Devil's Advocate

Congratulations to the Team!! 
It was a nice thought to believe Coach Akers' former kicking expertise had anything to do with the exceptional pressure packed field goal to win the game.   But, it was the Team who gave Gate City the chance to win at the end.
Another no quit performance by the Gate City Team on the road. It looked bleak again when Lee High completed a 72 yard touchdown pass play with 2:43 left to go and taking the momentum with the game tying two point conversation.
However, the no quit Blue Devils moved the length of the field with only one timeout with a combination of running and passing plays putting them in a position to win with a super kick at the end with only one second on the clock.
Both the offense and defense overall played well.  The Team had 309 yards of offense with 239 yards of rushing along with 19 first downs and only one punt. 
 
 

Congratulations to the Team!! 
It was a nice thought to believe Coach Akers' former kicking expertise had anything to do with the exceptional pressure packed field goal to win the game.   But, it was the Team who gave Gate City the chance to win at the end.
Another no quit performance by the Gate City Team on the road. It looked bleak again when Lee High completed a 72 yard touchdown pass play with 2:43 left to go and taking the momentum with the game tying two point conversation.
However, the no quit Blue Devils moved the length of the field with only one timeout with a combination of running and passing plays putting them in a position to win with a super kick at the end with only one second on the clock.
Both the offense and defense overall played well.  The Team had 309 yards of offense with 239 yards of rushing along with 19 first downs and only one punt. 
 
 

Congratulations to the Team!! 
It was a nice thought to believe Coach Akers' former kicking expertise had anything to do with the exceptional pressure packed field goal to win the game.   But, it was the Team who gave Gate City the chance to win at the end.
Another no quit performance by the Gate City Team on the road. It looked bleak again when Lee High completed a 72 yard touchdown pass play with 2:43 left to go and taking the momentum with the game tying two point conversation.
However, the no quit Blue Devils moved the length of the field with only one timeout with a combination of running and passing plays putting them in a position to win with a super kick at the end with only one second on the clock.
Both the offense and defense overall played well.  The Team had 309 yards of offense with 239 yards of rushing along with 19 first downs and only one punt. 
 
 

Grapeape is not for the Gate City kids. 
His first statement when he started this topic proves his real intent.  And I quote, "Word is that the GC coaches have guaranteed victory! 😂". 
Who would put that online if you wanted your team to win?  Everyone knew the game might be close and he just wanted to stir up the other team and give them motivation.  
He does not want Gate City to win.  His only intent is to harass, bully, discriminate and give retaliation to Coach Akers.
 
 

Seems like a lot of crazy comebacks tonight

Amen. I said same thing when Union played over there, GC does not quit. Shame they couldn't close it out.

Teams that give up on their coach don’t fight like that...

Well crap I'm a Union fan and never rooted so hard for Gate City

Grapeape is not for the Gate City kids. 
His first statement when he started this topic proves his real intent.  And I quote, "Word is that the GC coaches have guaranteed victory! 😂". 
Who would put that online if you wanted your team to win?  Everyone knew the game might be close and he just wanted to stir up the other team and give them motivation.  
He does not want Gate City to win.  His only intent is to harass, bully, discriminate and give retaliation to Coach Akers.
 
 

A player on the G.C. team is raising money this season for childhood cancer research.
You callously use metastasized cancer as a metaphor to describe his Coach because you feel he's incompetent.
The arrogance and sense of entitlement has gone from amusing and annoying to disturbing and reprehensible.  
You seem to be a bright, intelligent, and humorous guy.  But spewing this vitriol about a good and decent man does not "unconditionally support the kids."  It only undermines the program and teaches them to behave poorly as adults.
 
 
 

GC fans who live there and attend every game say it’s the coaches. Random guys on the internet from every place but GC who have never been to a game say it’s a cycle. Obviously the Scott County School Board agrees with us GC folk, because Mr. Akers’ replacement is already on the sideline. I, along with thousands of other GC fans, will continue to unconditionally support the kids. As for my opinions on Mr. Akers, I will continue to accurately depict his incompetence - just as anyone would if this cancer metastasized on your program. 

Gate City had 265 of rushing, 197 yards of passing, 16 first downs and only one punt in their lost to Marion.  Yes, they did have 9 fumbles and lost 2 of these at critical times in the first half.  However, with the offense they play, split back veer, which is option football the chance for fumbling is greater than other offenses.  Even in their lost to Ridgeview, Gate City moved the ball with a player who rushed for over a hundred yards.  In other games they came out ready to play and took leads against both Abingdon and Sullivan South who are larger schools.  I have not seen any quit this year in Gate City in any player or coach.  Next to Richlands, they play the toughest 2A schedule in the region and every week they come out and do their best.  Hats off to Marion, for making an incredible play at the end of an exciting game.
 

Gate City had 265 of rushing, 197 yards of passing, 16 first downs and only one punt in their lost to Marion.  Yes, they did have 9 fumbles and lost 2 of these at critical times in the first half.  However, with the offense they play, split back veer, which is option football the chance for fumbling is greater than other offenses.  Even in their lost to Ridgeview, Gate City moved the ball with a player who rushed for over a hundred yards.  In other games they came out ready to play and took leads against both Abingdon and Sullivan South who are larger schools.  I have not seen any quit this year in Gate City in any player or coach.  Next to Richlands, they play the toughest 2A schedule in the region and every week they come out and do their best.  Hats off to Marion, for making an incredible play at the end of an exciting game.
 

Gate City lost by one score and had a legitimate chance to win at the end after coming back from a huge hole.  And you’re talking about them getting their asses kicked?
 
With fans like these, who needs enemies?  Maybe a decade more of losing seasons will finally give your ilk the proper perspective over a game played by children.  It’s shameful and pathetic.

Kids transfer from schools every year , that is a fact of life you must learn to except or be pissed off all the time. With the demographics of Virginia changing a State champion from our end of Virginia is going to become as rare as it is from Northeast Tn. I'm not expecting a champion this year from S.W. Va. ( I hope some schools can prove me wrong and I'll gladly eat that crow) this season and to transfer just for a shot at a title is a little selfish, but you are dealing with 16 & 17 year old kids and parents that give them anything they want. With that being said if they transfer within the rules the adults have to make the decision to act like an adult or behave worse that the kid that left. Be a adult and just realize times are different now. 

FOOTBALL SEASON IS NEARING
 
 
The Blues haters have come out of their den of hibernation
 
The G-Men are prancing, Cousin is dancing
 
The Bulldogs are still in their house,  "is this the year, is this the year?"
 
The Tigers are growling, their meat locker has been raided
 
The Bears are still in BSG, are they still in Union?
 
The Gate City Blue Devils, will their  train horn have an awesome year, or "a devil of a year?"
 
Oh my, oh my what will the season bring--
 
This "ole soul" can't predict, but hoping my Blues will click!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alright guys let's not get too carried away with this!! LOL...  Remember the game will be played with 11 players not 7 and they'll have pads on this fall.  Which can make a big difference.  Not a real big fan of 7 on 7 tends to build too much hype.  Especially for those of us that can't wait to get started. I believe the defensive side of the ball will be the biggest question mark for both Graham and Richlands this year. 

Collier from Gate City will be a four year starter this year. 

Sounds...Carlockian.