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    2A final four Gilliam Ratings

    Union has been underrated in these particular ratings all year long. There seems to be a false ceiling with the formula used because of the bias on out of state competition. Their power rating warranted a #2 seed in the playoffs in the West, yet the ratings have consistantly had them as the...
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    In the west....the points system works

    Last year, the VHSL lost a ton of money doing the playoffs. Keep in mind they do reimbursements for travel, lodging, diesel, etc. That is the main reason they proposed to change the format in the future earlier this year. The aim is to cut down on cost and keep the early rounds more regional...
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    Special teams...it can win or lose you a state championship

    Way back in the 1980s, Powell Valley's first 3 Championships were all decided in the last 27 seconds by a single point. All were decided by a missed or made PAT or field goal. You're damn right special teams can decide championships...if teams are evenly matched, it's usually the X factor that...
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    In the west....the points system works

    In 1989, Appalachia won the Division 1 Title with a 5-5 regular season record. BUT, there were only 4 teams per division in Region D that made the playoffs back then. That would be the same as if only 8 teams per division (East/West) made the playoffs now. Their rating got them in as a 4 seed...
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    In the west....the points system works

    My problem with it is that the MAJORITY of teams get in...not the MINORITY. It is rewarding mediocrity. Athletics is competition based...the drama and feel good stories just a by product. The regular season sould be a competition ensuring only the BEST teams get in to the playoffs to begin with...
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    Abingdon @ Richlands

    According to the Bristol Herald Courier, Union rushed for 206 yards on 23 carries vs. Richlands.
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