JDHoss 249 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 As some of you know, I live in south Florida and take in a ton of games (28 this season) due to games on Thursdays and Fridays because of shared stadiums and referee shortages. This year, I saw 32 different teams, and while all but 5 of those teams would solidly thump or mercy rule Graham and Union, there are NONE of those teams who play with the passion those kids played with today, and there is NO place down there that is in the same universe in terms of game atmosphere as what I saw today. I wish I had a video of it to show those people. redtiger, Union_Fan, Unchained and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, JDHoss said: As some of you know, I live in south Florida and take in a ton of games (28 this season) due to games on Thursdays and Fridays because of shared stadiums and referee shortages. This year, I saw 32 different teams, and while all but 5 of those teams would solidly thump or mercy rule Graham and Union, there are NONE of these teams who played with the passion those kids played with today, and there is NO place down there that is in the same universe in terms of game atmosphere as what I saw today. I wish I had a video of it to show those people. There's no place like Bullitt Park! I like ragging the Union folks about the train horn but it's all in fun. I was rather impressed by Graham contingency. We're usually a quiet bunch but I think Bullitt Park atmosphere inspired the GMen faithful to get a little bit rowdy! I agree, both teams played with passion & have their all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE 239 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 They can't be loud at home, might as well do it on the road. Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham32 335 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 9 hours ago, JDHoss said: As some of you know, I live in south Florida and take in a ton of games (28 this season) due to games on Thursdays and Fridays because of shared stadiums and referee shortages. This year, I saw 32 different teams, and while all but 5 of those teams would solidly thump or mercy rule Graham and Union, there are NONE of those teams who play with the passion those kids played with today, and there is NO place down there that is in the same universe in terms of game atmosphere as what I saw today. I wish I had a video of it to show those people. Graham vs Union yesterday was hands down one of the best football games I’ve been to. The momentum swings and roller coaster of emotions all game long was unbelievable. JDHoss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRich 86 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 They should play in Appy. Bullit park isn't producing champions anymore. BearsFan88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan88 117 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 minute ago, RichRich said: They should play in Appy. Bullit park isn't producing champions anymore. And Riggs stadium is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham32 335 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, RichRich said: They should play in Appy. Bullit park isn't producing champions anymore. What an idiotic comment. Unchained 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRich 86 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, Graham32 said: What an idiotic comment. Prove me wrong. How many times save they came up thort there in last 12 yrs or so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRich 86 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 21 minutes ago, BearsFan88 said: And Riggs stadium is? It should get the opportunity to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 55 minutes ago, RichRich said: They should play in Appy. Bullit park isn't producing champions anymore. Appalachia hasn’t produced a champion in any manner since 1997. Union won a 2D title on the road in 2021 and at home in 2017. Those aren’t championships? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRich 86 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Ah yes on the road Appalachia had a total different atmosphere. If it was a night game you probably leaving without your tailgate or hubcaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE 239 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 would be a nice tribute to the to the other half of the contributing community, but what do you do about seating? no way you sit together (soccer). considering the old man in yellow flying the 2-finger salute for whatever reason yesterday, it would/could be just as bad if not worse. bullitt park is a special place, but considering the history, it's not been as special to Union as it was to PV or even App for that matter. I don't think Union's issue of getting out of the region will be solved by switching venues. That gap is wider than 4 miles between stadiums, and shows no sign of slowing down until WV expands to encompass Graham. They're consistent as any program ever was. Their play is nearing what PV and App did in the 90's like it or not. If they can pull it off again this season, then it's dang close. RichRich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRich 86 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Graham32 said: What an idiotic comment. You sound like you are scared to go Appy Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf1207 239 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Having been to 2 games and a bluegrass event there this year. Bullet park is where Union should be, but the next major investment will probably be in turf. I love the grass field but also know the expenses may force their hand sooner than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE 239 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Convenient turf is, but football is meant to be on grass, green grass. Hate Bermuda even though it's a little tougher and heals quickly. BigWinners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appyvol 23 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 I'm from Appy, and I think they should play a game at Riggs every year. But the playoff atmosphere at the park is top notch. JDHoss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 11 hours ago, appyvol said: I'm from Appy, and I think they should play a game at Riggs every year. But the playoff atmosphere at the park is top notch. Agree and it doesn’t have to be once a year but at least once every 3 years so the Appalachia kids can play 1 game in their home town. Do it vs a team like twin springs who won’t have 2k fans Those 2 battled quite a bit in the 80s and 90s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 11/26/2023 at 2:02 PM, S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE said: would be a nice tribute to the to the other half of the contributing community, but what do you do about seating? no way you sit together (soccer). considering the old man in yellow flying the 2-finger salute for whatever reason yesterday, it would/could be just as bad if not worse. bullitt park is a special place, but considering the history, it's not been as special to Union as it was to PV or even App for that matter. I don't think Union's issue of getting out of the region will be solved by switching venues. That gap is wider than 4 miles between stadiums, and shows no sign of slowing down until WV expands to encompass Graham. They're consistent as any program ever was. Their play is nearing what PV and App did in the 90's like it or not. If they can pull it off again this season, then it's dang close. Did they get rid of the visitors bleachers cause they were there 3 years ago when my niece played soccer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 11/26/2023 at 12:12 PM, RichRich said: They should play in Appy. Bullit park isn't producing champions anymore. That would be a logistical nightmare! No parking, no seating, restrooms, concessions, no grass hardly. if you want to play at Riggs sponsor a jamboree there during the preseason and call it even! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 hours ago, SXSW said: That would be a logistical nightmare! No parking, no seating, restrooms, concessions, no grass hardly. if you want to play at Riggs sponsor a jamboree there during the preseason and call it even! The jamboree idea is a good one. All the impediments you mentioned most likely wouldn't hinder a jamboree. Those are never packed out. With the improvements to the Park, I don't see a Riggs varsity game taking place again. I think that ship has sailed. SXSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Union_Fan said: The jamboree idea is a good one. All the impediments you mentioned most likely wouldn't hinder a jamboree. Those are never packed out. With the improvements to the Park, I don't see a Riggs varsity game taking place again. I think that ship has sailed. If you want to honor Powell Valley and Appalachia do some throw back uniforms, the kids and especially the parents and grandparents would love it and so would the uniform supplier. S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE, BigWinners and Union_Fan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 hours ago, SXSW said: If you want to honor Powell Valley and Appalachia do some throw back uniforms, the kids and especially the parents and grandparents would love it and so would the uniform supplier. Now that’s a dope idea. As much as I’d always have an excuse to skip the Appalachia throwback night, the sky blue and red night would be awesome. The Union colors are closer to Appalachia anyway, the blue is way darker. Orange is pretty neutral compared to gold or red but the blue shade def closer to that dingy blue Appalachia had lol. But you would have to leave out certain numbers, all the numbers retired from Appalachia and the numbers retired from PV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 6 hours ago, SXSW said: That would be a logistical nightmare! No parking, no seating, restrooms, concessions, no grass hardly. if you want to play at Riggs sponsor a jamboree there during the preseason and call it even! The field has grass now since they don’t practice there anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, Duke2015 said: The field has grass now since they don’t practice there anymore No more rocks and busted bottles and the strips they use in police chases? Well hell there goes the home field advantage. BandanaVTDavis4321 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke2015 451 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 3 hours ago, BigWinners said: No more rocks and busted bottles and the strips they use in police chases? Well hell there goes the home field advantage. We can fix that problem with one keg party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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