RiverRat24 274 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just like Richlands....I've not seen Graham play this year. I wouldn't have the slightest idea about making a prediction in this one. Don't really know enough about the G-men to know how these two match up against one another. Yall that have seen both play, lets have some input. The only thing I feel safe in saying is that it should be a pretty good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I've seen both once. Graham doesn't really have an inside presence. At least not enough of one to stop Barnett. Workman and Nokes will both be themselves (although Richlands held Workman to 7, one of his lowest outputs of the season). I think this comes down to the lack of a true post presence for Graham. Union by 7-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 If Barnette had a little more height to him he would be very very dangerous. One thing about it, he's a bull in a China shop in the paint.....with just a tad bit of finesse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherhead Larry 530 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 If Union gets down they panic, as long as they can stay within striking distance they should be able to win. They've only lost to 3 teams, 2 during the Arbys and GC 3 times. BUT, if you can't make free throws, you don't win this time of the year. Union really struggles from the charity stripe. And if Graham has a crowd like they did vs GC last year it'll rattle Union. Im picking Graham. G-Men 64 Bears 56 starcityfootballfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeSWVAFan 36 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Should be a good one, both are coming off losses. Graham is a better "basketball team" but, Union has a decided advantage on athletes. Someone has already mentioned Union's free throw woes and that could bite them big time Tuesday. Graham likes to get up and down the floor so I'd expect a lot of possessions in this one. Not sure what would be better from a G-Man standpoint, if they play a fast up tempo game it limits Barnette but you have to deal with their athletes. Hope they assign a good crew to this one, it may get ugly. The football playoff game got way out of hand from what I recall and both teams have two sport guys who were involved in that. I'm taking Union due to their length, they'd have to miss a ton of shots and/or turn it over a lot to lose I think. A final thought, the Bears may be a sleeper team to watch out for this year. If they get by Graham, they could potentially play 3 straight games in their own county. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofoti32 30 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Having seen both teams on the surface it would appear that Union has the huge advantage, but Graham is well coached and I think they have a pretty large advantage when it comes to tactics. Home court won't matter much here, as the kids from Union will play better in a hostile environment (that is not Gate City). I see Graham playing a lot of zone-they have size inside that can bother Barnette. Union can struggle to score at times, especially if they can't get easy buckets on turnovers. Defensively I think Graham will be ok, the problem is that you have to score to win. Union has the athletes to really smother you in the halfcourt if you don't have an elite athlete like McClung to break them down, and I think Graham depends a lot on Workman penetration to score and that may not be available against Union's length and athleticism. I'll take Union in a low scoring affair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great City 210 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Nokes makes Union go. You shut him down, or get him in foul trouble, Union becomes a much different team. I am glad he is a senior. Barnett can be tough to stop. GC does not match up with him well. No idea what Graham has to match up with him. Have never seen Graham, so no way I could make a prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Graham has some size in Miller, but I don't think he's Barnett big. Or at least that's my take on it from seeing them both this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm already pretty pumped about tomorrow night. Wish I was getting to watch both games. Good luck and safe travels to you fellas that show up for the game. I'll be headed to GC as soon as Domtar let's me clock out around 6 o'clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm honestly considering making the 2 1/2 hour drive from VT to GC.....someone talk me out of it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swva_havok_fan 1,261 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm honestly considering making the 2 1/2 hour drive from VT to GC.....someone talk me out of it lol. Do it. You're hardcore enough. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Do it. You're hardcore enough. :-DYou're supposed to talk me out of it, not into it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhsalum 31 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 My dad and PDfan are driving all the way from M'ville, so that little 2 1/2 hour jaunt from Blacksburg is nothing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 My dad and PDfan are driving all the way from M'ville, so that little 2 1/2 hour jaunt from Blacksburg is nothing!! They're driving from M'ville to GC tonight? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Come on down! Nothing to it but to spin the wheels. May end up being the game of the year....never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Come on down! Nothing to it but to spin the wheels. May end up being the game of the year....never know. I'm coming. For better or worse lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhsalum 31 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Yes. They did it 2 years ago as well. And if things go well tonight at the Doghouse, they'll be driving to UVA-Wise later this week. Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Took the bait... hook, line, and sinker haha get there by about 6:30 and you should be able to get you a decent seat. It may not even be crowded at all, but Im gonna go out on a limb and say i seriously doubt that happening. Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Took the bait... hook, line, and sinker haha get there by about 6:30 and you should be able to get you a decent seat. It may not even be crowded at all, but Im gonna go out on a limb and say i seriously doubt that happening. I'll be rolling in at 6 lol. I don't want to take a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wise decision man! Haha I'll be there around 6:15 hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wise decision man! Haha I'll be there around 6:15 hopefully Come find me and we can chat lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Sounds like a plan. Talk a little ball before we decide to hate each other for a couple hours...starting around 7 o'clock haha Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Sounds like a plan. Talk a little ball before we decide to hate each other for a couple hours...starting around 7 o'clock haha I'll PM you my cell number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfan 101 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wish we were leaving earlier, I would love to stop at the Iron Skillet at the Damascus exit and hit the buffet but then I probably couldn't make it to the game if I did. Oh the things me and mhsalum Sr. do for Mavahi. Hopefully we can take care of business tonight and we can see y'all in beautiful downtown Wise Friday night. Good look to everyone tonight and safe travels, Ryan make the trip, you'll regret it if you dont! Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wish we were leaving earlier, I would love to stop at the Iron Skillet at the Damascus exit and hit the buffet but then I probably couldn't make it to the game if I did. Oh the things me and mhsalum Sr. do for Mavahi. Hopefully we can take care of business tonight and we can see y'all in beautiful downtown Wise Friday night. Good look to everyone tonight and safe travels, Ryan make the trip, you'll regret it if you dont! I'm making it lol. If we were to pull the upset and win our first ever playoff game, I would hate myself for missing it. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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