RedPrideNation

Lol, guys it’s not everyone whining. I am one of the few that post on both boards and will defend certain things. I have learned any talk about enrollment is a fools errand. I don’t care where we play and as I have said numerous times, Radford was the better team period. 

Lol, guys it’s not everyone whining. I am one of the few that post on both boards and will defend certain things. I have learned any talk about enrollment is a fools errand. I don’t care where we play and as I have said numerous times, Radford was the better team period. 

I don’t think anybody here has a beef with you. But some of your neighbors on the other board are outside their damned minds. They can’t have it both ways. 

Galax doesn't always win the state championship. But when it does, the score is 7-6.

I wanna try.
Riverheads scored 21 against Radford compared to Graham's 10, therefore Riverheads is better than Graham.
Am I doing it correctly?

SUGGESTED, SPECTULATED AND RUMORED NAMES OF RICHLANDS' NEXT COACH
 
Current/Former Coaches with SWVA ties
Aaron Lowe      
Brannon Breeding   
Chris Akers
Craig Plymal  AKA” Graig” Plymal
Dennis Vaught AKA Dennis “Vault”
Dwayne Stanley  
Freddie Simon   
Fritz Simon   
Gary Collier
Greg Mance   
Jack Ginn
Jack Turner 
Jimmy McGee   
Keener Fry  
Keith Warner   
Mark Dixon
Mike Compton
Mike Rhodes
Monty Chipman
Ronnie Davis   
School Board Supervisor of Secondary Education
Shane Wicks   
Snake Palmer
Thad Wells, Blacksburg, Mooresville, Richlands, UVA,  Lakewood Christian
Todd Tiller
Tommy "Runs Like A Deer" Crigger  
 
 
Current/Former Coaches Outside Area
Robert Casto (Riverheads)
 
College/NFL Coaches
Bill Belichick
Jim Harbaugh
Jimbo Fisher
Justin Fuente
 
SWVA Sports members
Ryan4VT    
SwvaOG
The Mayor   
 
Actors/Fictional Coaches/TV Movie Characters
Bud Kilmer, West Canaan Coyotes , Varsity Blues
Rick Vice, Pullham Univ. Blue Cocks, Division III
Coach Klien, SCLSU Mud Dogs , The Water Boy
Billy Bob Thorton as Gary Gaines, Permian Panthers, FNL,  Karl Childers, Sling Blade
John Crist, Unknown team, Brutally Honest Coach
Ricky Bobby
 
Ghostly Visages and Holograms from Sorcerers or Meth Heads
Ernie Hicks
 
Undisclosed
An Unnamed SWD Coach
A familiar name with Blues ties
A former player from one of the state championship teams
Someone across Davis Mountain
 
Suggested Hires
One of the M7 coaches looking to move up
One of the Buchanan Co coaches looking for a job due to consolidation
Someone outside the area
Someone with football knowledge and a proven record
Any of the “experts” on Facebook
One of the current assistants
One of the current assistants’ daddy
 
Miscellaneous/Other
Anyone enticed by the Mayor's empty, never been flooded trailer in the bottom within walking distance of not one, but two Dollar Generals   

Ok, Ok, I'll spill the beans.  I've accepted the position as the next HC of Richlands football.  We are in the process of ironing out a few of my requests, which are:
Grant me one year of playing eligibility since I didn't play my junior year.  This is an unprecedented request, I'll grant that, but I think we can work it out. A weekly wad of "walking around money".  We are still determining the amount.  I'm not looking for a super large sum...just want to look like a baller and be able to "appreciate" my players when they perform well.  We will not refer to the other Tazewell county schools by their names...simply "That Team Out East" and "That Team Further Out East".  We have our graphics department on this now.  The other Tazewell county teams have to provide (1) player of my choosing from each of their varsity and JV squads. The first Friday home game will always be "Hawaiian Shirt Night" perpetually.  The Richlands High School Blue Tornado Marching Band will allow alumni to play every home game.....perpetually. Guest player approval.  I have an extensive network of out-of-state friends whose kids are very good football players.  We are looking into allowing them to come visit and play one game a year.  So far, I've got a killer DT from Florida and an 6', 210lb RB/LB from Georgia scheduled for next year.   Exclusive Veto rights for three plays every game.  If I throw my veto flag, the play is wiped out like it never happened.  You ain't breaking no big plays on me, fool! A "Leave Me The Hell Alone" card that I can present when the TCSB wants to suggest something stupid.  I get to use it once a month.  If, for some reason, we lose a game, I get to challenge the opposing HC to a fight on the 50 yard line.  If I win, I take the win and he takes the lose. When I beat Union at BSG, their town council has to present the train horn to me, in formal fashion, the following day.  I will immediately have it smelted.    Make It, Take It scheduling:  When I beat you, you have to come to Ernie Hicks every year until you beat me.  Now, I'm realistic.....I probably won't get all of those concessions...probably about 80%. I don't promise a first year complete turn-around....probably take me 2-3 years to win our next state title. But, I promise you, We Comin'!  
 
 

Because we all have each other's backs when we're not playing each other.  We all have a vested interested in the situation, really.  

I think it’s awesome that this sense of community still exists. 

It’s the VHSL, that’s the reason. They are idiots and have been for many years. 

It’s the VHSL, that’s the reason. They are idiots and have been for many years. 

I won’t speak to how good Honaker is but Galax plays a legit schedule and is as battle tested as anyone can be coming into the playoffs every year.  Tons of respect to them for going into hostile territory and handling their business. 

I won’t speak to how good Honaker is but Galax plays a legit schedule and is as battle tested as anyone can be coming into the playoffs every year.  Tons of respect to them for going into hostile territory and handling their business. 

CCC lived in Georgia until his mom moved back to the area.  Believe what you want but if we did recruit there have been several in recent years that would have played in G’ville. Our school board is reluctant to let kids change schools for other reasons much less sports. 

I wasn’t implying they didn’t have athletes but I haven’t seen them have the speed Graham and Radford have. They may very well be miles ahead of Riverheads in speed too but again I don’t see that as much as I see every player in position and doing their job on about every play. I suppose you don’t see blazing speed unless there are mistakes that have to be covered up. 

Fair enough but the Radford defense doesn’t really stand out to me. Clark can score in bunches but I just don’t see that much speed other than him. My opinion is that it will be close until they break  the Bobcats O-line, then the 3 interceptions that was thrown last week become 2 pick 6’s and the party is on. I could be dead wrong and Radford could come out and put a decent whooping on the G-men. My gut tells me that’s not the case though. As the immortal Rick Flair said “to be the man, you have to beat the man”. Graham is the man until otherwise notified……. 
 
To be clear all 4 teams left have played their tails off and are more than deserving of being in this position. Being critical of a team doesn’t take away from their accomplishments. Like boxing, matchups make fights. I feel like Graham and Radford are miles faster than Riverheads and Poquoson. But with all due respect to both teams out west I feel both east teams are more disciplined and are less prone to penalties. What does that mean, hell I don’t know but it’s fun to guess…..

Fair enough but the Radford defense doesn’t really stand out to me. Clark can score in bunches but I just don’t see that much speed other than him. My opinion is that it will be close until they break  the Bobcats O-line, then the 3 interceptions that was thrown last week become 2 pick 6’s and the party is on. I could be dead wrong and Radford could come out and put a decent whooping on the G-men. My gut tells me that’s not the case though. As the immortal Rick Flair said “to be the man, you have to beat the man”. Graham is the man until otherwise notified……. 
 
To be clear all 4 teams left have played their tails off and are more than deserving of being in this position. Being critical of a team doesn’t take away from their accomplishments. Like boxing, matchups make fights. I feel like Graham and Radford are miles faster than Riverheads and Poquoson. But with all due respect to both teams out west I feel both east teams are more disciplined and are less prone to penalties. What does that mean, hell I don’t know but it’s fun to guess…..

Not sure anyone has stopped Clements or Clark so shutting them down is likely not happening no matter who they are playing. It’s been said numerous times but I will ask it a different way, which defense would you bet your life on? Both offenses are prolific and can score from anywhere, but who do you trust most against that for 60-70 plays? There isn’t as much margin as some let on IMO but I do think Graham has the experience of playing in these higher pressure games and there isn’t a better coaching staff if you have a big game to win. G-men pull away in the second half 42-21. 

And for clarity as a wrestling parent, I am not thrilled about not being against Grundy. They are the standard so that’s who you want to compete against. 

Not really lol. I was referring to Grayson making three appeals and threatening a lawsuit before the Executive Committee let them stay in class 1A with the small schools. If they can't win 1A then no they definitely can't win 2A. Just making reference to their little temper tandom lol. They expected to run would thru 1A but it didn't happen. Their enrollment is actually larger than Riverheads.

Lol, ok…..

Except wrestling. 

Honaker does have an explosive offense, but I am not sold they can stop someone enough. Very good team but this time of year you its better to have a defense allowing 10-12 than one allowing 19-21. I havent looked at the actual numbers but watching them I am not convinced they can get a stop against a solid run team late in a game. Maybe they can and I am in left field but that's what I see. Good luck to all the teams left, it should be interesting to see

Union's kicking woes reminded me of a Tom Turner quote. A reporter at media day asked him if he had any kickers. He said,
“Yeah, I’ve got six of them, but none of them are worth a sh--.”

@Real Sasquatch hit the number. Central showed last year that they are a contender so this week will be a huge test for the Gladiators. As for the path to Salem, I agree that Class 2 is more difficult, but to call out Region B is a little out of line. Poquoson and KW are extremely good teams but there is a drop off with the other teams from that region?  Look at Region C, Appo and Gretna at 3/4 are good teams but behind Radford. Region D has Union and annual contender Graham, but the drop off behind them is there for the teams behind them as well. IMO every region by and large has two teams that are contenders with a slight drop to the number 3's and 4's of that region and Region B is no exception. Will Riverheads win this week much less the next two? We will see if they have what it takes but there will definitely be some good football played over the next 3 weeks.