Mountain Football

LOL on the Big Creek/McDowell County toss in Mountain Football.  I see what you did there.  Might as well toss in the snake handlers down in Jolo.  I don't care if he handles rattlesnakes, by God he knows football, and is probably knowledgeable about "Defense and Making Adjustments."

one guy said Graham will take Gate City to the woodshed but his prediction was 38-35.  Getting taken to the woodshed had a different meaning when I was a kid 

I would love to see an eventual meeting between Honaker & Fort Chiswell in state semis and Fort Chiswell to pull the win for obvious reasons. Nothing against Tiller but it’d be a little poetic karma if Fort Chiswell could knock them out after him leaving like that. I know the odds are virtually zero of that this match up occurs. I’m not even sure Honaker makes it to the semi’s.Fort Chiswell would take a miracle. 

Record since he's been there after the first year has steadily improved and established some consistency.  Even beefed up the schedule but so far haven't had that big game to turn the corner.  Farthest they've made it so far, and who knows anything could happen Saturday. They've got nothing to lose and everything to gain.  Could be interesting. It's enough to stop the bleeding of losing athletes to neighboring schools. 

Yes, very good group of young men.  Respectful and good character.  That's what it's all about.  

Just mentioning Creasy's name seems to get people fired up. Regardless of everyone's opinions on his QB abilities, Carter is a great young man that will be an asset to our area as an adult. I've seen on here a few times where people question his toughness. I can tell you he's one tough kid. He's been through to be so young on and off the field. 

I'm not going to pretend that Union is the only physical team out there, or that they're the only team that understands the word physicality. Graham has been pretty darn tough the last several years. I was actually surprised at how physical SH was. I expected them to be a little soft, but those LBs could lay the wood.
I think what most Bear fans are truly saying is that since 2011, Union has been incredibly consistent in their competitiveness and physicality. Are they the most physical team each and every year?...no. Are they in most of the games they play...yes. Just like you mentioned about the Richlands kids expecting to win, I think the kids from BSG and Appy are the same way. I believe the kids from Graham are too. In order to have a successful program, you have to instill that belief in the players. Mind over matter and the power of positive thinking goes a long way.

Just mentioning Creasy's name seems to get people fired up. Regardless of everyone's opinions on his QB abilities, Carter is a great young man that will be an asset to our area as an adult. I've seen on here a few times where people question his toughness. I can tell you he's one tough kid. He's been through to be so young on and off the field. 

I resend my thought it could be Mike Compton if he wanted it, he don’t want it 😂😂😂 if he’s accepted interim HC at UVA-Wise. 

Just mentioning Creasy's name seems to get people fired up. Regardless of everyone's opinions on his QB abilities, Carter is a great young man that will be an asset to our area as an adult. I've seen on here a few times where people question his toughness. I can tell you he's one tough kid. He's been through to be so young on and off the field. 

Just mentioning Creasy's name seems to get people fired up. Regardless of everyone's opinions on his QB abilities, Carter is a great young man that will be an asset to our area as an adult. I've seen on here a few times where people question his toughness. I can tell you he's one tough kid. He's been through to be so young on and off the field. 

I need to dig up my post on each M7 team’s fans for you SWD fans.
Rule #1- No one.  Absolutely no one is ever more physical or as physical as Union.  Evah!!!  Although they were complaining about RV’s dirty hits and tried to dox one of the RV kids after the game this year for being too physical with a Union player.
Graham has outmuscled and out- Unioned Union the past couple of seasons and it has killed them.  
Tazewell needs to understand that the sheer force, velocity, speed and physicality will be something they cannot comprehend nor witnessed in the history of Bulldog football.  In fact, if they had any sense they wouldn’t even show up.  Save themselves.😂
In all seriousness, the Bulldogs can’t win just by passing.  Union always has a good OL and DL. The game will be decided there.

It depends on the situation. Breeding was part of the current staff but how much input was he allowed to have? Tony Palmer was part of the staff under Mike Williams if I recall. Sometimes I think programs that are so rich in tradition do not accept outsiders all that well. I have no idea what kind of coach Breeding would make but I wouldn't overlook someone from Richlands. 

I may have the wrong impression, and I acknowledge the growth into possibly having both now. However, I believe when Palmer was hired, he embodied the leadership and community support part. I credit the scheming part initially to having great assistants. My opinion was that Mance was able to out coach Graham initially at a time when Graham was getting arguably better athletes. Let’s face it, even before the leverage of the transfer portal, there have been more college caliber athletes coming from the greater Bluefield area. Not only has the talent disparity widened, it is no coincidence that D. Palmer and other coaches have helped immensely on scheme and preparation. I don’t have knowledge specifically of the other coaching staff or longevity, but I know likely that Isabelle and Horton (not meaning others don’t), know football and strength and conditioning. Tony Palmer hasn’t had to be every where and everything. He has wisely delegated and improved by learning from the experience of his staff. Now success continues to breed success as athletes wanting to win continue to deepen the talent pool.

That's been my experience over the years, especially with school systems. The quicker the closing date, the more likely it's already filled!

That's a quick closing date. 

Well there you go. There's an outside person that could take the job at Richlands. 

If you get there by 12:30, you won't have any trouble with parking. Arrive after 1, and you're on your own! That's why Union people get there so early. Too lazy to walk a mile! haha

Probably a wise decision

He was picking Riverheads apart and had just ran for 40 yards before getting pile drived on his already injured shoulder in the 1st quarter against Riverheads.  I don't count that one.  Against Princeton, they put him under tremendous pressure too.  He has the utmost personal character and is a very respectable young man who doesn't get into one ounce of trouble either, the kind of kid you want leading your team win or lose.  

Worst outcome for Jamestown since the winter of 1610.

Tomorrow might be trouble but tonight won't be a problem.

Well there you go. There's an outside person that could take the job at Richlands. 

This was posted on Facebook last night:
Update on the New School from Branch (the architect/build and design company) and the School Board meeting. First, the timeline! Branch expects to have final plans ready in December. In March /April of 2024, they expect to break ground on the road and site work. August of 2024 final design and full construction starts. Summer of 2026 School opens its doors! This update was mainly on some of the sports facilities. The football stadium will be between 5000 and 7500 capacity. Ridgeview is 5000. The favored option appeared to be 6500 capacity. The Gym has a few options. One will hold over 2000 for basketball and 1680 for a 4 mat wrestling tournament.  The second was a sunken gym that split basketball courts. A third option of 3 basketball courts with all bleachers out was also proposed and branch will give a projected cost. The field house had three options, the accepted option will have both a home and visitor locker room with showers.
 
Also some early renderings shown. Search for Tass Robertson on Facebook to see them. 

I specifically asked Snake this question last year and his response, verbal and non- verbal, said he wasn’t interested in a return.