Real Sasquatch 1,865 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 How does everybody see this one going? Union exposed some defensive issues for Graham. It will be interesting to see how the defense responds after they spent a lot of time on the field against Union and gave up a lot of yards on the ground and we know that Galax always has a good rushing attack. Optimal62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 I’m watching Galax/Radford tonight in NFHS. No offense to the Maroon Tide but Galax ain’t a Union. I’m not saying it’s a cakewalk for Graham. It won’t be but I guarantee they’ll be some adjustments and defense will show improvement over this week. We had some that didn’t want any part of Union & the D staff needs to toughen those boys up, lol. I’m not naming names or numbers. starcityfootballfan and Real Sasquatch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Gridiron60 said: I’m watching Galax/Radford tonight in NFHS. No offense to the Maroon Tide but Galax ain’t a Union. I’m not saying it’s a cakewalk for Graham. It won’t be but I guarantee they’ll be some adjustments and defense will show improvement over this week. Graham will win by 17+ 02GW12 and Real Sasquatch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimal62 178 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Galax is a very young team this year, Graham has a huge advantage for sure but Galax is Galax. Should be a fun game. Real Sasquatch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairlawncat 252 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 I saw Galax and Graham 2 weeks ago on NFHS and Graham last night in person and Galax tonight in person. I think Graham will be tough to beat. Galax's rush defense up front/on the ball might be as good as Union's, but Union's back 7 is better and Union's OL is better including the running back for Union. The QB for Galax is really good. No offense to Graham's QB, Union's QB, and even my own QB at Radford, but I think the kid at Galax is equally as good as all three. Galax is a tough bunch, but I would have a hard time picking against the G-Men. As good as Glenvar and Radford are on the line of scrimmage, Graham is a whole other beat on the line of scrimmage. Just like Union pushed Graham off the ball on O, Graham also did the same thing to Union with their OL shoving Union's DL back a time or two. I favor Graham here, but no quit in the Maroon Tide. Those guys come in and think they are winning every game they play. Tough outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Graham by about 3 scores. Galax is a good Class A school, but they don’t have the horses this year to keep up with the speed. starcityfootballfan, FoxTrot, Real Sasquatch and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starcityfootballfan 517 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 20 hours ago, SWVAgridiron said: Graham will win by 17+ 🤞 Real Sasquatch and Gridiron60 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Graham & Galax have played 7 times since 1940, Galax leads the series 5-2. @Bluefield researcher you seriously have a labor of love with all these stats you’ve compiled. Mountain Football and GMan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-oo- 146 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Anyone know if Xavier "The Machine" Lomax transferred to Galax? If not, Graham by more than 1 but less than 73 Graham - 46 Galax - 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger danger 41 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 FYI----- anybody planning to make the trip to Galax, get there early. Visitor seating is very small. Probably only seats about 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Stranger danger said: FYI----- anybody planning to make the trip to Galax, get there early. Visitor seating is very small. Probably only seats about 200. No kidding?!?! That's not much. Then again did we have 200 at Mitchell against Union not counting the band?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Mountain Football said: No kidding?!?! That's not much. Then again did we have 200 at Mitchell against Union not counting the band?? Seemed like you guys had a decent crowd for a Thursday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, goose111874 said: Seemed like you guys had a decent crowd for a Thursday night. We did. I think COVID is keeping people at home. Understandably so. Union had a good crowd at the game too. How was the work attendance on Friday morning? Lol. That had to be rough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Yeah it was rough I didn't get home till 12:00 Mountain Football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 It'll be closer than some think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 minute ago, GMan said: It'll be closer than some think... I really think so too. For one Graham coming off a win against Union could very easily overlook Galax. And secondly Galax is another team that is strong and will run it down our throat if we don't figure something out on physicality. GMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mountain Football said: I really think so too. For one Graham coming off a win against Union could very easily overlook Galax. And secondly Galax is another team that is strong and will run it down our throat if we don't figure something out on physicality. They won't overlook galax Mountain Football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 37-21 GMen in nothing close to a blowout, but not close to a close game either, but a respectable win where Galax makes it far closer than many think. Galx will have a hard time covering Graham's receivers. They've seen nothing so far to Graham's speed at WR (including Radford and Glenvar) and it's not just Bradshaw, they have multiple speed guys going out for passes spreading the field (ask Union). Galax will play surprisingly well against Graham's run, but Graham will hit some homeruns in the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimal62 178 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimal62 178 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 6 hours ago, vtdavis4321 said: 37-21 GMen in nothing close to a blowout, but not close to a close game either, but a respectable win where Galax makes it far closer than many think. Galx will have a hard time covering Graham's receivers. They've seen nothing so far to Graham's speed at WR (including Radford and Glenvar) and it's not just Bradshaw, they have multiple speed guys going out for passes spreading the field (ask Union). Galax will play surprisingly well against Graham's run, but Graham will hit some homeruns in the passing game. I think you are spot on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPF 409 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 22 hours ago, GMan said: It'll be closer than some think... If Dixon was still there maybe. But he's not. Graham big..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,865 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 It will be an interesting matchup. The last couple of years that Graham spent in the Mountain Empire District was Tony's first couple of years as head coach. I think Tony is 2-0 as a head coach against Galax. I don't think Graham had beaten Galax before that as a member of the MED. I do believe Graham wins this one, but Galax is a hard nosed team that runs the ball well. Graham had trouble defending the run against Union. Graham has good linebackers, but they played too close to the line of scrimmage, got caught up in traffic and over-pursued a lot. There were a lot of broken tackles as well. If that stuff hasn't been cleaned up somewhat, this game will be much closer than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie Bound 107 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Two great programs! However, Graham will be to strong for Galax. starcityfootballfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 16 hours ago, CPF said: If Dixon was still there maybe. But he's not. Graham big..... It wouldn't matter. Galax had those wins over Graham when Graham had what might be it's lowest 10 year stretch in its history while Galax was likely having its best stretch in school history. Does it matter? Not really. Those wins by Galax still count, but Graham since about 2016ish is back to being the Graham of usual and even with Dixon, 8 out of 10 years, Graham's gonna win. Galax dodged 3 losses to Graham from 2018, 19, and spring of 21. Topper22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 I saw Radford/GC. Bobcats' line was weak. If Galax's strength is their line this year, and they barely beat Radford, I don't see Graham having any issues with this game. Galax has been a very strong/solid program for over a decade now, but Dixon is gone now, and I think we're still a year a way to seeing what the Tide is going to be under Allen. Graham 42 Galax 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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