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Relying on faith, Smith thriving with Raiders


The Appomattox Raiders dump water on coach Doug Smith after they defeated Buffalo Gap 51-6 during the 2A state semifinal game at Bragg Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5. (Autumn Parry/The News & Advance)

Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:16 am
Ben Cates

APPOMATTOX — Even in the darkest night, there’s a bright day ahead.

Doug Smith knows a thing or two about that adage. Whenever the 52-year-old has faced adversity, he’s stared it down, said a prayer or two, and moved on.

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[Purple Haize]

Way to jinx him

[ATrain]

Prior to attending LCA, I went to Appomattox

[lynchburgwildcats]

He was my computer science teacher as a senior at Heritage. Still use some of that basic coding to this day. Somehow he actually remembered me from when I tried out for football as a freshman, but I quit after a few days because I hated practice. He is a good guy.

[krh44]

Best of luck to Doug & the Raiders. Glad to see he is doing well. I know when he left Heritage there was some people upset because he had invited players to FCA meeting.

[ballcoach15]

I hope Appomattox brings home a state championship tomorrow.

[flamehunter]

Congratulations to coach Smith and the raiders on a convincing 42-6 win. Perfect season!

[flamehunter]

Congrats to Doug on being named the VHSL 2A State Coach of the Year.

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[flamehunter]

Coach Smith is now in the running for a national honor as the most valuable coach. Here is a link where you can vote for him:
https://themostvaluablecoach.com/vote

Beyond football he has meant a lot to the school and community in Appomattox. They went through some extremely difficult times in the past year, from students dying in car crashes, suicide, even a tornado. He has taught his players to be excellent young men, beyond football and is not ashamed to give God all the glory. Please take the time to vote for him every day until November 18th.

[ATrain]

Appomattox defeated Amherst last night. Second straight undefeated regular season.

[Purple Haize]

I hear their girls hoops team is going to be pretty good too

[ATrain]

I hear their girls hoops team is going to be pretty good too

Yes, despite the difficult husband at home that the coach must deal with

[olldflame]

I hear their girls hoops team is going to be pretty good too

Yes, despite the difficult husband at home that the coach must deal with

So, did he get fired as defensive coordinator

[Purple Haize]

I hear their girls hoops team is going to be pretty good too

Yes, despite the difficult husband at home that the coach must deal with

So, did he get fired as defensive coordinator

I heard he weasled his way back into that position