Real Sasquatch Posted August 16, 2023 Report Posted August 16, 2023 Bumping this back up as the game draws closer. Bluefield and Graham both scrimmage at Mitchell this week. Bluefield has Abingdon Thursday and Graham has James Monroe on Friday. Gridiron60 and Graham32 2 Quote
Graham32 Posted August 17, 2023 Report Posted August 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Real Sasquatch said: Bumping this back up as the game draws closer. Bluefield and Graham both scrimmage at Mitchell this week. Bluefield has Abingdon Thursday and Graham has James Monroe on Friday. Good measuring stick scrimmage for Graham this week. JM returning a lot of talent. Real Sasquatch and Gridiron60 2 Quote
ghs73 Posted August 18, 2023 Report Posted August 18, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 9:53 PM, Graham32 said: Good measuring stick scrimmage for Graham this week. JM returning a lot of talent. Ca0n you buy tickets at the gate for Graham bear game Quote
CPF Posted August 18, 2023 Report Posted August 18, 2023 Looking like online tickets with very limited tickets at the gate. Quote
ghs73 Posted August 18, 2023 Report Posted August 18, 2023 55 minutes ago, CPF said: Looking like online tickets with very limited tickets at the gate. Where online Quote
Mountain Football Posted August 18, 2023 Report Posted August 18, 2023 Gofan.com and do a search for Bluefield High School Quote
Real Sasquatch Posted August 19, 2023 Report Posted August 19, 2023 This game will not be on nfhs, Will it be on WVmetronews again? Quote
SWVAgridiron Posted August 20, 2023 Report Posted August 20, 2023 Bluefield does not want to go to war with the G-Men…. Graham by 14 Real Sasquatch, Gridiron60 and Graham32 2 1 Quote
Gridiron60 Posted August 20, 2023 Report Posted August 20, 2023 20 minutes ago, SWVAgridiron said: Bluefield does not want to go to war with the G-Men…. Graham by 14 Bluefield always finds a way to keep it close if not win. Simone always has some sort of trickery up his sleeve that catches the GMen off guard. With that said, I hope you’re right 🤞. Quote
cityofRaven Posted August 20, 2023 Report Posted August 20, 2023 22 hours ago, Real Sasquatch said: This game will not be on nfhs, Will it be on WVmetronews again? Video Productions Liam McPoyle 1 Quote
Real Sasquatch Posted August 20, 2023 Report Posted August 20, 2023 47 minutes ago, cityofRaven said: Video Productions Thanks cityofRaven 1 Quote
Gridiron60 Posted August 21, 2023 Report Posted August 21, 2023 The Graham radio guys always do “Keys to the Game” The obvious is be the one with the most points when the clock hits 00:00 but how does each ensure it’s their respective team with the most points? I’ll be curious if y’all’s keys are the same as Mr. Robinson & Mr. Matthews. Keys for Graham? Keys for Bluefield? Quote
GHS89 Posted August 21, 2023 Report Posted August 21, 2023 Gonna be close to 100 here in Central Virginia on Friday and close to 90 in Bluefield. Heck of a day to kick off football. I’m gonna say Graham’s depth and rotation is gonna factor in this one. Gridiron60, Real Sasquatch and Graham32 3 Quote
Real Sasquatch Posted August 21, 2023 Report Posted August 21, 2023 21 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: The Graham radio guys always do “Keys to the Game” The obvious is be the one with the most points when the clock hits 00:00 but how does each ensure it’s their respective team with the most points? I’ll be curious if y’all’s keys are the same as Mr. Robinson & Mr. Matthews. Keys for Graham? Keys for Bluefield? Keys for Graham: Play smart, stay in your lanes, don't make stupid penalties. Get the mental block out of your head, you have beaten this team twice in a row now - Graham is the favorite, they need to believe that. Keys for Bluefield: Capitalize on your possessions, protect the Quarterback and play keep away from Graham. Hold on to the football. VT W1N and Gridiron60 2 Quote
GilesBandanaMan Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) The difference in this game imo is Graham stopping the big play from Bluefield which will give Graham's inexperienced QB time to get comfortable as the season goes along. Meaning....Graham's going to be run heavy early on and that will kill lots of clock and shorten games (clock keeps moving) until the QB and passing game come along. If the game is shortened against an opponent you are probably better than, the last thing you want to do is allow that opponent to score with Big plays. It's unlikely, especially with the loss of Hairston, that Bluefield is simply going to drive the field with 12 to 14 play drives and score on Graham's defense more than 2 times in this game. This means if you're Graham, don't allow the big play. Bluefield will be playing run on defense knowing the QB is young and inexperienced. Graham will have about 3 to 4 occasions in this game where a WR is running completely wide open. Graham needs to go 1 for 2 (50% of these need to be throws that hit the receiver). If Graham does this by not allowing the big play on defense, and they can connect on 50% of what will be 3 or 4 times in this game where a WR is running wide open, they win. If Graham goes 1 for 4 or 0 for 4 on those occasional moments where they have a WR running wide open and the ball doesn't get there or is overthrown, and if Bluefield hits 2 huge big plays to score quick without being forced to drive the field for points, Bluefield will win the game. or the game will go right down to the wire with Bluefield having a chance to win Just my opinions and that opinion is LIMITED. I watched Graham against James Monroe and I watched Bluefield only for a 2 minute or so clip against Staunton, so again I admit, a very limited opinion. Edited August 22, 2023 by BandanaVTDavis4321 Gridiron60 1 Quote
Beaverdad16 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, BandanaVTDavis4321 said: The difference in this game imo is Graham stopping the big play from Bluefield which will give Graham's inexperienced QB time to get comfortable as the season goes along. Meaning....Graham's going to be run heavy early on and that will kill lots of clock and shorten games (clock keeps moving) until the QB and passing game come along. If the game is shortened against an opponent you are probably better than, the last thing you want to do is allow that opponent to score with Big plays. It's unlikely, especially with the loss of Hairston, that Bluefield is simply going to drive the field with 12 to 14 play drives and score on Graham's defense more than 2 times in this game. This means if you're Graham, don't allow the big play. Bluefield will be playing run on defense knowing the QB is young and inexperienced. Graham will have about 3 to 4 occasions in this game where a WR is running completely wide open. Graham needs to go 1 for 2 (50% of these need to be throws that hit the receiver). If Graham does this by not allowing the big play on defense, and they can connect on 50% of what will be 3 or 4 times in this game where a WR is running wide open, they win. If Graham goes 1 for 4 or 0 for 4 on those occasional moments where they have a WR running wide open and the ball doesn't get there or is overthrown, and if Bluefield hits 2 huge big plays to score quick without being forced to drive the field for points, Bluefield will win the game. or the game will go right down to the wire with Bluefield having a chance to win Just my opinions and that opinion is LIMITED. I watched Graham against James Monroe and I watched Bluefield only for a 2 minute or so clip against Staunton, so again I admit, a very limited opinion. This analysis is spot on. Good ole Freddy always has a trick play or two up his sleeve. For Graham to win, they have to stop the big play. That’s what kept Bluefield in the game last year when Graham should have shut them down. A 27-12 lead at halftime shouldn’t end in a 29-25 win, even though Graham won. Bluefield always has the mental advantage for whatever reason. Palmer has done a good job at changing that aspect. Graham has to get over the fact that the team lining up against them has that beaver on the jersey. VT W1N, GilesBandanaMan and Gridiron60 3 Quote
SWVAgridiron Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 Graham needs to make some risky/gutsy calls. Like doing a fake punt on 4th and 20 on their side of the field like they did against Ridgeview last season 😂 Graham32 1 Quote
Gridiron60 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, SWVAgridiron said: Graham needs to make some risky/gutsy calls. Like doing a fake punt on 4th and 20 on their side of the field like they did against Ridgeview last season 😂 Central Woodstock returned that favor on behalf of the Wolfpack. Talk about gutsy but they got the first down! In the end it didn’t help them but it was a great play! Graham32, SWVAgridiron, pdfan and 1 other 4 Quote
GHS89 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 I think Graham has the people to match big plays. What Graham needs to do is lean on them every play. If you are bigger and stronger you lean on your opponent the whole time. Make them feel the mismatch every play. Graham has a young QB. You protect him by not putting him in a position to win the game for you, and not putting him in a position where he can loose it for you. He’ll come along. Beaverdad16, Gridiron60, Graham32 and 2 others 5 Quote
Real Sasquatch Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 On 8/20/2023 at 3:50 PM, cityofRaven said: Video Productions Just saw a Facebook post that the game will be broadcast on video productions. Quote
Dobb83 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 rumor is the floyd kid has moved back to bluefield wv and didnt play in the two scrimmages for graham. can anyone confirm if they heard the same thing? would be a loss for graham and a gain for the beavers if true. Quote
Gridiron60 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Dobb83 said: rumor is the floyd kid has moved back to bluefield wv and didnt play in the two scrimmages for graham. can anyone confirm if they heard the same thing? would be a loss for graham and a gain for the beavers if true. He’s at Graham. Quote
CPF Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, Dobb83 said: rumor is the floyd kid has moved back to bluefield wv and didnt play in the two scrimmages for graham. can anyone confirm if they heard the same thing? would be a loss for graham and a gain for the beavers if true. Played in both scrimmages Graham32 1 Quote
Dobb83 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, CPF said: Played in both scrimmages ok, thanks Quote
Graham32 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Posted August 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Dobb83 said: ok, thanks Floyd actually caught a TD pass against JM last week. Solid kid. Quote
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