prospects.
- Local Football History: Randy shares the story behind Calallen’s name and recalls Gregory-Portland’s successful 1971 season under coach Ray Akins, with Marty Akins at quarterback.
- Javelina Quarterback Legends: The conversation compares Randy Johnson, Gene Walkoviak and Carl Douglas, highlighting their different playing styles and Douglas’s success as an All-American and professional football player.
- A&I Returns to the Stadium: A new A&I sign is being installed at Javelina Stadium near the Stanky statue, bringing a piece of the university’s football identity back into view.
- Remembering Toya Jones: The hosts honor the Refugio athlete who excelled in high school sports, earned All-Southwest Conference recognition at Texas A&M, and won 17 UIL gold medals.
- A Century of Javelina Football: With football dating back to 1925, a listener shares a family connection to the program through a great-grandfather who played on the original team.
Host Biographies
- Manuel Flores: A South Texas native born and raised in Hebbronville. He is a former sports writer for the San Antonio Express, Dallas Morning News, and the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. He has also hosted sports radio shows and provided play-by-play for high school games.
- Randy Lynch: Former alumni director at Texas A&I in the 1970s and a former color commentator for the “Andy and Randy show” alongside Andy Cook.
The hosts are eager to hear your stories! If you have a memory of a specific player or team you’d like them to cover, email Manuel Flores at manuelf78407@yahoo.com.
Producer: Chris Doelle, Lone Star Podcast Network.
