I remember discussions somewhere about it and thought some people were just whining. That this is pretty loud. I'm about positive Tiller said something about it before the 3rd quarter. Don't get me wrong! The better team tonight won!
Look…blow your horn all you want until they break the huddle and then stop….follow the dang rules and have some integrity. It ain’t hard. I also noticed the band played and the PA announcer was vocal during RV’s snap count as well. So, either they aren’t educated in the rules or just don’t care. It drew a lot of attention from the RV side. If they aren’t careful, I can see them banning all air horn devices. I think they did that in the playoffs (can someone check me on that?).
The 2 screens were only thing I remember him doing must've missed the others also
Underneath…a curl/ short hitch, out and something else I can’t remember. Hell, they only targeted him once or twice on the first half.🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️. With a S giving you 10-12 yards of cushion, I would have ran outs and slants until you let go of that cushion. I specifically watched Bunch’s back peddle ( he kind of shuffles) and break on the ball. RV didn’t target that enough. There is one double move pattern that I was begging to be thrown….don’t think it’s in their route-tree though.
Speaking of the horn in the first half. That was a bit obnoxious with it going constantly at the line! The air horns and cow bells are fine but that was a bit over the top.
Well, it’s also against VHSL rules but they don’t enforce it. You cannot blow it once the offense is over the ball. I’m pretty sure they know it’s illegal as well. They stopped in the second half….RV coaches probably called attention to it.
What curls or out? Beavers did zero significant damage down field, zero. That was obv the game plan, give plenty of cushion and not get beat deep.
Every time They tried to attack down field, Bunch was in excellent position.
They threw one deep, an under thrown fade. I watched every snap of this matchup. Bunch wasn’t alone on him as they inverted a corner (#18) and placed him inside of Beavers. They bracketed him the whole game. If Bunch could “handle” him they wouldn’t have needed to add another DB and bracket. They adopted the exact same approach as Central did…so, Turner did change his defense. Give him credit for not allowing ego to get in the way. Beavers will have to face a bracket the rest of his career. Looks like they are finding ways to defeat it. I still would have thrown the skinny post. Bunch was 10 yards off and playing extreme outside technique. He would not have been able to get over on a post, nor run him down. RV has over relied on the fade to #7. They need to show more diversity on his routes.
Union really struggled to get any pass rush til the fourth quarter. The run defense was excellent but you gotta create pressure. RV has a first class screen game, killed Union on it all night. RV did almost no damage throwing down field, it was the simple WR tunnel screens and RB screens that went for huge yardage.
I thought both QBs played fantastic games. The RV QB showed remarkable poise and awareness for his age while Bunch showed off his timing and playmaking ability with his arm and his legs. Bunch was also excellent in coverage against Beavers down field.
The RV QB having no consequential turnovers was impressive. The INT at end of half was meaningless, he did not turn it over when it mattered even when Union started getting home with the pass rush. On other side, Union did very good job pass blocking but at times struggled to run inside.
On 10/7/2021 at 8:31 PM, Plywood_King said:
I'm a fan of Graham's originality. There aren't many schools around here that have an original logo, let alone an original name. While "Scarlet Hurricanes" isn't as cool or creative as "G-Men," I'd like to point out that Marion took that name from a local landmark back in the 20s before there were any nationally relevant teams named the "Hurricanes," which is pretty cool considering what a generic name it seems like now.
As far as unis go, I usually like Abingdon's Oregon imitations. In particular, the uni coupled with the mirror "wings" on the helmet a couple of years back was a slick look.
I like any helmet that has an original logo on it. My favorite was probably PH's helmet from a few years ago that had a silhouette of Patrick Henry inside the "PH."
Beavers had 5 catches on 6 targets for over 100 yards and a TD. They should have targeted Bunch more….he can cover a fade at 6’6” with a 11 yard cushion but he didn’t come close to defending the out, screen or curl. He was toasted by 10 yards on the screen. RV coaches missed some chances…come-back, hitch, skinny post are all there. Gotta have the courage to throw those routes.
I'm a fan of Graham's originality. There aren't many schools around here that have an original logo, let alone an original name. While "Scarlet Hurricanes" isn't as cool or creative as "G-Men," I'd like to point out that Marion took that name from a local landmark back in the 20s before there were any nationally relevant teams named the "Hurricanes," which is pretty cool considering what a generic name it seems like now.
As far as unis go, I usually like Abingdon's Oregon imitations. In particular, the uni coupled with the mirror "wings" on the helmet a couple of years back was a slick look.
I like any helmet that has an original logo on it. My favorite was probably PH's helmet from a few years ago that had a silhouette of Patrick Henry inside the "PH."
There was a weird obsession in the region for naming teams after weather events while including a descriptive color: Marion Scarlet Hurricane, Richlands Blue Tornadoes (one of my favs), Grundy Golden Wave, Clintwood Green Wave. All of those are unique. Let’s not forget “Bearcats”, the old Garden Green Dragons…..always wondered why there weren’t more teams names after the coal industry “miners”…prospectors, etc.
There were a few years that Grundy resembled Notre Dame…looked sharp. Union’s colors are worlds better that Appalachia and PV. Graham has a classic helmet and name. I’m a fan of Ridgeview’s Gray on gray
Here is a fact:TRAVIS NEVER NEVER gets outcoached,(maybe APPOMATTOX) I have never seen him switch up the defense due to one great player on the other sideline, hint hint hint ADKINS at RIDGEVIEW , he may tweek it by putting a super fast corner as a pass rusher as a end (like JENKINS OR SATTERFIELD) or he might use the ALL STATE BASKETBALL PLAYER (BUNCH)at safety (6'5"++)and see if the young gun O'QUINN CAN GET IT OVER HIM.It should be a great game hope all the kids stay healthy before and after the game.
If you see two safeties or a bracket over #7 then, in fact, they changed their defense for one player. I don’t think the DC is too prideful to gameplan for an offense. This isn’t the same as Atkins…who is a RB. If you want to defend a 4/5 wide true spread, you absolutely have to make adjustments.
There are a lot of unique uniforms and names in SWVA football. Try to take off those team colored glasses and list your favorites. It can be an alternate uniform as they really are becoming more common. So let’s hear the following:
1) Favorite team Name (Ex: Graham Gmen or JI Burton Raiders
2) Favorite Helmet (Ex:VA High)
3) Favorite Uniform (Ex: Richlands Home: Blue on White)
I finally got the chance to watch some video on Ridgeview. #7 is flat out impressive. He stands out more than anyone. I don't want to take anything away from the QB or Hill as they are impressive too, but I think #7 makes this team go. Union will have to take him out of the game in anyway they can. Line looks huge, so we'll see how that works out with the run game and protecting the QB because we will have to get pressure on him and keep him rattled. Bears' biggest weakness has almost always been against the pass, but, if they play smart, I think this group will be able to handle it. My main concern is the Ridgeview QB scrambling for 1st downs on covered pass plays.
I don't think our run game will be stopped, but not sure how successful we'll be through the air with a wet ball. Weather is looking much better for game time, but ground will still be wet if the current forecast holds up. Going to be an exciting atmosphere tomorrow night!
If I’m RV, I’d test the Bunch and Jenkins kids in short and intermediate routes…..they’ll be sitting in the deep ball…which pulls them out of the box. They are good athletes but not true DBs. Double moves, combo routes….make them play positional technique…Can they flip those hips and be fluid. It isn’t the easiest thing to cover someone who runs crisp routes and is a “true” WR like #7 and #5 for RV. If RV’s line holds up…there will be mismatches as they also use #13 as a WR and he is very capable and has good ball skills. Hopefully weather doesn’t play a factor and we have an exciting game. If this was at RV…on turf and dry, I’d go RV all day……but at Bullitt with rain…..not so sure…seems like it favors Unions rushing attack. Probably decided by turnovers.
I have been getting Blasted on this thread because I feel Ridgeview will win by 3 TDs...I admit I could be wrong...But I have been to every RV game the last two seasons and I can tell you this...They do what ever the defense gives them...Richlands came in and stacked the box with 7-8 men at times and RV threw all over them...I have seen teams attempt to put two high safeties and Ridgeview run the ball down their throats..
In my opinion Travis Turner has the toughest Job of the night...He has to decide how he wants RV to play..They will either run it or pass it..I keep Seeing folks say “RV is a throwing team” That is not the case..They Average over 200 yards a game Rushing and about 120 passing..Oquinn Completes a lot of short Easy open passes. I have seen Oquinn change the play and throw deep to the Beavers kid when the Defense plays him 1 on 1..If you double the Beavers kid, Koda Counts catches the ball just as good and sometimes even better than Beavers..Counts Actually has more catches than Beavers...The Running Back for Ridgeview is also a threat when he is not running power. I bet Coach Tiller is praying that Turner plays RV like he did Graham..5 in the box
I actually don’t think RV throws enough TBH. I’d throw 18-22 times a game or roughly 40%. I disagree on them throwing short routes…..they love Beavers on the fade and run Counts up the seam as well. I’ve always said a modern read based passing game would be hard to defend in SWVA …if you can get some athletes. There are no dominant DE’s or CB’s here. Will be interesting to see RV develop their QB and passing attack going forward.
It would seem like this game could possibly favor Ridgeview because they can certainly run it well, but they have a very solid passing attack and if you had to pick any weakness or weak spot for Union, it would be there back 4. Front 7 is stupid good, and that secondary is very smart and has heady kids, but they do lack speed overall. They will put Jenkins on Beavers with help over the top and Union is counting on their front four getting pressure. I think they do this just enough to win. They will get hit with some big passes, but I just like how Union runs it. I know Ridgeview is also very stout on defense, but as good as they are, they are NOT as stout up front on defense as Graham is. If Union can run the ball on Graham, they will run the ball on Ridgeview. The danger for Union though (and any run dominated team) is getting down 2 touchdowns. If Ridgeview comes out and goes up 14 by catching Union on some early passes or big plays, that changes everything. It creates a bit more urgency in Union's run offense and it also means Union has to be closer to perfect in it's run oriented offensive possessions, and it means 1 or 2 turnovers even after gashing Ridgeview on the ground can be to much to overcome. I think the Bears win it though.
Does Union run two high safeties? If they don’t and they bracket Beavers how do they defend trips to other side? Do they replace a LB/DL for another S? Or do they put their best guy out there in single coverage? It’s in Union’s DNA to want to stop the run. Tough decisions for the DC.
Is he any kin to Brian Beavers. I played against him. He was a bruising fullback and ran completely over top of me once down at Ernie Hicks in a game we one 17-14. He also played middle linebacker and presented to the football with great anger and rage.
That’s his uncle. I’ve heard he was hard to go against….think his dad played at Emory for a bit. Younger kid is a different type of player….more skilled and different body type. Weather looks to benefit Union.
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I like these as well…but I’d like them with white pants more.