mrb 26 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 I believe Abingdon just gained respect from the football Nation. You can only kick a dog so much and then It will bite you. My hats are off too Abingdon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 But they still lost the game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 horrible field conditions...i dont see how either team got anything going...congrats to both teams on a good game..gotta give Abingdon some respect for giving the Blues all they could handle for 3...but thats why you play 4...Richlands plays a lot of kids and wears teams down over time. Abingdon did more than I thought they would though...so...hats off to them for a good game...but don't talk any trash, you guys were up by 12 and tried to run the score and not the clock and it cost you....just couldn't hang on...but you sure made a game of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr4hurleyfb 12 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Richlands was asleep for nearly three quarters tonight...they couldn't get the PATs to go in either (I first thought it was a mistake to not kick the FG when they were up 2-0, but on second thought...)...Richlands really needs a strong or "big" formation for the short yardage; 1st and Goal from the 2 and they line up in the Spread S-Gun, one bad snap later and its 2nd and Goal from the 8... Abingdon played much better than I believe I have ever seen or heard from them. I thought it was funny, they could pass block very well, but couldn't run block AT ALL (I bet they ended up with -30 +/- rushing)...Richlands could run block pretty good, but let Abingdon behind them on pass plays all night. Somebody said Abingdon tried to run up the score instead of run the clock, but its hard to run the clock and grind a team who gets a TFL on every running play you try. Great game, however. One of the better ones I've seen in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 yeah and they ended up turning the ball over and had a few 3 & outs with passes stopping the clock...if i got up by 12 on Richlands in the 4th I think i'd try to roll the clock as much as possible... you are right about the run game though for Abingdon...they could not get anything going on the ground...so I can understand why they would be throwing the ball...but I'd still keep the clock rolling as much as possible and play field position if possible in that situation...but, Abingdon was going to the knock out and it's hard to blame them for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFan 10 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 your right, abingdon couldnt get the ball going on the ground. so it was hard for them to keep the clock going. all they could do was pass. but i believe that abingdon earned some respect. they came out and gave richlands all they had. im just starting to think richlands doesnt know how to lose. they were down to powell valley and found a comeback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghs84 10 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] your right, abingdon couldnt get the ball going on the ground. so it was hard for them to keep the clock going. all they could do was pass. but i believe that abingdon earned some respect. they came out and gave richlands all they had. im just starting to think richlands doesnt know how to lose. they were down to powell valley and found a comeback [/ QUOTE ] if they dont start playing from the kickoff and waiting til their down every game to have to dig down deep and get out of a whole,they could find theirselves too far in the whole to dig out of.if they want any chance of having their dreams come true again,they better light the fire.cause they still have a huge target on them.Abingdon played good,but im not sold on the falcons yet. til they win the swd district title,their never gonna get respect from the teams that have been in this district for years.maybe things are changing in abingdon,maybe they have a good coach who knows whats going on.only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 i'll give them the respect, they earned it for sure...they are a lot better than people were expecting...i think the Richlands radio guys said it best "this is not your grandmothers Abingdon Falcons"...they are pretty good and will be all that Graham, Grundy, and Tazewell can handle...should be some good football played in the swd the rest of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrb 26 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 There won't be anyone else in the district that will even come within 14 points of beating Abingdon. These birds are looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveFan09 50 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 how was the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 856 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] i'll give them the respect, they earned it for sure...they are a lot better than people were expecting...i think the Richlands radio guys said it best "this is not your grandmothers Abingdon Falcons"...they are pretty good and will be all that Graham, Grundy, and Tazewell can handle...should be some good football played in the swd the rest of the year. [/ QUOTE ] Agree completely. The Falcons are a handful!!!! Sure made it a nail-biting time for us Blues fans. Great game Abingdon. GO BLUES!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Blue 10 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Abingdon showed that they have a very good football team. I have to agree that Graham, Grundy, and Tazewell will have their hands full with this team. Abingdon and its fans have a team to cheer on this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHSFalcon34 10 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Im proud of my alma mater....you all have a great future...good game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlue02 11 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Henderson is a good qb, Abingdon is a good team. enough said. this is my last post on this board,if anyone needs to find me i'll be on the otherboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbndonFan 10 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Abingdon will have a real chance at the playoffs this year. But they must get a running game going in order to be able to survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adidas 10 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] this is my last post on this board,if anyone needs to find me i'll be on the otherboard. [/ QUOTE ] ummm.... ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefieldRocks 14 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Dude, quit crying about "Not being treated equally" or whatever you were talking about You richlands fans are just mad that nobody will bow down to your plan that Austin Fuller is the AllMighty and that nobody can disagree with you or there wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adidas 10 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 austin fuller couldn't even catch tyler bailey on that 93 yard touchdown pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueAlum 12 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Dude, quit crying about "Not being treated equally" or whatever you were talking about You richlands fans are just mad that nobody will bow down to your plan that Austin Fuller is the AllMighty and that nobody can disagree with you or there wrong [/ QUOTE ] You post more about Richlands and Austin Fuller than anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 i think Austin Fuller is probably the best all around player in the area...who else is there that is on his level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueAlum 12 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] i think Austin Fuller is probably the best all around player in the area...who else is there that is on his level? [/ QUOTE ] Careful with that kind of talk...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] austin fuller couldn't even catch tyler bailey on that 93 yard touchdown pass [/ QUOTE ] Austin was dead tired too. When you play someone the WHOLE game your arent gonna have enough wind to run like that. After that play he came to the sideline right in front of where i sit and puked for 2 straight minutes. He was just too tired. They simply over-played him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbndonFan 10 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Austin is the best player in the area. But thats not good if one player is making the difference in the game. He might have been tired but if he doesn't play you all lose. He has 6 of the last 7 touchdowns you all have scored. If he goes down with an injury. Richlands goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Austin is the best player in the area. But thats not good if one player is making the difference in the game. He might have been tired but if he doesn't play you all lose. He has 6 of the last 7 touchdowns you all have scored. If he goes down with an injury. Richlands goes down. [/ QUOTE ] well...now you get in to a franchise player situation...which is a part of football...when you are lucky enough to get a kid like that, if you are a coach with half a brain you take advantage of it and design things around that player...nothing wrong with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbndonFan 10 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I couldn't agree more with that. Not knocking the play calls. I'd do the same. Just saying hope nothing happens. he is a good kid and a hell of a football player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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