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  1. I don’t see Graham’s defense having much trouble with single wing and if they do, they’ll make adjustments. The Graham seem to be great at making adjustments when needed. I think that’s what helped last when they fine tuned the defense and finally got it clicking. The difference this year is the defense started out strong and offense is getting better. If Giles keeps it as close as two scores, I’ll be surprised. With that said, it’s football anything could happen.
  2. Actually Mance complained about whistle in radio interview and said it violated VHSL rules or so I read on a social media post.
  3. 1. Levi Forrest (Richlands) 2. Devin Lester (Graham) 3. Chance Harris (Tazewell) I would put Adkins in there if he were in the SWD. He's obviously top of list in the Mountain 7.
  4. Pulaski Co. Abingdon Grayson Co. Ft. Chiswell Christiansburg Central Battle Ridgeview Graham Narrows Galax Grundy Honaker Hurley Twin Valley Patrick Henry Holston Rural Retreat Bluefield Virginia Boise St. Virginia Tech West Virginia Clemson Tennessee LSU Miami Cleveland Philadelphia Kansas City Los Angeles Chargers New England G(s)otW Union 53 Chilhowie 42
  5. Graham defense shows up big time and Lester and company get the job done on offense. Tazewell has a respectable showing. Graham 45-24.
  6. Let's just hope for a good game & no injuries for either team. It's going to be an emotional night for both sides as Little Tony was special to members on both teams that have much respect for each other. I'm not saying G-Men win but I think they will have a respectable showing against a tough Bluefield and kudos to them if they surprise a naysayer like yourself.
  7. Gate City over RIchlands robbing Mance of his 200th win... ...just kidding! Mance gets his 200th and rides off into the sunset at the end of this season.
  8. My thoughts are the game will be a closer this year than last with Graham's defense way ahead of where they were last year at the beginning of the season. Offense isn't there yet. Bluefield is strong on both sides of the ball. I know most people are handing the game to Bluefield but I'm hoping that Graham can pull out the W. It will certainly be a hard fought contest and great atmosphere for fans.
  9. I would suggest Graham vs Bluefield but that's a bit of a drive for you. Hopefully a close game and great game play from both teams. The place is packed out every year, great Friday Night Lights atmosphere. There's a local mom & pop's pizza place called Pacific Pizza, prices are very reasonable & food is good; pizza is made to order & baked right in front of you.
  10. Graham 27-0 over a much slower less athletic Cave Spring. Graham's defense may be better than last year's. They are solid. Rex Bradshaw and Dennis Palmer have them starting out much better than beginning of last year. I imagine they'll adjust as they need to though as season progresses but the are tough already. It's going to be brutal for some opponents they face. Several may not make it across mid-field too many times during a game. Offense obviously better than Cave Spring's defense but still needs some work. I think they can be formidable but it may take a two or three games to get things tightened up a bit better; hopefully, only two or three games. Lester is fast and I think when he finds open field, he's gone. Passing game needs accuracy though. I still say they're the team to beat in the SWD. All of this is my opinion, others may disagree.
  11. Ridgeview Pulaski Abingdon Carroll Co. Ft. Chiswell Blacksburg Radford Central Richlands Union Honaker Chilhowie Tazewell Glenvar Grayson Co. Narrows Grundy Hurley Patrick Henry Jenkins, KY Cumberland Gap, TN Northwood Holston West Virginia South Carolina App. St. Virginia Tech Marshall Auburn Virginia Oklahoma (Sunday) GotW Graham 35
  12. Bland only has 120 boys in grades 9-12. When you take into account at least 1/3 of those participate in band, cross country, work, etc. That doesn't leave a big pool to pull from really. There are a lot of boys who play other sports but not football. Football isn't for everyone. I truly do not think we can point to one definitive thing. What's happened is a result of many contributing factors and people trying to pin the entire blame on the coach are wrong. A numbers game is definitely one of the main contributors but there are always those who like to stir the pot.
  13. Bland County does have a middle school team. A very sad day, not having a high school team affects so much more than just football; football is the sport that brings communities together most. It'sheartbreaking for the coaches and boys that wanted to play. Two players had already transferred prior to the official decision. For schools like Bland County, 7 on 7 would be a blessing but even with just 11 players , that's still not adequate even for 7 on 7.
  14. The decision was made earlier this evening. They will still field a middle school team. I believe they have 25 boys on middle school team. It so sad for the boys who wanted to play.
  15. Two of the Bland players have transferred as of today. One went to Princeton and the other to Rural Retreat, I don't see them being able to have a team but maybe I"m wrong. Very sad for the few that wanted to play.
  16. With Webb and Forrest, they should be decent, at least 7-3. They've got 90 showing up according to another thread so I'd say they'll end up fine but doubt they'll make it past region though.
  17. Which is sad because they have great food...I did see if was up for sale; maybe someone will buy it.
  18. Very happy for Mac and proud of her! Years of hard work and dedication come full circle with state championship and now verbal commit to VT. She'll be an asset for the Hokies!
  19. Graham vs Bluefield Richlands vs Union Radford vs Glenvar Graham vs Union Richlands vs Radford Patrick Henry vs Chilhowie Graham vs Richlands Radford vs George Wythe Ridgeview vs Union Ridgeview vs Pikeville Galax vs Glenvar (Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately, I'll only be watching the Graham games in person but I cannot wait to see how the others turn out. Hopefully one of the others will be on the week Graham doesn't play.)
  20. I never said they would win state again. I only shared the article because I saw it posted on Virginia Preps. Personally, every defending state champion regardless of the sport or division should be aiming to repeat. I hope none of the teams have injuries and all the players stay healthy, I would not want anyone to suffer an injury that prevents him from playing. I agree Union will be a tough opponent as will Bluefield for the GMen.
  21. Here's a nice article about the GMen. https://gridironscouting.com/2019/07/21/national-spotlight-quest-for-back-to-back-state-titles-fuels-g-men/?fbclid=IwAR3yZwDTLIlLaXaWf-1EmMa63moyfz-9HCSnTIf72fyy5S_yD1GnSoUhROE
  22. First downs don't mean much when you cannot get them. The hard hitting of Graham's defense was most responsible for coughing the ball up. Radford will have a much more difficult time as other posters have commented with Appomattox this year. As you eluded, Appomattox should have beat them last year.
  23. Not to contradict you but one or two first downs in the first half is not really moving the ball well.
  24. Congratulations to the Graham GMen! I'm so proud of the coaches and the players! You did what you set out to do "finish"! Great season!
 
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