region4fan 13 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have heard it from a good source if there is no SWD team in the semifinals of the region IV tournament it will be moved from East River to Roanoke College or Salem to be played on field turf. For example if it is Hidden Valley vs Cave Spring and Martinsville vs Blacksburg it will NOT be at East River. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCsoccerLeGeNd 10 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 i guarantee the concern over rising gas prices is a major contributing factor to that. i could see doing it b/c there's no point in making the fan bases of the other two districts travel further. i guess they were picked to host if this occurs b/c they were next in line for next year to host otherwise the opposite district would argue why they didnt get to host it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksburgsoccer 12 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 [ QUOTE ] I have heard it from a good source if there is no SWD team in the semifinals of the region IV tournament it will be moved from East River to Roanoke College or Salem to be played on field turf. For example if it is Hidden Valley vs Cave Spring and Martinsville vs Blacksburg it will NOT be at East River. [/ QUOTE ] We have heard the same thing but nothing is set. We just want to be playing at that stage. We will play at East River, Salem or Roanoke College. Hell, we will play in the parking lot if that is what they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
321 10 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I dont know who in the world you heard that from but the regional semis and finals will be played at east river and will not be changed and you need to stop your little rumors, the tournament is set and i do not know why you wouldnt want to play on the east river field its nicer than any around and its an actual soccer field, not a football field!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgs86 10 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 salem's is nicer... roanoke college's probably is too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrollfan 15 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 lets stop talking about it being moved and just play it out. If it comes down to moving it then that fine. But play it out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
region4fan 13 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 [ QUOTE ] I dont know who in the world you heard that from but the regional semis and finals will be played at east river and will not be changed and you need to stop your little rumors, the tournament is set and i do not know why you wouldnt want to play on the east river field its nicer than any around and its an actual soccer field, not a football field!!! [/ QUOTE ] I actually heard that "rumor" from two different ADs. Also, neither Salem's or Roanoke College's field is a football field. Maybe you should do a little research before you open your mouth. If those teams are playing in the semifinals, it makes no sense in playing at East River. Let's face it, the #3 and #4 SWD teams have no chance and neither does the #2 team. All your hopes are on Abingdon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrollfan 15 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 well just go ahead and crown their a@@ and just save everyone money and just skip over regions. Blacksburg is great but you still have to play the game. Even Blacksburg's coach will tell you that they are not looking past their own district tourney. Just lets play the game that we all love and just stop talking about what has not even happened yet. I know that Abingdon and Carroll are not looking past tomorrow night. We are going to have one heck of a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felipeslittlebut 10 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Salem's field is their football/soccer field that is made big enough for soccer also it is pro-turf... Roanoke College's field is pro-turf just put in 2 years ago. Turf alone cost 3 million. I played on it this year against Roanoke College and it is the nicest stadium/field I have personally played on. It is 120 by 80 yards. That is where regions and state finals should be... Not saying Radford's field is not good but I would prefer Roanoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
321 10 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 well, whatever ad you heard that from is completely wrong, it is southwest districts turn to host and they will be hosting. Next year it will be someone else turn but not this year so go ahead and stop hoping because the rumor is over and the region is at east river and that is final!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 [ QUOTE ] well, whatever ad you heard that from is completely wrong, it is southwest districts turn to host and they will be hosting. Next year it will be someone else turn but not this year so go ahead and stop hoping because the rumor is over and the region is at east river and that is final!!! [/ QUOTE ] IF a SWD team is NOT in the semifinals, they WILL move the region tournament to a more "central" location for the teams involved. This wouldn't be a new thing, it has happened before in basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Makes a lot of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
321 10 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 i told you it is not being moved!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] i told you it is not being moved!!! [/ QUOTE ] As soon as Abingdon loses in the Regionals, it will be moved to Roanoke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
321 10 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 the championshop maybe but the semis are are not being moved reguardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksburgsoccer 12 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 [ QUOTE ] the championshop maybe but the semis are are not being moved reguardless [/ QUOTE ] Actually, that is not what we hav been told. The semifinals could be moved as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCsoccerLeGeNd 10 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 if this was a few years ago it would simply not come up. but with constant rising gas prices this summer and the economy the way it is i can see it being a logical choice honestly. it just has to be fairly done for the next couple years that the other districts are hosting the regional to ensure things just in case somehow the piedmont or river ridge "hypothetically" didn't make a semifinal or final like the SWD is "hypothetically" not going to. i only say hypothetically b/c despite the lack of respect the other districts in the region give the SWD there is always a chance any dog will get it's day. soccer is historically the sport with the MOST "upsets" in the history of sports so you never know what may happen at the high school level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
region4fan 13 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 [ QUOTE ] if this was a few years ago it would simply not come up. but with constant rising gas prices this summer and the economy the way it is i can see it being a logical choice honestly. it just has to be fairly done for the next couple years that the other districts are hosting the regional to ensure things just in case somehow the piedmont or river ridge "hypothetically" didn't make a semifinal or final like the SWD is "hypothetically" not going to. i only say hypothetically b/c despite the lack of respect the other districts in the region give the SWD there is always a chance any dog will get it's day. soccer is historically the sport with the MOST "upsets" in the history of sports so you never know what may happen at the high school level. [/ QUOTE ] You are right... I can see these upsets in the quarterfinals: Tazewell over Blacksburg Abingdon over Cave Spring Marion over Martinsville Bassett over Hidden Valley Then in the semifinals: Tazewell over Bassett Marion over Abingdon Tazewell over Marion TAZEWELL WINS THE REGION IV TOURNAMENT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POSKN8R 12 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 if someone beats blacksburg then I think they should call off the rest of the games and give the state title to that team haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
region4fan 13 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 [ QUOTE ] the championshop maybe but the semis are are not being moved reguardless [/ QUOTE ] Good call, it was announced that the semifinals and finals have been moved to Roanoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhisman 10 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 couldn't agree more with u lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCsoccerLeGeNd 10 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 like i said before..b/c of demand on gas prices and all lately. plus fan base for the teams still representing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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