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30 minutes ago, Unchained said:

Really like the phantom PI call that an NFL WR wouldn't catch, the illegal procedure flag that wasn't, the hitting the kicker ? Be careful with that. The refs were very bad to us. If we were "lucky" we'll call it balancing out the hosing the stripes were giving us 🙂

I’m not disputing the refs, they were awful. That type of PI is called at all levels. I thought it was a bad call but not the first time I’ve seen it. The missed punter call was bad, and the missed false start was kind of comical. They still would’ve scored on the false start p, but I get your point. 
I just mean every fumble Union had bounced right back to them. Especially on that last Union score. 
I’m not saying Union didn’t deserve the win, they did. The RV defense played good enough to win the game. The offense had way too many mistakes and the turnovers killed them. 

2 minutes ago, Union_Fan said:

School boards do some absolutely SHADY stuff. That's why they get so defensive and overreact when people start asking questions.

Saw that with the Dickenson County School Board last week. They don’t like being questioned. Much like Fairfax County, the Democrats control the board in Dickenson county. 

2 minutes ago, Weatherman said:

It appeared that the VHSL didn't have anyone broadcasting the game, and that was a group from Fort Defiance broadcasting, and it was just tied in the NFHS broadcast.  Shame on the VHSL for not having someone there to announce.

I never heard that said, but wouldn’t surprise me. They also picked a horrible spot for the camera. A building that large should’ve had a place in the middle. 

I’ll say this Union emptied the luck bank last night to win. I’ve never seen so many bounces of the ball go one team’s way (not named the Chiefs) in a game. 

4 minutes ago, Unchained said:

Loved it. Watched it on NFHS. Lord Richmond hates it when SWVA wins titles. Way to go ladies!

Yeah it’s pretty bad when the Union Sports Network is nowhere near as biased as the commentators on the volleyball game was today. 

Rv volleyball team wins state title in straight sets. 

2 hours ago, Union_Fan said:

I can't speak for all stadiums, but I'm unaware of any train horns blowing at Union, while the opposing team is over the ball, SINCE the VHSl changed the rule on noise makers a few years ago. Cowbells, yes, but not train horns.

The rule also states that the band isn't supposed to play in the same situation. I know that Union's does not, but many others do.

With regards to the bands, I’d say that’s on the refs. They can send a quick message to get them to stop. 

This is the fault of the NCAA not setting standards years ago at the college level when it knew NIL and the transfer portal were coming.  Now it’s just the Wild West at these big colleges and high schools across the nation.  
The state high school governing bodies would’ve followed their lead if they’d have set some type of standards. 
The only hope is the Big 10 and SEC take over and set the rules going forward. 
 

Rv missed way too many chances in this game.  

1 minute ago, Westisthebest said:

Not been following football this year. But watching the ridgeview vs union game and have been impressed with ridgeviews speed on both sides. Theyre small but they fly to the ball on defense in swarms. Plus speed on offense. 

And union is union as always. A whole squad of athletic big kids, just like every year. How they dont have at least 2 rings is beyond me

Graham and appo had a lot to do with that. 

1 minute ago, jeffro said:

Union in trouble?

Rv is getting them off the field on 3rd down and the play calling for the pack has been good.  The pack has a legit shot in the 2nd half 

Rv 14-7 at halftime

On 11/21/2024 at 1:19 PM, swva_havok_fan said:

I know UVa-Wise is still not doing so well on the field on Saturdays still, and Emory is on the upswing...

But, I really like this new UVa-Wise coach.  He's at a different high school stadium in the area every Friday night.  At least he cares about the talent in this area.

UVA Wise will be much better going forward. They now have a coach that isn’t universally loathed like Damron. 

11 hours ago, SwvaOG said:

This is long overdue at RV and a step in the right direction but its been ridiculous this is just now happening.   Hell, I had mandatory weight training at 6:30 am in high school in the late '80's.  Most region fans will agree that one thing that has held RV back to some degree has been the strength of the OL/DL.  I'm pumped that they are working to address that and moving away from a seasonal work approach.

Agreed. Skill player wise I’d say they’ve been right there with Graham the last few years. But in the lines is where Graham and Union to an extent have controlled RV. 

On 11/19/2024 at 1:56 PM, Union_Fan said:

Even after beating Ridgeview 31-7, Union is still the underdog. Guess Calpreps knows about Union's after mid season slump and their history of rematches.

Smart!

I was surprised by that to. I’m thinking the Abingdon and Gate City games that’s been played recently had a lot yo do with it. 

6 minutes ago, Union_Fan said:

Quick shout-out to the Ridgeview Volleyball team. They defeated James River 3-1 to secure their trip to the state championship game.

Congratulations!

I’ve watched them a few times. Now that is a well coached team. They are the regions best shot at a state title in the fall sports from what I can tell. 

30 minutes ago, Union_Fan said:

Graham definitely has a history of improving as the season progresses. That is very apparent.

Union does not. That is also very apparent.

A lot of the people on the sidelines could be classified as roadies. They're needed and do a great job, but they should also disappear once the game starts.

As for the extra "coaches" or the people that think they're coaches...they just need to disappear altogether.

And Turner needs to stop calling the plays. He tries too hard to make the game a battle of will. Football may be that, but it's also a battle of skill and strategy. The strategy part eludes him.

I think that has to do with the success of the program to. Plus the mentality of Wise and Dickenson counties. Clintwood had a huge entourage of people walking in the field with the coaches when they were winning big before consolidation. 
One bad season, and some of those people will disappear. 

I will say this on the other side, RV going to the power running game against Tazewell seemed to wake them up. That 4th was a beat down. Maybe they’ve found something. 
 

What’s the reasoning behind all the Friday games this year?

3 hours ago, SwvaOG said:

RV needs to move away from their over reliance of 2x2 sets here a bit and look for ways to get Honaker the ball.  It would be nice to see them come out with a definitive game plan that doesn't allow Union DC to just play the same way he did last time.  Throw to Deel out of the backfield, stop the deep/double-coverage shots, employ a TE on occasion and....please.....designed QB power and draws.  

Agree with all of this, but this game will come down to the RV defense. If they don’t get Union off the field on 3rd down they have no chance. If they do they have a better than 50% chance of winning. That’s what cost them the last few games against Union. 

3 hours ago, Union_Fan said:

I like Ky's setup. TN isn't bad either. Like you said, Va...not the best.

Now all we need is for KY to get the setup for refs for out of state games correct. 

5 minutes ago, Unchained said:

92 yd run by taylor and 2A Central getting blown out by a 1A team 20-0

Sounds like Central has mailed it in for the year. 

5 hours ago, BigWinners said:

If VHS got Ridgeview at a diff time, they’d be #2 in PP

Not really.  Rv controlled the first game and it was never in doubt. 

But VHS is well coached and if one of the top teams don’t bring their A game the could be in trouble.  
I believe the top 3 have separated themselves from the rest of the pack. 

22 hours ago, GilesBandanaMan said:

I refer you to the Soviet manager of Ivan Drago back in 1984 when he stated "Whatever he hits, he destroys." One might argue the modern day version of that....."if he is near it or touches it, bad things happen and shi$ falls apart quickly." 

Nothing like a reference to the 2nd greatest cheesy movie ever! Rocky 3 beats it because of Clubber Lang.  “Pain.”

I think Ridgeview is keeping Grundy for next year as well.