trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, 99Bama said: So there was a WWE match with a spine buster and a hijacked band demonstration. How was there time for a football game? WWE? What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 41 minutes ago, Weatherman said: Union is not to blame for that fiasco. Visiting bands go on the field when the home school tells them to. I'm guessing the band had no clue as to the pregame huddle ritual and presumed once the announcer welcomed them to the field the football players would exit. Sometimes, even when one doesn't feel as though they're in the wrong, an apology can smooth things over. That would be the option, I'd take if I were Richlands. Swallow that Blue Tornado pride and say sorry even if you blame the band. Just my humble insight, I wasn't there. EH31 and trumpet1988 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Weatherman said: Union is not to blame for that fiasco. Visiting bands go on the field when the home school tells them to. You’re right. And I know the exact time that they were told to enter the field, and the time that they actually did (which was early). They came on early. Hell even our band director was tying to motion for them to get off the field. It wasn’t their time yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 This reminds me of a pre-consolidation incident at a football game in 2009. It was JJ Kelly at Appalachia. Appalachia always entered the field by the goal post in front of the Dawg House. JJ Kelly fans and team created a fan tunnel at that spot. Appalachia felt disrespected and started walking through the tunnel and there was a confrontation between the teams. While it may have been disrespectful on JJ Kelly’s part, Appalachia’s team handled it the wrong way. Again, I am sure Union’s band director did not intend on anything wrong. I am sure it was a miscommunication that led to Union entering too early. But the moment the Richlands team began to do what they did, it was the wrong decision. Nobody was hurt to my knowledge but it doesn’t mean it was right. Someone could have been hurt. I saw the video and pictures. I wasn’t there. I can say that a lot of fans from Union, Richlands, and other fan bases were less than flattered by the team’s actions. I do think an apology should be made and we can move forward. Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 482 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 So was Richlands stomping the color guards flags and twisting they’re cleats in them the right thing to do? Just asking for a friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercloud 179 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 I have had kids, cousins, family in the band for the last 40 years, the rule I always heard is you never enter the field while the football team is on it. Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Bulldogs52 said: So was Richlands stomping the color guards flags and twisting they’re cleats in them the right thing to do? Just asking for a friend! That is a rumor. There are no photos or video of anything like that happening. Until there is physical proof that it happened, it’s nothing more than a wild rumor to make this story more sensationalized. Bigrhsfan and V-Cats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suit Up 82 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Does anyone have any new knowledge of horn’s injury or how long he is expected to be out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Suit Up said: Does anyone have any new knowledge of horn’s injury or how long he is expected to be out? The X-ray made me want to puke. But supposedly he will be back before Bluefield. We’ll how soon beforehand. Having the off week this week certainly helps. Suit Up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhs82 28 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 I think two of the biggest plays of the game that went against Richlands and for Union were punt plays. Richlands would not step up and fair catch these punts and let them roll down inside their five yard line. One led to a defensive touchdown and the other poor field position. They need somebody to step up and catch these punts. Ryan4VT and Irishman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suit Up 82 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Ryan4VT said: The X-ray made me want to puke. But supposedly he will be back before Bluefield. We’ll how soon beforehand. Having the off week this week certainly helps. My understanding was he dislocated his elbow. But you never know with dislocations. Sometimes they’re not a big deal and sometimes they can put a player out for months depending on the damage done.glad to hear it sounds like it wasn’t that severe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 21 minutes ago, Suit Up said: My understanding was he dislocated his elbow. But you never know with dislocations. Sometimes they’re not a big deal and sometimes they can put a player out for months depending on the damage done.glad to hear it sounds like it wasn’t that severe. Yep.......I had a badly dislocated shoulder back when I played as a soph. and had issues with it both Jr and Sr years, and as a matter of fact still have issues with it to this day. Of course I should have had surgery for it and never did so probably my fault for the issues I have. Hopefully he will be fine and be back to the field soon ! Suit Up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Suit Up said: My understanding was he dislocated his elbow. But you never know with dislocations. Sometimes they’re not a big deal and sometimes they can put a player out for months depending on the damage done.glad to hear it sounds like it wasn’t that severe. Yep. It was a dislocated elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swva_havok_fan 1,261 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 9/1/2018 at 1:43 PM, jarhead24219 said: I won’t be there, beach trip but what happens there may and I say may happen to the Wolfpack come playoff time at the “Park” so have fun while it’s at your place Bearcat Dad, Deleted Account, BigWinners and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarhead24219 440 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 On 9/3/2018 at 8:48 AM, swva_havok_fan said: This^ is funny, but it would have been better with RICK FLAIR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 FYI... rvtne216 and Gridiron60 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I guess the matter’s settled. Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 299 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, trumpet1988 said: I guess the matter’s settled. Nope. Both teams should forfeit their seasons. For those that don't get it. (Sarcasm) Bigrhsfan, Gridiron60 and rvtne216 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvtne216 278 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 9/2/2018 at 7:39 AM, Bulldogs52 said: So was Richlands stomping the color guards flags and twisting they’re cleats in them the right thing to do? Just asking for a friend! Did you see this happen? Or are you going off hearsay? Because all the hearsay I have heard regarding the issue, is 98.9% incorrect. Ryan4VT and Bulldogs52 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Blue 72 423 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Been out of town the last couple of days, but all through my high school years i was in the band and I am sorry this happened to anyone, but the timing was off up until the game actually kicked off. If you will remember the players lined up for kick off, and the anthem had yet to be played. I think the announcer wasn't organized, as sometimes happens at the first home game. Don't think Richlands meant anything wrong by what happened, and the team always follows that same routine at home games. As far as the game goes, the best team won, no doubt. The officiating was not the best by far, but it went both ways. I saw missed calls on both teams, and bad calls on both teams. It just seemed that the officials could not keep up with the players, and were out of position on critical plays. Once again, this happened to both teams and in my opinion did not alter the outcome of the game. Good luck to both teams and as fans, we hope for another match up down the road. Both teams played well, in my opinion, with some mistakes on both sides, but all in all a fun game to watch, and I think the best team won. Just goes to show what a great rivalry this has turned into. jarhead24219 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNION#ATW 105 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Good Morning everyone, my two cents on this post, I was close to the 40 yard line during warm ups on Union side, I did see the football team going threw the band area. Didn't see nobody stepping on any toe or anything of that source. I understand that it wasn't professional and don't see it happening in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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