BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 58 to 71 is the way I go. The road isn't that bad. The only problem is if you get behind slow traffic. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=bluefield,+wv&daddr=gate+city,+va&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=37.225408,-81.3414&sspn=0.230181,0.673599&ie=UTF8&ll=36.998166,-81.815186&spn=0.923476,2.694397&z=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsawBeaver 12 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I appreciate that bigd. That's the way I'll go back most likely. Me and the dogs (I have to bring 1 of my cats to, she's a special needs cat and I don't care to leave her by herself for that long, she rides well in a carrier) are gonna enjoy some of the day up on brumley mountain before heading to abingdon to look around some and then meeting my parents and sister for supper in bristol before heading on to the game. they aren't going though. So anyhow I'll be leaving from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hope you have a safe trip down and back Buzz, and the rest of the Bluefield folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus_twain 14 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 And you'll be happy to know that the field is freshly mown, lined, numbered and painted!!! Hopefully, the good Lord will keep it dry tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdyfans 12 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Bluefield 35 gate city 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsawBeaver 12 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hope you have a safe trip down and back Buzz, and the rest of the Bluefield folks. I appreciate it, it should be a fun time. So what route would you recommend from the abingdon bristol area, if you had to go from gate city to there what way would you go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I live in Bristol now (Exit 7). I always Take 11W to Kingsport then take the John B. Dennis exit through Wadlow Gap. For you guys that don't know that way, I'd take 81 down to the 26 interchange and come towards Kingsport. 26 will take you to Weber City and it's a straight shot until you get to Gate City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavsone 10 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Does anyone have a link to listen to the game on the radio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 http://www.swvasports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16522 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverHokie 35 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) I'm listening to the broadcast...WTF is the deal with blowing the horns every time Gate City makes a play? That's stupid, in my opinion. (Edit) Jeezus!!!!! That is f-ing annoying!!! Any play for positive yardage, those yahoos blow the horn. Edited October 2, 2009 by BeaverHokie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vthokies331 10 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm listening to the broadcast...WTF is the deal with blowing the horns every time Gate City makes a play? That's stupid, in my opinion. (Edit) Jeezus!!!!! That is f-ing annoying!!! Any play for positive yardage, those yahoos blow the horn. That right there is exactly why we do it. It is aggravating for thw away players and fans, it is tradition, and it keeps the other team and fans knowing we are making plays and that stays in the back of their minds. It also fires everyone up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendatLegion 109 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 That was a good win for GC. Bluefield is hardnosed and pretty fast. The Qb Lilly is tough, but he got worn out. GC had a nice game plan and executed it very well, and besides the turnover just before the half, played pretty mistake free football. The Beavers put 11 men in the box most of the night (seemed like more sometimes) and i was impressed with all the hard hitting from both teams. GC managed to play the swarm defense and came up with the big stops when it mattered. QB Clark broke a big run midway through the 3rd quarter to the 6 inch line that probably was the biggest play of the game. GC took the 14-6 lead on the QB keeper on the next play. GC tacked on another TD late that really put the game away. GC staff showed class by kneeling on the ball at the end at the 1yd line after a Beaver fumble. It was the type of game i expected, possibly not the final margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 To be honest, I don't think the horn was blown all that much tonight. Call the ACLU, or UCLA, or whoever and give them your complaint. I'm sure there's some kinda group for something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvpymbr 11 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Bluefield got outcoached. Gate city is a well coached and play fundamental football. Freddy Jr ran 4 different plays all night and he was lost. As far as the horn Home Field Advantage use what you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverHokie 35 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) To be honest, I don't think the horn was blown all that much tonight. Call the ACLU, or UCLA, or whoever and give them your complaint. I'm sure there's some kinda group for something like this. Hey, it's the Gate City fans that are all nutso about the whole ACLU and praying thing...don't blame us. They blew the horn pretty much every time GC stopped Bluefield for 2 yards or less, and apparently about every time a GC play gained positive yards. Most normal, respectable, civilized places might have something like that nonsense after every score...or maybe, at worst, after every first down, or change in possession. I'll just say this...it makes me have zero respect for Gate City, especially with you people defending that idiotic nonsense. Edited October 3, 2009 by BeaverHokie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Go out to the folks at Rye Cove. Tonight a student led us all in prayer via the loudspeaker before the JJK-RC game. Screw the ACLU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverHokie 35 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 That right there is exactly why we do it. It is aggravating for thw away players and fans, it is tradition, and it keeps the other team and fans knowing we are making plays and that stays in the back of their minds. It also fires everyone up You have to have a freaking TRAIN HORN blow at least a hundred times a night to fire you guys up? It's the most ridiculous and idiotic thing I have heard at a high school game. Ring a cow bell or something, or just yell really loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverHokie 35 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Bluefield got outcoached. Gate city is a well coached and play fundamental football. Freddy Jr ran 4 different plays all night and he was lost. As far as the horn Home Field Advantage use what you can. Bluefield was without a quarterback, and while I'm not privy as to why, taking Jake Lilly and putting him in that situation was a double-whammy, as it took away his ability to get a head of steam running, took away any ability to block for other runners, and limited Bluefield to about the 4 plays you saw. Horrible decision in my opinion on Bluefield's part. As to the horn...call it "home field advantage" all you like, it's still tacky, and classless in my opinion. I don't expect a single one of the Gate City fans will ever agree with me on that, and that's fine. Other respectful teams talk about making their facility welcoming to the opposing fans, and making it a tough place to play due to loud fans, not a blowing a freaking train horn a hundred times a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broady 12 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Time to put the big girl panties on and deal with it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverHokie 35 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Time to put the big girl panties on and deal with it. LOL What? I'm calling you guys out for being annoying clowns. We lost the game, I can deal with that. The idiotic annoying horn is a completely different issue. Most places, the most annoying thing is poor seating or the PA guy saying "First DOWN!!" really loud. Gate City takes being annoying pests to an all new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiGBiLL 17 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Gate City takes being annoying pests to an all new level. LOL pot kettle black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broady 12 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 The horn not for your benifit sitting home listen to the radio. Plain and simple is to fire up the GC team. We have had the horn many years so if that is your problem so be it. I could care less your about opinion on the horn. It seems to be something every week, cheerleaders, saying a prayer before a game, bringing to many fans etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 What? I'm calling you guys out for being annoying clowns. We lost the game, I can deal with that. The idiotic annoying horn is a completely different issue. Most places, the most annoying thing is poor seating or the PA guy saying "First DOWN!!" really loud. Gate City takes being annoying pests to an all new level. You team lost. They're a very good team and we were fortunate to beat them. How old are you, 12? If it was that painful for you, why didn't you turn the dang thing off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokies4Ever 23 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Wow. I must be the one of the few fans that enjoy the trip down to Gate City. Love the atmosphere before and during the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I was complimented by Bluefield fans at Wendy's after the game. There's always going to be somebody that has to cry about something. You guys have a heckuva team. That defense is very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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