Correct me if I'm wrong, but the school board has the final approval on all assistants, and I do understand the reason for that, but that is correct is it not?
The principals make recommendations on coaching assignments and board approves them; that’s my understanding. I’d say it would be rare that the board would go against the principal’s recommendation. In this case, I would presume, the principal & head coach discussed likely OC & DC and once said guys have agreed to take the positions , they will be approved.
We'll find out how good Graham is this Friday when they play Bluefield.
Bluefield wins is my guess. I hope I’m wrong but Graham hasn’t played enough to gel yet in my opinion. I mean, they’ve had a benefit game. They’ve got to get some more games in before I give them the nod in the SWD. Do I think they ultimately win the SWD? Most likely but they’re not likely to be clicking really well for a few more games.
I get that OC and DC are a big hire but the issue the guy Davis wants hopefully teaches a class that has an opening at Richlands or works outside of the school. Assistant coaches only get paid $3000 ish you got to have a job to go with it.
Tazewell County has plenty of long term subs at the moment. There should be a job somewhere in the system for a new assistant hire.
I also remember a particular year on the Blues when a particular player was awarded postseason accolades for defensive play based upon size and speed, even though he was only used sparingly, missing games, and was well behind one of his teammates in tackles. Just my two cents, not discounting the other examples.
I believe that we see appreciable improvement. There’s no where to go, but up.
I believe it will take a couple of seasons to get things turned around but I could see a huge step up next compared to this year. I'm just anxious to see who the DC & OC will be and if the Big R gains any new players not currently at Richlands.
Agree with the above except leaving off a Div 1 kid (one of only a few in Class 2) in Marion's Coe. There's no way there are 4 better defensive ends in Virginia's Class 2 than Coe.
Did he make 1st team All-Region? I can’t recall without looking it up. If he didn’t , then he couldn’t be considered for All-State. I agree, he should have gotten recognition.
You mean "the greater Bluefield area", make sure you get it right!!
I think Graham's defense will be flat out nasty next year. Looking forward to see how Cambell Fix is utilized on offense. Watched him play basketball the other night, that kid is very athletic and fast.
I think he’ll be a super fun kid to watch develop the next three years. I enjoyed watching him play football this year.
I personally didnt think the offense was the problem last year. They were not going to win a shoot out but they were not the reason they lost games. #17 is the best player on their team and I thought they did a pretty good job trying to get him the ball. He played some RB TE and WR that is who you build the offense around. Now that defense had more holes in it than a screen door. That should be the first priority. I know most people think his brother will be coming over from Graham which my help but Richlands doesnt have the cats to send 6 or 7 every play and play cover 0 in the back end so unless he has something else in his tool belt that wont help much either. I dont know what side of the ball Davis specializes in but first thing he has to figure out is DC or OC which ever he isnt going to do then he needs to go find a good OL guy. Richlands used to be pretty good in that department last year was hard to watch.
I'm pretty sure Davis DC at Richlands after Mance let Snake go.
We'll trade 5 assistants to Graham for Jennings. Have to see what Richlands has to offer before I can make a trade with them. Lol
Y'all have so many assistants you could probably make a trade with Tazewell too and still have plenty. But do the backpacks come with the assistants? If not, no deal! 🤣🤣
Okay, some have mentioned DC possibilities but what about OC? Does he try to bring Aaron Lowe back? A current assistant? Someone totally different? Maybe one of Union's forty assistants is looking to relocate? 🤣
(We have to keep the thread alive to outdo the one who shall not be named. 🤣😂).
I would say under. We have to be close to finding out who the coach is — and I expect it will quiet down after that. Lol
No, then we have to debate who will be the OC & DC and take bets if JM will be hands off and let the new HC, well, coach. This thread has so much more life. 🤣
It would have been done in executive session, in private, I think.
That’s what I was thinking too. Personnel issues aren’t discussed in open meeting. It will probably be common knowledge in 24-48 hours if they hired someone.
Actually you beat 10 someone’s so technically makes you 10-10 on the season! .500 to end the season, not too shabby. You even beat out the Walmart Warriors! 👊
Facebook shut down the Radford football group where she had been streaming
I’m surprised they hadn’t shut it down before now. I remember a couple years ago another person got in trouble for doing that. I bet it has something to do with NFHS or VHSL rules or illegally broadcasting. I’m just speculating, I don’t really know. It’s kind of a shame to shut the group down. They could have just removed the videos of the games that were streamed without shutting down the group.
I’ve been away from the area for a long time, but I used to despise Pennington when Don Williams was there due to them holding back players to create an advantage.
No worries, hold backs still.happen in SWVA, lol. I don't know how prevalent it is but it happens.
I want to know why Glenvar is 6th. Shouldn't Glenvar be 2nd behind Radford according to one guy on this board? I said this on the other board. The best team we played all year was Graham. I don't care what Calpreps says.
Thanks! I've always found you to be a straightshooter and Radford folks would definitely know better than any of us Joe Schmoes which team played you the closest.
Congratulations to Bobcat Nation , State Champions! West is best!
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A bit compared to VA which probably has 50+ schools in each class.