FootballFan67

I don't believe anyone is worried about a horn per say.  Obviously, Union fans believe it's perfectly fine to blow it during live play while others disagree. However, it seems most of us want the horns, fans, cowbells, band, etc. any other time and loud as they can be. We all love a great Friday Night atmosphere and those add to it!  As far as I can tell everyone from Graham on this board was complimentary of Union's performance Friday night and thought they played the better game. My thoughts are just because there's no rule against something doesn't mean it should be done.  I guess as adults we can agree to disagree about blowing the train horn at the LOS.

In 2017, Tazewell scored more points against Bluefield than any other team and, in 2018, scored more points against Bluefield than every other team not named Fairmont Sr.
Having said that, Bluefield scored 62 and 60 vs. the Bulldogs during those seasons...

I’m not opposed to going back the way it was, the top four in each region make it. But the VH$L is too worried about money. 

Stole this from the “other” board. 
1. (4-0) Ridgeview 90 22.50000
2. (4-0) Union 84 21.00000
3. (3-1) Central Wise 64 16.00000
4. (2-1) Tazewell 46 15.33333
5. (2-2) Graham 58 14.50000
6. (1-2) Richland's 41 13.66666
7. (1-3) Gate City 51 12.75000
8. (1-2) Marion 38 12.66666
9. (1-3) John Battle 44 11.00000
10. (0-3) Lee 28 9.33333
11. (0-4) Virginia 37 9.25000
12. (0-3) Lebanon 27 9.00000

Hats off to Union on a great win. I had Graham beating Union by 20. I was wrong. Great win. For Graham, a horrible loss regarding seeding. Graham likely no better then the third seed whether we finish 8-2 or 7-3, and probably finds itself having to win on the road at both Union and Ridge view to win the region.
I certainly think Graham can and I still favor Graham, even with the loss. For Tony and the Coaches, tough loss guys and I will write this because you know I will echonthis when I see you. The holdings. Enough is enough. It's time to set players down for a quarter, maybe even a half. It's got to the point where the penalties are actually effecting the outcomes of games. The holdings and stupid holdings are actually getting tough to watch because as a fan, it's easy to see this team is skilled and special, yet they are just self destructing. Please guys, the kids need actual discipline with the holdings. It's got to stop.
Credit Union for the ball control offense. That was the difference coupled with Graham's continuous drive killers in the form of holding just like it did against Bluefield. I think the GMen turn it around and clean it up and do well. This season is at a 50/50 crossroads as to whether it looks like 2017 Graham with the penalties and self destruction, or the 2018 Graham where it cleans it up and gets it right by playoffs time. We will see. I think when all is said and done, it looks like 2018 Graham. 
Go GMen
P.S. Did I mention holding? For the love of all things good, stop freaking holding!

Mance is Coach Crigger’s Man Crush 😍 If they lose to Abingdon tonight, he may need a refund on all that Mance cream. 😂 

This would not have happened if it was blown right. We had ours at Mitchell Stadium last week. Rookie mistakes will cost you in the long run, we’ve learned that. Graham’s staff even let us in the gate early to get everything set up because they know we blow it respectfully.

Good Luck to Coach Mance and the Big R! Bring home that 200th win! 

Friday Night Lights! Go GMen! Bring your A game, focused, disciplined #GrahamPride! Safe travels for our Union buddies! Look forward to a hard fought game between two great teams & coaching staffs! Y'all can leave that train horn in Big Stone Gap if you want, lol! 

Game day ... good luck G-Men! Beat Union! Safe travels to the folks from Wise County!
 
            #vhsl #statechamps #grahampride

It's not the McDonald's production, but here's this weeks hype video.
https://www.facebook.com/129545150718962/videos/326456498148616/
 
 

Nice article...
https://www.bdtonline.com/sports/graham-union-meet-for-first-time-in-regular-season-friday/article_70e01fb2-da8a-11e9-9fc4-af9d6112a685.html

Graham plays their kind of game 35-7. 

Paul Wheeler coached at George Wythe before going to VH. We hated when he left. He was a top notch coach. 

Here we were defending a train horn last week, this week were defending from going to jail

Graham 35-3 over Giles final

Lord Botetourt 20 Bluefield 14
FINAL

Lester goes 87 yards on the ground.
Giles 3
Graham 21

I think the most unwise decision Mance made in 2016 was getting rid of Snake , messed with team's mojo. He'd probably tell you that himself now. With that said, Mance is a great coach and he stays at Richlands for all eternity if he wants. I'd like to see him step up to college level somewhere when he decides to retire from HS. I think he could be an asset to programs like UVA-Wise, Bluefield College or elsewhere. He's a definite VHSL future Hall of Famer. As for rest of this season, I'd say he'll figure it out. By end of season, no one will want to meet them in first round of playoffs. 

Nothing will ever outdo the "Akers out at GC?" Thread...that thing went on for months 😂😂😂😂 

I know Tazewell supporters shouldn’t be upset about the transfer I’ve never heard so much smack talk about a young man.  To hear them tell it they were happy he left and to have anew.  Good teams will always be razzed and transfers are always the reasons they are good or get more players.  Move on

I would say 8-2. 7-3 at worst and 9-1 at best. I think the two games in question would be Richlands and Union. There were nothing I saw Friday night, that would lead to believe that Tazewell would have a shot with or without Lester.

Shame so many are making excuses:( My buddy from Lebanon was telling me this morning that several Richlands folks were complaining about the officials taking FGs away from Forrest. That's absurd. I was right beside the uprights and he slightly hooked one. Another was hurried from an edge rusher,and another blocked. We could easily complain about the numerous no-calls on  Richlands holds and us getting called numerous times. Bottom line is if you line up and beat us we'll shake your hand after it. Union simply smacked the Blues in the mouth in the 4th quarter and took this game.

I stated this last week after the Bluefield game. Also stated they won't be touched until they get to the semis. Having watched Graham for decades, it's the best Graham team I've seen on opening week against Bluefield since 1989. That usually means Graham will go a long way. 

Yeah the Tazewell hype train ran into a big old g man wall