Appomattox vs Clarke
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I hope Appomattox hits a couple long ones early and game is over by halftime. I do not like games that come down to 4th quarter.
2010 was Nick Millers senior year. In 2011 the offensive star was Tony Miller.
2010 was Nick Millers senior year. In 2011 the offensive star was Tony Miller.
Wow, how can you not like games that are decided in the 4th quarter?? At least then you got your money's worth on the ticket AND you just got to see two teams play good football for two halves. LOL!!, almost sounds like you'd prefer to just award the trophy early and move on to another sport.
I got spoiled in Gretna's heyday when most games were decided by halftime. I simply do not like tight games. I like for whoever I am for to jump out to a 21-0 lead in first quarter, tack on 3 TDs in quarter #2. Start subbing in 3rd qtr. If you allow a team to hang around, they could beat you. Put them away early and eliminate the suspense.
I don't think you can judge how physical BG was because they were blown out. I think people that are not familiar with Central Va football automatically assume that it is not a physical style of play. Is it because some teams in this area throw the ball as much as they run it? Don't mistaken throwing the ball as not being physical. Another thing to consider is the level of competition that each team has faced. Appomattox played one of the toughest schedule on any level. Eight of their ten regular season opponents made the playoffs compared to only one (Millbrook) opponent of CC? You don't beat teams like Amherst, Buckingham, Rustburg, Dan River, William Campbell, and Heritage without being physical. My point is that Appomattox's speed tends to over shadow their physicality but because they are so fast, they are physical. And I don't think it being close in the 4th is necessarily an advantage for CC either. Every team that Appomattox has played was a run heavy team except for Richlands, Heritage, and Altavista so they are battled tested against the run and the single wing i.e. William Campbell and Amherst.
Good post Volnation85.
Does anyone Know if Union left home Saturday morning or did they leave Friday enroute to Clarke County ?
Does anyone Know if Union left home Saturday morning or did they leave Friday enroute to Clarke County ?
Union left Friday morning, stopped at VMI for an afternoon practice and stayed Friday night at a hotel in Winchester area.
Exactly, that was Saturday against a very good GW team. We all joke about 3 yards x 4 downs is a first down all day with some to spare, but in reality we generally average more than 3 yds per carry.
They passed the ball most of the time against you guys? They probably ran the ball slightly more against us.
I will admit, i love the pass, but i like a balanced assault. Our qb Page was lighting it up in the air as a JV player as well (10-0 sophomore, 8-1 freshman). Coach Smith took him to QB clinics all over. 7 on 7s. You have to invest in ya players to see results. That is what Richlands lacked. Passing on 3? They did rush one in though (2 yards). Yes Blankenship rushed for 1400 yards or so, but i feel it was due to teams fearing the pass.
I do give respect to the single wing teams and variations of it. Because if you dont know how to stop it, u gonna get hammered. Teams can learn a lot from Appomattox for previous 3 years if they dont let pride get in way. Our coaches (came in with Coach Smith) know how to prepare our players to stop it. We played Giles and stopped it in a battle of the trenches game. 3 years ago. They won with a last second 35 yarder. Just saying speed helps, but being disciplined and taking on your assignments is key.
I do give respect to the single wing teams and variations of it. Because if you dont know how to stop it, u gonna get hammered. Teams can learn a lot from Appomattox for previous 3 years if they dont let pride get in way. Our coaches (came in with Coach Smith) know how to prepare our players to stop it. We played Giles and stopped it in a battle of the trenches game. 3 years ago. They won with a last second 35 yarder. Just saying speed helps, but being disciplined and taking on your assignments is key.
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Lol, I figured you would ask that. "Us" is E.C. Glass. Know who I am now?
Lol, yes i do, so i guess u know who i am too. I dont make it a secret though. I just like to chop up football. Lol
Yea I think I heard Phil say something to you after the Richlands game about Richlands Ryan. I don't really try to keep it a secret either. I just don't want to get into discussion about my team since we aren't still playing so, I try not to mention where I coach. It's all good though. What time is the team leaving Saturday?
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You have your opinion, I have mine. I am very familiar with CVA Football/ sports in general.
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How would you know that they are way more athletic than Clarke...I heard all last week how Union was this and was that...It really doesn't matter what anybody thinks the game will be played on the field.
I hope Clarke runs the ball down their throat and the game is over by halftime
I hope Clarke does like B Gap did. Turn ball over first 2 times they have it and Appomattox is up 14-0 before fans get settled into seats. Another 51-6 type game that really isn't that close.
But I will be happy if Appomattox wins even if score is 7-6.
But I will be happy if Appomattox wins even if score is 7-6.
I'm really confused......How can anyone have 33,000 plus messages on a message board?(and who is counting anyway). Oh well the way I see it both teams CC & Appo are winners for making it to the state final. Savor the moment. To me saying one team is a "loser" would be politically incorrect. Remember these are 16,17 and 18 year old kids playing a game just for there love for it. There journey started way back at the end of July/first of August to get to this point that some 30-40 other teams wished they were in the same position. So here's hoping for a good clean and healthy game wishing good luck to both teams. (By the way HR6 I personally would rather be on the short end of a 51-6 score than a 7-6 game, that way there's no second guessing a play call here or there or a penalty and so forth)
Good post 80 Eagle. You are right in that there is no loser in state championship game. Both teams made it to Salem. That is as far as one can go.
The big game is getting closer and I know both fan bases are anxious and a bit nervous at this point. I remember how exciting it was leading up to Gretna's first title, I'm excited for both fan bases. I hope it's a great game and one team wins without any controversy. It will be hard on the team that loses but a day will come when they will look back with pride on how far they got. For the Winner it will be a day they never forget and the fan base will walk around with their chest puffed up for months to come. Good Luck to both schools and enjoy the moment!!
I recall Gretna's first one, I was so nervous that day I almost did not want to see game. I was in press box at LU and I don't think I looked at scoreboard until 4th quarter, right before Marlon Moon ran 33 yards for Gretna's final score.
Because I have seen both teams play and Appomattox is more athletic. And Union was overrated, no offense to any Union fans but their defense was suspect all year long, just go back and look at the number of points they gave up to not very good competition. I agree, what anyone thinks has no bearing on the outcome of the game but, that is what a message board is for, right? People to talk about the games?
Article on Clarke County High in our local paper. Good article. Thought i would share.
http://www.newsadvance.com/sports/h...cle_d6534281-b6f2-5038-80da-36ea0e2d322c.html
http://www.newsadvance.com/sports/h...cle_d6534281-b6f2-5038-80da-36ea0e2d322c.html
I'd share the articles in the Winchester Star, but you have to be a paid subscriber to see them.
Just saw an updated weather report, 73 degrees expected for Saturday. Sheesh!
That's almost too warm for football, IMO. But I'm not going to complain as a fan, it's better than being too cold.
I like Appomattox winning big, if Clarke can't pass they are done. Appomattox will shut down the run.
The last two times these teams met (despite how long ago it was) Appomattox has no doubt been the more athletic team. Yet both games were close and they split.
I can't imagine the edge either team has in athleticism or physicality can out weigh the other all that much. I think the only way this game isn't a nail biter is if one team turns the ball over a lot. And even the best team in all of the state can turn the ball over on any given day. With both teams playing for history (because let's be honest, no one remembers the runner up) I'm sure we are in for a high intensity, hard hitting And well coached football game. Being a Dogwood fan I'll put my money on appo to win late by a td...either 7-0 or 49-42. Either way I don't think the margin is much more than that (if no one turns the ball over)
It says clarkes QB has thrown for nearly 700 yds. I imagine they can pass, just hasn't been necessary yet.
If Appo jumps out to an early lead Clarke will probably have trouble passing to stay in the game.
Vice versa if Clarke jumps out to an early lead it could be tough for Appos d to get of the field
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