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I mean he is not wrong. They did run the ball “at will”. They also got stopped 4 times inside the 20 against their will. Lol.

The ole "one play argument."  Perhaps, the dumbest argument ever used in the history of football.  "Take that play away and........." that's the reall LOL, LOL.  You can NOT take that play away.  that one play is a part of football.  It's part of the game.  It counts.  It's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.  The ole, "If you take Micheal Vick away from VT, then......"..  Fact....Michael Vick suited up, practiced, dressed, went to school at....he played for Virginia Tech.  He was on the team.  You can't "take him away" LOL.  I just just find it laughable at the ole, "take the one play away and yada yada yada."  LOL.  Insanity.  Same with Hunnicutt's run on Graham or Clements run on Union.  That is what athletes DO.  The strike on 3rd and 7 or 2nd and 10 or 4th and 19 or 1st and 10 from ANYWHERE on the field at any time.  That's part of the game. 

You will see the difference with Graham and Radford on the line of scrimmage when they play Galax.  Galax is very, very good, but the best football team Graham will play on the line of scrimmage, IF........they keep winning from game 1 through game 15 (again, BIG IF, not declaring them champions) will be Union as far as the line of scrimmage.  RV, Pulaski, Galax, GW, Radford, Appomattox, Glenvar, King William, Poquoson, Stuarts Draft) not of them will be better than Union on the line of scrimmage.  Watch the difference in Graham's performance on the line of scrimmage compared to Radfords' when Graham plays Galax.  Galax moved the ball on Radford between the 20's.  They didn't score but once, but they moved the ball.  Betcha Graham's DL does better than Radford's against Galax.  One team not mentioned in this post to keep an eye on is Central Woodstock.  Many forget, it was Central Woodstock that K. William beat in the semi-finals and that game was actually a battle.  It was pretty close.  Central Woodstock returns a senior heavy team and they may actually be as good or better than Graham and Union on the Line of Scrimmage this year, but they are much like Union.  They are not very athletic, but brutally physical up front.  I think Central Woodstock is the team from the East to play for the Class 2 state title this year......against......Graham or Union.  No offense to Radford or RV, or possibly Appo-Glenvar, but when the chips are down, I'm picking Union/Graham winner to play for the state title.

I doubt Galax runs the ball “at will” , I guess it depends on the accepted definition of “at will” though. 😂. If 8 points means “at will” then , I can accept that position. I still think barring a ton of penalties, Graham wins comfortably. I suspect the coaches will address penalties hard in practice & especially personal fouls will be cleaned up this week. 

Agree  I'll take Graham by 21 or more.
 

8 points hardly suggests that Union ran the ball “at will”, LOL.  I’d bet everything that isn’t nailed down on Graham -10.  You should probably take a few days off the Board…

Is it this play? 

Is it this play? 

Is it this play? 

Is it this play? 

4-0 is proof in FOCUS. 

You dont get yardage on penalty yards. 

I didn’t go to the game, but based on my prior observations and prediction, Graham is slightly better. Whether 5/10 or 8/10, I can’t say. I probably fall into 7/10 camp myself because of versatility. I prefer the methodical, grind it out style, but the danger is that it requires patience and is much more difficult to continue to execute when the defense covers a small space. Hence, turnovers or inability to convert when the defenders can play up closer. Without a clear advantage in speed or on the offensive lines, Graham’s ability or threat to pass is the difference.

My take, don't worry about somebody else's house unless your's is squeaky clean. Both teams will learn and grow from last night for sure. This board gives enough bulletin board material for everybody. 

I think you have me confused with UVA observer, I never said much better. Just better so far in 2022. Nobody gives a S##t about yardage. Make a play when it counts, that's what matters. That's how winners play. 

My early take barring injuries, is Union in  a squeaker. Defense and a run game travels. 

I'm still waiting on 1 and 10 at the Graham 10 and cant gain a yard running it up and down the field on the Gmen? Oh, I know -let's blame the play calling. 

He’s a Tazewell fan now

After watching a couple of Union games on NFHS.  I would say that this will be a battle.  The 2 teams are almost mirror images of each other. I believe this is a match up between 2 of the top 5 teams in Virginia AA at the moment.  Should be like a playoff atmosphere in week 4. 

Also Hughes played in the middle last year and moved to OLB with Sawyers, so I think its an adjustment most don't realize. in today's game, everyone tries to spread defenses out and so having guys that can be physical but play in space is huge. Just my opinion. I'm just a GMen fan, but try to be objective. 

Rex and Snake will have them ready. Their game planning is usually spot on. I agree , the LOS battle will be critical and a big measuring stick. I don't see a one dimensional running team consistently scoring on Graham without a great line and a special back like Lomax or Claiborne. 

77 total including JV time by my count. Hairston had 14, Tazewell , net 1 for the game.  

Not sure means possibly. Satterfield can ball, no question. Its hard to evaluate playing teams without a W and no offfense. All I'm saying  is 3 of 4 starting  Graham lb's return. Gave up only one TD in district last year. They have given up less than a 100 total rushing yards in three games combined this year. If Satterfield is Lomax, I'm buying , but thats a big ask. 

Wasn't Sawyers the defensive player of the game against Tazewell? I thought that's what the radio guys said. He and Blevins were hurt last year in the semi finals and finals and didn't play a snap on D. If you watch the games, he is who covers in space and rushes occasionally. I think people need to consider scheme when they make comments. Just my opinion. 

You are joking?  Right?,,,