BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Can the Bears avenge last year's close loss that had the Bears lose 19-9 but turned the ball over eight times? Glenvar is the defending champion, but Union maybe the favorite by being at home. What are Glenvar's strengths/weaknesses and their best player? Injuries for Union could be a big deal, arguably their best defensive player is in bad shape and his status for Saturday is in doubt. Game is 2PM Saturday. When is Richlands/Appomattox? Friday or Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Glenvar's strength is their defense. No team has scored more than 15 points on them. Theyre strong, physical, and play to the echo of the whistle. You will more than likely not be able to run on them. If you have multiple talented receivers and a line that can give the qb some time you may have a chance to put up some points. Their offense is more balanced this year then ever. They have a small running back but he is strong and quick. If he has a small opening he will bust through it. They also have a good qb with 2 great receivers. #2 is tall, quick,and is hard to take down in open field. #7 is smaller but very fast! If the ball is thrown in his area he will more than likely catch it. He has the best hands of any receiver I've watched this season. He is also a dangerous return man. FootballGirl and BigWinners 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Union does have multiple talented receivers, five different receivers have caught TD passes, and we have four legit threats to score at any time in the passing game. Our WRs are big as well, one is 6'3, the other 6'5, and the TE is 6'4. Noaks is smaller, but is electric and can score from anywhere on the field. Union's defense is pretty good, but not elite. The offense is very good tho, I would be surprised if Union is held to less than 15 points unless Union has a ton of turnovers Should be a slugfest! Union had success running the ball against Richlands, especially in the second half, is the Glenvar defense better than Richlands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I've seen both Defenses and in my opinion yes, Glenvar has the best defense of any 1A and 2A school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Glenvar's #2 will put pressure on your qb all night. He's there strong side end and as as the ball is snapped he goes straight to the backfield FootballGirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrv_football 81 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I will be pulling for Union in this game. Hoping the bears can take it to Glenvar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Union does not drop back in a lot of seven step drops, so hopefully that plus Spears running ability will limit the pass rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 The key for Union is that you need to take advantage if Glenvar gives you good field position. They gave Giles the ball 4 times on their side of the field but Giles couldn't capitalize on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Union looking for revenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Be pulling for ya Union !!! BigWinners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_school_blue 247 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Richlands @ Appomattox on Saturday @ 3 p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 If #50 for Union is unable to play or not 100% then it will hurt....a LOT. I know that Glenvar's returning players are older, bigger, and stronger, but so are Union's. I was very surprised that Glenvar won state after seeing them against the Bears. Maybe they had a bad game or something because Union wasn't that good last year and it still took 8 turnovers for Glenvar to get the win. I guess they just matched up well with the rest of the teams they played or had better games. I've read, watched, and heard a lot about Glenvar's line. They are big and strong, no doubt. Union may or may not be able to run against them. Time will tell. We're definitely balanced this year, and I don't think it would be a problem to throw it the whole game if needed. It seems the key for Union is going to be stop their #7 on offense and keep their D off balanced and guessing. Try to hit them with short passes with a few runs mixed in. Then hit them with some deep balls when they play up. Gavin and Mitchell are most likely going to be taller and possibly faster than any DB they have. Based on how few points Glenvar has put up this year, I think the Union D will be able to contain them. If they can't contain our O then we shouldn't have a hard time outscoring them. Nobody thought we could run on Richlands, but we were only 1 of 3 teams that did. Bluefield and Buckingham being the other 2. We don't have to rush for 300 yards against Glenvar. Just enough to keep them honest. We have to use our athletes in space and give them a chance to make plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wave316 64 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Does Glenvar score lots of points on offense. I heard they are stingy on defense...but can they score points if the other team has the potential like Union to pass and run the ball and score lots of points? Should be a great game! Wonder what the weather will be like next Sat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Does Glenvar score lots of points on offense. I heard they are stingy on defense...but can they score points if the other team has the potential like Union to pass and run the ball and score lots of points? Should be a great game! Wonder what the weather will be like next Sat? Glenvar... Galax(7-3) 20-15 James River(8-2) 20-9 Cave Spring(2-8) 28-6 Grayson Co(6-4) 21-0 Covington(4-6) 40-0 Giles(9-1) 16-14 Auburn(6-4) 38-0 East Mont(0-10) 62-0 Radford (7-3) 20-14 Floyd Co(2-8) 48-0 Opponents record... 51-49 Average Score...31.3 - 5.8 Union... Burton(9-1) 52-6 Richlands(9-1) 42-41 David Crockett(6-4) 41-32 Ridgeview(6-4) 42-12 Gate City(3-7) 34-27 Lee High(5-5) 35-2 Central(7-3) 14-6 Eastside(2-8) 48-13 Letcher Co(4-6) 58-25 John Battle(1-9) 41-7 Opponents record... 52-48 Average score... 40.7 - 17.1 Rain for Saturday as of now, which hopefully means sunny and 60 by the time Saturday actually gets here. wave316 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Glenvar has not given up more than 15 points in any game, but Union has only scored less than 34 points once. Something's gotta give there wave316 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaderFan 39 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Glenvar has not given up more than 15 points in any game, but Union has only scored less than 34 points once. Something's gotta give there Defense usually prevails. Hope its not the case Saturday with Union and Richlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballlover 9 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Defense usually prevails. Hope its not the case Saturday with Union and Richlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballlover 9 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Union does not play Richlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Glenvar's #2 will put pressure on your qb all night. He's there strong side end and as as the ball is snapped he goes straight to the backfield You are correct pal...if Union don't have a guy that can block Stanley(#2) then your QB is in for a long day...their entire DL is big,strong and can all run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Union does not play Richlands He was saying he hopes that the high powered Richlands and Union offenses prevail over the high powered defenses of Glenvar and Appo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballlover 9 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Sorry my bad I misunderstood didn't sound that way Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaderFan 39 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 He was saying he hopes that the high powered Richlands and Union offenses prevail over the high powered defenses of Glenvar and Appo. ^^^This cwood78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akshun 25 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 The keys to a Glenvar win would be to control clock with the run game and limit Union offensive possession. I believe the Defensive line and Offensive line will control the game for Glenvar. Jamming Union receivers on the line will give Glenvar defense time to pressure the QB. Dawgs4Life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs4Life 11 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Let them make the mistake of jamming our WR's...please I hope they do! Don't need much time from the spread and Spears does a good job recognizing the coverage. Hope this will lead to the vertical shots we need to take more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrv_football 81 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Glenvar will get a lot of pressure on the QB they have all year. They were in the back field on just about every play against Giles and the week before against VA High. Good luck to Union though I really hope you guys win. Akshun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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