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Oops, sorry missed that post. Keep us updated, lol!

I believe Salem plays at 7pm Friday night.

Anyone from any school is welcome to post and comment on his or her team. It's not Union or Graham's fan's fault if others don't post or participate on the board. Geez I think after taking such ragging over his time at Gate City, Akers has had a phenomenal season as HC at Holston. I think they beat PH. I don't see them getting by Galax though. I could be wrong.

I think they have scrimmaged. Hopefully, it's a good game. I'm sure Graham.and Ridgeview will be well.prepared. Hopefully, GMen don't take Ridgeview lightly and bring their A game.

I get cell.service there. My carrier is Sprint/T-Mobile.

I like an announcer who relays what's happening on the field especially for those less knowledgeable like myself. Maybe you're just used to a mediocre PA guy, lol. JK

What’s wrong with our PA announcer? He does a great job in my opinion.

That is a very stupid rule. Graham only has three coaches that work for the school system I believe. I get the premise behind wanting teachers as coaches but you won’t always have qualified teachers who are also qualified to coach. There has to be a happy medium.

I want to know who’s been benched, lol. I’m just nosy that way.

Wish Beavers the best of luck! I’d like to see them bring home the state title.

Roberts does a great job on the field. He’s a definite asset. Graham is truly a team effort even though some obviously get more recognition than others, They all make it work when they’re on the field. They were like a well oiled machine yesterday. I hate the Sawyers’s boy got injured. He had come a long way this season as far as improving.

Thank goodness, I thought was the only one 😂

Maybe they just want starters to get more reps & fine tune areas that need it…I’m no coach so maybe my take on leaving them in is all wrong. Maybe it’s common practice and Turner and Palmer are just different from other coaches. I’m not saying coaches that starters in even in a blowout are bad, it’s I just observe Turner not doing it after many others did.

You get no argument from me on Coach Turner. I agree he’s one of the best & well respected. I believe Union will have their day and go on to win a state championship. Union is a contender every year in the playoffs. I just think a lot of PV/Appy got spoiled by winning so many 1A titles & expected Union to do the same right off the bat. That’s just my take on it.

I would like to add an observation about Coach Turner from yesterday’s game. In many games this season once Graham pulled starters, some teams left in their starters to score against our JV. I suppose to make the score look more respectable or to prove their varsity was superior to our JV. Coach Turner did not do that. I have great respect for him for that plus he runs a very good program, period (from an outsider’s perspective).

Tony is the heart & soul of that program and turned it around. He has surrounded himself with a great staff and the kids love playing for him. They most definitely would run through a brick wall for him, figuratively speaking. I hope, like you, the momentum carries on for years. Tony is a class act on & off the field.

Isabelle was a great add to the Graham coaching staff. His son is going to be a special player. I look forward to watching him develop over the next couple years.

I think Tony Palmer is an excellent head coach and had quality personnel in place prior to the addition to Dennis Palmer. I do think he brought a new dynamic to Graham’s defense and helped mold it into the powerhouse it seems to evolved into but that couldn’t have happened without Tony & other coaches buying into it. It’s long been said by many, Dennis Palmer is a defensive mastermind. Of course, having talent that’s coachable is always a plus. I have always believed Mance getting rid of Palmer lead to the downward spiral of the Blue Tornado. I dare say a lot of Richlands people feel the same way. I think the coaching staff in conjunction with talent has helped propel Graham into a solid winning program. Kids love Tony & the other coaches. They have fun & play hard for them, That’s what it’s all about…memories for a lifetime. Football is so much more than a game.

Bluefield did not plan well or adjust on defense against Ridgeview and it nearly cost them the game. I guarantee Rex & Snake will have Graham’s defense well prepared for Ridgeview and will make adjustments as needed. Graham’s defense is clicking on all cylinders right now. If Ridgeview slings it up deep too many times, Bradshaw will have at least one pick 6. Ridgeview should take advantage of Graham’s biggest weakness, the kickoff team. They haven’t cost us a game but in a close one, they could.

I think the player that gets most lost in these conversations is Zach Blevins, Graham’s QB. I don’t know how many times he appeared sacked and squirmed loose to get major yardage, a TD, or manage just enough to get a needed first down. I honestly think he’s the best all around athlete on the team. I’m not taking away from the others at all. Meadows without a doubt, defensive player of the year and Bradshaw offensive player by default I think if Graham wins the region but without Blevins at QB, I’m not sure Graham would have had the season they have.

Why would you replace a coach who has never had a losing regular season? Turner is one of the best head coaches in SWVA. Union is a very good program and I get nauseous every time Graham has to play them, lol. Union would be plain dumb is get rid of him.

Says the guy who joined the board tonight, lol.No one denied Graham had transfers. Kids transfer all the time for various reasons not related to football like a parents’ job. Even if they do transfer for football, who cares? I don’t begrudge any kid wanting to go where he thinks is the best fit for himself even if it’s not Graham. Did you join the board just to address this issue that obviously bothers you, lol? ((Big Hug)) Feel better?

I doubt that will be a problem for Appomattox. I don’t see Glenvar winning but I could be wrong.

I believe this is the first time Graham & Ridgeview have ever played. I have to digest today’s game & last night’s Ridgeview win before commenting on this game.

Graham beat Union playing Union’s kind of game. Hats off to the coaching staff. Defense was lights out except for a few plays. Offense just keep pounding it to get first downs, nothing fancy. The kickoff team is our greatest weakness in my unprofessional opinion. Line play definitely one of strengths. Hats off to Union, they’re still a solid team and Lomax even though they held him in check is still a beast of a player.