Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Burrell’s Pearls said: What does past seasons have to do with this year? This year the SWD has one win if I remember correctly and it’s over the 3A school in the M7. Surely you recall your original post. You mentioned the “M7 dominance of the SWD”, which is historically untrue. If you’re judging by hardware, the mighty M7 has zero state championship game appearances. The SWD has 2, and is 1-1 when they get there. If anything, M7 has continually fallen flat in state semifinals against Region C, while the SWD has given a decent account of itself. So much for “dominance”. If you want to talk this year, I’d favor Graham or Richlands heavily over Ridgeview, having seen all 3. I have not seen Union, but that team is banged up much more severely than the one that trailed Richlands in the 4th and needed a last second field goal to beat Graham by 2. I’d lay pretty good money that your 2D final is an all-SWD showdown. Dominance and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, packfan17 said: I know its highly unlikely but what if Abingdon upsets both THE PACK and Union? Ridgeview would still be #1 and Union would be #2, if Graham defeats Richlands, or #3 if Richlands defeats Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_bean 1,058 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Although you can take any reason you like from what I am going to say here, I still hate rematches in the playoffs. I like to see playing against a new team that you didn't play in the regular season. I don't want to see us playing Richlands or Graham again and it has nothing to do with our first game against either of them. I would much rather face a Central, Union, or Ridgeview. swva_havok_fan and Tiger 2000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfan17 17 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 56 minutes ago, Union_Fan said: Ridgeview would still be #1 and Union would be #2, if Graham defeats Richlands, or #3 if Richlands defeats Graham. Thank you youre brain much bigger than mine! you are the man for figuring all this out! Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, stu_bean said: Although you can take any reason you like from what I am going to say here, I still hate rematches in the playoffs. I like to see playing against a new team that you didn't play in the regular season. I don't want to see us playing Richlands or Graham again and it has nothing to do with our first game against either of them. I would much rather face a Central, Union, or Ridgeview. I'm with you. I also don't like playing teams in the regular season, out of district, that you may see in the playoffs, or that other teams on your schedule play. I know that Graham was a great schedule and the Richlands game has taken on a life of its own. They are both excellent opponents to get Union ready for the playoffs and bring a great rivalry, but it kills the power points rating. I wish we could load up on Tennessee teams, but it is what it is. That was the best thing about the East vs West system. The travel was horrible for the schools, but I enjoyed playing Gretna, Appomattox, Dan RIver, Tazewell, Stuarts Draft, Clark Co, Graham and Glenvar in the playoffs instead of rematches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Union_Fan said: I'm with you. I also don't like playing teams in the regular season, out of district, that you may see in the playoffs, or that other teams on your schedule play. I know that Graham was a great schedule and the Richlands game has taken on a life of its own. They are both excellent opponents to get Union ready for the playoffs and bring a great rivalry, but it kills the power points rating. I wish we could load up on Tennessee teams, but it is what it is. That was the best thing about the East vs West system. The travel was horrible for the schools, but I enjoyed playing Gretna, Appomattox, Dan RIver, Tazewell, Stuarts Draft, Clark Co, Graham and Glenvar in the playoffs instead of rematches. East vs. West was nice until the season were we had to go to Dan River and Appomattox back to back weeks and weren't we 9-1 or 8-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 41 minutes ago, goose111874 said: East vs. West was nice until the season were we had to go to Dan River and Appomattox back to back weeks and weren't we 9-1 or 8-2 9-1. I think Letcher, Burton and Crockett all drug us down that year in points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Union_Fan said: 9-1. I think Letcher, Burton and Crockett all drug us down that year in points. I think that was the year we lost at Richlands on missed 2 pt. conversion. Yeah that was the year when the traveling started to suck but it's nice when all games are at home though so it was good and bad. Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 18 hours ago, Ryan4VT said: So extrapolating that data you get this record for the SWD vs. the M7: 31-33. I don't know what your metric is, but "Kicked the SWDs ass up one side and down another" doesn't seem to apply when the M7 has won all of 2 more games against the SWD than they've lost. Also, if you take Lebanon out for the SWD, it's 28-22 for the SWD. Lebanon is the anchor that is dragging the SWD back. Without them, the SWD has owned the M7 (Except for Union). The M7 hasn't "kicked the SWDs ass" but I wouldn't call 28-22 the M7 being owned either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, redtiger said: The M7 hasn't "kicked the SWDs ass" but I wouldn't call 28-22 the M7 being owned either. Agreed. A little strong on my part. Both districts are about even. Each has a team that has dominated the other side. Both have regional title finalists. redtiger and Tiger 2000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 As far as playoffs, I think the VHSL had it right with the East/West format, they just had too many teams. Cut it to 8 teams per region - 8 East, 8 West and let's play ball. Great games all around. S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBHoops_18 206 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I'm pretty confident if Graham and Union were to meet again Graham would win. You can quote me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,868 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, BBHoops_18 said: I'm pretty confident if Graham and Union were to meet again Graham would win. You can quote me too. IF the defensive adjustments that Graham has made pan out, I might be inclined to agree. Lets see how the defense performs on friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Week 9 Points for 2D 1.) Ridgeview 7-1 198 24.75 2.) Union 6-2 183 22.875 3.) Graham 6-2 163 20.375 4.) Richlands 4-4 159 19.875 5.) Central 6-2 157 19.625 6.) Tazewell 5-3 151 18.875 7.) Gate City 4-5 149 16.55556 8.) Marion 3-5 119 14.875 9.) John Battle 1-7 99 12.375 10.) Lebanon 1-7 92 11.5 11.) Va High 0-8 92 11.5 12.) Lee 0-8 90 11.25 Ryan4VT, BBHoops_18 and Bluefield researcher 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Had we not fooled around and lost to GC in week one, we’d still be the 3 seed and on Unions heels. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie1Pokie 350 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ryan4VT said: Had we not fooled around and lost to GC in week one, we’d still be the 3 seed and on Unions heels. S So, does Richlands outpoint Graham in the final 2 games and get the three seed? Assuming both win out and both WILL win out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just now, Hokie1Pokie said: So, does Richlands outpoint Graham in the final 2 games and get the three seed? Assuming both win out and both WILL win out. No. Graham is locked into the 3 unless Union loses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Looks like the only intrigue is in the 4-6 range. Central beats GC, it’s: (4) Central (5) Richlands (6) Tazewell Central loses to GC, it’s: (4) Richlands (5) Tazewell (6) Central Everything else is pretty well set in stone at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 If Richlands and Central stay at 4 and 5 that might be a really good first round game to attend since Giles is likely not gonna make the post season Warriors_XO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 minute ago, SWVAgridiron said: If Richlands and Central stay at 4 and 5 that might be a really good first round game to attend since Giles is likely not gonna make the post season In most reality, that’s what it’ll be. GC is almost a prohibitive underdog to Central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie1Pokie 350 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Well, if your a Richlands fan, I guess you are rooting for GC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie1Pokie 350 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just now, UVAObserver said: In most reality, that’s what it’ll be. GC is almost a prohibitive underdog to Central. Playing at GC with a chance to get to 5-5? No shocker whatsoever if GC wins. If an underdog, not by much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just now, Hokie1Pokie said: Playing at GC with a chance to get to 5-5? No shocker whatsoever if GC wins. If an underdog, not by much. Depends on what GC shows up. Wildly inconsistent, that bunch. I still think they lose either way. Warriors_XO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who? 85 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Gc beats wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghos88t 68 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 If, If, If. If a Bull Frog had wings, then It wouldn't kick Itself in the butt every time It jumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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