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One thing you forgot... Lee and VHS both have until Oct. 11 to try to work with Region IV, Region C, and Region D to possibly create a dreaded "combination" district. If that is a no-go, then both Lee and VHS will remain where they are. "The Executive Committee granted two appeals and denied six, but to provide possible relief for four schools whose appeals were denied approved two amendments that would permit regions to submit by Oct. 11 proposals for combination districts that could be considered by the Executive Committee at a special meeting on Oct. 13. Combination districts permit schools assigned to two different groups to play in the same district for regular season competition, but then advance in tournament play to regions in different group classifications using formulas developed by the regions and approved by the Executive Committee. One combination district might provide relief for Lee High School and Virginia High School in Southwest Virginia. Citing significant travel problems, Lee had requested to play down in Group A rather than Group AA, Region IV, Highlands District to which it has been assigned. Virginia had requested to be assigned to the Hogoheegee District in Region C, Group A instead of the Lonesome Pine District in Region D, Group A but said that if the move to Hogoheegee were denied, they preferred to play up in the Highlands District in Region IV, Group AA. Lee and Virginia are charged with working with Region C, Region D and Region IV in developing a combination district plan. Unless the Executive Committee approves plans for combination districts on Oct. 13, Lee High School will play in Group AA, Region IV, Highlands District; Virginia High School will remain in Group AA, Region IV, Highlands District." As I said, nothing good for teams west of Roanoke...

Actually B_R, Bluefield's "next big game" is tonight...remember what happened last year at Oak Hill...take them one at a time, no need to look ahead...

I guarantee it won't be anything positive...especially for schools west of Roanoke...

Can the comments, opinions, and predictions in your message be rebroadcast or used without the expressed written consent of LegendatLegion? LOL Nice disclaimer!!!

That's probably the closest the AAA voting has been in many years.

"Do you believe in miracles???"

That's not many receptions for a 110 year career! LOL

[ QUOTE ] Wait this is the same defense that gave up 35 points in two quarters to Bluefield right????? Or have we brought in a whole new defense and I missed it? [/ QUOTE ] Same defense just playing "weaker" teams. BTW, lots of teams will and have already given up 35 points to Bluefield in two quarters this season...

The Highlands has, more or less, already been decided...Marion won't beat Virginia High...Bearcats win a woefully weak district...

Some things I'd like to point out... #1...Bradshaw may have been the difference in the three years used as examples. HOWEVER, how do you explain the 27-7 series edge Graham has over Grundy since 1973. #2...I "dug up" these numbers not to prove "my point", I posted them so everyone can draw there own conclusions. Its been proven that the two teams can make the playoffs and advance by scheduling either way. #3...True, Carlock has never scheduled a VA Class A team in all the years he has been at Graham. But, in recent years with the drop in enrollments, BLUEFIELD is considered a CLASS A team under the VHSL ratings system. Just a few more things for you folks to ponder...

Lance...its on Saturday.

Lance...that is not a bad conclusion...

There has been a lot of talk over the last week or so about the scheduling non-district opponents. Some think its better to schedule the easy win, some think its better to schedule tougher opponents to prepare for the playoffs. Well, I did a little research using Graham and Grundy as my models. Going back over the last three seasons...2001, 2002, and 2003...I rounded up the records and results for games in which both teams played common opponents and for games against non-common opponents. In 2001, Graham and Grundy both played Richlands, Carroll Co., and Tazewell. Graham went 3-0 vs. these teams outscoring them 120-18. Grundy went 2-1 vs. these teams outscoring them 72-36. Graham's non-common opponents included Bluefield, Blacksburg, Mount View, Marion, Patrick Henry (Roanoke), and Greeneville, TN. Graham went 5-1 vs. these teams who had a combined record of 36-31. Grundy's non-common opponents included Shelby Valley, KY, Powell Valley, Twin Valley, Virginia, Abingdon, and Hurley. Grundy went 6-0 vs. these teams who had a combined record of 25-38. In 2001, Graham and Grundy played twice with Graham winning 35-34 in OT and 45-14. Graham advanced to the VA Group AA, Division 3 Championship game. In 2002, Graham and Grundy both played Richlands, Carroll Co., and Tazewell. Graham went 3-0 vs. these teams outscoring them 111-47. Grundy went 2-1 vs. these teams outscoring them 62-59. Graham's non-common opponents included Bluefield, Blacksburg, Woodrow Wilson, Marion, Patrick Henry (Roanoke), and Greeneville, TN. Graham went 4-2 vs. these teams who had a combined record of 46-26. Grundy's non-common opponents included Jenkins, KY, Powell Valley, Twin Valley, Virginia, Abingdon, and Hurley. Grundy went 6-0 vs. these teams who had a combined record of 20-42. In 2002, Graham defeated Grundy during the regular season 37-14 while Grundy won 21-14 in the Region IV Finals. Grundy advanced to the VA Group AA, Division 3 State Semi-Finals. In 2003, Graham and Grundy both played Richlands, Carroll Co., Tazewell, Abingdon, Marion, and Virginia. Graham went 6-0 vs. these teams outscoring them 249-97. Grundy went 4-2 vs. these teams outscoring them 138-113. Graham's non-common opponents included Bluefield, Blacksburg, and G.W.-Danville. Graham went 1-2 vs. these teams who had a combined record of 24-10. Grundy's non-common opponents included Twin Valley, Shelby Valley, KY, and Paintsville, KY. Grundy went 3-0 vs. these teams who had a combined record of 10-22. In 2003, Graham defeated Grundy twice by the scores of 42-7 and 32-7. Graham advanced to the VA Group AA, Division 3 State Semi-Finals. What do these numbers prove? I have my thoughts about it but I will let you draw your own conclusions...

[ QUOTE ] The Blues are going into Mitchell Stadium and unless some unforseen happenings. They will win by 3 touchdowns. [/ QUOTE ] I love when folks get full of confidence and make bold predictions...

LegendatLegion was almost dead on...

Actually, everyone will be screwed...both teams will get bad calls and the fans will have to sit and endure flag after flag after flag...with both teams throwing the ball like they do and all the flags that will be flying, this game won't end until Saturday AM....

Yep, Laurel Park made the playoffs in '01 with a 3-7 record and was quickly ousted in the first round by Graham. Last year, Saint Paul made the playoffs with a 4-6 record. The first year the VHSL went to the "Divisional" format, a team that went 0-10 made the playoffs.

Dude, you are on crack...Castlewood is TERRIBLE this year...Holston throttled them last week for their first win in two years or so...this game WON'T be close...Honaker names the score...

William Fleming 1-1 Pulaski Co. 2-0 PC won the game...when you are a sore loser, you deserve no respect!

EVERYONE needs to see this BEFORE they post again!!! Excellent find, BR!

Just not working...and as far away from golf as possible! LOL Actually, was planning on going to MB, SC for some relaxation but Ivan made me reconsider since he will probably be affecting the SC area in some way by mid-week...if its going to rain I may as well save my money and hang around Bluefield... I'll be around all week but the site updates may not be posted as "quickly" as ususal.

Bluefield looked really sloppy in the first quarter and a half...kinda scary don't you think???

Website updates may be a little late this week as I will be on vacation and am not sure when I will have a chance to update the site. Thank you for your patience!

My turn... Bluefield 42 Woodrow Wilson 20 James Monroe 56 Oak Hill 12 William Fleming 20 Pulaski Co. 14 Christiansburg 22 Giles 15 Salem 37 Brookville 6 Virginia High 20 Abingdon 16 Lee 14 Middlesboro, KY 13 Graham 33 Marion 14 Magna Vista 15 Franklin Co. 13 Rustburg 27 Martinsville 14 Carroll Co. 21 Floyd Co. 20 Richlands 22 Grundy 21 Tazewell 14 Lebanon 8 George Wythe 27 Radford 24 Gate City 34 Pound 18 Powell Valley 34 Breathitt Co, KY 28

I heard that it was a torn maniscus but that was before they could do an MRI...we will know something for sure by later today from what I understand.