Unionguy_2017

If you're here, why don't you go see coach Turner after the game? 

Sorry for the rant above. Just don't like that stuff.
I think your assessment EH31 is spot on. I think Union did dominate most of the game,especially on D. Offensively the play calling for the Bears was questionable IMO but I'm not a coach so I won't criticize. Richlands offense just couldn't seem to get anything going. The TD was a busted play that worked out. I was glad to see a classy,well played game and I agree these two will meet again. But I think Union is 2-3 tds better this year. 

I have a kid in that team. So it would serve you well to watch the comments. They weren't even the stadium and couldn't hear the anthem being played. Post a name or message any of us and we can discuss. Takes a tough guy to hide behind a screen and callout a bunch of 16 year olds. 

The latest video forecast from WCYB has gamtime looking somewhat decent. So take that for what it's worth. I could repeat everything that's been said here, but I'll just make it simple. 
 
Union-20
Richlands-13

I was watching on the stream and from the view they showed it looked like his knee was down first. Incredibly close though. 

He got the "showing up late" stuff from his daddy. I watched Appalachia back the bus in one night and come straight to the sideline without even warming up. They kicked our tails and got right back on the bus and headed home.

I'm not sure what it was with him tonight. I don't want it to seem like I'm hating on him, because I'm not. But it just seemed like he was in practice tonight taking his time and everything. With the talent he has that is so frustrating. 

something seemed off mentally tonight. I can't put my finger on it. Maybe it was since they were playing Burton. I think things will Ramp up when the Blue Tornado come to town.

See you all there!

Bear fans....dedicated or crazy. Haven't figured out yet. haha

I don't know yet. Probably 5-10. I was trying to wait to come park after everyone here got out of school, so I went and grabbed some food. And just my luck I end up getting here and parking as the students are leaving. ?

First arse whooping in VA coming tonight. 
Union 49
JIB 6

If you miss that one, you deserve to not have a free point. ???

I have done some investigating and I have found the script for the game. It's going to be a doozy! The people in Big Stone and Appalachia will be very happy. It's going to be a long drive for the Richlands faithful! lol (totally kidding) :D

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

No horse in the race, but I remember Graham talking some hardcore trash to the union players as they arrived. That was some of the most trash talk I had seen at the high school level. I think it was in 2015, but someone can correct me if I'm wrong. Either way, it made for a very fun night. 

As long As Appomattox still has Graves, they should be considered the team to beat IMO

Serious question, doesn't GC always play right with union?! It seems like every year we get their best shot and then some.

Ive watched Union a lot over the past few years in their 2nd scrimmage(didn't watch them this year  though), they usually run a VERY simple offense. a couple of straight ahead runs and a couple of easy passes. Ive been fooled by them before in the preseason.

I definitely thought that Union needed to keep their starters in for maybe another series or two. Union looked pretty good. The only places of concern for me were the O line at times and the pass defense. All around good showing by the bearcats as well. 

I'm here at the game, jv boys warming up. It's electric already. Gonna be a heck of a night

I'm here at the game, jv boys warming up. It's electric already. Gonna be a heck of a night

I don't see Graham or Richlands challenging the likes of Gate City or Radford this year.  Should be a good game between the two teams.  Graham is very quick on defense and gets in the passing lanes well.  If Richlands can beat the press they should beat Graham.  Graham has nowhere near the defensive pressure of Bluefield, but they do pressure the ball well.

Does he have any D1 offers? I just watched his senior highlights and this guy is a straight up MONSTER!

Does he have any D1 offers? I just watched his senior highlights and this guy is a straight up MONSTER!