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http://www.bdtonline.com/sports/richlands-pulls-away-from-dogs/article_60258b82-ab19-11e7-bf09-83856f0f7ca8.html
 
according to 

http://www.bdtonline.com/sports/richlands-pulls-away-from-dogs/article_60258b82-ab19-11e7-bf09-83856f0f7ca8.html
 
according to 

G98.7, g98radio.com or Kicks 107.7 
that is if you're referring to the Tazewell game 

McClung was unreal tonight. But Martin was the next best player on the floor. I know Ervin has offers but Martin has been a better player on two occasions Graham and Gate City faced off this year. Hopefully he'll get some looks from some colleges.  

McClung was unreal tonight. But Martin was the next best player on the floor. I know Ervin has offers but Martin has been a better player on two occasions Graham and Gate City faced off this year. Hopefully he'll get some looks from some colleges.  

I was at the top of the stairs. There was a hard foul by a Gate City defender on Baker from Graham. Next thing I know two fans are going crazy at each other and the GC coach was jawing back and forth with a Graham fan. The police kicked one of the fans that were going at each other out of the game. 

https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19850412&id=fftNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lIsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6683,1802529&hl=en
Porter from Pulaski would have to be on any list. Not many McDonald's All American's from SWVA. 

https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19850412&id=fftNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lIsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6683,1802529&hl=en
Porter from Pulaski would have to be on any list. Not many McDonald's All American's from SWVA. 

If I'm Virginia High I run the ball until Graham stops me. I think Graham is better in the back half of their defense than the front 7. I don't think they're weak in the front 7.. but I think their secondary is really talented. Vineyard is a great LB but overall I think the secondary is their strength. Plus up front Virginia High is just BIG. I think their best chance to win this game is to keep the ball out of Allen, Lester, and Cooke's hands. I was impressed with Virginia High's depth at RB and their QB actually reminds me of Ben Meade, Grahams qb last year. Should be a good one Thursday. 

V High is super deep and really big up front. Graham is a little more athletic. It's gonna come down to qb play and if taymon can get loose. I will say this though, Grahams depth hurt them some late in the season last year. The kids coming off the field with hands on hips and worn down. It'll be interesting to see this year with the bulk of their more challenging games here at the end of their schedule. 
Graham 28 Vhigh 21

A lot of people doubted the dogs, thought Richlands would win by 40 etc. Tazewell played tough against a much larger team that had a 40 more kids than their 21. I think Richlands is better than what you think... and many people thought Tazewell would go 0-10 this year. I see the dogs winning 3, maybe even 4 games. Best of luck to both teams moving forward. 

A lot of people doubted the dogs, thought Richlands would win by 40 etc. Tazewell played tough against a much larger team that had a 40 more kids than their 21. I think Richlands is better than what you think... and many people thought Tazewell would go 0-10 this year. I see the dogs winning 3, maybe even 4 games. Best of luck to both teams moving forward. 

I would end up choosing Tazewell. Seems like they are slowly improving while GC is going backwards.

How about a Top 4 or 5 coaches in the area last 30 years?
Or best 4 or 5 teams that didn't win it all? The 01 Graham team and the Richlands team that Bradley Strong was a senior are two that come to mind. I thought both of those would win state. 

What kind of things are you looking for Ryan? I haven't got a chance to listen to the podcast yet. More current topics like this season or just general discussion stuff?
 
Best HS game you've ever attended? Most surprising upset you've seen in person? Biggest letdown?

Richlands in all fairness had an unreal schedule.. and they're record is exactly what it should be. 1-3... but they're better than a 1-3 football team. I know that those kids pound the weight room hard and that it's not a lack of coaching, preparation, etc. They'll be just fine, they'll get back on track and finish out the rest of the season with anywhere from 0 to 2 losses imo.
 
I will ask this question though... how hard do you think it is for a high school O-Line to go from passing the ball 30+ times a game and not really having a running attack to becoming a balanced or run dominate team? It's a different mind set and different approach. Your first step run blocking is forwards.. and for the Tornadoes I think that this better balanced approach has some adjusting to. They'll be fine and wouldn't surprise me if they even won out.. but thoughts on that?
 

Richlands in all fairness had an unreal schedule.. and they're record is exactly what it should be. 1-3... but they're better than a 1-3 football team. I know that those kids pound the weight room hard and that it's not a lack of coaching, preparation, etc. They'll be just fine, they'll get back on track and finish out the rest of the season with anywhere from 0 to 2 losses imo.
 
I will ask this question though... how hard do you think it is for a high school O-Line to go from passing the ball 30+ times a game and not really having a running attack to becoming a balanced or run dominate team? It's a different mind set and different approach. Your first step run blocking is forwards.. and for the Tornadoes I think that this better balanced approach has some adjusting to. They'll be fine and wouldn't surprise me if they even won out.. but thoughts on that?
 

Richlands in all fairness had an unreal schedule.. and they're record is exactly what it should be. 1-3... but they're better than a 1-3 football team. I know that those kids pound the weight room hard and that it's not a lack of coaching, preparation, etc. They'll be just fine, they'll get back on track and finish out the rest of the season with anywhere from 0 to 2 losses imo.
 
I will ask this question though... how hard do you think it is for a high school O-Line to go from passing the ball 30+ times a game and not really having a running attack to becoming a balanced or run dominate team? It's a different mind set and different approach. Your first step run blocking is forwards.. and for the Tornadoes I think that this better balanced approach has some adjusting to. They'll be fine and wouldn't surprise me if they even won out.. but thoughts on that?
 

This is a toss up game for sure.
Tazewell beats Montcalm in a scrimmage
Hurley beats Montcalm
Tazewell beats Riverview
Hurley beats Riverview
Who knows. Tazewell has some play makers and they really don't quit playing. I've been impressed with the way they keep going for 4 quarters. If it is a close game in the 4th, Tazewell could pull it out. Covering Mullins is a tough task and if Blevins gets a little time to get him the ball.........
I hope the young Tazewell team can get some great fan support, it's the first home game for them after a tough 5 road game schedule.