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We're back and ready to do some pickin'. But first, as you know, we've been gone. The reason, Uncle Percy and his Bucket List. Surprised me too. Uncle Percy decided that it was time to do something different. Well, WE did. More of that later. We saw a lot of crazy things and people, but nothing as crazy as what's been going on with VHSL Playoffs, Tazewell High, Bu-chan-an County (Uncle Percy took a political correctness class in California), and other wild doings and rumors. Uncle Percy says that we go on a trip and the VHSL screws things up worst than before. As Uncle says, never trust anything that has VHSL being used. RYE COVE @ HURLEY We hear that last year was a big cannon boom for The Rebels and another down year for the War Eagles. We hear that the Rebs lost a lot of their fire power from last year. However, for this battle the Rebs will more than enough firepower for these War Eagles. Look for the feathers to being flying around like at a Saturday Night Kentucky Chicken Fight. The Eagles will not break their losing streak at The Cliff. Loser: RYE COVE Is it true or rumor that a former Grundy head defensive coach and another Slate Crik coach are coaching at Hurley? GATE CITY @ RICHLANDS Another is it true or rumor. We get back and hear that this could be Coach Mance's last year at the helm of the BIG BLUE WIN MACHINE. If so, THE BBWM will get er cranked up and be at full wind force this Friday. As usual, The BLUE DEVILS will bring their A-GAME to R-TOWN thinking about sneaking a win back to THE DEVIL'S DEN, since the BBWM lost some Big Hosses from last year's team. However, these IMPS are in for a BIG SURPRISE, the BBWM is reloaded and will be at full force. Before this is over, these Devils will be wishing that they had wings so they could get out of DODGE as quick as possible after this tussle. LOSER: GATE CITY TWIN VALLEY @ JENKINS, KY After crossing 6 MOUNTAINS and 5 Rivers The P Knob Cats get to play on an uphill slanted field in a semi-hole. This is no Rumor or Tall Tale folks, BUT THE TRUTH. You play 2 Quarters going DOWNHILL and 2 going UPHILL. Crazy but True. However, The Kentucky Cavaliers will find themselves going uphill all night and The P Knob Cats will be going downhill all night like a runway train. P Nob Coach, take the short cut, go to Elkhorn City, cut across to 23, turn left. Only 3 Mountains and 2 Rivers to cross. LOSERS: JENKINS and THE P KNOB BUS DRIVE. ODD, another 2 ousted Slate Crik Coaches at Twin Valley. What's going on there? CHILHOWIE @ MARION FINALLY, after all the VHSL craziness, rumors, etc. that happened while we were away, SOMETHING NORMAL. As usual, the Warriors and Candy Canes will be kicking off the Smyth County Braggin' Rights Contest. Both teams we being doing a bunch of trash talking, trying to knock off the other's shoulder chip off, jaw smackin' contest. Look for the CANES to get in the last jaw smack of the night as they give the Warriors an early Christmas present of striped candy canes. LOSER: CHILHOWIE JOHN BATTLE @ ABINGDON No comment. LOSER: NO COMMENT

Last time I sat on that side, GC was playing Powell Valley in the playoffs. It felt like we were sitting in a cracker box.

Wish I would be one of those cars. Missing the Union game is the 2nd worst part of calling games for another team this year lol.

I agree. Not sure GC has the weapons to come back from more than 10 points down. To win games this year, we are going to have to avoid turnovers, and control the clock. Really expect we will be able to run the ball effectively against most teams on our schedule. Makes perfect sense to me that Union would move the Richlands game to a Thursday/Saturday and play it at UVA Wise. I would be there.

I checked out the visitor side at UVA Wise and it's not big enough to hold Richlands fans that would come that night!! UVA Wise you might want to update your visitor seating

LOL I hope River Ridge is the only team that beats GC this year. That would be a good thing for the Blue Devils.

And one of those will be Lebanon. A barn burner for sure. :D

There's a bug going around Ryan. It would be a shame if you were to "get sick" and have to miss calling a game..lol Speaking of which, this is the first GC/Richlands game that I have ever missed.

Nope, they still suck. That hillside is pretty nice if you bring a fold out chair.

Visitors seating at UVA-Wise is horrible, unless they've expanded since GC last played there.

Not to re-hijack the thread, but this is the toughest GC team we've had in awhile. Don't be surprised if it isn't closer than most think. If they get down big early though, I don't see them coming back this early in the year without a quick-strike threat.

Sorry Union_Fan ... accidentally deleted your quote! BTW ... hope you guys have a great season!

45-35 Graham. Kick returns and Graham shooting themselves in the foot on offense keeps it this close.

Somebody send me a script. These games get me so wired up I can't go to sleep till about 3 in the morning. I'm getting to old for this. Going to have to find something less stressful.

I think it's our turn from the script I saw. After all, the writers gave Union 3 straight wins.....

Thank you for the heads up. :) Since its Unions turn to win, that will save me quite the drive to Bullitt Park for the game!!! :) lol

Yes, and it's our turn to win. Just hope that Richlands doesn't go off script. :)

Game will be live streamed again at www.greatamericanrivalry.com

I can assure that Bluefield's players talk way too much trash too and it isn't because the coaches approve. It is what kids see and copy. Coach Palmer does not approve either and tries to prevent it but you have social media to deal with these days and it is hard to keep young men from doing what they want.

I've always said having Richlands at week one is bad for Gate City. That game needs to be late in the season.