MrSocko 136 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 What the heck is wrong with Giles? They have been blown 2 games in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 They've played two pretty good AA ball teams... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plooolt 10 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I believe that Giles is in for a long season. Blacksburg and Christiansburg are good AA teams but team that Giles normally hangs with and beat a good amount of the time. Plus Floyd gave Christiansburg all they could handle last week. I believe it could be a long year for Giles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdyfans 12 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I agree. Everybody goes through tough times and bad seasons. I see Giles in that situation right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurleyman 10 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 yea i know a buddie from giles that playes for them he had high expections for them this year but u gatta think thats two good teams they started there seson out with this year so they will still do good , they will win some games this year ...good luck giles !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clodhopper 10 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Giles will be alright....lost to two teams that most AA teams around here wouldn't even play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capanther 10 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 giles is a great program that i have always admired......its just their turn to take a few bumps....but tradition always wins out in the end and the spartans will see better days soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols4life 57 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 yeah,i always tell ppl watch out for giles..it really changed the way i saw high school football, when i went over there to watch a playoff game in 96 i had never saw anything like that...horns,cars around the field with lights on and off red everywhere..so much energy..shoot,i wanted to be a spartan..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate1 10 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 May just be a temporary blip on the radar for Giles. But there are some serious problems this year in Pearisburg. There just seems to be no enthusiasm from the players this year, and when they got down against B'burg it really looked like for the most part that they just quit, players and coaches. Granted, they played 2 very solid AA programs, teams that they probably should have lost to. The way they lost the games should really concern the Giles fans though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) No way do I believe the coaches quit. Williams is not that type. He was an assistant to Rags for years, if that had been his "M.O." he wouldn't have remained as a coach and he certainly would not have been recommended for and awarded the headcoaching position. Giles played some very good AA teams these past two weeks (fans were singing a different tune after their scrimmage w/Princeton).....and yet b/c Giles didn't win these games or in fans opinions .....the kids didn't play as the fans expected.....something is wrong w/the program and the coaches are "just not motivating" these kids. Giles has had some very talented players in the past.....but being in a smaller community....Giles is NOW competing w/the larger surrounding areas (such as a B-burg and C-burg) which are NOW more of a lure for families......and as the families go....so goes the kids. These coaches put in countless hours away from a normal life and their families w/any compensation being negated by the insane hours required for these jobs.....I hope the fans try supporting the program through the rough periods as well as the good times. Edited September 6, 2009 by trublue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate1 10 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Yeah, not a Giles fan at all, just went to the B'burg game to see the teams play. And sorry, by the end of the third quarter it looked pretty obvious that nobody on the Giles side was showing any emotion whatsoever, they were just going through the motions. Been watching Giles games for years as either a neutral observer or an opposing fan when JM used to play them regularly. I've seen the talent be there, and I've seen it when it wasn't. But trust me when I tell you I've NEVER seen what I saw at that Blacksburg game. The players just seemed to quit, and at best the coaches just seemed resigned to that fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 You can coach 'em up.....but you can't instill a fighting spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate1 10 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Fair enough, but strange that a "fighting spirit" was never lacking during the Ragsdale years, no matter what the talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 So, if Ragsdale was still at the helm these kids would be "layin' it all on the line" but since it's Willams and staff.....these kids are just not motivated to play for the present coaching staff like they would if it was the previous staff. I would hope that's not the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate1 10 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have no idea what the inner workings of the team are. But looking in from the outside that's what it looks like....and in your opinion is the coach not responsible at all for motivating the players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 They are......but at some point in a game, in a struggling time, in life an individual has to decide how they want to be remembered in their efforts. You said the kids seem to quit....your words not mine....and quitters aren't necessarily in the mode for motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate1 10 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I don't disagree with anything you wrote. The only thing I disagree with is putting that burden entirely on the players in this case. As I said, the players and the coaches BOTH seemed to quit. Like I said, I've been watching Giles play for years, the teams I've watched over the years were hard-nosed and kept coming after you no matter the score, and no matter whether they were outclassed talent wise or not. That started to slip last year a bit, and this year in the game I saw it was basically gone. The only major difference between the teams I've watched for years compete their tails off win or lose, and the teams of the last two years is on the sideline......so that's where I draw my conclusions at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 My last response.....I only quoted what you said about the players quitting.....I certainly wasn't trying to solely put that burden on the kids. However, I just don't believe ANY coaching staff will JUST quit coaching in a game......why would they....they're adults. I'm sure as adults, they've experienced disappointments in life....however, that's all losing a football game is.....a disappointing lost....not life defining. Their zeal might not be up to the same level as in a close game....but to say an entire coaching staff just quit.....I personally find that very hard to believe . With the remaining games results, I hope that this conversation is forgotten and this board is talking about the winning season at Giles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate1 10 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I agree with you completely, I hope Giles recovers from this and has a good season. You're a Richlands guy right? Sounds like you guys are off to another good season. Hope to see you make another deep run this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 One game at a time.....never look ahead .....unless you're Lou Holtz forecasting for ND. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate1 10 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Whose up next for you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo37 10 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 i think it is haysi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Robbins and his team at their house......Powell Valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate1 10 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Good luck with that one, I'm guessing that's always a tough road trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Good luck with that one, I'm guessing that's always a tough road trip. Better bring your pass defense,and be ready for anything. James Colley's Tigers will throw everything at you but the proverbial kitchen sink. He's by far the most unorthodox coach in the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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