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It’s really hard for me to say. I don’t have any connections to the program and I never really have. I don’t watch practice, none of my “football buddies” really do either. 
 
Outside of Sykes, I really have a hard time thinking of a position that was really in question if the best option was on the field or not. 

This reminds me of the fact that I have yet to see a proper try out/ competition for any key position since I relocated to the region.  This is just my RV experience.  It seems as if positions are already decided before the season begins and I really think it is a disservice.  It is like competition is avoided at all costs.  
 
Do you think that played a part?  Is that an issue over your way?

Player development is so damn critical but so is player- coach relationship. I often feel like coaches struggle to replace a known starter with more talented but unproven option especially in such a small and close knit football town.  I have no insider knowledge of the situation but that is where my thoughts wandered to.  I’ve seen it time and time again.  I watched it over the past four years with RV where they absolutely did not start their best eleven year in and year out. 
 
Damn…that kid starting at Union probably makes you favorites in Salem…and he would be back for next year as well.

WCYB can't get out of it's own way.  This is simple.....when you schedule your SWVA coverage START by circling the Union-Ridgeview game first and then fill in the rest.  They didn't cover a good game last year or this year and they've opted for Union-Central several times.  
Union by 25-30 points in an un-watchable game. 

Agreed with the caveat; however, that their lack of knowledge doesn't affect the game.  Fans are different these days.  I don't remember 1% of this drama when I played and I would surmise....that was an overall more physical era.  

Then tonight you were in for a show lol. That was the single most incompetently officiated game I’ve ever saw. They weren’t favoring any team I don’t believe, they were just flat out overmatched. Let the game get too chippy, mangled the clock on numerous occasions, false starts after the play was over, just a clown show. 
 
RV impressed hell out of me. I hope Honaker is okay, that kid is a monster. He was huge all night long on every clutch play. 
Union survived and won, I think they’re the better team but gave RV life on a couple drives with silly penalties but RV was not overmatched at all. 

One thing I've noticed is that when it is done by an opponent's fanbase they are whiny and ridiculous.  When it is down by their own fanbase, they are passionate and devoted.  Lol.  I would surmise there is a thin line between the two.  

Oh, you're a better man than I.  I have low tolerance for referees that don't fully understand the rules or are scared to throw a flag in a big moment.  I've seen plenty of both. 

That's it. I've seen enough.....the Bulldogs are bi-polar.  Lol.

That's it. I've seen enough.....the Bulldogs are bi-polar.  Lol.

I posted in the wrong thread, but it sounds like a traffic jam on TV. Maybe, an indicator of age.

Oh Lawd, don't get them started again. We will here about that train horn for weeks.  Lol. 

Did you not read my write up on Mountain 7 fan-bases?  Lol. 

He just needs to slow down.  Poor guy...he gets going and I'm like "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" did he just say?

Malic is a super guy but he’s filling in for BJ Richardson who’s in the hospital.

OK, Union people.  Who is the announcer that talks too fast and mumbles every other word?  He's killing me. 

OK, Union people.  Who is the announcer that talks too fast and mumbles every other word?  He's killing me. 

Probably wouldn't matter how many athletes a team has if they switch positions week after week and have no clue how to play their position. For example...Giles week one starting Defensive End is playing cornerback tonight. Rationalize that one for me? 

We don't. Can barely make an XP.

Wide open pass up the seam for RV for a Touchdown
RV up 7-6!

That is ridiculous...11 players need 11 coaches

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I agree with every word of this except a couple. I can’t believe you weren’t aware football was actually invented in BSG and we are kind enough to allow all of you heathens to participate in our sport. 

You are correct.  Some just have more than others and it manifests in different ways and the M7 has varied versions of it.  Take Central...we've discussed it here already but I've experienced it from the staff, assistants, volunteers, coaches, etc. more than the dang fans.  It's almost like it is coordinated at all levels..lol.  I figured that it was mostly their love of looking down on those "redneck" Wolfpack fans.  But, as I talked to other fans...Union, Tazewell, Richlands for example, they all said the same thing.  Trenton Adkins told me after a RV/Central win in which they "held" him to less than 300 yards rushing that he had never been cussed more in his life and called some inappropriate names.......and RV won by 20+ points.  Richlands people said that during Mance's last game, in the playoffs at Central, was the worse sportsmanship they had ever seen.  That is saying a lot as that program has played a lot of teams around the state.  
Now, RV fans are rowdy and will argue every....damn....call...on the field.  They are famous for pissing refs off and feeling like "the refs are always against us."  But, I honestly can say they definitely aren't snooty or look down on anyone.  And RV has its own issues but I feel like they are often labeled as too rowdy when the other fans aren't much better.  There are local politics here but I'll be damned if I can figure out why some families have influence and others don't.  It doesn't seem to be financially based.....but there are very questionable player utilization at RV that I just can't square.
Union has their own issues as well.  I hate to say it, and it's not really represented by our Union fans on here, but they often carry themselves like they invented football and the other team should be honored to be on the field with them.  If you beat them, it was an anomaly.  I think the Sproles LB for RV said it best before the big RV/Union game in 2018.....They think they are the only physical team around but they are gonna find out Friday night on the ridge that we are going to knock them in the teeth.   I think Graham pushing them back the last several years is actually good for Union......keep that fire lit.   If you can out-Union Union you will get in their heads for sure. But, Union has earned the right to some arrogance as they have the the track record of performance for over 30 years.
I guess that is why Central irks some of us so much because they haven't really earned the right to act like that in regards to football. I was actually surprised to learn that they haven't won a Mountain 7 title in football. 
Gate City is what you get if you cross RV and Union.  I've never had a negative experience with Lee or Battle and I'm sure everyone just assumes Abingdon is in a higher tax bracket that the rest of us.  Lol. 

You are correct.  Some just have more than others and it manifests in different ways and the M7 has varied versions of it.  Take Central...we've discussed it here already but I've experienced it from the staff, assistants, volunteers, coaches, etc. more than the dang fans.  It's almost like it is coordinated at all levels..lol.  I figured that it was mostly their love of looking down on those "redneck" Wolfpack fans.  But, as I talked to other fans...Union, Tazewell, Richlands for example, they all said the same thing.  Trenton Adkins told me after a RV/Central win in which they "held" him to less than 300 yards rushing that he had never been cussed more in his life and called some inappropriate names.......and RV won by 20+ points.  Richlands people said that during Mance's last game, in the playoffs at Central, was the worse sportsmanship they had ever seen.  That is saying a lot as that program has played a lot of teams around the state.  
Now, RV fans are rowdy and will argue every....damn....call...on the field.  They are famous for pissing refs off and feeling like "the refs are always against us."  But, I honestly can say they definitely aren't snooty or look down on anyone.  And RV has its own issues but I feel like they are often labeled as too rowdy when the other fans aren't much better.  There are local politics here but I'll be damned if I can figure out why some families have influence and others don't.  It doesn't seem to be financially based.....but there are very questionable player utilization at RV that I just can't square.
Union has their own issues as well.  I hate to say it, and it's not really represented by our Union fans on here, but they often carry themselves like they invented football and the other team should be honored to be on the field with them.  If you beat them, it was an anomaly.  I think the Sproles LB for RV said it best before the big RV/Union game in 2018.....They think they are the only physical team around but they are gonna find out Friday night on the ridge that we are going to knock them in the teeth.   I think Graham pushing them back the last several years is actually good for Union......keep that fire lit.   If you can out-Union Union you will get in their heads for sure. But, Union has earned the right to some arrogance as they have the the track record of performance for over 30 years.
I guess that is why Central irks some of us so much because they haven't really earned the right to act like that in regards to football. I was actually surprised to learn that they haven't won a Mountain 7 title in football. 
Gate City is what you get if you cross RV and Union.  I've never had a negative experience with Lee or Battle and I'm sure everyone just assumes Abingdon is in a higher tax bracket that the rest of us.  Lol.