tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Maybe Route 67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedblue89 99 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Will he be hired solely as a head coach or is he also a teacher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 9 hours ago, bucfan64 said: ATW BREAKING NEWS ACCORDING TO OUR SOURCES CRAIG PLYMAL IS THE LEADING CANDIDATE FOR THE JOB AT THIS TIME. Is he still AD at Grundy or did he move to Tennessee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Plymal was forced to resign at Grundy over the offseason and went to Tennessee to teach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin_Hoyt 87 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 12:54 PM, bucfan64 said: ATW BREAKING NEWS ACCORDING TO OUR SOURCES CRAIG PLYMAL IS THE LEADING CANDIDATE FOR THE JOB AT THIS TIME. We hope your source(s) is not Coach Tommy “Runs Like A Deer” Crigger. If it is, you are hard up for sources. Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin_Hoyt 87 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 We believe interviews start today for the Richlands Head Football Coaching job today. Uncle Percy was wondering over the weekend on how many of the “experts” on this site had applied? And if so, when they would have to reopen the application process again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Blue72 88 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Cousin_Hoyt said: We believe interviews start today for the Richlands Head Football Coaching job today. Uncle Percy was wondering over the weekend on how many of the “experts” on this site had applied? And if so, when they would have to reopen the application process again? I don't think it matters how many apply, the TCSB more than likely already had someone picked out the next day after Tarter resigned, just waiting to announce after all applications are received to save face. It's just that political in this county school system. It would surprise me if they look at talent or experience, it's usually about, how can I help one of my buddies or family members. Sad but true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 There have been a number of botched athletic hires/decisions at RHS over the past 25 years, will this decision be different??? mv91 and Ryan4VT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPrideNation 82 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Quick question, why are so many people invested in the hiring? I get it that you guys all support these teams when they advance but there just seems to a helluva a lot more people not associated with that program and have an opinion than those that are fans. I don’t see that in other places across the state and was wondering why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, RedPrideNation said: Quick question, why are so many people invested in the hiring? I get it that you guys all support these teams when they advance but there just seems to a helluva a lot more people not associated with that program and have an opinion than those that are fans. I don’t see that in other places across the state and was wondering why? Some of it is good-natured interest, some of it is worry that a good hire will bring back some magic that was present in the early '00's-'10's, and most of it is folks who had their head beat in for years by Richlands finally getting some satisfaction in the fact that the Blue Tornado are down at the moment. mv91, Ryan4VT, SwvaOG and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 25 minutes ago, cityofRaven said: Some of it is good-natured interest, some of it is worry that a good hire will bring back some magic that was present in the early '00's-'10's, and most of it is folks who had their head beat in for years by Richlands finally getting some satisfaction in the fact that the Blue Tornado are down at the moment. This is spot on. cityofRaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwvaOG 601 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I think we see a familiar name for HC (with Blues ties) and some "new blood" at the coordinator positions. By new blood I mean they don't have Richlands ties. If it goes the way I think it might, they'll be just fine and I might just have to get over there to visit more. Full disclosure: I do not have an inside connection in the hiring process. Just reading the tea leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 32 minutes ago, RedPrideNation said: Quick question, why are so many people invested in the hiring? I get it that you guys all support these teams when they advance but there just seems to a helluva a lot more people not associated with that program and have an opinion than those that are fans. I don’t see that in other places across the state and was wondering why? In addition to what @cityofRaven said, there are a lot of traits particular to SWVA that aren't seen in other parts of the state, or country for that matter. We are bonded by a common heritage, and more like family than acquaintances. Take the flooding that devastated the Hurley community in Buchanan Co for example. That town is over 2 hrs away from BSG, but the town/high school organized a food/supply/money drive at the football games to take up donations. This same scene was duplicated at other towns all over SWVA. As for HS football in particular, it's a part of that shared heritage, and while we may be rivals on the field, nobody wants to see another community in a bad situation. When Chris Akers was relieved of his duties at GC, that thread was bigger than this one. We want to see all teams competitive...just not TOO competitive. haha Ryan4VT, Tru Blue72, Mountain Football and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 23 minutes ago, Union_Fan said: When Chris Akers was relieved of his duties at GC, that thread was bigger than this one. Not for long hahaha. This one may just beat it somehow... The biggest difference is that thread took 67 twists and turns, and this one has stayed fairly on point for the most part lol. Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestjohn 90 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Just a rumor, but I heard at Wrestling Match Saturday, Plymal HC, bad decision. Mance OC, good decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPrideNation 82 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I think it’s awesome that this sense of community still exists. Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 It's also one of those programs that on this side of Blacksburg, the name has a prestige around it. So when a Richlands, Graham, Union, JI Burton, Gate City, George Wythe, Galax, etc come open -- people want to see where that is gonna lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ryan4VT said: It's also one of those programs that on this side of Blacksburg, the name has a prestige around it. So when a Richlands, Graham, Union, JI Burton, Gate City, George Wythe, Galax, etc come open -- people want to see where that is gonna lead. Talk about a program that has fallen into disarray, JI Burton. Geez! Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnT+h 9 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Does Burton not have athletes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin_Hoyt 87 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 12:54 PM, bucfan64 said: ATW BREAKING NEWS ACCORDING TO OUR SOURCES CRAIG PLYMAL IS THE LEADING CANDIDATE FOR THE JOB AT THIS TIME. Would that source be Ronnie Davis? Isn’t he one of the applicants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,865 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 4 hours ago, RedPrideNation said: Quick question, why are so many people invested in the hiring? I get it that you guys all support these teams when they advance but there just seems to a helluva a lot more people not associated with that program and have an opinion than those that are fans. I don’t see that in other places across the state and was wondering why? Because we all have each other's backs when we're not playing each other. We all have a vested interested in the situation, really. Tru Blue72, Gridiron60 and RedPrideNation 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,865 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 3 hours ago, honestjohn said: Just a rumor, but I heard at Wrestling Match Saturday, Plymal HC, bad decision. Mance OC, good decision. I heard something totally different...lol. We will all find out soon enough. honestjohn and Gridiron60 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 2 hours ago, TnT+h said: Does Burton not have athletes? Lots of things going on up there. Not having the same level of talent as years past is one issue, but overall, they've simply not been the same since Jimbo was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman 135 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 2 hours ago, TnT+h said: Does Burton not have athletes? No, they have hit the lowest level in 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 482 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 9 hours ago, cityofRaven said: Some of it is good-natured interest, some of it is worry that a good hire will bring back some magic that was present in the early '00's-'10's, and most of it is folks who had their head beat in for years by Richlands finally getting some satisfaction in the fact that the Blue Tornado are down at the moment. Nice to see for a change! 😂 couldn’t resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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