DaveMann

Doesn't it depend on the definition of a "down" season. For an example anything less than a stat-semis appearance or State championship for Salem would probably considered a "down" season. Winning traditions are great, but come with the "down" season tag a lot of times unfortunately. I think Graham will be very competitive. Even if all talent isn't gelling at the beginning of the season, they have a great coaching staff with tons of experience. By seasons end all will be fine.

[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] How much does the Tazewell County School Board shell out of their budget to pay for this? Couldn't that money be put to better use? [/ QUOTE ] Yeh, like for new lighting and a new fieldhouse in Richlands... [/ QUOTE ] Hahaha yeah we will take what we can get!!!

Great football tradition there. I would think that is just an ugly rumor. Sure they will have plenty of kids ready and willing.

[ QUOTE ] I think its friggin' funny, so its staying until in told otherwise..lol The look or brittney spears face is priceless [/ QUOTE ] I will have to say that is one of the funniest avatars I have ever seen haha

Don't worry,, we will get ya all squared away soon enough haha!

Don't they play the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl there? I am surprised they would risk the field.

I think the debate has always been, how much "traffic" the field gets. I used to agree that maybe the youth should have their own field, but after years of doing games and seeing the field from season beginning, to season end I am not sure that the youth make that much difference in the field. Could be drainage. Could be a voodoo curse from the folks at Tazewell or Graham (that's a joke by the way before anyone gets too upset haha). I think it is just one of those fields that just kinda look that way at the end of the year. To sum it up, again keep your fingers crossed for field turf!!!

[ QUOTE ] I saw the field from the top of the stadium yesterday... if it doesn't get done this year we better pray for a drought this fall [/ QUOTE ] You said it!! Without field turf, I am not sure how it will hold up during the mid October to November weather. haha Like I said, keep your fingers crossed!!

[ QUOTE ] dose anyone know if richlands is getting turf this year or not [/ QUOTE ] Honakers' field was planned way before Richlands. However, Richlands is now part of the project. Honakers field will get done first. Then if there is enough time, to get Richlands field done then they will do it as well. If it doesn't get done this year it is a 100% go for next year. So if you are a Richlands fan, keep your fingers crossed!!!

[ QUOTE ] Did you go to Bed, Bath and Beyond and get a remote control from Christopher Walken like Adam Sandler did? Is that how you look into the future and find out that a team who hasn't even started practice yet isn't as good as 04, 05 and 06? Or do you have a flux capacitor equipped Delorean that lets you travel not only to the future but the past as well so you can compare the team you haven't seen with the three you barely saw? [/ QUOTE ] Hahahha too funny! I'll wait until November then I will make my prediction on who will win the SWD haha.

[ QUOTE ] T.J. Marrs to Tennessee...good luck T.J...wish you would have chosen Maroon and Orange instead of Orange and White but we'll still be cheering you on!!! [/ QUOTE ] Congratulations! Good luck!

[ QUOTE ] They are suppose to strat on it at the end of this month or the begging of next month. [/ QUOTE ] Still think it is a fingers crossed situation for this year. Looks good though. It is a sure thing next year however, if it doesn't get done this year.

Gate City has a very young team. They should be much better than last year. Gate City might be a good measuring stick for everyone. They are about due for another 8-2, 9-1, or 10-0 season. I guess we will see.

Hey folks, sorry for the delay. I have BigD's pics but my laptop went down, and have just not had time. I will post them on our website this weekend.

Jeremy was a great player! One of the best Tight Ends Richlands has had. Glad to hear he is still doing well.