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The horn was not blown during play in the second half. Seems like word got passed up that it was gonna draw a flag but I dunno. I don't wanna cause another mess with the Union guys, my feelings on the horn being blown during play are well known. 

Yes, I noticed that and I’m a big fan as well.  Good touch.  I also like how RV has the wolf on one side and their number on the other.  It’s different..mixes it up a bit.  The lightning R is the best letter logo..instantly recognized. 

I do think the consolidation school names were bland as hell.  My all time favorite name (I would t want to have the name though) are the Poca “Dots” in WV.  I mean…wow….that’s courage.

Prior to naming the horribly generic Northwood Panthers, Smyth County had some great mascot names including the Saltville Shakers, Rich Valley Steers, and Sugar Grove Maple Leafs.  Chilhowie, a Cherokee word for "Valley of Many Deer", is of course the Warriors. Ironically and unfortunately, CHS was constructed on an Indian burial ground. 

Because 40 year old men think it’s okay to knowingly due illegal stuff (with the schools consent) to mess with 16, 17 kids from another team.  From what I’ve seen over the years…they don’t hide from it, They own it.  I’m an old Army guy who still believes in integrity.  Do the right thing. I’m a dinosaur, I guess.

Because 40 year old men think it’s okay to knowingly due illegal stuff (with the schools consent) to mess with 16, 17 kids from another team.  From what I’ve seen over the years…they don’t hide from it, They own it.  I’m an old Army guy who still believes in integrity.  Do the right thing. I’m a dinosaur, I guess.

It seems like they have a different uniform each week.  They go from a really good look to boring in the span of a week.

Graham, Richlands, Union, VA High, and Ridgeview all have better grey! 

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 
 
 
 

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 
 
 
 

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.