BearDawg

The leadership at the school would attack this if it were able. The town of big stone owns bullitt park. Town council would have to vote and budget for upgrades. I’m all for that. Don’t get me wrong please. The town is currently installing a youth baseball complex for tourneys soon. I pray that money generated from that could improve seating at Bullitt Park. 

The leadership at the school would attack this if it were able. The town of big stone owns bullitt park. Town council would have to vote and budget for upgrades. I’m all for that. Don’t get me wrong please. The town is currently installing a youth baseball complex for tourneys soon. I pray that money generated from that could improve seating at Bullitt Park. 

Oh ok.  Thanks 
Best of luck Saturday and hopefully you all bring a state title back to SWVA!!!

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Not true here in SWVA. Over the past 4 yrs. the games between Richlands and Union wasn't decided until very late in the fourth, or even overtime.  Union has the experience of for quarters no matter what happens in the first quarter.  GROUND & POUND with the crowd noise and the travel will win this game for the Bears, but they will have to control the clock for four full quarters, not just one, and I think they understand this. Go BEARS!!!!!

Somehow I think Turner may use a play or two different, seems like the playbook has been kept in the back pocket for this game

Chilhowie football Coach Chad Johnson's mother died unexpectedly Saturday. Please pray for Coach Johnson and his family during this difficult time. May God Bless the Johnson family.

Hopefully well never go back

Our team won state at Bullitt in 1992. I was at the 1996 game as well. You are exactly right on your assessment of the Surry co band. I’ve shared that story many times. They. Killed. It!  Very impressive routine. 

I'm sorry, Ryan.
BearDawg, was that the '96 State Championship? That was my first visit to Bullitt.  I parked at the Baptist Church and sat on portable bleachers in the NE end zone.  The best thing that day was watching Appy utterly dominate Surry County.  
The next best thing was watching the Surry County Band's half-time show.  It was awesome watching the distinctive style and tradition of the predominately African-American marching band.  At the beginning of the show, most fans were watching politely while a few idiots were mocking the band.  By the end, the band had the crowd on their feet and applauding in appreciation.  

Against Graham, I think Union tackled well in space. I think it is key this week against Appomattox. I think the linebacker play of Kennedy and Lane will help shut down the slant!! Secondary play will be big, but I agree Graves needs to be doubled. Somebody jamming him on the line and someone playing over top of him. I seen it against Graham towards the end of the game they walked Hamilton out on Cooke and had Qualls covering him over top. The front 7 is key I think, getting pressure on the QB and not allowing him to get free and limiting the big gains. I'm not predicting a score because I have seen very little of Appomattox. I do think Appomattox will be shell shocked traveling down to Bullitt Park and experiencing the atmosphere at the park. 
I think they will will run the ball well, the tandem of Mitchell, Owens, Jenkins, and Zirkle is going to be hard for any defense to stop. Also with Qualls and Polier capable of running the ball!!!!
GO BEARS!!!!!!

Bullitt Park!  Best home field advantage?  I played at Appy. Walking down those steps in the metal tip cleats felt amazing. And enjoyed seeing it after I graduated. Play at Bullitt vs PV and won a state title there. There is indeed magic in the Park. What are your thoughts as to some of the best stadiums that give their team the home field advantage?

Also be on the look out for any train horns laying around. From what I hear it's the only thing that scares Appomattox. They just might forfeit the game if they hear one.

Cooke is a great Athlete but if I'm picking between him or Graves I'm going with Graves. He is more of a playmaker from what I've seen in person and on film. And if he gets half a step on your secondary he's taking it to the house. Appomattox is well coached all the way around. They play smart, disciplined football but they can be beat. And Union has the best chance of anyone else in 2A to do that IMO. I think the 12th man will really make a difference in this game. Be as loud as you can for 48 minutes.

Giles fans, I have a question for you since you've seen both Graham and Appomattox. First, is Graves faster than Cooke? And second, is scruggs better than Allen? And if so, where?

His name is Patton O Jervis 

Anybody wanting to come cheer us on, come on. More than welcome to hang with us. I keep a couple seats next too me when I get there. Tonight, I saw Ridgeview, Tazewell, Lee, and Central in our stands so we r good with visitors. Safe travels. 

Man please do il save ya a seat brother!!

Charcoal marshmallows?

WTF, Graham is not or ever was overrated this season. That's disrespectful to Union & Graham to say that. Union beat the speediest offensive team in SWVA today, and impressively too. Yes, Union flat-out outplayed Graham on both sides of the ball, but that's just a testament to how skilled the players are & how well coached they are to shut down a fast Graham team. If Union plays the same way next week against Appomattox, they'll win the same way they did against Graham. No team that makes it this far is overrated.

Unfortunately I’m afraid that the bears have ran out of no competition. The G-men were badly over rated. I’ve said all along the bears are one dimensional. I don’t think we can make enough noise to distract the raiders!

That was a defeat from the dimensions of which no honor could be salvaged.  Graham played feckless, mentally weak football, and Union just gave ‘em an old fashioned woodshedding.  The team we played today will be a state champion with two more performances like that.
 
Give Appomattox Hell, Union, 1865-style.

Respect to you. 

I wasn't at the game, but the fact that Union held Graham scoreless, I have to put them as having the best defense in 2A. Bears knock off the Raiders next Saturday 28-24

So...uh...who’s saving me a seat and a spot at the fire? I’ll be there with bells on, and I’m bringing two of my Richlands cowbells to help make sure Appo hates what they’re about to be a part of.