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Richlans! It's pronounced RICH LANDS! The guy on WVVA pronounced it wrong Friday night, called Scottie Ball, Scotie Hall twice and said it was a state quater final game. At least he got the score right!

Richlans! It's pronounced RICH LANDS! The guy on WVVA pronounced it wrong Friday night, called Scottie Ball, Scotie Hall twice and said it was a state quater final game. At least he got the score right!

Don't forget holdbacks.

The two oldest excuses in the book:
"They have transfers" and "The refs cheated" lol

#56 that stopped everything in front of him was on the team last year and so was #5 that picked off the Abingdon QB. All those DL and OL are home grown. The question is who on the Abingdon team won't be there next year. Two years on a row they have lost pretty good football players.

The QB that threw those 5 TD's was on the team last year and he will be on the team next year too!

To each their own... (And I doubt that Ryan... I just don't see Coach Mance giving a crap what people say on here)
 
I think most people have blown up my intentions of what I originally posted (surprising I know). The bottom line is as a program, if you are concerned with what other think of you then you need to reevaluate your program. Programs should believe in what they are "trying to sell" to their players. With that said, I understand the idea of motivating the players especially when respect is not shown. Maybe post a newspaper article or even a quote from an opposing coach... But to post what I say (who is a no body) is absurd. 

I hope to god an NFL team is not trolling this message board for locker room material LOL. 
 
Quotes from credible sources like newspapers, Yes. Maybe an interview from a coach, of course! Heck I would even toss our VaPreps.com (not the forum) that some articles/standings/rankings might get mentioned or even posted in a locker room. 
 
Seriously, let's not kid ourselves. What we post here does NOT make it into a locker room. If it does it is more of a joke than used as something to "get the boys goin". 

To go as low as to print things off a message board and place them on a bulletin board in their locker room... No. And if a coach has to stoop that low to motivate a team to play "harder" then I feel sorry for that program. 

Most of the players on the team do not... if they do I can guarantee they do not discuss this how you think they do. Let alone printing this stuff off and placing it in their locker room LOL. 

I have seen multiple people put "locker room" material into their posts this football season... You would have to be the biggest joker to think a coach on the coaching staff would print off what a bunch of buffoons on a message board says about their team and put it up in a locker room. They could give to rats butts what we think on here. This is for sheer amusement for us. 
 
With that said I see a close game simply because of the homer's Beaver is sure to get. 55-47 Naders

After posting the information I received earlier this morning, I realized that SOME of the data may not have been factual.  So, in the interest of fair play, I decided to pull a few strings, call in a couple of favors and make a phone call or two.  The result was that I was granted an exclusive interview with the VHS head honcho in an effort to clear up this murky situation.  It was a very enlightening conversation.  To eliminate any suspicions that I may have slanted any of the comments, here is the actual transcript of that meeting:
 
BB (that is me -- for those from VT):  Thank you for meeting with me coach
CC (you should be able to figure that out on your own):  No problem.  Thank you for helping to clear up this mess.  You know how the drive by media works.
 
BB:  Yes I do.  Lets get started.  Is there or has there ever been any consideration to forfeiting the Richlands' game this week?
CC:  Absolutely no truth to that rumor at all.  We are trying to build a solid program here at VHS.  Playing the Richlands, Tennessee Highs and Gate Citys will only make us stronger.  Win or lose, we respect those programs and what they have accomplished.  That is not to say that we do not respect all of our competition. We do.  Those are just a couple of the opponents on our schedule that have long, proven track records.   
 
BB:  To be frank, there is a lot of "coach speak" in that comment.  Are you saying that a close loss to a quality program would be a moral victory?
CC:  Do you have mud in your ears?  There are only "W" or "L" columns.  I have not seen a column for "MV" (Again for you VT grads -- MV is short for moral victory). We are going up to Richlands with every intention of winning the game.  We are preparing for a very good team.  We will have to play exceptionally well but we believe victory is possible...why else play?
 
BB:  I like your moxie coach...
CC:  You like my what?!?
 
BB:  Anyway...what is your take on message board comments?  Are these motivational tools?
CC:  Bob, you know that these are 16-17 year kids and who knows what really motivates them.  I like to think that we as a staff provide these young men with the proper techniques, game plan and encouragement so that "motivational" things like message boards are irrelevant.
 
BB:  Well you know that some of these "keyboard commandos" like to stick out their chest and make bold predictions of massive blowouts and imply the futility of any effort against their chosen team...
CC:  Bob, aren't you one of those people?
 
BB:  Hold on coach, Bearcat Bob seldom, if ever, makes predictions.  I know that anything can happen on Friday nights.  High school football is too irrational for me to make predictions (often).
CC:  Glad to hear that Bob.  But you have to remember that most of these folks on the message boards are "good ol' boys" just trying to support their respective teams.  I doubt any of the comments are really meant to be personal.  Most just like to get a rise out of the other posters.
 
BB:  Good point coach.  Now back to the game.  Do you have any special plays set for Richlands?
CC:  We just came off a bye week.  We work on what we do well and try to improve in areas we do not do so well. 
 
BB:  But have you installed a special play or two...
CC:  You are persistent aren't you?
 
BB:  I'll ask the questions here.   What about a letter supposedly sent from the VHSL office warning of the consequences of playing Richlands?
CC:  I'll turn that over to our SID (Sports Information Director).
 
SID:  There is no truth to the rumor that Ms. Tornadoski sent a letter to us warning of potential infertility.  We received the same letter from her that Richlands received; the one explaining the equipment rules.  You know:  the inflation of the footballs; the length of the field; and a highlighted section concerning the length of cleats.  But everyone who plays up there gets the same letter so nothing to see here.
CC:  (To SID) Shut up stupid.
 
BB:  Uh, thanks for that Mr. SID.  Back to you coach.  What kind of atmosphere do you expect Friday night?
SID:  Let me handle that one coach.  I just received some news that you may not be aware of yet.  It has been confirmed that Flo (the Progressive Insurance spokeswoman) and her cover band will be playing their version of Enter Sandman as the Tornadoes enter the field.  And instead of real confetti, everyone in attendance will receive a 20% off coupon from Progressive. 
 
CC:  Oh geez..are we done here?
BB:  Thanks Coach.  Good luck Friday and the rest of the season.
 
CC:  You are not one of the Boosters are you Bob?
BB:  No, why do you ask?
 
CC:  No reason.  But that letterman's jacket is getting a bit small for you.
BB:  Thanks again COACH.
 
Folks, there it is for all to see.  There is no truth to the vicious rumors surrounding a possible forfeit.  I think I will definitely make it down for the game.  Besides supporting the Bearcats, I need a break on my insurance. 

This just in from the BHC...
 
Dateline September 24, 2015
 
In a move that can only be described as inevitable, the Virginia High School football team has decided to forfeit their game this Friday versus Richlands.  In reports just received from the VHS staff, they decided to forfeit the game after discovering that "99%" of the SWVASPORTS followers deemed this contest as not winnable; a frivolous exercise in futility.   
 
This move was not well received by the Bearcat players however.  Reports from the locker room indicated that the actual players believe that games are won or lost on the field, not on message boards.  Apparently, many "grownups" have decided otherwise. 
 
"Earlier in the week it was a toss up among our staff if we should play or not", said an unnamed staff member.  "But then we heard that Richland players had posted message board comments in their lockers.  Well, OH NELLIE, we knew then that all bets were off". 
 
Other reports indicated that while VHS does have very capable athletes and a stable coaching staff, that the VHSL sent a letter to VHS warning that a trip to Richlands would void their insurance, cause infertility, and may well be the beginning of the long expected "end of days".  VHSL spokesperson Mary Tornadoski denied that a letter had been sent specifically to VHS with these warnings.  She explained that the letter was sent to all VHSL participants who may have the unfortunate luck to be scheduled against Richlands.
 
The U.S. Postal Service confirmed that the letter sent to Union High School had been undeliverable, "marked as return to sender". They had no further comment about the matter a this time.
 
Rumors abound concerning this situation.  One report surfaced just moments ago that the players have found a bus driver, a large contingent of supporters, and plan on making the pilgrimage north.  Another report is that they have taken a page from the Richlands playbook and have posted online comments in their lockers, just in case their is any truth to that old myth.
 
Please follow BHC for breaking details.

Any and all references to VT is not isolated to any one person.  Insecurity an issue?
 
On a serious note, I had to take grandpa's laptop from him after seeing the bad things you said about his favorite grandson.  He was prepared to lay an old fashion tongue lashing on you but I talked him out of it.  The last time he got this worked up, he accidently zipped his manhood up in his zipper.  The poor old guy has a hard enough time with his prostrate, please do not make it worse.
 
And to kinda' respond to an earlier post...I would disagree -- there has been only one perfect person to grace this Earth, and Brethren, none of us are him!

Forum full of opinions, read, add your own and go on, never respond unless to gain info.
 
I really don't care what he taught you. However, Ignorance is bliss, enjoy.

I tried to take the edge off by being light hearted and somewhat self-deprecating but that has been obviously lost on some or I have failed miserably (probably a little of both).  So I am closing my part in this odyssey with two last thoughts:
 
(1) True humility is expressed in deeds not words.  To paraphrase a person much smarter than am I, "Pride works frequently under a dense mask and will often assume the garb of humility".  
 
(2) If you see a turtle on top of a fence post, you know he had some help!
 
Well, 3 last thoughts...good luck to all of our youth as they take to the gridiron tonight.  Win, lose or rain out...Godspeed.

You count my posts, provide analysis, then tell you me you ignore me.  Once again, Hmmmmmmmmmmm..................

The 1992 team was great I graduated in 1992 so most of those guys were friends as they were a year behind me. 2005 team was as good as the 2006 state champ team, but I think the 2010 team was maybe the best.This years team is at the same level as all of these teams I think. We will see as the season goes on I really have my hopes up.

Yep, it really is me. Thanks for the welcome. I'll try my hardest not to be a "dick", "insane" or any other "verbal joust" that's been tossed my way in this thread so far. LOL
 
I will certainly keep an eye on how you guys think about your teams since my small school guy go it so "wrong" (we won't know that until December). Hopefully, I will learn more about my blind spot.
 
To be honest with you though, I learned long ago not to trust anonymous internet sources. if someone TRULY wants to be helpful, email me and open up a dialogue. That's how I build trust and a relationship with sources.
 
Hopefully, we can improve the VirginiaPreps.com coverage of 276 without all the sniping. Good to be here either way.
 
You know how I can buy a Richlands football t-shirt? 

Not yet, no.
 
What would give me reason to? I've never met you, don't know your name nor have we ever had a non-confrontational talk about football.

Graham loses a lot of seniors, but return several players in key positions....and Coach Williams has an excellent weight lifting / conditioning program... so I look for Graham to be solid again.... What they will need more than anything is speed......hopefully they will find some speed somewhere....

Cross Gonzales

Botey loses!

If you take pride in getting under your teams coaches skin and being a negative distraction to kids then please do not attend sporting events. Have a little pride and learn how to behave! Respect yourself!

If you take pride in getting under your teams coaches skin and being a negative distraction to kids then please do not attend sporting events. Have a little pride and learn how to behave! Respect yourself!