Queue 20 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Do we need the CIA (well...I have thoughts on that by itself -- but that's another topic... 😏 ) -- but do we need them to get info on what the Jackets are like this year?? Haven't heard much other than they're not usually that much trouble in the modern day. Still, don't mean this year's squad can't be cagier than what we saw out of Richlands. So: If we play as well as last night (minus a key miscue or two) -- do we handle Middlesboro equally as well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan88 117 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 I don’t really know how good Middlesboro is this year. I know they have fielded some great teams. Gate City I would say can beat Middlesboro at home. Away? Gate City will be down 14-0 as soon as they get off the bus. The refs in Kentucky, especially Middlesboro, are extremely biased. GC is lucky to be playing Middlesboro at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionGuy2017 182 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Middlesboro has had a resurgence in recent years. They also beat Harlan County a couple weeks ago so they shouldn’t be a slouch. Gate City by 10-14 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queue 20 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Also guessing they're gonna be pretty chatty. https://www.wymt.com/2023/08/21/mboro-ad-releases-statement-after-video-spreads-social-media/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Thank goodness things weren't filmed when we rode the bus home after games Hokie Bound, cityofRaven and Gridiron60 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Middlesboro beats Garrard County yesterday by a score of 14-13. They are 2 and 0 on the season. Middlesboro last year lost to Shelby Valley in the playoffs by 1 touchdown. Shelby Valley when on to lose to the eventual state champion Beechwood by 5 touchdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 11 hours ago, redtiger said: Thank goodness things weren't filmed when we rode the bus home after games People act shocked when these type of things happen. I don’t know why. These things have always happened, There just weren’t cell phones and social media. Teenagers brains haven’t fully developed and they’re dumb. It seems every season some team has players that post something dumb on social media. I dare say the stunt that got some Graham player’s suspensions last year is the reason Tazewell County has a stricter cell phone policy this year. Tiger 2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan88 117 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: People act shocked when these type of things happen. I don’t know why. These things have always happened, There just weren’t cell phones and social media. Teenagers brains haven’t fully developed and they’re dumb. It seems every season some team has players that post something dumb on social media. I dare say the stunt that got some Graham player’s suspensions last year is the reason Tazewell County has a stricter cell phone policy this year. Actions do have consequences (I know you didn’t say otherwise). I remember in 1997, Powell Valley vs Appalachia. Both were 9-0. That game was circled on everyone’s calendars since the season prior. Powell Valley won 20-14. So PV got the 10-0 and Appy 9-1. Well after the game that night there was a few PV players who made a tape in the locker room, smoking victory cigars and they were talking some smack about some Appalachia players. All the Appalachia people acted shocked and such. It blew up. A lot of people didn’t realize that some Appalachia players sent Julius Jones a similar video the year before that and nothing was said. 🤷♂️ Both teams’ players had been doing stuff similar to that for ages. I think PV had some players suspended for the first playoff game. That didn’t make a difference anyway as PV made short work of Coeburn. Stuff like that has gone on for ages and it will continue. In my opinion, there’s no room for behavior like that and there should be some sort of consequence. No less than an apology made by the offenders and no more than half to a full game suspension. Mountain Football and Gridiron60 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 12 hours ago, BearsFan88 said: Actions do have consequences (I know you didn’t say otherwise). I remember in 1997, Powell Valley vs Appalachia. Both were 9-0. That game was circled on everyone’s calendars since the season prior. Powell Valley won 20-14. So PV got the 10-0 and Appy 9-1. Well after the game that night there was a few PV players who made a tape in the locker room, smoking victory cigars and they were talking some smack about some Appalachia players. All the Appalachia people acted shocked and such. It blew up. A lot of people didn’t realize that some Appalachia players sent Julius Jones a similar video the year before that and nothing was said. 🤷♂️ Both teams’ players had been doing stuff similar to that for ages. I think PV had some players suspended for the first playoff game. That didn’t make a difference anyway as PV made short work of Coeburn. Stuff like that has gone on for ages and it will continue. In my opinion, there’s no room for behavior like that and there should be some sort of consequence. No less than an apology made by the offenders and no more than half to a full game suspension. I could be wrong but wasn’t it a little worse than smack talk that was the issue. Can’t remember the exact details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Duke2015 said: I could be wrong but wasn’t it a little worse than smack talk that was the issue. Can’t remember the exact details Unless im mistaken at least one player said they were going to "kill" an opposing player and a parent took that as a literal threat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 There's a video on YouTube from back then when WCYB was covering it. I think the grandfather of one of the players said he was concerned over the threat. redtiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 It was Travis Wells grandfather. Travis Wells sure wasnt the quietest feller on the football field. GC_Quincy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Middlesboro was pretty solid in 2013, but their refs were much tougher. Just be glad this one's at home Devils' fans. Go ahead and start looking for a replacement before you regret going there next year. Don't know what the 'Jackets bring to the table these days, but look for a testy bunch if GC is winning. Go Devils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Union_Fan said: Middlesboro was pretty solid in 2013, but their refs were much tougher. Just be glad this one's at home Devils' fans. Go ahead and start looking for a replacement before you regret going there next year. Don't know what the 'Jackets bring to the table these days, but look for a testy bunch if GC is winning. Go Devils! You mean calling 3 personal fouls and penalizing a team 45 yards on one play isn’t normal lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 21 minutes ago, Duke2015 said: You mean calling 3 personal fouls and penalizing a team 45 yards on one play isn’t normal lol!!! In Kentucky it is! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swvaballclub 3 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Think Middlesboro edges this one out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Union_Fan said: In Kentucky it is! 🙂 3 worst places I’ve seen officiating is Letcher Breathitt and Middlesboro. Seems to be a problem in Ky. The games I’ve been to in Tn. haven’t ever seen an issue with them. Still think Letcher is the worst I’ve seen though with Union having to score about 5 TDs on one drive before the refs finally gave up Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan88 117 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 1:54 AM, Duke2015 said: I could be wrong but wasn’t it a little worse than smack talk that was the issue. Can’t remember the exact details I forgot about that part. The threat. It was a stupid move on the players’ parts that were involved. I think a lot will agree. Illustrates my point that there should be consequences for actions and most incidents like this should require no less than an apology by the offenders and no more than a game’s suspension. The latter was the consequence for 10 players. But this is Gate City’s thread. Just completely outplay any Kentucky team. Leave no doubt that you are the better team. In that case the bad calls shouldn’t necessarily do you in. In Kentucky if the game and score are close enough then you can bet that the refs will try to swing it in favor of the home team and you lose on a bogus call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 I think GC is the better team and should win at home if they execute as they have been. Good thing its not in KY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swva_havok_fan 1,261 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 I went to the Middlesboro and Harlan County game. Middlesboro is solid but not great. I think Gate City wins this one by two scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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