LPD Predictions

**Jason** · July 31st, 2010, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by Ironlung

I'm more curious to hear how in any way shape or form in any year played there, where the hell the hash marks were on the field and how wide the goal posts were played a difference in any game ever played there?

Not an excuse for the loss last year but there were a couple of missed field goals by GC that would have been good if kicked through a HS goal post. So that is one difference. There is a reason those dimensions are made. The hashmarks play havoc on defenses when up against a team with some speedy backs. That is one reason Norton likes to play there. It really benefits them. I just cant see why anyone would want to bend the rules in the least bit no matter how interesting it makes things. Rules and regulations are there for a reason. Since this is the last year there I really hope one of the teams that has supported the UVA Wise mess loses there this year due to a missed field goal that would be good on a HS field.

And Biggin yes those two teams do play on the same field with the same college deminsions. BUT NO OTHER SINGLE A GAME IN THE STATE IS PLAYED ON SUCH A FIELD FOR A MEASLY STATE QUARTER FINAL GAME. How fair is it to the two teams playing there if they miss a game winning field goal when for example Gretna was to beat a team they play in the quarters by a field goal that would be no good on a college field? Like I said before there is a huge reason why the dimensions are different on a HS field than a college field. I feel if you are going to go by the rules then do so 100% Dont half ass it.

And for whoever said GC kids like playing there that is BS. I could see that point if UVA Wise was actually worth a **** in football.

I dont even know why the hell we are arguing this. It does not matter now. This is the last year it will be allowed thank God! This is my last post on this matter. Wise County can have their last so called championship game this year. Things next year is something I have wanted to see even before the UVA Wise mess. Will be some great matchups. Just wish it started this year.

**Jason** · July 31st, 2010, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by Ironlung

It's still fine for VA teams to have to go to Tennessee for in District baseball games though, right?

It is a HS regulation field isnt it? Truthfully I wish they would hurry and build their own.

**Jason** · July 31st, 2010, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by DJP

We don't have to worry about it anymore thank god no traveling to the middle of pure **** whole in the earth to watch a football game, and thank god we don't have to hear the uva wise alumni on this board talk about "when our new sports complex is complete everything will be in wise" so funny that **** blew over, i just hope we get out of playing basketball over in wise when its complete, madision square garden was in wise county id still rather play in bristol

Actually #1 see may still have to travel next year. It is not set in stone yet though but if a team is 200+ miles away they would probably have to meet somewhere in the middle.

**stainless** · July 31st, 2010, 06:45 AM

The only District that would give Region D travel issues would be the Pioneer District.

Bath County
Covington
Craig County
Highland
James River
Perry McCluer

Craig County being the nearest.

**Ironlung** · July 31st, 2010, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Jason

Since this is the last year there I really hope one of the teams that has supported the UVA Wise mess loses there this year due to a missed field goal that would be good on a HS field.

I guess you don't remember the Clintwood/Norton game there last year where Clintwood had a kick just bounce off the uprights?

Originally Posted by Jason

And for whoever said GC kids like playing there that is BS. I could see that point if UVA Wise was actually worth a **** in football.

Straight from the mouths of one of the best players at GC in the last 5 years they did. If you want to know who I'll tell you but you can probably guess. If you're calling me a liar we'll have another problem.

**1inStripes** · July 31st, 2010, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Ironlung

It's still fine for VA teams to have to go to Tennessee for in District baseball games though, right?

State games have been played in WV for football.

**GC-1** · July 31st, 2010, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by 1inStripes

State games have been played in WV for football.

They sure have. I watched Graham pummel Southhampton in the late 80's. The G-Men had an O-line that was as big as some D-1 lines. It was the 2nd half before Southhampton even crossed midfield.

**1inStripes** · July 31st, 2010, 10:31 AM

Was that 89 when Graham didn't have anyone score on them till SI done the article around Week 8 on them?

**Ironlung** · July 31st, 2010, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by 1inStripes

State games have been played in WV for football.

I'm assuming that's back when each side of the state flip flopped hosting? It's just as asinine.

**Ironlung** · July 31st, 2010, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by DJP

We don't have to worry about it anymore thank god no traveling to the middle of pure **** whole in the earth to watch a football game

I'm no fan of the town or even the county of Wise but if wise is the ****hole middle of the Earth, what the **** does that make Gate City, about 3 foot up a ****impacted colon of the Earth?