Liam McPoyle

Excellent points. I think many forget PV had 12 seasons after its last title ('98) w/ Robbins still at the helm. Appy had 13 seasons after its last ('97) w/ Tom Turner coaching for 8. Most people under 30 would have no recollection of the glory days.

Please let me know when you bring him to the Marion Hilton. I don't want him as a roommate.

100-73 (.752) ; not a single losing season in 11 years with, IINM, 3 Regional titles. The consolidation of powerhouses more often than not results in a less successful program. IMO, the only realistic chance for a Union title was 2017, which would have required the Bears beat Appo and RE Lee in back-to-back games. Union fell just short 23-20 to the Raiders that season who then beat the Leeman by 4. Perhaps tweaks to staff and systems are in order, but replacing Turner would be foolish,

Dinwiddie, ranked 1st in Class 4 and 3rd overall, goes down in Round 2. PH-Ashland 35 Dinwiddie 20

I used Jimmy Conway until he started charging 3 points above the vig

Tom Turner was the master of those 80 yard, 2 day drives that demoralized opponents

@GilesDavis4321 living room on a Friday night

Watching the Scarlet Hurricanes...basketball tryouts

Soon as I get home, the first thing I'm gonna do is punch your momma in the mouth.

The "Bri'Quan Harrell" transfer rule could possibly come into play. Some may recall the story. Harrell played QB/DB at Western Branch in 2017 during the regular season and didn't qualify for the playoffs. He apparently made a bona fide move to Oscar Smith three days before their state semi-final game against Colonial Forge. Oscar Smith beat Colonial Forge in the semis in double OT with Harrell possibly making a difference in the outcome. VHSL closed the loophole to prevent a player from playing in the regular season with one team and the post season with another. I'm not sure if it applies to out-of-state transfers.

Hunter Goodman made six extra points for Ridgeview against Grundy. I'd assume it's the same player.

Any rumors on the demise of Richlands football are exaggerated and premature.

PLAYOFF TIDBITS -JI Burton will miss the playoffs for the 1st time in 20 years. -A postseason game will be played in Nickelsville for the 1st time in 17 years. -The last time Holston was 10-0, Ronald Reagan was still in his first term. -Doug Hubbard will have coached Honaker in the postseason in each of the past FIVE decades. -Graham completes its 5th undefeated regular season in school history. Source: fourseasonsfootball.com

That's like a stat from a Pee Wee game. This is humiliating.

In the category of Muddiest Fields, I nominate Giles vs Haysi, Sandlick, 1993 State Semis

4 1/2 less students than Riverheads

Tazewell defeats Marion in the Dragon Bowl, but is forced to retain the trophy for another year. I call that a draw.

RVHS girls teams were the "Lassies". Rich Valley said it referred to the Scottish term for adolescent girls, while Chilhowie and Saltville claimed they were named after the Collie.

Not a group to be messed with. Rich Valley players were farm boy strong. Their strength and conditioning program consisted of working in the hay field, cutting firewood, building fence, and milking cows.

It's been 52 years since JI Burton began a season 0-7. The Black Raiders were 0-10 in 1969 in the old LPD. (Source: fourseasonfootball.com)

Don Williams: Dual Legend

I love the old school beauty of Appy's plain blue helmets and no-frills mesh jerseys (Photo Credit: BHC Sports)

Stevie's younger brother, Donnie.

Prior to naming the horribly generic Northwood Panthers, Smyth County had some great mascot names including the Saltville Shakers, Rich Valley Steers, and Sugar Grove Maple Leafs. Chilhowie, a Cherokee word for "Valley of Many Deer", is of course the Warriors. Ironically and unfortunately, CHS was constructed on an Indian burial ground.

I challenge anyone to find a better look than Mount View's all gray unis with gold numbers and a chocolate brown helmet.