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Tear em out!!

I'm just going to state the obvious here. Those 90's SWVA Friday night atmospheres were built DIFFERENT. 

I'm just going to state the obvious here. Those 90's SWVA Friday night atmospheres were built DIFFERENT. 

I'm just going to state the obvious here. Those 90's SWVA Friday night atmospheres were built DIFFERENT. 

I'm just going to state the obvious here. Those 90's SWVA Friday night atmospheres were built DIFFERENT. 

I'm just going to state the obvious here. Those 90's SWVA Friday night atmospheres were built DIFFERENT. 

We've seen this more and more over the past decade or so. Athletic departments have realized that you cannot add another way to deter the already shrinking crowds in the area. Interest is already down, our populations in the area are shrinking and, there are so many more ways to consume the game than showing up to the stadium on Friday. Remember that most athletic departments' "break-even" point heavily depends on the gate success of 2 sports. By changing a date due to weather, they are protecting their interests, the local businesses who sponsor the advertisements you see around stadiums and in programs(do they still sell programs?), and most importantly the safety of the student-athletes that this silly board and passionate fanbases rally around.   When one of those sports takes place in extremely variable conditions, those 4 or 5 home dates become even more valuable in creating the most ideal environment to get Joe Townsperson's $7 at the gate and $5 to support the band for popcorn and a pop, Tommy Insurance Agent's ad seen, or keeping Jimmy Football healthy for a deep playoff run. 

We've seen this more and more over the past decade or so. Athletic departments have realized that you cannot add another way to deter the already shrinking crowds in the area. Interest is already down, our populations in the area are shrinking and, there are so many more ways to consume the game than showing up to the stadium on Friday. Remember that most athletic departments' "break-even" point heavily depends on the gate success of 2 sports. By changing a date due to weather, they are protecting their interests, the local businesses who sponsor the advertisements you see around stadiums and in programs(do they still sell programs?), and most importantly the safety of the student-athletes that this silly board and passionate fanbases rally around.   When one of those sports takes place in extremely variable conditions, those 4 or 5 home dates become even more valuable in creating the most ideal environment to get Joe Townsperson's $7 at the gate and $5 to support the band for popcorn and a pop, Tommy Insurance Agent's ad seen, or keeping Jimmy Football healthy for a deep playoff run. 

We've seen this more and more over the past decade or so. Athletic departments have realized that you cannot add another way to deter the already shrinking crowds in the area. Interest is already down, our populations in the area are shrinking and, there are so many more ways to consume the game than showing up to the stadium on Friday. Remember that most athletic departments' "break-even" point heavily depends on the gate success of 2 sports. By changing a date due to weather, they are protecting their interests, the local businesses who sponsor the advertisements you see around stadiums and in programs(do they still sell programs?), and most importantly the safety of the student-athletes that this silly board and passionate fanbases rally around.   When one of those sports takes place in extremely variable conditions, those 4 or 5 home dates become even more valuable in creating the most ideal environment to get Joe Townsperson's $7 at the gate and $5 to support the band for popcorn and a pop, Tommy Insurance Agent's ad seen, or keeping Jimmy Football healthy for a deep playoff run. 

He got his team the tools they needed to get the job done. Can't fault a man for that lol

I'm sure common names like Frye, Carlock, Ragsdale, Cummins, Turner, Robbins are there, but some to not be missed that many may forget are
Merle Gainer of the Bluefield Beavers, (my argument as Numero Uno, the Dean of HS football in the Appalachians, the Michaelangelo as far as I'm concerned and if you look at the coaching true that sprang from him and the success that the guys under him had not just locally, but in multiple states, he's my pick for number 1), but others like Chmara, Fred Simon, Joel Hicks of Pulaski, Lineburg of Radford were all solid, don't forget about Dave Ryder of Tazewell, Greg Mance of Richlands.
Most Unpopular historically, but the best On Field Tactical X's and O's guy to come out of the coverage area in my opinion.  Dennis Vaught.  He saw things on the field that 99.9 percent of his peers didn't see,  His in game and mid game adjustments were foolishly good.  But, things like smart decisions off the field, temper, leadership prevents him from being viewed in the elite and that's fair, but on the field wise, on a completely other level.  Just my opinions

The great thing about the internet is it gives everyone in the world a way to connect. The bad thing about the internet is it gives everyone in the world a way to connect. 

The great thing about the internet is it gives everyone in the world a way to connect. The bad thing about the internet is it gives everyone in the world a way to connect. 

The fact that no one has tried the "Speed Trappers" yet disturbs me. 

Dodging, doubt that. More like avoiding a date with the ugly but sweet girl in class, "uh, let me see what im doing that Friday night and ill get back to you"

This is top-tier SWVA Sports content. More of this!

Graham-Does our bus driver remember how to get to BSG?
Union-Can we forfeit homefield advantage and just play at Mitchell?
Ridgeview-Are we sure these injuries are season-ending?
Grayson Co-Can we appeal to drop to .5A for the playoffs?
Bland Co-How awesome is it just to be playing football?
Narrows-We’re undefeated and County Champs! Is this what Heaven’s like?
Giles-Is there anything more hideous than the color green?
Twin Springs-Who predicted we’d be the last unbeaten team in Scott Co?
Thomas Walker-Are you willing to play in Ewing? No? Then stick your cupcake joke up…
Lee-Can we build a wall at the Wise Co border?
Twin Valley-Can we schedule more KY teams like Phelps?
JI Burton-Can we get Phelps on OUR schedule?
Central-Can we just start basketball already? Also, who has the number for Phelps’ AD?
Galax-Are we 100% sure we can’t get Dixon back?
Hurley-Are we 100% sure we can’t get Tester back?
Tazewell-Can we just win a game without all the drama?
Chilhowie-Doesn't all teams have 12 coaches?
Northwood-When do we get to play Castlewood?
Castlewood-When do we get play Northwood?
Marion-Who took Northwood off our schedule?
Richlands-We play Lebanon this week, right?
Lebanon-Have we mentioned how awesome our QB is?
Grundy- Are we good? Are we bad? Yeah, we don’t know either.
George Wythe- See “Grundy”
Rural Retreat- See “Grundy”
Patrick Henry- See “Grundy”
Fort Chiswell-Can we have a do-over against Tazewell?
Rye Cove-Can we have a do-over against Honaker?
John Battle- Can we have a do-over against Holston?
Gate City-Can we have a do-over against Abingdon?
Abingdon-Can we have do-over against Battle?
Eastside-Can we have a do-over against Chilhowie?
Holston-Who invited Honaker to the Hogoheegee? Also, can we have a do over against Narrows?
Radford-What Region C heartbreak awaits us this year?
Virginia High-What happened to all our talent?
Pulaski Co-Forget Botty, did you see where we almost beat Princeton!?!
Carroll Co- We’re 1-3 against 1A schools. Is that bad if we’re 3A?
Honaker-Can anybody recommend a good hotel in Salem?
 

Knoxville area is good, but Middle Tennessee high school ball is next level good! Mid State is a recruiting hot bed and will be for many more years to come!

Do not think a Stacy Carter coached team will  be unprepared for anything that can occur. The man routinely reviews defending the Emory and Henry spread during walk through's. If you know about the E&H spread, what Hardee's do you go to every morning for biscuits with the boys?

Do not think a Stacy Carter coached team will  be unprepared for anything that can occur. The man routinely reviews defending the Emory and Henry spread during walk through's. If you know about the E&H spread, what Hardee's do you go to every morning for biscuits with the boys?

Culture shock? 
Some of you all are acting like Bullitt is the Cliff.

I had a boss told me to lower my expectations of other people and I'll be much happier and he is right.

Maybe it is just an opportunity for everyone to learn how to behave?

We had 3 of that crew not return this season. It's a rebuilding year😆 

Ahhh, temps and humidity are high, pads are popping after school, and ADM is being discussed ad nauseum. I guess I better go start packing my gear and testing radios because football time in SWVA is here. LET'S GO!