SWVAgridiron

Going to change the subject a little.. Jeremy Haymore’s book “The Bandana Express” is now available for preorder. This book is based off the 1980 Giles state championship team. Here is a link to Amazon if you’d like to preorder! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8LRTYJ5?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_RQPX7FP1WFHS28NCHEEK&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_RQPX7FP1WFHS28NCHEEK&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_RQPX7FP1WFHS28NCHEEK&bestFormat=true&previewDoh=1&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKW4EJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnV4qhbieDODE-kwUEwDmyGoQbFoyW6jqv1ZKOoHu_8zMYvOQPjd0OZa7I_7_aem_R_rDUDqN_TKBtnv7qPwSzw

I’m really not sure if I should agree or disagree with that statement as I cannot comprehend. I’ll just say thank you for your input.

LB as their season opener 😬😬😬 #DemBoyzAintScared

Congratulations to Jeff and I hope he enjoys retirement. I do believe I have narrowed it down to the top 3 candidates. Whoever takes over, needs to change some stuff up. Trying to keep everything the way it was 40+ years ago just isn’t working. I’m not saying we need to completely get rid of the single-wing because these kids have been running that offense since little league but why not spice it up a bit? Even in Class A, strictly ground and pound is slowly fading as teams are airing it out more. The past 5-6 years we have waited until 3rd and long to attempt a pass, when teams know it’s coming. Look back at clips from 2011-2017. We weren’t above throwing it on first or second down and had success out of it. As far as talent goes, we have had talented kids as of recent, but overall team speed has declined over the years and it shows. We’ve had good backfields but nothing like Ricky Cook, Nathan Tanner, Brian Mann, Brett Whitlow, or Ryan Beidleman. But I have watched the recent Giles teams show that when they want to play, they could hang with most of the teams on our schedule until the 4th quarter. We need someone who is going to make strength and conditioning a priority so that we’re not getting wore out late in the games. That use to be Giles’ advantage. We were stronger, more conditioned, and slowly wore teams out. Williams, along with the other coaches leaving with him will be missed and I wish nothing but success for the new coach. No matter what, me and dad will be sitting at the 40 yard line blaring the horn and supporting whoever it is. GO SPARTANS!

Relax folks, I will be taking over the program and will make Spartan Football Great Again. No other applications needed.

Well said!

I agree. I thought that was going to be the downfall this post season for the G-Men. But when you have athletes and one of the best coaching staffs in the state, you can get it figured out.

I was very impressed with Graham offensively. The coaching staff had them boys well prepared on both sides of the ball.

14, 23 same difference

And Richlands

Strasburg fan had the nerve pregame to say they wasn’t Central. I’m gonna go back and say “you’re right, Central was better”

Was that Palmer that made that hit?? 😳😳😳

Make that 2 horns that have successfully made it in

He was successful

Strasburg fan currently attempting to sneak a a mini train horn in

I must have been in the bathroom when this happened lol I’ve been to every 1A/2A state game since it got moved to Salem and never had to leave after the first game.

Unless something changes this second half I will never be convinced that Essex would be dominant against any team from the West.

“They don’t wanna go to war, with the G-MEN!” Me and dad are en route to cheer on 1C(even though it’s Grayson 😔) and 2D. Safe travels to everyone, see ya in Salem!

Very similar picks between all 4 of us. Looks like 1 or 2 games only with different picks. Should be interesting 😬

I’m hoping the G-Men pack the stands at Salem. I went to Mitchell 3 times this season to watch them play and while it is a huge stadium I was disappointed in the support that an undefeated team is getting. Union’s fan base did actually impressed me when they came to Mitchell despite it being what felt like 10 degrees

Anyone know if Grayson is senior heavy this year? Looks like a lot of the starters this year have been there for a few years

Seen all I needed to see and I was expecting more. I feel like Poquoson was the better team. G-Men by 10-14.

I don’t know much about Princeton. Were they a young team? Or was this supposed to be THE year?

Grayson will likely be the best defense RC has faced. While Bath may not have had the toughest schedule they were averaging 50+ points per game and Grayson only allowed them to cross midfield one time. If RC has success throwing the ball they can win, but they won’t beat Grayson on the ground. While I should pull for Region C, I also know right is right and wrong is wrong, and Grayson shouldn’t even be in the Class 1 playoffs. Go War Eagles!

My only concern for the G-Men in these final 2 weeks is the offense. The offense isn’t bad, but they don’t have that X factor that they’ve had over the years like Cam Allen, Bradshaw, Tydrez etc. They have good players in the skill positions but they don’t have that one great player who you can completely change the game around. Edwards is a good athlete but I wouldn’t necessarily say a game changer. Their defense is probably the best I’ve seen in a few years. The 2023 Radford defense was really good but I think this Graham defense is even better than that. I guess as long as they keep shutting teams out and score at least 2 points that’s all theyll need.