Nadoball 18 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Any thoughts...........Predictions Richlands pulled off a close one at Union last season are we in for another close one at Ernie Hicks? I look for another close game with Richlands pulling out with the victory. Richlands 21 Union 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriguy74 74 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Going to be a good game. I think this will be a good measuring stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I see a high scoring affair in Richlands. Too early to predict a score yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 299 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 It has the potential to be close. I could even see Union pulling it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubzfan 16 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Its all according to a couple of things. Can Richlands throw the ball, if so look for Richlands to score a bunch, the Bears are young in the defensive backfield. Does Richlands have a big defensive front, if so they will slow the Bears running game. Union does have some speed around the corners and the backs hit the holes wide open, so lots of ifs. Bears by 3, they do have a nice kicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 If Richlands doesn't cut down on the careless penalties, it could be a long night for the Blues. I'm expecting coach Mance to get that straightened out. Blues in a close, low scoring game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBDevotee 34 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 The Bears rushed for 430 yards last Friday night while defeating Lee High but I suspect it says more about the Generals being young and weak than it does about the Bears chances to move the ball against Richlands. But as a Union fan it was certainly nice to see two different running backs go over 100 yards rushing in the same game (Davis and McCray) - that did not include senior back Ben Baugh, who @ 6'1" 200 lbs is the Bears' most dependable blue collar runner. (I think Ben had 80+ yards.) I'm hopeful that Union can get a few first downs by using a mixture of backs and a combination of mis-direction running plays to keep the ball away from Richlands - so that the game will at least be close. Union did outplay Gate City during the pre-season scrimmage so maybe they can do a bit better than the Blue Devils - I'm going to predict that Richlands wins the game 31 to 14. Like last year, the Bears don't have a lot of speed but they have a depth. If they avoid turnovers they will probably be in most games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank 10 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Im going to step out on a limb and say the Bears win 26-21. Although Lee high is young, they weren't bad by any stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I think it's going to be a very good ballgame that will be close. I think because it is at Ernie Hicks the blues win, but it will be a tough ballgame and will help both teams as the season goes along. Union has a chance as they did last year. If they can run the ball consistently and keep it away from the blues they have a very good chance at a win. They sure got our RESPECT ! As Nado said, the blues need to cut down on the penalties, wayyyyy to many last week. but a lot of new starters in their first game at a tough place to play, so i think it will be a bit better this week. Blues in a close, tough, hard hitting game ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwood78 161 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 sometimes a team just has your number, i look for it to be a close one,being an LPD fan, union 21-20, something freaky is gonna happen........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsi97 35 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I hope union wins!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I hope union wins!!! Now why would you want that? I know you hate me and all my fellow Richlands natives (which is stupid given that most of us were born here and didn't choose it) but wouldn't you want us to come to Bluefield at 2-0? Looks a lot better if you beat a 2-0 team as compared to a 1-1 team. Just my opinion, however. Btw, good luck to te G-Men this season minus next week. I love seeing one of the county teams back to form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 It's difficult to make the call. It has been for the past several seasons even before consolidation. In 2007, Powell Valley and Richlands decided to renew their rivalry. That was an 8 point margin. In 2008, remember that Richlands was a big favorite. Richlands kept making mistakes and that cost them the game 34 to 7. In 2009, a costly last minute penalty by Powell Valley decided the game. In 2010, Richlands decided what the score was against Powell Valley. Last year, Union almost pulled away. So really, only one game (including pre-consolidation) in the last five years has been truly predictable. So really, I can't predict this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I hope union wins!!! Now why would you want that? I know you hate me and all my fellow Richlands natives (which is stupid given that most of us were born here and didn't choose it) but wouldn't you want us to come to Bluefield at 2-0? Looks a lot better if you beat a 2-0 team as compared to a 1-1 team. Just my opinion, however. Btw, good luck to te G-Men this season minus next week. I love seeing one of the county teams back to form. I believe '97, by previous posts, pulls for the Dawgs. You know the ole sayin..."if they ain't hatin', you ain't winning"...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) I believe '97, by previous posts, pulls for the Dawgs. You know the ole sayin..."if they ain't hatin', you ain't winning"...:D He posted this in another thread "Not only beat you real bad but, don't like you! Don't like the program, the coaches or the community either!" which was in itself a reply to a post about how bad Graham wanted to beat us. So I just assumed. And I thought I had seen him post that he is a Graham supporter. Either way, to harbor a hate against a community, based on high school sports, is absurd. I've met plenty of people on this board from a lot of area schools, and I can tell you, they were All class acts. Edited August 28, 2012 by Ryan4VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Cats 472 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Richlands 35-24, Union will lead at halftime but the Blues have always been a 2nd half team & they'll pull it out in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba961 24 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well one thing for sure there will only be one qb for the entire game brown is out having knee operation next week the 2 to 3 weeks rehab so I guess fate made the choice for coach hate to see anyone hurt but it will help backer and the wide outs get some timing down cause he will get all the reps for the next few weeks richlands by 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest king kone Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well one thing for sure there will only be one qb for the entire game brown is out having knee operation next week the 2 to 3 weeks rehab so I guess fate made the choice for coach hate to see anyone hurt but it will help backer and the wide outs get some timing down cause he will get all the reps for the next few weeks richlands by 17Heck with the QB....the kicking game will suffer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 It'll be close in the first half...Union looks to wear down pretty fast...Richlands steps on the gas in the 3rd and puts it away. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72+1 10 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I look for a good game, and understand that everyone wants to beat the Blues, but if "U" does not have much of a passing game, it could be a long night for them. I know they have a quality team with good players we all saw that last year, but I think the Blues win by 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest king kone Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 The Darkside will figure out a way to win this one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChampIsHere 10 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Richlands wins 28-7, if and only if they can stop making foolish penalties, so far our defense has been pretty solid which isn't saying very much because of the situation at GC, but from what I've watched they've been solid against the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNIONFAN 10 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 last season Union escaped 5star stadium in a litteral 4th quarter comeback to win by 6 i think. Then the next week it came down to the wire and what was IMO one of the best fieldgoals I have seen in years for the Blues to come away with a win the 4th quarter at Bullit Park. This season the Bears walked all over Lee (who is down due to new coaching and loosing a few really good starters) and head to Ernie Hicks with what could be too much confedence or one huge ass chip on their shoulders. Like the post about the past 5 years only one PV/Richlands matchup was perdictable and no matter what last season's records ended up both these teams will come to play. Being at home for the Blues will be a good lift for them but lets not count out the bears heart. I know Union is filling in the entire defencive backfield with new starters and Richlands can throw but last season was basiclly the same concept. I look for this to be a close game that is decided in the last 5 minutes of the game. I hear alot about Union's conditioning, but trust me Turner is out of the era of hard work and conditioning wins games so Union will be alright there. Looking forward to a smash mouth old school football game this friday night. Good luck to both teams and may God watchout for the young men on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols4life 57 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 this could be unions year..20-17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubzfan 16 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 If conditioning is the question, I was at the Union-Lee game, probably 10 or more cramps from Lee, none on the Union side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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