Tech opponent breakdown: Virginia Tech
I’d planned to run some more stuff from interviews last week, but my laptop seems to have eaten all my notes. I’ll have more when I transcribe it again. In the meantime, I asked writers who cover the teams on Tech’s schedule for breakdowns of those teams. We’ll start with Virginia Tech and Andy Bitter of the Roanoke Times and Virginian Pilot. You can check out his blog here and follow him on Twitter here.
1. In a nutshell, what are Virginia Tech’s strengths and weaknesses?
The defense, as usual, is the strength of the team. The Hokies return nine starters from a group that was riddled with injuries last year yet still finished the season ranked No. 10 nationally in total defense. The entire front seven is back, buoyed by the return of linebacker Bruce Taylor, who was having an All-ACC season before suffering a Lisfranc foot injury in Week 8. The defensive line has the potential to be one of the best the school has had in the last decade. On offense, quarterback Logan Thomas is emerging as one of the nation’s best. In his first year as a starter, he threw for 3,000 yards, accounted for 30 touchdowns and broke the school’s single-season yardage mark.
While the defense is stout, the secondary is not particularly deep. Beyond starters Kyle Fuller, Antone Exum, Detrick Bonner and Kyshoen Jarrett, there aren’t a whole lot of players who are ready for primetime. An injury on the back end could be a serious blow. Offensively, the Hokies are pretty much replacing everybody but Thomas. Four fifth-year starters are gone from the offensive line, as are receiver Jarrett Boykin and Danny Coale, who ranked 1-2 on the school’s all-time receiving list, and running back and ACC Player of the Year David Wilson, who went pro early. The line has the biggest question marks. It will need to come together. Virginia Tech has capable players at the other spots, although they’ll need to prove it on the field.
2. What kind of impact can be expected out of wide receivers Marcus Davis and D.J. Coles, the replacements for Jarrett Boykin and Danny Coale?
They certainly have the potential. Davis is a physical freak. He’s 6-4, 228, runs a 4.37 time in the 40 and has a 44-inch vertical leap. Consistency has always been his issue. He’ll need to prove he’s capable of being an every-down threat if he wants to advance his game to the next level.
Coles is another big-bodied receiver (6-3, 216) who is a good target for Thomas. He’s coming off PCL surgery this offseason and has been slow in his recovery. The trainer recently said he was “dicey” for the Georgia Tech opener, so that will be something to watch. Don’t forget about Dyrell Roberts, who was given another shot at a senior season after breaking his arm in Week 3 last year. He’s a veteran who has good speed and skills, particularly in the slot. Those three might not be as prolific as Boykin and Coale, but they have enough skills to give Thomas plenty of options in the receiving game.
3. How much of an answer is Michael Holmes at running back (or anyone else) to fill David Wilson’s shoes?
Holmes seems like he’s the frontrunner. He’s kind of the anti-Wilson. Whereas Wilson was a home run hitter, a guy who could amaze on any play and loved the spotlight (I’m sure you’ve seen videos of his backflips), Holmes is a quieter, go-about-his-business back. He’s not flashy, but he produces (he had 2,877 yards and 41 touchdowns as a senior in high school).
Oddly, that’s kind of what Virginia Tech’s offense needs. Holmes hits the right hole, runs north and south, has enough speed and enough physicality for the defense to worry about it. Will he make as many eye-popping runs as Wilson did last year? No.
But he also probably won’t run for negative 22 yards on first-and-goal, as Wilson did in the Sugar Bowl, trying to make something out of nothing. Thomas is enough of a star player on offense for the Hokies. If Holmes is a reliable rushing threat, that’ll be good enough.
4. Could Logan Thomas be even better than when Georgia Tech saw him last year?
He could, although that was one of his best games last season. He spent the offseason with quarterbacks guru George Whitfield, who had previously worked with Ben Roethlisberger, Cam Newton and Andrew Luck. I covered Newton at Auburn, and I, like many who have made the same comparison, see some similarities there.
Although I’d say Cam was a more natural runner, at this point in their careers, Logan seems like a more polished passer. What’ll be key for Thomas this year is how he’ll handle being The Guy on offense. Last year, it was Wilson’s turn (at least early in the season). And Thomas had the benefit of a veteran line and receivers to help him out. That support system isn’t as great this year. So while I think he could be improved as a player, it wouldn’t shock me to see him put up numbers not too different from last year. Honestly, I think Virginia Tech would take that, though.
5. What were one or two of the biggest developments out of spring practice?
The offensive line had some noticeable problems early on. The defense, using plenty of blitzes in an early scrimmage, was in the backfield all day long. Now, that might be a statement about how porous the offensive line is or how good the defensive line is (more likely, it’s both). But it was enough to send die-hard Tech fans into an early panic. The o-line got better as spring went on — particularly the first group — and began to hold its own a bit more by the end, but it’ll still be an area of concern this fall.
Holmes established himself as the top guy for the running back job. At one scrimmage, he raced down the sideline 60 yards for a score, out-running the defense and at least somewhat alleviating concerns about his speed. In goal line drills, he showed a physicality the coaches liked and a nose for the end zone. I’d be shocked if he wasn’t the leading rusher this year.
Defensively. Bonner emerged as a guy who could be pretty good at free safety. He was a backup corner last year, filling in on occasion for an injured Jayron Hosley. The coaches like his instincts, range and cover skills at safety, though. Given the opportunity, he could be a breakthrough player on that side of the ball.
6. Georgia Tech players are pretty locked in on the opener. Do you get the same sense from Virginia Tech?
I’d say so, but it’s always tough to tell. They obviously understand the importance of the Georgia Tech game. The winner has always represented the Coastal Division in the ACC title game. And the defense has always put plenty of its focus into the Yellow Jackets and their option offense. Then again, you would have said Virginia Tech was locked in heading into past season openers that it has lost (Alabama and Boise State recently).
I think the Hokies are generally a team you can peg to be pretty good by the end of the season. You don’t win 10 or more games in eight straight seasons without being consistent in that sense. But season openers are always dicey, and the Hokies have had their share of flops to start the year recently. I’m expecting a close game come Labor Day (provided there’s no lightning in the area).
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GTJACKET
July 30th, 2012
8:04 am
First. Go Jackets
HighTech
July 30th, 2012
8:04 am
I like the quip about the lightning. VPISU has some impressive athletes on offense. CAG will have the D ready them.
Thanks, Ken. You do a great job covering the Jackets.
9/3!
GTJACKET
July 30th, 2012
8:06 am
I have never been close to first before. I think that our defense needs to step up and pressure that monster at QB early and often. We will move the ball on VaTech, we always do. If the defense can live up to their capabilities, we could have a very good year. We will know very early in the season, how our year will go.
Tech/App fan
July 30th, 2012
8:09 am
This time, no punches!
GTKurt80
July 30th, 2012
8:19 am
I was at the lightning or I should say non-game. That was one heck of a storm.
Looks like an even match. They’re weak at receiver, with new people. Our secondary is strong. Hope that new 40-inch vertical helps cover the “feak.” They’re O line is new, and our D line is hopefully better. Our O line is strong, their D line is strong. Our only weakness on O is receiver and their weakness on D is secondary. Their QB is great, which negates the O weaknesses. We have to get to their QB to win this game. Our running game should be able to move the ball.
Nothing was mentioned about their great “speacial teams?” Our should be better, hopefully boost we need.
thanks ken.
Alabama Jack
July 30th, 2012
8:33 am
Ah, the lightning game. I was at a conference in Colorado, had begged off a dinner engagement, ordered room service and was relaxing in my hotel room ready for some football. What a downer. Just glad no one got hurt (other than the rental car company).
ramblingbuzz
July 30th, 2012
8:36 am
I’m looking forward to seeing how GT’s defense looks in the opener. Need to see a lot of improvement there. Appears the strengths of the two teams will be GT’s offense against VT’s defense. I’m sure VT will have 7 or 8 in the box on every play to shut down the option and challenge GT to throw the ball if they can.
gt4ever
July 30th, 2012
8:42 am
Defense is always good at VT… I like the fact that we get them first. If the defense plays well and can tackle the QB, then I like our chances. For some reason our offense has always done well against VT. It should be a good game. I can hardly wait… Go Jackets!
Bryan GT04
July 30th, 2012
8:42 am
Wait….their QB requires outside coaching? Isn’t that blasphemy and a statement of how Beamer is a complete failure as a coach? No wait, I forgot, that’s only how WieNE calls it for Johnson.
GOLD PANTS
July 30th, 2012
8:45 am
That one player that has the 4.37 speed in the 40 concerns me even without the experience. It sets up the potential for a bomb and streches the field defensively.Hope we come to play in this one.
gt4ever
July 30th, 2012
8:51 am
@ Gold Pants
If the Defense comes to play this year, then based on our schedule, it could be special…
GTKurt80
July 30th, 2012
9:00 am
GOLD PANTS
Yeh, that guy scares me too. We have to get to their QB, tie that guy up at the line of scrimmage or Holton needs to hit him hard.
We’ve got to get their QB scrambling and making mistakes. A pick six woud do the trick!!
Ted
July 30th, 2012
9:28 am
GTKurt80, VT’s 1st team secondary is not a weakness. In fact, they are very good, fast and hit hard. The problem is depth. If one of their starters gets hurt then it becomes a bit dicey.
RocketCityJacket
July 30th, 2012
9:35 am
My mouth is watering for this game. Everything seems to point to the conclusion that we will have a good game against VT. Their defense is their strong suite and our offense is ours. Based on previous meetings we should be able to move the ball against them and score enough to win. The second half of the equation is our improved defense against their new and shaky offense, especially their OL. We have to be wary of Cam, I mean Logan, but if we can consistently pressure him then we should limit his effectiveness and then we again have the advantage.
The way I see it:
GT has the advantage when on offense, and
GT has the advantage when on defense.
It will be a tough game and we have to fire on all cylinders, but if we play our game and don’t choke, we should produce a win.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
9:52 am
KEN thanks for the link to the HOKIE blogs. Time to talk crap on their blog….. Add links to the other team blogs when you break them down.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
10:02 am
@ UOAD…….behave yourself. LOL
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
10:03 am
This is the First time a awhile I feel real good about the GT v VPI game. I think we have a great shot to win up there for a Second Time.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
10:06 am
Supersize I have been on the Miami blog for years. I do Clem&sons blog once in awhile and you know I hit UGa too, but that is pretty much it. We don’t play FSU enough to get on their blog.
DesignerJacket
July 30th, 2012
10:07 am
Our O against their D will be a real struggle, but the one that will decide the game will be our D against their O. Our revamped Special Teams needs to come up with some type of X-factor for us (be it good field position in general, a blocked punt or PAT, or a good return.) We’ll need a game-breaker to ensure victory. This game will be close.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
10:07 am
UOAD…..just don’t be a typical troll a*hole. Remember you ARE representing our team. Make us proud
GTKurt80
July 30th, 2012
10:10 am
Ted,
Yeh, I saw that in Ken’s article too. But those guys can’t run full speed the whole game, depth is the weakness there, though I know I’m digging. If we have to pass more later in the game, hopefully I’m right. But I think this is going to be a bit of a non-issue, we’re going to be able to move the ball on the ground. CPJ finally has the Oline he’s wanted and a stable of RBs, lots of experience, talent and depth. Orwin should have a good day. VT is going to see a different team this year.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
10:23 am
Super you are kidding right?
The U fans are bad a..WHOLES but they are like UGa fans(80) living off what happened in the 90’s. Same with FSU fan the time I was on there in the past.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
10:39 am
UOAD….. I know, but no sense imitating them. We need to rise above the fray unless they attack us first.
GIT
July 30th, 2012
10:42 am
An Al Groh defense is 1-10 v. VT since 2001
VTUD
July 30th, 2012
10:42 am
Several points regarding VT:
- The DL will be SEC quality and very disruptive…one of the best DLs ever at VT
- The DB starters are very good. An injury,however,to a starter presents problems since the back-ups are unproven
- Keep in mind that Bud Foster has all summer to prepare the defense for the GT offense. Teams that have a lot of time to prepare(bowl games) have generally had good success containing the GT offense.
- The starting OL will be solid to good. Again,injuries will present a problem since the back-ups are unproven
- VT always produces good RBs. As a scout team freshman last year,Holmes received a lot of praise from the starting defense including Bud Foster. He will be good to very good.
- I hope that GT underestimates the VT WRs. They are very athletic and can make plays. Marcus Davis got better and better as the season progressed and made some big plays against UVA. DJ Coles,if healthy,is also a big play guy.
- A key point in a close game is that Cody Journell (FG kicker) who was suspended for the Sugar Bowl was recently reinstated. He is very good and could be an All ACC kicker.
George Stein
July 30th, 2012
11:12 am
Ah, yes. The old extra time argument with no proof to support it. Wonderful. If I was a VT fan (I’m not), I’d be awfully concerned about my team spending an inordinate amount of time preparing for an offense you’ll never see again. Also, Foster has seen it four times and hasn’t really done much to stop it.
Look, VT might win the game, and if they do, I’ll tip my proverbial hat. But it won’t be because of extra time.
big gt fan
July 30th, 2012
11:16 am
i dont see t.washington being able to make enough plays to win this type of game. Hes going to run 10-15 times not giving ball to backs enough and everybody no hes not a throwing qb. With that said vt 26 gt 18
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
11:22 am
35 days until Toe Meets Leather!
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
11:25 am
lil GT fan…….What to BET on that? SCORE? Tevin running over/under 12 times?
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
11:26 am
Want to sorry…
Not Disappointed!
July 30th, 2012
11:27 am
It should be a great game! I’m pulling for the Jackets and the win. No upset. Just a striagiht out win! Go Jackets!
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
11:58 am
@ UOAD……did you get the email I sent you last week with GT Lee’s email address in it? I just got one from him asking for yours. I gave both of yours to him, plus your phone number
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
12:00 pm
Funny that TW made enough plays last year to beat them, if it hadn’t been for Attachou’s late hit. And yet you don’t think he can do it this year??? Not very logical in my book
George Stein
July 30th, 2012
12:03 pm
He made enough plays to beat then two years ago, too, SS. The special teams killed us that night.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
12:07 pm
@ George…..yeah, I forgot about that. I think we could probably do better at QB overall, but he DOES give it his all, and you certainly can’t take that away from him.
George Stein
July 30th, 2012
12:11 pm
He’s competent, SS. He probably doesn’t have enough to win a game by himself, but he generally doesn’t lose them by himself, either.
Clearly, the hope is that Vad is the guy that can win games alone. But until then, I’ll take the high floor/low ceiling guy. If the line is as good as we are being told they are, we should be fine.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
12:14 pm
@ George……that pretty much sums it up. And I think Thomas may push even Lee, once he gets a chance. Vad hasn’t proved yet that he can run the TO, but Thomas apparently has and can pass too. I think the future looks good, and hopefully, if Vad doesn’t take over this year, TW can do enough to get the job done. Obviously the D has GOT to take care of things when they’re on the field, but that looks promising this year too—–FINALLY
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
12:22 pm
SS yes I got the Email…..I am keeping it. As mom’s health changes I might have tickets for him.
GT Lee
July 30th, 2012
12:30 pm
Guess we can cancel that APB out for George Stein……lol
GT Lee
July 30th, 2012
12:31 pm
5150 read your emails and respond please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tokyo jacket
July 30th, 2012
12:38 pm
Experienced GT O vs. Experienced VT D; Experienced GT D vs. WOEFULLY Inexperienced VT O. Edge GT!
Call me crazy, but I don’t see VT being as tough this year as folks are predicting, at least to begin the season. I think it’s safe to say that we were a punch away from winning last year, at the least it was a very close game.
So you have to look at our offense versus their defense and their defense versus our offense. They’ve got a great defense. We’ve got a great offense. Our O did enough to win last year. Their D did win last year: slight edge to VT (although new pistol wrinkles may change things). Our defense will return a lot of players, and more importantly, everyone has one more year in the system. It’s not new anymore. VT loses four 5th year offensive linemen, the ACC player of the year, and the school’s one AND two all-time receivers. Given it’s the first game out of the shoot, I think if we can score 17 we win the game by 10 points.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
12:42 pm
Did LEE….I am planning on going to Fan Day at this point. I will do MARTA too I think.
1 4 GT
July 30th, 2012
12:45 pm
What I’m looking for is to see Thomas & all of that speed on the field. I really expect to see him & Kallon playing this year, & the sooner the better, IMHO. And Gotsis, too. Using them in specialized situations to fit their skills & talents. Where they they can rely on instinct and not have to think about it. GOOOOOO JACKETS
Tokyo jacket
July 30th, 2012
12:48 pm
VTUD,
“Teams that have a lot of time to prepare(bowl games) have generally had good success containing the GT offense.”
Keep in mind that the oponents in three of CPJ’s bowl losses have contained four first round picks along the DL. No excuse for Air Force though. Yeah, time might help, but so does talent. UNC had an SEC caliber defense the last two years and we ran all over them.
Just sayin!
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
12:52 pm
Gotsis….is really a hope to play. He has more GAME experience than Kallon, but Kallon has Foot Speed that we hope to get to learn Better technique.
Gotsis will be 20 on Sept 23. he is Older and i hope that brings maturity to the other Freshmen.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
12:53 pm
Got to LOVE this.
Gotsis sent it to me when the Olympics started.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=425731454144532&set=a.396921847025493.106946.396909763693368&type=1&theater
Tokyo jacket
July 30th, 2012
12:54 pm
1 4 GT, no question that seeing Kallon and Gostis on the field, when they’re ready, will change the dynamic for GT. That said, don’t forget about last year’s diamond, Jabari Hunt Days. He came in at 250 and got more muscular. He is a specimen. He’ll make rookie mistakes, but I have no doubt that he can tackle Logan Thomas one-on-one, and on some plays, with AUTHORITY!
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
12:55 pm
Air Force loss was due to losing Tarrant. A new punt returner was not ready and fumbled 2 times.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
1:04 pm
http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2012/07/30/florida-state-hires-father-of-nations-no-1-football-recruit/
FSU hasn’t changed 1 bit.
Straight Jacket
July 30th, 2012
1:05 pm
Going to be a long season!
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
1:12 pm
Straight Jacket
July 30th, 2012
1:05 pm
Going to be a long season!
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13 or 14 games is a LONG Season.
people wanting an 8 or 16 game playoff don’t understand how LOOOOOONG of a season that will be.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
1:13 pm
Hell YES…..FIRST on the 2nd page.
GT Lee
July 30th, 2012
1:21 pm
Congrats to 5150…..that and 5 dollars will get you a cup of coffee!
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
1:24 pm
$5 will get me a 100ml bottle of Jim Daniel’s Whiskey. LOL
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
1:28 pm
It is the 31st in Aussie land and Gotsis will be leaving to come to TECH in a few hours.
I will not expect MUCH his first few practices trying to get used to the HEAT(they are in winter) and the Time Change. I think he will be better in a WEEK to the time change and practice schedule. The HEAT I don’t know how long it will take to Acclimate.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
1:45 pm
@ UOAD…..that cartoon was priceless
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
1:57 pm
Baaaaah Baaaaah. LMAO
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
1:59 pm
Super hit Gotsis on FB as a friend. he is On-line right now. i think he is trying to get on the US schedule early so the jet Lag will not hit him so hard.
ToeMeetsLeather
July 30th, 2012
2:01 pm
Hopefully our new emphasis on special teams pays HUGE dividends in this first game. Pin’em deep on most every possession, take advantage of the their new OLine, RB and wideouts deep on their side of the fifty. And them ram it down their throats with relentless triple option, with a few new wrinlkes to the short passing game. I want to see some close-up shots of Foster trying to figure it out. We shall see, on 9/3.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
2:02 pm
UOAD, it doesn’t matter what flight he takes, he is going to have a severe case of jet lag. That is a LONG LONG flight, and I don’t envy him one bit.
1 4 GT
July 30th, 2012
2:12 pm
Would NOT like all that time spent cooped up in a big metal tube flying over the ocean. If something happened, I CANNOT drink all of that water!!!!
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
2:15 pm
1 4 GT I feel that way about BOATS. If the Boat is more than a MILE from shore I am not happy. I can Swim but i can’t swim that far.
I can handle flying. but a Boat far from land kinda freaks me. BIG boat not a motor boat on a lake as much.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
2:17 pm
a cruise ship ain’t bad. At least you can move around all over the ship and sleep in a bed. Those long airplane rides are killers though, and as you know, I just had one 2 weeks ago. I’m not sure I have recovered yet
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
2:17 pm
Helicopter ……6000 moving parts flying with no WINGS or ability to GLIDE and too close to the ground for a parachute. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
2:19 pm
The queen parachuted out of a helicopter Friday night. LOL
Tokyo jacket
July 30th, 2012
2:20 pm
5150, that’s an excuse man. You might be right, but at the level GT football is at, losing one player should not be the difference between winning/losing against AF. No offense to the falcons, but they shouldn’t be in our league.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
2:20 pm
Super I did the ATL to England Flight and NY to Madrid. those were long enough but I was OK. It is the WATER all the freaking Water if something goes wrong you DIE slow. A plane crash is kinda FAST. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
2:26 pm
@ UOAD…….from the time I woke up in Cape Town 2 weeks ago until I arrived home in Augusta…..36 hours. And I heard from another person on the tour that one of the people in his group, but on a different flight, got pulled off the plane in Senegal for some kind of plane-wide security check, and his total time getting home was 48 hours. ATL to England pales in comparison to that.
WmsbgHokie
July 30th, 2012
2:35 pm
I have a lot of respect for you Jackets – you’re the only team in our division who consistently challenges us every year, and the Labor Day game will be no different – just some old fashioned smashmouth football.
That said, it sounds like some of you may be underestimating our O. We just need you to keep thinking that way for the next six weeks…
GT fan
July 30th, 2012
2:36 pm
Offensively, the Hokies are pretty much replacing everybody but Thomas. Four fifth-year starters are gone from the offensive line, as are receiver Jarrett Boykin and Danny Coale, who ranked 1-2 on the school’s all-time receiving list, and running back and ACC Player of the Year David Wilson, who went pro early. The line has the biggest question marks.
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FOUR 5th year OL starters gone
Not just the top 2 WR from 2011, but the top 2 WRs in school history gone
ACC player of the year gone
And the Media picks VT to win the Coastal?
And on page 1 we’ve got a VT fan telling us the OL will be “solid to good” What kool-aid is he drinking?
I’m not saying GT’s got the DL or DEs to expose this GLARING weakness wit VT, but FSU, Clemson, UNC are just a few that do. VT WILL NOT WIN THE COASTAL IN 2012.
The WRs might be great, and David Wilson’s replacment too. And we know LT is very good. But when you lose FOUR 5th year starters on the OL, you’re looking at trouble.
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IMO …. AG should blitz much more than he likes to overwhelm VTs new OL, and put LT on skates as much as possible. I don’t care how good VT thinks their D is …. PJ’s O will move the ball plenty. GT’s strength on O is the OL, nuff said.
If blitzes are frequent…and effective, GT wins kinda easy b/c I don’t see VT scoring enough. Especially if GT limits TOs.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
2:40 pm
For sure.
GT fan
July 30th, 2012
2:47 pm
WmsbgHokie ……
Hard not to be optimistic heading into a new season …. everybody is. Just read a UGA blog!
But, unless Beamer has been sandbagging his OLmen, the Hokies are in trouble this season from the Offensive perspective.
Rd gms: Pitt, Cincy, UNC, Clemson, Miami, BC.
FSU at home, but is the 3rd game of the @ Clemson, @ Miami, FSU stretch that will, if they aren’t already eliminated, eliminate the Hokies from the Coastal race.
1 4 GT
July 30th, 2012
2:50 pm
The laws of physics say bumblebees & helicopters can’t fly!!! Bumblebees ain’t big enough for me to ride & I ain’t gettin’ in no stupid helo!!!
Brave Hokie
July 30th, 2012
2:52 pm
Building confidence on a Monday in July ~ & from all 5 GT fans!
Y’all sound like Dawg fans this afternoon
WmsbgHokie
July 30th, 2012
2:53 pm
I’d be happy to resume this discussion around 11:00 PM on Labor Day. If we beat you guys then we’ll win the division, otherwise we don’t. It’s that simple…
1 4 GT
July 30th, 2012
2:53 pm
Also have no desire to be stuck on a boat with about 2500 people. They break down too much, or have fires, or legionnaires disease or some other calamity befall them. ROGUE WAVE about 100 ft high. NO THANKS. Now, my 80 mph Skeeter Bass Boat—another story!!! YAHOOOO!!!!!!
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
2:54 pm
Seeing this play again?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FahX3ShSnAg
1 4 GT
July 30th, 2012
2:58 pm
Brave (Castrated Tom Turkey) Hokie—-confidence been building all year—-that’s what fans do!!! GOOOOO JACKETS
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
3:00 pm
Tokyo jacket….1 lost player was not the difference. The Difference was the 1 player we tried to field punts. Look at the game again and the Second Fumbled Punt GAVE Air Force the win.
1 4 GT
July 30th, 2012
3:01 pm
Don’t know why one would want to castrate a tom turkey, but I read somewhere that is what a hokie is?
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
3:03 pm
Wmsbghokie…..11pm? That means GT probably wins. I guess you will not be at the game!
09/03/12 at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. 8:00 p.m. ET
I will be here Cause I can not make the game this year.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
3:05 pm
I have never heard a Hokie was a Unick.
GT fan
July 30th, 2012
3:07 pm
WmsbgHokie …..
Take off the rosie specs….Not being disrespectful, but W or L on 9/3, VT WILL NOT WIN THE COASTAL IN 2012 UNLESS Beamer has been saving 4 OLmen that were as good or better than the FOUR 5th year starters lost from the 2011 team. See my post again about VT’s rd gms and where FSU falls on the schedule.
WmsbgHokie
July 30th, 2012
3:12 pm
5150 UOAD – I’ll be watching the game on TV just like you. The only difference is that I won’t be making any excuses after the game. Win or lose I’ll be gracious enough to accept the outcome and tip my hat to the other team for a good game.
WmsbgHokie
July 30th, 2012
3:17 pm
GT fan – no disrespect to you either, but when you have a chance check out which team (and coach) has the best ACC road record since 2004… Road games are not a problem for us. As for our O-line, let’s settle this on the field – OK?
Brave Hokie
July 30th, 2012
3:18 pm
but WmsbgHokie
there’s the late hit on Tyrod, the Special teams breakdown, now “the punch” ~
or should GT should be 8-0 over VTech….
I guess some engineers are more outcome based than others…
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
3:32 pm
WmsbgHokie…. I will make EXCUSES if the REFS change the possible out come( the Colorado 5th down kind of game). I will not be happy with a TECH loss but IF VIP plays well then congrats to them.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
3:34 pm
Orwin Smith
Talking to Jeff Davis high school #givingback
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1 4 GT
July 30th, 2012
3:39 pm
VT Fans—-If (biggest word in the English language, that) ya’ll win & I don’t think you will (how could a true fan think otherwise), if it’s a good, clean win, then the majority of GT fans will say, oh well. VT earned it. But I expect a GT win, so it is a moot question.
Beat UGA
July 30th, 2012
3:43 pm
Good job Kyle!
Tokyo jacket
July 30th, 2012
4:34 pm
5150, I agree with your comment about fielding the punts leading to points for AF (as it has for Miami, UVA, etc). BUT – the second biggest word in the English language – we should never have been in that position to start with. Much like the UVA game last year. We were overconfident but the better physical team. And, we lost. Period. We should have had our second string starting the third quarter. We shouldn’t have had a late error determine the outcome.
NNX Hokie
July 30th, 2012
4:46 pm
I always enjoy seeing our team play GT. If we were 2-6 against another team in conference play and they had scored 247 points to our 160 I would think they had our number. We seem to always tease you guys into thinking you are going to win and then take it away. Your analyses between the two teams is pretty weak.
VT’s O-line is stronger and more veteran than you think. Bud Foster will unleash the hounds from the D-line and linebackers and some referee will be blamed by you for your loss. You could win it but you will have to be a lot more on the edge than you have shown so far.
If we win, I won’t be surprised but I will tune into the AJC Comments section to see what excuses you have this time. VT coaches don’t take teams for granted and they take responsibility when they come up short.
P.S. Please keep Al Groh around. We love playing his teams.
BLT
July 30th, 2012
4:54 pm
Well at least VT fans have some class. Thanks and here’s to a good game and a GT win! Go Jackets!
BLT
July 30th, 2012
4:55 pm
Spoke too soon…dang
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
4:56 pm
@ NNX Hokie…….I would say that each of the games that VT has won over Tech were deserved wins, but that doesn’t mean that there weren’t some things that happened during the games that could very easily have changed the outcome. For instance, you had a good team last year, and you deserved the win. BUT, had Attaochu not thrown the punch, the outcome of the game COULD have been different. That’s not whining or making excuses. That’s fact.
BLT
July 30th, 2012
5:03 pm
“Bud Foster will unleash the hounds from the D-line and linebackers and some referee will be blamed by you for your loss”
As he said while Sims, Smith, Washington, Lee, (insert name here) fly down the field for yet another TD. Or maybe it’s a passing TD when Foster loads the box and your DBs are all looking for a run. It’ll be fun…
BTW, nobody here blamed the referee for the hit on your QB. We all hated it. That changed the game.
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GT fan
July 30th, 2012
5:19 pm
Brave Hokie
July 30th, 2012
3:18 pm
but WmsbgHokie
there’s the late hit on Tyrod, the Special teams breakdown, now “the punch” ~
or should GT should be 8-0 over VTech….
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It’s not excuse making BH… it’s pointing out unexpected/anticipated plays, and had the unexpected not happened in 2008 & 2011, then at worst GT is 3-1 vs. VT under PJ.
In 2008 GT outplayed VT on the field. Not only was it a BS call, but CT’s helmet to helmet hit on TT didn’t happen … CT led with his FOREARMS. Alas, an unexpected/anticipated play went VT’s way … and so goes the W for VT.
In 2011, even as VT was playing, had JA not committed the unexpected/anticipated PF on LT you know & I know, it’s ball game. W for GT.
In 2010 the unexpected/anticipated KO return TD broke the 21-21 tie. IDK if GT would’ve won that one or not.
But I do know when GT did win in 2009…. not only did we here VT fans BS’n that GT used illegal blocks, the HC and many of his players were “excuse-making” too.
GT fan
July 30th, 2012
5:26 pm
NNX Hokie
July 30th, 2012
4:46 pm
VT’s O-line is stronger and more veteran than you think
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I see more of the Hokie “kool-aid” has been consumed.
GT fan
July 30th, 2012
5:28 pm
Enter your comments here
BLT
July 30th, 2012
5:30 pm
I forgot about that GT fan. Beamer will of course trot out the whole illegal blocking thing. He’ll start that a few weeks before the game is even played.
Everyone else does it but for some reason GT can’t…(tell us again Wrexie…on second thought don’t).
I forgot to mention Snoddy, Days and Thomas (maybe) running down the field for TDs.
BLT
July 30th, 2012
5:30 pm
3rd page first
GT fan
July 30th, 2012
5:31 pm
Right on BLT ………… 2011 no GT fan alive blamed the ref for JA’s brainfart. It’s 100% on JA.
2008 is a different story ….. one of the biggest BS calls in the past 10 yrs of GT football. A BS Ref’s call that……..had a direct effect on the outcome of the game.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
5:35 pm
The 2008 BAD calls indeed made the difference in the game, and Ga Tech was robbed. And like BLT said, Beamer is probably the biggest whiner of them all, with all his complaints about those illegal blocks, which in fact were not only legal, but also used by him in VT games.
michael
July 30th, 2012
5:47 pm
v.t. is gonna kick our butts. coaching is soooo important this early for confidence. been there, done it. GO G.T.!!!!!!!!!!!!
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
5:48 pm
BUT Cam Cameron will come back and teach the VPI players on how to KNOW what the TO is doing. He Knows How the TO works and he proved it in the game.
michael
July 30th, 2012
6:00 pm
simply win G.T. they put their pants on the same way as you do. get rock perdoni style/keith brooking style. dig into the history.
Delbert D.
July 30th, 2012
7:13 pm
I don’t understand all the railing and roaring against each other about what is going to happen on not happen in the game. The teams will actually play each other in about 5 weeks. The story last year was that the VT offense handled the GT defense in the 4th quarter. The other story was that VT female grad in the Army 4 rows behind us that was louder than most amplified bullhorns.
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
7:14 pm
Adam Gotsis
America bound ! New chapter about to begin! — at Sydney Airport International Terminal – Departure.
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The Aussie #92 is on his way to the Flats.
Delbert D.
July 30th, 2012
7:18 pm
Oh, yeah…Ken, you ought to sign up for DropBox. It’s free, and it’s like saving to a folder on your laptop. The obligatory disclaimer-I have no financial interest in that company, but I wouldn’t mind being one of those dotcom billionaires myself.
Delbert D.
July 30th, 2012
7:20 pm
5150 – Do those guys from down under have problems going right when they should be going left? That has to mess up spin moves.
Delbert D.
July 30th, 2012
7:24 pm
Super – Are you really back from the Dark Continent now?
5150 UOAD
July 30th, 2012
7:27 pm
Delbert D SUPER is back and posted a lot of Videos on Facebook.
I thing Gotsis will be OK on the spin move. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
7:37 pm
@ Delbert…..Yes, I have been back for almost 2 weeks now. I’m sorry; I thought you knew. I will email you the location of my pics outside of Facebook, if you are interested in seeing any of them.
Delbert D.
July 30th, 2012
7:40 pm
Super – Yes, please do. Glad you’re back safely.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
7:46 pm
Delbert, check your email
NNX Hokie
July 30th, 2012
7:56 pm
GT Fan
Your little metaphoric Kool Aid remark will seem a little more silly on the Tuesday after Labor Day. All of that O-line has been in the 2-deep or a former starter except one. That one is a UGA transfer–kryptonite to you. Besides what you got on the D-line? All of them are smaller than our quarterback. You have won 2 games in 8 years. I thought some of you could count there. Maybe the name Tech threw me off.
Delbert D.
July 30th, 2012
8:13 pm
Only 3 defensive linemen in this scheme. The NT is 6-7 and down to 328 since spring. I guess Logan Thomas has really bulked up. Izaan Cross is 6-4 300. Don’t know who the other DE starter will be, but he will be smaller, for sure. The there is that there are 4 guys competing for that other DE spot, 2 of whom had a lot of experience last year. Got to stop the run to win.
BLT
July 30th, 2012
8:16 pm
“That one is a UGA transfer–kryptonite to you.”
Thanks for the compliment.
Bob & Cherie
July 30th, 2012
8:31 pm
Good article. I think Ken missed the strenght of the Virginia Tech defense. They will show!
A Hokie in Oregon.
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
8:42 pm
I took a look at the projected starters for both lines and VaTech will have a slight advantage O to D line and the same holds true for GT. VaTech’s O line will average approximately 305 and GT’s O line will average approximately 294. GTs D line averages 303 and VaTechs averages 274. GTs LBs average 234, VaTechs 222.
With any O line cohesiveness is a huge key and GT has an advantage there. VaTechs DL probably has an experience edge over GT. LBs I would rate even. Secondary I woudl rate even. GT has had sucess offensively against VaTech and with a more experienced offense I would expect that to contimue this year. I don’t discount the VaTech athletes on the offensive side of the football but it takes time for an offense to jell and play as a unit. I think the key is pressure and confusing the blocking schemes. If GT’s D can keep VaTech’s offense off balance GT will win.
The wild card, as usual for both teams, is special teams play. Unless there are breakdowns there I see a 4-7 point game.
Go Jackets!
ourTrophyCaseIsNonempty
July 30th, 2012
8:44 pm
Beamer reinstating a player in trouble with the law? More astonished I have never been.
BLT
July 30th, 2012
8:50 pm
Bob & Cherie, here’s to a good game. I know it’s beautiful this time of year in Oregon. Enjoy!
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
8:53 pm
I see from an earlier post that Gotsis in on his way from Down Under! Lord I wouldn’t wish that flight on anyone LOL!!!!!!! Last time I made that trip I didn’t make sense for a week
My brain and body were mush!
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
8:55 pm
@BLT my son told me the other day he wants to make a road trip to the TnTech/Oregon game in September. I told him it would be a fun trip but an expensive one! LOL!
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:05 pm
@ OJF…..that is indeed a long flight. I did it 7 or 8 years ago. But my recent return flight from Cape Town ended up with me being either in the air or in airports for 36 straight hours, and I don’t think I have fully recovered from that yet, after 2 weeks. LOL
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:08 pm
LOL@ Supersize, if I remember correctly my flight time from Sydney to L.A. was something like 14 hours and then 4 more to ATL. I couldn’t tell you what time it was when I landed in Atlanta never mind what day it was LOL!
BLT
July 30th, 2012
9:13 pm
“Road Trip”….surely you jest?
Brave Hokie
July 30th, 2012
9:14 pm
It has been a fun rivalry ~ hope to see some GT fans driving up to the ‘burg on Labor Day w/e…
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:17 pm
LOL. I know exactly what you mean. Two weeks ago, I woke up at what was 3AM GA time Monday in Cape Town, and I got home at 3PM Tuesday.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:17 pm
@ Brave Hokie……I would LOVE to go up for the game, but that’s just too much of a drive. I did it the year of the lightning, but I have not been back since
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:18 pm
@ BLT LOL! No he was serious, but then he had second thoughts when he googled the route……..2448 miles one way!
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:19 pm
@ Brave Hokie, I had planned to until my daughter and step daughter (SC senior and Vandy grad reminded me of the SC/Vandy game on Tursday night
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:20 pm
Thursday even lol
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:21 pm
OJF, where do you live?
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:21 pm
@ Supersize I don’t know how the professionals do it. Too many time zones!
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:22 pm
Supersize, Nashville for the last 9 years or so
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:25 pm
ah, ok. Guess you have told me before, but I had forgotten
One of the bloggers here is a pilot and flies some of those international routes all the time. I don’t see how he does it either.
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:31 pm
I know it’s preseason and optimism is the norm but in looking at this team I truly have a good feeling about this season. Experienced offense and defense, new emphasis on special teams and conditioning all seem to be coming together. In talking with some other Tech fans the other day we were saying that Tech doesn’t need a top 10 defense to win and be in the hunt for the conference championship just a respectable one! I would love to see what this team could do if they could field a top 25 defense!
BLT
July 30th, 2012
9:31 pm
The SEC playing on Thursday night? All the dogs say that never happens. It’s exclusively an ACC thing.
Anyway, surprised there’s no dogs out tonight. Good night, even to the bulldogs.
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:33 pm
@ BLT LOL! The SEC is going to be playing many more of those Thursday night game. ESPN needs the revenue!
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:34 pm
@ BLT…..I think UGA is the only SEC team that refuses to play Thursday night games, but I think that may be changing; I think the SEC is going to start requiring all member schools to do it if asked
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:36 pm
@ OJF….I have a good feeling about this year’s team too, and an even better feeling about the teams to come after this year.
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:40 pm
@ Supersize, I concur. Despite some folks opinion to the contrary we’re seeing more and more talent being recruited and signed, Players who are being specifically targeted for Tech’s offense and defense. In my opinion the future of Tech football is very bright!
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:41 pm
Can you imagine this offense being run behind an O line that averages 320 or so?
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:43 pm
and a QB in the mold of a Pat White or Denard Robinson? Of Joe Hamilton?
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:44 pm
TOTALLY AGREE, OJG
I would LOVE to see little Joe running this offense. Would be AWESOME
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:47 pm
oops, I meant OJF
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:47 pm
There’s a young man playing near here that Tech is recruiting. Jalen Reeves-Maybin at Clarksville Northeast. Plays QB and Safety, I’m going to take the time to check him out this season, 6′1″ 198 lbs.
Little Joe would win the Heisman he deserved out of this offense!
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:48 pm
yeah, I think he would
Ol'JacketFan
July 30th, 2012
9:53 pm
Another TN player who I have seen is a back out of Nashville Ensworth, Cornelius Elder. 5′11′ 175 4.45 40. He’s a lightning bolt!
Supersize that order, mutt
July 30th, 2012
9:55 pm
OK, I am outta here. I might be back later, but if not, see you guys tomorrow — GO JACKETS !!!
Long Beach Jacket
July 31st, 2012
12:13 am
Both teams have talent for sure. Any angle of analysis can produce an advantage for either side.
Should be a real good game. Looking forward to it. Either team may win and whoever does will have earned it – no doubt. GO Jackets!!!!
GT fan
July 31st, 2012
12:26 am
NNX Hokie
July 30th, 2012
7:56 pm
GT Fan
Your little metaphoric Kool Aid remark will seem a little more silly on the Tuesday after Labor Day. All of that O-line has been in the 2-deep or a former starter except one.
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Dam* son, Wal Mart must have had a sale on the Hokie “kool-aid” b/c U have definitely loaded-up on it!
A former starter means what? They got beat out by someone bettter! I.E. the FOUR 5th starters.
I said in an earlier post …… W or L, VT WILL NOT WIN THE COASTAL IN 2012.
Drink more of your “kool-aid” and you might see VT’s D giving up 0 pts in 2012, and Logan Thomas landing on the moon!
Lose 4 starters on the OL, the 2 best WRs in the program’s HISTORY, and the ACC player of the year, yet “Enter Sandman” … here come the Turkeys!!
Send me some of that “kool-aid”, I’d like to be able to ski waste-deep powder this winter!
VTDom
July 31st, 2012
2:12 am
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Dam* son, Wal Mart must have had a sale on the Hokie “kool-aid” b/c U have definitely loaded-up on it!
A former starter means what? They got beat out by someone bettter! I.E. the FOUR 5th starters.
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It means they were injured…
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Lose 4 starters on the OL, the 2 best WRs in the program’s HISTORY, and the ACC player of the year, yet “Enter Sandman” … here come the Turkeys!!
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Losing the two “best WRs in the program’s HISTORY” (should read the two most productive WRs in the program’s History. I think Andre Davis, Eddie Royal, and others might have something to say about that best) would seemingly hamper our passing game, but we are returning 3 WR who are arguably more skilled/athletic than Boykin and Coale. And all 3 of them have plenty of experience.
And yeah, we lost the ACC player of the year in 2010 (Tyrod Taylor), and we managed to replace him with another ACC player of the year in 2011 (David Wilson).
I wouldn’t necessarily say losing the ACC player of the year is always damaging to a program.
VTDom
July 31st, 2012
2:16 am
I apologize if my above comment is difficult to understand. I didn’t realize the blog would put it in that format. Basically, my first and third “paragraphs” were quotes from “GT fan” (directly above me). The lines were supposed to signify that, but it didn’t show up in the format I was expecting.
Aliza Petree
July 31st, 2012
3:47 am
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NNX Hokie
July 31st, 2012
6:52 am
GT Fan
We’ll see who drinks the KoolAid, Jim Jones. I believe you have us in the number of Mall Warts per capita, per StateMaster.com. You and AG keep making up your own facts even though one will count. You guys are almost as delusional toward us as you are with UGA. Lots of ifs, imagine, and coulda, woulda, shoulda in these posts. Sure signs you are not cutting it.
Tech Fan
July 31st, 2012
9:57 am
This is how these comments go for git fans:
“Well if we did x, y, z, then we would’ve won” — well, you didn’t. You guys choked and came up short.
“Well, if the ref didn’t call x, y, z, then we would’ve won” — if there’s anything I’ve learned from being a Tech fan from this past Sugar Bowl, is that you never leave it to the ref’s on one play. If you guys were so good, then you should’ve won regardless of that outcome
Anyhoo, Our O line isn’t as bad as ppl think it is this year, but I’m still skeptical myself — I’ll believe it when I see it, but till then, I think this game is a push for now. We may have a solid D but you guys do seem to run well on us. Can’t wait though.
Nathaniel
July 31st, 2012
10:02 am
VT Has consistently given up 250-300+ yards rushing to CPJ Triple option offense. With VT’s font seven I expect that number to be under the 300 mark this year. Foster will load the box and VT’s starting secondary is well equipped to play man vs your receivers. As many of you have pointed out, this game will come down to what the Hokies can do on offense. We typically struggle on that side of the ball early in the season. I wouldn’t be surprised if the winner of this game had 14-17ish points. Last year we were decimated with injuries before the GT game, losing Antoine Hopkins, Bruce Taylor and starting whip Jeron Gouveia-Winslow. With those guys out we were able to really develop our depth that everyone is talking about this year. For me, this game comes down to VT’s offense. My prediction VT 20 – GT 14.
I always enjoy our games vs GT.
Cheers and good luck this year!
Go Hokies
Amused Wahoo
July 31st, 2012
11:24 am
You’re both right.
VPI will struggle this year on offense and lose more games than it expects, despite an outstanding D.
GT does have an over-inflated sense of its place in the division. It faces three Coastal teams in September that beat the Jackets last year, and GT could be facing 1-2 or 0-3 in the division before October rolls around once again. Miami is the best bet for a win, but GT is only 4-4 against them since divisional play began. UVa has beaten the Jackets 6 of 9 and 13 of 20 and has a running attack that MAULED Al Groh’s soft 3-4 scheme last year. With better QB play and more dynamic talent in the receiving corps behind an experienced line, UVa will come to Atlanta and score at will on the Jackets. And then GT fans will inexplicably complain about choking to an “inferior” team once again, even though the series record says different.
Brave Hokie
July 31st, 2012
11:39 am
We now have a wahoo breaking down FOOTBALL…
It’s about time to give up on this blog
GT fan
July 31st, 2012
12:41 pm
Keep drinking the “kool-aid” boys, there’s plenty to go around.
I guess VT had 4 OL, 2 WR, and 1 RB all named Wally Pip, in 2011. Now that they are all gone the “Lou Gehrigs” can finally get their chance.
I’ve been convinced by the “oh yeah” boys …… VT will not lose a game in 2012, and the Hokie D will not be scored on b/c BF is going to “unleash his front 7 on everyone”
Now back to reality….VT finishes 3rd or worst in the Coastal in 2012.
How’s that for a prediction? Wooooooo!
GT fan
July 31st, 2012
12:42 pm
3rd or worse ….
deaner
July 31st, 2012
1:14 pm
i’m still amazed that you guys actually picked up Al Groh. it so comes across as an ironical FB hire. is your AD a hipster? anyways, classic.
Hokiefireman
July 31st, 2012
1:31 pm
Just remember it will be a nightgame at Lane Stadium with 66,000+ in the stands. Should be a lot of fun!
Hokiefireman
July 31st, 2012
1:35 pm
Vt wins the coastal even if they drop a couple because the rest of the coastal is that bad.
GT fan
July 31st, 2012
1:46 pm
I’m one GT fan that, despite losing the team’s best WR (D.Thomas), the 2008 ACC POY (J.Dwyer, who had identical #s in 2009 as 2008), and just 2 OL starters (went to GSU b/c GT didn’t offer their Grad school program), was still optimistic as the 2010 season approached. I felt that DT’s JD’s & the 2 OLmen’s replacements would do well, and GT would have a good season.
GT finished 6-7 in 2010. So much for all my optimism in June, July, and August.
Same goes for the 2009 ACC runner-up, Clemson Tigers, who lost ACC POY (Spiller), Best WR (J.Ford), and starting QB (kyle parker). But Clemson had to only replace 1 starting OL, and was very optimistic about the 2 RBs that backed-up CJS, and the RFr QB (T.Boyd). Clemson also finished 2010 at 6-7.
Don’t say I dind’t tell you so when VT doesn’t win the Coastal in 2012.
GT fan
July 31st, 2012
1:51 pm
VT WR, M.Davis – 6′4″ 228lbs 4.37 40 time.
GT WR, D.Waller – 6′6″ 230lbs 4.50 40 time.
Looks good on paper …. can either of them play?
hokiefireman
July 31st, 2012
2:05 pm
Davis has a QB that can get him the ball, does Waller?
Amused Wahoo
July 31st, 2012
2:35 pm
hokiefireman, you’re right. Hokies are likely to go 6-2 in the ACC, and that will be enough to win the Coastal. UVa, GT and UNC will pile up in the 6-2/5-3 range but the best of the three will lose out on a tiebreaker.
I’ve got it:
VPI 6-2
UVa 6-2
GT 5-3
UNC 5-3
NNX Hokie
July 31st, 2012
3:28 pm
Brave Hokie,
You got it right. With a Bumble Bee and a Wahoo trying to analyze football, this is sad. As a public service you might want to read the Washington post article today on the VT seniors on the OL this Fall. I doubt they will be frightened by the likes of the Bees’ and Wahoos’ on defense. We are 14-2 against you two football titans since joining the ACC. Time to find a site without the wannabees. Pun intended.
BLT
July 31st, 2012
4:50 pm
Hokie: literal definition – ‘an emasculated turkey.’
NNX Hokie, you may want to loosen your rubber band. Hopefully it’s not too late son…err, ma’am…err, hokie?
eddie ryan
July 31st, 2012
8:17 pm
VT has a good chance to win the coastal. In response to 4 veteran starters gone on the O-line, what people don’t know is that the starters this year have been starters previously or played a majority of snaps in many games. Our first back up, Michael Via, has played over 700 snaps and backs up all spots. Vinston Painter, RT has a good shot at the NFL at right tackle, physical specimen who played behind DeChristopher who just wouldnt be beaten out last year who left for the NFL. Wang at left guard was our starter last year and got injured early and is now healthy. Becton played all games last year and has tons of snaps. The big question is at right guard with a guy who has no experience, Benedict xferred from GA and could have issues with a previous injury. So yes, it sounds awful to say 4 starters replaced, but there is a ton of experience and talent there…these guys are more athletic than the previous starters. I equate it to the issue with our secondary, they will be good but any injuries will screw everything up.
NNX Hokieu
July 31st, 2012
9:16 pm
BLT,
Better to be a turkey than a constipated house fly. Look at your mascot.
NNX Hokie
July 31st, 2012
9:29 pm
If Johnson loses in a month his record against VT will be worse than his predecessors. The second coming just went.
Kim Bednarik
August 1st, 2012
3:56 am
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