You say you want to win a Championship, but you only lift during the athletic period? Something doesn't add up.
Everyone in the state is lifting during the athletic period. What are you doing to surpass everyone else?
#ChaseGreatness
Words cannot express how proud I am of these young men. They are the definition of grit!
Down 28-7 at half and we battled back to punch our ticket to Jerryworld with a 31-28 win over Austin LBJ! So proud of our dudes!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@Lindale_FB
@CoachB_Ricks
Carter James Alford
6 lb 8 oz
Born on December 16th, 2021
@ 1:57 PM
Mom and Carter are doing great!
Dad is fired up!!!
I am so proud of
@CambriaAlyce
- she was amazing. She is incredibly tough and will be a great mother!
Play in the state championship game on Friday - back to work on Monday of Christmas Break! These kids are hungry! Excited for the future of
@Lindale_FB
#ALLIN
Regional 3 Champions! So proud of my dudes! They paved the way for 250+ yards rushing and 7 rushing TDs in a 56-42 win over Kilgore!
Back to work tomorrow!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@Lindale_FB
@CoachB_Ricks
I have to remind myself of this frequently. Can’t let one small thing define your day. Can’t let one small thing define the outcome of a game. Be Resilient!
Proud of the
@Lindale_FB
HOGS! 300 yards rushing / 0 Sacks / scored on every possession (except the last one to run out the clock) and helped pave the way for a 63-21 District WIN against Athens!
Big time game next week in Lindale, TX!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@CoachB_Ricks
Big rivalry win for our dudes
@Lindale_FB
! OL and H’s helped pave the way for 250+ yards rushing and 3 TDs on the ground in a 30-27 win!
It was a
#GRITTY
win! These dudes played hard and I’m super proud of them - back to work tomorrow morning!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@CoachB_Ricks
Proud of these dudes!
@Lindale_FB
HOGS paved the way for 300+ yards rushing and a 42-28 win over Brazosport! These dudes are tough and not afraid of any adversity tbat comes their way!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@CoachB_Ricks
I am so proud of these dudes! We battled through adversity, and they never quit! They fought their tail off all night and paved the way for 390+ rushing yards and 3 TD’s!
Most importantly - a HUGE district win over Celina! Love these dudes!
#EAT
@coachham9
@FootballMelissa
Proud of the
@Lindale_FB
HOGS! Lots of adversity with the weather - didn’t phase these dudes. 400+ yd rushing / 0 sacks in a 43-28 WIN over Jacksonville! Even had a BIG MAN score a 2 point conversion!
Now back to work to get ready for the playoff run!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@CoachB_Ricks
Proud of these DUDES! We challenged them all week to go FINISH an opponent - they did that tonight!
64-29 district win tonight to get to 4-0 in district play!
This group paved the way for 250 yards rushing, 6 rushing touchdowns, and no sacks!
@Lindale_FB
@CoachB_Ricks
#EAT
#LND
At the beginning of the quarantine I decided to really get back in the weight room and take it seriously. I set a goal of getting back into the 400 lb club on bench. It wasn’t pretty but I’m proud to say that I accomplished my goal this morning! Set a goal and go get it!
#EAT
Proud of these young men! Paved the way for 400 yards rushing and 5 rushing TDs! 600+ yards of total offense and 54 points in a big win over the
#5
team in the state!
These dudes played with a chip on their shoulder tonight. I’m a proud OL Coach!
@coachham9
#EAT
#TTH
Proud of my dudes! Paved the way for 350+ yards rushing and 7 rushing TDs! Challenged them all week to exhibit Competitive Excellence - be your best when your best is required. These dudes showed up and showed out! We are blessed to coach them!
@CoachB_Ricks
@Lindale_FB
#EAT
44-17 District and Homecoming Win over Henderson tonight! 350+ yards rushing and 5 rushing TDs!
Proud of my dudes on the
@Lindale_FB
OL - they play extremely hard - Love you guys!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@CoachB_Ricks
Tough loss tonight for our guys
I am so thankful that I got the opportunity to come home to
@Lindale_FB
and watch
@EvanAlford4
ball out for his Jr/Sr year. Lifelong memories from the past two seasons!
I am so proud of you bro!
#ALLIN
So thankful that
@Coach_Cochran
brought me back home to
@Lindale_FB
! It is a blessing to spend Friday nights in Lindale, TX and to have to opportunity to watch
@EvanAlford4
play ball! I need you to take it easy on me during our touchdown celebrations though!
#ALLIN
It’s never easy to wrap up a season with a loss in the playoffs, but I have to say that I am extremely proud of the FIGHT that our guys showed tonight! We lost 45-42 on a last second FG, but our UNIT played with a chip on their shoulder.
#EAT
Feels good to get back in the win column! Big time district win (55-7) over Henderson! Proud of our
@Lindale_FB
HOGS for leading us up front! The only record that matters is 1-0 in district!
#compEAT
#ALLIN
@CoachB_Ricks
OL School bright and early this morning! I am so thankful for this group of dudes! We are about to have a lot of fun this year!
#EAT
#GRIT
@Lindale_FB
@CoachB_Ricks
It is a fun time to coach OL for
@Lindale_FB
!
All 5 starting OL are representing Lindale on the All-District Teams and ALL 5 of them are coming back for the 2022 season!
These 5 dudes are going to be a FORCE up front next year!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@CoachB_Ricks
First media day with Carter James and our last media day with some great seniors! Can’t wait to get this season rolling with my dudes
@Lindale_FB
!
#EAT
#GRITTY
#ALLIN
Glad to send these two
@Lindale_FB
OL seniors out with a big 49-14 win over Jacksonville! Finished with 350+ on the ground and 5 or 6 rushing TDs!
Excited for some recovery next week and ready for
#GoldBallSzn
with these dudes!
#ALLIN
#compEAT
Week One - Lindale HOG of the Week!
Junior Center
@Trey_Mazratian
graded out the highest up front and finished the game with 10 knockdowns and 2 domination blocks. Trey played with RELENTLESS EFFORT for 4 quarters!
#EAT
#ALLIN
Our season came to an end last night unfortunately. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to coach these two!
@CaseyPoe2024
and
@Chrispett55
are my guys and their best football is ahead of them! Thank you for all that you’ve done
@Lindale_FB
!
@CoachB_Ricks
#compEAT
So proud of my dudes for stepping up big time this week! They faced a DL filled with giants but they never flinched! Paved the way for 350+ yards rushing and 8 TDs on the ground + an AREA CHAMPIONSHIP!
Also,
@Jenkinsdabeast
is a beast!!!
#EAT
#ALLIN
@Lindale_FB
@CoachB_Ricks
Proud of our
@Lindale_FB
#HOGS
!
- 53-23 district WIN
- 300 Yards Rushing
- 5 different dudes with rushing TDs (4 RBs and the QB)
- Opportunity to play for a district championship next week!
Thankful that we get to coach these dudes!
#EAT
#LND
@CoachB_Ricks
@Lindale_FB
with a 4th Place Overall finish at the State LineMAN Challenge in Abilene, TX! We fell short of our ultimate goal - but I am extremely proud of these dudes for the way they COMPETE and FINISH! Can’t wait to strap on the pads in August!
#EAT
#ALLIN
Fired up that I got to start my day with some
@Lindale_FB
Offensive Line School! Great group of dudes that are hungry to get better - excited to see their growth throughout off-season and into the 2023 football season!
#compEAT
@CoachB_Ricks
@Joel_Rinlee
As a high school football coach - it’s always a good thing to start your Thanksgiving off with football practice!
So thankful for
@Lindale_FB
and these
#HOGS
Can’t wait to watch these dudes compete tomorrow! 1:00 @ Rose Stadium!
#EAT
#GRIT
@CoachB_Ricks
I prayed for this woman for a long time, and let me tell you - she is absolutely the greatest. God has blessed me for sure.
@CambriaAlyce
is my best friend and my rock! Two years have flown by, but I can’t wait to spend the next 50+ years with you!
@Lindale_FB
OL/DL took care of business today at the Lone Star Lineman Challenge in Grand Saline. TX!
1st place in Division One against some solid competition! Proud of the dudes for the way they
#compEAT
#ALLIN
@Joel_Rinlee
It was a great night celebrating the 2020
@Lindale_FB
season! I am so thankful that I was able to be a small part in such a historic season in my hometown. I am very proud of my dudes!
#ALLIN
#EAT
Really proud of our dudes! The OL and H’s did an outstanding job overall tonight. 250+ yards rushing and 2 TDs - led us to a 28-21 DISTRICT WIN!
It wasn’t always pretty but these guys were gritty and got the job done. Proud to coach them!
@Lindale_FB
@CoachB_Ricks
#EAT
#LND
Happy 18th birthday to my bro
@EvanAlford4
! It has been a lot of fun watching you ball out your senior year! Now let’s go handle business in the playoffs!
Proud of our
@Lindale_FB
BIGS for the way they battled today! Top 10 finish in the State LineMAN Challenge! Looking forward to this football season with these dudes!
Appreciate
@HSUCowboys
and
@BurlesonHSU
for putting on a great event for the BIG BODIES!
#ALLIN
#compEAT
Now that we can officially post this - just want to brag on my dudes one last time for the 2019 season! Love these guys and am so proud of the way they worked this year! We went toe to toe with some giants along the way and they never backed down!
#EAT
@coachham9
Man - I am one lucky dude! Happy 5th anniversary
@CambriaAlyce
!
You have been the best wife and momma I could ask for. We are so thankful for you! I love you and Carter more than anything in this whole world.
Also, Happy Texas Independence Day!
Love that my guy Carter is old enough to enjoy this tradition with me! He loves watching football right now! Introducing him to Friday Night Lights in honor of the season kicking off tomorrow!
“I right wiggle 34 switchblade for the state championship - I love all y’all baby”
Proud of my dudes for a big 40-7 win over Anna last night! The HOGS paved the way for 600+ yards of offense including 330+ yards rushing and a pair of rushing TDs!
The Melissa Hog of the Week is
@Bowen2Garrett
! Garrett has been extremely consistent and tough!
- OL School on Tuesday @ 6:15 AM
- Player Led Skill Work on Thursday @ 6:15 AM
26 dudes here this morning! Proud of
@Trey_Mazratian
and
@Will_Hutchens52
for leading this group during player led skills - thankful to have seniors that love the
@Lindale_FB
program!
#compEAT
#ALLIN
Extremely proud of this group of dudes! Paved the way for 200+ yards rushing and 5 rushing TD’s tonight in a big district ballgame!
Really proud of these 5 seniors and how they represent our program. I am thankful that I get the opportunity to coach you guys!
@Lindale_FB
#EAT
C/O 2023 C - 5’11” 260 lb -
@Trey_Mazratian
with 8 reps of 380 to finish the day on squat! Trey is about to anchor our OL in
@Lindale_FB
! Can’t wait to have him as a leader up front for the 2022 season!
#EAT
#ALLIN
Happy New Year from me and my dude Carter! So thankful to celebrate with him and
@CambriaAlyce
!
Looking forward to a great year in 2022 with my family!
2023
@Lindale_FB
OL Dinner is in the books! 25 dudes at our house tonight…so thankful for
@CambriaAlyce
! Couldn’t do it without a great coach’s wife!
3rd year in a row for a Madden Tournament victory for Coach Alford. Wonder if these youngins will ever end the streak?
#compEAT
I am so proud of these two seniors! Great leaders and have poured their heart into this program!
@WilkieZackary
and
@Bowen2Garrett
- I love you guys and appreciate all that you have done over the last four years. You will be family for life!
#EAT
#HOGS
Proud of my guys! District win and over 200 yards rushing! These dudes are playing hard - I am thankful for the opportunity to coach them!
#EAT
#LND
@Lindale_FB
@CoachB_Ricks
The
@FootballMelissa
HOG of the week is
@WilkieZackary
!
The game didn’t go exactly as planned, but Wilkie fought his tail off all night long! Ended up grading out at 85% with 11 knockdowns and 4 pancakes!
Also helped pave the way for 500 yards rushing and 7 TDs!
#EAT
@Lindale_FB
OL got back on track tonight! 300 yards rushing and 4 rushing TDs to help lead us to a 40-17 win! Proud of these dudes for the way they responded this week! Thankful for these 5 seniors!
#EAT
#GRITTY
It’s always fun when the
@Lindale_FB
OL can get together!
✅ Food
✅ Fellowship
✅ Victory Brownies
✅ Madden Tournament
Can’t wait for the 2022 season!
Also - yes…I am the back to back OL Madden Tourny champ. These youngins need to practice!
#EAT
@Joel_Rinlee
@CoachB_Ricks