You are exactly right as I saw it. it was the final play where the real cheap shot was at that Creasy laid on the ground for a bit. The previous one was a clean hard hit.
I've seen us get flagged for the exact same picking a player up before regardless whistle blown or not. So glad that there is someone on the opposing side that sees the facts of it. Did it affect the game not calling the penalties, no. Well the late hit that rocked him might have but it is what it is. RV came out on fire on defense and the mistakes by Tazewell doomed them from the first muffed punt. Take away that and maybe it was a different game.
The better team yesterday came out ahead. I still stand by the fact that I see nothing that says Oquinn is better than Creasy or vice versa. Manning and Brady two of the best QBs of all time but who won more championships.
I don't know what caused Taylor to kick a defender nor will I try to make an excuse for it but you have to wonder if possibly it was provoked. Still no excuse for it.
Last point, I agree about the vanilla play calling. Should have come out airing it out. Wind was at your back in first quarter so throw the bombs. Anyway til next year we wait. For the rest of this year, go Gmen! Also be pulling strong for Va High next week after their gutsy performance last night and hope that Jones is ok.
It was not a late hit please note the pic of that play
I think Graham would win the following tiebreaker:
(d) A team that played an opponent with an effective nine (9) game schedule (non-recognized opponent, i.e., home school or out-of-state non-public school, or inability to schedule/play a 10th game) shall be seeded ahead of a school whose opponents play 10 game schedules.
Rv played Grundy who has a 9 game schedule for the same reason so what is the next level tiebreaker
I agree with this. The defense agains Union had a B+ game. Gave up a couple of throws and one long run, but that was really it. Same against Central. The only team I’ve seen move the ball on them is Grundy, and that doesn’t to appear to be as bad as we thought on week 2.
Everyone struggled with Wise the last few years it had less to do with Union and more to do with Central having a really good team.
Wise IS NOT as good as they have been the last several years (don't take me wrong they are are not a bad team but defiantly not one that should cause any issues for Union)
Union is better on the Line and has more athletes so long as Union does not allow this game to become one in which passions are limited to 5 per team then I think Union wins easily however if the game is shortened by one or both teams Central's chances get better
IMHO Unions only head scratcher loss was to GateCity and that one I mark up to 3 things
(1)GC being better than expected
(2) The Graham Loss hangover playing head games with Union
(3) Unions Time chewing Offence which is great when it keeps you in games that you should not be in but Bad when it keeps lesser team in the game with you.
I think Union is 21 points better than Central
I think Union finishes 7-3
I think Union will be a really tough out for anyone in the playoffs
Not picking I just like stats do you have the breakdown between O'Quinn and Creasy? Passing Yards, Passing TDs, Attempts/Completions, Rushing Yards and TDs with Attempts?
Not picking which one is the best QB but given that thy seem to be the 2 top QBs in SWVA over the last 2 years it would be fun to follow there progress over there careers.
Big game for both teams and a big measuring stick.
1) Will RV continue to be a tough run stopping team? It is no secret that Union will try to eat the clock and Limit RVs opportunities, Union has been a big play running team this season so at this point so 3 yards and a cloud of rubber pellets are alottle new to this years team (That being said I am sure that there coach will have them ready to go)
2) Will Union drop more into coverage or bring extra pass rushers and try to play man? More to the point will Union play there base personnel running 6 or 7 in the Box will get Unions secondary killed this week One think RV does well is run multiple formations with there same personnel so it is tougher for teams to adjust personnel based on formation
3) What is the weather looking like this Friday? Rain and Wind may change the dynamics of this game
GC is an up and coming team, Union is a team that has a lot of young players that looked above expectations in the eairly part of the season the loss to Graham was tough and it is entirely possible that a young team did not bounce back great from that situation.
Love it or hate it This years Union team is a lot like many of Tom Turner's APPY teams in that they have an Offence that can keep them in the game with anyone and beat a more "skilled" especially in adverse weather conditions BUT the one draw back is that sometimes it allows teams that you should be able to put away to stay in the game.
RV held them to The tell of the tale for Ridgeview is......can they stop the run against a Union/GC/Abingdon/Bluefield? How well will their defensive line do against the tough opponents. We've talked at length about RVs offense...spreading the ball, giving Beavers more touches, RVs run game, short pass, long pass, etc. RVs offense is FINE. They are effective enough to win a state title on Offense, or at least go deep in the playoffs on Offense. If you have any doubts or worry or unanswered questions about RV, then worry about their defensive line. If the defensive line question is answered and it turns out they can soundly stop or limit the run, and they can get pressure on opposing team passing QBs, then it puts RV in the seat most thought they would be in after last season coming into this year. That seat is....a team good enough to possibly go the distance to Salem. Its ALL about RVs defensive line to me, not the offense. Only my opinions here. Offense is fun, emotional, and exciting to talk about, but RV will go as far as their defensive line allows them to.
On the year so far
Burton is Averaging 190 yards on the ground Ridgeview Held them to -15
Grundy is Averaging 289 RV held them to 153
Central is Averaging 241 RV held them to 194\
Lee is Averaging 159 RV Held them to 123
From what I have seen so far this season RV does play the run tough but tend to give up one or 2 big runs(Plays) per game.
Is Ridgeview’s run defense questionable? Grundy and Central seemed to have no problem running on them.
IDK that you can say Grundy and Central had no problem running on them. Grundy had 153 Yards on 38 Carries and Central had 194 yards on 29 Carries (89 on 1 play)
I don't have all of Grundy's stats But Central is averaging 241 per game on the ground so RV allowed 80% of there Average
Is the Run D questionable....(Maybe but I don't think you can say so based on those 2 games)
The turnovers are the biggest concern I have for RV. They can get away with it against Grundy and Central, but I doubt it against Union and Bluefield.
Agreed But if they are averaging 416 yards a game (455 if you do not count the 1st game in which they were only able to play a half) while giveing away 3 possessions a game if they clean them up it could be impressive
You can find stats from Lee High if you search up digital scout Lee High.
Found the following
Lee on the year is 30 for 62 (48.39%) for 500 Yards (8.04 Yards per Attempt) 7 TDs vs 0 Ints Passing game accounts for 49% of there yards lost 3 Fumbles and are Averaging 337.33 Total yards per game
RV on the year is 32 for 48 (66.67%) for 600 Yards (12.5 Yards per Attempt) 7 TDs ve 5 INTs Passing game accounts for 48% of there yards lost 3 Fumbles and are Averaging 416.33 Total yards per game
To me stacking up stats Lee "Looks" legit with some nice numbers vs a solid schedule (outside of Eastside)
RV averaging 416 Yards per game (With the Burton Game being called at halftime) is impressive but avgering nearly 3 turnovers a game is concerning
SWVAOG, how is Ridgeview's run defense up front? Ridgeview's passing game is solid enough for them to do well as long as the OL can decently pass block and maybe get bye without blowing DL's off the ball in the run game, BUT....it's a big problem against a Union, Graham, Bluefield, and maybe Central, if their DL is easily pushed off the ball and can't slow down the run.
Honestly I feel like the line is better than last season and no longer a glaring weakness.
For all the talk on Grundy playing tighter than expected RV held Grundy's leading rusher to 60 yards on 20 carries and as a team out rushed Grundy on fewer carries.
The DLine seems to be a by comity situation which at this point looks ok there strength on D is at Line Backer where they are as good as anyone in the region.
Central is a much more dynamic offence that Grundy so RV will not be able to load the box so we may see a more fair idea of what RV's Run D looks like after tonight
one has to wonder how the coaching changes at ridgeview will affect them, i was told that their best receiver was going to richlands, i can not confirm that, has anyone heard of others departing there
As of last week everyone was coming to workouts so I would think everything is good.
That's the most probable outcome. Riverheads has a new head coach but I doubt they miss a beat. This is the year Galax has been building toward for quite a while but they will still need some help to get past Riverheads in my opinion.
I think Ridgeview has Galax have there 1st scrimmage this season together. If true it should be a high quality scrimmage for both teams
Good. Scored at will when the big guns were in there. If their Oline does it’s job, I’m not sure how you’re gonna defend those WRs with that QB. They may be best WR core in the state on several different classifications and they are big…all three are between 6’ and 6’3…athletic and can catch. And the O’Quinn looks a lot bigger than last year….really filled out. The Hill and Counts kids both scored and looked good and the Beavers kid scored several times….took the top off even with them playing 10-12 yards off. You can’t double that kid this year, they’ll kill you elsewhere.
I think that if that bunch can stay healthy they will be tough to deal with
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