RiverRat24

I don't think the problem is that they dropped down. The problem is their coach has access to an unfair advantage and used that to load a team up of kids that definitely don't live in the area. He's apart of the team loaded va aau program and has connections with those players. Some of those guys that played definitely don't live in inter-richmond limits. I know Scotty knew how it was gonna play out on the court way before the game was even played so I don't think he was upset about getting spanked. We've gotten spanked in the Arby's Classic by way worse so that's not the gripe. As he said the TSSAA has done things to prevent this exact situation. He was fine till John Marshalls coach basically told on himself in the press conference lol

In no way am I a Gate City fan but what John Marshall did should make them ineligible to compete in the VHSL. An AAU coach should not be allowed to to lead that and a high school team in my opinion. It creates an unfair advantage by blatantly recruiting players to create a super team. 

100%. Didnt think GC stood a chance....they surprised me with the way they played and battled.  I know the other teams couldnt help the circumstances....but getting a Co Champ trophy is too much like a participation trophy (without even participating).  
Congrats to the Devils and congrats to JM....they were just a force this year.

I'd rather play hard and get beat than to have a trophy handed to me. Just my 2 cents. Proud of the GC kids!
Edited to say ..... it's no fault of the other schools and athletes. It is what it is. They all had great seasons.

I wasnt sure if all the games you posted were regular season or if some were benefit games or not.  

Akinjo still wouldnt pass him the ball.

Hearing things aren't all sugar plums and fairy tales in DC...wouldn't be surprised if someone goes elsewhere...hard to be the superstar when the other superstar won't pass you the ball...
Regardless, someone might end up getting a fine ball player via "free agency"...

If anyone thinks the West is down in 1A this year compared to the East.....they are in for a big surprise.  Eastside and Burton are both tough as nails and very capable of winning it all.  I dont see either of them losing by 15-20 pts.  

If anyone thinks the West is down in 1A this year compared to the East.....they are in for a big surprise.  Eastside and Burton are both tough as nails and very capable of winning it all.  I dont see either of them losing by 15-20 pts.  

Martinsville keeping it close was no surprise.  The dogs play great defense and GC played into the game plan of MHS and still found a way to come away with the W.  So that's big time for the Devils.  If someone had told me before the game that GC would play into the MHS style I would have said that GC loses this game.  Great win for the Devils and congrats on a great season to the Dogs.  
MHS give Radford all they could stand for 3.5 qtrs the last game and kept it below double digits until the final minutes when a couple 3 pt buckets stretched the lead out.  The dogs were a legit contender.  They held both Radford and now GC below 50 pts.  That's all that needs to be said. 

Thats the issue though.   Everyone with eyes knows GC is better with Zac and it's not even close.  But the team had developed good chemistry without him and those role players knew they had to step up to win games which in theory should pay dividends.  However, now that hes back.....the role players dont seem to get involved as much (aside from the 4th qtr vs Graham).  If those guys will continue to step up and all contribute now with Zac back in the fold  instead of taking the backseat and watching the Brad and Zac show then yes.....I agree they have a a chance at it again.  But almost anyone that's watched them all year would agree....the team right before Zac went out looked like a shell of what it was at the beginning of the season.  The first glimpse of that same team was the end of the game against the Gmen.  If they can sustain that for 4 qtrs.....its gonna get interesting. 

GC up 10-7 at end of 1st.  Sounds like a defensive game.....or maybe its because both teams couldnt hit sand if they fell off a camel.  

You forgot the train she got ran over by..

You forgot the train she got ran over by..

You forgot the train she got ran over by..

I'm just glad GC played Lebanon last night instead of Central, Battle, or Union....let alone Graham.   Devils would have been taking an early seat.  And no offense to Lebanon cause those kids played their butts off.  

I'm just glad GC played Lebanon last night instead of Central, Battle, or Union....let alone Graham.   Devils would have been taking an early seat.  And no offense to Lebanon cause those kids played their butts off.  

I'm just glad GC played Lebanon last night instead of Central, Battle, or Union....let alone Graham.   Devils would have been taking an early seat.  And no offense to Lebanon cause those kids played their butts off.  

How many times do you ever play to lose when you play a game against someone whether it's a game that counts or not?  And would you try to play your best if a scout is there watching?   I'm not putting much stock into it.....but lets not act like they didnt come to play.  Otherwise they wouldn't have scheduled the tourny to begin with. They had their players and GC had theirs and GC handled them.  Why load your players up and travel then go half heartedly?  You dont.  You go to face stiff competition to have an idea of where you stand and what you have for the upcoming season.   
The point I'm making is that they arent leaps and bounds ahead of the teams that they will face deep in the post season.  MHS, East Rock, Greensville possibly, and even Graham if they start to gel....could all give them all they can stand.  We agree on the fact we both think Radford wins it all. ...but I dont think they cakewalk their way in like your implying.   East Rock has a player that's doing far more impressive things than most any other kid in the state.... as a Freshman.  
And lastly.....East Rock football has nada to do with their basketball squad. Do yourself a favor and watch them on Hudl if you havent seen them already.  They are long, athletic, and seem to be fairly deep as well.  Not a 1 or 2 man show. 
 

Radford is the favorite imho. But East Rock just beat Spotswood who I believe is a top three 3A school. 
I hope ER and Radford meet up. It would be a great experience for ER to face such a storied program with a tremendous coach. 

Bo gone...

Sweet jeebus!  Im really not sure if Ol' Bo is being serious with these claims or not......its troubling haha    I'd like to think he's just having fun but I got that screwy feeling in my gut..... hes all in.  

"The Jerry West logo must go and give Jordon, Lebron and maybe Mac the logo, the real players."
  Bowalker...Did you just compare McClung to Jerry West, Michael Jordan and LeBron James?!?  I know it is cold outside but WTF?!?

61-36.
Best case scenario.....Ervin could be back in 4-5 weeks.  That's if it's best case scenario and thats very unlikely from what I've heard.  If it's the worst scenario I think its 6-8 weeks....and probably more on the latter side of that.