2A Pick 'em Week 1 results

[obguthr]

This week's winner is: marylandbball. Please select a game for next week's GOTW.

Week 1
marylandbball 12
BCKnights 12
95mv 12
Susie33 11
DivePitchKeep 11
gladiators01 11
Gunz41 11
swva_havok_fan 11
vtnick17 11
StrasburgFball 11
pizzzzza 11
singlewinger92 11
obguthr 10
tylerrossfc10 10
Ryan4VT 10
b.Di3_2016RU 10
Scagmowers 10
Rick-Tick 10
Kimosabe5 10
shendistrictsportsfan 10
Champ Cage 10
kw85 9
aimhighveteran 9
ClarkeFan83 9
38SuperPower 9
OutsiderForLife 9
RobberBrown 9
NewSpartan 9
Trevor_Cash 8
TimWakefield 6

 

[Ryan4VT]

Any game not named Union @ Richlands would be silly for GotW.

A series that has these scores:
24-22
32-30
21-27
28-29
41-42 OT
28-27 OT
6-17
10-13

8 games decided by 27 total points. Three straight seasons when the game ended on the final play of the game.

There isn’t a better rivalry series in 2A.

 

[marylandbball]

That sounds good to me. Had no idea they were playing this week. Let’s go with Union vs Richlands.

 

[oldfool]

Any game not named Union @ Richlands would be silly for GotW.

A series that has these scores:
24-22
32-30
21-27
28-29
41-42 OT
28-27 OT
6-17
10-13

8 games decided by 27 total points. Three straight seasons when the game ended on the final play of the game.

There isn’t a better rivalry series in 2A.

That could be opinion only. Just saying the world does not evolve around Richlands.

 

[Ryan4VT]

That could be opinion only. Just saying the world does not evolve around Richlands.

I agree. There’s not another game on the Blues schedule I would say at this moment would be worthy of a game of the week distinction. But there simply is no better rivalry from an on-field standpoint in 2A IMO. And I think most who are familiar with the game would agree.

 

[Gunz41]

I agree. There’s not another game on the Blues schedule I would say at this moment would be worthy of a game of the week distinction. But there simply is no better rivalry from an on-field standpoint in 2A IMO. And I think most who are familiar with the game would agree.

I would say no game more closely played. But I wouldn't consider an 8 year stretch to make it into a huge rivalry. Not when you have games that have been played for 40+ years. But some of those games also aren't 2a vs 2a

 

[Ryan4VT]

I would say no game more closely played. But I wouldn't consider an 8 year stretch to make it into a huge rivalry. Not when you have games that have been played for 40+ years. But some of those games also aren't 2a vs 2a

They’ve only been a school for 7 years. (Played twice last season). So this has been a rivalry between the two since the schools inception.

 

[Union_Fan]

Any game not named Union @ Richlands would be silly for GotW.

A series that has these scores:
24-22
32-30
21-27
28-29
41-42 OT
28-27 OT
6-17
10-13

8 games decided by 27 total points. Three straight seasons when the game ended on the final play of the game.

There isn’t a better rivalry series in 2A.

4 years in a row!

2013 - Pick six as time expired to win a tie game.
2014 - touchdown to tie as time expired. XP to win.
2015 - XP in OT after Richlands' XP was blocked.
2016 - Failed 2 pt conversion in OT

 

[Union_Fan]

I would say no game more closely played. But I wouldn't consider an 8 year stretch to make it into a huge rivalry. Not when you have games that have been played for 40+ years. But some of those games also aren't 2a vs 2a

You would think that, but it has absolutely turned into a rivalry. After 2011 and 2012 were so close, it set up the last play win in 2013 to really push it into that "can't miss game."

It's also very respectful. No bad blood or sportsmanship between the players or fans. Whether we won or lost, I've had great conversations with Richlands' fans(total strangers at that) after the games.

 

[Gunz41]

They’ve only been a school for 7 years. (Played twice last season). So this has been a rivalry between the two since the schools inception.

Not saying it isnt a rivalry, just saying that less than 10 years probably doesnt equate up to being the best rivalry. Nothing against the teams or the games

 

[Ryan4VT]

Not saying it isnt a rivalry, just saying that less than 10 years probably doesnt equate up to being the best rivalry. Nothing against the teams or the games

I know. That’s why I’m staying strictly by the on the field results. Bluefield/Graham is one of the best rivalry’s in the country. But Bluefield has won something like 73% of the games (that number may be a tad off). I know what you’re saying. I’m just pointing out that through 8 games, it would be hard to find two teams separated by only 27 points. It’s truly a marquee matchup in SWVA. Perhaps top 2 with Graham/Bluefield.

 

[Gunz41]

I know. That’s why I’m staying strictly by the on the field results. Bluefield/Graham is one of the best rivalry’s in the country. But Bluefield has won something like 73% of the games (that number may be a tad off). I know what you’re saying. I’m just pointing out that through 8 games, it would be hard to find two teams separated by only 27 points. It’s truly a marquee matchup in SWVA. Perhaps top 2 with Graham/Bluefield.

I completely agree with that

 

[Gunz41]

I think you miscounted @obguthr I should have 41. I get to count 1a and 4a together right lol jk