Ridgeview at Abingdon

[Football time]

Thoughts on this one? Will the falcons be too much for Ridgeview to handle 

[GilesBandanaMan]

38 minutes ago, Football time said:

Thoughts on this one? Will the falcons be too much for Ridgeview to handle 

Going to be an outstanding game and going to be really close. I think RV beats Abingdon 28 to 24

[Union_Fan]

This is a difficult game to pick. Both teams' wins are against a weak schedule. Each of their losses came from the best team they've played so far.

Abingdon beat GC 20-0, Tennessee High beat GC 21-0. One would think that makes Abingdon and Tennessee High fairly even, but Tn High wins that one 21-0.

Comparing games is futile unless you get into matchups. The Vikings dominated the line and rushed for 261 yards while holding the Falcons to 17 yards.

Can Ridgeview do the same? Also, Abingdon hasn't really faced a passing team yet, and if they have a weakness Ridgeview can take advantage of, it's lack of speed.

I think this game is a tossup with a slight edge to the Wolfpack if they can get their passing game going.

[Real Sasquatch]

Interesting matchup.  A contrast in styles for sure.  I predict a tie.

[jarhead24219]

Abingdon does what Union does….run the ball and eat clock, so RV better be better on offense than they were against Union. 28-21 RV

[Wolf1207]

14 hours ago, Union_Fan said:

This is a difficult game to pick. Both teams' wins are against a weak schedule. Each of their losses came from the best team they've played so far.

Abingdon beat GC 20-0, Tennessee High beat GC 21-0. One would think that makes Abingdon and Tennessee High fairly even, but Tn High wins that one 21-0.

Comparing games is futile unless you get into matchups. The Vikings dominated the line and rushed for 261 yards while holding the Falcons to 17 yards.

Can Ridgeview do the same? Also, Abingdon hasn't really faced a passing team yet, and if they have a weakness Ridgeview can take advantage of, it's lack of speed.

I think this game is a tossup with a slight edge to the Wolfpack if they can get their passing game going.

Hard to compare those Tennessee high games because of all the schedule changes.  That was more survive and get the games over with situations.  
 

[Union_Fan]

2 hours ago, Wolf1207 said:

Hard to compare those Tennessee high games because of all the schedule changes.  That was more survive and get the games over with situations.  
 

This is true. I don't think Abingdon is especially strong this year. I see them as notch below Union and Ridgeview, but I guess we'll find out for sure on Friday.

[Unchained]

1 hour ago, Union_Fan said:

This is true. I don't think Abingdon is especially strong this year. I see them as notch below Union and Ridgeview, but I guess we'll find out for sure on Friday.

Stop the RB Barr and you stop the Falcons. They aren't going to hurt you chucking the pigskin.

[swva_havok_fan]

20 hours ago, Unchained said:

Stop the RB Barr and you stop the Falcons. They aren't going to hurt you chucking the pigskin.

The TE Woods has offers from MAC schools.  

[goose111874]

On 10/22/2024 at 10:46 AM, swva_havok_fan said:

The TE Woods has offers from MAC schools.  

Do they throw to him much???  Us Union folks don’t see many passes to a TE

[swva_havok_fan]

11 hours ago, goose111874 said:

Do they throw to him much???  Us Union folks don’t see many passes to a TE

Occasionally.... not often.  Used more for blocking.  He's a big ol' boy.

[CPF]

Abingdon by 10+

[SwvaOG]

13 hours ago, goose111874 said:

Do they throw to him much???  Us Union folks don’t see many passes to a TE

What is a TE?  Asking for some Ridgeview friends.

[Wolf1207]

I want you to say RV wins but they’ve not been good in big road games at Abingdon.  

[SwvaOG]

31 minutes ago, Wolf1207 said:

I want you to say RV wins but they’ve not been good in big road games at Abingdon.  

Well, to be fair, they clinched the Mountain 7 on their last visit to Abingdon ('22), missed the away game COVID year ('20) and the game before that ('18) was the infamous "Abingdon kid's foot landed 20 inches out of bounds and they called it a TD"  OT loss game.  It was, quite literally, easily seen from the stands...horrible call.  Ridgeview was outplayed on the OL/DL by a considerable margin but Trenton Adkins was a man amongst boys and gave them a chance to win.  Those are the only two trips Ridgeview has made to Falcon stadium.....I was surprised to learn that as I thought there was another loss in there somewhere.  In 2016 the Falcons were part of the SWD.      

[Wolf1207]

6 hours ago, SwvaOG said:

Well, to be fair, they clinched the Mountain 7 on their last visit to Abingdon ('22), missed the away game COVID year ('20) and the game before that ('18) was the infamous "Abingdon kid's foot landed 20 inches out of bounds and they called it a TD"  OT loss game.  It was, quite literally, easily seen from the stands...horrible call.  Ridgeview was outplayed on the OL/DL by a considerable margin but Trenton Adkins was a man amongst boys and gave them a chance to win.  Those are the only two trips Ridgeview has made to Falcon stadium.....I was surprised to learn that as I thought there was another loss in there somewhere.  In 2016 the Falcons were part of the SWD.      

Now that I think about it.  The only place the pack has been good in big games is at Central in 2021.  I didn’t go to either Abingdon game but remember Shanghai questioning that one calling 2019 on the radio.  Remember in 22 they didn’t clinch the district outright till the last game at Gate City.  

[SwvaOG]

Ughhh.....I just want to see one dang team be able to run any semblance of a two-minute or hurry up offense.  When you get the ball with 4 minutes left and some timeouts you should not run out of time three or four plays later.  Why in the heck do you run a spread if you cannot go tempo when it matters???

[Union_Fan]

I still think Ridgeview had the better overall team, but with the passing game being off like it was, plus the TOs, hard to win.

Fumbling at the 5 yard line was an absolute momentum killer. Had they pushed that one in, I don't think Abingdon could have mustered a comeback.

[rdh2443]

2 hours ago, Union_Fan said:

I still think Ridgeview had the better overall team, but with the passing game being off like it was, plus the TOs, hard to win.

Fumbling at the 5 yard line was an absolute momentum killer. Had they pushed that one in, I don't think Abingdon could have mustered a comeback.

Yea I agree. I watched that  fumble back and man he sure looked down, but that’s football. Sometimes they go your way and others not. I certainly think RV was the better team, but man special teams has killed RV all year with not blocking for dang field goals and extra points. It’s simple now, RV is as battle tested as they can be going into the playoffs. Complete mental breakdown against union and with Abingdon they could have won that game easily. At this point, no loss will be due to not having big game experience. I know what RV has and how well they can play. GC game will tell me everything about RV going into post season. I hate off weeks because they are never beneficial, but maybe this is what RV needs to soak in these two losses and get that mental clarity they need. I believe with everything in me they can beat anyone if they get on their game mentally. GO PACK!

[Wolf1207]

I hate to say it, but I think RV may be headed into Bobby Meade territory.  They will win the games they are supposed to, but teams that are close to even or better they’ll have no shot.  But they won’t get rid of the coach because he goes at least 6-4 every year.  
Anyone that remembers Clintwood from the 90’s to early 2000’s would know.  

[Unchained]

8 minutes ago, Wolf1207 said:

I hate to say it, but I think RV may be headed into Bobby Meade territory.  They will win the games they are supposed to, but teams that are close to even or better they’ll have no shot.  But they won’t get rid of the coach because he goes at least 6-4 every year.  
Anyone that remembers Clintwood from the 90’s to early 2000’s would know.  

Oh the pound it for 6 yds a chunk then throw 4 straight inside the 9?  🙂

[Wolf1207]

17 minutes ago, Unchained said:

Oh the pound it for 6 yds a chunk then throw 4 straight inside the 9?  🙂

You got it.  How many games did we lose because of that? 2 playoff games come to mind immediately. 95 at Haysi,  we had them beat and he pulled that.  The next year at home against PV.  The PV was especially hurting as that 96 Clintwood team could’ve made a run at the state title.  

[Unchained]

5 minutes ago, Wolf1207 said:

You got it.  How many games did we lose because of that? 2 playoff games come to mind immediately. 95 at Haysi,  we had them beat and he pulled that.  The next year at home against PV.  The PV was especially hurting as that 96 Clintwood team could’ve made a run at the state title.  

When ya'll came to us (JJK) I think it was Ham's SR year and ran it straight up the gut in OT with us stuffing him what 4 straight times and losing the game because of it? Insanely worst play calling I have ever seen. Bad enough to blow the 14-0 lead, but to top that with this? Unbelievable!

[SwvaOG]

2 hours ago, Wolf1207 said:

I hate to say it, but I think RV may be headed into Bobby Meade territory.  They will win the games they are supposed to, but teams that are close to even or better they’ll have no shot.  But they won’t get rid of the coach because he goes at least 6-4 every year.  
Anyone that remembers Clintwood from the 90’s to early 2000’s would know.  

I would argue they’ve always been there.  What game have they won that they had no business winning?  Now, think about the big games they have lost against teams with equal or slightly lesser talent.  They consistently punch below their weight.  There isn’t the passion and drive to win the region, the year round focus and preparation.

[Unchained]

22 minutes ago, SwvaOG said:

I would argue they’ve always been there.  What game have they won that they had no business winning?  Now, think about the big games they have lost against teams with equal or slightly lesser talent.  They consistently punch below their weight.  There isn’t the passion and drive to win the region, the year round focus and preparation.

A better coach would schedule better competition. They aren't doing any favors beating up on 1A teams.