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Abingdon Salem Alleghany Pikeview, WV Radford Central Lee Union Lebanon Grayson Co. George Wythe Parry McClue Grundy Thomas Walker Twin Springs Rye Cove Holston Bland Co. Texas Louisville Penn St. Tennessee Ohio St. LSU Iowa St. Kansas St Chicago Indianapolis Washington Detroit Cincinnati GotW Tazewell 38

We're saving our best plays for State that's why we've never seen them yet

All I can say, is after watching the game at Ridgeview Friday night, the Blues have got a long way to go. This fall from the top is the biggest I’ve seen around here since PV went through that bad cycle before consolidation. I know Gate City has fallen, but part of that is having a dominant basketball program develop.

That's typical at this level. Even if you have a QB that's capable of making reads there's rarely time to do so, and the coaches know this. The NFHS feed of Union/TS was talking about Bostic doing a "check down." He really didn't, but that's beside the point. The next thing they said and I wholeheartedly agree with was, "at this level the check down usually involves your feet." In other words, if your designated receiver isn't open, you run for your life. Haha That's why so many people on this board talk about the short and intermediate passing game being so important. Gotta have those quick hitters to help the running game and avoid sacks. Union seems to do bubble screens or bombs. I will say that Bunch did a comeback route against TS, and I had to rewind the NFHS feed to make sure it was real. Couldn't believe it.

Then there’s some terrible QB coaching going on. If you’re staring down a WR, you’re showing the defense where it’s going and a good DB can trick a QB into an easy pick. I’ll try and go back watch OQ from this season, as a four year starter it’s crazy if he’s still determining the WR pre snap.

I pray everyone can help. I was just outside of Asheville last week to set up command center. I can tell you if not for volunteers and donations this a lot would be worse than it already is. The destruction is beyond anything than i can comprehend and I'm still struggling with what i saw. Pray for these folks as well!!

I found this: Some items needed after a flood in Damascus, VA include: Food and water: Non-perishable food, canned goods, shelf-stable foods, and bottled water Household items: Blankets, towels, sheets, and other household items Baby items: Infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, and diapers Pet items: Cat food and dog food Cleaning supplies: Bleach wipes and bleach Electronics: Mobile phone, charger, torch, batteries, radio, and camera First aid: First aid kit Medical supplies: Prescriptions and medical supplies and equipment Personal hygiene items: Wash kit Transportation fuel: Fuel for transportation Donations can be dropped off at the old Family Dollar building at 744 N. Beaverdam Avenue in Damascus. Cash donations can be made to the United Way of Southwest Virginia's Disaster Relief Fund.

It's forecast to "weaken" to a Cat 3 at landfall, but it will have built a Category 5 storm surge that will have catastrophic results for a large swath of the Gulf coast and Tampa Bay. We're on the south edge of the National Hurricane Center's "Cone of Concern" on the Atlantic side. Our winds will come from the west/southwest, which means we won't have to deal with the storm surge once it exits the Florida peninsula and hits the Atlantic. If that holds, we'll probably get 6-8 inches of rain and tropical storm to hurricane force winds with maybe some higher gusts. We had a Cat 1 pass within a few miles of us a couple of years ago, and Ian rolled by about 50 miles to the north of us and we never lost power. We're stocked with water, batteries and enough food for a few days. We're already experiencing some minor street flooding in low lying areas due to a stalled cold from that has dumped 7 inches of rain over the last 2-3 days. If the track shifts south, we've got some things packed and we'll throw them in the truck and head to Miami until it's safe to return.

I agree, still think it’s a mental thing. Not sure if the coach(s) or players fix that, probably both. That line is way too valuable to lose motivation like that. They are a necessity to get that running game going.

Is the little formal RHS GB really in charge of TC Schools - God Help Us!

DinwiddieProud posted this on VaPreps.... I’m posting this to the Class 1 and 2 threads because there are a lot more schools in these classes in SWV than elsewhere across the state. There are an untold number of people putting together relief efforts for our neighbors in the affected areas of VA and NC. Today, my wife learned of a neighbor that was loading a trailer and headed to Damascus soon. She had read that some things get overlooked when considering what to send. A couple of items she saw that were needed where flat point shovels and heavy garden rakes. Also, 5 gallon plastic buckets. So she bought a bunch of these items and took them to our neighbor. This brought me to ask you folks that are most closely associated with the disaster, what is needed that is being overlooked. Suggest it here and I’ll spread the word.

Abingdon Salem Alleghany Bluefield Radford Central Lee Union Lebanon Grayson Co. George Wythe Parry McCluer Grundy Hurley Twin Springs Rye Cove Patrick Henry Bland Co. No. 1 Texas Louisville No. 4 Penn St. No. 8 Tennessee No. 2 Ohio St. No. 13 LSU No. 11 Iowa St. Colorado Chicago Indianapolis Baltimore Detroit Cincinnati GotW Tazewell 40

I'm sure that will be civil and reasonable.

Another angle is that kids are not willing to put in the work to play. My nephew started playing this year, once the contact started, it was easier to stay home and play video games. Another issue is that when the ones that are playing make a mistake, they'll have the coach in their face. I've seen this happen time after time. I wonder how many young men play 1 year then quit because of this. Not saying all coaches are like this but there's enough of them out there.

He was standing on the 10.

The one I remember best was QB in early or mid sixties -Had a great game against Va .High -jack Compton was one of the half backs-Ernie was the coach -Pappy of the BHC had a great article about =oh yes V High Coach was an Alabama grad-can't recall his name - Va Hight was a heavy favorite !

This is the last year that the VHSL will be doing them. The Regions will do them starting next season.

Did Not know the little man you refer to has a kid playing for the Blues -maybe Tazewell ?

Think Auburn and Blacksburg. Lots of money/Va Tech Professor Money/Technical jobs Money that have moved in Auburn and Shawsville. Many of these with left of center ideologies (I'm not saying or arguing for or against that either). I'm simply saying many with a left of center ideology often leans to the CTE prevention stuff/kids not playing football/preference for Tennis, Soccer, etc. Again, don't want to argue about who is right or wrong as there's no purpose for that on here. I'm just giving you one of the explanations for East Mont. downturn, and you add the above to East Montgomery who has Class 1 numbers, it's not like a Class 4 Blacksburg that has the size to somewhat overcome this. It's closer akin to Auburn where football is just nearly non-existent or an afterthought.

Yes the article I read mentioned that

Abingdon Salem Carroll Co. Bluefield Radford Central Lee Union Lebanon Grayson Co. George Wythe Parry McCluer Grundy (Thursday) Thomas Walker Twin Springs Rye Cove Holston Twin Valley Texas Louisville Penn St. Tennessee Ohio St. LSU Iowa St. Colorado Chicago Indianapolis Baltimore Detroit Cincinnati GotW Virginia 44

If you watch video of him or any other area QB, they're not reading anything. It's obvious by their head movement that they're locked in on whatever receiver is designated before the snap. Like I previously stated, sometimes they have time to look elsewhere, but that is solely based on protection level not an ability or permission to read the defense.

Abingdon @ Marion Pulaski Co. @ Salem Alleghany @ Carroll Co. Bluefield @ Pikeview, WV Radford @ James River Central @ John Battle Lee @ JI Burton Union @ Ridgeview Lebanon @ Rural Retreat Grayson Co. @ Ft. Chiswell George Wythe @ Giles Narrows @ Parry McCluer Twin Valley @ Grundy (Thursday) Thomas Walker @ Hurley Castlewood @ Twin Springs Eastside @ Rye Cove Patrick Henry @ Holston Twin Valley @ Bland Co. (Monday) No. 1 Texas vs. No. 18 Oklahoma Louisville @ Virginia No. 4 Penn St. @ USC Florida @ No. 8 Tennessee No. 2 Ohio St. @ No. 3 Oregon No. 9 Ole Miss @ No. 13 LSU No. 11 Iowa St. @ West Virginia No. 18 Kansas St. @ Colorado Jacksonville vs. Chicago Indianapolis @ Tennessee Washington @ Baltimore Detroit @ Dallas Cincinnati @ New York Giants GotW Virginia @ Tazewell

The hardest thing for me unless a mechanic has changed and I can’t imagine why, is why is the R not on the goal line anyway? That or did he step up to the 5 after the ball was kicked away for some odd reason. I am sure it was an honest mistake. We have all been there especially when inadvertent whistles happen. There are two types of officials. Those who have committed an inadvertent whistle and those who will. You always hope they don’t have a big impact on the game when they happen. Thankfully more often than not they do not have a significant impact.

That’s true with young QBs but OQuinn has been a starter for four years, he knows how to read coverages and hit hot routes. I wouldn’t imagine RV doesn’t give him the option to throw it to whoever he wants as he knows offense inside and out.