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I thought it was really cool the bands played the National Anthem together. They did a great job. 

I think I stated that. We did get beat by the better team. No excuses. Facts are facts Graham defense had Creasy throwing faster than routes were ready, not sure the two wrong routes. Maybe give Taz defense some credit for the turnovers in the redzone. We were a one dimensional offense aftwr Creasy went out. Pretty easy to defend that. Graham has always had the arrogant fans that talk down about Tazewell and is part of the reason I can't pull for them either. At least Union fans aren't cutting down their opposition. I know as do most all our fans that Graham is still the best team of the district. We thought we were pretty good and I still believe it but that just means there is still a way to go. I don't get fired up to much and try to be the respectful poster on here and give credit where it is due, but mark my word when Graham plays Union in the playoffs, I may have to go to that game and be a Bears fan!  All I'm saying about the results from last night, time to move on to the Lebanon game. 

Far from it. We are what we thought we were (seni quote the famous Dennis Green there lol)  we thought had a chance but knew the reality that would probably lose. Defense played great. The score is not a reflection of the game. Take away the picks and it's tighter. I dont know why the ball was thrown the way it was on the first two but those weren't coverage interceptions. The third one was caused by pressure. Fourth was by a QB just trying to do something in an unfamiliar position. Graham gets pressure and that's how they win. If you had a stout o line that provides great protection, they are in trouble. Offensively they are good but not impressive. Their defense carries them. 
All that said we are still proud of them and they played the best they could wounded. Hope Creasy is OK and returns next week. 

I think I stated that. We did get beat by the better team. No excuses. Facts are facts Graham defense had Creasy throwing faster than routes were ready, not sure the two wrong routes. Maybe give Taz defense some credit for the turnovers in the redzone. We were a one dimensional offense aftwr Creasy went out. Pretty easy to defend that. Graham has always had the arrogant fans that talk down about Tazewell and is part of the reason I can't pull for them either. At least Union fans aren't cutting down their opposition. I know as do most all our fans that Graham is still the best team of the district. We thought we were pretty good and I still believe it but that just means there is still a way to go. I don't get fired up to much and try to be the respectful poster on here and give credit where it is due, but mark my word when Graham plays Union in the playoffs, I may have to go to that game and be a Bears fan!  All I'm saying about the results from last night, time to move on to the Lebanon game. 

Im regards to Graham vs Tazewell.  I stated at the beginning of the season that the dogs would go 7-3 and finish runner up in the SWD.  Most people that I personally talked to hyping the Tazewell game were the Graham fans. Graham won convincingly,  great.  Good for them.  However. even Graham fans are saying that Tazewell was over-hyoed, which may be accurate.  Any qb who was under that type of pressure would have had a hard time.  Instead of cutting down an entire footbal team or an individual player, just give credit to where it's due, the Graham defense.   am a big Graham fan too. But before everybody starts beating their chests, just exactly what quality team has Graham beaten?  Don't say Pulaski because they are giving up 40 points per game.  Act like you've been there before, because you have.... no need to constantly remind how awesome you are.

Far from it. We are what we thought we were (seni quote the famous Dennis Green there lol)  we thought had a chance but knew the reality that would probably lose. Defense played great. The score is not a reflection of the game. Take away the picks and it's tighter. I dont know why the ball was thrown the way it was on the first two but those weren't coverage interceptions. The third one was caused by pressure. Fourth was by a QB just trying to do something in an unfamiliar position. Graham gets pressure and that's how they win. If you had a stout o line that provides great protection, they are in trouble. Offensively they are good but not impressive. Their defense carries them. 
All that said we are still proud of them and they played the best they could wounded. Hope Creasy is OK and returns next week. 

Graham knows our offense is gone and up by 36 but yet still first team in???

Graham with int returned for td xp good
Gra 21
Taz 6
4:09 2nd
Refs are something else here. Taylor gets his face mask stepped on after the play with no flag. 

Graham 49
Tazewell 6
Final

Final:
GW 23
Grayson 0
Grayson added to the “Potential Frauds” list 

Graham 49
Tazewell 6
Final

GW 16
Grayson 0
6:30 remaining in the game 

Would love to have seen this game with all players healthy. 
Int returned for td xp good
Gra 42
Taz 6
2:51 3rd 
 

Graham with int returned for td xp good
Gra 21
Taz 6
4:09 2nd
Refs are something else here. Taylor gets his face mask stepped on after the play with no flag. 

Graham with int returned for td xp good
Gra 21
Taz 6
4:09 2nd
Refs are something else here. Taylor gets his face mask stepped on after the play with no flag. 

I don't really think kids who come in middle school should even be part of high school transfer conversation. If a program is consistently getting juniors or seniors from other schools, okay have a conversation but middle school transfers here & there. The only time I would think middle school would be in the discussion is if a program had numerous middle schoolers transferring year after year but I haven't seen that happening around here that I know of, granted Honaker got several middle schoolers this year from Richlands but that's not happening year in & year out. 

We may have lost two games but both of those teams are top notched and will go far in the playoffs . Did we play well , no . Will we beat Graham , according to the majority on here who have seen Tazewell play and even those who have no clue how good Tazewell is probably not . One thing I will guarantee, these young men will show up and give 150%. They will represent Tazewell well , they will shake hands after the game , and wish Graham good luck the rest of the season ……and as a father of one of the players, who I know will give 200%,  I will back them win or lose . 
Go Dawgs ……

The Johnson bunch was the big news group.  I know before that we lost a few players in the 00's to Richlands.

Fully support my Dogs no matter what but so glad my kids are not part of the county school system for so many reasons. 
Back to topic, if the Dogs come out inspired and fired up and not make mistakes, this game can be theirs. Win or lose, I hope to make it a game and they get some of the respect they should earn. 

Well being that it's in WV, the rules don't apply that the county school board imposed. The VHSL rules for "noise" are still in place but up to them to enforce. I can assure you that the school board will have them follow the stupid county rules as they don't want to ruffle any feathers 🙄 same reason they limited attendance during the spring season. Didnt want to be unfair to Tazewell or Richlands
 

Could it be that OQuinn was made great by his receiver and running back last year???

You are mistaking us for Graham, not quiet or boring at THS, never has been.  We just don't need toys to be loud.

Officially joined to be a voice on here 😁 Have been on here since a supervisor told me about it back when I started that job so it must have been fall of 03 when I first learned about it and visited.  Was more of a schedule/score site at the time.  Seems like it turned more towards a message board and that's when I officially signed up on it 🙂 

Officially joined to be a voice on here 😁 Have been on here since a supervisor told me about it back when I started that job so it must have been fall of 03 when I first learned about it and visited.  Was more of a schedule/score site at the time.  Seems like it turned more towards a message board and that's when I officially signed up on it 🙂 

A good band director cures a lot of issues, especially in terms of numbers. A bad band director can kill a band in a hurry. Bad, inconsistent leadership within a school system can lead to low numbers as well. Let me elaborate. 
Band is a lot more of a time commitment than most people inside a school system are aware of and most can't be bothered to find out what our band kids are sacrificing. We constantly have to fight the school system for resources to feed these kids. Feeding 43 kids tomorrow is going to be a nightmare. Especially when a third of the kids will show up with absolutely nothing. They have to be at the school no later than 6am and won't be getting home until after midnight. It's going to be a long day for the parents as well as the kids. 
Galax doesn't feed our band kids....ever! Not before or after football games. Not for band competitions. Not for band camp in the summer. Not for concert assessment. Not for district tryouts. Not for regional tryouts. Not for state auditions. Us parents have to put messages out on social media begging for handouts from the community. Thankfully, a few local churches and community members step up and help where the school system falls woefully short. But even then, it's never enough and the parents that are involved end up paying out-of-pocket for kids that aren't ours. I'm not complaining. It just is what it is. I'm happy to do it because my kids loved band. My wife was in the Marching Virginians at VT as was her brothers, three nieces and two nephews. Band is a very big part of who my family is.
I know I can be very cynical about these things but the school system always ensures the football players are well fed!!! These band kids see they are "less-than" every day and it is something the director has to overcome while the football players and coaches are getting fat and happy just a few feet down the hallway in the cafeteria. Often rubbing it in the band kids face that they have food and the band kids don't.