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Any thoughts or predictions about tonight's game...hoping Graham's line looks better on both offense & defense than the Bluefield game. I'm hoping Graham by a touchdown or two. T minus about 30 minutes to kickoff!

Definitely prayers, hate to see any player injured especially out for the season.

I think everyone can agree Richlands should beat the Marions, Tazewells, Lebanons, & Virginia Highs of the world. My only point was on the games so far, they haven't been impressive as in the past. Either Richlands or Graham will take conference and both will go to the playoffs. Graham hasn't been as impressive either. They weren't as impressive at the Bfield game this year as last year. It's hard to gauge there talent level against Tazewell since it was so lopsided or Bluefield's since the beat Princeton handily. Princeton used to have a solid program. Not surprising the one kid transferred from there to Richlands this year. He'll end up on a team with a better record at least.

I'm not trying to ruffle feathers. It just seems the team isn't up to par as in past years from their performance at the games so far this season. Could be coaching , could be the loss of those seniors from last year, could be less talented players, could be just a couple of poor outings, could be nothing in particular. The Blacksburg game should be good & the defense may be able to contain them. If defense allows another 290 yards rushing & has to spend majority of time on the field then it might not turn out too well. Offense needs to step it up.

My Gmen definitely have some kinks to work out. Totally agree with your synopsis of coaching decisions especially second half. I'm worried about how we'll handle Giles on Friday. LOS is weak.

Mance needs to give Bluefield College recruiting tips, lol. Their program is in need of some serious help.

I guess we'll know after next Friday if Richlands has the defense to stop Blacksburg or vice versa. No hearsay in a final score. Since my cousin played football there, knows the program well, I put a little more stock in what he says. Like I said, hopefully a good, injury free game for both sides.

No clue, I would have to ask my cousin but that sucks if your brother takes your job. I don't know either personally just going on what my cousin said, He went to HS there & played. I agree about bleacher coaching but we are entitled to our opinions and who knows maybe I'm wrong. Richlands may have Blacksburg's number. We'll see, either way, hope it's a good game , no injuries. No ill will taken or intended either.

It might have a bit more to do with Richlands HC getting rid of the team's defensive coordinator of over two decades. When you're known for a consistently strong defense, you probably should leave it alone. That decision is catching up to them this year, just my opinion but my cousin is a former player and he said, worst decision ever. I think Blues will have a hard time with Blacksburg.

If only it had been 125 yards in the air against Union, giving up 290 yards on the ground I think the paper said, can't win games that way. Better tighten up a lot before Blacksburg. Got two weeks to get it together.

Richlands did not have a very good showing against GC even though Blues won. Too bad they dropped Abingdon from their schedule, last year's game was a good match up. Terrible rainy one but good game.

Spot on, GMen need huge improvements on lines especially during big games, doesn't really matter when you play a weak team but fix it before the Giles, Richlands, etc. or it makes for a long night.

A very long season if defense keeps giving up 290 yards & offense can't run or pass, get past Blacksburg, should have some easy wins maybe.

The better question is when is the last time Richlands defense gave up 290 yards?

I think most of the former Blues players know what is missing factor is and why the team is not fundamentally sound as in the past. Mance shook up his coaching last year and it's catching up to him. Maybe he can turn it around before the season gets too far along but I'm not too hopeful but also hope I'm wrong.