Graham vs E.C. Glass

[VolNation85]

Graham and Glass will meet in a benefit game on Thursday, Aug. 18th at 7pm. The game is being played at Salem Stadium. This should be a good early season test for both teams.

Any predictions or expectations from either team?

 

[mike salem]

Graham and Glass will meet in a benefit game on Thursday, Aug. 18th at 7pm. The game is being played at Salem Stadium. This should be a good early season test for both teams.

Any predictions or expectations from either team?

I think Glass will be pretty tough this year, and they have a good schedule too. Certainly could host a couple+ playoff games this year. Looking forward to seeing them Thur.

 

[Fairlawncat]

I don't know much about Glass, but Glass if facing a rough crew in Salem with Graham. Haven't seen this years Gmen yet, but if it's the usual Graham team, they will bring size, speed, talent and depth. Just not a normal or even an above average 2A team.

 

[Gridiron1960]

Graham’s defense seems stout, strong on the line, athletic, & has depth. Offense has a ways to go so it will be interesting to see how they do against EC Glass. They’ve got speed but passes were all over the place. I’d utilize short passes to allow QB to get rid of ball faster. This is my observation from their scrimmage with Gate City. Hopefully, it a great kickoff for both teams prior to official regular season games.

 

[lyhsports]

Excited about this matchup. Glass looked pretty good in their scrimmage vs Albemarle. Running game looks improved, and good depth in the defensive line and linebacker groups. Whole team looks bigger and more physical than last season.

 

[19GHS87]

Latest is Graham is up 21-0 late in the 2nd quarter.

 

[Shabutie]

Halftime:

Graham - 21 EC Glass - 0

Graham scored on their opening drive and then added two pick-6s by the same player, #1.

Now the 2's are going at it for each team to start the 3rd quarter and Glass scores on a 40-yard TD run as I am typing this but it gets called back for holding.

 

[oldfool2]

Glass is really down this year. I say they win 6 games this year.

 

[mike salem]

Halftime:

Graham - 21 EC Glass - 0

Graham scored on their opening drive and then added two pick-6s by the same player, #1.

My gut feeling is that EC Glass is going to make a game out of this in the 2nd half.

George White and his WR's haven't been in sync. Hopefully they can iron some things out in the 3Q.

 

[Gridiron1960]

Glass is really down this year. I say they win 6 games this year.

I read they returned all 16 starters , 8-3 last year, & expected to be better this year. 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[oldfool2]

I think they returned all 16 starters & went 8-3 last year.

Maybe i read a preview wrong but returning 16 starters i dont believe.

 

[Fairlawncat]

Glass is really down this year. I say they win 6 games this year.

Local paper said they return most starters. They are actually not supposed to be down, but better.

 

[lyhsports]

Maybe i read a preview wrong but returning 16 starters i dont believe.

They’re returning 18. They’re playing a ProGraham tonight, so it’s a wake up call. They needed this.

 

[Shabutie]

Glass is not nearly as bad as the score would indicate right now. I actually think they have pretty massive potential if things come together for them.

 

[Fairlawncat]

They’re returning 18. They’re playing a ProGraham tonight, so it’s a wake up call. They needed this.

Correct. ABC 13 News Preview has Glass returning 18 of 21 starters from a previous 8-2 regular season and loads of optimism for this year.

 

[oldfool2]

J

I read they returned all 16 starters , 8-3 last year, & expected to be better this year. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Just read the wset preview and they list 10 players returning. Not all returning players were starters.

 

[lyhsports]

Glass for some reason does not want to run the ball two plays in a row! It drives me crazy!

 

[Fairlawncat]

George White and his WR's haven't been in sync. Hopefully they can iron some things out in the 3Q.

Graham's DL is supposed to be very good and deep and their secondary very fast from what I've read

 

[lyhsports]

J

Just read the wset preview and they list 10 players returning. Not all returning players were starters.

They list 10 key players

 

[lyhsports]

Graham's DL is supposed to be very good and deep and their secondary very fast from what I've read

It’s showing on the field

 

[Shabutie]

The EC Glass younger players on their 2nd teams are REALLY impressive. I assume they had a very good JV squad last year?

 

[lyhsports]

The EC Glass younger players on their 2nd teams are REALLY impressive. I assume they had a very good JV squad last year?

JV was very good last year. Only lost to Life Christian Academy.

 

[Fairlawncat]

ABC 13 New Glass Preview. Glass with 18 ret1urning starters.

J

Just read the wset preview and they list 10 players returning. Not all returning players were starters.

Faulty preview. Check out this link where the Head Coach and QB are interviewed and they use the words about great depth and returning 18 of 21 starters and the excitement about this season.

Football Friday 2022 Preview: E.C. Glass Hilltoppers

E. C. Glass Hilltoppers. Head Coach: Jeff Woody (10th Year) Last year's record/playoff result: 8-3, lost to Louisa in region quarterfinals.

wset.com

 

[oldfool2]

ABC 13 New Glass Preview. Glass with 18 ret1urning starters.

Faulty preview. Check out this link where the Head Coach and QB are interviewed and they use the words about great depth and returning 18 of 21 starters and the excitement about this season.

Football Friday 2022 Preview: E.C. Glass Hilltoppers

E. C. Glass Hilltoppers. Head Coach: Jeff Woody (10th Year) Last year's record/playoff result: 8-3, lost to Louisa in region quarterfinals.

wset.com

Yeah i read it wrong and cant wait to get back to work to give some Glass people hell.

 

[Kilroy25]

Glass looks sloppy! White threw the ball well, the receivers just weren’t catching the ball. Glass needs to be more disciplined on defense. Graham played disciplined football. Glass is bigger but needs to work on some things

 

[lyhsports]

Glass looks sloppy! White threw the ball well, the receivers just weren’t catching the ball. Glass needs to be more disciplined on defense. Graham played disciplined football. Glass is bigger but needs to work on some things

Exactly. They’ll get better

 

[Shabutie]

I'll tell you what... the Graham 3rd string QB #16 (3s vs 3s now in the 4th quarter) has some COURAGE. He looks very young and maybe 100 pounds but just made a run up the middle and ran full speed and lowered his shoulder trying to pick up a 1st down. He had several players almost twice his size coming full speed at him and didn't back down.

 

[Gridiron1960]

I'll tell you what... the Graham 3rd string QB #16 (3s vs 3s now in the 4th quarter) has some COURAGE. He looks very young and maybe 100 pounds but just made a run up the middle and ran full speed and lowered his shoulder trying to pick up a 1st down. He had several players almost twice his size coming full speed at him and didn't back down.

Get some weight & muscle on him…sounds like he’s got the courage & determination already! Good for him! Tough kid!

 

[19GHS87]

Graham's DL is supposed to be very good and deep and their secondary very fast from what I've read

You have read corrrectly. Very good at the LB positions also. The Defense should be 2nd to none for a 2A team. Passing game needs some work on offense, but run game looks good.

 

[Kilroy25]

Glass 2nd string looks better than the 1st

 

[lyhsports]

Glass 2nd string looks better than the 1st

A 4A team should have more depth than a 2A team.

 

[Gridiron1960]

You have read corrrectly. Very good at the LB positions also. The Defense should be 2nd to none for a 2A team. Passing game needs some work on offense, but run game looks good.

Passing is the GMen’s weakness right now but I think it will come along the more reps the QB gets under his belt. I think short intermediate passing game could be a bigger positive than heaving it long. The QB can also run if needed so that’s a plus. He’s a tough kid!

 

[Shabutie]

Graham - 21 EC Glass - 14 5:03 left in the 4th

Glass 3s get a stop on the Graham 3s and then drive down passing. The Glass #3 QB also looks VERY talented.

I am not sure how Glass will fare this year but I can tell you that this is one of the deepest (with young talent) teams that I have seen in 4A in awhile. I personally think they will have a VERY good season this year and will likely be better even better next year.

I am also surprised how well Graham reloaded. The last time I saw them in person was right here at Salem Stadium in last year's state championship game. They lost a lot of REALLY good players but it looks to me like they will be a MAJOR FORCE in 2A.

 

[Fairlawncat]

A 4A team should have more depth than a 2A team.

I mentioned this in the top of the thread a couple of days ago responding to Salem Mike. Graham is not your normal or average 2A team.

 

[Shabutie]

Glass - 21 Graham - 21 2:50 left 4th quarter.

Glass just tied it on a 67-yard TD pass. The previous two plays Glass had a receiver run right by the defense and drop passes. The difference in enrollment size is definitely noticeable from a dearth perspective but again, Glass is VERY stocked with talent.

 

[lyhsports]

I mentioned this in the top of the thread a couple of days ago responding to Salem Mike. Graham is not your normal or average 2A team.

No doubt! Glass just has a ton of young talent right now.

 

[Gridiron1960]

No doubt! Glass just has a ton of young talent right now.

I’m betting they make a deep run this season & maybe in seasons to come. They have a stellar program & sounds like talent from starters on down.

 

[lyhsports]

I’m betting they make a deep run this season & maybe in seasons to come. They have a stellar program & sounds like talent from starters on down.

Graham as well. Best of luck to y’all!

 

[Shabutie]

EC Glass - 21 Graham -21 (Final)

A very hard-hitting, competitive game... got a bit nasty and personal at times which I don't mind to a certain extent. Very fun to watch from someone that is not one of the fans of either teams.

 

[Gridiron1960]

Thanks for the updates! Good luck to everyone’s respective teams this season!