Everyone is returning minus a handful that started last year! They will need someone to step up big time at the linebacker with losing Myers and Cam The Hammer Taylor graduation.
I knew yall had a lot of skill guys come back. Did that mountain man yall had at tackle back or did he graduate? I will tip my hat to who every took over the Oline last year they did a hell of a job that is the best I have seen that unit look in a while
Tazewell is going to get a big test early for sure. I think with the athletes they have coming back (if they stay healthy) they have a chance to make a run at it. I have said it on here before though they have to win up front that has been their down fall in recent year I have no idea what they have coming back as far as big boys but if they returned a lot it should be an interesting game to say the least.
@redtiger the farm boy kids are gonna work hard regardless if you have lifts or not. You cannot replace busting your ass throwing iron around in a hot box with your team mates. I still think its just stupid we cant even work the kids out.
Moving the season, if handled correctly, could be a blessing for teams like GC. Assuming the players have access to one, 6 extra months in the weight room could be a difference maker. 2020 should be the season of Hogs & square bodies; save the spread offenses for 2021.
6 extra months in the weight room is great for schools systems that are scared to death of this crap. For the school that are all virtual right now that means there hasnt been any weight room and there hasnt been any weight room since March 13th (besides the 3 weeks where VHSL gave a us a little hope only to say never mind). I worry that we might see a record high in injuries this year because of that. I hope I am wrong because I just want to play ball but we shall see
Im hoping for Saturday day games, but if its Friday nights then its Friday nights.
I just want to play I could care less when or where. The sooner we stop running scared the better! I have a feeling playing in cold is going to bring back the old school hard nose football you love!
I predict that Marion and Lebanon will consolidate football programs just to have enough players to field a team.
I don’t think anyone is going to have an issue fielding a team. These kids will have gone almost a year with competition of any kind unless they play basketball. They are foaming at the mouth to get back out there. In the 2 week off season we had in June had better numbers than we ever had. Marion football will be just fine. Lebanon might have a drop off because their baseball team is LOADED! The Rona really screwed Doc out of a state championship or two. Most of there studs for baseball don’t play football anyway. I just hope come February the “back in my day we won because we wore our helmets on the sideline” people stay at home because is too cold for them.
That will depend if the person is entirely new to Richlands program or not???? I read somewhere this week that the Blue Tornado offense is what set it apart from other teams in SWVA. I’m not saying offense wasn’t a big part of the past two plus decades but Richlands was truly more renowned for their defensive prowess in my opinion. Back in the day, when you thought Richlands, the strong defense came to mind first. Back to the original question, If one of the current assistants get the nod, I’m saying they stick with what they know but I could be wrong...Won’t be first or last time
I agree with you there. What has made Richlands so hard to beat over the years the the elite level of defense they play. Mance was very good at taking away your best player or play and making you win with option number 2. Just about everyone is the area has gone to at least some version of the spread because its all a numbers game and it gives you a chance to win in places if you have lesser athletes and a qb that can distribute the ball and run a little. I would say any coach under the age of 40 is going to run some sort of spread concept. Richlands is going to run what ever the new coach knows and what ever fits the players they have. If the Webb kid is there in the spring leaving him solo while you try to run the power I or split back veer would be the biggest waste of talent I have ever seen.
Loris is closer to the NC line than it is South Myrtle. This is a chance to retire in VA, go to a vacation destination type of job, not have to teach and get paid to coach while pulling from his VA stuff. Smart life move, IMO. I know I'd do it in a heartbeat.
I only wish we had gotten the chance as a town and fanbase to come together and say thanks for all he's done for our little town.
I heard he is getting north 80,000 to teach and coach at the new school and when you you add on his VA retirement he is going to clear 130k I agree with you that I wouldnt pass that up
14 hours ago, UNION'S HAMMER said:
How much more does Tazwell county schools pay their coaches compared to other county's in the area say like Wise Co. Asking for a friend
if you teach and coach wise is about 2-4 grand less than Tazewell. Im not sure what coaching stipends are but its usually 2,400 plus a 1/4 month for assistance if you teach and 4 or 5 grand plus a 1/2 month if you are teaching. but I am sure some schools have a booster club that can push that number up some to get a better hire
Just watched some highlights of Mooresville from last season... He has some cats down there for sure not that Richlands doesnt have good athletes for the area but it looks like he is able to run what ever he wants on both side of the ball and has the kids to do it. On top of the pay in North Carolina being a minimum of $10,000 more than any school in SWVA makes it hard to believe anyone would make the move back. Money talks and that why the area has lost 2 coached to NC the last 2 years.
It was a beautiful play. Idk what Giles calls it but it but FB Buck. I was so excited to see it that I didnt pay attention to what blocking scheme they used, I assume Inside Zone. Great fake by Mahomes too
The blocking scheme they used looks like a zone concept but the backfield action looks like the trap Giles likes to run with the buck sweep fake. They might score on the play if they actually trap instead of using the zone scheme but that is just my opinion I love a good trap play. I read somewhere that they got they formation from watching old Notre Dame film from the 40's but I can only imagine Marty Smith was loosing his mind while he was watching this.
@Hokiebird7 sorry about the Giles county thing. I just thought that was the name of the school.
Adkins team will be the front runner again on whatever team he plays on in the Region. I assume he probably stays at Ridgeview. Although , it’s been rumored that he would consider playing with WEBB @ Richlands. If he stays put ,the region will once again be pretty competitive. Wise central will be good. Graham, Ridgeview , Richlands , Union and Tazewell . Let’s hope Chance Harris returns 💯 , Adkins stays put , and Webb stays at Richlands. Those 3 , Crabtree , Bradshaw , Jordan , meadows and others will make the region good for a couple more years to come.
Adkins and webb on the same team... those poor poor defenses in the southwest district... it wouldnt surprise me one bit if that kid was wearing a different helmet next year with the old ball coach leaving the ridge.
Wise seems to be the most complete team coming back. Graham will be younger this year than in the past but they had a pretty good jv team so if they grow up you have to throw their name in the hat. Richlands will make the play offs and then who knows the Webb kid may emerge as the best player in the region then. Ridgeview currently has the best player in the region if he doesnt run off to IMG and if the new coach can use him as a decoy to create big plays down the field then they have the opportunity to make a run. I know these are all region D teams but I dont want to speak on teams I dont know much about.
I am sure alot was due to breaking in new starters at all the DB spots but who ever runs the D next season will need to make sure that aspect of the game improves
a lot of it have to do with putting 7 guys in the box and playing man from 15 yards against 10 personnel. You can rack up 200 yards easy if your qb and throw a hitch or quick screen
He would be number 1 on my wish list. But I don't see that happening.
I've heard a couple people mention Mark Palmer, but I don't see that happening either.
I'm betting on Tiller, which would be ok with me.
Mark Palmer would be an interesting hire for sure. He has had a lot of success as of late at PH but I remember some of the bad teams they have had over there too. I wonder what he would do with that kind of talent on a roster..
1. Wise- if they only one kid AND they dont let success get go to their head a continue to work then I would give they will have to 1 seed
2. Ridgeview- if they can keep Atkins from running off to IMG then they will be at the top and most like lose at home
3. Graham- Graduated a ton of good seniors that have played had played a lot in 2 long playoff runs but just like Chilhowie this year all those young kids got an extra year of practice because of play off practice IMO that is like a red shirt and it helps a lot
4-6- Richlands, Union, Tazewell- not in any certain order but these guys will probably hold down these spots Richlands and Union will because they are Richlands and Union they are well coached they have a system that works and they have kids that buy in. I am not 100% sure what Tazewell has coming back but I know they werent bad even with a ton of guys missing. They will build on a good season as long as their best players dont jump ship to Richlands or Graham.
7 Gate City- could be the the group before but I dont know what they have coming back. I know they do have a great staff as long as they hold on to that continue to improve then they could get back to the GC of old in the next few years
8-10 VA High, Battle, Marion - VA high has one of the best players in the region but has nothing around him. Battle and Marion will be working on year 2 with new coaches. Their season rides on can these young head coaches get their players and staff to buy into their philosophies now that they have a full off season to do so.
11-12 Lee and Lebanon I really do hope both programs can have more success next year and improve and add some more balance to the region over all but until I see it they will stay down here.
side note
Parents that think they know better than their kids coaches and have never played at the next level or coached above pee wee need to just try it one year and see how easy it is...
I hope I'm wrong, but I fear consolidation will doom the chances of any SW Virginia school from matching or surpassing Powell Valley's eight titles.
I think consolidation is the best chance for this area with Riverheads on their run I mean how good would Marion and chilhowie consolidation been 2 seasons ago
No, they're actually quite small, but they're quick and athletic. And yes, I would say that they may have 3 that can catch him. Match him move for move, I'm not sure, but as fast, yes, they are fast.
The biggest thing I see with Central is the misdirection and play calling within all that movement. Graham will have to be disciplined and read their keys to totally shut down their offense. Defensively, I truly have no clue how Central will handle Graham's offense. It may be that they match up perfectly or can't do a thing. Will be interesting to see how that works out.
I think its an interesting match up for sure. Central had a good plan to stop Atkins but Graham isnt line up and run it down your throat team. They have other weapons out side of Lester even though he is the best. Even though Graham has those monsters at tackles that are pretty weak in the middle of there o line IMO. Central should be able to take advantage of that. its hard to run trap when the d lineman beats the puller. Now can they tackle Lester? I have no idea.
On Offense Central has to play keep away. I agree with you here that you counters and eye candy historically have killed Graham in the past and that is something Central does very well.
This Graham team may be better than last year. I am interested to see what happens over the next few weeks
I don’t know about the coalfields, but we do it the RIGHT WAY here in Smyth County. Once a field is selected, fans will complain incessantly on Facebook and implore local media to escalate the situation. At that point, a hometown “hero” will write to our local State Senator requesting him to intervene. The Senator then contacts VHSL Administrators who in turn select a more “suitable” field.
that whole situation was just dumb. why would you want to play at Saltville and risk running into a sink hole when you could play at a college field.
I dont see Burton improving by 21 points I know that was a long time ago but Chilhowie has the experience advantage and a darn good coach that very rarely gets out coached. They will have a plan. I say Chilhowie but it will be closer than last time.
If Narrows slows down the GW Passing game I think Narrows could run away with it.
You can cover the receivers all you want you better have a spy on Simmons because he will scramble for days. The kid is the best true QB in the area I dont know if they have a good enough team to beat Galax by looking at the score earlier in the year but they should win this one
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I knew yall had a lot of skill guys come back. Did that mountain man yall had at tackle back or did he graduate? I will tip my hat to who every took over the Oline last year they did a hell of a job that is the best I have seen that unit look in a while