Gizmo777

I agree that turnovers are a big part of all football games and it does go both ways. Richlands did lose the turnover battle last year and did lose the game as well. I still believe that if the game this year is even in turnovers that Richlands will win in a close game. Turnovers are not a product of luck but of desire and focus. Gate City had more of each last year. You appear to have you're panties in a bunch by you're comments. Bad day or just crappy life.

Two good coaches, two good football towns (with fans out the ying), and tons of talent. What Friday nights are all about come this time of year. Will be a great game. I do believe Richland's is better than Clintwood and has a good chance to beat GC at Legion next week. All about turnovers. Good luck to both teams and no injuries.

Turnovers were the key last year. Richlands comitted two in first half which in essence gave Gate City thier points. Also Gate City's ability to run the ball up middle well enough in second half to keep Richlands off field. The Richlands team has gotton much bigger up frount on deffense (just a year older) and with the depth of linebackers that Richlands developed over last season they should be able to make Gate City go outside some. If Richlands can win turnover battle or keep it even then they should win with more ballanced offense. A muddy field can effect the turnover battle, its up to the backs who give the best effort to secure the pigskin then. I will take Richlands 19-13. Good luck to both teams from the injury standpoint. I am like everyone else about what a good game this is for the first of the season but they will have time to heal injuries if any happen. If they played late in the season then this would not be the case. These two teams will probably represent southwest virginia come playoff time and I hope they both go all the way.