David Smoak opens the statewide Texas High School Football Podcast with a powerful look at the start of the 2025 season, including legendary stories from covering East Texas football since the 1980s. Special guest Scott Surratt, ten-time state championship coach at Carthage, joins the show to share what drives his success, the challenges of sustaining a dynasty, and his reflections on rivalries like Kilgore and Gilmer. The episode also honors Longview head coach John King as he faces a health battle, revisits the rise of Texas legends like Patrick Mahomes and Robert Griffin III, and previews the biggest week one games across the state.
Whether you’re a diehard high school football fan, a Carthage Bulldog, or just love Texas Friday nights, this episode delivers history, heart, and a true kickoff to the season.
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