SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Give this guy props, he came out the 1st quarter and made Giles look like they were lost. He has definitely brought a spark back to Bburg and he has the talent on his team to go far with it. He chose to onside kick the first kickoff and they got it so I won't underestimate his decision to do that anymore. It was a battle, but Giles took the momentum away from them in the 3rd which led to them going up 2 tds. Its still early in the season but I think I've underestimated Giles coming into this season. I see them as being a load for any team. Irishman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bburgfan 41 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 He needs to learn how to play his best 11 on the field, this one way bs is bs ........... Gile's defense didnt look anywhere as tired as Bburgs d going 1 way. And I bet they had 7 or 8 kids going both ways. Congrats to Giles for our yearly ass whipping, maybe one day when we have learned The Indian Nation will return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I was impressed with how the Spartans defense held up. I think 6 players played both ways all night. Yall have nothing to hang your heads over though. I think a new Era is forming for the Bruins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrv_football 81 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I had a feeling this game game would be within a few td's. Both teams played hard. Blacksburg has a pretty good team just needed a few more plays to get the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I believe most high school coaches that have the numbers and talent level would only play their kids one way. I think Gate City and Burton are good examples of this, wearing down as the game went on. Coach Wells is an innovator and if supported by commitment from his team and coaches, Bruins fans, and left alone by the bleacher coaches, he should do fine. He was successful as the OC at Richlands and Virginia High. Time has a way of proving success or failure. Bigrhsfan, Irishman, Ryan4VT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bburgfan 41 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 And I believe that most high school coaches that don't have talent play their best 11. And while time has a way with proving success , it only has 4 years for the student athletes. Bearcat Bob and GMan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,552 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 And I believe that most high school coaches that don't have talent play their best 11. And while time has a way with proving success , it only has 4 years for the student athletes. No offense, but you sound like a disgruntled parent.... Deleted Account and Irishman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 I can't say anything negative about Wells coaching. It's exciting to watch honestly. Blacksburg hasn't been in contention for anything in years. I see great things happening for them, if not this year then definitely years to come Irishman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 No offense, but you sound like a disgruntled parent.... I've heard a lot of BBurg fans upset that he has some of his better players playing only one way because he "don't want anyone going both ways"....this guy may be a parent who knows but he isn't the only person over the mountain that feels this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,552 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Richlands has plenty of guys who only go one way. Ball, Collins, Dye, some of the O line. They all play one way. And a lot of guys, like Lowe, play 80% one way. If your guys are fresh at the end of the game, that's a big plus. I would rather a team go one way only if the coach thought he could do it. Irishman and Bigrhsfan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaderFan 39 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Richlands has plenty of guys who only go one way. Ball, Collins, Dye, some of the O line. They all play one way. And a lot of guys, like Lowe, play 80% one way. If your guys are fresh at the end of the game, that's a big plus. I would rather a team go one way only if the coach thought he could do it. I wasnt at the game last night but is collins not playing safety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,552 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 I wasnt at the game last night but is collins not playing safety? Nope. Offense only as of now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bburgfan 41 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 I don't have any kids in the program Just an old Indian who doesn't watch arena football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 The game has changed. Line up in the Wishbone on Offense, the 5-3 on Defense and start 11 both ways and you will get embarassed in any classification other than 1A. Too much speed, quickness and size on Defense to run 3 back offenses effectively and consistently. Starting your best 11 is something only desperate schools have to do. A school the size of Blacksburg should be able to find at least 14-15 players to start on O and D. Irishman, Ryan4VT and BlueRazor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaderFan 39 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Nope. Offense only as of now. Not sure if i like that move. I understand its to keep him fresh on offense but i think hes too valuable on defense. Made some key plays in the union game last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,552 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Not sure if i like that move. I understand its to keep him fresh on offense but i think hes too valuable on defense. Made some key plays in the union game last year. They had Howie at safety instead. They did a good job of rotating guys all night. We'll see real quick if any changes need to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West12aaa 99 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 The game has changed. Line up in the Wishbone on Offense, the 5-3 on Defense and start 11 both ways and you will get embarassed in any classification other than 1A. Too much speed, quickness and size on Defense to run 3 back offenses effectively and consistently. Starting your best 11 is something only desperate schools have to do. A school the size of Blacksburg should be able to find at least 14-15 players to start on O and D. I concur both way players should never happen after 3a, offense and defense systems can transcend classes. However the stigma that unless you are doing something that resembles what you see on Saturday, you are "wrong" Irishman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Blacksburg will actually be going 4A next season. The radio announcers made that clear during the pregame. So yes a school that size should be able to have enough talent to only play kids one way Irishman and Ryan4VT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 nothing wrong with players going both ways but it should be limited to your top few studs if possible and rotate them out some. Just no need to wear your best guys out and you will not be successful Irishman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfalcon56 23 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 How did Coach Wells do last night not punting and with on sides kick offs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I listened to the post game interview after Blacksburg lost last minute 44-45 to Hidden Valley. When they interviewed Wells he took some of the credit for the loss and admitted that he made mistakes. How often do you see a high school coach do that? Irishman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I listened to the post game interview after Blacksburg lost last minute 44-45 to Hidden Valley. When they interviewed Wells he took some of the credit for the loss and admitted that he made mistakes. How often do you see a high school coach do that? He learned from the best ! Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman 30 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Did coach Wells play for Ernie Hicks, BRHSFan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,518 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Wells probably graduated in 05 or 06, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhsfan88 22 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Wells probably graduated in 05 or 06, right? 05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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