I think it goes without saying that David Wilson is one of the most electrifying backs that Blacksburg has ever seen. As this season begins to draw to a close, and he continues to impress by playing his best football yet - one of the biggest questions for Hokie fans everywhere begins to arise - will he stay?
Wilson is currently listed as the #3-#5 (depending where you look) running back prospect for this year's NFL draft. This likely would result in a 2nd round draft pick at best. It will be interesting to see whether Wilson goes out and takes the money while its there, or comes back for a chance at solidifying a first round draft pick. I also find myself wondering if the cautionary tales of recent teammates like Darren Evans will aid in his decision-making process.
Taking a look at next season's schedule, it won't be the leisurely stroll down candy cane alley that this year was:
-Season opener @ Pittsburgh - Not exactly world beaters but it sure aint App State
-Cincinnati @ FedExField
-@ Miami
-Finishing up the season playing Fla. State in Lane and a last-week trip to Clemson
...clearly - a step up from this seasons schedule (as we were one of ~10 teams in the country without a ranked opponent on the beginning-of-season schedule.
I wouldn't be surprised if that VA Tech/FLA State game in week 10 had some serious national title implications.
There is no doubt that Logan Thomas will be in full beast-mode come next season, but with the 1-2 punch of him and David Wilson, we have a chance at a real special season.
So what will Wilson choose to do? Does he take off for the league while a substantial amount of money is calling his name, or does he stick it out for another year in the 'Burg for a chance at a bronze statue and a shiny diamond ring?
This Hokie fan has his fingers crossed for the latter.
Lil' Wang practiced on Saturday for the first time since breaking his foot against ECU. That's great news as far as the future of the o-line is concerned. Both starting guards, Jaymes Brooks and Greg Nosal, are seniors. The coaches raved over Wang during spring practice and August camp and he figured to rotate at guard this season. In his only complete game of the season he played 29 snaps against Appalachian State and graded out at 89 percent. Michigan's two inside tackles are stout, and it'd be a huge boost for his progression to get work against them.
