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He has been the DC for a while so I would expect no changes on that side of the ball.  It will be interesting to see what they do on offense.  Does he keep the OC or bring on someone new.  If they are going to change offenses this is the time to do it...new QB.  I expect that to stay a 3/4 wide offense although I think they have the pieces to be a power running team. 

Yep, several times...all deep shots and they did a good job isolating a back on our OLB and running down the sideline for a TD pass.  They had the game in hand and tried a deep shot to Palmer with two minutes left and to this day, I'm not sure why I didn't pick it instead of just knocking it down....although it was fourth down. Our coaches were pissed that they did that....I remember Snake not being happy about it.  

Lol.  I saw myself on some of the clips.  You can't really tell...but it was extremely muddy on that field (Ernie Hicks).....had a good showing against the G-man that game....10 tackles and a PBU.

Lol.  I saw myself on some of the clips.  You can't really tell...but it was extremely muddy on that field (Ernie Hicks).....had a good showing against the G-man that game....10 tackles and a PBU.

I don't agree with it the more I think about it.  There are clear positions on the field.  It is saved for skill position players only and, realistically, is always going to be a running QB that doesn't pass much/well or a WR that doubles as a RB on occasion.  What about an OL that moves down the line due to injuries?  What about an OL that plays C and then bumps out to OT for some reason?  Two very different positions.  I guess the reason I don't agree with it is you already have RB, WR, QB, KR and PR designated. 

Merry Christmas and Happy NY to all you f&#*ers on the board.

I don't agree with it the more I think about it.  There are clear positions on the field.  It is saved for skill position players only and, realistically, is always going to be a running QB that doesn't pass much/well or a WR that doubles as a RB on occasion.  What about an OL that moves down the line due to injuries?  What about an OL that plays C and then bumps out to OT for some reason?  Two very different positions.  I guess the reason I don't agree with it is you already have RB, WR, QB, KR and PR designated. 

I don't agree with it the more I think about it.  There are clear positions on the field.  It is saved for skill position players only and, realistically, is always going to be a running QB that doesn't pass much/well or a WR that doubles as a RB on occasion.  What about an OL that moves down the line due to injuries?  What about an OL that plays C and then bumps out to OT for some reason?  Two very different positions.  I guess the reason I don't agree with it is you already have RB, WR, QB, KR and PR designated. 

Can someone explain why there is an offensive all-purpose?  I don't understand the concept. If you are not 1st/2nd team as a QB, WR or RB how do you get to be 1st team all-purpose?  Now...if a kid literally plays several offensive positions, I'd understand more but still wouldn't agree.  Is this a new thing?  I don't remember having this when I played....but that was a long time ago.

I don't agree with it the more I think about it.  There are clear positions on the field.  It is saved for skill position players only and, realistically, is always going to be a running QB that doesn't pass much/well or a WR that doubles as a RB on occasion.  What about an OL that moves down the line due to injuries?  What about an OL that plays C and then bumps out to OT for some reason?  Two very different positions.  I guess the reason I don't agree with it is you already have RB, WR, QB, KR and PR designated. 

I don't agree with it the more I think about it.  There are clear positions on the field.  It is saved for skill position players only and, realistically, is always going to be a running QB that doesn't pass much/well or a WR that doubles as a RB on occasion.  What about an OL that moves down the line due to injuries?  What about an OL that plays C and then bumps out to OT for some reason?  Two very different positions.  I guess the reason I don't agree with it is you already have RB, WR, QB, KR and PR designated. 

I think it comes from the mentality , every kid gets a trophy, maybe? Another way to get an additional player some recognition??? 

I think both are correct. I know in other levels, the term athlete is applied. I think it’s another word for jack of all trades, or someone more versatile as OG said playing multiple positions. 
 
More often than not, I think it leans toward the latter to recognize an additional player. I get it, but don’t always agree with it. I think sometimes extenuating circumstances can affect the player. Example, a kid switching positions to help the team due to injury or some other reason midseason. In other circumstances where they played the same position, they may be a better player but wouldn’t have the body of work as a player who played in the same position. Some might be scheme dependent that lean toward stats. 
My opinion is that it should be applied to the more versatile player. For this season, I would say Keshawn Smith from Virginia High. While recognized as a receiver, I think anybody that watched him in games could see he was the best athlete. He wasn’t just receiving, he was often rushing. I’d say his receiving stats were modest, but his total impact applied to all facets. 
Just my opinion, and trying to reason why myself. Sometimes the best player isn’t a specialist at a single position.

Merry Christmas and Happy NY to all you f&#*ers on the board.

This is something that annoys the hell out of me.  First of all, the damn district needs an official website/FB page or something.  Secondly, would it kill the individual schools to post the whole list and not just fancy mock-ups of their kids only?  I've seen some schools post results a week before to other schools get around to it. 

Had Graham by 10-14 and they covered my spread.  Strasburg would had a hard time being a top three team in Region D and would have finished no better than 3rd or 4th in the M7.  I feel like if you played them a couple of times you’d sniff out their offense and then they wouldn’t have the athletes to compete.  Honestly, Graham, Union, RV and Va High all had better athletes.
Far SWVA dominates the fall sports winning titles in football and volleyball, both in dominant fashion. Congrats to the collective. 

NFHS announcers talking about the “air raid” offense of Graham. lol. 
 
wear em out G-Men. 

I'm almost certain the play by play guy is the same one from the Ridgeview Volleyball championship game.
Biased as he could be. "Grayson Co has to be pleased with their season even though they got their butts handed to them today." 🙄

Put your fastest and best athlete (DB) as a middle-high safety 15 years off the ball and centered between the goal-posts.  He is pass first and a true safety valve in run-support. Everyone else has a run-fist mentality......can't scream off the edge going after the QB.

I think it will a 3 team race, Va High, Graham, and Central.  I really don't see Gate City replicating last years scoring.  I would say this will be a rebuild year for them.  I could be wrong.  I just dont see it.  Abingdon will be good also but thats 3A and doesn't count in anything except M7 as far as local teams around here.  Union may surprise just because they always do.  They lost quiet a bit but still have talent and more coming up.  I think RV, with the team they have will try to bully everyone.  Battle had a lot of seniors last year, and who knows about Lee.  

They are definitely state championship good 😂

Put your fastest and best athlete (DB) as a middle-high safety 15 years off the ball and centered between the goal-posts.  He is pass first and a true safety valve in run-support. Everyone else has a run-fist mentality......can't scream off the edge going after the QB.

Bet that legal pad was college ruled....

This is something that annoys the hell out of me.  First of all, the damn district needs an official website/FB page or something.  Secondly, would it kill the individual schools to post the whole list and not just fancy mock-ups of their kids only?  I've seen some schools post results a week before to other schools get around to it. 

Ridgeview has provided Buchanan the blueprint.  There isn't a better place to watch a basketball or volleyball game than The Ridge, IMO.  Fantastic setup and the decor/decals/paint are top notch.  I appreciate the hell out of the top walk around track so I can stretch out and walk a bit and still watch the game and it lets the little ones run some energy off.  It gives the gym a throw back vibe but mixed with a very modern lower level.  Now....if they would just step up the concession stand game.