Bigrhsfan

I agree with you on this. It's hard to beat GC at GC, and with their physical style of play they maybe able to hold on to the ball and keep it away from Sullivan and maybe wear them down a little. The only problem with that is the fact that they are a large school and are probably deeper than GC . But GC is not only physical, they also have "some" speed. I don't know that much about Sullivan South, but from what I've seen over the years, teams from that part of Tenn are usually more finesse.......not all, but most. It'll be a tough game for GC, but I think if they play the way they are capable of, then they have a chance of beating them. Like I said, I don't know anything about Sullivan South, but I'm going to pull for the Southwest Virginia team. :D

I'll also be riding down to big stone gap to watch Richlands and PV go at it. I think this will probably be a close one. PV always gives Richlands fits. I do think that Richlands will pull it out in the 4th. Richlands 24 PV 14

I know most will not agree with me on this, but I'll put Richlands in the talk. I don't think they are the best.....yet......but they have done a pretty good job so far. They held a powerful GC team to 10 points. Then.... this past Friday, the 1st team shut out Honaker. They ( Honaker ) scored their TD on mostly our JV D with a min. to go in the game. I know that Lebanon shut out Honaker also, but I doubt that many, if anyone else will hold GC to 10 or fewer points. I'm just a fan........wanting to throw my team in the mix.....LOL

Tazewell is home so I think it will be close in the 1st half, but I think that Lebanon pulls in out in the 2nd half 28 to 21

Cody made a big improvement from last week to this week. Made much better reads and executed the O a lot better. Devone had a good night running the ball and the line was improved also. The receivers ran better routes and didn't bunch up like they did at times last week. I guess I'm trying to say that the whole offense made improvements this week....LOL. Of course I know it was against Honaker and they are struggling this year, but the execution was much better. Cody is still learning the spread and will continue to get better. You are right though about Jack Vance. He is a very good QB and we are lucky to be deep at the QB spot. In my opinion, he has a better arm than Cody, but Cody is a better runner. Jack can also run, but I think Cody is faster. But it is nice to be able to bring in a Jack Vance at QB if Cody struggles or is injured. Richlands "will" win the district this year ! With the talent and coaching staff they have, they will just get better & better !

Appreciate the reply. That's why we like playing GC every year. It's always a great game and gives both teams something to gauge where they are and what needs to be worked on. It's usually a good quality high school game ! The fans bases also seem to respect each other which is rare now day's. :cool: Good luck to you guys the rest of the year.

So applebarn, you've seen both Tazewell and Richlands. What do you think about both teams ? Richlands offence looked like they finally started to click tonight, but it's hard to tell how much so. Honaker is really depleated this year and is going to have a tough year. Just would like to know what you opinion is on both teams since you've seen them.

I'll be going to the Richlands Honaker game. I played for Richlands back in the 70's and my wife teaches at Swords Creek ele school. She graduated from Honaker so that is always a interesting game for us. She ban me from the Honaker side a couple of years a go.....LMAO !

Agreed, I hope I didn't say anything that would offend anyone, especially on my first 2 post here....lol The only thing I want to say is GO BIG BLUE !!!!!

Yea it's my first post here. I was not trying to take anything a way from Mance, I am probably one of his biggest fans. I don't think that any coach has ever done a better job at Richlands ! He has brought stability and consistency and built a program !! Yes, I think Mance would be the first to give credit to his staff......that's partly my point. I thought I gave him credit in my post. I was not talking about Mance. I know the coach and most of the staff, and know that each and everyone of them would give credit to each other ! I also had no problem with what the other posters said, on the contrary, I totally agree with everything they said. I try to go to every game and the ones I don't make I listen to on the radio. I've heard him and "noticed " the other coaches give credit to the other coaches. I was just making a simple statement about the staff.

Both are very good post, the previous and this one, but let's not also forget the rest of the staff and all who have coached and help this team along the way. It takes everyone working together from peewee football to the varsity. Mance has done a remarkable job building this program, but it has took a lot of hard work & time from the whole staff !