BoBob

It was definitely that! I hope y’all have a shorter drive next week rather than a longer one. 🤞🤞🤞🤞

Appo, Glenvar was a heck of a game! 
 

It is just really hard to displace teams that are “entrenched” in the later part of the playoffs year after year.  Teams like Appomattox and Graham.  Much of that goes to coaches that know how to prepare for the end run.  

What you guys think?
Raiders aren't what they were overall talent wise but they are playing well at the right time.  Glenvar is also clicking at the right time and seems to have a great talent level.
 
 
Glenvars season has ended at the hands of the Raiders for five straight years though so there is the mental aspect that needs to be overcome as well. 

I refuse to go to that place no matter who’s playing lol 

I wonder if the G-Men faithful will show up? Was very disappointed and seeing such a low turn out today. Even being down 30 points Gate City’s fan base was still making more noise. I know Mitchell Stadium can make a crowd look small but I don’t think Graham had enough people to fill up a single section today. With nasty weather Saturday it’ll probably sound like a funeral again. The 12th man wins games people! Stop being lazy and sitting at home to watch it online! 

The General
 
He knew all the positions and where kids should be. 

Glenvar upsets Radford, but close game.

I think that Glenvar needs to control the clock and capitalize on it's offensive possessions.  If they can do that and come up with 2 or 3 stops, they have a chance.  Radford's QB is dynamic and they have a lot of speed.  If the ball gets in Baylor's hands, he is capable of scoring every time he touches it.  I'm pulling for Glenvar, but it will be very difficult for them to overcome Radford's speed on offense.

Definitely a big coaching advantage for Glenvar. Radford was up 14 with 7 mins left last week and running effectively. Game over if they work clock but instead keep throwing , stop clock and give Floyd a chance.  If game is close late, Im taking Glenvar.

When Radford and Glenvar play you have to throw the records out the window because anything could happen. I watched this game last year and was certain that Radford had it won. Even started walking to the gate then Glenvar scored with no time left. Glenvar matched up well with an athletic, speedy Martinsville team. They have a solid coaching staff that will have them ready. I’m picking Radford to win it but wouldn’t be shocked if Glenvar pulls it out. 

Radford might have something to say about that

Greatest game was probably in 2015 when Richlands came to Appomattox for the 3rd game in the playoffs. 
Even for most of the game then Richalnds scored on a long pass and then again to go up by 14 with about 7+ minutes to go in the 4th.   Appo converted a 4th down scored, scored again to tie the gameand send it to OT.  
In OT Richlands got the ball first and Javon Scruggs intercepted a pass in the endzone.  Raiders score a TD on a play around the left side putting the ball over the pylon on the way out of bounds.   Raiders win in OT 27-21  
 
Other great games.  
2017 game at Union. This game decided who would play in Salem.
AWESOME atmosphere!!!!!!  Appo went up 20-0 in the first half and then help off the charging Bears to win the game 23-20 I believe.
 
2017 State Championship Game vs R.E. LEE
The Raiders played from behind most of this game and had two key injuries early that took these players out of the game.  The Riaders hung tough and Javon Scruggs found a away to keep us in the game and then take the lead with just a few minutes remaining to win 38-34.
 
2016 District game at Dan River 
Dan River refused to move the game and we played in a hurricane (can't remember which one) they knew that a soaking wet field was the only way to slow down the Raiders.  We won this game by 2 points.
 
2019  Graham comes to Appomattox
Score wasn't overly close but you knew at any moment either team could make a move.  Raider's win 28-13
 
2020 State Championship:  Raiders have to go the lower seeded Stuarts Draft teams home field.
This game was always led by the Raiders but Draft simply would not go away.   It was fought until the final minute.  Raider win 48-41
 
I feel very fortunate to have had a son in each of these games (sideline or on the field when older).  It was an AWESOME experience with the Raiders from 2015-2020.  I have 6 state rings in my house.  My oldest won 15,16,17  and my youngest won 17,19,20.  Raiders went 77-5 over those years, What a ride it was!
 
 
 

Greatest game was probably in 2015 when Richlands came to Appomattox for the 3rd game in the playoffs. 
Even for most of the game then Richalnds scored on a long pass and then again to go up by 14 with about 7+ minutes to go in the 4th.   Appo converted a 4th down scored, scored again to tie the gameand send it to OT.  
In OT Richlands got the ball first and Javon Scruggs intercepted a pass in the endzone.  Raiders score a TD on a play around the left side putting the ball over the pylon on the way out of bounds.   Raiders win in OT 27-21  
 
Other great games.  
2017 game at Union. This game decided who would play in Salem.
AWESOME atmosphere!!!!!!  Appo went up 20-0 in the first half and then help off the charging Bears to win the game 23-20 I believe.
 
2017 State Championship Game vs R.E. LEE
The Raiders played from behind most of this game and had two key injuries early that took these players out of the game.  The Riaders hung tough and Javon Scruggs found a away to keep us in the game and then take the lead with just a few minutes remaining to win 38-34.
 
2016 District game at Dan River 
Dan River refused to move the game and we played in a hurricane (can't remember which one) they knew that a soaking wet field was the only way to slow down the Raiders.  We won this game by 2 points.
 
2019  Graham comes to Appomattox
Score wasn't overly close but you knew at any moment either team could make a move.  Raider's win 28-13
 
2020 State Championship:  Raiders have to go the lower seeded Stuarts Draft teams home field.
This game was always led by the Raiders but Draft simply would not go away.   It was fought until the final minute.  Raider win 48-41
 
I feel very fortunate to have had a son in each of these games (sideline or on the field when older).  It was an AWESOME experience with the Raiders from 2015-2020.  I have 6 state rings in my house.  My oldest won 15,16,17  and my youngest won 17,19,20.  Raiders went 77-5 over those years, What a ride it was!
 
 
 

Greatest game was probably in 2015 when Richlands came to Appomattox for the 3rd game in the playoffs. 
Even for most of the game then Richalnds scored on a long pass and then again to go up by 14 with about 7+ minutes to go in the 4th.   Appo converted a 4th down scored, scored again to tie the gameand send it to OT.  
In OT Richlands got the ball first and Javon Scruggs intercepted a pass in the endzone.  Raiders score a TD on a play around the left side putting the ball over the pylon on the way out of bounds.   Raiders win in OT 27-21  
 
Other great games.  
2017 game at Union. This game decided who would play in Salem.
AWESOME atmosphere!!!!!!  Appo went up 20-0 in the first half and then help off the charging Bears to win the game 23-20 I believe.
 
2017 State Championship Game vs R.E. LEE
The Raiders played from behind most of this game and had two key injuries early that took these players out of the game.  The Riaders hung tough and Javon Scruggs found a away to keep us in the game and then take the lead with just a few minutes remaining to win 38-34.
 
2016 District game at Dan River 
Dan River refused to move the game and we played in a hurricane (can't remember which one) they knew that a soaking wet field was the only way to slow down the Raiders.  We won this game by 2 points.
 
2019  Graham comes to Appomattox
Score wasn't overly close but you knew at any moment either team could make a move.  Raider's win 28-13
 
2020 State Championship:  Raiders have to go the lower seeded Stuarts Draft teams home field.
This game was always led by the Raiders but Draft simply would not go away.   It was fought until the final minute.  Raider win 48-41
 
I feel very fortunate to have had a son in each of these games (sideline or on the field when older).  It was an AWESOME experience with the Raiders from 2015-2020.  I have 6 state rings in my house.  My oldest won 15,16,17  and my youngest won 17,19,20.  Raiders went 77-5 over those years, What a ride it was!
 
 
 

I see Radford playing in Salem this year unless someone from D knocks them out.
I know seeing them at Appo last year they were very talented and their QB was quite good. 

Heckuva ballgame. The Dogs scored late in the 3rd to make 7-0. They stopped GW 3 times inside the 15 yardline on downs, once on the 2 right before half. GW blocked a 26 yard fg with 1:20 to go in the game and were moving the ball but Martinsville had a pick 6 with 17 seconds left to seal the win. Was a really good high school game with a great atmosphere. GW is very young this year so this was the Dogs chance to get them. First time we have beat the Eagles since 1987.

Did not know this Bobob. That's worth a whole lot imo because it obviously tells the true story of what happened.....and that the game was far worse than 42-26 and nowhere near as close. 

@BoBob thats my thought, the announcer should add to the atmosphere, not manipulate it  

Lord help us!!
Now this I can see this being what the VHSL would be wanting to stop.  Calling out kids....
But to tell a home announcer to be hum drum is boring!    We should be trying to amp up the atmosphere, not squelch it.  Better atmosphere means more tickets sold, more fun of the kids on the field and students in the stands  
 
Loved my trips to the Park in BSG.  That's what HS football should be like.  

Lord help us!!
Now this I can see this being what the VHSL would be wanting to stop.  Calling out kids....
But to tell a home announcer to be hum drum is boring!    We should be trying to amp up the atmosphere, not squelch it.  Better atmosphere means more tickets sold, more fun of the kids on the field and students in the stands  
 
Loved my trips to the Park in BSG.  That's what HS football should be like.  

Lord help us!!
Now this I can see this being what the VHSL would be wanting to stop.  Calling out kids....
But to tell a home announcer to be hum drum is boring!    We should be trying to amp up the atmosphere, not squelch it.  Better atmosphere means more tickets sold, more fun of the kids on the field and students in the stands  
 
Loved my trips to the Park in BSG.  That's what HS football should be like.  

The VHSL added about 2 years ago a rule the band isnt supposed to play when the opponent has the ball if I remember correctly.  Its the dumbest thing and no team wants their band or artificial noise being played when trying to communicate a play.  Taking that element away when the other team has it is just dumb and limits a reason to have a band.  I hate seeing schools with no band program.  They can add a lot to the atmosphere.  My first ever start in HS was at Northwood HS on a Saturday for homecoming.   Their band was loud.  It made it difficult for a nervous freshman trying to call plays and be effective with my cadence.  Thats the way it should be.
I dont think announcers should call plays during the middle of play and such as I have heard at some places, but to me theres nothing wrong with them trying to keep the crowd involved between plays/crucial moments.  Just as some do music for certain plays and have to stop as a snap is imminent.  

Bobob I think so too. They also used the words to describe the announcer as He or She. It's a matter of time before those words are also replaced.

OUr world has gone soft as cotton.  I can't believe they used the word "inciting".   
 
Thanks for finding out the rule though.  Appreciate it.