Union_Fan

That's "Big Mike"
He was walking around on the field in BSG with a sleeveless shirt while it was still 40 degrees.
He definitely wants to be seen. I started to tell him to put on a jacket, but I know where I'm at in the pecking order. Lol

The Bears coming in with a police escort & then parading down the middle of the field to the opposite end zone & with that coach swinging the towel getting the crowd fired up then running through that inflatable Bear with that hammer. Nobody can  do a grand entrance like Union! 

If nothing else, THAT shows how inept they are! Lol

If nothing else, THAT shows how inept they are! Lol

If nothing else, THAT shows how inept they are! Lol

If you want to honor Powell Valley and Appalachia do some throw back uniforms, the kids and especially the parents and grandparents would love it and so would the uniform supplier. 

The jamboree idea is a good one. All the impediments you mentioned most likely wouldn't hinder a jamboree. Those are never packed out. With the improvements to the Park, I don't see a Riggs varsity game taking place again. I think that ship has sailed.

Naugist, is that you???

Naugist, is that you???

You're both right. The improvement on the line was very noticeable from game 1 to game 2. Would it have been as noticeable if a different back was running? Probably, but not as much. Clements ruled the day. No 2 ways about it.

I bet you're fun at parties.

Whining about the refs 3 days after a win is not a good look. That's something Ridgeview would do. 😂

We have to wish Clements well on his way out first. We'll worry about the rest later. Haha
True, many more battles to come between these 2!

I see we’re back to picking on poor Will again!?!?!

As some of you know, I live in south Florida and take in a ton of games (28 this season) due to games on Thursdays and Fridays because of shared stadiums and referee shortages. This year, I saw 32 different teams, and while all but 5 of those teams would solidly thump or mercy rule Graham and Union, there are NONE of those teams who play with the passion those kids played with today, and there is NO place down there that is in the same universe in terms of game atmosphere as what I saw today. I wish I had a video of it to show those people. 

Wow......what a game. What an environment. 2 great programs, 2 great traditions, 2 great fan bases. Hate to see someone had to lose. Fortunately it was our day. But the Union Bears are a great team and you had a great season.  Looking forward to more next year. Nothing but respect.

A few people bragged about Union's team speed, and it's true that this was probably the fastest overall team Union has fielded.
However, it was obvious to me and most of the Union folks on this board that Graham was faster.

Not on the last Clements TD run but the one before that I think the refs missed a hold and I’m a Graham fan. Two very good teams who have potential to win state and it sucks someone has to lose. 

Congrats on a great season Bears and good luck next week to the G-Men! Two great teams battled today and it’s a shame that one had to lose. 

Not me Union Fan, I respect your opinion, but I think film, NFHS, You tube is the same or better. I haven't seen one NFL team in person this year nor have I seen Ohio St, Georgia, Bama, or Oregon, but I think the film/tv is accurate enough for me to assess them. The same holds true for the SEC coaches. I doubt if any of them have seen Ohio St or Washington this year in person, but I'm certain they have a good idea about how good or not good Washington and Ohio State are.

I didn’t even think what he said was that good. In fact, if I was scoring it I would give it a 0. 
A 0/10. 

This is why I say that Wise Co nor M7 smack talk has anything on Tazewell Co smack talk! 👑👑😂

Yeah, you never know what to expect when Graham and Union play the past few years.  Both very good teams, both capable of beating each other.  I give the edge to Union because of the lineplay, but would not be surprised to see Graham come out with the "W" because of the big play capability with their athletes healthy.  They are a little banged up on the line, however.

That’s honestly why I picked Graham this time around. All because of it being a rematch. I don’t think there is much of a talent difference between the two and they’re both coached well but them rematches are dangerous. 

They'll find a way to blow it.