tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 http://bdtonline.com/localsports/x862967682/Thankful-Beavers-practicing-football-during-Thanksgiving-week November 23, 2010 Thankful: Beavers practicing football during Thanksgiving week By TOM BONE Bluefield Daily Telegraph The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Tue Nov 23, 2010, 01:26 AM EST BLUEFIELD — Most players on high school football teams in Four Seasons Country began Thanksgiving week thinking about playing basketball, or wrestling, or perhaps deer hunting. The Bluefield Beavers are not like most high school teams. Along with Richlands and Honaker, the Beavers (11-1) have a playoff game awaiting this weekend. That will require a little “team time†before personal time on Thursday. Bluefield head coach Fred Simon said the football team will convene at 10 a.m. Thursday. The practice will be “a short one,†he said, “and then (we’ll) go spend the rest of the time being thankful for what has been given to us — and then have, hopefully, a good meal and rest, the rest of the evening.†The next day will include a long bus ride north to Ravenswood and a Class AA semifinal game on Friday night along the Ohio River. Simon said that the No. 1-ranked Red Devils (12-0), who beat Roane County 48-20 last Friday, are “quick. They haven’t lost. They’re well-coached. Good linemen; quick linemen. They’ve got a good quarterback that can run and throw. Good team.†Monday’s practice at the high school was without pads, and lasted until the sun set behind East River Mountain. Simon liked the effort to begin week 14 of the season. “Good and focused, and that’s all we really want today — good and focused,†he said. After preaching that the team needed to “get better†on a weekly basis, Simon said that the Beavers’ task now is to “keep going. I mean, there’s no letup. Just keep going. And hopefully, we will.†As the No. 4 seed in the playoffs, Bluefield had the choice of whether to play at Ravenswood on Friday or Saturday. The championship game is on Friday night, Dec. 3, in Wheeling, and Simon said that was one factor in his choice, but not the sole consideration. “I like Friday night games,†he said. “I just kind of think of the situation, and think what would be best, and that’s what I thought would be best.†Regarding injuries, Simon was upbeat. Parker Perdue and Brenton Brooks are back for duty on the line, he said. “I think we’re going to be ready to go this week, barring any unforeseen injuries during practice this week,†he said. “You never know, but we should be, basically, 100 percent this week.†***** Life has many choices---eternity two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Good luck to the Beavers and bring home another state !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatCaveBeaver 10 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I think open field speed and with a bigger more experienced line on both sides will be the difference in this one. Beavers by 3 tds even id the field is in lousy condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo777 10 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I know for sure there will be a lot of Blue Tornadoe fans pulling for the Beavers Friday night. I'll be one of them. Have a safe trip as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blufan04 12 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Good luck to both teams Friday night! Hopefully both teams can bring another one home this year! Thanks for the support Richlands fans! Go Beavers! Go Blues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Win it and get back to Wheeling, Beavers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Go Beavers, Go Blues!!!! Safe travel for all-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,553 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Lets go Bluefield!!! Bring another Title back to the area!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total 12 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I just hope field conditions don't play into it... I know it did a couple years ago when Bluefield played Tyler Co (I think). If I was Ravenswood, I'd hope for a rainy night and a muddy field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strapiton 10 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 From what I understand about Ravenswood, to use the speed and quickness of QB Cole Starchier they would benefit from a dry field as well. I think with the diversity if this Blfd. team they would handle wet conditions better than Ravenswood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I just hope field conditions don't play into it... I know it did a couple years ago when Bluefield played Tyler Co (I think). If I was Ravenswood, I'd hope for a rainy night and a muddy field. I believe you're talking about Tolsia in 2006 quarterfinals. There hadn't been an ounce of rain in a week and a half at Tolsia High School, but ironically both teams were up to their ankles in a muddy swamp. They had a fire truck flood the field, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total 12 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 yes - you are correct... it was Tolsia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatCaveBeaver 10 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Next 36 hours chance of rain is 100% unless they have someway to cover the field it will be a quagmire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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