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would be a nice tribute to the to the other half of the contributing community, but what do you do about seating?  no way you sit together (soccer).  considering the old man in yellow flying the 2-finger salute for whatever reason yesterday, it would/could be just as bad if not worse.   bullitt park is a special place, but considering the history, it's not been as special to Union as it was to PV or even App for that matter.  I don't think Union's issue of getting out of the region will be solved by switching venues.  That gap is wider than 4 miles between stadiums,  and shows no sign of slowing down until WV expands to encompass Graham.  They're consistent as any program ever was.  Their play is nearing what PV and App did in the 90's like it or not.  If they can pull it off again this season, then it's dang close.

Honaker showing some signs of struggle the past few weeks, not so much yesterday, but ph and rr(x2).  I'm on the side of Galax being tested by bigger and better while improving throughout the season giving them a little advantage.  May be wrong and I hope so because I'd like to see Region D bring 2 home.

They can't be loud at home,  might as well do it on the road. 

Graham and Union have played 12 times. Graham has won 6, Union has won 6. 
Grahams record at Bullitt Park is 4-2. Unions record at Mitchell is 4-2. 
 
You can’t draw up a better rivalry. 

Glenvar running the ball,  simply blocking down and kicking out but then they quit doing it. Head scratcher. Coverage for defense atrocious at times.  Lucky isn't worse.
Thinking o.c. is Stevie wonder, d.c. ray Charles,  talking to Roy orbison and Ronnie Millsaps in the booth. 

Glenvar running the ball,  simply blocking down and kicking out but then they quit doing it. Head scratcher. Coverage for defense atrocious at times.  Lucky isn't worse.
Thinking o.c. is Stevie wonder, d.c. ray Charles,  talking to Roy orbison and Ronnie Millsaps in the booth. 

As long as vh$l gets their money,  they don't care.  Whoever wins,  take that sneaky, wardrobe swapper, Tazewell fireball, to combat the Radford Karen's. 

Weekly Recap
BIG TALK- Richland rumors, we take a look at some potential names and give a thumbs up or down as to why they will or won't get the job. Plus our top two candidates.
 
Stump the Crig- Lost cars and Seeing through walls
 
REGION FINALS BREAKDOWN
Tale of the tape on each team.
Keys to Victory for each team.
Final predictions with scores.
 

The Reg D winner needs a strong AD to make the case to the VHSL to ensure it gets moved in case the powers that be at Radford try to keep it at Radford. I hope the people at Radford don't put up an argument and move the game. The Glenvar game should not be played at Radford.
If you are a Reg D team coming to Radford and Radford didn't move it, I would do the same. Get there early and set on home side. Warning to all Region D fans, if played at Radford, the power Karen's will be there at the gate trying to direct you to the non home side. Legally, they can't do that, but they will try to intimidate you. They can't stop you from setting on Radford side. 

Radford is good indeed this season.  Who they played that should have given them a game or had a chance of beating them?  Best shot was Appo with some ball control offense but the Raider Defense was a little suspect.  Glenvar part 2 will be about like part 1.  Their Qb is an absolute athlete with all the intangibles but Defense will have to step up  to get all the way to Salem and have a chance.  Watching Radford defense, I'm not sure of the percentage but of the few games I've seen they stick 6 or so in the box and send them nearly every play.  Disruptive, yes but dangerous as well because when someone breaks the line, they gone and your db's on an island with little to no help.  Can't tell on film but maybe they have 4-5 studs playing db and just don't care or Crist is completely out of the picture as OC and DC and letting his people do their jobs.  It'll be interesting from here on out that's for sure.

I think at this stage they may have already adjusted.  Someone said it already, it's not their first rodeo but back to back to back in 2A will test their limitations.  Someone having a defense that is physical enough to do it four quarters is a rarity these days but if they have an offense that can jump on them and get out by a couple of scores to force them out of their element and pass a little more, it could happen.  They're so good at moving the ball and eating clock, and their Defense isn't bad either but we'll see.

I think at this stage they may have already adjusted.  Someone said it already, it's not their first rodeo but back to back to back in 2A will test their limitations.  Someone having a defense that is physical enough to do it four quarters is a rarity these days but if they have an offense that can jump on them and get out by a couple of scores to force them out of their element and pass a little more, it could happen.  They're so good at moving the ball and eating clock, and their Defense isn't bad either but we'll see.

GW and Galax are no slouches and have a history of winning and I'm a Region C guy. I hope Galax wins the whole thing, but Honaker is "Radfordish" on offense and GW/Galax will have one heck of a time beating them. I know Sussex, Essex and Altavista are good and I have no idea if they beat Honaker...IF Honaker is the team from the west, but I promise you this, Honaker will score......alot, win or lose even if it's Essex. They have a dynamic and explosive Offense at the Class 1 level. 
If Galax doesn't win it, I will root for Honaker because I like Tiller. Tiller is a heck of a coach. I've always liked him going back to his time at F.Chiswell.

Essex or Sussex may have a say on whether Galax wins the whole thing. Thing is GW is no slouch and I feel either will beat the Region D winner. 

I recognized the sarcasm and agree completely that the path is tougher. My only argument is that every region in almost every classification legitimately only has two teams that can compete at the state level year in and out. 

I think at this stage they may have already adjusted.  Someone said it already, it's not their first rodeo but back to back to back in 2A will test their limitations.  Someone having a defense that is physical enough to do it four quarters is a rarity these days but if they have an offense that can jump on them and get out by a couple of scores to force them out of their element and pass a little more, it could happen.  They're so good at moving the ball and eating clock, and their Defense isn't bad either but we'll see.

Graham and Union match up really well this year. First time in a while that they may be equal on overall team speed and athletic ability. I give Union the edge on the line, but that's not a gimmie either. Unlike years past, I don't see Graham having the same level of dual threat at the QB spot.
I understand that Clements is healthy and available this go around and that will be an obvious factor. I see the Bears focusing on the run with a possible spy on Clements from a rearranged defensive unit along with some periodic blitzes on the QB. I'm not sure how Clements will be utilized this week. I noticed some wildcat against GC, but I don't think that will be as affective against the Bears D. I see him getting productive yards from misdirection or catching out of the backfield. Bears will have to tackle well in space or he's going to the house.
Defending the passing attack of Tazewell was incredibly helpful for Union, and will give them much more confidence defending the pass against Graham. Very interested to see the O and D strategy for the GMen this week. How do they change things around having Clements back? On the flip side, how will Union strategize on D to contain him?
This will be a chess match for sure.

Could be...

This game will be decided by the man behind the scenes that puts in the unappreciated work. He never complains, but he does like to have a smoke here and there, but never the occasional beer when behind the wheel. This is the bus driver. He will decide this. If Graham comes on the field in the wrong uni's, he's turning the keys over. If Union gets a penalty on the first play, he's turning the ignition.  The man does not play around. He decides this.
Union and Graham, you better have your ducks in row because one false move, and he's got a quick trigger finger or "wrist."

Yeppers, she was mean !

Congratulations on a great season! Your son is a very talented player. He played hard anytime I’ve seen him play.  I hope he’ll be alright. I hate seeing any player get hurt. 

VT vs NC State 

If you can't stop the run why pass? It's not important at all if you can line up and shove it down teams throat
Signed....riverheads and Giles fans
Your post is comical

After seeing personal foul pentaly flags flying in just about ever game, and the coaches patting the responsible player on the back like he had just scored, yeah I'd say you can hang that statement on Richlands.  Come on man, pull the player, set them down on the bench after pointing out that his attitude is unaceptable, let him think about it for a long period and if you put him back in the game, do so only after reafirming him that if it happens again, he'll ride the bench the next game and he'll get the point.  Over and over rewarding a player for bad habits, means the bad habits will continue and they certainly proved that this year.  No discipliine equals no direction, not only on the field of play, but also in everyday life.

It is the journey that is important, not the destination.  To me the goal is not become a better athlete, it is to become a responsible citizen.  Hard work and the ability to overcome adversity are paramount in football and in life.  In my opinion, there is too much emphasis on the good of the program and not enough on the development of the kid.  Not specifically at Richlands, generally in society.  Also, you have to keep "daddy ball" at a minimum at every level.