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Gridiron60

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  1. Thanks! I may be confusing him with the City Manager for Bluefield, WV. I stand corrected. With that said, seems like the dude & supervisors are on a big power trip.
  2. I wonder what it would take to ship them both out of Tazewell County 😂😂😂.
  3. If he graduated from TCPS , that’s news to me. If he is a Tazewell County native, I stand corrected.
  4. Posted by Erik Robinson-very well said, sir! The past few weeks have been difficult at best. I’ve heard from many of you—those who support the upcoming football schedule and those who do not—and I want to thank everyone who took the time to share their opinion. Whether we agree or not, your feedback matters, and I’ve done my best to receive it with respect and consideration. Unfortunately, there have also been public accusations and assumptions made by individuals who haven’t taken the time to ask questions or understand the full context. That kind of approach doesn’t help us move forward. My commitment has always been to open communication, even when the conversations are difficult. This was not a decision made lightly. Dr. Stacy and I remained in direct communication with the City of Bluefield up until the final night before the announcement went out. My fellow board members went above and beyond in the effort to find a responsible, workable solution. Together, we explored every possible path to reach a two-year agreement that would meet the needs of all parties. In the end, we had to make a decision based on what will best serve our students, our programs, and the long-term future of our school system. I have two children entering their senior year. This decision impacts them directly. Just as there have been difficult conversations in our community and in your homes, I’ve had to face the same hard conversations in mine. In the end, I had to ask myself—what kind of leader would I be, what kind of person would I be—if I asked others to make sacrifices I wasn’t willing to make myself? This will be a heavy lift, and there will be challenges and bumps along the way. But it’s also a chance to begin something new—to build fresh traditions, reignite school spirit, and give our students a place that truly feels like home. We’re grateful for the past partnership previously shared with the City of Bluefield. Personally, I will always have fond memories of my time playing for the G-Men at Mitchell Stadium, but it’s time to move forward—toward something that reflects who we are and where we’re going. Over the next few months, we’ll be working hard to make this season one to remember. We are resilient. It’s time to come together as a community, find solutions to the challenges ahead, and turn a difficult moment into a year full of growth, pride, and unforgettable memories for our students. Welcome Home, G-Men!
  5. Bingo! TCPS passed an audit. Can the TCBOS pass one? Can they validate the need of every expense in their budget? Can we have someone grill Mr. Young like they did when they summoned Chris Stacy to answer ridiculous questions and “cross examined” him like he was some infamous white collar criminal. Stacy is from here, Young is an outsider , ‘Nuff said!
  6. But hey, Tazewell County employees are getting a bonus why worry about losing money elsewhere?
  7. He played with my buddy’s nephew on a travel team. According to my buddy, kid is going to be a phenomenal and is starting QB as freshman at Honaker. Like you said, he might not break out this year but definitely next year for sure as he gets varsity experience under his belt. I don’t know if Graham will have any breakout freshman but they’ve got some talent that can definitely be developed in that group including the younger Palmer kid.
  8. I was told Graham wanted to play the Tazewell game at Graham on Saturday like others but were told no. I can’t vouch for the validity of that but I think it’s a pretty reliable source.
  9. What we have folks is a failure to communicate… Nah, actually what we have is grown men with personal agendas that couldn’t care less about kids. The.End.
  10. Hey, maybe this will be Travis’s breakout season, lol! Seriously though, I think this is Union’s year to dominate Region D. I’m not sure if anyone makes it by Glenvar with their QB though. He’s a special talent.
  11. Still impressive!
  12. So the middle school team went 6-1 against HS teams at Princeton? That’s pretty impressive!
  13. Graham was there but Roberts / Lilly who alternated duties last year at QB were both at camps. Not sure but guessing the younger Palmer kid filled in as QB since he was QB for middle school team last year.
  14. This was definitely one of the best games. Glenvar QB is exceptional but Graham defense gave him all he could handle. It was more what a championship should be than the actual championship.
  15. I don’t know but maybe share your ideas with someone who can get things accomplished. I definitely think using Voc-tech kids would be a smart idea. They’ve done several projects around county.
  16. Now, come on, that’s a state of art, architectural genius facility…especially visitor’s locker room.
  17. The one disadvantage in that 2022 game for Ridgeview was coaching. I’d put Graham’s staff up against any staff in SWVA. It wouldn’t have mattered what offensive adjustments RV could have made, Snake would have countered them. The Jimmy & Joes matter but so does the coaching. Graham puts in the work in the offseason and I’m not sure many area programs do that consistently.
  18. That too!
  19. If Marson really wanted to keep Graham playing at Mitchell, he would have gotten the city board to offer two year contract as in the past.
  20. Does anyone know if the board of supervisors goes above the minimum amount required by the state or do they give TCPS the minimum required? Many counties give more than the minimum but I wasn’t sure if our BOS does.
  21. They actually just voted on the five year contracts within the past months is my understanding.
  22. To be fair, include Richlands in that request. All schools should receive equal treatment.
  23. Here’s a video that was posted as they were finishing up on the field. I’ll try to find an aerial photo. I seem to remember someone flying a drone overhead & posting it. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bo6hSKCZq/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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