Region D Championship #1 Blacksburg vs #2 E.C. Glass
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ESPN-Blacksburg will have the call of the Blacksburg-EC Glass Region 4D championship game from Christiansburg’s George N. Porterfield Stadium tonight. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:15 pm; kick-off is at 7:00 pm. Go to www.espnblacksburg.com, then click on the Listen Live icon at the top of the home page. There is also an ESPN-Blacksburg app that can be downloaded (free) onto a Smartphone in the App Store. 93.1 FM and 97.1 FM (simulcast) for local listeners.
I think this game could come down to turnovers and special teams.
Both offenses can light it up, and both defenses can shut down opposing offenses. I’m particularly impressed by #58, Holden Fretz, up front defensively for Glass - he’s a real havoc-wrecker! The Glass defensive secondary is solid and breaks well on the ball. For Blacksburg on defense, a key will be to keep Kendrick moving laterally and not let him plant and head upfield, where he can do considerable damage. Blacksburg’s defense moves laterally (I.e., sideline-to-sideline) as well as any Bruins team I’ve seen in my 15 years in Blacksburg; whether or not they can keep Kendrick contained is ultra-critical for Blacksburg. If Blacksburg can force Kendrick to throw more often than he takes off and improvises that will be to Blackburg’s advantage. Offensively for Blacksburg, the offensive line is the key - if they can give Grant Johnston time to throw and for the passing routes to develop, then that gives Blacksburg an advantage. Blacksburg has playmakers who can create if - IF - Johnston has time to get the football to them.
As I stated initially, this could come down to turnovers and which defense can rally when they happen in order to minimize the damage. I don’t know much about Glass’ kicking game, but Blacksburg has two good placekickers - Chas Shelor and Dawson Racek; between them they are 8-of-10 on FGs (one blocked, the other just short from 47). If it’s a tight game and a last possession type of game and Blacksburg has the ball I like the Bruins’ chances if they are within FG range.
I don’t think either team wins by more than 10 points; I’ll be surprised if that isn’t the case tonight.
I’m really looking forward to calling this one on ESPN-Blacksburg (www.espnblacksburg.com, then Listen Live; or download the ESPN Blacksburg app from the App Store to listen via phone or tablet) and we always welcome constructive feedback on how we’ve delivered the game to the listeners. Our pre-game coverage starts at 6:15 pm. Text us during the game at 866-961-1430 with your first name and where you’re listening from and we’ll try to acknowledge you on the air.
Best wishes to both teams for a well played, injury-free contest tonight. Safe travels for the Hilltoppers fans and team to and from the game.
Good stuff. Holden is a monster! Glass basically has the same defensive line as last year, so expect the pressure from them. Looks like Johnston can escape pressure more and that is a dangerous thing if we let him loose to throw a Bomb! This game will be won or lost in the trenches for both teams.
Kendrick is a special talent with good pieces around him that can make plays as well. Blacksburg will definitely be the best defense we’ve played all year.
Really looking forward to this game!
The stadium did start clearing but unfortunately the Hokies found a way to extend to 15
15 in a row and counting....sorry boo HOO fans but you couldn't beat the worst VT team in 25 years
Absolutely, Blacksburg won and they deserve all the credit. But they didn’t get the Hilltoppers best shot, they had 3 defensive starters out, and ended playing most of the game with 3 starters on offense. Injuries are a part of the game and their are no excuses. Three years ago we finished the season 1-9 and tonight we finished the season 11-2. The glass program is back to being relative but still lacks depth. But with a junior dominated roster, watch out next year. I will say Blacksburg has the fastest defense I have seen in along time.
LB and Blacksburg aren’t in the same district so it wouldn’t deminish the quality or reputation of the Seminole. It would just mean the two best teams from the Roanoke are we’re better than the two best teams from the Seminole district. That doesn’t take away from the quality of the Seminole from top to bottom.
Sorry @Hilltoperhokie for jumping in your conversation
Yeah if you want to hold onto that then it's cool...but you are 0-15 against your rival the last 15 tries...and you just lost to the worst VT team in last 25 years
"We got a better record" hahaha
If you want to hold on to us not winning not much has changed in the past 15 years, UVA has made what 4 or 5 bowls in those 15 years so what quality of teams has tech defeated to extend the streak? Sure it’s not great to lose 15 in a row but ultimately the only thing y’all have done that UVA hasn’t is consistently go bowling. The UVA team was predicted to finish last in the conference st the beginning and won 7 games and were in contention for a division title, progression is trending the right way. The streak won’t live much longer at this rate and then I’ll just here about the past of the streak, so clamor on to what you like but the trajectory of the HOOS is trending upward, while i can’t speak the same of fuente’S Hokies. You got 364 days to enjoy this have at it, but I know I won’t hear much from you Hokies as the rest of the athletic programs aren’t really conversation worthy.
Virginia played their worst game of the year. And Tech had the refs on their side.
I see this excuse used in high school by some teams, so I assume you can use this excuse in college games also.
there is the Roanoke Valley and The New River Valley , it is called the River Ridge District . ( Roanoke River . New River ) also The New River Valley still has 3 teams playing next weekend , Galax, Radford, and Blacksburg.
I could say the 2 best teams from the Blue Ride are better than the 2 best teams from the Seminole district.
Cause this is a football board genius and we talk football here...and hokie or not I couldn't care less about soccer,lacrosse and girls hockey or tennis...sorry but those are sissy sports...have fun with them boo hoo fan
They are proud of being 5-6! Typical VT fans. Over 100 yrs of college sports and the only thing in their trophy room is dust and a chicken. They beat UVA,but still got the same view looking up at UVA in the standings. But hey....15 in a row is nothing compared to over 100yrs of failure in ALL SPORTS,including football!
At least those losers can bass fish! 23-0!! Gotta wear sun glasses in UVA’s trophy room!
first off this is the Fall Sports Forum , and yes football is played in the fall along with boys and girls cross country, golf, and girls volleyball and cheerleaders
. . Those kids train just as hard as any football player , calling them sissies shows maybe your helmet didn't fit very well .
. . Those kids train just as hard as any football player , calling them sissies shows maybe your helmet didn't fit very well .
Looking up at uva huh? Well both teams are 4-4 in conference and guess what #1 tie breaker is? Yeah that's right head to head...so actually uva is below VT in conference standings...yeah and im the ignorant one hahaha
Take your pissing match to
Wrong again Mr Soft, but I do give respect where it is deserved...….. This is a high school sports Forum ( Va Preps ) please take your pissing match to Hokie Haven , you can discuss college sports there...……..
We have been over this before, like someone else said, this is the FALL sports board, and even more defined the 4A FALL SPORTS BOARD.
So go ahead and discuss the college game, makes no difference to me, but don't disrespect the other sports who certainly work hard at their crafts and dont deserve it, and don't disrespect other posters who point out that this is in fact FALL board, not just football.
So go ahead and discuss the college game, makes no difference to me, but don't disrespect the other sports who certainly work hard at their crafts and dont deserve it, and don't disrespect other posters who point out that this is in fact FALL board, not just football.
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