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To not be worried about GC you mentioned them almost as much as your son.  Coach, worry about your team and not a message board.  

I don’t remember if it was the first half or second but Union called timeout and one of the line judges pointed toward GC so the ref motioned it that way too but after he did that the back judge came in to clarify that it was Union who called the timeout.  That may have been why the scoreboard showed GC was out of timeouts.  Union called it near the end zone where the scoreboard was so I’m pretty sure it was the 1st quarter.
If you heard the ref say that though then I don’t know what happened and if that’s the case we got lucky.  I feel like our best chance was to try for the 2 points after we missed the first xp. anyways.  It takes so much time to change out the shoe and we end up rushing the kick.

Absolutely! Why not just bring out the chains? What's the rush? It wasn't quite as cold this week as the last week and in a game this close that could literally be decided by inches, bring out the chains to make sure it's right.
 
GC kept their composure and really could have walked out with the W. Union finally finished off some drives in the fourth but until this, the GC D stood tough when needed. In thought the TD before the half was huge. Union had controlled the first half, GC was struggling to penetrate the Union defense but then GC opened up the offense and got that score and really took control.
 
I'm also shocked there's a team around with a more unreliable kicking situation than Union lol. 

Yea, lol!  There was a bunch of times where I felt like a measurement was needed or they took about 10-15 seconds before they decided to.  If it’s within a yard I say measure but don’t think about for awhile and just give the first down.
With the whole undisciplined thing, I’m more meaning Union has to play smarter.  They are too talented to still be making those plays and hurting themselves.  The teams from here on out will be a tougher match up and they can’t help them out with dumb penalties like they did tonight.  GC was an extra point or two away or a completed pass away from stealing a win tonight.

And Mason Polier single handily won that football game tonight. He completely took over in the second half and late in the fourth quarter. He wasn't going to let Union lose tonight. 43 will hopefully be never worn again once he's done with it.

The man did his best & moved on. I’m sorry as can be for getting on here & running him down - it didn’t do anything but make me look like a fool. Only time the man’s name should be mentioned is to wish him well at his new job.
I don’t speak for anyone but myself, but I’m thankful for EVERY coach at GC, from LL to varsity. We’re damned lucky to have who we have. 

Nobody from GC is satisfied with 1 win this year but the fact that who that 1 win was over and how GC has competed in most of the games thus far is reason to be excited.  The reason the kid you seem to have a problem with has to come out for a break is he plays the whole game.  They have no depth which is a sign of the struggles they will have next year.  Go back to the Richlands game and tell me who’s hands the ball was in the 4th quarter.  First down after first down and about 8 minutes later, TD.  That ended up being the game winner before the comeback Richlands made and GC picked off the pass.  The qb has had opportunities to run the ball.  GC has threats with Jenkins on the outside and Calhoun on the inside.  They ALL are playing where they should and it shows with the competitiveness on the field.  Just my opinion.

GC is considerably better this year than last. Last year their kids weren't even remotely in position to make plays. They play much harder this year as well. Anyone who can't see that hasn't seen the football since kickoff-may even be at the wrong stadium.

We definitely were limited on offense with both of those kids out.  Calhoun was the workhorse for sure.  I also think that’s what helped contribute to the fatigue that Unions defense looked like they had.  Having to tackle a guy like that all night would wear out anybody I’m sure.  

I was telling my buddies after Calhoun scored to cut it to 21-6 had this been last year down 21-0 GC would have quit and we'd be up 42-0. Those kids played extremely hard tonight and unlike in the last few years were in much better position to make plays. They are getting close to turning the corner.

GC was able to make this game respectable.  At the beginning it didn’t look like there was anyway it would be.  Hats off to GC and especially Calhoun.  That kid is fun to watch and he plays with a lot of heart, just like the rest of the team.  They never quit.

GC was able to make this game respectable.  At the beginning it didn’t look like there was anyway it would be.  Hats off to GC and especially Calhoun.  That kid is fun to watch and he plays with a lot of heart, just like the rest of the team.  They never quit.

No one but South fans would pick South over Abingdon this year.  I will take Gate City by 2 TDs.

Ridgeview is away next week and Wise is the last game of the season at home.

He beat Richlands on the road and came close to beating Abingdon. I don't care if Gate City wins another game, Houseright should be coach of the year. Now if Wise Central were to shock Ridgeview or Union I would lean towards Owens but Houseright has done an excellent job. 

BR, Come on man, 35-7? Ain't no way.  Bluefield will win at Botty. LB is good again, but just a touch below where they were last year. Bluefield is slightly better in my opinion. Beavers 31, Bottytots 21. I hope Beaver slaps the taste out of their mouths. I'm skipping Giles-Graham, and heading down to watch the Beavers, then staying in the Burg to see if my Hokies can pull an upset over Furman on Saturday. I really think Bluefield will beat em.

Hats off to GC, they played great.  They are fast when they get to the outside.  Houseright is bringing back the heart and physical play to the team that they have been lacking.
And, another classy showing from Darren Reed.  That mentality is why he can't get players to perform for him as a coach.

I'm pulling for GC in this one.  Not because they won against Richlands, but because of the heart the players showed on the field.  The GC players had no quit in them and kept their head in the game until the final play.  I liked the GC fans getting behind their team with the "We are Gate City" chant.  Not sure I would say they are back, but in my opinion their on the way.  Congratulations to all at Gate City, hope the season is a success, and all you fans enjoy it!!!

Someone posted on here years ago that GC was becoming a "basketball school" and everyone laughed about it, well it did and they had a phenomenal 6 or 7 years run but football is still the bell cow, even though the bell still hasn't rang loudly for a while, I am nowhere near ready to proclaim it back and or healthy, Coach Houseright has his work cut out for him in the future and in the present but if he could just get the kids to play that have quit playing he would add instant depth and respectability would follow.  

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This thread has gotten a little ridiculous in my opinion.  Hopefully, some people can put aside this drama and enjoy what I believe has the potential to be a great basketball game tonight.  Depending on which Central team shows up tonight, GC better play better then they did against Lebanon or they very well could be done.  Central hasn't been very consistent this season but they have been as of late.  I believe GC will come out on top but I don't think it will be a blowout. 

This thread has gotten a little ridiculous in my opinion.  Hopefully, some people can put aside this drama and enjoy what I believe has the potential to be a great basketball game tonight.  Depending on which Central team shows up tonight, GC better play better then they did against Lebanon or they very well could be done.  Central hasn't been very consistent this season but they have been as of late.  I believe GC will come out on top but I don't think it will be a blowout. 

Girls Region 2D finals have been moved to UVa-Wise Saturday at 2:00.  If Union beats Graham tonight, I would expect the boys finals to follow suit.

This thread has gotten a little ridiculous in my opinion.  Hopefully, some people can put aside this drama and enjoy what I believe has the potential to be a great basketball game tonight.  Depending on which Central team shows up tonight, GC better play better then they did against Lebanon or they very well could be done.  Central hasn't been very consistent this season but they have been as of late.  I believe GC will come out on top but I don't think it will be a blowout.