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O no trust me Forge is taking the underdog role as Oscar Smith has knocked them out too many years in a rowColonial Forge has earned this game at home this year. But the Tiger's have embraced the underdog role this year and have woken up in the playoffs with dominance and focus.
I'm looking forward to the battle on Saturday!
What is the true date/time for this game? I've seen 3 different dates/times given. Thanks. GO FORGE!!!
You may see different times, but nothing is official until noon on Monday, which is when the participating schools must report the date and time to VHSL. That being said, I am certain the game will be at Forge (higher seed), and virtually certain it will be played on Saturday (semis have been played on Saturdays for at least 15 years). The time will be decided by the two schools.What is the true date/time for this game? I've seen 3 different dates/times given. Thanks. GO FORGE!!!
Not always the case we played Monacan in 2014 on a Friday NightYou may see different times, but nothing is official until noon on Monday, which is when the participating schools must report the date and time to VHSL. That being said, I am certain the game will be at Forge (higher seed), and virtually certain it will be played on Saturday (semis have been played on Saturdays for at least 15 years). The time will be decided by the two schools.
You may see different times, but nothing is official until noon on Monday, which is when the participating schools must report the date and time to VHSL. That being said, I am certain the game will be at Forge (higher seed), and virtually certain it will be played on Saturday (semis have been played on Saturdays for at least 15 years). The time will be decided by the two schools.
C. Forge and Smith have played 3 times....The first was back after Forge Upset undefeated Ocean Lakes I believe that was 2013. We had to travel to Smith on a dirt field that was muddy and slow. Smith had bigger players and although C. Forge had a couple of chances to score but Smith won 17-0. That next year C Forge came down to O.Smith field again.... scored first however ended up Losing 33-17. C. Forge got upset in the first round in 2015 by River bend. So we returned to play Smith again in 2016 and were up the entire game. Smith threw a touchdown pass with 30 seconds left to pull out the win 27-20. That was a devastating lost for C. Forge.....I believe they are no longer scared of the AURA of Playing Oscar Smith.... This is the first year we play Smith in Stafford....we have been waiting on this for at least 5 years. So this is it...C. Forge has to beat the BIG DOG Oscar Smith if it wants to get to the State Championship game. That's why they play the game.....Here we go!!!
I'll look for it today at work and send the linkNothing too serious I hope? I wouldn't know that works but calling out a tough opponent generally isn't a good idea. Dou you have a link? I did see a post with reference to #OFSAMBUSHNATION, but that's about a student cheer section (not very good yet this year & still learning).
That player sounds like one Mr. Gary Jennings; who now is one of the starting wideouts for West Virginia.I went to that Ocean Lakes upset game in 2013. It was played on Kellam's turf field & it seemed like 1 player pretty much beat them. He ran back a punt & was a shut down DB.
Saturday's game will be won in the trenches. Both teams have great skilled players & linebackers. The team that can get to the QB and shut down the run game will prevail.
Smith needs to be ready for Forge's special team play. It looks like Forge has gotten past their toughest opponents by blocking punts and kicks.
That player sounds like one Mr. Gary Jennings; who now is one of the starting wideouts for West Virginia.
It was Ezeagwu, he was playing cb at Maryland, is at a juco nowI'm thinking it was Daniel Ezeagwu???
Anyone know what # he'll be wearing? Be very interesting to see how much and how well he plays Saturday, should be a great game!Oscar Smith gets gets a surprise, big talent Transfer!!! Already inserted into their game plans for Saturday!!!
https://pilotonline.com/sports/high...cle_77534a2d-09b3-55a2-9f7d-c357576a321c.html
If his family actually moved, then it is legit. The reasons why don't really matter. Yes, it is unusual, but as far as I know there is no reason a family cannot move and a team cannot accept the athlete if they are a resident in the school zone and in good academic standing.This is ridiculous. Oscar Smith should be very very careful how this "transfer" is handled.
He didn’t try out to make the team so he shouldn’t be able to playIf his family actually moved, then it is legit. The reasons why don't really matter. Yes, it is unusual, but as far as I know there is no reason a family cannot move and a team cannot accept the athlete if they are a resident in the school zone and in good academic standing.
That said, there is the argument (at least for football) of team chemistry and not benching a player this late in the season who has worked hard all year for his spot.
I absolutely agree since it is so late in the season, but the rules say he can play. It comes down to the head coach's ethics, IMO, when you add a kid in the state semis. Is winning that important? This is high school where young men/women learn some important life lessons. Also, if you cannot win with the team that got you there, the team that worked for it, then so be it.He didn’t try out to make the team so he shouldn’t be able to play
So let me go get an apartment for the Freedom qb Felton And running back Ricky Slade in the Colonial Forge district and let them play. Then I’ll break my lease at the end of the school year and move them back home.
Okay I’ll move the whole family then same differenceThe rule is very specific, an actual move must occur. Letting the family stay in their current home & moving in with family, friends, or getting a side apartment is NOT considered a legitimate move.
I'm not saying I would have done it but if the family relocates, there's no need to penalize the kid!
The transfer issue would stop if the recruiters would consider the lack of loyalty a character flaw. But, to this point, it's been a non-issue. So, don't expect any changes on this matter.
I absolutely agree since it is so late in the season, but the rules say he can play. It comes down to the head coach's ethics, IMO, when you add a kid in the state semis. Is winning that important? This is high school where young men/women learn some important life lessons. Also, if you cannot win with the team that got you there, the team that worked for it, then so be it.
Okay I’ll move the whole family then same difference
They definitely are using it as motivationColonial Forge can choose to let all this get to them or they can use it to motivate them to dig deeper and fight a little harder. I know Smith was on the opposite end of the transfers 3 years ago when three All Tidwater players ALL left for different schools. That team STILL took Westfield to 3 OT's at the State Game in Charlottesville.
It really should be a very good battle! He wore #4 @ WB but it's taken already.
Forge Coaches will likely have to spend some late evenings reviewing game videos for his Western Branch games. If nothing else, B. Harrell is creating an unwelcome distraction for your team! He single handedly kept WB in the game against Kings Fork and then beat them in OT. (Only regular season loss by KF).