Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Richlands has 2. I really don't know how many others from IV have won it. Salem has about 6? All of them with region III I think. True, but I thought it was clear that I wasn't referring back to the early 1990s... The west has won 5 and the east has won 5 over the last 10 years. That includes Turner Ashby's win over Richlands in 2005. If Richlands had pulled out a win last year (in a very winnable game) this end of the state would have a 2 game win streak. While I don't doubt that defeating whatever team represents the east will be very tough, it's not out of the question. But Richlands didn't pull out a winnable game, did they? Graham left a winnable game on the table 10 years ago, but didn't pull it out. That 5-5 number is deceptive, thanks to Gretna blowing up everything in its path for right on half a decade. Since Gretna, the East has been superior. It's very pronounced this year, and I'm just giving you fair warning. All I'm saying is that this year, it would take a massive upset for the R4/R3 winner to win it all. We'll revisit this in December. Not trying to incite a flame war, but stating this as perspective of someone who has done a little homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 True, but I thought it was clear that I wasn't referring back to the early 1990s... But Richlands didn't pull out a winnable game, did they? Graham left a winnable game on the table 10 years ago, but didn't pull it out. That 5-5 number is deceptive, thanks to Gretna blowing up everything in its path for right on half a decade. Since Gretna, the East has been superior. It's very pronounced this year, and I'm just giving you fair warning. All I'm saying is that this year, it would take a massive upset for the R4/R3 winner to win it all. We'll revisit this in December. Not trying to incite a flame war, but stating this as perspective of someone who has done a little homework. Glad to have your insight. After all, you've seen all the teams mentioned... oh wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsons 178 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) True, but I thought it was clear that I wasn't referring back to the early 1990s... But Richlands didn't pull out a winnable game, did they? Graham left a winnable game on the table 10 years ago, but didn't pull it out. That 5-5 number is deceptive, thanks to Gretna blowing up everything in its path for right on half a decade. Since Gretna, the East has been superior. It's very pronounced this year, and I'm just giving you fair warning. All I'm saying is that this year, it would take a massive upset for the R4/R3 winner to win it all. We'll revisit this in December. Not trying to incite a flame war, but stating this as perspective of someone who has done a little homework. I fail to see how the inclusion of Gretna, loser to Gate City in the DIVISION 2 finals last year, makes that 5-5 number deceptive. Gretna won division 3 titles in 2003 and 2004. Turner Ashby, now in region III, won the title while in region II in 2005. If you include TA with winners Northside (09) and Richlands (06), then teams from regions III and IV have won three of the last six. What exactly is your "homework"? Trading talk with the coaching staff from JM? I'm not asking to be a smart ass, just wondering what your perceived edge is in handicapping the field..... Edited October 25, 2011 by parsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Glad to have your insight. After all, you've seen all the teams mentioned... oh wait... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepin nuts 27 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 If you contact the 26 different coaches that will have teams in the Div 3 playoffs you will get 26 different assurances as to who will win the state. If not then the coach doesn't belong being a coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto 10 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I love it, back to the usual thing where people start doubting Richlands as playoff time gets near. I think the boys play better from the underdog role anyways so I'm glad to see people are picking against them this year again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercloud 179 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/hsfb/2011/10/22/jmcourtland-videos/ If anybody else can find anything on other teams please post. How bout it UVA what's your news source up there. Knowlege is the key to all things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichlandsAlum 678 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Never mind what I said about Martinsville. Cave Spring is the only team within Region IV that should give Richlands any kind of trouble at all. Keeping in mind that very strange things can always happen, of course..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldblue51 24 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 sounds to me like UVAOBSERVER is just another Tazewell native that is tired of the BLUES domination of SWVA and is expressing his hatred! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueAlum 12 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 sounds to me like UVAOBSERVER is just another Tazewell native that is tired of the BLUES domination of SWVA and is expressing his hatred! Then you would be mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 sounds to me like UVAOBSERVER is just another Tazewell native that is tired of the BLUES domination of SWVA and is expressing his hatred! Then you would be mistaken. Don't you just hate when newbies come on here and think they know everything. I'd break out the hammer on him now just for his stupidity but I'll chalk this one up to a "rookie mistake" and give him another chance to prove just how ignorant he truly is...then he very well may meet "the hammer"...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueAlum 12 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Don't you just hate when newbies come on here and think they know everything. I'd break out the hammer on him now just for his stupidity but I'll chalk this one up to a "rookie mistake" and give him another chance to prove just how ignorant he truly is...then he very well may meet "the hammer"...:D You're much more patient than I would have been this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 You're much more patient than I would have been this morning. I'm kinda "chill" today...end of the month, not much going on. However, if this were tomorrow...BAM!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 sounds to me like UVAOBSERVER is just another Tazewell native that is tired of the BLUES domination of SWVA and is expressing his hatred! LOL, you serious? Graham-UVA-Penn State, in that order. Which you might've known if you'd visit this site more than to make more than 2 posts in the last 6 years... What I AM is a realist, and having paid attention to what happens east of Roanoke, I'm calling it like I see it. Don't know how I missed this post before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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