Union vs Appo - let the talk begin

[pizzzzza]

Union (13-0) will host Appomattox (12-1) next Saturday, December 2 in the VHSL State semifinal game.

I saw this online...

"Will the Raiders be able to bite the Bullitt?"

Should be a classic!

p.s. I predict this thread will go bonkers.....probably one of the hottest threads all season.

 

[oldfool]

You mean can the Bullitt dodge the raiders.

 

[BigWinners]

You mean can the Bullitt dodge the raiders.

The way Union plays, they aren't attempting to dodge anyone right now, they're attempting to go straight over people.
If Union can dominate the LOS as well next week as this week and securely tackle in space, Appo have their hands full.

 

[Hburghokie]

Long road trip ahead but Union did it last year, this should be a good one.

 

[oldfool]

I have to say i'll speak from emotion and maybe have to eat some crow. But, i keep a full kitchen stocked with plenty of salt and pepper to season it with. And after taking my daughter shopping today i may need that crow to eat lol.

 

[oldfool]

Long road trip ahead but Union did it last year, this should be a good one.

Ahh heck it's nothing but a road trip i look forward to it myself. May even leave on friday and take a detour and drop in at Oak Hill Academy where i went to school at.

 

[FORT89]

Union will win this game like they beat Graham. This will be a high scoring game for 1 team and 1 team only. Da Bears!!! I look for them to complete a perfect season. 15-0

 

[oldfool]

Glad you have confidence in something even if missplaced.

 

[Hburghokie]

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Union will win this game like they beat Graham. This will be a high scoring game for 1 team and 1 team only. Da Bears!!! I look for them to complete a perfect season. 15-0

You have been wrong calling scores all along appo /glenvar was not low scoring like you predicted. This will be high scoring and if Union can put 30 on appo then have a chance but I am looking for Appo to come out this week with no mistakes in the red zone and taking care of business.

 

[FORT89]

Y

You have been wrong calling scores all along appo /glenvar was not low scoring like you predicted. This will be high scoring and if Union can put 30 on appo then have a chance but I am looking for Appo to come out this week with no mistakes in the red zone and taking care of business.

Well according to a lot of people Appo puts up huge numbers and 26 isn’t a huge number. None the less, they won the game. They will face the best team they have seen all year in Da Bears!!! I’ll be making this trip because the 1A match up doesn’t intrigue me at all. Galax is called Roll Tide and that’s what they will do.

 

[AntGZee]

Appo doesn't have to say a word but 2 X defending champ.

 

[FORT89]

Don’t be shocked if Appo doesn’t make it to the red zone. Just my opinion and I hope no one gets a rash from it. This will be my disclaimer from now on. LoL!!!

 

[FORT89]

Appo doesn't have to say a word but 2 X defending champ.

You might get to say that next year too. It’s nice you have a go to when nothing else can be said.

 

[Hburghokie]

Correct me if I am wrong you called for 19-16. Game. I told you appo would put up minimum 28 to 30 pts and if it wasn't for one the worst calls I have ever seen on a missed FG that was obvious to everyone there except 2 refs. They then would have scored 29. Right where I told you what the minimum score would be. What I meant earlier about cleaning up red zone miscues is two 1st and goals from the 15. That happened not because of something glenvar did but from what our offense did to cause it. Fix that and score would have been bigger. It will be fun game to watch but if union wants to win then I will say it again score alreast 30. Raiders in a shootout.

 

[FORT89]

Correct me if I am wrong you called for 19-16. Game. I told you appo would put up minimum 28 to 30 pts and if it won't for one the worst calls I have ever seen on a missed FG that was obvious to everyone there except 2 refs. They then would have scored 29. Right where I told you what would be the minimum score. What I meant earlier about cleaning up red zone miscues is two 1st and goals from the 15. That happened not because of something glenvar did but from what our offense did to cause it. Fix that and score would have been bigger. It will be fun game to watch but if union wants to win then I will say it again score alreast 30. Raiders in a shootout.

Okay, we were both wrong. LoL!! If I truly knew the scores of every game, I wouldn’t be on preps talking crap. LoL!! I’m merely giving my opinion as everyone else is. I just don’t get a rash from everyone else’s like they do mine.

 

[Stabler1980]

Fort89 -Blah Blah Blah , dang you talk a lot , and just don't make any sense , but we know you will keep talking , you need to understand Appo is not scared to go into the bullitt just like they took down the so called "1 seed last nite , so wake up and give these coaches and players some credit for what they have done the last 3 yrs , 42-1 .

 

[pizzzzza]

From everything I've heard/read, Bullitt Park must be a VERY TOUGH place for visitors.

What other 'home turfs' are tough to win at for visitors?

I think I would put Appomattox's home field on that list as well.

 

[Stabler1980]

They all should be tough for the visiting teams . Play to defend your house , Appo has done that , glad to see this team is making there path different than the last two , so all the Blah Blah people can't say they had the easy road ! Raiders will go in there and defend there title and go back to Salem , big difference when you know how to win in big games !! Raiders 32 - 17

 

[FORT89]

Fort89 -Blah Blah Blah , dang you talk a lot , and just don't make any sense , but we know you will keep talking , you need to understand Appo is not scared to go into the bullitt just like they took down the so called "1 seed last nite , so wake up and give these coaches and players some credit for what they have done the last 3 yrs , 42-1 .

Great job guys. We are talking about this year and not the last 3. They make ointment for that rash. LoL!!

 

[b.Di3_2016RU]

They all should be tough for the visiting teams . Play to defend your house , Appo has done that , glad to see this team is making there path different than the last two , so all the Blah Blah people can't say they had the easy road ! Raiders will go in there and defend there title and go back to Salem , big difference when you know how to win in big games !! Raiders 32 - 17

You could be right with your prediction. And Appo has surely gotten it done the last 2 years. But the 2 schools that combined to form Union have won a combined 14 state titles. There’s a history and tradition in Big Stone/Appalachia that is storied and deep. It’s not in those kids blood to shy away from big games.[/QUOTE]

 

[FORT89]

They all should be tough for the visiting teams . Play to defend your house , Appo has done that , glad to see this team is making there path different than the last two , so all the Blah Blah people can't say they had the easy road ! Raiders will go in there and defend there title and go back to Salem , big difference when you know how to win in big games !! Raiders 32 - 17

Great teams don’t leave points on the field. Union will not leave points on the field.

 

[Stabler1980]

Oh now he is a union fan ! Fort89 what band wagon are you going to ride !! Lol

 

[Stabler1980]

Agreed there is a lot of history there ! But Appo is making there on history also !!

 

[Bo Bob]

Great teams don’t leave points on the field. Union will not leave points on the field.

Then last years Union team must have sucked since they left all the points on the field and took zero home with them. First shut out in their history.
Not trying to disrespect the Bears with this, just saying good teams do leave points on the field at times. They are high school kids!

 

[FORT89]

Oh now he is a union fan ! Fort89 what band wagon are you going to ride !! Lol

I’m a union fan?? LoL!! I’m someone that doesn’t get in line with everyone else and then ask. Where we going. I’m a fan of HS football, I have an opinion on a public forum and most can’t handle reading it. I truly don’t care if you like what I say or not. If you can’t handle that. Don’t read it. I’ll be at that game to watch it in person. Then I will talk about it afterwards, if this gives you a rash. Buy some ointment.

 

[hillcity2110]

i personally think it will be a close battle with tons of d-1 talent on both sides, mitchell , graves, scruggs forsure going to next level maybe more. all this talk about calling fr blowouts etc is crazy talk on both sides, thats said lets all keep it classy ok. i hope mitchell goes to va tech i hope graves dows as well. Last yr appo had home field and union had to make this super long travel, advantage appo then.. now the role is reversed..ok fair is fair, i think it will be a good game and i hope for decent weather and no injuries no matter who wins.. i hope the winner of this game wins it all and i will make the trip to big stone gap as well to cheer the raiders on. anyone that comes on this board and predicts a sure fired win 100% by his side in a blow out is. delusional .i mean come on thats prob not going to happen on either side. i do not feel any side canne positive they will win, I mean would anyone really bet the house on it people?? lets keep it real

 

[Hoos19NC]

Oh now he is a union fan ! Fort89 what band wagon are you going to ride !! Lol

I bet if Appo wins it all he will claim he was a Raiders fan from day one....

 

[Boathead]

As I said in an earlier post, a couple of weeks ago, "all is quiet on the western front." Union just plays their game by lining up and giving it their best shot. No spit and polish for this team, just hard nose football.

This will be a classic at Bullitt Park. Safe travels to all the Appo fans and enjoy our beautiful mountains here in SWVA.

Oh, by the way, when you get to Christiansburg (Blacksburg), just remember you have three more hours to drive!

 

[FORT89]

Then last years Union team must have sucked since they left all the points on the field and took zero home with them. First shut out in their history.
Not trying to disrespect the Bears with this, just saying good teams do leave points on the field at times. They are high school kids!

Bo bo, wez all talking about this year. Last years team was great and you can talk about that for years to come. Both teams aren’t last years teams. This will be the best team you have seen in 3 years.

 

[FORT89]

I bet if Appo wins it all he will claim he was a Raiders fan from day one....

There it is again, that word IF. If is a huge word for just 2 letters. If your aunt had balls she would be your uncle. IF the Raiders beat DA BEARS, well they get to play another game and I will make my pick then.

 

[Bo Bob]

Tell the 15 Richlands team that or the Heritage team from 3A we played this year that we lost to but is demolishing teamsin the 3A playoffs (although they meet the undefeated St River team this week)

I do think it will be a battle. Appo isn't last years team and they know that, but they are their own beast to be dealt with.

 

[Stabler1980]

blahBlah the fort89 comedy club site ! Slow down dude ! By the way what goes after that fort ? No not fort cheswell?

 

[ArcticBuc]

For those driving from Appo...be careful of speed traps.

Your best bet is going thru TN for the quickest route...if you have the time and want a gorgeous drive then Rt.58 from Bristol to Gate City

 

[FORT89]

blahBlah the fort89 comedy club site ! Slow down dude ! By the way what goes after that fort ? No not fort cheswell?

LoL!! It’s chesswell to you.

 

[BigWinners]

I'm glad you guys know that dude isn't from BSG, no one from here is expecting to roll over Appo. I do believe it will be competitive, hopefully boys aren't intimidated.

 

[eh31]

Appomattox by 80+!!! Didn't you guys know they're 2x state champs?? Union already has the basketballs out from what I heard so they're not even showing up next Saturday. i heard they're gonna let Appomattox show up at Bullit park and just let the 2015 team play the 2016 team! Any truth to that??

 

[FORT89]

Appomattox by 80+!!! Didn't you guys know they're 2x state champs?? Union already has the basketballs out from what I heard so they're not even showing up next Saturday. i heard they're gonna let Appomattox show up at Bullit park and just let the 2015 team play the 2016 team! Any truth to that??

I think Appo averages close to 80, but they will say..... we left points on the field.

 

[Bo Bob]

Both teams have earned their spots here! Gonna be an awesome atmosphere I'm sure!!!

 

[Intrinsicrewards]

If it wasn't 8 hours round trip, I would love to go. Is the game being streamed? radio?

Haven't seen Union play but they must be real good to dominate a great Graham team like that.

For Appo, Union needs to get their 4th and short defense ramped up to have a chance. Appo only punts inside their own 40 and with more than 5 to go. It's awful hard to stop drives when a coach is willing to throw the dice like that and usually wins. Also.... at times,I thought I was watching a scrum in rugby. Appo pushes/pulls the ball carrier forward for 3-8 yards at times. It's not just players helping the ball carrier get a few extra yards or a TD. It looks more like a designed play and worked really well, especially on the opening drive. If i were Union, I would try and figure out how to defend that. Not a fball coach but I guarantee it's coming to Bullitt park.

Another surprising thing to me last night. Appo is not big..they are HUGE. Much bigger than any other team around here. Quite a few of those guys look as big as college players.

 

[singlewinger92]

Bo bo, wez all talking about this year. Last years team was great and you can talk about that for years to come. Both teams aren’t last years teams. This will be the best team you have seen in 3 years.

I very seriously doubt Union would beat Heritage. That's the best team Appo will see all year. Wrong once again..