Not a whole lot they can do about it either. They are in a 10 school district that is historically been one of the weakest in the state. A 10 member district only permits them one OOD opponent. That makes it hard to stiffen up their slate of games. Their coach no longer has the burden of the AD job, and they are not far from beating up on some top teams, so yeah, we shouldn't sleep on them.
This will be an interesting year and test at Lafayette. Qb returns as some top offensive lineman and defensive players BUT this is the first year I can remember in a long time where there are no returnee starters in the skill positions of RB and TE/WR. Some subs played some and looked good but little real varsity experience. This will the year the HC Andy Linn will really earn his salary and maybe lose the rest of his hair!
It's good to hear from you old friend. I hope everyone is doing well?
Hello DP/ I am doing fine here, now going into my 2nd year of retirement. Yep, that Smithfield game is way too early in the season! Toughest game on our schedule but at Williamsburg this year on artificial turf, not at Smithfield and their usual spongy grass! But Smithfield has the best QB in the Bay Rivers. 2 months, more or less to go. Lafayette has picked their Captains and have been hitting the weights since December.
Yep, Smithfield is the 2nd game. Huguenot is no longer our first. One of the coaches said Booker T Washington in Norfolk is our first game now but the schedule on maxpreps dies not agree with this. Jamestown should be improved but how much is a big question. Poquoson is pretty loaded this year and should be a force with their step down in class. I know Smithfield graduated their Div 1 big WR , Pierce, their big RB and some key lineman but Gwb16 should give some real insight. But their returnee starting Qb can really throw, scramble with best and run. He will test your defense in game 1, I believe.
I agree 100%! How do you see the programs on the Northside doing? I think JM and Tee Jay will become competitive over time. Armstrong, JM, and GW all look like they are going to contend for the basketball championship every year.
That was bold!Yessir. Region B is gonna be tough. Call me 804 bias, but I have no doubt that whoever comes out of Region B will win the state championship
Strong statement indeed, could never call that with confidence this time of year . Some years , there is a clear pick, but not this one. There will be a team to step up and get better as the year goes on, I would place my money on the usual suspects. Dinwiddie , Salem, LT , or Woodgrove of course. My team will need to show me something early for me to believe. I will know after two weeks if they got what it takes and gladly share my thoughts .Yessir. Region B is gonna be tough. Call me 804 bias, but I have no doubt that whoever comes out of Region B will win the state championship
Thats the confidence have come to know. 9-1 worst case scenario?
Have to watch out for Millbrook and Liberty , 8-2 worst , I would say, still a rather young team. Talent is mostly juniors
Great list.. Your regions are spot on.. Me... I'd have this same list, however, I think a 8-2/7-3 JF or Amherst team is better than a 9-1 WB or Blacksburg team. That Seminole schedule will make a man out of you! I'd probably place both teams ahead of Blacksburg and Byrd.
I am not sold on JF. Great coach, but they are probably a year away. Have mixed emotions about Amherst. If they are healthy and can stay that way I am buying. Defense will be the key. Until someone stops Basham WB will remain a contender in my eyes. Realize they lost a lot, but he is a game changer. I get your point regarding Blacksburg, They have a tough schedule, but if they can survive with a decent seed (top four) they have a chance to be in the mix.
GW has a lot of question marks. They return 20 starters but let's be real, they haven't beat anybody good in 3 years. 3rd year QB in Sam Branch returns and they have some very good (but unproven) skill players. Wesley Graves is going to be a name to get used to hearing for the next 3 years at RB (reminds me a lot of Siddarrius Williams), Carl Poole Jr is a hybrid LB/safety that is starting to attract D1 attention, Carlos Poole is probably the best athlete I've seen out of Danville in a long time. I think he goes D1 for basketball but at 6'4 QB/WR and his skill set he can make GW formidable (reminds me a lot of Warren Craft out of Fleming a couple of years ago).. The defense will be young but they have some studs at LB. They'll be big up front but like I told you fellas, I don't know if they have the depth on the line to compete with Salem and Sherando for 4 quarters. They have some boys to go and get it at receiver, unlink last year, but once again, they're unproven. To me, I think they'll be a top 5 team in Region D. As Cutnjump stated a while ago, they'll be as good as their homefield takes them. I'd compare them with Charlottesville and Blacksburg.. Speed, speed , and speed, but line play is a HUGE question mark. I just think that there's too many distractions going on in Danville. To me, the kids are just not as focused. I also think that time is running out for the GW coach. He's the best thing that has happened to GW football in a long time. As talented as these teams he will have for the next 2 years, it's win now or on to greener pastures. I hope the kids buy into the system. I couldn't tell you how these guys will stack up against Magna Vista, JF (who I think will be at the top of Region D) and Amherst who is a proven winner and gives GW fits every year. 10-0, watch out.. 9-1.. We'll see if they're for real come playoff time.. 8-2, round 1 exit...7-3... Who's applying for the head coaching job at GW next year?
Correction.. GW will likely start Carlos Poole this year at QB. Branch, whose father passed last week, is dedicating the year to his dad who played receiver in college. Branch will play WR while Poole will be the QB. Poole was 19-1 as the JV QB. 6'4, 4.6 speed and can sling it. Los will have his fair share of college choices between football and basketball the next 2 years. I forget the Charlotte Vance poster's name on here but he and maybe @Lewis918777 have seen him play and can back my statement up.
If team up by 35 or more at start of 4th Q clock keeps running. Same as here except VIrginia rule starts at beggining of 2nd half.
