parsons 178 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) If you want to watch some real football, go watch the River Ridge teams play, sorry if I hurt your feelings. 10 years ago...the SouthWest District could hang, not now. Richlands would compete with any teams in the River Ridge this year. Would they finish first, probably not, but the truth of the matter is that this is a year in which there are no dominant AA teams (not named Amherst) in either Region 3 or Region 4. Looking around this side of the state, there's a reason you have a bunch of 7-3, 8-2 and 9-1 teams, and it's not because they're all great. Salem just beat Magna Vista by a td in the last minute of the game. That might not have been significant in 2002, but in 2009 it speaks volumes. As I mentioned in another post, C'burg edged a poor Floyd County (3-7) Single A school by 3. Does that mean C'burg is is inferior to Richlands? No, but it doesn't leave me feeling awestruck either. You're feeling a little inferior because, as you stated, the rest of the SWD sucks. Richlands doesn't, and the last 5 years has proved that superior coaching can balance out a lack of numbers, and a lack of in-district competition. As for Friday's game, I don't know who will win, but I wouldn't bet against Richlands.........and if they do lose, wait til next year, cause I don't think anyone in the River Ridge other than Salem will want a piece of that team...... Edited November 25, 2009 by parsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quispbird Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 They've done quite well over the past few years, but those accomplishments won't help them this friday night. The River Ridge is very deep this year and quality from top to bottom. LMAO. So pulaski was a part of that deep from top to bottom? And cave spring was horrible to you at the beginning of the season but now are great since they didn't finish 2-8? Damn son make your mind up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) That 2-8 record would've been 9-1 with the schedule that Richlands played... I changed my mind about Cave Spring when I saw them play. The game will be played on the field on friday night, not on the message board, so brag to me after Richlands wins. By the way, when I was 4 years old, I also believed in Santa Clause, but my opinion changed over time. Edited November 25, 2009 by futbolking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quispbird Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'm confused now. You're a graham fan. Yet you watched richlands and pulaski county play all 10 games this season to know that pc would have went 9-1 with richlands schedule? You sir are a freakin genius! lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 You MEAN 10 years ago graham could hang. They are the ones getting throttled by rr schools. NOT richlands. You better hope those words do not come back to haunt you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhschamps04 15 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 You better hope those words do not come back to haunt you... Keep in mind folks the rest of us have not said that statement so if it happens please divert all attention to the one poster haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 It really won't matter who says what after Friday night. I believe this will be a knock down drag out slobber knocker, with the difference being turnovers and penalties. Richlands will represent the Southwest District with pride, and Cave Spring will proudly represent the River Ridge. I think these two teams are fairly evenly matched, but we won't know until the game is played. Good luck to the Blues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichlandsAlum 678 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 The River Ridge is very deep this year and quality from top to bottom. That's purely a matter of opinion, and you've made yours very clear. Not that I'm entering a skunk into the contest, but "top to bottom" the Seminole District is far superior to the River Ridge IMO. And I'm not sure what difference that makes this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichlandsAlum 678 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I just remembered a tidbit of information that's highly relevant -- Graham resents the SWD and would probably like to withdraw from the league. When the implosion of the New River District was well underway (about 20 years ago), Graham was very interested in joining what was then to be the reconstituted Blue Ridge District along with Blacksburg and Christiansburg. They were firmlly rebuffed, and the unofficial policy was affirmed which said that Graham, Grundy, Richlands, and Tazewell would remain in the same district for as long as all four schools are AA. Don't know if this fully explains the River Ridge District lovefest expressed by some on this board, but it's at least very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,527 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 You MEAN 10 years ago graham could hang. They are the ones getting throttled by rr schools. NOT richlands. which RR schools did Richlands play this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... 10 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 By watching cave play and richlands there is no doubt it won't be a good game but i believe cave spring actually matches up with or maybe even have more straight up athletes than richlands and thats something that richlands isn't use to seeing. Plus its played at cave so if i was a betting man i'd put my money on cave. and just single out some key players for cave 53 77 1 12 6 11 10 28 just to name a few but those are there standouts and unbelievable playmakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoard 18 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I just remembered a tidbit of information that's highly relevant -- Graham resents the SWD and would probably like to withdraw from the league. When the implosion of the New River District was well underway (about 20 years ago), Graham was very interested in joining what was then to be the reconstituted Blue Ridge District along with Blacksburg and Christiansburg. They were firmlly rebuffed, and the unofficial policy was affirmed which said that Graham, Grundy, Richlands, and Tazewell would remain in the same district for as long as all four schools are AA. Don't know if this fully explains the River Ridge District lovefest expressed by some on this board, but it's at least very interesting. Not to veer too far off the original subject, but.. As recent as 1994 (maybe even 96, I can't remember--it was around the time Radford dropped to Group A) Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Carroll Co nearly ended up in the SWD. Of course, in the end only Carroll moved and the Burgs went to the Blue Ridge. There were also a lot of newspaper stories at the time that had the BRD moving to Region IV and most people thought it was a done deal. The Piedmont moved instead thinking their schools would compete better due to the similarities in enrollment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokies4Ever 23 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 By watching cave play and richlands there is no doubt it won't be a good game but i believe cave spring actually matches up with or maybe even have more straight up athletes than richlands and thats something that richlands isn't use to seeing. Plus its played at cave so if i was a betting man i'd put my money on cave. and just single out some key players for cave 53 77 1 12 6 11 10 28 just to name a few but those are there standouts and unbelievable playmakers Actually Richlands is use to seeing other teams with more athletes on the field. They see it in the state playoffs. Yes but the one thing that will hurt Cave in this game will be guys playing both ways. Do you remember how many of these guys you listed plays both sides of the ball. I know no. 1 does, I'm not sure about the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 856 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 http://www.bdtonline.com/localsports/local_story_328221734.html Git-R-Done Cody--Great article (know your Mom and Dad are proud) Life has many choices---eternity two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Cody doesn't get much attention but he deserves a lot of credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_general 13 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good to read some props for the O-line. It's a young group and they have done well this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray_41 10 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Get some facts then you can talk to us? RHS 1992, 2006 (state champions) 2007 (State Finalists) 2008 ( State Finalists) Pulaski who? thanks im not the one on here sayin their bad, i said they would beat pulaski...so ur sayin this to the wrong person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray_41 10 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 You do not even comprehend what I'm saying, so I don't know why I'm even responding...but I'll try this one more time....I think Richlands has a decent team, but they wouldn't do jack squat in the River Ridge district......go ahead and live in your dream world, but neither Richlands or any other team from the SouthWest District would be able to compete in the River Ridge. Richlands may finish next to last, the rest of the district would be destroyed in every single game.... And let's talk about this year's team...not the last 5 Richlands teams...they're not playing on friday. If you think that's dumb, that's your sheltered opinion. If you want to watch some real football, go watch the River Ridge teams play, sorry if I hurt your feelings. 10 years ago...the SouthWest District could hang, not now. i wasnt saying anything about the swd competin in riverridge u just said pulaski county would beat richlands. so i gave u my opinion of how i think ur wrong about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadoball 18 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Im going with Richlands 17 Cave 14. Lets go Blue Smack Them In The Mouth Early And Often!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhokie 10 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Good Luck Richlands, all of SW District will be rooting for you to represent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 You better hope those words do not come back to haunt you... They will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlshelton 10 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Im going with Richlands 17 Cave 14. Lets go Blue Smack Them In The Mouth Early And Often!!!! Nado finaly got out of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 856 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 http://www.bdtonline.com/localsports/local_story_329175706.html?keyword=topstory Richlands seeks 6th in a row Life has many choices---eternity two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokies4Ever 23 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Very good article. Let's go Blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quispbird Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Less than 24 hours until gametime. Can't wait! Good luck to Richlands! Do what you've done for the last 5 years. Bring home another regional championship!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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