BoBob

"IF" that is an actual rule.....its dumb.  Ive been to many games where on 3rd or 4th down the announcers try and get the crowd up and loud.  You can call it "home field advantage" if you want but oh well, let it be.  I've seen a many visiting crowds get loud on 3rd and 4th downs also without an announcer getting them going.  How is it any different than cow bells and train horns.  Seems that the head coach was just looking for something to complain about and the officials gave into to him.   

Carroll County filed a complaint with VHSL last season resulting in Galax High School receiving a $400 fine by VHSL because a Galax fan had a cow bell in the stands. It was a topic of discussion a few weeks ago leading into the beginning of the season. Galax Administration met with the Marching Band, Band Boosters (me) and the Band Director to discuss what would be allowed and where we should err on the side of caution. Fast forward a year, during the 3rd game of the season week before last at Carroll, their band played while our offense was on the field several times. The PA announcer made several references to "helping out our Cavaliers" by getting loud, their fans had numerous cow bells, and their band walked over behind the endzone and attempted to play over our band right before halftime. 
My point is, I don't know what's allowed and disallowed anymore. It's all gotten ridiculous given we live in a perpetual state of butthurt in this country nowadays.

This part right here. Fans for the most part are adults. Talk crap to other fans who are also adults. Say what ever you want to the coaches that is just part of the job. Heckle the officials not that it helps but if it makes you feel better go ahead they know what they signed up for. Dont say a word to the players.. These kids are 16 17 years old you are a grown ass man let them play. Now the players shouldnt be talking to fans either but at the same time they are playing an emotional game and are still children. I blame the dude that had one too many natty lights before the game and "paid his 6 dollars" 

Most definitely. The bad fans ruin it for the good fans. 
 
There have been times when football players have behaved badly. 
 
-According to some Gate City fans, in 2001 some Powell Valley players were flipping them off. I don’t remember. It wouldn’t surprise me if some Gate City fans were provoking them. But as a player you have to learn how to tune out hecklers. 
 
-In 2015 Union hosted Graham second round of the playoffs. There were Graham players acting like jerks, making rude gestures toward the Union fanbase. Some of the Union fans could have been instigating it. I didn’t see anything. But as I have previously stated, you have to learn to tune out hecklers. 
 
Athletes need to avoid getting into power struggles with opposing fanbases. 
 
Fans need to learn to keep their mouths shut. 

I enjoyed my first experience at Giles a couple of weeks ago. The atmosphere was amazing. The community support was impressive. The environment was welcoming even though you knew you were in hostile territory. Couldn't ask for anything better from Friday (Thursday) Night Lights.
I will never go back to Gretna!!!

Union owned that game in 2017. That was some great football both years. Cam is definitely a special breed of player. Can’t beat Bullit Park for great high school football! I hate the drive but the atmosphere can’t be beat. 

The atmosphere at the playoff game in BSG in 17 was off the charts!! 

I'm probably in the minority here, but I miss the East and West format from several years ago.  When Ridgeview played Giles in the first round and Wise Central had to go to Dan River... I think Union played Stuart's Draft in the first round one year if I recall correctly.  The way the playoffs are now, a lot of the matchups are regular season rematches until you get to the semis.

More travel but I agree, liked that format so much better.

I agree with you. It was nice getting to play different opponents even if you did have to travel. 

Any body that puts Bland on their schedule is just asking to lose a game IMO. They have got to do a better job recruiting the hallways or just give up football. I hate to say that for the kids that are there and want to play but that is also hurts the seniors of the other side that now have one less game they get to play.  

Glenvar and Radford are always good and well coached.  I've also heard that Martinsville may make a run this year. 
The Raiders will be good.  How good is up to developing some some lineman to fill some holes. I think the fact that the QB from last year leaving will help develop the team overall.  He was a talent for sure but I think they will still be effective even with a little less talent at the position (running wise). 

Not 100% sure.  Now that my boys are through the program I don't get the scoop as much as I use to.  
I do think they will still be good as they have a few "high levels" on the field.  The new QB is a junior who is gaining some college attention for his size, ability, and the fact that he is a very smart kid. 
He is is good runner but no where near what we had the last few years at that position.  I do see him being a much better passer though. His ability to get the ball down field (I think) will make him dangerous because he is able to hurt you to some degree with his legs. 
 
 
Yes, Pennix is back and like stated, that will be a problem for a lot of teams.  I know he gets a lot of attention due to his offensive skills but that kid can lock down a receiver with the best of them. 

Kudo's to LCA for requesting to stay in class 3.  Didn't see that one coming but it is only fair for sure. 
 
Hard to believe that Riverheads is appealing to drop back to class 1.   I agree that is classless.

All this aggression… I’m just sitting here smoking a cigar hoping that one day Giles has the numbers to move back up to Class 2 and be competitive enough to make Appo come to Pearisburg so they can hear my train horn for 2.5 straight hours… #ForeverSaltyAtAppo

The only place we’ve been denied is Bragg Stadium lol 

Heard they were denied due to Excessive noise.  LOL  Sorry, had to bring that up. 

Heard they were denied due to Excessive noise.  LOL  Sorry, had to bring that up. 

Heard they were denied due to Excessive noise.  LOL  Sorry, had to bring that up. 

Heard they were denied due to Excessive noise.  LOL  Sorry, had to bring that up. 

LCA moving to class 2 is crazy!  Love what the school stands for but see too many high level players transferring and have watched talented kids kids "reclassify" in 8th grade to gain an extra year of high school athletics upon attending.
Raw deal for class 2. 
 

LCA moving to class 2 is crazy!  Love what the school stands for but see too many high level players transferring and have watched talented kids kids "reclassify" in 8th grade to gain an extra year of high school athletics upon attending.
Raw deal for class 2. 
 

LCA moving to class 2 is crazy!  Love what the school stands for but see too many high level players transferring and have watched talented kids kids "reclassify" in 8th grade to gain an extra year of high school athletics upon attending.
Raw deal for class 2. 
 

Lots of talking, jabs after plays, mouthing off. Nowhere near the class of an Appomattox County, or Graham for thst mstter.

King William earning this one but the next time they come through Appomattox they should pick up some class.