Grapeape 259 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Boone has one of the area's best RBs... GC leads at halftime, keeps it respectable through three. DB 41 GC 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 299 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Wouldn't mind seeing an upset but its just not going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Grapeape said: Boone has one of the area's best RBs... GC leads at halftime, keeps it respectable through three. DB 41 GC 15 There’s exactly 0.3% chance that GC leads at halftime. Deleted Account 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 299 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, Ryan4VT said: There’s exactly 0.3% chance that GC leads at halftime. So you're saying there's a chance? lol Ryan4VT, Bigrhsfan and Union_Fan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapeape 259 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Were GC not being coached by the Village Idiot they would have been tied going into the half at Graham & ahead of Abingdon. Don't buy into that 'untalented' myth. GC has several talented kids on the team, and several more talented kids have left the program due to the coaching staff's Incompetence \ negative attitude. In a little over 7 weeks the curse will be lifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, Grapeape said: Were GC not being coached by the Village Idiot they would have been tied going into the half at Graham & ahead of Abingdon. Don't buy into that 'untalented' myth. GC has several talented kids on the team, and several more talented kids have left the program due to the coaching staff's Incompetence \ negative attitude. In a little over 7 weeks the curse will be lifted. And if Reed gets it, a new one will begin. Hopefully, for GC, he'll be happy at DC. Tru Blue 72, Deleted Account and trumpet1988 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdaddy 0 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Gate city has swva best quarterback in years I predict 100-0 gc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great City 210 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Bigdaddy said: Gate city has swva best quarterback in years I predict 100-0 gc What happens in the second half? 🙂 Grapeape 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapeape 259 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Union_Fan said: And if Reed gets it, a new one will begin. ... For Union. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who? 85 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 Why would Reed not get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Grapeape said: ... For Union. I like our chances. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 Trust me, no one in BSG is worried about Darren Reed at GC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatecityfan 0 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 Gate city wins 21-14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie101 153 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Gatecityfan said: the center lets em through every time he’s trash and whines more than anyone on that team Shouldn't you be in class? I can't imagine an adult posting something like that about a kid. Grapeape and Tru Blue 72 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDD 0 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 Gc for the dub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilly18 1 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 I believe in the boys in blue. I think they will cause a upset. All out battle for 4 quarters. GC 28 - DB 21 Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Blue 72 423 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 20 hours ago, Bigdaddy said: Gate city has swva best quarterback in years I predict 100-0 gc Are you awake yet?? No still dreaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVA Fan 6 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 22 hours ago, who? said: Why would Reed not get it? The whispers are going around that Reed will automatically be given the HC position. No offense or disrespect to Reed, the man can coach and can turn a program around. However, he gave up his HC position at Abingdon for a DC position at GC. The GC HC job should not just be handed to him. The GC HC job should be advertised and all respectable and qualified coaches should be allowed to apply and interview. Hopefully the SB will advertise this job when it come open. Again, no disrespect to Reed. There are many assistant coaches not only in Scott County, but other counties that have an HC job as their ultimate goal. It does not matter that GC has had a losing streak the last few years. If the HC job at GC is advertised, you can bet many coaches in the area will apply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherhead Larry 530 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 I agree that applications should be accepted and reviewed for the job. But I’ll just throw this out there. If nobody with a good track record wanted the job last time after 1 losing season, why would they want it now after GC’s 4th losing season in a row? The program was in a spot to rebuild in a year or 2 after 2015. And now the program has self-destructed so much since then. I can’t see too many good applicants applying for the job. GC is not going to get a Mance or Turner (at this time, in this state). But I’ll throw this out there about Darren, he had 4 winning seasons at Abingdon in 4 years. Going back and looking to 1999-2017. Abingdon has had 8 winning seasons, Reed was in command for 4 of those. He doubled their winning seasons since 1999 in 4 years. That says a lot. I don’t count his time at Wise-Central, because no one is going to win there, and was a trial run for him. If Darren wants the HC job, he’ll more than likely get it (i’d assume), unless someone surprises all of SWVA and wants the job. What would really suck for GC is if Reed says no. Then it’s really back to the drawing board. I say Reed is seen as a safety option. Have him as the front runner but test the waters a bit and see if anyone else bites, if not, Reed is the man. I just hope not a lot of time is wasted after the season the over, I hope the ball gets rolling very soon after. Back to the game; Watched Betsy @ Boone last week, Betsy in the first half pretty much shut Boone down. Betsy looked very solid but Boone looked pretty weak. GC might be able to play with them and even lead them early like they’ve done the past 2 weeks. But I don’t see GC stopping Boone’s offense like Betsy done. 37-13 Boone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 12 hours ago, Hokie101 said: Shouldn't you be in class? I can't imagine an adult posting something like that about a kid. You are correct. He IS on the team...but I wont divulge his identity. Also, this is a prime example of why GC is nowhere near a turnaround. The fans are fighting. The team is turning it's back on itself. There's no pride. Gate City football is DEAD. And that sucks for SWVA. BallMom, Deleted Account, GC_Quincy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC JOKER 2 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Why is it that everyone keeps talking about advertising for a head coaching position. As I have said before the only way Akers leaves is if he quits and there is not a real demand for drivers ed teachers. The School Board showed their support for him this past season and with county election not until next November. I`m afraid this nightmare will continue for at least 1 more year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallMom 8 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 I am impressed with the number of "Perfect" GC Football Fans on this forum. But I must say I feel sorry for all the headaches you guys have because you know everything. Tylenol must give you guys free stock😁. Many times it has been talked about how the kids have quit or have poor attitudes and just give up. Gee, I wonder who they got their attitudes from? Everyone is constantly talking about how many hours Akers puts in compared to what they believe other coaches work. How do you know this? Do you live at the school/field? Are you constantly following Akers? If so, how do you keep your job? 🤔 People say the School Board supports Akers. Maybe they do or maybe they don't. Maybe they are actually pretty smart. They realize the numbers and talent just aren't there from Little League up. How would it look, if GC still didn't perform to everyone's Highest Standards? I mean GC's "Perfect" Fans just cannot be wrong. Akers has be to the blame for everything. I'm pretty sure I saw him doing some sort of Voodoo spell to conjure up Hurricane Florence just so GC wouldn't have to lose again this Friday. I guess he failed at that too🤦♀️ falconfan1, 50kw, Bearcat Dad and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 You don't have to be "perfect" to realize he's in over his head. That's been evident since he's been there. I'm not sure how many hours he puts in, but he could be there 24/7 and it wouldn't matter. It's wonderful that you're ok with them being mediocre, but folks that have supported them decade after decade are not ok with it. When you settle for mediocrity, this is what you end up with and I'm afraid a lot of folks have "settled". You may have a son on the team. If so, why wouldn't you want the best coach and opportunity for them? The money brought in during football season also helps sports all year long. When you go from 5,000 for each home game to less than 1,000, those numbers add up. There's a lot more to it than just wins and losses. As far as the "numbers and talent" not being there, GC has usually averaged mid-upper 40's each year. We didn't always have the best talent during the Colobro years, but he got every bit of effort and talent that he could get out of each player. There was no "voodoo" then. He was just a helluva football coach with outstanding assistants. I don't mean anything I've said to sound offensive in any way, but I've followed this program for more than 40 years and I've traveled thousands of miles to support the kids. It's heart breaking for me to see what's happened to the entire program. Grapeape, Blue Cannonball and Odin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherhead Larry 530 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Nah, not perfect, just a blue devil who wants things fixed, ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallMom 8 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 As a parent, Yes I do want the best opportunities for my children. I have seen a Coach have such a connection with his players that the majority of them would run thru a brick wall if asked. But I have also seen said Coach not be able to do anything to reach a player. I believe alot has to do with how the kids are taught at home. If a player constantly sees/hears everyone personally attacking their coach, those feelings will spread like a cancer thru a locker room. Akers may or may not be the Best Coach for GC Football. But to say he is the ONLY problem is the 1st problem. I am all for constructive criticism. Not going to games because a team is struggling and the fans are trying to show the HC that he isn't supported hurts the school/kids. Can you imagine working hard on a presentation for work and when you go to present it no one shows up? I know that's a little bit of a stretch but it's the same for the kids. No matter what the outcome of the game is, if the kids are truly putting in the hard work, they are already defeated when they walk out and the stands are missing fans. The kids hear the fans heckling Akers on the sideline as well. Again, that spreads like a cancer throughout. You just can't put all the blame on Akers. GC Fans say there will be all kinds of people applying for the HC position when it becomes available. I think they have actually put a bitter taste in people's mouth in how they have shown their "school spirit". Akers has more support around SWVA than GC Fans would like. There is a way of handling these these situations and GC Fans have failed their team. EH31, Blue Cannonball, Bearcat Dad and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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