UnionGuy2017 182 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 The Bears come calling to Ernie Hicks. Union seemed greatly improved Friday night compared to the George Wythe benefit game. Although, some of that may be the quality of opponent. I believe this will be a similar game that we are used to seeing between these two. Union may start out in some Trips and spread formations, but they will ultimately win the game in the power T. Interesting enough, Union has only lost to Richlands once since 2012. I’m not sure anyone else has that success against the Tornado since Unions inaugural season in 2011. Bears 38 Richlands 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2553 23 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Both teams seem very much improved. I think the bears will have the advantage but in a close one. Union 38 Richlands 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionGuy2017 182 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, UnionGuy2017 said: The Bears come calling to Ernie Hicks. Union seemed greatly improved Friday night compared to the George Wythe benefit game. Although, some of that may be the quality of opponent. I believe this will be a similar game that we are used to seeing between these two. Union may start out in some Trips and spread formations, but they will ultimately win the game in the power T. Interesting enough, Union has only lost to Richlands once since 2012. I’m not sure anyone else has that success against the Tornado since Unions inaugural season in 2011. Bears 38 Richlands 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 No Way in hades I'm sleeping on Richlands again. I pick Union to win, but not by very much. I'll go Union by 7 to 10 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck_up 18 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Union is way to strong for Richlands. Richlands is trying to go back to smash mouth football, but they are not quite ready to tango with the bears. Union 42 Richlands 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwvaOG 601 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 58 minutes ago, BandanaVTDavis4321 said: No Way in hades I'm sleeping on Richlands again. I pick Union to win, but not by very much. I'll go Union by 7 to 10 points. I’m with you. Should be a good game….better than we thought a week or two ago. Hell, I liked the Blues against GC and I’m gonna stay on that train for an upset pick. Union by 14 is the smart money but “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Okay, left side of brain is screaming at me here…Union by 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austrian Ben Shapiro 66 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Richlands power run will be tested, and we will find out if there is anything resembling a passing game from Richlands. Blues control the clock and keep the ball out of the more talented Bear-paws as much as possible, Union’s talent wins out in the end. Bears 20 Blues 14 in something more reminiscent of the early “The Game” series between these two teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog05-CO2017 102 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 I’m with Bandana, I’m not sleeping on Richlands again, however, union will win this but I believe it’ll be within 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE 239 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Back to normal with these 2. Decided late by one score. JDHoss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDHoss 249 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Smashmouth said: Back to normal with these 2. Decided late by one score. Preferably on the last play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 28-17 Union Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Union wins by 20+... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, GMan said: Union wins by 20+... This. I think the Richlands/Gate City game said more about Gate City than it did Richlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBDevotee 34 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 'Ernie Hicks' is a very tough place for a visiting team to get a win. Union is a deep team and that could be the difference. When they go to the spread with their young receivers, they can bring out eleven different players on defense. Not having kids playing both ways is quite an advantage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 35-14 Union, although GC has improved they’re still not great. I’m not saying they’re terrible but they aren’t a Union. If Union doesn’t have a ton of self inflicted penalties, I see at least a 20 point spread. Richlands is hopefully headed in the right direction but I can’t see them winning this one even at Ernie. I hope I’m wrong about the spread difference , a nail biter would be fabulous for the fans in attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Union wins bye blocking a game winning FG attempt and running it back for the late game win. But wait it gets called back for a holding call and Richlands wins with second attempt. But wait somehow a second is left on clock and Union returns kick for the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, Duke2015 said: Union wins bye blocking a game winning FG attempt and running it back for the late game win. But wait it gets called back for a holding call and Richlands wins with second attempt. But wait somehow a second is left on clock and Union returns kick for the win. We'll dang sure get a holding call:) Mountain Football and Gridiron60 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado 🌪 99 3 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 UVA-O as you will see in a few short weeks our line was back at full strength and bullying people around, can’t wait to see them against the puppy dogs. Your freshman ol will have Creasy running all night. Lobster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 12 hours ago, Tornado 🌪 99 said: UVA-O as you will see in a few short weeks our line was back at full strength and bullying people around, can’t wait to see them against the puppy dogs. Your freshman ol will have Creasy running all night. Delusion is cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 I had to share this. I think the "no artificial noisemakers" is a little much. Liam McPoyle, EH31, stu_bean and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 The Tazewell County Fun Police is cracking down. Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhs_falcon_volfan 39 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 14 hours ago, Tornado 🌪 99 said: UVA-O as you will see in a few short weeks our line was back at full strength and bullying people around, can’t wait to see them against the puppy dogs. Your freshman ol will have Creasy running all night. Are you a student or a player or something? Also didn’t Richlands get in trouble 25-30 years ago for using illegal cleats against a team by Roanoke? oldfool and Deleted Account 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Union_Fan said: I had to share this. I think the "no artificial noisemakers" is a little much. Since Giles plays on Thursday I can loan you a loud noisemaker 👀 EH31 and Union_Fan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionGuy2017 182 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 22 minutes ago, SWVAgridiron said: Since Giles plays on Thursday I can loan you a loud noisemaker 👀 Reminds me of the 17 Appomattox playoff game… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVAgridiron 1,469 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 25 minutes ago, UnionGuy2017 said: Reminds me of the 17 Appomattox playoff game… Something I will never forget. I don’t know if I’ll ever be making that drive to BSG again but it was well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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