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40 under 40: Rhett Bomar of Conroe Tigers Football
Todd James
Apr 5, 2018, 10:02 pm
Rhett Bomar brings coaching, life experiences to Conroe Vype
Rhett Bomar had the rare distinction of being the nation’s number one ranked “pro-style” quarterback coming out of Grand Prarie High School in 2004.
The six foot two inch, 210 pound gunslinger was one of only three “5-Star” prospects coming out of that class, according to 247Sports, a national recruiting service.
With all the tools that Bomar had he also enjoyed the unique experience of playing for his head-coach dad, Jerry Bomar, finishing his three year varsity career with 5,861 passing yards.
“Growing up with your dad as coach you eat and breathe football,” said Bomar, currently the offensive coordinator for the Conroe Tigers.
“My dream was to play for my dad, then play for a great college team, and then head to the NFL. The recruiting experience for me was awesome, I got to meet all the top coaches and see how all the top programs worked.”
Bomar initially chose to play for Bob Stoops at Oklahoma but life would eventually bring him back to Texas where he would play for Todd Whitten at Sam Houston State.
Moving down a division, from FBS to FCS, would enlighten Bomar’s unique perspective even more when it came to relationships and recruiting.
“They gave you everything you needed at the division one level,” said Bomar.
“Whether it was tutors or meals at the training table, the university made sure you were taken care of.”
Even though his move to Sam Houston State at the FCS level may have been viewed as
a let down, Bomar saw the move as another avenue to compete and to get to his ultimate dream, the NFL.
“People don’t realize there is some real, major talent at the FCS level. We had seven athletes drafted out of our league into the NFL. The only real difference in the two levels (FBS vs FCS) is when you get into the depth of teams. The reserves at the FBS level are stronger than at the FCS level.”
In two years at Sam Houston State Bomar would establish himself as a lock solid NFL prospect. In just 19 games he would finish his Bearkat career as the schools all-time leading passer in both yards passing and total offense.
His life chain perspective would gain another link when he was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was simply a great player joining a sea of great players at football’s highest level.
“Getting drafted was a total process,” said Bomar.
“I got to play in that years ‘Senior Bowl’ which was a huge honor. The (NFL) Combine was very intense with the interviews, and that whole process, but I enjoyed every minute of it.”
Bomar was able to spend parts of three seasons on NFL rosters. First with the Giants and then stints with the Vikings and Raiders.
“Being at the NFL level teaches you how to learn new offenses. I got to learn from some of the best offensive minds and Eil Manning taught me how to be a quarterback at the NFL level.”
After his NFL experience Bomar came back to Texas to coach at the high school level, first working in assistant capacities for his father, who had moved onto Orange Grove, and then as offensive coordinator for Brian Randle at Alief Taylor.
In 2015 Bomar would accept his first head coaching position at Freer High School and would lead the 2A Buckaroos to a playoff appearance in 2016.
This spring it was announced that Bomar would follow former Alief Taylor defensive coordinator Cedric Hardeman to Conroe to become Hardeman’s offensive coordinator with the Tigers.
“The kids here at Conroe have a lot of energy, they want to win, we have talented kids around us as coaches, I think we can do some great things here.”
The Tigers open their 2018 season on the road against Mayde Creek Saturday, September 1.
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The Astros returned from the All-Star break facing two pivotal turning points: a season-defining road series in Seattle and an increasingly hard-to-ignore situation at first base. And while their draft-day gamble on high school slugger Xavier Neyens speaks to long-term optimism, the questions swirling around Christian Walker feel far more immediate.
Houston’s decision to select Neyens 21st overall was a surprise to some, not because of his talent, but because of the organization's pressing need for bats in the upper minors. Still, those inside the draft room saw too much upside to pass on.
Considering the Astros reluctance to sign players long-term, he might be the Jeremy Peña or Isaac Paredes replacement down the road if Cam Smith stays in right field. The bat speed is elite, and the belief is he’ll grow into real power.
Neyens, a 6-foot-4 shortstop projected to possibly shift to third base, may someday be a middle-of-the-lineup anchor. But in the near term, it’s Houston’s lack of middle-of-the-lineup production at first base that casts a shadow over their playoff push.
Walker, acquired in hopes of stabilizing the position after José Abreu’s departure, has not delivered. He’s hitting .229 with a .660 OPS and has already been dropped to seventh in the lineup. With the Astros quietly monitoring alternatives, Jon Singleton, yes, that Jon Singleton, has reemerged as a name worth watching. The left-handed slugger has already hit four homers in 16 games for Sugar Land, posting an .850 OPS. That’s not nothing, even if his career numbers don’t scream long-term fix. In a more typical scenario, the Astros could implement a platoon at first base. But Walker is actually hitting worse against left-handed pitching (.180).
Unless Singleton forces their hand by continuing to look like Babe Ruth in Sugar Land, they’ll likely keep riding with Walker. But the leash is shorter than it was.
The Astros cut ties with Abreu just 1.5 seasons into a 3-year contract. A similar timeline isn’t out of the question for Walker if things don’t turn around. Especially with free agency and trade deadlines presenting chances for Dana Brown to build in contingency plans.
In the meantime, Houston’s most important series of the season so far gets underway this Friday in Seattle, where the Mariners enter just five games back after bludgeoning the Tigers heading into the break. The Astros’ lead, once seven games, feels less secure with Yordan Alvarez, Peña, and Jake Meyers all still sidelined.
The good news: the Astros lead MLB in strikeouts and WHIP, and are TOP 5 in ERA. Their OPS over the past month is second in the league. The concern: Hunter Brown has been shaky in back-to-back starts, and the back of the rotation is a patchwork of question marks.
The Astros apparently have similar concerns about Brown, opting to give him more rest coming out of the All-Star break. He won't be pitching against the Mariners. MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is reporting that the Astros will start Brandon Walter on Friday, Lance McCullers on Saturday, and Framber Valdez on Sunday.
Astros rotation against Seattle:
Friday: LHP Brandon Walter (1-2, 3.98)
Saturday: RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (2-4, 6.48)
Sunday: LHP Framber Valdez (10-4, 2.75)
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 17, 2025
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A sweep in either direction would shift the momentum dramatically. But even a closely contested series could reveal more about where this roster stands, and whether first base remains a tolerated flaw or becomes an active problem.
For now, the Astros are winning enough to keep the conversation quiet. But the noise is building. And if Walker can’t find another gear soon, first base might again become a defining storyline for a team trying to hold off a charge in the West.
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