Optimal62 178 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 OK for the uneducated (me). Why is Central called the Walmart warriors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single_A_Fan 30 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 24 minutes ago, Optimal62 said: OK for the uneducated (me). Why is Central called the Walmart warriors? Wise Central High School was built on the hill where the town's new Walmart also is. Optimal62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercloud 179 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: Not sure about that but here’s a nice article related to another coach & Coach Owens. https://www.heraldcourier.com/sports/vhsl-playoff-football-primer-wise-county-central-boss-luke-owens/article_a3a771a4-0f2b-11ea-9818-3bbcfae7bffa.html That' s Jason Witten's brother isn't it. Grandsons of Dave Rider who played his high school football with Carlock. Edited November 26, 2019 by thundercloud error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie777 72 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Central wins this one 35-34. Graham commits costly turnovers and Central takes advantage. Central controls the clock by long drives. Central qb has a big day thru the air and on the ground. Should be a great game. Gridiron60 and Warriors_XO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, Hokie777 said: Central wins this one 35-34. Graham commits costly turnovers and Central takes advantage. Central controls the clock by long drives. Central qb has a big day thru the air and on the ground. Should be a great game. Graham hasn’t allowed anyone since first Union game to put up those kinds of points. I’m not saying Central cannot do it but it would surprise me if they put up 35 against Graham if Graham’s defense plays like they did against Union Friday night. Tru Blue 72 and BBHoops_18 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie1Pokie 350 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, thundercloud said: That' s Jason Witten's brother isn't it. Grandsons of Dave Rider who played his high school football with Carlock. Yep, Shawn played at VaTech. Dave Rider was a man among boys at Big Creek High. He started I think 3 years at WVU and played on both sides of the ball at WVU. Dave Rider is considered by many, the best to ever play at Big Creek High even though it produced Bob Gresham.. That's the same High School that produced the Homer Hickam who was one of the "Rocket Boys," and NFL former RB Bob Gresham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,865 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Im going to say Graham 38-14. Graham is a well-oiled machine right now. The defense has been on point and are looking like last years state title teams defense. They have a decent chance of bringing back another title this season, IF they keep their focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, Real Sasquatch said: Im going to say Graham 38-14. Graham is a well-oiled machine right now. The defense has been on point and are looking like last years state title teams defense. They have a decent chance of bringing back another title this season, IF they keep their focus. If I were a betting man, I’d bet Tony Palmer and his coaching staff will have those boys all kinds of focused! It’s takes them half a season to get everything in gear but once they get going, they’re as you say, a well-oiled machine. It was like that last year and pretty much this year. It’s a one game season each week! Lose focus, season ends! I’d say GMen will be well prepared. It’s hopefully a great game worthy of a Regional Championship~ 🏈🏆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,555 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Optimal62 said: OK for the uneducated (me). Why is Central called the Walmart warriors? The school is literally built on top of a Walmart (among many other shops/restaurants). If you're in the parking lot walking into the Walmart -- you can look above the roof and see the scoreboard for Central's field. So they get that nickname quite often. You'll also hear them made fun of because (I believe) their school is technically built in Norton and not Wise. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that part. Optimal62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 19 hours ago, GMan said: Some people take things way too seriously... And now, someone from Norton tried to login to my account. Hey UVAO, you're the lawyer around here, can that be considered attempted breaking and entering, do we have a legal case...asking for a friend... Quote Hi GMan, We have detected 3 failed log in attempts to your account from Norton, Virginia, 24273, United States. If this wasn't you, someone else may be trying to access your account. These log in attempts were unsuccessful. You may however want to change your password for greater security, especially if you use the same password on other websites. If this was you, you can safely ignore this email and you will be able to sign in again at 11/25/2019 10:20 PM. Gridiron60, Gunz9 and Deleted Account 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#BBN 128 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Central has improved as the season has progressed. They have 3 running backs that are capable of breaking a big run at any point and time. Crabtree and Bolling both are special backs and a key to Centrals success. Not sure of the other kids name that plays RB, but he is a hard nosed kid that runs downhill as well. The passing game is not the best I have ever seen, but can't produce a few plays here and there. As much as I would like to see Central win, I think experience steps in and leads Graham to the win. Central is young, and has made a statement this year, and will be a very exciting team to watch for the next few years. With that being said I am gonna go with Graham 35 Central 20. Good Luck to both teams, and I hope and pray its a clean, injury free ball game! Gridiron60 and Hokie777 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie777 72 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 14 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: Graham hasn’t allowed anyone since first Union game to put up those kinds of points. I’m not saying Central cannot do it but it would surprise me if they put up 35 against Graham if Graham’s defense plays like they did against Union Friday night. Football is freaky! You may dominate one week and self destruct the following week. Graham is playing great ball and so is Central.. Graham is heavily favored.. but I think that helps the Central mindset. Union and Ridgeview were both heavily favored over Central and Central won.. Should be interesting game! Happy Thanksgiving to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Graham will win big. Next year though look out for Central they will be team to beat in my opinion. Sorry Union folks as long as we have no passing threat we're not gonna be any better then this year. I hate to see Central on top but next 2 years are theirs in district play and maybe state. CriticalNoise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, goose111874 said: Graham will win big. Next year though look out for Central they will be team to beat in my opinion. Sorry Union folks as long as we have no passing threat we're not gonna be any better then this year. I hate to see Central on top but next 2 years are theirs in district play and maybe state. I know that Travis has a run first mentality, and I do agree that you have to be able to run the ball to be successful. However, we have the ability to be a very balanced team IF the right personnel are utilized appropriately. I don't believe in letting a senior or junior start over a more talented underclassman just because. I think you have to put the best players on the field regardless of their age. I remember our running game being stalled against Lee in 2013 because of a senior guard that simply couldn't block the guy in front of him. They put the kid, who had started at guard the year before, in his place and magically we were able to move the ball. I understand trying to build depth and the mindset of not having kids go both ways, but sometimes a tired 2 way starter is still better than a fresh one way player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 9 hours ago, GMan said: And now, someone from Norton tried to login to my account. Hey UVAO, you're the lawyer around here, can that be considered attempted breaking and entering, do we have a legal case...asking for a friend... Any punishment you would administer would be worse than what the legal system could dole out. 😎 ghs73 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Blue 72 423 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 As I stated in a previous post, I'll pull for whoever wins the region, but for now I'll pull for the SWD champion and being away from my desk the next few days, I'll go ahead and say Graham's talent wins this one going away. Graham 42--Central 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Union_Fan said: I know that Travis has a run first mentality, and I do agree that you have to be able to run the ball to be successful. However, we have the ability to be a very balanced team IF the right personnel are utilized appropriately. I don't believe in letting a senior or junior start over a more talented underclassman just because. I think you have to put the best players on the field regardless of their age. I remember our running game being stalled against Lee in 2013 because of a senior guard that simply couldn't block the guy in front of him. They put the kid, who had started at guard the year before, in his place and magically we were able to move the ball. I understand trying to build depth and the mindset of not having kids go both ways, but sometimes a tired 2 way starter is still better than a fresh one way player. When I'm calling out the passing attack I'm referring to 1 player but didn't wanna say his name because some people have defended him all year but they're seeing something I'm not CriticalNoise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Union_Fan said: I know that Travis has a run first mentality, and I do agree that you have to be able to run the ball to be successful. However, we have the ability to be a very balanced team IF the right personnel are utilized appropriately. I don't believe in letting a senior or junior start over a more talented underclassman just because. I think you have to put the best players on the field regardless of their age. I remember our running game being stalled against Lee in 2013 because of a senior guard that simply couldn't block the guy in front of him. They put the kid, who had started at guard the year before, in his place and magically we were able to move the ball. I understand trying to build depth and the mindset of not having kids go both ways, but sometimes a tired 2 way starter is still better than a fresh one way player. Your right about the juniors and seniors thing for sure. Spears was by far the best QB we had and he didn't even play there until his Sr. season when we all knew he was better. Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, goose111874 said: When I'm calling out the passing attack I'm referring to 1 player but didn't wanna say his name because some people have defended him all year but they're seeing something I'm not I see flashes, but overall I see what you're seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Someone mentioned to me Graham will at least go to state because every team Union loses to usually wins state or at least makes it. I know Graham won last year and Appomattox twice for sure and I think glenvar and Clarke co. made it to state not sure about them though, so your welcome Graham. Mountain Football and Real Sasquatch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, goose111874 said: Someone mentioned to me Graham will at least go to state because every team Union loses to usually wins state or at least makes it. I know Graham won last year and Appomattox twice for sure and I think glenvar and Clarke co. made it to state not sure about them though, so your welcome Graham. We can't thank you enough!! Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 42 minutes ago, goose111874 said: I think glenvar and Clarke co. made it to state not sure about them though, so your welcome Graham. Glenvar did win state that year in 2014 after avoiding a near upset to Union. Appomattox beat Clarke in the 2015 state game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 38 minutes ago, Mountain Football said: We can't thank you enough!! Your welcome guys Mountain Football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, SWVAgridiron said: Glenvar did win state that year in 2014 after avoiding a near upset to Union. Appomattox beat Clarke in the 2015 state game. I thought Clarke lost but wasn't sure about Glenvar. Maybe next year u all can repay us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,865 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 Fellas, I just finished watching Appo vs. Glenvar and I think whoever comes out of D has a good chance to beat Appo. I think the top 5 or 6 teams in D could compete with Appo and Gretna this year. They are solid and have a good defense, but Glenvar's offense is very vanilla. I like our chances boys!! Whoever comes out of D, we need to show up loud and proud down at Appo (or Gretna) next week. Hokie777 and redtiger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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