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Well, as Meatloaf famously said “Two outta three ain’t bad.”  Southern Gap and color scheme are good….Eagles is completely uninspired and lazy.
It would be a travesty to not play homage to the coal industry or, at least, local fauna…..bucks…or thundering herd (Elk mascot). 
 
And, IMHO, they are SWD all the way with a protected yearly crossover with Ridgeview.

I'm I the only one missing Bandana's commentary?  Can we get him back?  Can't we all be friends?  🤣I would love to hear his insight on this.  

Agree.  But those coaches who can make it seem like its not work are the truly rare ones.

Agree.  But those coaches who can make it seem like its not work are the truly rare ones.

I'm I the only one missing Bandana's commentary?  Can we get him back?  Can't we all be friends?  🤣I would love to hear his insight on this.  

I'm I the only one missing Bandana's commentary?  Can we get him back?  Can't we all be friends?  🤣I would love to hear his insight on this.  

I'm I the only one missing Bandana's commentary?  Can we get him back?  Can't we all be friends?  🤣I would love to hear his insight on this.  

I'm I the only one missing Bandana's commentary?  Can we get him back?  Can't we all be friends?  🤣I would love to hear his insight on this.  

Hmmm......positive correlation with the most tenured coaches also being the two most sound programs?

Hmmm......positive correlation with the most tenured coaches also being the two most sound programs?

Hmmm......positive correlation with the most tenured coaches also being the two most sound programs?

One of my favorite leaders in the military was a 1SG Jones.  I was one of his platoon sergeants and he was hard on us but that cat had an energy and charisma about him.  I busted my ass for him and took my ass-chewings with pride.  I had my platoon squared away and Top (what we call 1SG) pulled me aside and said "Keep that shit up....you're the standard now.  I need to focus on the other platoons but I'll be on your ass if you slip an inch."   Hooah!!!  Our platoon motto after that was "Never slippin'!"  and every time we sounded off with that he would yell "Damn Right!" 
I found out near the end of my tour that his younger brother was Walter Jones, the All-Pro OT with the Seahawks.  Dude never said a word about it but had a small picture of the two of them in his office. 
The point is that building a connection goes a long way in how much your team or people will put out for you. 

One of my favorite leaders in the military was a 1SG Jones.  I was one of his platoon sergeants and he was hard on us but that cat had an energy and charisma about him.  I busted my ass for him and took my ass-chewings with pride.  I had my platoon squared away and Top (what we call 1SG) pulled me aside and said "Keep that shit up....you're the standard now.  I need to focus on the other platoons but I'll be on your ass if you slip an inch."   Hooah!!!  Our platoon motto after that was "Never slippin'!"  and every time we sounded off with that he would yell "Damn Right!" 
I found out near the end of my tour that his younger brother was Walter Jones, the All-Pro OT with the Seahawks.  Dude never said a word about it but had a small picture of the two of them in his office. 
The point is that building a connection goes a long way in how much your team or people will put out for you. 

One of my favorite leaders in the military was a 1SG Jones.  I was one of his platoon sergeants and he was hard on us but that cat had an energy and charisma about him.  I busted my ass for him and took my ass-chewings with pride.  I had my platoon squared away and Top (what we call 1SG) pulled me aside and said "Keep that shit up....you're the standard now.  I need to focus on the other platoons but I'll be on your ass if you slip an inch."   Hooah!!!  Our platoon motto after that was "Never slippin'!"  and every time we sounded off with that he would yell "Damn Right!" 
I found out near the end of my tour that his younger brother was Walter Jones, the All-Pro OT with the Seahawks.  Dude never said a word about it but had a small picture of the two of them in his office. 
The point is that building a connection goes a long way in how much your team or people will put out for you. 

One of my favorite leaders in the military was a 1SG Jones.  I was one of his platoon sergeants and he was hard on us but that cat had an energy and charisma about him.  I busted my ass for him and took my ass-chewings with pride.  I had my platoon squared away and Top (what we call 1SG) pulled me aside and said "Keep that shit up....you're the standard now.  I need to focus on the other platoons but I'll be on your ass if you slip an inch."   Hooah!!!  Our platoon motto after that was "Never slippin'!"  and every time we sounded off with that he would yell "Damn Right!" 
I found out near the end of my tour that his younger brother was Walter Jones, the All-Pro OT with the Seahawks.  Dude never said a word about it but had a small picture of the two of them in his office. 
The point is that building a connection goes a long way in how much your team or people will put out for you. 

One of my favorite leaders in the military was a 1SG Jones.  I was one of his platoon sergeants and he was hard on us but that cat had an energy and charisma about him.  I busted my ass for him and took my ass-chewings with pride.  I had my platoon squared away and Top (what we call 1SG) pulled me aside and said "Keep that shit up....you're the standard now.  I need to focus on the other platoons but I'll be on your ass if you slip an inch."   Hooah!!!  Our platoon motto after that was "Never slippin'!"  and every time we sounded off with that he would yell "Damn Right!" 
I found out near the end of my tour that his younger brother was Walter Jones, the All-Pro OT with the Seahawks.  Dude never said a word about it but had a small picture of the two of them in his office. 
The point is that building a connection goes a long way in how much your team or people will put out for you. 

One of my favorite leaders in the military was a 1SG Jones.  I was one of his platoon sergeants and he was hard on us but that cat had an energy and charisma about him.  I busted my ass for him and took my ass-chewings with pride.  I had my platoon squared away and Top (what we call 1SG) pulled me aside and said "Keep that shit up....you're the standard now.  I need to focus on the other platoons but I'll be on your ass if you slip an inch."   Hooah!!!  Our platoon motto after that was "Never slippin'!"  and every time we sounded off with that he would yell "Damn Right!" 
I found out near the end of my tour that his younger brother was Walter Jones, the All-Pro OT with the Seahawks.  Dude never said a word about it but had a small picture of the two of them in his office. 
The point is that building a connection goes a long way in how much your team or people will put out for you. 

I think it was 6-0.  RV just can't piece together consecutive baseball classes.  They are freshman heavy with a few juniors..one starting senior and I don't think any sophomores....probably will start 4-5 freshman and 5-6 will see playing time.  They have a talented middle school team that is very heavy with 7th graders with three quality 8th graders.  They will struggle this year, will be better next year and, I believe, considerably better in two seasons.  When the current freshman class are juniors and seniors, it will probably be the most competitive team RV has fielded.  

MaxPreps final class 2A rankings for girls has Wise Central #1, Ridgeview #2, and Gate City #3 proving once again that the Mountain 7 is the top conference in VA. If you take Wise out of the equation then Ridgeview probably has at least 2 state titles and Gate City possibly has 1-2.  The addition of the Union girls after losing Looney definitely put Wise in the drivers seat again this year and with the way Union played in the second half of the season, they would have been strong contenders had those girls stayed.  With that being said, Ridgeview may be the only team in SWVA that has not benefited from transfers, so hats off to those girls for what they accomplished this season.

For some odd reason, I don't know the living arrangements of every kid in SWVA.

You don't have a clue do you know how many kids are zone for dobyns Bennett but go to gate city and vice versa, do you know how many kids are zone for Va High but go to John Battle or TN High and the other way around, nothing is legit it's real easy to beat the system. Wise Central is recruiting like crazy, Trivette and the other best player just didn't wake up in abingdon they were recruited, everybody is recruiting but John Marshall is doing it better than everybody else, you act like it's the end of the world that a bunch of 14-18yrs old win class 2 state title 

The irony is that Graham fans are mad about a coach recruiting players and bringing them in from other schools.  I mean....a bit of self-reflection?  😜
That being said, VHSL has to do something about John Marshall.  At least the G-Men are relegated to two states and 3-4 county recruiting footprint.
 
 

The irony is that Graham fans are mad about a coach recruiting players and bringing them in from other schools.  I mean....a bit of self-reflection?  😜
That being said, VHSL has to do something about John Marshall.  At least the G-Men are relegated to two states and 3-4 county recruiting footprint.
 
 

I'm not mad at all. I recognize the irony. Can't throw stones if you live in a glass house. Many others should live by that same philosophy. 

The irony is that Graham fans are mad about a coach recruiting players and bringing them in from other schools.  I mean....a bit of self-reflection?  😜
That being said, VHSL has to do something about John Marshall.  At least the G-Men are relegated to two states and 3-4 county recruiting footprint.