Nadoball 18 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Meet this week's Future Star, Frank Taylor Richlands high school is a local powerhouse in football. And with players at their middle school like Frank Taylor, they're never going to have to rebuild, they'll just reload. Here's this week's Future Star. More>> http://www.wvva.com/Global/category.asp?C=123736&nav=menu1358_4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger 10 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Congrats to the kid for getting noticed. Now, are we seriously hyping up an eighth grader? I mean really? 8th grade? I have seen 8th graders run for over 300 yards in one game. Some are more mature than others at that age. Can't believe a news station is doing a piece on middle school football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_general 13 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Congrats to the kid for getting noticed. Now, are we seriously hyping up an eighth grader? I mean really? 8th grade? I have seen 8th graders run for over 300 yards in one game. Some are more mature than others at that age. Can't believe a news station is doing a piece on middle school football. What's the big deal? Their just giving some recognition to some local kids. As crappy as the economy and unemployment is around here right now its good to show some good stuff about local people. Feel good stories.......get it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-oo- 146 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 This video.... HAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Seriously, look at ALL the videos below this young man's. Note, he has a 4.0 GPA and he apparently strives to put forth his best in any of his endeavors. They are all positive videos about the youth of the area. (There's even one of a second grader). Nothing more, nothing less. (Could it be the mention of the Richlands' football program would appear to generate the "untoward" response????) :D Good job WVVA on choosing/selecting these local youth and promoting the OVERALL positive images of the future of this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) trigger: Now, are we seriously hyping up an eighth grader? I mean really? 8th grade? I have seen 8th graders run for over 300 yards in one game. Some are more mature than others at that age. Can't believe a news station is doing a piece on middle school football. He's a eighth grader getting some great press. I'm sure his family and friends are extremely proud of his accomplishments in the classroom and on the field. Some of you jealous and immature punks need to get a life and think before you type this ridiculous crap. You should be ashamed of yourselves. How petty and childish you are. Edited May 6, 2010 by blueinbama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gym 10 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 The WVVA segment is a really neat thing for this area's young people. It gets their names out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 I am happy they done this. I am happy for the kid and as someone else mentioned, I could just imagine how proud his family is of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvtne216 278 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 yeap. Franks a heckuva back. heran for 24 touchdowns and 1,600 some yards. I played on the RMS team that recently completed the first undefeated football season in school history. I think its good that we recognize young athletes an just think if my mind serves me correctly Michael Vick was drafted by the Colorado Rockies when he was in 8th grade. So if you think gettin interviewed by a local news station is a big deal then you are wrong. and yes, Frank will be a very big part of what Richlands Football does the next couple of years. Him and a few other players that i call my teamates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Vick was drafted by the Rockies while he was at Virginia Tech, even though he hadn't played baseball since he was 14... That's probably what you're thinking of, he hadn't played since 8th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMoney55 11 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 if my mind serves me correctly Michael Vick was drafted by the Colorado Rockies when he was in 8th grade. What are you smoking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvtne216 278 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 note what big d said. and im not smoking anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher 10 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Is that his senior year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 484 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 IMO the 8th grader to watch for at Richlands who will be going to the high school next year is Jared Sanders. (not for sure if I spelled it right) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 IMO the 8th grader to watch for at Richlands who will be going to the high school next year is Jared Sanders. (not for sure if I spelled it right) I think both will be very good, "if", they stay hungry and continue to work hard ! ( which I think they will ) Hey Bulldogs52, I haven't been able to keep up with the young ones as much as I would like since my back surgery. Does Tazewell have some good young players coming up that we should keep an eye on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_general 13 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 IMO the 8th grader to watch for at Richlands who will be going to the high school next year is Jared Sanders. (not for sure if I spelled it right) The other running back is as good as Taylor, if not better. His last name is Staten, don't recall his first name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 484 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I think both will be very good, "if", they stay hungry and continue to work hard ! ( which I think they will ) Hey Bulldogs52, I haven't been able to keep up with the young ones as much as I would like since my back surgery. Does Tazewell have some good young players coming up that we should keep an eye on ? To tell ya the truth I don't know! I think they all transferred.... just kidding.... Usually this time of the year I am pumped up for football, but not feeling it this year... Gonna be a long fall for the Bullddogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canes00 434 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 going to be even longer for Marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_general 13 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 To tell ya the truth I don't know! I think they all transferred.... just kidding.... Usually this time of the year I am pumped up for football, but not feeling it this year... Gonna be a long fall for the Bullddogs! I think the first big 7 on 7 is just around the corner. June 12 to be exact. I haven't got the location yet but RHS will be attending. Its hard to believe its almost here. Before you know it you will be hearing those pad pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvtne216 278 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 The other running back is as good as Taylor, if not better. His last name is Staten, don't recall his first name. Colton he is very good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 To tell ya the truth I don't know! I think they all transferred.... just kidding.... Usually this time of the year I am pumped up for football, but not feeling it this year... Gonna be a long fall for the Bullddogs! I played for Richlands back in the 70's and still live here, but I do try to keep up with Tazewell, and do pull for them when not playing us. My daughter lived with my ex up there and was a cheerleader for them. I also got to know a lot of the kids back then and went to all of her games. She graduated in 2001 and went on to UVA and now goes to law school in Miami Fl. Unlike a lot of fans down here I don't hate Tazewell ( or should I say a strong dislike...lol ). I think a strong program up there helps the district and the county, plus the athletic director was my best friend back in high school, but we fell out of touch over the years. Good luck to ya this upcoming season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrb 26 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I think the first big 7 on 7 is just around the corner. June 12 to be exact. I haven't got the location yet but RHS will be attending. Its hard to believe its almost here. Before you know it you will be hearing those pad pop. Please let us know. Start a post when you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1girlsfan 10 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I'm proud of Frank. He is a very pleasant young man. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrb 26 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 First 7 on 7 June 12, George Wythe will be the location. Richlands and Amherst will be one match up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntland 10 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Good job Frank in the classroom and on the field. I know your family is very proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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