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You beat around the bush worse than my wife to get to a point

I think what he is getting at is that is why Union out pointed graham. 

Kevin Saunders would disagree.

Richlands opponents 57-43
Ridgeviews 51-49
Union ms 51-49
grahams 43-57

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!

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!

Totally agree, Richlands plays hardest schedule and is more battle tested than any other team in semi-finals IMO. 

Richlands opponents 57-43
Ridgeviews 51-49
Union ms 51-49
grahams 43-57

Don’t quote me on the exacts. The coach pulled up on the player and his mom at a game his freshmen year and told them he contacted jumbo wanting this kid at their school. Jumbo never did his part. I wasn’t there. The players mother was telling us. Very good people and wouldn’t take them as liars. 
 
So again, I’m telling it as it was told to me. Not pretending to have been there or have first hand knowledge. And if we are being real...I didn’t like Adams way before that anyway. I don’t need a reason. Already had one haha.  It there are good kids on that team and I hope they have a great game. 

The TSSAA playoffs started this past Friday with a record 49 teams with losing records making the playoffs 38 (public) 11 (private). The losing teams did manage a few wins going a combined 5-44. The three public school winners were R5 #3 Stratford (2-8) beating R6 # 2 Camden(5-5) 29-22 in 3A and in Class 4A R4 #4 Marshall County(4-6) ( a former State Champ) beat R3 #1 Stone Memorial (9-1) 30-29 and in a battle of West Tennessee teams with losing records R7 #4 Ripley (3-7) beat Millington R6 #1 (4-6) 31-21. THe biggest story is Davy Crockett the Pioneers won their first ever playoff game in overtime over Knox Halls 20-17 in a walkoff. They have in the last two weeks won their first District Title and had their first undefeated season in school history and play Tennessee High in Jonesborough Friday Night.  I will try to keep everyone updated as the playoffs head to the conclusion at the Blue Cross Bowl in Cookeville November 29-December 1st.  

Sometimes there are really, really good players that will play on Saturdays, on average to below average high school teams.
Take Dalton Mullins from Wise, last year. Spent his senior year on a team that struggled, he was injured, then came back and had a good showing at the VHSCA All-Star game, and is now at Carson-Newman(I think). 
Some excellent football players become afterthoughts in our region when they don’t play for one of the powerhouse programs.
 
EDIT: I’ve never been a huge fan of debating who the “Best Football Player” in an area is. Best at a position or best athlete seems like a better discussion. Just because someone is a great RB, doesn’t mean that they would be any good as a LT. 
No disrespect to the OP, just my two cents.
 
 

I agree he's a very solid option. And he is who I'd vote for, if I had a vote lol.

I went back and looked at the preseason poll that I bases this off of. My mistake. The pack was ranked 13. But then I saw who’s poll it was. Same goober that you went sideways on for trying to throw mud on the loss of the Johnson man. I still think Mullins is a solid option for COY however. 

Glad to see some folks can enjoy the fun and play along. 

I’ll be there man. I’m looking forward to it. Hope for graham guys come too. Can reall chew the fat. How about ya gman. 

I’m getting the popcorn! 🍿 

You know what goes good with milk Graham crackers just saying

Come on Walter?????? For real

Said the same thing last year to much speed and had the best 3 players on the field uh very interesting. I agree with the visiting locker room thou it's a shame maybe 1 of you Graham fans could talk to big winners about that and his beloved park 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Nobody is disparaging the players. Just pointing out obvious realities. Those realities can be overcome with the right gameplan. Every team has its weakness. Hopefully, we'll be prepared to exploit Graham's. 
Go Bears!

Here’s something for all you graham fans. 
@GMan @EH31 @Gridiron60 And all of the others. 
 
A few of us will be having a big campout starting friday night At the park. Fire pit, food, games, etc. Saturday when you all get there please come over and say hello for a bit. It would be fun to attach some faces to names. 

There has been only one "Graham fan" to speak somewhat boastful about Graham. If you notice they joined the board today. So take it with a grain of salt. The diehard Union fans have all given a fair assessment of their team. It's the 2nd round of the playoffs, no team is exactly a dumpster fire at this point. May the best team win!

It is ok to disagree. Forums are for civilized discussion.

Personally I hope for a Union win but with that said the offense has went in the wrong direction the last 4 games unless coach Turner is just not wanting to show his hand and by keeping his playcalling close to the vest this game could get ugly quick. Graham has revenge on its mind and Union is playing the underdog card. So I'm saying Union scores late then holds onto win 28 Graham 24. 

Graham has a mental block against Union, but Graham is flat out the better team right now.  Interesting to see if the mental will overcome the physical.