#1BLUESFAN 169 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 How do you guys that's seen both teams see this one going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 A CalPreps projection picks Richlands 34-28. I think it’s gonna be a helluva game. And a close one. Gotta get the run established so we can hit the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_school 78 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Keep mixing up the running game with Steele and Webb and I think Richlands will journey on. It opens them up to get the outside passing game going. Mance is magic come playoff time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Richlands by 14-17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Richlands 24-14 , they seal the win in the 4th with field goal from Forrest. I also think it will be the best game of the first round unless some unforeseen miracle upset occurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNION#ATW 105 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 I think this game will be alot closer than people think...CENTRAL comes to play and here lately they've been punching people in the mouth! Good luck to both teams!! Optimal62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm sure they won't, but if Richlands underestimate Central, they will lose. It will come down to this. If Richlands' D can keep Central's backs within 3 yards of the LOS the Blues win. If Central consistently gets past that 3 yard mark it will be TD after TD. The Warriors are deceptively quick. Make no mistake about it, if those backs get to the 2nd level Richlands will not catch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 856 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Stats garnered from Blues Twitter site and BHC newspaper Richlands - total offense 539 WCC - total offense 452 Rushing: Richlands 401 WCC 429 Passing: Richlands 6-10 for 138 yds WCC 2-6 for 23 yds Scoring: Richlands Webb - 3 rushing TD's for 183 yds 52 yd TD reception Gillespie 25 yd rushing TD W. Tarter 65 yd TD reception Steele 1 yd rushing TD Simmons 1 yd QB keeper for TD Forrest 43 yd FG 8 XP WCC: Bolling 1 yd TD run (kicked failed) 3 yd TD run (Daniels XP) Crabtree 38 yd TD run (2 point conversion -Brickey from Mullins) Pratt 65 yd pick for a TD (Daniels kick) Boggs 28 yd run for a TD (kicked failed) Mullins 31 yd run for a TD (2 point conversion failed) Peters 69 yd run for a TD (Daniels kick) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla 21 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 One fact that stands out in this match up; of the quality opponents both teams have played (GC, Abby, Union) Central has the edge 2-1 vs Richlands 1-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Richlands is a quality team that's spent the season finding their way. Always a dangerous team. Central is run based but is a dangerous passing team, even if they're not pass happy. Looks like a 4/5 matchup, incredibly close. Should be a humdinger! Warriors_XO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1BLUESFAN 169 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 If richlands can play like I know they can it won't surprise me a bit to see them upset central and whoever makes it to rd 2.i say upset because I'm. Sire3there gonna be a lower seed than anybody they face in the playoffs..unless there is a big up set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie1Pokie 350 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 4 hours ago, UNION#ATW said: I think this game will be alot closer than people think...CENTRAL comes to play and here lately they've been punching people in the mouth! Good luck to both teams!! When you say closer than people think, are you referring to Central as the underdog? I'm not sure Central is the underdog by any means and I think most people overwhelmingly feel this game is going to be close. Central has beat not one, but two teams that beat Richlands in Union and GC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie1Pokie 350 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 One final thing about Richlands that I think many people might be making a mistake in favoring them. Abingdon and Radford. It's pretty clear now that these two are not what many thought they would be. Abingdon is actually not very good and Radford, I told you guys at the beginning of the year was overrated. Yes, the 3 major injuries but even with them guys, this is a team last year that benefited from a weak Region C and not great Appo team and they made it to the semis and got clocked. They were about three plays last year from being a 7-3 team and this year, they got Hobbs back and still lost to Floyd. What I'm getting at is, Richlands signature win over Radford and pretty good win over Abingdon doesn't look nearly as good as it did. If you look at the Graham game, it was a blowout, and the Union game, it wasn't a blowout but Union beat them by a score more lobsided as I think they've have had in that series since PV combined with Appy. Richlands lost to GC in game 1 which is a 4-6 team. They played good against Bluefield but still lost. Added to this, Richlands name and history carries incredible weight (and it should), but I'm not sure. I think Central is going to win this game close. Real Sasquatch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNION#ATW 105 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Hokie1Pokie said: When you say closer than people think, are you referring to Central as the underdog? I'm not sure Central is the underdog by any means and I think most people overwhelmingly feel this game is going to be close. Central has beat not one, but two teams that beat Richlands in Union and GC. I was saying from years past, alot of teams don't feel Central can compete with the better teams in 2A... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoder 21 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I’m going with Da Walmart Warriors, been tough all year, play hard and fast ! Real Sasquatch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big ugly vol 92 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I admit Central is hot right now, but Richlands takes this. I don’t think it’s a blowout, but not a nail biter either. Would love to see Central win though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla 21 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Hokie1Pokie said: One final thing about Richlands that I think many people might be making a mistake in favoring them. Abingdon and Radford. It's pretty clear now that these two are not what many thought they would be. Abingdon is actually not very good and Radford, I told you guys at the beginning of the year was overrated. Yes, the 3 major injuries but even with them guys, this is a team last year that benefited from a weak Region C and not great Appo team and they made it to the semis and got clocked. They were about three plays last year from being a 7-3 team and this year, they got Hobbs back and still lost to Floyd. What I'm getting at is, Richlands signature win over Radford and pretty good win over Abingdon doesn't look nearly as good as it did. If you look at the Graham game, it was a blowout, and the Union game, it wasn't a blowout but Union beat them by a score more lobsided as I think they've have had in that series since PV combined with Appy. Richlands lost to GC in game 1 which is a 4-6 team. They played good against Bluefield but still lost. Added to this, Richlands name and history carries incredible weight (and it should), but I'm not sure. I think Central is going to win this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla 21 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Valhalla said: 6 hours ago, Hokie1Pokie said: One final thing about Richlands that I think many people might be making a mistake in favoring them. Abingdon and Radford. It's pretty clear now that these two are not what many thought they would be. Abingdon is actually not very good and Radford, I told you guys at the beginning of the year was overrated. Yes, the 3 major injuries but even with them guys, this is a team last year that benefited from a weak Region C and not great Appo team and they made it to the semis and got clocked. They were about three plays last year from being a 7-3 team and this year, they got Hobbs back and still lost to Floyd. What I'm getting at is, Richlands signature win over Radford and pretty good win over Abingdon doesn't look nearly as good as it did. If you look at the Graham game, it was a blowout, and the Union game, it wasn't a blowout but Union beat them by a score more lobsided as I think they've have had in that series since PV combined with Appy. Richlands lost to GC in game 1 which is a 4-6 team. They played good against Bluefield but still lost. Added to this, Richlands name and history carries incredible weight (and it should), but I'm not sure. I think Central is going to win this I think Central takes this one too. Richlands had three cake walks to end the season so I'm not sure where the much improved from the beginning of the season is coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam McPoyle 1,863 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I'd give an edge to the Blues for one reason...Greg Mance's game prep. That isn't meant to be a slight toward Luke Owens. Any coach who can build a winner in Wise is worthy of high praise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westisthebest 88 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Hokie1Pokie said: One final thing about Richlands that I think many people might be making a mistake in favoring them. Abingdon and Radford. It's pretty clear now that these two are not what many thought they would be. Abingdon is actually not very good and Radford, I told you guys at the beginning of the year was overrated. Yes, the 3 major injuries but even with them guys, this is a team last year that benefited from a weak Region C and not great Appo team and they made it to the semis and got clocked. They were about three plays last year from being a 7-3 team and this year, they got Hobbs back and still lost to Floyd. What I'm getting at is, Richlands signature win over Radford and pretty good win over Abingdon doesn't look nearly as good as it did. If you look at the Graham game, it was a blowout, and the Union game, it wasn't a blowout but Union beat them by a score more lobsided as I think they've have had in that series since PV combined with Appy. Richlands lost to GC in game 1 which is a 4-6 team. They played good against Bluefield but still lost. Added to this, Richlands name and history carries incredible weight (and it should), but I'm not sure. I think Central is going to win this game close. Both teams have struggled and both teams have good wins. But it means nothing. Central barely beat a winless Va High team. Richlands struggled with Lebanon and lost to GC. Central got thumped by Abingdon and Richlands beat them pretty soundly. Its about matchups and i think these 2 teams matchup very well. Even though Radford lost to Floyd, thats a quality win for Richlands. They still beat Gretna and Glenvar without those starters. Even though theyre not the team a lot thought they were. Im looking for a close game but wouldnt surprise me if either teams pulls ahead at the end and wins by more than 2 TDs. I just hate watching a game there. You're so far away from the field you feel disconnected from the action. It'll be important for both teams to keep penalties in check and not get behind the chains. I feel it will be a 31-28 type score. Flip a coin for the winner. Go Blues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_school_blue 247 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Has the time/date been announced yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE59 14 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 18 hours ago, Hokie1Pokie said: One final thing about Richlands that I think many people might be making a mistake in favoring them. Abingdon and Radford. It's pretty clear now that these two are not what many thought they would be. Abingdon is actually not very good and Radford, I told you guys at the beginning of the year was overrated. Yes, the 3 major injuries but even with them guys, this is a team last year that benefited from a weak Region C and not great Appo team and they made it to the semis and got clocked. They were about three plays last year from being a 7-3 team and this year, they got Hobbs back and still lost to Floyd. What I'm getting at is, Richlands signature win over Radford and pretty good win over Abingdon doesn't look nearly as good as it did. If you look at the Graham game, it was a blowout, and the Union game, it wasn't a blowout but Union beat them by a score more lobsided as I think they've have had in that series since PV combined with Appy. Richlands lost to GC in game 1 which is a 4-6 team. They played good against Bluefield but still lost. Added to this, Richlands name and history carries incredible weight (and it should), but I'm not sure. I think Central is going to win this game close. What quality will does Graham have Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swva_havok_fan 1,261 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, old_school_blue said: Has the time/date been announced yet? Kevin Mays said last night on Twitter Friday at 7:00. Take from that what you will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionBears84 28 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 The area that's overlooked is what Central does on first down. If they can get 5-6 yards on first down on a consistent basis, they're going to be hard to stop. Thats exactly what they done against Union and we couldn't get off the field on those third and 2, third and 3's. Central also hit us for a 60 yard touchdown on third and 30 or third and 40 after a couple sacks and penalties but poor tackling on the part of Union on that play. Richlands will have to contain that three headed monster they have in the backfield. Those backs are quick and physical. They pull those quick little guards and hit your backers right in the mouth every single play. I think Richlands wins a close one but I will not be shocked at all to see Central win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 It’s official now. Friday at 7pm. Thank God. I don’t have to get a divorce for missing my wife’s baby shower Saturday. 😂😂 Gridiron60, UnionBears84, SXSW and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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