Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 I really see this as the game of the regular season in region D! Graham hasn’t quite started clicking on all cylinders. They’ve got a lot of sloppiness to fix in my opinion. I think Clements playing Friday is probably still a big question mark. He still seems hurt to me just watching him walk. Losing Hughes is major. Union seems to be getting better each week and held their own with SH until 4thQ. Both teams have some talented skill players. We’ll see how line play matches up. This may come down to big plays & who has fewest mistakes. Both teams can be penalty ridden at times. Union could end Graham’s 33 game regular season streak. It promises to be a barn burner and a test for each team. I’m going to say whoever loses has a high probability of winning Region D, lol! All of this could be 100% off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionGuy2017 182 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 I feel like the biggest advantage Union has in this game is losing to Science Hill last night. Science hill has more team speed than Graham, and that is NO slight to Graham as they probably have the most team speed in 2A. But man, SH was different. Reminds me of those vintage Appomattox teams. When Union gets to Bluefield they will not be shocked by the lineplay, physicality and speed due to last nights experience. if clements doesn’t play, I favor Union by a TD. If he does, and is 100%, I think it is a true toss up that will be decided by 2-3 plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Toss up game imo and I think Graham or Union are the 2 best Class 2 teams in VA, both slightly ahead of Appo and Radford right now, with Radford and Appo both having the ability to beat Graham and Union, but I think both schools (Graham and Union) are 7-9 pts better than Appo/Radford, and after Appo/Radford, there's a major falloff across the state of VA in Class 2 Unionn has had 5 teams since 2011ish that have been just as talented across the board (all 22 starters), but what makes this team different imo? The QB. Completely changes their offensive ability/presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham32 335 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 This game is going to come down to about 5 plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 I'm hoping that the Bears are healthy and healed up come Friday. Had a couple in street clothes for the SH game and a couple more banged up after. Looking for another exciting game. Injuries on both sides will be key. Both teams appear to be very evenly matched, overall. Not as much of a contrast in styles as years past. If Union controls the speed of the GMen as well as they did SH, and play as tough on the line, Bears win. Do it not, and it will be a long ride home to BSG. As of now, weather looks perfect. Hope it stays that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Union_Fan said: I'm hoping that the Bears are healthy and healed up come Friday. Had a couple in street clothes for the SH game and a couple more banged up after. Looking for another exciting game. Injuries on both sides will be key. Both teams appear to be very evenly matched, overall. Not as much of a contrast in styles as years past. If Union controls the speed of the GMen as well as they did SH, and play as tough on the line, Bears win. Do it not, and it will be a long ride home to BSG. As of now, weather looks perfect. Hope it stays that way. I got a feeling Union wins in a close one. Obviously, I hope I’m wrong and it’s a long ride back to BSG , lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Clements is the key I think. If he plays, Graham wins by a couple scores. He’s that good. If he’s still out, it’s a toss up. Graham has home field so I’d still favor them by a score or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Updated Calpreps from last night's games projects Graham 21, Union 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 23 minutes ago, GilesDavis4321 said: Updated Calpreps from last night's games projects Graham 21, Union 13 I’m saying 21-20 , toss up! 🤞I’m hearing Clements is going to be out again. Not sure if that’s true. BandanaVTDavis4321 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 51 minutes ago, Gridiron60 said: I got a feeling Union wins in a close one. Obviously, I hope I’m wrong and it’s a long ride back to BSG , lol! I'm ok with you being right! Haha Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, Gridiron60 said: I’m saying 21-20 , toss up! 🤞I’m hearing Clements is going to be out again. Not sure if that’s true. If its 21-20 y’all win cause we can’t kick to save our lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-oo- 146 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 For those of you that are interested in this kind of thing. Graham has won 33 regular season games in a row. The last time they lost? 2019. September. Week 4. Mitchell Stadium. Against Union This Friday 2023. September. Week 4. Mitchell Stadium. Against Union That being said. To be the man you gotta beat the man. Graham wins 17-13 Gridiron60 and Graham32 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionGuy2017 182 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, -oo- said: For those of you that are interested in this kind of thing. Graham has won 33 regular season games in a row. The last time they lost? 2019. September. Week 4. Mitchell Stadium. Against Union This Friday 2023. September. Week 4. Mitchell Stadium. Against Union That being said. To be the man you gotta beat the man. Graham wins 17-13 Really incredible streak there, let’s be honest. Union came close to getting them the next regular season game at Mitchell. Lost by a point in the fall of 21. A fumble inside the 10 with 5ish minutes to go in the game really cost Union a chance that night. Here’s to hoping we finish the job this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,868 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 It will come down to the bus drivers Gridiron60, Hokie Bound, Duke2015 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, Real Sasquatch said: It will come down to the bus drivers Always does 😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, Real Sasquatch said: It will come down to the bus drivers Can’t touch unions bus driver the guy has skills Real Sasquatch and Graham32 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPF 409 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 56 minutes ago, UnionGuy2017 said: Really incredible streak there, let’s be honest. Union came close to getting them the next regular season game at Mitchell. Lost by a point in the fall of 21. A fumble inside the 10 with 5ish minutes to go in the game really cost Union a chance that night. Here’s to hoping we finish the job this time! Very close.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,868 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 The uniform color will also play a factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 29 minutes ago, Real Sasquatch said: The uniform color will also play a factor Whatever they wore last year, wear again…no yellow on yellow 🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,868 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Just now, Gridiron60 said: Whatever they wore last year, wear again…no yellow on yellow 🤮 Yeah, if they wear yellow then the yellow jerseys and white pants works pretty good or the yellow jerseys and maroon pants. But yellow on yellow is jinxed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 54 minutes ago, Real Sasquatch said: The uniform color will also play a factor Won’t matter I just drove by the school bus driver was already filling the gas tanks. Heard he’s even practicing hot wiring the bus in case he loses the keys. Real Sasquatch and Gridiron60 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 54 minutes ago, Duke2015 said: Won’t matter I just drove by the school bus driver was already filling the gas tanks. Heard he’s even practicing hot wiring the bus in case he loses the keys. Remind him not to bring a drone or his Segway and he needs to bring his snack in a clear bag. 😂 Duke2015, goose111874 and Mountain Football 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,868 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 9 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: Remind him not to bring a drone or his Segway and he needs to bring his snack in a clear bag. 😂 He may need to sneak in an umbrella. Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Very good chance that the winner of this game will be the host of game 2 (IF....IF these 2 teams meet in the Region D Title Game). If the Bears win, strong chance Graham would have to travel to the Park come playoff time. If Graham wins, it's almost a guarantee approaching nearly 100% that they would host the Region D Title game, if they win the first 2 in the playoffs. Lots of season left and lots of ifs. Ridgeview is the one variable that could ruin the party for Unon. If you're Union, the goal is to not play Ridgeview two times, so getting that 1 seed in the playoffs could be huge. Lots on the line in Bluefield next weekend. Should be one heck of a football game between two juggernauts. Appomattox. Again, lots of ifs. If Appo wins their region, the Union Graham game this weekend again looms larrge. If the Bears and GMen meet in the Region Title Game, you want to host and not travel to Appo who will likely finish 8-2. They are 0-2 now, but will likely win their last 8, and an 8-2 Appo likely will outpoint an 8-2 Union or possibly even a 9-1 Graham. In Region C, of course, Radford and Glenvar are trying to ruin the party for Appo. The point I'm making is this. The kids playing in this game care about one thing. Winning the game this upcoming weekend. But for fans, this game actually has huge significiance regarding power points/hosting inside Region D, and for whoever wins Region D regarding whether they are hosting in the semi's or traveling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBDevotee 34 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Bullitt Park opened in 1935 and Michell stadium in 1936 - these venues and their spectators have been witness to countless great football games and countless great football players. I believe this Friday night will add to both lists! Mountain Football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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