NaderFan

I just asked if there had ever been a state champion that didnt have a running game then a couple ppl freak out i guess.

Of course richlands doesnt have the athletes on defense they had last yr but union put up 35 on them in regulation last season. They will get better just as they did last yr. So if it wasnt richlands defense that held them to 14 points then please tell me who did and how you think union shot themselves in the foot. Not being an ass just trying to understand your take on it. Cuz the way i seen it richlands was doing all the foot shooting. Seems like when they did make a couple good stops they would have a personal foul. Same on offense. Make a play, personal foul. Richlands had more penalty yardage. Yes union did fumble in the redzone but when the runner is constantly fighting for extra yardage youre eventually gonna get stripped. Just a good play. Seemed union had good field position all night compared to richlands (started inside their 10 at least two times). Like one poster said they bent but didnt break. At this point their running game is more concerning than the defense.

Wouldnt have mattered. Runner was getting hit before he could make it to the line of scrimmage.

Graham's back 7 get after the ball and hit hard. Looked much improved on defense.

Defense looked really good on the last scrimmage against Belfry. Im more concerned with the running game. Couldnt get any yards rushing. They gotta figure that out.

^^^This

Would love to see Abingdon win this one. I'll take Abingdon 42-28

Would love to see Abingdon win this one. I'll take Abingdon 42-28

Best of luck to you guys. Hope Sturgill and company are firing on all cylinders and come out with the W.

Love the cross-ups. That's why I would like to see how Virginia High does against Glenvar. I know it means nothing in predicting future outcomes but still interesting to see. Also excited to see how the Abingdon vs Rusturg game goes.

3 actually. Ball, Collins and Atkinson. Who was the kid that threw for 5 TDs? How bout the kids that let Blankenship go untouched on several runs? How bout that Int? And how bout that DEFENSE? It's a team effort.

3 actually. Ball, Collins and Atkinson. Who was the kid that threw for 5 TDs? How bout the kids that let Blankenship go untouched on several runs? How bout that Int? And how bout that DEFENSE? It's a team effort.

Central was just downright pitiful play calling at the goal line. Union dominated every other aspect of the game.
 
Gate City was two things. 1. A much improved and completely healthy GC team that Richlands didn't see. 2. Poor defensive scheme by the DC. Never rushed the QB and played a prevent style secondary where the DBs just stood and waited for the receivers to catch the ball and THEN tried to do something about it. After 3 quarters of that they upped the pressure on the QB and started playing more aggressive in the secondary. GC didn't score in the 4th.

I agree about Atkinson. I think he has the potential to be a good DB. Has good speed and good hands. He just gets out of position at times trying to make the big play. I say continue to put him on the best receiver and let him learn.

Look who's making excuses now. Thought that was reserved for Richlands fans. That was a butt whooping.

People always bring up transfers. Im pretty sure when they won their 2 state championships they didnt have any OUT OF TOWNERS.

Good programs will get transfers. Hopefully Abingdon will see continued success. Then when they start getting transfers itll be all good then right?

Just for the record Richlands defense did not allow Graham or Gate City to score any TDs. Gate City scored on a kickoff return and Graham scored on a fumble returned for a TD. Good luck with THAT Falcons. ;) 
Much better team than last year.
 
R 55 - A 24

Just for the record Richlands defense did not allow Graham or Gate City to score any TDs. Gate City scored on a kickoff return and Graham scored on a fumble returned for a TD. Good luck with THAT Falcons. ;) 
Much better team than last year.
 
R 55 - A 24