BigO 316 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 What play did they run for the 2pt conv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup_rbeast 296 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 It seems like we say this around this time every single year as it pertains to Richlands. Mance's style of football is one that beats up less talented teams and coaches but does not work well against equal to greater strength and coaching acumen. I know a few coaches from the east in 2A and 3A, and they say the MO is simple...drop 7-8 and if things aren't going well for Richlands, they will self-destruct.I really think it has more to do with weather conditions late in the year vs early in the year. Even on a pretty day late in the year it is colder which makes the ball harder to throw and catch, and it is harder for athletes to stay loose. With the spread there is little room for error...and it pits athletes vs athletes. Fact is usually teams upstate have a greater number of athletes than local teams do..so really the spread puts a team at a disadvantage IMO. I really believe that the key to winning a state title for local teams is to run the piss out of it and play good D. That way, regardless of the conditions late in the year and regardless of the athletes across the field, the team will always have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham32 335 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I may be a gman but I'm utterly impressed with the way the Blues can pull those close games out. GoodLuck in the championship. tbgfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bburgfan 41 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Congrats Richlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Wow hats off to Scottie Ball what a player for the Blues  When Coach Mance went for two I was saying no, no, but he didn't want to go to O/T  O/T in  playoffs has not been good to the Blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Looks like the whole of SWVA will be Blue next Saturday. Â Great job Richlands. Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Congratulations to Blacksburg! tbgfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great City 210 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Congrats Richlands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHSLhelper 571 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Richlands-Appo, 4:30 @ Salem  Blacksburg-Staunton River, 4:30 @ W&M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup_rbeast 296 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Great game Blues...one to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I really think it has more to do with weather conditions late in the year vs early in the year. Even on a pretty day late in the year it is colder which makes the ball harder to throw and catch, and it is harder for athletes to stay loose. With the spread there is little room for error...and it pits athletes vs athletes. Fact is usually teams upstate have a greater number of athletes than local teams do..so really the spread puts a team at a disadvantage IMO. I really believe that the key to winning a state title for local teams is to run the piss out of it and play good D. That way, regardless of the conditions late in the year and regardless of the athletes across the field, the team will always have a chance. I am pleased that Richlands immediately proved me (and my 540 coaching friends) wrong. An awesome comeback. tbgfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Serious question....on paper, does Richlands have a chance against Appo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Same question for BBurg. Graham32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 On paper--probably not  On grit and determination, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Serious question....on paper, does Richlands have a chance against Appo? None whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendatLegion 109 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 it is an awesome win, and a great comeback. Unfortunately i really think the inability to run consistently is the one chink in the Richlands armor when the play teams with equal or better talent. Fortunately that doesn't happen very often for the Blues, maybe a few times each year. Congrats and hopefully they can pull one out in Salem. I think they will have their hands full with a very good Appomattox team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Edith ask Greg "what about people that weren't there today at game", his response  "I hope they didn't turn the radio off". lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Howie can't play next week right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 And they have a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Same question for BBurg. Very much so, if the defensive discipline is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 No chance. The smartest person on the board said so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperX 89 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Howie can't play next week right?No if your ejected you have to set the bench the following week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 No chance. The smartest person on the board said so. When you're right as often as I am... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 When you're right as often as I am... Â Sure called that Blacksburg game, didn't you? Â It's funny how piss poor your attitude towards Richlands has been after last week but hey man, what ever gets your rocks off. Chappy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Don't doubt Observor's intelligence, but miracles do happen. Just witnessed one (or in my case listened to one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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