GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Someone close to the Richlands team told me that he was worried about the QB position this season because 1) one of their QBs, even though he has a decent arm, he is very "timid" under pressure, and 2) when the other threw the ball, you weren't quite sure where it was going. Either he was telling me the greatest straight-faced joke ever, or there is some serious concern about the next QB at Richlands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRazor 1,147 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Gman I think that guy gave you an honest opinion. It is the question we most need answered. I have said a couple of times......as the Qb goess, so we go. Asbury has only played with the starters twice under Friday Night lights. He started at Gate City last year and didn't look very good. He was only 5"11 and about 160lbs and playing his first snap in an intimidating atmosphere like that....he was for sure timid at best. He wasn't comfortable with all his knowledge of the plays and calls he has to make at the line of scrimmage either. That's really all most Richlands fans have to go on. Now he is 6"2 and about 180 to 185lbs and very comfortable with all his duties. Big difference in confidence. So I think that question is very fair and we will to have to wait and see how he takes the beating a Qb does. I think he will be fine and get the job done. Atkinson if you watched him this summer it is true the ball would go in different directions than the recievers would go but he was just learning the offense and would just simply make the wrong read which did happen a lot. A lot to learn in that short of time but that is not the case now. He looks really good. He throws the ball good and not great but he can more than get the job done. He has actually improved so fast its been fun to watch. So yes its true Asbury was timid......I don't think that's true now and Austin has looked very good and not wild with his throws.It Ryan4VT and Bigrhsfan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Wow, I didn't realize that Asbury has grown to 6'2 and up to 180 to 185. That extra height should help him have better vision over those big linemen and hopefully the weight will help him better weather the pounding, but hoping and thinking that as good as our line is/should be, helps to keep the pounding to a minimum. The growth of watching River and a year to mature should also help him this year. I know the game seemed to slow down for me between my Soph to Jr year so maybe that has happened to him as well, but as you said Razor, all we can do is wait and see. It wont take long to find out with this scrimmage coming up Friday and the early games starting with the benefit game against Honaker and then the following week against GC. He seems to have all the skills and size needed to be a very good QB, but especially at that position, it's really gonna depend on how he handles it mentally ! I think he will be just fine and prove to be a good QB for the Blues, but there could be some growing pains to start off with, I just hope the fans will allow him to grow and get his experience. Sounds like we have a good backup in case of injury or other issues. But I have heard that they may use Atkinson once in a while as a change of pace and to give a different look. BlueRazor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE F5 9 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 John Luke will be just fine. Austin will have a package to run a little bit of a read option look. Mainly to give other teams more to prepare for even though you may not see it more than once or twice during the season and probably wont see him throw much out of it. Great athlete but from what I hear his route running from the slot position is a little lack luster. Maybe he has been focusing to much on the back up QB position as opposed to the starting slot position. From my view Chace Collins has been the best player on the field for the Blues thus far and in the summer. Don't let his stature fool anyone, he is a spark plug on O and isn't afraid to mix it up a little bit on D. JMO Bigrhsfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRazor 1,147 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Chase wears #5.........hmmmmm? Chase is a very good player and yeah....don't judge him by his size Bigrhsfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 In watching the Blue n White game--I was impressed with Chace also. He reminds me of Caleb Jennings in size, but has the heart of a giant at his wideout position. Last year when he took that wicked hit in a game and bounced right back up was amazing. I think he will be a key factor for the Blues this year. Bigrhsfan and BlueRazor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE F5 9 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Promise you Im not Chace. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRazor 1,147 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Blue F5.........I never thought for a second you was Chase. I know he wouldn't do that. Welcome to the board! Bigrhsfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE F5 9 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 THANKS MUCH BLUERAZOR!!! BlueRazor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Welcome to the board F5 ! Always good to have another Blues fan on here ! BlueRazor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yeah, its not like there's 364 RHS fans on here already....lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yeah, its not like there's 364 RHS fans on here already....lol. There used to be more Bluefield than anyone. That's slowly changes however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Great looking group of players....:-) Brian Woodson â€@bdtwoodson 3h3 hours ago High expectations ahead for these Richlands seniors. pic.twitter.com/nT6R9gADb1 11:53 AM - 13 Aug 2015 · Details great state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Allen Gregory â€@Greg_BHCSports 4h4 hours ago Richlands quarterback john - luke Asbury#hcfh pic.twitter.com/GxBSkK9UFS great state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Allen Gregory â€@Greg_BHCSports 4h4 hours ago Richlands senior running back nick Blankenship#hcfh pic.twitter.com/2bvznAj5zS Allen Gregory â€@Greg_BHCSports 4h4 hours ago Richlands receivers Bryce Farris and 6-4 junior Cody Howie#hcfh pic.twitter.com/oB8RmBWD4I great state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Welcome back Coach Tarter!!! Allen Gregory â€@Greg_BHCSports 4h4 hours ago After a serious health scare last year, jeff tarter is back at richlands#hcfh pic.twitter.com/QhzGVjUGzL great state BigRV and BlueRazor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Great looking group of players....:-) Brian Woodson â€@bdtwoodson 3h3 hours ago High expectations ahead for these Richlands seniors. pic.twitter.com/nT6R9gADb1 11:53 AM - 13 Aug 2015 · Details great state Dang! Those boys have been eating well...and living in the weight room... cityofRaven, Bigrhsfan and BlueRazor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercloud 179 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Looks like Raven found some of that corn out there in Nebraska and shipped home. Bigrhsfan, GMan, BlueRazor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHSLhelper 571 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 The TV crews are already visiting "Pond Creek" (Belfry) https://www.facebook.com/ekbnewsnow/videos/407040079504773/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 That pic is my first look at em this year and mannnn, they pass the look test ! It looks like a lot of cornbread and pinto beans and maybe a fried tater or 2 and a lot of time & hard work in the weight room.............. and it looks like it has paid off......big time ! Hopefully with that size and not as many playing both ways we can wear down a few teams late in the game ! thundercloud, Val and BlueRazor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Really excited to see how they look against Belfry tomorrow. I know we won't throw much out as far as our play package, but I want to see fundamentals. Bigrhsfan and BlueRazor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv91 259 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I am glad it is Friday!! Scrimmage or not, it is FOOTBALL!! Ryan4VT, BlueRazor and Bigrhsfan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Good article on QB1 Asbury. http://m.bdtonline.com/sports/feeling-blessed-asbury-gets-chance-to-drive-offense-for-richlands/article_b821783c-4239-11e5-acd1-f726a44a272b.html?mode=jqm Bigrhsfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Everything he says sounds " GREAT ".........lol. But seriously, he sounds like he's ready to go and has a "great" ( couldn't help myself....lol ) attitude, now we just wait ( not long now ! ) and see how it translates onto the field. Personally, I think the kid will do a good job after he gets a couple of quarters under his belt. Just hope and pray we can get through the preseason stuff without any major injuries ! Hope everyone has a safe trip to and from the scrimmages tonight and hope all your teams come out of it with no injuries..............it's FOOTBALL season guys.........hell yea ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Looks like Raven found some of that corn out there in Nebraska and shipped home. You all can think me in December. Ryan4VT, Bigrhsfan and BlueRazor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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