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    rjhall71 reacted to 1inStripes in Sarge Reed passes   
    To me a legend in the area.  Sarge was a long time assistant for Harry Fry at Gate City.  In the late 70s he took over as the lead Dawg at Appalachia stepping down in 79 after a 7-3 campaign handing the keys to Tom Turner to take over.  Sarge then took over the Rye Cove program in 83 and got the broke on the brink of a state title in 88.  RC had defeated Jonesville at Jonesville near the end of the regular season before losing to the Dogs in a mud bowl in the region finals during the improbable run for the crew from Jonesville.  Sarge stepped out of coaching after 1990 but returned to the Cove in 97.   He was to be he HC but took the assistant title instead so a former player, Joe Carter could be the HC.   Sarge still ran almost everything for the program for the next three years which were some of the programs winningest teams.   He took over the Twin Springs program in 2003 as they were coming out of a really rough stretch.  I asked him why he was heading up there.  Coach told me he liked a challenge and had coached at GC and RC, he might as well mark off the last county school before he retired for good. Coach stepped down after only two seasons.  He led TS to two of their programs three region final games during those two years.
    Coach Reed wasnt flashy.  He wore the same clothes to practice everyday and its hard to tell how many miles had been put on his 80s Thunderbird.  He expected you to be physical as he said he only felt like he had lost two ballgames when his teams were the most physical one on the field.  The playbook wasn't super deep on either side of the ball but like the nickname "Sarge" practice was drilled like military over and over to run things to perfection.  He commanded respect but showed his "bigguns" a lot of love over the years.  RIP to a SWVA coaching legend in my book.
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    rjhall71 reacted to Ryan4VT in 2023 SWVA Sports Fantasy Fooball Extravaganza!   
    Congrats to rjhall71!!! Back to the winning ways in fantasy football with a 265.72 - 265.54 victory. That is INSANELY CLOSE. Congrats!
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    rjhall71 reacted to Plywood_King in game updates ... 10/24-30   
    Jack Ginn has won an NCAA playoff game as a head coach and some how is still completely incapable of coaching 2A high school ball. 
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    rjhall71 reacted to Plywood_King in Tazewell at Marion   
    It's a coach who believes that he is reinventing the wheel thing. 
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    rjhall71 reacted to Canes00 in Tazewell at Marion   
    LOL I’m with you on everything you said man. Hey we just scored let’s kick an onsides kick and give them the ball around midfield nah forget that let’s kick an onsides kick every time we score a TD or FG and we aren’t going to have anyone back to receive a punt. This program is toast and it’s sad cause they have some talented kids 
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    rjhall71 reacted to BandanaVTDavis4321 in Best Coach in SWVA History   
    I'm sure common names like Frye, Carlock, Ragsdale, Cummins, Turner, Robbins are there, but some to not be missed that many may forget are
    Merle Gainer of the Bluefield Beavers, (my argument as Numero Uno, the Dean of HS football in the Appalachians, the Michaelangelo as far as I'm concerned and if you look at the coaching true that sprang from him and the success that the guys under him had not just locally, but in multiple states, he's my pick for number 1), but others like Chmara, Fred Simon, Joel Hicks of Pulaski, Lineburg of Radford were all solid, don't forget about Dave Ryder of Tazewell, Greg Mance of Richlands.
    Most Unpopular historically, but the best On Field Tactical X's and O's guy to come out of the coverage area in my opinion.  Dennis Vaught.  He saw things on the field that 99.9 percent of his peers didn't see,  His in game and mid game adjustments were foolishly good.  But, things like smart decisions off the field, temper, leadership prevents him from being viewed in the elite and that's fair, but on the field wise, on a completely other level.  Just my opinions
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    rjhall71 reacted to vols4life in Week 1 Chilhowie vs Marion   
    The team has a lot of potential and talent but the coaching staff is non existent.. Chilhowie adjusted when we didn't have a clue after the first quarter.
    A first year Coach out coached a so called experienced one. The kids were cramping which shows lack of conditioning. SMH
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    rjhall71 reacted to Hokiebird7 in Transfer Portal   
    It's high school....put your best players out there where they can help the team...usually the QB is one of your better players/athletes....play them both ways if he can help you win games
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    rjhall71 reacted to Jags52 in Games you’d like to see   
    Honestly wristband is the way to go. You can change numbers every week. You can send a player in with the number, signal it in, hold up numbers, or just yell it out. It takes more time for coaches to make said wrist band but that is the biggest down side. It is a lot better than having 5 coaches just to call your offense!
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    rjhall71 reacted to Hokiebird7 in first round dates and times   
    Play them sat not thur...if you're too soft to stand in cold stay home....geez
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    rjhall71 reacted to Hokiebird7 in Finish the sentence   
    We would be better if some of the posters on this board was our head coach 
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    rjhall71 reacted to 60minuteMan in Big "Shout Out" to all the young men suiting up for the last time tomorrow, THANK YOU!   
    Most of you entered your last year knowing this wasn't going to be a championship season. In reality, you knew the victories and celebrations, would be few. But you still gave all you had. I truly respect your hard work, blood, sweat, tears, and dedication. Most of you were just nameless, faceless, numbers on a jersey. So to the handful of you I know, and the hundreds of others I had the pleasure of watching, thanks again for giving this old high school football junkie another enjoyable season. You will remember these days as some of the best of your life.  
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    rjhall71 reacted to stu_bean in Who does Graham play friday   
    Ask Richlands who struggled the first half.  Ask V High who didn't even score until 30 sec left in the half.  Talent difference is a huge gap.  Think the Dogs went in over confident as did the other schools.  Marion has some players but their offensive scheme does not match up with the talent they have.  Get them from out under center and open the pass up more and they would have won a few more games.
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    rjhall71 got a reaction from stu_bean in Tazewell VS Marion   
    Could you please specify if you are talking about the program as a whole or the people in charge of it. Those boys go out every damn Friday night and give it their all, they can't help what play calls are sent in, what position they have been task to play(some who have never played their position before) because Ginn did not let them try out for positions he just picked where everyone would play, or they fact that  he doesn't believe in conditioning or playing guys on both O and D. There are several players who read these threads on here and don't need to hear negative things about their team all the time. Bottom line is we got handed a Coach who if you take away his GVSU time has little to no success anywhere else. I had a player tell me that all Ginn did was talk about coaching college and how great he was and that kid said I just wish he would try and coach us. These kids know they have been handed a raw deal but they go out every week and give it their all. The only way to put out the fire is to get a new Principal, AD, and a coach who cares about this program because I truly believe who we have now do not give one shit about it but we all know that isn't going to happen. I'll leave with this Ginn has said several times in front of parents and players that he isn't here to win games he's here to build character, well the last time I checked winning football games was a pretty big deal. 
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    rjhall71 reacted to Hokie Bound in Tazewell VS Marion   
    I agree completely with everything said about the players. There is some talent on that team but people don't think its being used correctly or agree with the coaching philosophy as I personally thought Marion would remain in some type of spread offense letting their athletes catch the ball in space. Its really impossible to win if you don't have your best 11 on the field which means multiple kids need to be playing both sides of the ball. Heck even the elite teams play have 6,7, or 8 kids on both sides of the ball. Anyway I hope things get better for the kids as these are memories that will last for the rest of their lives.
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    rjhall71 got a reaction from Hokie Bound in Tazewell VS Marion   
    Could you please specify if you are talking about the program as a whole or the people in charge of it. Those boys go out every damn Friday night and give it their all, they can't help what play calls are sent in, what position they have been task to play(some who have never played their position before) because Ginn did not let them try out for positions he just picked where everyone would play, or they fact that  he doesn't believe in conditioning or playing guys on both O and D. There are several players who read these threads on here and don't need to hear negative things about their team all the time. Bottom line is we got handed a Coach who if you take away his GVSU time has little to no success anywhere else. I had a player tell me that all Ginn did was talk about coaching college and how great he was and that kid said I just wish he would try and coach us. These kids know they have been handed a raw deal but they go out every week and give it their all. The only way to put out the fire is to get a new Principal, AD, and a coach who cares about this program because I truly believe who we have now do not give one shit about it but we all know that isn't going to happen. I'll leave with this Ginn has said several times in front of parents and players that he isn't here to win games he's here to build character, well the last time I checked winning football games was a pretty big deal. 
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    rjhall71 reacted to Canes00 in Tazewell VS Marion   
    You have your opinion and I’ve got mine 
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    rjhall71 reacted to Canes00 in Tazewell VS Marion   
    The athletic programs in general are all pretty bad at Marion and has been for a while now I just think the football program has bottomed out more than the others but I agree with you about changes needing to be made.
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    rjhall71 got a reaction from Real Sasquatch in Tazewell VS Marion   
    Could you please specify if you are talking about the program as a whole or the people in charge of it. Those boys go out every damn Friday night and give it their all, they can't help what play calls are sent in, what position they have been task to play(some who have never played their position before) because Ginn did not let them try out for positions he just picked where everyone would play, or they fact that  he doesn't believe in conditioning or playing guys on both O and D. There are several players who read these threads on here and don't need to hear negative things about their team all the time. Bottom line is we got handed a Coach who if you take away his GVSU time has little to no success anywhere else. I had a player tell me that all Ginn did was talk about coaching college and how great he was and that kid said I just wish he would try and coach us. These kids know they have been handed a raw deal but they go out every week and give it their all. The only way to put out the fire is to get a new Principal, AD, and a coach who cares about this program because I truly believe who we have now do not give one shit about it but we all know that isn't going to happen. I'll leave with this Ginn has said several times in front of parents and players that he isn't here to win games he's here to build character, well the last time I checked winning football games was a pretty big deal. 
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    rjhall71 got a reaction from Bulldogs52 in Tazewell VS Marion   
    Could you please specify if you are talking about the program as a whole or the people in charge of it. Those boys go out every damn Friday night and give it their all, they can't help what play calls are sent in, what position they have been task to play(some who have never played their position before) because Ginn did not let them try out for positions he just picked where everyone would play, or they fact that  he doesn't believe in conditioning or playing guys on both O and D. There are several players who read these threads on here and don't need to hear negative things about their team all the time. Bottom line is we got handed a Coach who if you take away his GVSU time has little to no success anywhere else. I had a player tell me that all Ginn did was talk about coaching college and how great he was and that kid said I just wish he would try and coach us. These kids know they have been handed a raw deal but they go out every week and give it their all. The only way to put out the fire is to get a new Principal, AD, and a coach who cares about this program because I truly believe who we have now do not give one shit about it but we all know that isn't going to happen. I'll leave with this Ginn has said several times in front of parents and players that he isn't here to win games he's here to build character, well the last time I checked winning football games was a pretty big deal. 
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    rjhall71 reacted to Liam McPoyle in Greatest game(s) you’ve seen in person   
    At one time, I had that issue of S.I. with Mike Keith in 'Faces in the Crowd".  As you well know, it didn't matter the sport (football, basketball, baseball, track), he could do everything much better than anybody else. Off the top of my head, these are the best all around athletes from each of Smyth County's High Schools: the late Mike Keith-Rich Valley (1979), Johnny Wilson-Marion (1976), the late Gregg Belcher-Chilhowie (1981), Yogi Arnold-Saltville (1975), and the late Jon Griffin-Northwood (1994). 
    I agree, Mike Keith was likely the best of the bunch.
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    rjhall71 got a reaction from HurricaneWarning in Richlands vs Marion   
    Marion has a chance but Ginn will somehow blow it with his dumba** offensive calls he does. I was so excited about this hire but he has wasted some good talent this year by playing boys only on one side of the ball like he's coaching college. 
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