Dawgs4Life

Way to go Blues!! As a Bear fan, I'm pulling for you all to the bring the gold back to SW Va!!

Lol...I just despise it. It just seems so dated, but if that fits your players then do what you do! And I'm an old Appy Bulldog pulling for Richlands now that Union is gone.

First of all congratulations to the Union Bears on another good season and playoff run. Nothing to be ashamed of so hold your heads up high! Plenty of teams sitting at home that would have loved to play late into November. Sounded like Appo just had too much speed but can that be contained. Yes and I'm all in on Richlands bringing the trophy back down this way. No one is talking about Goochland and when I saw they were back in the picture this year, I said they would be the team coming out of the east. After all they were state champs in 2012, so I imagine they're just as hungry. Anyway the best 4 are remaining and Richlands will represent in the state game especially if Stuarts Draft is still running the single wing.

Disregard...I see the link.

Someone please post a picture or two of the crowd on here tonight. Although I'm a Union fan, I will be following updates on this game tonight. BTW, is there a radio link? I won't be able to make it to Appomattox due to work but they have a live stream. I really want a title brought back to SWVA this year and I think any of these three teams have the potential. Good luck tonight and safe travels!!!

Not so fast my friends, Union is now #4...

I retired in 2007 from Moody AFB, which is located in Valdosta, and was a Wildcat supporter while there. That program is finally starting to gain ground again as they may have settled on a coach. I was there from 2000-07 and while there they went through about 3 coaches in that time frame. One of the best games I watched was the 2003 state championship they played vs. Camden County, who was coached at that time by Gate City native Jeff Herron. He's a legend in GA. I've lived in several states to include the big 3 (CA, FL and TX) which are considered recruiting hot beds, I'd have to say Texas is king! From the fans, to the players, to the facilities, they do it big in TX! But growing up in SW VA, I'd still take our football any day.

Yeah I thought the same when I started this thread. Its such a shame these kids don't get the opportunity others do on the opposite end of this state. Surprised that Gavin was the lone D1 signee in SWVA, considering he didn't have a great season stat wise. He had an excellent sophomore season but his size, speed and potential kept him on the radar. I figured Richlands would have had at least 1 or 2 go D1.

Good evening gang! Any buzz on local recruits and where they may get to play another 4 years of football? Just curious since national signing day is next Wednesday...

No apologies needed because no offense taken. You're just one of the many true, loyal and devoted fans that supports your team! Southwest VA was well represented this year by players, coaches and fans!

I concur!

And your point would be? Appo beating Richlands in o.t. has no bearing on what possibly could have happened between UHS and RHS. Bottom line is we both lost! Not looking for a fight but we'll never know! It's all a matter of opinion and we all wish for a 'do-over'!

Ryan you're pretty smart, knowledgeable and well respected on this forum however, this is just faulty fallacy on your part. We'll never know. I haven't wanted to read this board ever since Union lost (been in mourning) but that's a big 'what if' at best. I felt strongly that you all were going to beat Appo and we were going to take care of business and give everyone the championship game we all expected. Unfortunately it didn't work out that way, so now we all have to wait until August! I've moved on and am looking forward to an exciting season of basketball, which expectations should be right up there with the football team. Good luck!

These all conference teams are driven by stats instead of real impact. Unfortunately towards the latter part of the season, Gavin was under used in the offensive scheme of things. He was primarily a decoy because he drew double coverage. Hopefully he gets invited to a couple of all-star games.

Go look in the parking lot at Union...somebody is working. I see BMW's, big ass Chevy 4x4, Challengers, Highlanders, etc...unemployment paying that good now? Lol!