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I think Richlands can win. They have steadily improved all year and Crockett isn't all that good either. 19-14 Richlands.

So what seems to be true is that it is the upperclassmen that are quitting. So for I don't feel sorry for the players at all if this is the case.

What I've noticed is the elephant in the room. Schools only cancel games they can't win.

Does Craig mention anything about the Covington game. It matters big time to James Monroe, WV.

Many years ago I used to umpire so I have some experience in softball and baseball. Here is my take of refs....Almost all of them are trying to do a good job. It is much harder to ref football today than it was back in the day. More rules, More open offenses, etc. The main problem that I see is game management. Marking the ball correctly. Especially on out of bounds punts. The white hats need to do better. Marking penalties. I can't tell you how many times I have seen 5 yd penalties turn into 4 yard or 6 yard penalties. No one seems to want to take the time to measure for a first down. Play clock management. Some refs wait wait too long some way too short. Game control. When things get chippy stop the game and warn both sides and then follow up on your warnings.

The refs couldn't be as bad as Virginia. When Bluefield went to Ridgeview last year the penalties were 11-0 in favor of Ridgeview. Called back 3 plays of Bluefield that would have netted over 30 yards.

I've only seen one.

He is a senior but had never played more than a handful of meaningful downs before this season as a football player.

If Bluefield wins they are in the playoffs. If they lose they are out. I would say it means more to Bluefield.

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Going forward, why would any non district school schedule them?