FBDevotee 34 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I mean no disrespect to the Richlands and Gate City or Honaker and Lebanon fans, but I think this will be the best game for fans to watch week one VHSL 2015. I suspect that Burton is the most likely team in SWVA to go 10-0 this season (in part due to their schedule); and will definitely be most improved. And we all know that Union will be very strong. I think because the game is on Thursday night the stands will be packed with a college game atmosphere and the game itself will be an exciting high scoring affair. It is a great way for southwestern Virginia HS football to begin! Randytut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 There a radio crew that will cover the game? I'd like to listen from up here at VT. Randytut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Probably WAXM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 It will be a great game for sure. Its better for Ridgeview if Union wins but I really would like to see JIB get the W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwood78 161 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 burton for some reason, year end and year out, seems to get a lot of hype,......I think union wins big...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhstigers7327 217 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'm not sold on Burton either. But I will get a chance to see up close and personal when my tigers play them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 On paper they have the makings of a great team and Perrigan(when healthy is an incredible athlete) but this is basically the same team Haysi handled pretty easily in the first round of the playoffs. With Perrigan they could be very good but if hes not 100% then they may just be pretty good. We will find out Thursday cwood78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhstigers7327 217 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 When Burton was dominate they had elite speed for this area. Jet sweep here jet sweep there and Jacob Coleman and company just couldn't be caught. Then oh wait let us hand it off to will godsey and let him rumble up the middle for 10 yards. Don't forget their smothering defense were very fast to the ball. Burton don't have that elite speed at multiple positions anymore so therefore they are very predictable and can be contained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwood78 161 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 yep,,,, they were dominate (burton)......till some some green team slowed them down,a time or two,,,(MUD OR TURF) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhstigers7327 217 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Those were some great games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Now they run more Jet Sweep, GT Counter as where it used to be Jet left, Jet right, jet, jet, jet. With the OL they have and a different approach they could be hard to stop, if they try jet, jet, jet then they will struggle against good/fast teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I think It stays close at halftime but in second half Norton begins to get a little tired. Bears 35 Raiders 14 I would really like to be there but duty calls that night at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhs82 28 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Can somebody tell me the # for WAXM. Is it AM or FM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 93.5FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 JIBs lack of depth will be a big factor. 93.5 FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhs82 28 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks, Redtiger and GC_Quincy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 FYI.... Union High School â€@UnionHighBSGVA 10h10 hours ago There is limited seating on the visitor's side at JI Burton. Fans please note that gates will open at 4:00 for Thursday's football game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hey guys, coming from Abingdon...is it best to just stay on 58 through town and then turn at the Holiday Inn...or is it better to get on 23 and come down to the next exit? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 If you want to make it a little quicker, get on 23 when you get into Norton and then get off at the next exit. Either way, you may encounter a little bit of traffic and pedestrians. Really doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I take that back. Get on 23. Past the turnoff to 23, there is a bridge that is one lane and they are working on a wall that they have been building for over a year and it holds up traffic. The 23 route will be a lot quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Very familiar with that construction....forgot about that...thanks for the heads up trumpet. I'll follow your advice and get on 23. Randytut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Good luck to both teams... Randytut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have to work tonight. Or else I'd see about meeting up with some of you all. I'll be at the game in spirit. Go get em, Bears! Randytut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerball 566 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 There a radio crew that will cover the game? I'd like to listen from up here at VT. WAXM is covering the game tonight. The pigskin picks show is on right now. http://www.waxm.com/ Randytut and Ryan4VT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Big crowd in Norton, standing room only. JIB was never in the game. 3 botched snaps on their first possession. If JIB doesnt step up theres no way they get past GW, Covington, Galax, Honaker, etc Union looked good. Very athletic backs, matched with solid line play. They will be tough to stop. That athleticism carried over to the defensive side of the ball. JIB didnt get the edge all night Randytut and BigWinners 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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