I took a long break from posting on these forums because I got tired of all the posing and preening. There are several Tarboro folks that come here with respect and I am more than happy to shut my mouth and let them represent my viewpoint because they usually have thoughtful things to say. The rest of the mess you see does nothing for me. Coach Craddock is one of the best coaches in this state but you will not find a more approachable, humble guy in the business. Those Viking players put it all out there every game. They play for him, for each other and for everyone back home. What those young men do on the field speaks a lot more loudly than anything you can tell me here. I am excited as I can be to see those guys back on the field in a state championship game again.
I know the folks from Mount Airy feel the same about their team. The Bears family lost a good one last year when Coach Price passed away. I'm sure he has the best seat in the house when Coach Holder and the Granite Bears take the field and will be cheering hard this Saturday. The last time Mount Airy played in Carter-Finley Stadium, they went in undefeated and they beat Williamston like a drum. I was at that game and I remember how much I liked the spirit of Mount Airy and their fans.
I just want both teams to play their best and leave it out on the field. I have seen the Vikings, so I know what their best looks like. As long as we come out at least one point better, I will be thrilled. If Mount Airy has the silver bullet, I will come back here and congratulate them on their undefeated season. Otherwise, I'm going back into hibernation from the forum. God bless!