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Appo taking a beatdown. 56 to 16 final
Hey they are not the old Altavista from past much better and a lot bigger they are 4-1 and they are 1A so big win for themI can't believe what I read. I just can't believe it. It's one thing if it's an elite Heritage team, but Altavista. I just can't believe it. Really can't.
I think the LB game wasn’t played because of timing and because of injuries, COViD and lack of depth. Having to play that next Monday the week of the Gretna game versus a bye week didn’t make a lot of sense for Appo. . I think if Appo could have played the Monday of their bye week later in season the would have regardless of their circumstance.. But both teams have to agree to it….that must not have worked for LB. Either way both AD’s agreed to final results.Probably for the best that LB game wasn't played.
Bob, sadly, I would think that the head coach struggling with his health problems is not helping? I hate this. It’s just not fair that a man as good as he is, is stricken with his health condition. Life is often just not fair.Altavista is a good ball club.
The list of issues for the Raiders is long.
It is heart breaking for sure!! Both of my boys have been blessed under Coach Smith. I’ve asked the question about “why him” many times but we can’t see Gods plan.Bob, sadly, I would think that the head coach struggling with his health problems is not helping? I hate this. It’s just not fair that a man as good as he is, is stricken with his health condition. Life is often just not fair.
I agree. We are supposed to have faith, but you can’t help but ask “why him or her” sometimes. I guess we will understand when we get to the Pearly Gates.It is heart breaking for sure!! Both of my boys have been blessed under Coach Smith. I’ve asked the question about “why him” many times but we can’t see Gods plan.
Hawk! They showed up but when you have at least 3 fumbles, throw an interception in the inzone and the guy takes it to the house and then penalties galore it’s a recipe for disaster. But I can tell you altavista could make a deep run in the playoffs since riverheads is gone in 1A.Altavista game is still shock to me. When you see Appo beat Buckingham who beat Central who then beat Altavista none of that even suggests Altavista would win much less the score. The score is the main thing. I would have to think Appo just plain didn't show up.
Well stated. Not excuses, just reality. And the way you handle adversity defines you. I’m sure the team and coaches are facing their problems head on, with humility and hard work. But what doesn’t need to be overlooked is the Appomattox fan base. We all see post from other teams on here from “so called fans” blaming everybody else for everything that’s not going right. You never see that from you folks from Appo. And it’s refreshing. This has made me a Raiders fan. I enjoy following the team, and look forward in future years to getting back over there and catching a few of your games in person. Bleeding Navy and I made it to a half a game a few years ago, and it was a lot of fun.What’s going on in Appo is a combo of many things that other really programs face; injuries, inexperience , player leadership and lack of team depth. All of these things bring about turnovers and poor performance especially against good, experienced programs. None of what I listed are excuses because every team has to deal with it on some level. Coach’s health has added to the situation because he would have been spending more time with the offense, but the Dogwood is a lot more competitive than in years past so we can’t take anything away from Gretna or Altavista. We’ll see how we finish…Hopefully we will get our best Sr DL/OL back this week…who knows how we will finish…😜!
Let's also not forgot they lost two players to Virginia Tech from last year. Pretty ridiculous for us not to assume there would be a drop off when a school that size loses two power 5 players in one class.What’s going on in Appo is a combo of many things that other really programs face; injuries, inexperience , player leadership and lack of team depth. All of these things bring about turnovers and poor performance especially against good, experienced programs. None of what I listed are excuses because every team has to deal with it on some level. Coach’s health has added to the situation because he would have been spending more time with the offense, but the Dogwood is a lot more competitive than in years past so we can’t take anything away from Gretna or Altavista. We’ll see how we finish…Hopefully we will get our best Sr DL/OL back this week…who knows how we will finish…😜!
I would love to see that happen. It would prove to the kids what they are being told by the coaches, “keep working hard, it will pay off!”Don’t be surprised to see the raiders get things going and finish at 5 and 5 ! might be some worried folks then ! Just a thought for conversation!
So true Dinwiddie hope it happens for them !I would love to see that happen. It would prove to the kids what they are being told by the coaches, “keep working hard, it will pay off!”
You guys are awesome ! I am a old QB from appo in 1980 a retired high school and college official 26 yrs and a true high school football fan, will travel 4 hrs to watch a good high school game some call us crazy but we all love it.Right now, it looks like we (Radford) would be in good shape this year in the playoffs if we have to face Appo. I can honestly say this as good as we look and as down as Appo (by their standards) has looked.....I want absolutely nothing to do with them. 5-5, 4-6, don't care. Come game 11, watch and see. They are still dangerous. If Appo loses in the playoffs to Radford, Glenvar or Gretna, watch and see how close the game is. Appo will be right in it when all is said and done.
Once it’s in our blood, it’s there forever!You guys are awesome ! I am a old QB from appo in 1980 a retired high school and college official 26 yrs and a true high school football fan, will travel 4 hrs to watch a good high school game some call us crazy but we all love it.
I usually take mine with ketchup and hot sauce. You would think I would get used to all those feathers after all these years, but they still get hung in my throat!You can be the greatest coach in the world but if you don't have the jimmy and joes then you don't. That doesn't negate the work good coaches do off the field. I've seen them in person and they lack the explosiveness they are so accustomed to having. Doesn't make them bad just makes them different than the teams we have seen before. They may end up 5-5 but I don't see a deep playoff run on the table. I've been wrong before and know how to season crow to make it taste good.