Real Sasquatch

Pulaski rb Maddox Thompson returned to the team last night for the Cougars after transferring to a NC school then transferring back. He had a big game for them. He did not play in week 1.

Graham still has to play Heritage first. I'm just hopijg they come out of it healthy.

Insane amount of talent in the Bluefield-Princeton area this season

Best course of action to take. Even if it hurts their chances of winning a game. Those kids needed to learn a lesson the hard way.

No love lost between Tazewell, Graham and Richlands. Tazewell has some better leadership amongst the players this season.

Bulldogs look much improved from last season. Whittaker was putting the ball on the money. Gotta cut out the offsides penalties. Way too many of those, but it was nice to see an offense that doesn't go backwards like last season. Passing game was on point. Not to beat a dead horse, but that offensive scheme last season was just wonky...

Tazewell getting hosed in Pulaski....still up 24-20....

Tazewell 7 Pulaski 0 8:34 1st

Here are some of the Defensive Hilights of Heritage from last season. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/va/lynchburg/organization/9225/heritage-high-school/team/22111/boys-varsity-football The entire scrimmage vs William Fleming from a couple weeks back is on NFHS.

Heritage has two brothers (I think they are twins), AJ and Aubrey Coles - both 6'2" about 225 lbs, very athletic and dynamic players that transferred from Glass that will be a big part of their offense. One is their QB, the other a WR.

Dogs have a long way to go, Pulaski looks to be down again. Hard to tell the outcome of this one. I would think Pulaski should win, just because they will have more athletes to choose from.

Yeah. My problem is that I'm older than tarnation, but still have a good memory. I especially don't forget when somebody does somebody else dirty. No hard feelings at all against CityofRaven....just that the city of Bluefield is in the rear view mirror and they can kick rocks.

Fun fact. We don't give a s#!+.

And Im sure the landlords don't treat them like crap...

Nelson Countys appeal to drop from 2A to 1A is denied.

Allegheny's appeal to play down to 2A from 3A has been denied.

Not sure if anybody has posted yet, but LCA was approved to stay in 3C.

Prediction - Bluefield 15 penalties - Princeton 14 penalties. (my tiebreaker is Bluefield with 7 personal fouls and Princeton with 5) In all seriousness, I hope Bluefield cleans up those self-inflicted penalties. I'm not a Princeton fan by any means. I would much rather see Bluefield win then Princeton. I would like to see Bluefield go all of the way and win the 2A state title in WV. I couldn't care less if Princeton ever wins another football game. Score: Bluefield 40 - Princeton 27 Bluefield's defensive secondary was exposed against Graham, so I think Princeton will put up some points. I just think Bluefield will put up more. The Princeton vs. Capitol score is insignificant. Capitol has a long way to go to be competitive.

On a positive note. It looked like there was good participation with the Pee Wee little G's and the Midget little G's at the meet the G-men. The Middle School kids at Graham may just be primarily 6th and 7th graders this year and need a year of growth...

Ouch. Graham hasn't scored in 8 quarters.

If Bluefield throws the hissy fits like they did last week....Princeton wins. If Bluefield can play disciplined....Bluefield wins.

Agree. Keep your boys healthy. If any are banged up, you may even want to let them sit this one out (although, Kennard and Williamson showed a lot of desire to stay in the game, despite being banged up a little against Bluefield, especially Kennard.) Heritage should have more athletes then Bluefield did. Lineplay will be key and Graham has very little depth in those positions. Hopefully, they come out after week 4 healthy. Those last 6 games should have plenty of opportunities to rest and heal players up, can't have any serious injuries. Graham was able to match up well with Bluefield athletically. I am excited about Garrett Palmer and Kassius Bradshaw, there is huge potential with both of those kids. The Lane boys were very impressive for sophomores as well.

As I mentioned before, Heritage received a top notch QB transfer from E.C. Glass and several other transfers from Glass as well, and a couple of others from Lynchburg area schools. Don't let the # of seniors they lost fool you, however. Do I think Graham has a chance? absolutely, Graham put on a good showing against a very good E.C. Glass a few years back, who made a good run in the playoffs that year. I don't think Heritage will be underestimating Graham either, with Graham's past history with Appomattox, his family history at Graham, etc.... Heritage will be ready to play. Should be a good one. I'm sure Brad Bradley will bring a physical, disciplined and athletic team to Bluefield, Va. They will surely have depth as well.

I agree about the level of play. I hope the G-men are that sharp come playoff time!!! Best first game of the season execution wise that I may have seen since Graham beat Bluefield 56-8 in 2001. Although that Bluefield team was sonewhat underwhelming.

They did lose a ton of seniors, but have 5 transfers from E.C. Glass, including a very good QB. and a few others from the Lynchburg area.....they will be good.