BearsFan88

I understand why they are upset with the timing of it. But I was definitely not quick to jump to conclusions. It didn’t make sense to me that they would cancel the parade over a football game. The parade would last 30 minutes and they would have plenty of time.

The Veterans Day parade was scheduled for Saturday in Big Stone at 11. Because the game was moved to Saturday the town of Big Stone canceled the Veterans Day parade. A lot of people are understandably upset.

Haven’t seen anyone bashing the kids from Blacksburg. In fact, most feel for the kids from there. The adults making these decisions for them are cowards.

Union 42, Virginia High 13

Graham names the score.

I admire their spirit. Hate that they went 0-10 and only scored one touchdown the entire season. Has to be tough on those boys on the field.

Ok. So for second round does it go: Winner of 1/8 vs winner of 4/5 Winner of 2/7 vs winner of 3/6?

Bout the most bizarre series of events.

TSSAA mandated Thursday game

Here is a Tennessee score. North Greene 14, Cosby 0 in the 3rd quarter.

The chest-thumping will commence.

Union 56, Central 0

Gate City 28 Lee 14

I saw the video on Facebook. Ridgeview people getting defensive. I wasn’t at the game. I was watching some Tennessee schools. I’m certain that Union wasn’t perfect. I don’t think I saw anyone defending any bad behavior from Union players when it occurred. Looks like most people commenting wanted to know where the flag was against Ridgeview for some of the things they did. Also some parents for Ridgeview are upset that their kid got called out. I don’t think the players should be suspended or anything. Running laps and pushups should be appropriate consequences. And maybe a good stern talking to from administrators. Yeah they’re kids and are prone to get hotheaded in the moment. But the truth is that Ridgeview athletes and fans have been involved in quite a few kerfuffles the last few years. The adults in charge need to teach them about conducting themselves and also be an example. And if their behavior continues to reflect poorly on their team and school community then that’s when consequences should happen. Ridgeview seems to have a great tradition going on. They are also getting a bad reputation and that’s going to have to be addressed.

Union usually brain farts at midseason

Gainer also coached at Patrick Henry in Roanoke. The 1973 PH Patriots shut out 10 opponents. The only team to score more than 7 on them was William Fleming. They even beat Coach Herman Boone’s TC Williams. That was couple of seasons after the 1971 Titans season.

Battle 28, Central 7

In 2014 Union played Sullivan North at Riggs. Funny story about the name Riggs Stadium. My parents and a few of my relatives moved from Big Stone to Fort Walton Beach, Florida. There’s 2 high schools there: Choctawhatchee (aka Choctaw) and Fort Walton Beach. Fort Walton Beach mascot is the Vikings. The football stadium is named Steve Riggs Football Stadium.

I can say Altavista is a good team. Blowing Appo out like that is no small feat. But Appo’s record now is 1-5, I am not sure how much that’s really saying in the grand scheme of things. On the other hand, given Appo’s reputation the last 8 years, that says a ton! Very good accomplishment for the Colonels.

Union 21, Ridgeview 14

Never understood why people were all of a sudden counting out Riverheads

Dayummmm

Appomattox.

Looked incomplete to me. But it didn’t really make a difference. Had to be a judgment call.

Don’t forget 2012 against Stuarts Draft. How many onside or squibs did Stuarts Draft recover? It is way too early to think about state anyway.