Gridiron60

I thought Richlands beat Union last year.  Am I wrong?  Maybe he's referring to this year's game.  Who knows.  The way his post reads certainly isn't clear.

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

What I want to see and continue to see every week is for Tazewell to be able to control the line on offense more.  Give time to setup the pass instead of the QB running for his life.  Defensively Keep things sharp work on QB containment.  Also some points score would be nice.
Also on another note I would like to see Graham come out and be respectful and limit their trash talking although that may be asking for to much...

What would a football season be without the transfer conversation? With that said, Greg Mance would be best person to answer your questions or concerns jarhead!! Lol...... 
Just kidding. Im sure there is a rule somewhere but I dont know it. 

Random thoughts:
* I was a little bummed that this didn't come down to the final play, but I guess that had to end sometime. Still a good game though.
* Good crowd, but not as big as I thought it would be. Uncertain weather may have had something to do with that.
*Thankful that the weather held out for the most part. On the way over from Kingsport it rained pretty hard a couple of times.
*Thought at the half that Union was going to win unless they imploded with turnovers. They really just dominated both sides of the LOS, and probably should have been up 2-3 TD at the half.
*Really surprised Richlands had so much difficulty moving the football, especially on the ground. 
*Also surprised that Richlands punted to Mitchell after angling their first punt out of bounds. I have no idea why any opponent would ever willingly put the football in his hands. 
*Didn't understand why Mance didn't go for 2 after the TD. The way Union was grinding the football, possessions were going to be limited. 

" (5) Richlands.  I'm just putting Ernie Hicks here just to piss people off.  I really don't think Ernie Hicks is that bad, especially since the mountain running down the center of the field has been leveled, but it's my list and I say Richlands is 5th worst.  Prove me wrong.  :) "
This is one Blues fan you wont piss off about it.  I love Ernie because of the history and atmosphere, and it is home,  but it does need some work and updating...........especially the bathrooms and the visitor side seating.  I doubt there is much can be done for the seating because of the road behind it,  but a couple of port-a-potties would help and a concession stand of some sort.............and maybe a speaker or 2 would help also.  I sat over there a couple of years ago with my wife during one of the Richlands vs honaker games and got a whole new perspective on a game at Ernie.  It's great on the home side,  but not so much on the visitor side.  
Of course that can be said about 90% of the high school stadiums I've been too !

Unlike the list regarding the "best" places, this list is lengthy and cumbersome.
 
(1) Mount View.  Never have I seen a crowd shower an opposing marching band with beer bottles, beer cans, and tins of snuff.  And the dilapidated bleachers built onto an unsteady rock face are a sheer hazard, no matter how one looks at it.  The field was never adequately cut, especially if your team was faster than Mount View.  And after about 2 quarters, those poop brown and baby turd yellow uniforms are a visual nuisance.  Just an absymal setting, and this comes from a fan whose team slaughtered Mount View.
 
(2) Carroll County.  Worst field ever.  The number of injury timeouts I've seen for sprained ankles on Tommy Thompson field is staggering.  I sure hope it's improved in the last 8 years.
 
(3) Grayson County.  Second worst field ever, but also the second worst bleachers ever, so it's a real lose/lose.  You can tell the administration, on a county and school level, have little pride in that facility.
 
(4) Pocahontas.  The setting for their old stadium was absolutely gorgeous, in that clearing in a grove.  But the grass was never less than 8" high, and the bleachers were something out of a Stephen King novel.  It's a shame that such a beautiful backdrop was so poorly maintained.  I really wanted to like that place, but couldn't.
 
(5) Richlands.  I'm just putting Ernie Hicks here just to piss people off.  I really don't think Ernie Hicks is that bad, especially since the mountain running down the center of the field has been leveled, but it's my list and I say Richlands is 5th worst.  Prove me wrong.  :)

I think it'll be a one-score game, but I think it'll be in the mid-teens to mid-20s.  

All in gonna say is if Giles plays well they have a shot...Graham is a very good team

I agree winger, Beidleman and Ratcliffe need to be in the back field. I'm sure Willams and staff will realize that and make the change.

Congrats to Union they played a very good game last night! Richlands defense played a very good game but they can't be out on the field 80% of game. They are going to have to get something figured out on offense! #2 is going to have to just hit he's short routes and work the ball down the field as far as running the ball I seen some good runs from both rb's but if I was Mance I would go to T or power I and run it right down the field! I thought they was going to use #72, 45 & 44 some at rb last night would've been the night to do it! Richlands just put it behind you and get ready for Blacksburg in 2wks!!

BHC had Richlands under 100 yards of offense. When is last time Blues were held under 100 total yards?

I can't speak to their showing against GC, but they don't appear to have the talent this year that they've had the last several.

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.

Bluefield can hire me to recruit the locals. I go to games on Fridays and I'll consult all of you for your opinions. Can't lose

Our first home game as a Bear family did not disappoint. Union was strong and had a chance to put plenty more points on the board. But football happens and 16-7 is what we got. Seen a lot of good sportsmanship from both teams. Even the richlands kid that hit Owens after the whistle blew was helping people up and checked on turner after his injury. Fans afterward were polite as well. Great atmosphere   Now to address the prick calling my son and his teammates SOB's...Big man. Create a new account to hide behind and talk about kids. If the Bears were gearing up outside the stadium away from the flag and everyone's attention, get over it. Not any different than if they were in a locker room. Maybe you should worry about yourself and focus on the flag during the NA. My guess is you sat down in your kapernick jersey. Disappear pal. You're not wanted here haha. 

I said over on Preps that Richlands didn't look what they "should have" in many fans view, and GC is improved, certainly beyond what I thought they were.