ChanteHokie1 10 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 This week, I cannot wait until I go to my very first "Bluefield Beavers" football game. My cousin friend has enlightened me with some interesting stories such as back in the 2000's, a school called Weirton got in a huge fist fight involving Weirton's head football coach and one of his own players. One of my cousin's friends who he attends college with at Bluefield State from Beckley chatted that Bluefield or Graham used to greet visitors by throwing beer bottles, bricks, rocks, and what not. I could tell that he was exaggerating a little however I can recall a Catholic school in Pennsylvania doing that at a game I attended in Maryland. I have also heard stories from my cousin's friend that Bluefield used to trash other schools facilities after losing a game? Anyway, in spite of these rumors, I'm sure the Bluefield game will be a great game with great football, food, and fellowship. I cannot wait until Friday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frito gonzales 103 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Graham vs Beaver is a heated rivalry but nothing like what you have heard. We all live and work with each other and typically root for each other when it's not Graham vs Beaver. The tailgating is great. You have both schools all tailgating together for the most part as we all have close friends from both sides. It is the best high school game I've ever been to in my 44 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 One of my cousin's friends who he attends college with at Bluefield State from Beckley chatted that Bluefield or Graham used to greet visitors by throwing beer bottles, bricks, rocks, and what not. Your Cousin's friend is high.... nothing like that has ever happened. Just a great game with a great crowd, more of a college atmosphere...as mentioned before. I think those guys are yanking your chain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Maybe im wrong but I get the feeling you are expecting/hoping to come down here and see a bunch of rednecks making a$ses out of themselves. You are most likley going to be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Maybe im wrong but I get the feeling you are expecting/hoping to come down here and see a bunch of rednecks making a$ses out of themselves. You are most likley going to be disappointed. That's the impression I got.....as well. What he's going to see is hgh school football at it's best...and community support at it's best.... (and a very good halftime show by Graham's band...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Maybe im wrong but I get the feeling you are expecting/hoping to come down here and see a bunch of rednecks making a$ses out of themselves. You are most likley going to be disappointed. ^^^^This^^^^ With the exception of the stupid Graham student with the G-star flag and the stupid Bluefield student with the Angry Beaver flag who attempt to parade the flag in front of the opponents' stands...both of which will be stopped by security, have their flags confiscated, and probably escorted to the exit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 What he's going to see is hgh school football at it's best...and community support at it's best.... (and a very good halftime show by Graham's band...) ...and all 15 members (not counting flaggers) of the Bluefield High School band... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Maybe im wrong but I get the feeling you are expecting/hoping to come down here and see a bunch of rednecks making a$ses out of themselves. If this is what he's wanting to see, someone please give him directions to Legion Field in Gate City so he can go see Richlands and Gate City play... (ducking...)<ducks></ducks> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blufan04 12 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 This week, I cannot wait until I go to my very first "Bluefield Beavers" football game. My cousin friend has enlightened me with some interesting stories such as back in the 2000's, a school called Weirton got in a huge fist fight involving Weirton's head football coach and one of his own players. One of my cousin's friends who he attends college with at Bluefield State from Beckley chatted that Bluefield or Graham used to greet visitors by throwing beer bottles, bricks, rocks, and what not. I could tell that he was exaggerating a little however I can recall a Catholic school in Pennsylvania doing that at a game I attended in Maryland. I have also heard stories from my cousin's friend that Bluefield used to trash other schools facilities after losing a game? Anyway, in spite of these rumors, I'm sure the Bluefield game will be a great game with great football, food, and fellowship. I cannot wait until Friday afternoon. Don't believe everything you hear. I've been to enough Bluefield and Graham games over the years that I can assure you that they're just rumors. I've never witnessed anything of that nature at any of the games I've been to. However the Weir incident took place after a state semi-final game in 2004 in which they lost to Bluefield 21-20 in overtime after been up 14-0 with 2:39 left in the game. Emotions escalated on the Weir sideline and it was Weir's assistant coach the head coaches son that had some words with some of their players and their fans in the stands. Things got so out of hand that police officers had to separate the assistant coach from one or two of the Weir players when the assistant coach took a swing at one of the officers and the assistant coach ended up on the ground in handcuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 ...and all 15 members (not counting flaggers) of the Bluefield High School band... lol.... they're up to 15?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blufan04 12 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 That's the impression I got.....as well. What he's going to see is hgh school football at it's best...and community support at it's best.... (and a very good halftime show by Graham's band...) That is definately all he'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Don't believe everything you hear. I've been to enough Bluefield and Graham games over the years that I can assure you that they're just rumors. I've never witnessed anything of that nature at any of the games I've been to. However the Weir incident took place after a state semi-final game in 2004 in which they lost to Bluefield 21-20 in overtime after been up 14-0 with 2:39 left in the game. Emotions escalated on the Weir sideline and it was Weir's assistant coach the head coaches son that had some words with some of their players and their fans in the stands. Things got so out of hand that police officers had to separate the assistant coach from one or two of the Weir players when the assistant coach took a swing at one of the officers and the assistant coach ended up on the ground in handcuffs. Sounds similar to the "clock gate" incident in Floyd County in 2000....when Floyd scored twice in the final 2 minutes to win that one..(after the clock malfunctioned and the refs kept time on the field)....then Giles fans rushed the field cussed the refs and one of them took a swing at a ref with a stadium seat.... I was in attendance at that game...and it was a wild scene... The Floyd players and fans were calm.......and I can assure you that the game clock did actually malfunction and there was no evil doings by anybody in the press box!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercloud 179 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If this is what he's wanting to see, someone please give him directions to Legion Field in Gate City so he can go see Richlands and Gate City play... (ducking...)<ducks></ducks> I think his cousin is pulling his string. But then ya do have a few Hatfields and McCoys in them there hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 This has the strong scent of a troll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blufan04 12 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sounds similar to the "clock gate" incident in Floyd County in 2000....when Floyd scored twice in the final 2 minutes to win that one..(after the clock malfunctioned and the refs kept time on the field)....then Giles fans rushed the field cussed the refs and one of them took a swing at a ref with a stadium seat.... I was in attendance at that game...and it was a wild scene... The Floyd players and fans were calm.......and I can assure you that the game clock did actually malfunction and there was no evil doings by anybody in the press box!! That sounds pretty wild too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokies11 10 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 lol.... they're up to 15?? Only if you count the director. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefieldRocks 14 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 This has the strong scent of a troll... yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If this is what he's wanting to see, someone please give him directions to Legion Field in Gate City so he can go see Richlands and Gate City play... (ducking...)<ducks></ducks> Nope......sorry, wont see any of that stuff at Gate city either ! You'll see 2 programs that respect each other and play a good football game with a great atmosphere and a lot of fans on both sides ! He'll have to find some other place to find that kind of stuff...........he'll probably have to go back to Maryland to see that kind of fan behavior ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I suggest you stay home and catch a thrilling game in the D.C. area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I suggest you stay home and catch a thrilling game in the D.C. area... Yes, I hear that team at Capitol Hill Senior High School is very good...:rolleyes: http://www.facebook.com/chante.morrison.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 ...and all 15 members (not counting flaggers) of the Bluefield High School band... That's what block scheduling will do to ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDenton 79 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Come to the VHS/JSB game in Bristol next week. If the fans at the game are as riled up as they are on the CMD forum, then you could see a lot of city and county folks get really redneck, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blufan04 12 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I suggest you stay home and catch a thrilling game in the D.C. area... And take the metro too while your at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly 14 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 And take the metro too while your at it. Don't forget to wear your nice "business suit" too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogeavers 10 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Although the times are very different at Bluefield now than they were when I was there, don't hate on the smaller bands. When I was there we may have been a 1/4 the size of the some of the schools we faced, but we were nearly always cleaner and much more controlled than others. I do know the guy that is teaching there now and I will hold my tongue with respect to him, but I am sure he is doing an alright job with the students. What does it really matter? The only people that EVER watch a halftime show at most Beaver games are the parents or fans who used to be in band. Nothing different than other high schools in the regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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