Bigtom

Just out of curiosity I looked a little and only found the 2010 all LPD team. There were 18 first teamers counting specialists listed as offense. This years mountain 7 listed a utility guy and the LPD didn’t. 

Got to looking at the district next year and could very well be the year we start our rise in the Mountain 7.  We return everyone with a year experience under our belt.  Union graduates a lot with Bunch and Turner. and Ridgeview will lose the whole line this year as well as Sexton and Sproles.  I also think JB graduates a lot.  Gate City should be better this year depending on new coach.  Abingdon graduates a lot as well even though I will have them #1 in district.  My prediction is Abingdon, Union, Central, Ridgeview, John Battle, Gate City, Lee

Gotta love “grown ups” hiding behind a keyboard calling kids out by name for as  a “joke”being recognized for a good season. If there are kids from “your” team that you have a problem with take it up with your HC. I strongly doubt any kid on this list was missing practice every week. 

Union received 22 awards? Holy cow, they finished third.

I don’t wanna name any kids, but for Ridgeview there are a couple undeserving and one in particular that got hosed. Just my opinion. I don’t know all these kids by name, but I for sure see a few head scratchers. Congrats to all though. Hope the kids are proud of the accomplishment. It was a good competitive year in the district. 

Maybe even Friday

LOL  I see a few Head Scratchers myself from Ridgeview and some that got F'd.  A few Headscratchers on the Central side as well.  Honestly thought I would see more 1st team OL from Ridgeview. I guess they wanted to even it out. I thought Mullins did a good job for us at QB when McAmis when downI thought honestly we wouldn't have anyone so I guess it all worked out.

LOL  I see a few Head Scratchers myself from Ridgeview and some that got F'd.  A few Headscratchers on the Central side as well.  Honestly thought I would see more 1st team OL from Ridgeview. I guess they wanted to even it out. I thought Mullins did a good job for us at QB when McAmis when downI thought honestly we wouldn't have anyone so I guess it all worked out.

When Graham played Central, they were still a bit undisciplined and sloppy. If you'd seen them the last few games, I guarantee your take would be totally different. The defense especially has improved tremendously. I don't know exact stats but I think Richlands only got past 50 yard line once then defense picked it off next play and I'm not sure how many first downs Union had Saturday but it wasn't many. I do like you saying GMen by 3TDs, hope you're right. 

Why do local colleges not recuit more local kids

I as well wish everyone nothing but happiness.  Like I said I don't have a dog in this race.  Heck id like to see him come to Central but at last I don't see that happening..  All im saying is if it is a have to move due to work or something like that I could see it.  But if not then its not worth it to transfer because I don't see him getting any more looks than what he is getting now.

Central

Ill take UVA Wise over Hokies LOL

Sexton carves thru Unions defense. Atkins didn’t hurts us. Sproles didn’t hurt us. Sexton hurt us running and catching the ball. Really shocked Coach Mullins went this route. Putting too much stock in Atkins. 

Y’all didn’t run Sexton enough. All you ran him on was sweeps. Why not let him try to get something off tackle to spell out Trenton?

I still say Rick Mullins 2A  4th year school and went from 2-8 1st couple years to 9-2 last year when they were picked last and 10-2 this year. 
 

Ill take UVA Wise over Hokies LOL

"football factory" schools? DB/Crockett.....not sure I would be calling them that LOL

Why would he have to give it a listen?   No reason for him to go anywhere.  What would have happened if the Jones boys left PV and went say to DB or somewhere and didn't get the touches they got at PV then who knows maybe they would have not went on to UVA or ND.  Now before you say the Jones boys would have been able to play anywhere and you would be right.  I am just using them as an example.  No reason to leave where you are at if you have offers on the table now.  No other school can offer anything any different than what he has now.  But if they can and he can better himself then by all means go for it.  But whats the old saying?  Grass aint greener

He aint going anywhere.  But if he does I wish him the best.  I remember the Wadsworth kid.  His mom moved to Kingsport and he followed.  It really didn't work out for him.  If he has offers now then why would he chance it moving to a bigger different school where he may or may not get the touches he gets now.  He had 2000 yards this year in a strong conference.  These "offers" he has can go away as fast as they come so why chance it.

Minus a few big runs Richlands didn’t exactly shut down the RV offense, they just made it ineffective. Ridgeview has playmakers that they refuse to try to get the ball. That’s what kills people and why, now that my son has played his last game there I will VERY seldom ever go back. Our QB isn’t great, but we played several games where we threw less than 5 passes. Then when that kid needs to step up it’s been a month since he’s been part of the offense how good is he gonna be? It’s not a matter of airing it out all the time, it’s the need to run more than the same 4 or 5 plays 95% of the year. 

100% agree.  You cant be expected to use weapons you haven't used in forever.  The Sexton things baffles me.  Ridgeview was giving a blessing with him why not use him?  Like I said on a diff post.  I am a Central guy but what I have seen from Ridgeview and every other team in the district, Ridgeview has the best line and backfield in the district and some pretty good recievers.  Why not utilize what you have.  Richlands didn't stop them they stopped themselves by less than great play calling on both sides.  took too long to adjust to a 4 and 5 man front and on offense why not use what got you there? 

So is it a 100% that Akers is out yet?

I’ll even go on the defensive some. 1988 Jonesville Va goes 5-5. Goes on to win the Group 1A state title. Beating undefeated teams along the way. The very next year, Appalachia Va does the exact same thing. 
That being said, those are the exceptions to the rule. Not all sub 500 teams are gonna battle test you for the playoffs. Most do not. I respect Giles and Richlands. Brutal schedules. Not worried about going 9-1 or 10-0. Battle tested. Tip of the cap!

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