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GW by 3 tds at least. Too much size and speed for Marion. GW is my pick for 1A State Champs right now

Tazewell will play inspired football but they just don't have enough to hang with Graham. Tazewell played one of their best games in years Friday but tackling was an issue. They were without one of their better defensive players against V High and now Watson is out so tackling may not be any better this Friday.
 
I look for a fairly lopsided game but it's high school football and one never knows. I say 56-26 in the favor of the G-men.
 
As far as Graham goes the only scary games I see for them after Bluefield is Richlands and Abingdon. Giles just isn't where they have been in the past and I don't think Galax is either. They should and I will repeat SHOULD breeze through most of their schedule other than those two games.
 
I for one would love to see the G-Men beat Richlands this year and I think it will be one to watch this year.

What EH31 said plus never count Giles out with that dadgum single wing...

We have fought the Coaching carousel in Tazewell for years and look where it has brought us. Coaches need time to build a program not just field a team. Coach Allen is making huge strides right now and hopefully can stay around a lot longer to get the program right.
 
I don't know the coach at Rye Cove but it looks like he needs some time to get it going and Lord knows he doesn't need people trying to run him off.

We have fought the Coaching carousel in Tazewell for years and look where it has brought us. Coaches need time to build a program not just field a team. Coach Allen is making huge strides right now and hopefully can stay around a lot longer to get the program right.
 
I don't know the coach at Rye Cove but it looks like he needs some time to get it going and Lord knows he doesn't need people trying to run him off.

I think if Graham and galax played now that graham would win, but Dixon usually always has Galax twice as good as they were at season's start by week 6 or 7.

Tazewell will play inspired football but they just don't have enough to hang with Graham. Tazewell played one of their best games in years Friday but tackling was an issue. They were without one of their better defensive players against V High and now Watson is out so tackling may not be any better this Friday.
 
I look for a fairly lopsided game but it's high school football and one never knows. I say 56-26 in the favor of the G-men.
 
As far as Graham goes the only scary games I see for them after Bluefield is Richlands and Abingdon. Giles just isn't where they have been in the past and I don't think Galax is either. They should and I will repeat SHOULD breeze through most of their schedule other than those two games.
 
I for one would love to see the G-Men beat Richlands this year and I think it will be one to watch this year.

John Luke and Sturgill are the top two in this area for sure. TJ Kitts will be pretty good at Tazewell also. The kid is working his butt off during the off season.

All hail the Hammer!!!
 
Unless you're the one on the receiving end, then its "awww, hell, the hammer"...
 
Welcome!

Crazy game. Gutsy call to go for 2 after Rustburg went for the PAT after they scored in OT. Abingdon seems to find a way to lose these type games. It was nice to be on the receiving end of a gift. The boys played their hearts out and win or lose they were leaving it all on the field, as they should. They stopped Rustburg on their final drive on 4th down to get the ball back at about their own 40-45. They measured it and had to be super super close. I thought, from my angle, Rustburg had made the first. AHS gets the ball with about 2 mins left and no timeouts left. AHS gets 30 yds for free off of two personal fouls. The scored to bring the score to 27-25. They convert the 2 point play on a quick slant.....which I thought was there all night but they didn't throw it until then. OT and Rustburg scores on 3rd or 4th, can't remember. AHS scores in their second play. Calls timeout and discusses PAT of try for 2. They decide to go for the win. Wallace, who caught the previous 2 pt conversion on that slant, lines up alone on the left. He fakes a slant ( I think) and then kicks out and as usual, Sturgill was money. It was a FAN.TAS.TIC game for AHS. I heard a woman say that we didn't deserve to win that game. I hate that kind of talk. They absolutely deserved to win, no matter how they won. The 2 PF penalties were huge but both were legitimate. That's part of the game. Did it help? You bet it did. But we helped them A TON with about 5-6 encroachment calls at very inopportune times. Part of the game. Deserve to win??? You bet your ass they deserved the win. They didn't quit. They didn't concede. They gave their all. Yeah, I'd say they deserved it. Congrats to those boys. Tough matchup next week, but win or lose, these boys have already done something that hadn't happened it 19 years....win a playoff game. Congrats to them. Congrats to Rustburg for a great game. It's tough to lose and then have to travel a few hours to get home. Trust me, I know. Congrats to all the winners tonight!

Can Grundy pass the ball?
 
If they can it could be a really close game. Tazewell is ok at stopping the run but are young in the secondary. The offense for Tazewell can move the ball and I've been kind of looking forward to this game. Not only because of the incredible Chinese buffet on the way down but because this could be a really interesting game. What's your thoughts Lance?

The weight room program has steadily increased for Tazewell. The new athletic facility will help tremendously because there is a lot more room and the new equipment will get utilized.
 
One of the biggest differences in Tazewell and Richlands is this: Richlands players, coaches and fans believe they can win any and every game. Just like you stated, it's the mentality of the game.  Tazewell doesn't have that. Its part of the culture of the program right now and once that changes I think the program will really be on the mend.
 
It will sadly take some time and I hope Allen can hang around to get the program built to where he is working to get it.

I tell Coach Allen and the other coaches a lot that I like what I see from the kids. Allen has been great for the attitude and character of the boys and I wish the community would only recognize the positives that will bring later in life.
 
Coaches are always criticized for not winning games but building great young men is important.  

Thanks for the reply. I hope some stability continues to develop for those kids. As another poster said, there was a time Richlands had a losing mentality against Tazewell. When I was young, I remember 7 straight losses in the late 80s, early 90s. I for one, root for Tazewell to finish 9-1 every year.

The weight room program has steadily increased for Tazewell. The new athletic facility will help tremendously because there is a lot more room and the new equipment will get utilized.
 
One of the biggest differences in Tazewell and Richlands is this: Richlands players, coaches and fans believe they can win any and every game. Just like you stated, it's the mentality of the game.  Tazewell doesn't have that. Its part of the culture of the program right now and once that changes I think the program will really be on the mend.
 
It will sadly take some time and I hope Allen can hang around to get the program built to where he is working to get it.

The weight room program has steadily increased for Tazewell. The new athletic facility will help tremendously because there is a lot more room and the new equipment will get utilized.
 
One of the biggest differences in Tazewell and Richlands is this: Richlands players, coaches and fans believe they can win any and every game. Just like you stated, it's the mentality of the game.  Tazewell doesn't have that. Its part of the culture of the program right now and once that changes I think the program will really be on the mend.
 
It will sadly take some time and I hope Allen can hang around to get the program built to where he is working to get it.

I tell Coach Allen and the other coaches a lot that I like what I see from the kids. Allen has been great for the attitude and character of the boys and I wish the community would only recognize the positives that will bring later in life.
 
Coaches are always criticized for not winning games but building great young men is important.  

I tell Coach Allen and the other coaches a lot that I like what I see from the kids. Allen has been great for the attitude and character of the boys and I wish the community would only recognize the positives that will bring later in life.
 
Coaches are always criticized for not winning games but building great young men is important.  

I tell Coach Allen and the other coaches a lot that I like what I see from the kids. Allen has been great for the attitude and character of the boys and I wish the community would only recognize the positives that will bring later in life.
 
Coaches are always criticized for not winning games but building great young men is important.  

Great group of kids at Tazewell. I don't think anybody should worry about cheap shots. These kids are first class. There is not a "win at all costs" attitude there. This season is all about character and the team concept. Coach Allen has done a great job. Coach Williams has contributed tremendously.As have the other coaches. Everybody takes credit or blame when the team does well or poorly, there is no pointing fingers at coaches or other players when things don't go their way. I like what I am seeing fromt the Bulldogs, every team should be like this. This is the kind of team that I would want my kid to play for.

All depends on if there is speed or not.  Tazewell can stop the run as long as speed isn't there.  Now don't think that the defense is that great but it is better than it started.
 
Fischer and company is the best but limited seating so tough to get in.  Otherwise I would have to say my pick is either El Mariachi's or Italian Village.  Don't drink myself so hard to help in that department.  They say the new burrito stand is pretty good but have yet to try it myself yet.

Just a fun fact: Richlands 2nd team/JV defense has not given up a touchdown in over 5 quarters of play this season. 
 
I thought that was an interesting stat. 

You can say that again! ;)

Really?  Its been a long time since I've hammered someone who wasn't a spammer.  I sure would like to get a "scrimmage" under my belt before the real season starts...

If Graves had kept his nose (and lungs) clean, barring catastrophic injury, there's not one shred of doubt in my mind that he would've ended up in the NFL.  None.  He had high-major measurables and high-major performance from the second his junior year started.  You can't teach 6'3'', 215 pounds.  Though Bradshaw had elite quickness and shiftiness, Graves was right there too, and was probably the more complete prospect.