Radford- so, first for Radford having watched live. We're better on offense. It's clear the OL is legit, our QB is definitely matured, and we're fine. Defensively, we have to tighten up on preventing big plays. I think we are 10 points better right now then we were last year. Did I say our OL was legit? Guys, I'm telling ya, this offensive line is scary good for a 2A team. The key for us will be developing the mid range passing game. We can run it and we can screen it, but we have to have the short-mid range passing game as a threat to have the success we all want at Radford this year.
Appo and Buck. County- didn't watch or listen. I picked BC back in July to win Region B, and go on to represent the East to play in the state title. The talent has always been there. They didn't have the coaching. The new coache turned it around last year in his first season. He now has still fairly young, but crazy talent with experience and he can coach. BC winning isn't a surprise, the margin was. Appo will still be good and a contender to win Region C with Radford and Glenvar and Gretna and guess what, the coach at Appo is pretty good to, lol. Smith will have Appo and his youthful talent a threat to win the region and even possibly play for the big one by seasons end. Nobody is paying attention to Gretna and they are kind of like Buckingham in that they are talented. I think Radford is the favorite by a small margin in Region C, but in the playoffs, Gretna, Glenvar, and Appo will be very close and capable.
Glenvar- I think a 7-3 team that may play in the state semi's. They will start out 0-2 possibly with Riverheads next week. Galax Will play in the 1A state title game representing the West. Galax has one of their better teams since the state title and have athletes everywhere. That's the perfect matchup vs Glenvar and Galax beat em close. Riverheads is run oriented and that is the perfect matchup for Glenvar. I think Riverheads wins likely, but don't be surprised if Glenvar wins. Glenvar will still be good enough to have a chance at winning the region come playoff time.
Region A- I know nothing about. I don't think Amelia played and I saw Poqouson beat Southampton pretty good. TJ will be a threat dropping down for sure.
Region B- Stuart's Draft and Buckingham are the two I got playing in that title game. I saw where Draft layed the leather last night. Draft has had to solid of a program to be down for too long. It's a matter of time with them. Can't count out Clarke Co. East Rockingham just lost to much to contend for a region title. I suspect Draft, Buck Co., and Clarke and maybe even Luray are 4 teams ahead of ER this year.
Region D and West-
Gate City and Richlands. I listened to this one on my phone. Gate City rushed for nearly 300 yds. It's apparent that if they aren't back from their 3 or 4 year drought, they are on the right track to getting out of one with their new Head Coach. To win at Richlands is impressive. Richlands plays the tough schedule and may finish 5-5 and still play for the region title.
Ridgeview won big as Adkins, the D1 kid put on a show. Union was Union by looking at their score and it seems they aren't ever down. Well know more how much separation is between Richlands and Union next week and about Ridgeview in short time. Tazewell back to the 80s and old Tazewell? We will know more as they play Graham next, and Gate City, wow.
Graham and Bluefield, I just finished watching a recorded broadcast stream of this an hour ago. Bluefield looks as good or better than last year and aside from the 14 point win, it's a Graham maybe should have won. They had over 130 yds of penalties and two long TDs called back and might have outgained Bluefield. I don't see any drop off with them from last year and I will stick with them as my pick to win the whole thing. Their QB is actually better than last year, that's right, he's better than Cam Allen and ran for about 270 yds on Bluefield and I just don't see an AA team in VA beating them. Region D early on is likely the best region this year as it appears Graham, Union, Richlands, Gate City, Tazewell, and Ridgeview are solid 6 teams.
Appo and Buck. County- didn't watch or listen. I picked BC back in July to win Region B, and go on to represent the East to play in the state title. The talent has always been there. They didn't have the coaching. The new coache turned it around last year in his first season. He now has still fairly young, but crazy talent with experience and he can coach. BC winning isn't a surprise, the margin was. Appo will still be good and a contender to win Region C with Radford and Glenvar and Gretna and guess what, the coach at Appo is pretty good to, lol. Smith will have Appo and his youthful talent a threat to win the region and even possibly play for the big one by seasons end. Nobody is paying attention to Gretna and they are kind of like Buckingham in that they are talented. I think Radford is the favorite by a small margin in Region C, but in the playoffs, Gretna, Glenvar, and Appo will be very close and capable.
Glenvar- I think a 7-3 team that may play in the state semi's. They will start out 0-2 possibly with Riverheads next week. Galax Will play in the 1A state title game representing the West. Galax has one of their better teams since the state title and have athletes everywhere. That's the perfect matchup vs Glenvar and Galax beat em close. Riverheads is run oriented and that is the perfect matchup for Glenvar. I think Riverheads wins likely, but don't be surprised if Glenvar wins. Glenvar will still be good enough to have a chance at winning the region come playoff time.
Region A- I know nothing about. I don't think Amelia played and I saw Poqouson beat Southampton pretty good. TJ will be a threat dropping down for sure.
Region B- Stuart's Draft and Buckingham are the two I got playing in that title game. I saw where Draft layed the leather last night. Draft has had to solid of a program to be down for too long. It's a matter of time with them. Can't count out Clarke Co. East Rockingham just lost to much to contend for a region title. I suspect Draft, Buck Co., and Clarke and maybe even Luray are 4 teams ahead of ER this year.
Region D and West-
Gate City and Richlands. I listened to this one on my phone. Gate City rushed for nearly 300 yds. It's apparent that if they aren't back from their 3 or 4 year drought, they are on the right track to getting out of one with their new Head Coach. To win at Richlands is impressive. Richlands plays the tough schedule and may finish 5-5 and still play for the region title.
Ridgeview won big as Adkins, the D1 kid put on a show. Union was Union by looking at their score and it seems they aren't ever down. Well know more how much separation is between Richlands and Union next week and about Ridgeview in short time. Tazewell back to the 80s and old Tazewell? We will know more as they play Graham next, and Gate City, wow.
Graham and Bluefield, I just finished watching a recorded broadcast stream of this an hour ago. Bluefield looks as good or better than last year and aside from the 14 point win, it's a Graham maybe should have won. They had over 130 yds of penalties and two long TDs called back and might have outgained Bluefield. I don't see any drop off with them from last year and I will stick with them as my pick to win the whole thing. Their QB is actually better than last year, that's right, he's better than Cam Allen and ran for about 270 yds on Bluefield and I just don't see an AA team in VA beating them. Region D early on is likely the best region this year as it appears Graham, Union, Richlands, Gate City, Tazewell, and Ridgeview are solid 6 teams.
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