Tiger1988

I saw on Twitter via Stephen Hargis that Whitwell is expected to name assistant Travis Olinger head football coach.

I agree. A lot of people don't know the whole story. Wish him luck at Waverly.

Praying for improved health and a speedy hospital exit for Peg Leg.

Yeah, you never know nowadays. Can't blame a coach for bettering himself if the opportunity arises, but I am 99.999% sure he was not at Waverly this weekend.

No problem. Coach may yet leave, but hard to be in 2 places at 1 time (LOL).

I think Boldin was in Birmingham this weekend for a youth football all-star game with his son.

Thank you TALMAD and SCPRIDE30 for the support as they passed through Dunlap. Win or lose tomorrow, these young men will not forget the excitement and level of support shown throughout the whole valley.

Cherokee23, this is my 1st year posting on Coach T, but you are pure class. Watched 23 snagging one handed passes during pregame. He is a special athlete. Hate that he missed the game. I think that if he played, the outcome would have been different. Thanks for supporting Whitwell. Hopefully this our year.

That's it ladykee. As a realist, if Petty is out, we probably lose this game. If we have to play next week without our QB, we will show up and play the hand we are dealt. Hope you didn't take that last post as disrespectful because it wasn't intended that way. I just meant to say that if 23 plays, Whitwell more than likely loses.

A huge Whitwell fan, but I am a realist. I watched 23 snag one handed passes all during warm ups with his other arm in a sling. If he was healthy and played, I believe the outcome may have been drepreswet. Hated it for Greenback, but this time of year you play with the hand you are dealt. Whitwell's QB getting hurt didn't help, but Petty stepped up when needed most. I knew it would not be a blowout, either way. Good hard nosed game. I predict Greenback will represent the East next year after a stout challenge from SP.

All of you Greenback posters are nothing but pure class. Congrats on a great season. Y'all will be there next year. Hard fought game on both sides.

Thankful for God's blessings, family, friends and football on Friday nights. Hoping for an injury free game on both sides. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

If it a crowd size comparable to SP, I would try to get there about 1 hour and 15 minutes before kickoff. We usually get there about 1.5 hours early, but I haven't noticed any issues getting people in.

I too will be nervous before the game. It is true that Whitwell has not been in this position in a while, but there is a different feel about this team. Senior leadership is a huge factor for this team. They have been in a few situations this year that they had to dig deep (TC game and playoff game against S. Pitt.). Both times they arose to the occasion. They have been tested, but GB is an experienced and very talented team. I see a close game either way. If Whitwell doesn't get too excited and can keep it close going in to the 4th quarter, we will have a good chance of coming out on top. You guys do have the advantage in coaching experience and the players being in this position before. I will agree that if either team gains an advantage that they need to stay on the gas and not get complacent.

I'll introduce myself at the game Friday. I might embarrass my kid (LOL).

That is accurate. I also believe that there was some confusion in the 1st half with some new play calls (delay of game, etc.). I do not think that there is any need for a lot of new plays this week. Maybe a few new wrinkles, but line up and play to the strengths of what got you this far and win your one on one matchups, but what do I know, I'm a football stand weenie, but proud parent (LOL). Looking forward to a great, injury free game. Safe travels GB faithful. See y'all Friday in Whitvegas.

Johnnys is pretty good. They have some good shrimp. Safe travels up here next week. Looking forward to a good game. There is a place in Crossroads called Sue Bob's that is pretty good also. That's about it. LOL.

Me and the wife did the digital tickets as guinea pigs. You have to pay about a dollar extra as a service fee. The ticket goes to your email. When you open it, do not "redeem" it. They will do that at the gate. Once it is "redeemed", you can not select the "redeem" option again. I believe that they do that so that the ticket cannot be forwarded and used more than once. As guinea pigs, I guess you could say we were officially the first in the gate. I am unsure where you enter with the digital ticket though. They will not let you in the gate if the "redeem" button has been pressed, so please do not press it by mistake. Hope this helps. Looking forward to a good game. Win or lose, supporting the valley next week.

Thanks Gbnation! Hated to hear about one of you players getting hurt. Kids put in a lot of time for a chance to experience playoff time. I know he will come back with a vengeance☺. Sorry on who I pull for (whoever wins), but gotta support the valley.

1st time poster. What Whitwell did during the 1st game has no bearing on this one. Much respect to S. Pitt. As Ric Flair said "To be the man, ya gotta beat the man". Hoping for a good clean game on both sides, decent refs and no injuries on either side. Hopefully Whitwell can pull out another W, but if the opposite happens, gotta support the valley against GB.