RiverRat24

I was afraid of this. ....but I guess we will have to see next week to get a better idea of what we have. Line em up and get at it. 10-0 or 0-10.....I'm excited for the boys to be back on the field. But really, with the schedule we have 6-4 is nothing to sneeze at and would still be a great season for them

I was afraid of this. ....but I guess we will have to see next week to get a better idea of what we have. Line em up and get at it. 10-0 or 0-10.....I'm excited for the boys to be back on the field. But really, with the schedule we have 6-4 is nothing to sneeze at and would still be a great season for them

I don't think Ridgeview being competitive will be a problem for them at all. They knew what it took last year and that's instilled in them....whether it be 1A or 2A you bring it all to the table and knowing what it takes to win will take care of itself....at that point either your good enough to win it all or your not. Whether they have it or not we will find out....but they know they have to be about their business. Competition will be tougher week in and week out is the only difference versus just having a 2A school in your schedule here and there. The MD has 4-5 solid teams in it now.
 
I want to see Ridgeview do great things. The more legacies and contenders we have in Southwest VA the less those the north east has to bump their gums about!!

I may eat my words by the time this season is over with......but I feel like Ridgeview will go at least 7-3. Just my take on the matter but alot of people want to use Union as an example of why they think Ridgeview won't start out hot. Union didn't start out great and people say "look at who they put together......PV and Appy.....if those 2 teams don't win right out of the gate no one will". Well my take on it, it wasn't the PV and Appy teams of the late 80s and early 90s that were so dominant that were consolidated. The Jones brothers and Mabe, Turner, and Clark were long gone when they got stuck together. PV was up and down as of late before they consolidated and Appy did good to field 25 players it seemed like and they werent really competitive.....and i mean that with no disrespect. Now Union is a competitor however and doing pretty well as of late. This Ridgeview team is 2 teams put together that were both contenders last year and are bringing back quite a bit to the table. With the coach that they have at Ridgeview.....they won't have a choice but to gel and to have but one objective....and that's to win. If the kids act like they are having problems meshing with one another I'd be willing to wager their butts will ride the pine while someone else is on the field in their spot. Good coach but a no nonsense coach as well. With his type of coaching added with the success of the programs and the will of the kids to win I don't see any reason why they shouldn't be contenders from the start. The only problem I see would be for the coach to have to sit little Johnny who started for him last year only to have lil Timmy from the other school playing over him because he's better. Which turns out you have 2 good players at that position now.....so I'm thinking that's a good problem to have other than the one player who loses his starting spot. I think Ridgeview possibly makes a run in the playoffs. Not sure how the games will unfold against Union or GC but I don't think they will be blowouts by any means.
 
The biggest issue this year isn't going to be how well Ridgeview does.....they will do fine. The problem everyone is going to have is figuring out how to stop Richlands. If you don't get them early in the season then lookout!
 
But at any rate, excited to see how the new program unfolds at Ridgeview. Maybe start a whole new legacy of their own that's compatible to the other greats in SWVA. And most of all.....I'm ready to watch the boys play on that new field which looks like a small college stadium!!! Good luck to the Wolfpack and everyone else in the Souwestern Virginia. Ready to hear the pads popping!

Would like to say congrats to a good Richlands team and fan base! One heck or a tear for you guys. Was rooting for you all the way.....just can't have that many turnovers and pull out a win. Defense evidently played outstanding to give you a chance to still win the game in OT. Nothing for the Blues to hang their heads about though. And congrats to a solid season to Honaker and Haysi as well. Would have liked to see all of you guys in the championship.
 
And since I haven't been on in a while i haven't had the chance to mention it.......but as a GC fan I'll say this. .....I'd give anything to have Mance on our sidelines at GC as the HC. In the GC and Richlands and GC we were simply outcoached. Looked like peanut league vs collegiate strategy at times. Housey just made some awful calls at times in that game and definitely no adjustments. Not to take away from the boys in the pads for the Blues. ....they played an awesome game. But Mance just game planned us and made Housey look like a smoking pile.
 
But I digress.......til next year boys!! One hell of a season and am already ready for next year. For now, time to hit the hardwoods and shoot the rock!

That is correct!! The field is right beside of the high school. Just look for a big mess of cars parked everywhere and you'll know your there

So just like people are saying for Richlands. ....if Gc wins they will travel no matter what as well. Because I'm almost 100% sure that Glenvar isn't going to beat Giles. Looks like a long trip next weekend for either of us. I'm hoping all of Northeast TN and SW Virginia shows up at Legion Saturday for this game and makes for an atmosphere like we always used to have. I miss the days when it was packed and no seats were available within an hour and a half of kickoff....6 or 7 deep on the fences

So just like people are saying for Richlands. ....if Gc wins they will travel no matter what as well. Because I'm almost 100% sure that Glenvar isn't going to beat Giles. Looks like a long trip next weekend for either of us. I'm hoping all of Northeast TN and SW Virginia shows up at Legion Saturday for this game and makes for an atmosphere like we always used to have. I miss the days when it was packed and no seats were available within an hour and a half of kickoff....6 or 7 deep on the fences

So just like people are saying for Richlands. ....if Gc wins they will travel no matter what as well. Because I'm almost 100% sure that Glenvar isn't going to beat Giles. Looks like a long trip next weekend for either of us. I'm hoping all of Northeast TN and SW Virginia shows up at Legion Saturday for this game and makes for an atmosphere like we always used to have. I miss the days when it was packed and no seats were available within an hour and a half of kickoff....6 or 7 deep on the fences

Well its all just an assumption.....similar to the way that the Wake Forrest players assumed that it has to feel really good to win a football game....but then they got to play the Hokies. Welp....guess I'm the only one assuming and dreaming these days.
 
But I digress......The point of my post was I'd rather see the game played on a dry field with not a shred of doubt left as to who the best team is. Not that any of us from either historical team would ever find ways to make an excuse. ;)

I think it would hurt GC as bad or worse if the field ends up being sloppy! Doesn't really play to the advantage of either team. So in that case.....i dont care if it snows a foot and we play in a slushy mudbowl or if it's sunny and the field is dry as a camels fart. (preferred) I'm just ready to see some helmet paint traded

Matchups are a HUGE part of football that is often overlooked. Defining how "good" a team is not as important as understanding how well they matchup with their opponent

I just watched that game on YouTube yesterday actually. Not sure about now....but they sure had a fan base in 97'. I'd attend this game if it was in Abingdon on Saturday.

What's everyone thoughts and predictions on this game? I don't really know much about Appomattox but from what I've heard from everyone else this game seems like it may be one of the best first round matchups. All I know is Lee is a solid team that could very easily be undefeated right now.

Scratch that.... i forgot they are playing on friday. I can't miss the Devils playing Graham to watch the Falcons....I'll root em on though Lol

Well the one game i missed this year due to work schedule was the AHS and GC game. So when I saw the Falcons play last week I was shocked that they didn't score at some point against GC. Sturgill looked good out of shotgun and made alot of good reads and he throws the ball exceptionally well which usually doesn't bode too good for GC. So i have no doubts myself that the game would be closer if they played again. I also too will say that GCs play got worse toward the end of the season....just didn't take care of the ball at all and was lucky to win at Lee and played really sloppy against Battle. Nothing argumentative about what you said at all though BigO...seems to just be the truth.

Well speed kills that's for sure! But just maybe the size and strength of Lee will wear on Appomattox and they can pound the ball, eat the clock, and keep that speed off the field. Lee definitely has some good sized kids on the line and the RB's and QB are big and really strong. Hopefully another SW VA team that makes it to the 2nd round.

I'd like to see them win! I'm rooting for southwest VA all the way. Like to see the trophy come back to this area. Anyone have enough info on both teams to make a prediction?

I agree with you BigO....either run the ball for the score or kick the FG....Their kicker seemed to have a boot. And a 2 possession game would have made a huge difference in how Marion would have had to play it out. But whatever the case be as to whenever they play the game, best of luck to the Falcons and wish yall a safe travel.

Haha Ole Fastpitch7 is throwing knuckleballs already and I haven't even stepped up to the plate! Let me get in the batters box first overachiever. I've been attending GC ball games since I was 5 or 6 years old and haven't missed more than 5 in my life since then.....The good, bad, and downright ugly! I'm a big blue diehard through and through. But I however like to see teams do well from this area when they aren't playing against GC. It feels good when NoVA schools get spanked by SW VA teams and shows them that life does exist below the Roanoke line

Haha Ole Fastpitch7 is throwing knuckleballs already and I haven't even stepped up to the plate! Let me get in the batters box first overachiever. I've been attending GC ball games since I was 5 or 6 years old and haven't missed more than 5 in my life since then.....The good, bad, and downright ugly! I'm a big blue diehard through and through. But I however like to see teams do well from this area when they aren't playing against GC. It feels good when NoVA schools get spanked by SW VA teams and shows them that life does exist below the Roanoke line

I was asking how many Seniors Abingdon has that are starters because I was going to mention that talking smack to a team with the talent that Richlands normally has isn't the greatest move. It will come back to haunt you. Might wanna be humble and enjoy your win over a Richlands team that is down compared to the past 5 or 6 years...and i mean that with absolutely no disrespect to Richlands. Still a good ball team that can beat anyone in 2A if they are firing on all cylinders