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Husband, Dad, Texan @dctf #txhsfb Insider, Foodie 90s HipHop #USMNT , #Orioles #txhsfbmediamafia E-mail matt.stepp @texasfootball .com

Fort Worth, TX/Cambridge, ON
Joined April 2012
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Matt Stepp
3 years
ERCOT in February "we shut down because it was just too cold, our grid is built to handle the Texas Summer" ERCOT in June "ohh my bad, its also too hot"
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Kyler Murray, Allen HS Enrollment: 6,664 LJ Collier, Munday HS Enrollment: 92 Both state champions, both first round picks and both proof if you can play it doesn't matter what school you go to, you have a path to greatness #txhsfb
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"Get me on the phone with a real person"
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1 year
TCU has two starters who played Class 2A football...if you can play they'll find you #txhsfb
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5 years
I'm sorry but this is funny
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David Harns
5 years
Izzo has decided to embrace the new style of coaching being requested of him.
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4 years
Stole this from facebook but a player from Sherman heard about West Mesquite's Ty Jordan and his Mom's health and after the game asked to pray with Jordan.....beautiful photo #txhsfb
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2 years
The South Oak Cliff Golden Bears are state champions Soak it in SOC and Dallas, the first inner city state champion since 1985 and the first Dallas ISD state champion (officially) since 1958. They did it for the city. #txhsfb #UILState
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3 years
Send these cats to Texas to work on I35
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3 years
What an incredible honor, thank you so much to the #txhsfb coaches who felt I was deserving of this honor and thanks to all of you who have supported me through the years
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Matt Stepp
3 years
Not a fan of Edinburg CISDs decision to remove themselves from the playoffs...punish the player, punish the coaches and admin if they were negligent but not the other kids who did nothing wrong #txhsfb
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3 years
Anyone else still sleeping with the fan on??? Lol
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3 years
BREAKING Allen has named former SMU and Arkansas HC Chad Morris as their next HFC #txhsfb @dctf
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1 year
All these 6'2 and 6'3 hoopers, now that the season is ending if you arent getting those offers on the court...consider putting on them pads...that athleticism might pay off with scholarships if you give football a shot
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Imagine breaking the national 4x100 record and finishing SECOND!! Texas speed is DIFFERENT Congrats to Fort Worth Wyatt who held the record for an incredible 25 years!!
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Texas MileSplit
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Atascocita destroys the 4x100 relay National Record with a 38.92 run. Duncanville also gets under the previous mark with their 39.65. @milesplit
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4 years
We often focus on negatives with kids (I'm guilty at times) but kudos to the kids at La Grange....
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2 years
Quick health update: I am getting released from the hospital today & will be continuing my treatment at home for the next 5 weeks. Thanks to the #txhsfb community for the prayers & well wishes along w/the amazing support. Special thanks to @maxthompson for organizing the GoFundMe
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2 years
BREAKING China Spring HC Brian Bell has resigned his post and will join the staff at Baylor University Congratulations Coach Bell! #txhsfb @dctf
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5 years
Like this tweet if when you get in a hotel room you crank that A/C down to 65 lol
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5 years
Those of you in the #txhsfb playoffs; cherish the moment and embrace it...there are literally thousands of players out there who would give just about anything to be practicing this week....there's nothing like it....
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5 years
I dont follow HS Volleyball but wow the Amarillo High Volleyball coach pulled no punches here
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Kale Steed
5 years
BREAKING: Effective at the end of her contract @ahsvolleyball coach @koricoop will resign her position in a stunning announcement. There is a ton behind this and it flat stinks. Here is a statement from @koricoop . Good luck, coach thank you for sharing
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2 years
THREAD (pls read): I wanted to give everyone an update on my health & the lack of #txhsfb updates of late. I've been hospitalized since Dec 31 w/a staph infection in my bloodstream that's spread to my heart. Although it is a serious illness, I am confident I will pull through.
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2 years
BREAKING Allen head coach Chad Morris has resigned his post Allen is OPEN again #txhsfb @dctf
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1 year
BREAKING Arlington Martin HC Bob Wager has resigned his post and is officially joining Matt Rhule's staff as the TE/Asst. Special Teams Coach Arlington Martin is officially open #txhsfb @dctf
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Matt Stepp
4 years
Let me just say I'm honored and incredibly humbled to be named the 2020 Putt Powell Sportswriter of the Year by @THSCAcoaches so many great journalists have won this award and to be on the same list as them is an honor I cant do justice with words..thank you #txhsfb
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3 years
Congrats to all the student athletes signing today....doesn't matter if its D1, NAIA or JUCO its a BIG DEAL...go out and make your families, your coaches and your schools proud!!!
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2 years
SOC-Liberty Hill attendance 42,275 #txhsfb #UILState
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3 years
Congrats to every 4A, 3A and 2A coach in the state of Texas, we did it...in spite of ALL the challenges we completed the football season. Some played more games than others, but the kids got to play. Thanks @uiltexas @UIL_AD @edwardpolk #txhsfb
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4 years
BREAKING multiple sources indicate to @dctf the UIL intends to allow LIMITED Summer Strength and Conditioning to begin Monday June 8...details and guidance to follow in the coming days #txhsfb
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4 years
Good luck to the 5A/6A programs getting to start tomorrow...cherish every day..follow UIL mitigation protocols and get after it!!! #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
3 years
If you are still playing in the #txhsfb playoffs or about to start the playoffs this week...cherish these games and moments...this year more than ever, these are moments win or lose we should never take for granted!
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4 years
There's something beautiful about the drive through small towns decorated in school colors on Friday night #txhsfb
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2 years
BREAKING The UIL has released the cut offs for the 2022 realignment Class 6A will be 2225 and up Class 5A 1300-2224 Class 4A 545-1299 Class 3A 250-544 Class 2A 105-249 Class 1A 104.9 and below #txhsfb @dctf
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3 years
I walk out of the stadium and a group of North Shore folks saying coaching cost us the game...no..sometimes the other guy just plays better...you tip your hat and keep it moving... #txhsfb
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I love hoops trust me..but if any HS or AAU Coach is telling you as a 6'4 post to not play FB he does not have your best interest in mind
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Matt Stepp
4 years
BREAKING The UIL will announce the conference cutoff numbers and preliminary enrollment figures for the 2020-2022 reclassification and realignment tomorrow at 830am central #txhsfb @dctf
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Matt Stepp
2 years
Gary Patterson's legacy at TCU is cemented...what he built in Fort Worth is a miracle...Frog fans and Ft Worth should be nothing but appreciative of what he did
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9 months
Reminder that the TEA has been under GOP control for what 25 years? The agenda schools push is the agenda set forth by the state government...fund our public schools and equip our public schools teachers w/the tools necessary to equip ALL children to be productive citizens
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Greg Abbott
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Schools shouldn’t push woke agendas – period. That’s why I signed laws to remove woke politics from Texas classrooms. In Texas, we’re getting kids back to the basics of learning.
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3 years
Bowl games are meaningless exhibitions meant to make money......if you want fewer opt outs, expand the playoff system...
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4 years
Very sad for all the seniors who didnt get to finish their season....I'm heartbroken for you
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4 years
BREAKING The UIL has issued guidance through the RMA portal that students enrolled in remote learning are ELIGIBLE for extra-curricular activities provided they meet all UIL eligibility requirements #txhsfb
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4 years
Although restaurants in TX are opening up May 1 (at 25% capacity) I'm probably going to sit things out (literally) for a little while longer....just my cautious take
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5 years
Man sure looks like these indoor facilities are great for track, baseball, softball, soccer ohh and football too....all sports win when a district invests in their kids #txhsfb
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4 months
Based on this photo I have to walk back that being a bad DPI call on SOC, the flag was late but coming out of the break this is a DPI #txhsfb #UILState
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5 months
You don't think the #txhsfb playoffs are important?? Walk past a team that just lost a gut wrenching playoff game and see not just the players crying, but cheerleaders, dance team, trainers and coaches It just means more here @dctf
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Matt Stepp
4 years
I've always been intrigued by top district administration who dont send their children to the school district they work in...IMO its tough to get community buy-in if the ISD is good enough to get a paycheck from but not good enough to send your kids to school there...
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Matt Stepp
3 years
This tweet is going viral...I dont have a soundcloud to promote and I dont have a tipjar yet (thanks twitter) So in the meantime just be nice to people
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Matt Stepp
2 years
The 2021 #txhsfb season has come to a close. 72 games, lots of miles, hotel rooms and good food. But what makes the game special is the people thanks to the players, coaches, fans & my media colleagues for making this season amazing.
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Naaa I'm gonna post about whatever I want...mash that unfollow if you dont like it....thanks
@Matt_Stepp817 you’re not helping anyone’s case with all of your Covid worrying. Also cut the political crap out. People like to follow you because you report on Texas High school sports. Stick to that.
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4 years
Regardless of where you sign tomorrow FBS, D3 JUCO, NAIA...its a blessing...go out and make your family, coaches and communities proud... #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
4 months
If I was ranking the top ten 6A teams here at the end of the season I'd go 1) DeSoto 2) Duncanville 3) North Shore 4) Southlake Carroll 5) Austin Westlake 6) Lake Travis 7) Austin Vandegrift 8) North Crowley 9) Cedar Hill 10) Humble Summer Creek #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
4 years
I'm sorry @teainfo if we dont have guidance on what the 2020-2021 school year will look like or if it will be safe to have students in the classroom how can we mandate standardized testing for the school year? That's not whats best for students or teachers....its wrong
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2 years
Gonna be some hurt feelings Monday when some #txhsfb athletes can't practice because they didnt get their physical #GetYourPhysicalSZN
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5 years
Duncanville vs North Shore is everything you want in a #UILState game; Dallas vs Houston; big time recruits on both teams; evenly matched on paper; the grand finale of the #txhsfb season.... I can not wait..
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Matt Stepp
1 year
Duncanville girls basketball banned from the playoffs this year and HC suspended for one year...Duncanville AD given a public reprimand
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Matt Stepp
6 years
WOW on the final play Rockdale brings in Gunner Miller; HC Jeff Miller's son who beat cancer (Ewing's Sarcoma) but had to give up football to come in and kneel down on the ball WOW #txhsfb #UILState @dctf
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4 years
BREAKING pending board approval Burleson will name former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach Jon Kitna as their next HFC #txhsfb @dctf
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Matt Stepp
3 years
If you are a young coach right out of college or an out of state coach who wants to get his/her teaching certification in Texas and start coaching in TX..get your butt to San Antonio this weekend you will probably have your pick of jobs #txhsfb
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4 years
Spring football and then turning around and playing in the fall is a terrible idea
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Matt Stepp
2 years
In case you didn't have the date, Thursday Feb 3 is UIL Realignment Day #txhsfb @dctf
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3 years
BREAKING the UIL will allow webstreaming of Friday night football games (this does not apply to over the air broadcasts) #txhsfb @dctf
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Matt Stepp
2 years
The UIL confirmed that allowing Friday night webstream broadcasts is now a permanent rule as well #txhsfb @dctf
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Matt Stepp
7 years
Trust me 6'4 post...your HS hoops coach will welcome you back once football ends...6'4 DE's get 'ships....6'4 posts are mens league allstars
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3 years
BREAKING Lubbock Coronado has named Cedar Hill QB Coach/Recruiting Coordinator D.J. Mann as their next HFC Congrats to @Thamannjr happy for you to come home and lead your alma mater!! #txhsfb @dctf @Texan_Live
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Matt Stepp
5 months
Ennis ISD has sent this letter out throughout the district regarding the behavior of their fans at athletic events #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
2 years
The Uvalde Coyotes played in a 7on7 Tournament today, not long after an incredible tragedy hit their town. By all accounts they played well today, I hope at least for a few hours the kids got to play a sport they loved and maybe got to be kids for a moment #txhsfb
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5 months
If you are the praying type keep Dallas ISD assistant AD Brian Barnett in your prayers. Coach Barnett is in a fight with cancer so keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
6 years
Allen band getting ready to cross the river and demand our surrender #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
3 years
Aggies should call Ohio State...and make it real public....if Ohio State turns em down..bam playoff spot for the Ags lol
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Matt Stepp
1 year
I just dont understand school districts that waste peoples time when looking for a HC....if you are gonna go inside, dont do a dog and pony show, just be bold and confident in your decision and go with it #txhsfb
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3 years
Fewest number of Texans in the hospital with Covid-19 since June 16....great news here.....
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Matt Stepp
3 years
Arresting someone for less than two ounces of weed is an incredible waste of time and taxpayer dollars....take the weed, write a ticket, keep it moving
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Matt Stepp
4 years
I get that kids wanna "get that work" but group workouts right now aint the move....it sucks but the quicker we sit still, the quicker we get back to normal...everyone gotta do their part
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Matt Stepp
1 year
Another #txhsfb season in the books...I dont know how many more of these I'll get so I want to make sure I soak it all in and thank everyone for following along. Thanks to everyone @dctf for allowing me to have the best gig in the world.
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4 years
Let me just say my gut tells me the kids that are getting sick arent getting sick because of workouts...those workouts may be the only time they are socially distancing...kids for better or for worse dont have it in their DNA to distance...I know I sure didnt when I was a kid
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1 year
Pathetic
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Greg Abbott
1 year
Schools are for education, NOT indoctrination. We must reform curriculum, get kids back to the basics of learning, and empower parents to choose the best school for their child through education freedom.
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2 years
217,515 people witnessed the 12 games at the 2021 #UILState football championships #txhsfb @dctf
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Matt Stepp
1 year
Yeah this is a fast 100m final...run a 10.77 cool you finished 8th
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2 years
My heart breaks for Uvalde
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7 months
I've never seen anything like this....this official needs to be held accountable this is unacceptable #txhsfb @DFOADallas
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Karla Haynes
7 months
@uiltexas how is this allowed from a ref!!!!!!! And then you eject MY SON and you literally assaulted him!!!!!!! @kwtxsports @kwtx @FoxNews @25NewsKXXV @CoachHaynesJr @WacoTribSports
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Matt Stepp
4 years
See stuff like this is why sports, specifically #txhsfb is so special @dctf We've had a lot taken from us the past few months...I'm glad this didn't get taken from Desmond!!
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Jake García
4 years
Desmond Pulliam is a senior defensive lineman with autism spectrum disorder. Tonight, in Lockhart's rivalry game against Bastrop, he scored his first career touchdown. "Life is not all about football, but football is all about life." @LockhartISD | @LocLions | @KVUE
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This man is going to fight for his home, his country...this is real...sometimes we get so insulated in our safe bubble in America we don't realize what real sacrifices for freedom are..
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Jake Berry
2 years
This hurts my heart so much. #UkraineUnderAttack
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Matt Stepp
4 years
For those wondering the UIL did reiterate the message today that the intention is to have a #txhsfb season this year....so anyone worried about a cancellation of the season can rest easy for the moment
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5 years
Every player from both teams; every band member, every cheerleader at midfield with Cedar Hill HC Carlos Lynn leading a prayer I am assuming for Mansfield HC Daniel Maberry who is battling cancer #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
5 years
All of Cedar Hill and Mansfield coming together for a postgame prayer #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
4 years
Everyone says kids need coaches and it's true But coaches need kids too... Let's appreciate what we love a little more once we are "back" #txhsfb
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Matt Stepp
2 years
Mr Campbell was the most kind and sweet man you would ever run into, a true gentleman who was & will forever be an icon in #txhsfb A lot of us wouldn't have a chance to do this amazing job if it wasn't for him Mr. Dave's legacy will live on long after we are gone. Thank you sir
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5 years
When I was a kid, I took a lot of pride in where I was from....the thought of going to another school was a foreign concept to my friends and myself...we wanted to rep where we were from and shut people up who talked down.... #EBlock
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Matt Stepp
2 years
I hope Austin ISD and the city of Austin gets behind LBJ like the city of Dallas and Dallas ISD is behind SOC #txhsfb @dctf
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Matt Stepp
2 years
If you are still alive in the #txhsfb playoffs you are a great team... But that also means you are playing a great team this week. If you don't bring your A game or you underestimate your opponent you will go home...2 more weeks to #UILState
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Matt Stepp
2 years
Todd Dodge is about to go out a state champion in his final game....was scared to death of him when he was at Carroll, got to know him a bit at Westlake and am better for it..he's a great dude, happy for him and hope you enjoy retirement Coach! #txhsfb #UILState
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Matt Stepp
1 year
Sorry Chris, this is my personal handle. I can post whatever I feel like..I post about lots of non football things, if you don't like it..feel free to unfollow
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Chris Yndo
1 year
@Matt_Stepp817 If you are going to post your thoughts on politics, use a different twitter handle. People follow this one for 1 reason, Texas high school football. Unless of course @dctf sees it differently.
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Matt Stepp
2 years
This woman is a hero...prayers to her family
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JohnMtz ☀️
2 years
My tia did not make it, she sacrificed herself protecting the kids in her classroom, i beg of you to keep my family including all of her family in y’all’s prayers , IRMA GARCIA IS HER NAME and she died a HERO. she was loved by many and will truly be missed.
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3 years
ITS OVER WINDTHORST PULLS THE UPSET 22-21 OVER MART WOW WOW WOW #txhsfb #UILState
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Matt Stepp
5 years
Galena Park North Shore beat Katy TWICE (by double digits), Lake Travis (by 41), Beaumont West Brook (by 49), Spring Westfield (by 32), Dickinson (by 44), Cy-Fair (by 17) AND Duncanville...man that's INSANE #txhsfb @dctf
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Matt Stepp
4 years
I must be doing things right....people on both sides of the CoVid debate think I'm an idiot.....it's like the referee who has both head coaches pissed at him...lol
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Matt Stepp
2 years
Coach McGuire is just that dude
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Texas Tech Football
2 years
"I told you they were gonna break. The country's gonna find out. EVERYTHING RUNS THROUGH LUBBOCK."
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Matt Stepp
5 years
BREAKING UIL announces the 2020 #UILState Football title games will be at AT&T Stadium celebrating the 100th year of UIL football...the current contract with AT&T ends after the 2019 title games #txhsfb @dctf #CoachingSchool
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Matt Stepp
5 years
BREAKING: El Paso Eastwood vs Plano game has been reinstated and will now be played Thursday Sept. 5 time TBD at the Ford Center in Frisco #txhsfb @dctf
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