Ironlung

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Don't think it'll be very close. GW 31-7.

The GC folks on the CMD board said a month or so ago that they dropped Clintwood for next year so it won't be GC.

Actually, that school is out in the middle of nowhere. Nothing but farms and fields.

Don't know who it is but it's not GC.

Don't think they were flat but they didn't play well. I think it did kind of throw things off playing on Friday. I think what really killed them was losing 12 and 9 in the first quarter. Couldn't line up in the Maryland I and run people over the way they had all year when anyone had any success stoping the run. I also think and didn't think about it before the game that revenge was a huge factor Friday night. Just like when Clintwood played Grayson this year. GW had a bee under their bonnet and they played lights out.

If I were you I would too. ;) Huge drop off for Clintwood starts next year. Moving to the Cumberland they should still have a decent record but any of the past 5 CW teams would boatrace the next few we're gonna have.

Actually, they're more of a power run team than a spread team. They don't throw much but when they do it's usually from the shotgun. They line up with split backs and the qb under center most of the time. Had absolutely no problem with the people over there last year. Couldn't have been treated better. They are 1-1 in state title games as D1. Bath beat them handily in 01, 53-16 and they beat Bath 20-0 two years later. They are 1-1 in title games as D2. Beat Lebanon 56-7 in 91 and lost to PV 33-12 in 94. They're a good tradition rich school who are super physical and usually have some kids that can run. Clintwood had to drive 7 hours there to play last year and had 2-3 times more fans at the game. I wouldn't expect a big crowd. There are several youtube videos of last years team if you want to check out how they line up.

Have fun and be safe on your trip over their GW fans. It's kind of a thug mentality with their fans and they're going to try to intimidate you and harass you. Their players came off as cocky and disrespectful when I saw them play and judging from some of the Altavista people's comments from Friday none of that has changed.

That was the best team Clintwood played last year. Very physical, very talented, very good. They graduated a good number of kids that played against Clintwood but still look to be very good.

Congrats to GW. They played their guts out (both teams did). I'll be pulling for them the next two weeks hopefully.

Clintwood has lost 2 starting lbs. Which also equates to their first and 2nd team fbs. Struggling till they find something that works.

Same to you. You've earned my respect over the years. You're good people. I'm hitting the road now so everyone be safe.

I don't want to sound like a stick in the mud. Maybe they could have something to where the losing team has a chance to leave the field and 10 minutes or so later family can go to meet their child. The last thing you need is some schmuck making a fool of himself to an opposing coach or player. Emotions can run to high and you don't need people not involved on the field.

You'd know. I'm hoping for a rash of sprained ankles and flu like symptoms upon getting out of the bed in the morning in Wytheville.

The majority of the East schools voted for the cross bracketing. The minority of the West didn't. Add in that majority with the minority and you get things the way they are. It's not a conspiracy, it's a fact.

No need in it. It does nothing but invite trouble. It almost happened with a kid a couple years ago at Bullit after JIB won a game. If anyone used to be on the LPD board you know the kid and know it almost resulted in the law coming in.

Have no problem with that. Fans have NO need in being on the field.

Byrd is the one I'm asking about.

^^^^^^^^ It's a great venue for a game.

Anyone heard anything about the GW qb being unavailable for the game tomorrow?

You can thank the Eastern side for that. They were of the opinion that they'd have 2 teams in the finals every year that way. How'd that work out for you last year?

It was 13-10 CW at half. Other than that initial spurt of O in the first quarter that game was all Clintwood. They dominated the game from the start of the 2nd quarter. Had one fumble inside the 5 in the 2nd quarter and the pick 6 that should have been called back to start the 3rd quarter. Game was in doubt for less than a quarter.

Up until the last couple years they'd had one of the better defenses in the area. 6-7 years ago they were top notch. They've eroded badly the past 2-3.

This is the worst JIB team in a decade or more. Their defense is terrible. Crowder is really good and if he's got time he can pick you apart. They're decimated with injuries too. Honaker should be able to score what they want so all they need to do is hold JIB's offense in check.

Confirmed by Clintwood. Said the GW staff wanted to play Friday night. It's at 7.