tornado99 345 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 A while back we had a thread on QBs, but how about the other skill position players? Whom I am familiar with would include Howie, Ball, and Collins from Richlands (I haven't seen Booker play in person) and Cousin for Graham. If Mitchell is an underclassmen from Union would be another to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,516 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I hope Graham gets the ball to Taymon Cooke a whole lot more this year GMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I hope Graham gets the ball to Taymon Cooke a whole lot more this year I agree. I was saying this last season, that kid has some speed.... Got to get the ball in his hands, throw it to him, run him on a jet sweep, punt returns, kick returns.... This kid needs to touch the ball and touch it often. Graham will have probably it's most athletic bunch since 2001 at the skill positions.. Add the rumored transfer to the mix and Graham will have 3 very good athletes on offense that will rival anybody on any team they will face this season. Big question is still defense and lineplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 So who is the transfer and where from? A blast from the past that I believe was a transfer who made a significant impact in 1995 was Milton Byard. Was one of the Dews from the 90s transfers as well? I seem to recall one playing for Graham and one for Bluefield. Feel free to correct me on the history side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Bobby Boucher. Here are some hilights Ryan4VT and Chappy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Classic Graham LB,complete with neck roll. Back in the 90s, it seemed like they all wore one. I'm pretty sure it was more of an effort to look bigger and more intimidating. Admittedly, it kind of worked. Not taking away from their weight training, because they were bigger than most teams,but I remember seeing some players after taking off their pads and thinking, "They're not that big." They all looked like monsters on the field. futbolking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCITYHOO 110 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 This is my pick for top RB. Whoever plays tailback at Galax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,918 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Dougie Peoples, half brother of Steven and rising junior. Gained almost 1,000 yards last season with minimal carries due to Charles Harris. Kid is a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 This is my pick for top RB. Whoever plays tailback at Galax. I agree. Coach Dixon has that line playing like Professionals. RB's don't get touched until they are in the secondary....very fun to watch. redtiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhstigers7327 217 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 It is hard to argue what Galax has going on up their! A little more defense and we could have been talking about multiple championships in the last few years for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,918 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 It is hard to argue what Galax has going on up their! A little more defense and we could have been talking about multiple championships in the last few years for them. Keep watching. The group coming up is something to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhstigers7327 217 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Keep watching. The group coming up is something to see. Yeah that's what I'm afraid of. All I can say is the rest of 1a better get in the weight room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Mania 235 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Matthew Fulton for Abingdon could be a beast this year at RB. The kid has been in the weight room religiously this off season. Heard his 40 is at 4.6. Though he had a good season last year, he could breakout this year. Could be one to watch in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Do either of the Union starting backs return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West12aaa 99 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 From talks around the ewing, They have been in the weight room early and heavy. Let's see if it translates. I'll leave the rest of my opinion out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swva_havok_fan 1,261 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Do either of the Union starting backs return? Noaks does not. He actually signed with Emory and Henry the other day as a matter of fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I read that. Congratulations to the young man. I had counted him as a receiver primarily. The names I remembered were Bishop and Summers, I believe. They usually have at least a couple good ones when.they ran out of the T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Do either of the Union starting backs return? Bishop, Summers and Noaks graduated but Fannon had a lot of big runs last season and Zirkle will be a great addition also so we are in good shape there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeatlast2013 8 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 DeAngelo Ramsey rising Juhior 6'201 as sophomore . last year had 11 and half sacks as defensive end. Riley Fox 6'211 rising junior fullback Avante Robinson rising sophomore blazing speed showed signs last year with blazing speed Karak Paisley rising junior 6'191 bruiser all from Salem keep in mind that Fox and Ramsey were valuable on defense last year so I expect coaches to platoon as time goes on and get depth in and develop young players Viante Tucker rising junior leading receiver quick 5'9" 171 as sophomore Joseph Quinn rising Junior Luke Owen rising junior Vincent Pinello rising senior TE Salem will have experience at talent at skill positions and 2 or 3 lineman that played some. The challenge will be to find lineman again to block. The JV team only lost one game by 1 point to Patrick Henry when head coach was in hospital . Viante Tucker was 1st team all state as sophomore while Riley Fox was 1st team defense as junior in 4a . DeAngelo Ramsey should have been as sophomore and Quinn , Owen , and kicker Nate Craft are siophomores who made plays in playoffs . Pinello is 6'2' 210 who scored touchdown in playoffs against Jefferson Forest . He is very steady and dependable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I hope Graham gets the ball to Taymon Cooke a whole lot more this year http://www.bdtonline.com/sports/cooke-invited-to-blue-grey-national-all-american-combine/article_4a15a7d6-2551-11e6-aa7e-df7fa2eddd62.html Lots of eyes on Graham Football the next couple of seasons. The parents and coaches are working hard on this end of the county to get these kids noticed an it's paying off. Surely others on the team will benefit from this and get some recognition as well. With the offensive talent that Graham and Bluefield have returning this upcoming season... the city of Bluefield had better invest in some scoreboard lights!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 http://www.bdtonline.com/sports/cooke-invited-to-blue-grey-national-all-american-combine/article_4a15a7d6-2551-11e6-aa7e-df7fa2eddd62.html Lots of eyes on Graham Football the next couple of seasons. The parents and coaches are working hard on this end of the county to get these kids noticed an it's paying off Offensively, we should have a great season. Can't wait to see how the lineplay and defense comes along. Defense improved throughout the season, but still had a ways to go. Some of the players have gotten much bigger and stronger during the offseason and that helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHampshireRed 94 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Brady Justice returns for Hurley, 2400 yards last season with 30+TD"S (I think it was 34?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,516 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 You mean he's not heading to richlands? GMan and Deleted Account 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 You mean he's not heading to richlands? Oh, I'm sure that the right job will open up in Boomtown, USA. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 It would make no sense for him to transfer from a place where he is "the" man to a place where he will probably receive less than half of the touches that he's getting now..... I just don't see how they can entice him to come there and make their case. If it does happen, I guess they'll be selling some ocean front property over there in Richlands as well. That would not be a good move for that young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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