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I really like #6 for Galax....not very big but tough and plays hard.  He will need 10-12 touches.  Also Galax will need to get more from QB...he will need to be able to pull the ball and run 4-5 times a game to open things up?  They will be very solid on defense and in the kicking game.

Grayson Super thinks he is a Sports Agent/Coach/AD rolled into one.......he will be in search of.

Galax will need to be super disciplined and play error free football Sat.  This is not a great Essex team but they have a number of defenders who can tackle #9 and & #7 for Galax which is something Region C/D teams have struggled with.  That being said I really like how Galax is playing right now and feel they are confident in what they do.  #7 has been dominate the past several weeks on both sides.

Congrats to Coach Allen on job well done under difficult circumstances.  Grayson was a mess offensively...... IMO very poorly coached on that side of ball.  Had 12 weeks to come up with a offensive scheme with the best skill in region and relied  on random big plays and special team scores.  

I am still picking Grayson to represent the West based on their defense, they are very difficult to score on especially inside the 20. The impact the Def Coord of previous 2 year is big.   On the offensive side they are simply poorly coached.  The have multiple playmakers....1,2,3,6,10 who  can score at anytime.  It is certainly not for lack of coaches, they have a sideline full.

Grayson AD has absolutely nothing to do with decision one way or another.....the Super will make that call.

That is James salary before Coaching Stipends...got to be one of highest in area. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Region C is certainly way down

Grayson has not played to their ability but they are still more athletic than anyone else in the West IMOP.  Their defense will carry them again and  while offense will score 28

That  is a commendable but a  dangerous game for a Coach to post anything on FB I would think?

I still believe Grayson has a good shot at winning the Region and moving on just based on their sheer athleticism.  Two areas need massive improvement the O-line play and overall discipline.  Way too many penalties and alot of showboating.. 

The Grayson Co.  AD is the schools Twitter monitor, nothing more.  He got  the job soon after his Dad was elected to the school board.  The Superintendent  alone makes every  decision regarding athletics etc.  

Not sure Graham or any school had their Superintendent actively involved in process?

Have they removed posting of job?  If so that is a pretty short window for a system that traditionally moves really slow.

Grayson Superintendent  is active in seeking transfers....those you mentioned above and several others.   Graysons baseball for years siphoned off Galax and Carroll talent.

Denver Brown.....his brother ? Johnson played reciever I believe.  Hawks kid who played on LOS.  You mentioned 4 I just added 3 more.  There are several others.  At the 1A level 1 player can make a huge difference.  I think we would both agree Spurlin as 4 year starter had tremendous impact in many areas.   Add this with the presence of an excellent coach and translates into success.  Current staff has done  really good job but Dixon's departure is also starting to be felt.

Galax no longer getting football tranfers that were MAJOR contributors either....

Marshall Doss former E/H and Ferrum Def Coord would be good hire.  He has had huge impact at Grayson .  He is making good money at Grayson Co so not sure Chilhowie could pry him away?

Solid list provided by Sixcat regarding Galax........I would have Spurlin at the top for all 4 years contribution.  I would also have J. Dixon and in the same line as Pack , Frankie Shalabi(sp) who was a great defender,blocker and caught some timely passes from FB/TE position. 

Grayson claiming hardship while  preparing to intall @ 1 million turf field and spending tens of thousands of doillars on football and hiring and finding jobs for 3-4 additional coaches is somewhat odd.  Super has taken care of the school board and they will take care of him.  He saw athletes coming and made sure they would be 1 A.  Also saw opportunity with Dixon's leaving,  

GW does not in any way have an athletic advantage.....I said before that  this is the best run of athletes Grayson has had in 15 years.  This was prior to some new arrivals via tranfer.  They will be a top tier program in 1A for awhile.  The Super has assembled a strong staff and has poured a ton of money into program.  The Def Coord is the best around IMO.

Accurate assessment.....Grayson has best run of skill kids in a long time but have no run game to speak of.  The rely on big plays in pass game and have been really good in kick return game.  The Superintendent is pouring a ton of resources into this group.

I stand corrected on 2 points....Vaught is the best player in Region C and the Galax Coaching Staff did a great job verse a very good Grayson D.   First time in a long time Grayson had more skill than Galax but Grayson line play was astrocious.  Grayson has zero run threat at all between the tackles. 

Galax by 10.......Gillispie is probably best player in Region C and Doss as Def Coord with his college experience is perhaps the best defensive coach in area.  Coached at Ferrum and E/H as DC. Just an opinion. 

Who will Coach Gillispie be pulling  for? Odd situation.