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I think we're debating the same side of the same coin. The statistics have never borne out the adage "Tazewell always finds a way to lose at Ernie Hicks", especially in our generation, because Richlands has had its way with Tazewell on both fields since 1990. The 4 games Tazewell has won have been split between home (1999, 2003) and away (2000, Spring 2021). It's not as if Tazewell occasionally pulls out wins in this series at Bulldog Stadium and doesn't ever win at Ernie Hicks. Hence, the argument is flawed. I think the argument you propose could be made that "Tazewell seems to find a way to lose to Richlands at home", considering the 1-score games played in Tazewell are: 1993: Richlands - 14, Tazewell - 12 1995: Richlands - 7, Tazewell - 0 1999: Tazewell - 21, Richlands - 14 2001: Richlands - 20, Tazewell - 14 2003: Tazewell - 12, Richlands - 10 2008: Richlands - 28, Tazewell - 27 [OT] 2013: Richlands - 34, Tazewell - 27 Fall 2021: Richlands - 27, Tazewell - 26 That's 8 chances, at home, that Tazewell could have very reasonably knocked off Richlands, and Tazewell went 2-6 on them. I'm not saying there's no such thing as a mental block when it comes to some rivalries. 4 times, I've watched UVA gag away victories in Lane Stadium in horrifying fashion. Virginia Tech hasn't been able to win in Pittsburgh in that same amount of time, though UVA has had no such problem. Mack Brown has never won in Charlottesville as a head coach. Through the "lost decade" of 2006-2016 as we call it in Charlottesville, UVA routinely whipped up on Miami and only Miami for some reason. However, Tazewell/Richlands does not fit that pattern. Sheesh, you argue this like you're a lawyer or something!

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Could we pretty please stop with this baseless myth that "Tazewell finds a way to lose at Ernie Hicks"? All-time, Tazewell is 42-53-2 in this rivalry. Tazewell's record at home is 22-27-2 (.451), and Tazewell's record away is 20-26 (.438). In the last 32 games, Richlands is 28-4. 2 of Tazewell's wins have come at home, and 2 of Tazewell's wins have come on the road. There is, quite literally, 0 objective basis for the claim that Tazewell plays any worse at Ernie Hicks in this rivalry. This isn't the first Richlands fan I've heard say this. It's almost as if they're trying to will it to be true, despite it being, you know, not true.

Good luck predicting anything between 3 and 7 yet. We know it will be some combination of Virginia High, Union, GC, Tazewell, and Lee. But so many different permutations exist.

Folks seem to forget that Tazewell snapped the streak at Ernie Hicks, too. Richlands must have someone else other than Isaiah Bandy score in the first 3 quarters this week. Otherwise, Richlands is looking straight down the barrel of a 33-3 or 27-7 sort of game. Tazewell's going to score a few points.

Jones has the highest athletic ceiling of them all, but best QB he’s not. Most QBs now have an idea that they will be QBs by the time they’re 12.

The issue with brick buildings is that heat compromises the structural integrity of the brick much more quickly than other materials. Hoping and praying that it is indeed relatively minor compared to the pictures. Hurley has suffered enough.

No one has ever accused me of being svelte…not since 2004 anyway…

Now see, this is good discussion that produces an excellent conversation! I know we had disagreements elsewhere, but I appreciate this. If Creasy ran the read-option as well as his predecessor, Gavin Nunley, this wouldn't even be a discussion. Creasy runs it pretty well, but Nunley was a magician with the ball and made the right read 95%+ of the time. Of course, Nunley couldn't throw the ball farther than 15 yards in a live situation, so that substantially limited the ceiling of the passing offense. With the OL between 2019-2021, he really didn't have to all that often. Different QBs, different OLs, different systems essentially. What folks don't remember is that Creasy ran for over 600 yards last season, and it would have been awfully close to 1000 if not for over 350 yards lost due to sacks. Presuming no severe injuries, he'll hit that 2000-2500 yard career mark also. I'm not sure that I'd agree that O'Quinn would be more prolific than Creasy if the roles were reversed. Creasy's completion rate is 63.6% for the 2022 season (if my math is correct), despite (a) getting injured in Game #1; (b) playing a 2A powerhouse while injured in Game #2; (c) sitting Games #3 and #4; and (d) playing Game #5 in a hurricane's remnants where, at one point, 5 straight accurate passes were dropped. I'm not saying that O'Quinn would be poor in it, but the law of diminishing returns is a very real concept here. It's harder every percentage point you climb, as the misses shave more than the makes add. In terms of projecting both, Creasy is much more fundamentally found from the leg down, while O'Quinn doesn't have the hitch from the waist up. I've noticed on film that O'Quinn isn't particularly consistent with his feet, particularly on shorter passes. Several throws, he will take steps, return to a flat-footed position, then throw the ball. He has the athleticism and skill to get away with that against most 2A teams, but in terms of the better passer, it's a red mark. Creasy has worked to eliminate that hitch, though it shows up when he tries to do something with the ball that isn't the textbook throw. I have seen him hit WRs 40+ yards downfield in game action though, and he's made a few 60+ yard throws in 7-on-7 play. I will say that I'm anxious to see how both develop, and I'm looking forward to seeing them square off in 2023 and 2024.

Stated perfectly, Popeye. (1) OP made a perjorative statement about my character. (2) I stated that I would be happy to prove his opinion inaccurate, and suggested a place and time where such philosophical adjustment might take place. There's no threat directly stated or reasonably implied. I never stated that I would assault or batter the OP, nowhere close. I stated that, if he truly believed that and was cocksure enough to personally confront me on it, I'd be more than happy to settle the issue anyplace, anytime. Hopefully such a thing would never happen in the first place, because I highly doubt someone in their right state of mind would say something like that to me in a personal setting. I would never throw a first punch; I would, however, throw a last one. OP made an inappropriate bluff, and I called him on it. Simple as that. Both persons who have derailed this thread have specifically called me out, and are now aghast that I would dare respond to it. Where's the Shocked Pikachu Face when I need it? BTW, @Observer, you might want to use better discretion when referencing people on this site. There's a huge difference between @Tornado 🌪 99 (an online troll who's lurked for 1 year and been active about 17 days, give or take) and @tornado99 (a person for whom I have a significant amount of respect based upon his contributions on this site for 17 years).

A fact is a datum about one or more aspects of a circumstance, which, if accepted as true and proven true, allows a logical conclusion to be reached on a true/false evaluation. An opinion is a judgment, viewpoint, or statement that is not conclusive, rather than facts. Examples of facts: (1) Carter Creasy has more passing yards in his career than Ryan O'Quinn. (2) Carter Creasy has more passing touchdowns in his career than Ryan O'Quinn. (3) Tazewell beat Richlands 21-19 in the Spring 2021 football season. (4) The Mountain 7 Conference has yet to send a representative to the VHSL 2A Championship Game. Examples of opinions: (1) UVAObserver is an asshat because he calls people out for unintelligent comments. (2) Observer is a whiner and crier because he can't take the heat when he mocks someone and that someone responds. (3) BigWinners would be an OK guy if he exercised just a little more brain power on a consistent basis. I know at SWD schools, they teach the difference between facts and opinions in 1st grade. I can't vouch for M7 schools, but apparently, some (not all) pupils need to retake the lessons.

Out of reactions, but this one made me cackle.

Mighty presumptive of you to believe that I care in the slightest what you, or anyone on this message board whom I don't know personally, think. Besides, you were the one that made your little comment specifically referencing me by name. If you rattle the big dog's cage, don't complain and whine when the big dog snaps at you.

Why sure! We might even get the SWVA Sportsbook to post odds. Make it a grand ol' time! If nothing else, at least this served to get a pretty dead thread rolling again. I'm looking forward to this game more than any game I've called in some time.

You're the one who went beyond the bounds of respectful discourse and made a personal attack. I'm calling you out publicly for it and giving you an opportunity to put this so-called "common knowledge" to the test. If you want the world to see how "Charmin soft" I am, you have the opportunity to prove it Friday night. You know where to find me. Of course, I put the odds of you actually doing so at about 200:1, but the invitation's there. You made a big bet, and I called it. Show your hand.

It's the kind of schedule that'll get you eliminated on your home field the 2nd week of November.

So I'm guessing 5:45 PM is good for you? That'll give me about 30 minutes to set up afterward. If you think I'm soft as Charmin in real life, test out your little theory. You were man enough to put it out there, back it up.

Come up to the press box at Ernie Hicks on Friday and try me. I'll be wearing my black Tazewell Bulldog Radio Network shirt with black pants. I'll call that pathetic attempt at a bluff right now, son.

Show me on the doll where UVAObserver hurt you...

Shot a Region D-winning score, 68 (-2), as a freshman. I frankly think the kid doesn't get enough attention. Seldom is there a young man who comes through SWVA high schools where "highest professional league" is the ceiling. Hinkle is one of them. Crazy part is, he's got some growing left to do, both in terms of height, strength, and seasoning. I'm anxious to see where his road leads him.

They snapped the streak at Ernie Hicks, FWIW. But agreed on all else.

Very good chance Union/Tazewell is the 4-5 game this season, if results hold like I think they will. Not sure if Ridgeview will outpoint Graham to win the 1. I will say, as a sneak peek, Ridgeview/Tazewell will meet the next two seasons as it stands now.

If you’re looking at the last 20 years, this is my choice.

He did play 5 seasons with UVA. He got a fair amount of run in 2015 as a SO, then virtually none in 2016 after Mendenhall took over, then some again in 2017. Weird career if you look by the numbers. I always felt he was underutilized.