I'd say the boys at LA will have a wake up call this week. The coaches will make the necessary adjustments, and they will get better as the season progresses. Several kids got their first taste of Friday Night Lights. I just hope the LA faithful have some patience this year.
Good coaching? I would say the coaching is and has been a liability over the last 10 years for Upperman. Without McWilliams holding them back I would say they would have at least one if not two state championships.
As far back as I know they have been rivals in everything. Football,Basketball,Baseball,girls, etc... Doesnt matter while your in high school you hate each other.