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GC scrimmage with Glenvar first possession for GC with Collier, GC methodically took it down the field 5 and 6 yard pops and put it in the end zone. He had some nice passes before he when out. Have to agree, get him healthy get rid of mistakes and by season end they will be will be much improved.

Sure am glad this one is at Ernie. Will always feel there is some magic at Bullet. Two years ago we were up and let them Bears come back. Last year they switched up to power run with a qb that made some critical runs. I just want to see us come focused, and play four quarters with no let up. To do what they want you must bring better than your best each week. Our offense will have every reason to be super focused after that Gate City game.

Looks like they have a opportunity to grow week to week on D if they stay focused. Gate City next week will be better competition, Union will be even better, and than Graham with Bluefield and Abingdon to follow. Must learn and improve each week with no let up.

This I would say, they were some very solid teams there tonight, should have plenty to grow and learn from.

Feel like the D had prepared more for Belfry than the others, remember many of these guys are 10 grade stepping up to 11, much to learn. If they learn to prepare for the team that is up next they will grow, just as last years D did in their junior year. Belfry didn't throw all them big linemen on the field at one time. 44 committed to Louisville, played some both sides of the ball, 61 Kentucky committee didn't play at all, and 23 some here and some there. On their score they used 23 couple plays and then 44 on score. First offensive series for Richlands they both were loaded in the D.

Simply said, it is all about wins and points at present.

I meet Mr. Akers a few years back. He is football consumed. Richlands beware, he has been watching us for several years, I'm sure he has been working on a plan of attack for us for quite some time. I would expect this guy to do good things, he eats, lives, and breathes football.

I always liked the way they mixed Wil in, but then Wil was just pure Viscous. The one thing I know, these coaches will figure something good out. I look forward to it. Just hoping we can find some luck if we get to overtime situations.

Actually he has several times.

Inside that 20 would have loved to seen a Landon and Bryce in a power formation a time or two.

Seth is Adrian's son, Devon's brother. He has lived here longer than any of them. If he applies the hard work and desire his uncle did, he will raise to where ever he wants to be. Right now we are in the need for some strong linebacker play as much as a running back. Seth has that potential to fit that bill more than most. If he has that nose for the ball his uncle did he will be a beast. Watched him run some on JV. He can run some ball. He is a junior, need to bring him along little by little. His grandpa was a beast but was thrown into things to quick.

GW Danville or GW Charleston?

Sounds like this is the one that was on line and got pulled. I know the announcers on that one were from the area not sure they were Appomattox people but it was interesting to here during game comments.

My favorite part of the season is watching all them new faces step up. There are several upcoming seniors, juniors, 10th and 9th graders just chopping at the bit to get their chance. If they apply the fire and desire it's going to be fun to watch. I just hoping somebody can make Appomatox travel to our side of the state.

Addison, Wade, Holmes some of the strongest and football smart we have had but if you reflect a little, Will Lowe, Wicks, Cody Thomas, Clayburne if we have anybody willing to invest their heart and time these coaches know how to get them there.

tricks I use Atkins candy bars, the 15, 17 gram types. Between lunch and dinner somewhere around 3 I get a sugar drop, if I don't snack makes it very hard not to overeat at dinner. They are good to keep in your car in case you get caught out somewhere you can't eat like you want. Low carb protein shake mixed with almond milk and ice. That late at night after dinner snack. If your working out to gain muscle, one of these just after you work out. Having the nutrients in place to rebuild muscle is one of the most critical parts of muscle gain.

High protein low carbs. Us big guys have muscle just need to grow it, tone and use it to burn calories. Your weight will decide the quality of your life. You can actually turn back the clock or maybe right the clock and make yourself feel younger. Sometimes I think our bodies carve protein but we feed it to many carbs, potatoes, bread, starch--- use protein to kill the hunger and drink plenty of water. It can be, day by day, week by week, month by month, don't stop make it your life.

For all those having football withdrawal. If you search "Virginia preps video vault" scroll down to Richlands and watch #7 highlights, Appomattox and Buckingham highlights are on there.

For whoever they will be, they have had some extreme examples set before them. If they step up to the bar and follow suit they can be extreme too.

West12aaa, did you go to any Richlands games, did you see any of them?

I watched it on the VHSL stream site. To me it looked like Appomattox controlled the whole game with their D except one drive. They had to much speed to the ball for an all run team. And then in final quarter Clark gave up on run and tryed to pass, the Raiders were ready for that. I would have liked to have seen our bunch against the single wing this year. To me after Giles destroying us a couple years ago it looked like this D was build with that in mine. Very strong, football smart, and fast to the ball, add to that Mance's knowledge of the single wing, it would have been fun to watch.

I find myself happy just to read this board anymore because of the wealth of football knowledge on here. But when opinions start to flow I have to ask why this opinion? Looks like some are based on knowledge, some on pride and some on animosity or some combination. The winning teams will be there with their pride, the teams without hope will be there with their animosity. congrats to Appomattox 2A state champs. For me this is either a anomaly year or a sign of the future. 2A was stacked. There are at least 5 teams that could have been in the finials with different paths. Unions not having experience with the single wing and then traveling and staying over night to play worked hard on them. Anytime you take that young man out of his bed and put him in a exciting environment over night will cost him his rest. As far as Richlands, having watched them very close over the last 10 years I know this was one of their extremely good teams. Compared to much of the competition they have faced thru time this team was designed to beat them. I guess this is where my pride comes in, we were within a play or two in each lose of being at least 13 and 0 and a chance at the top.

For me it all starts in the trenches, it will be who can execute their game plan the best. This "D" has some things going for it most can'''t see till they get on the field with it. If they hold them close the first quarter and see if they can't put some wear on them, than adjust and get better on thru the game it will be one battle of a game. Reminds me of 2007 Beaver team, could be a very tight game. Gettem BLUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Use the height Bears use the height. If you can hold Glenvar to 13, for the life of me I can't see them holding Union below 14 if Union spreads them out like they can.

Search "The News and Advance" go to sports - highschool WSLS TV has some clips also, speed, speed, speed. defense is quick to the ball thanks all for replys