ESPN3 Will Broadcast Maroon-White Game (15) via @VT_Football
Last year, it was Beamer Co.'s policy not to allow recording devices into the spring game. This year, a complete 180; it'll be streamed all over the world. So what do you guys think? Do you like the decision? Will you opt to stay home and watch the scrimmage, or still head down to the 'Burg for tailgate practice?
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Nothing beats sitting in Lane after a couple months #
Televised or not, I'll be there
Logan 3:16
Great Idea #
Anything that gives the program more national exposure is a good thing. The more recruits that can watch our team, the better.
I know I'll be there.
Go Hokies
Go Falcons
I'll be at a wedding #
in Cali. however, Im bringing my iPad so I can hopefully sneak it in and watch while waiting around.
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"To be the man, you gotta beat the man" - Rick Flair
BLACKSBURG!!! #
Blacksburg or the worldwide leader? Hmm...Ill be there in person....
Phil
"People will never rise to meet low expectations."
I'll be there #
The fans need practice tailgating too! Plus...who would pass up a Spring weekend in Blacksburg?
Its Nice #
To have a choice is great.
cant wait #
spring game so much fun. a glorified scrimmage sure but like Jawo said, who can beat Bburg on a warm (hopefully) April afternoon? i'm interested in seeing Holmes and Coleman in action.
i will never forget rmfw's first carry in 09(?)
i wonder, will Logan have the yellow jersey on?
It was a catch!!!
I don't see why he wouldnt. #
He wore the Yellow jersey last spring game...
Logan 3:16
hoping #
to make it this year.
no schedule conflicts yet. to bring the family or not .... hmmm.
eric
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"My advice to you... is to start drinking heavily."-John Blutarsky
You said it.. #
Thats funny.. To bring the family.. or not..that is the question..lol
Win one for the Beamer...
Yay! I'll get to watch from #
Yay! I'll get to watch from Texas! /happydance
WOOOO, you mean i can #
WOOOO, you mean i can actually watch from overseas!? How cool.
Sounds like #
Somebody put a bug in the Frankenator's ear about how much exposure a spring game can get by being broadcast. Great move!
Take the shortest route to the ball and arrive in bad humor.
I am pleasently shocked #
Honestly this should've been done years ago, particularly when ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC all started to televise Spring Games. As many have pointed out this is a great way to recruit particularly if the potential player cannot make it to the game and also gives the program huge exposure. Look at a list of who broadcasts their Spring Games: Florida, Alabama, LSU, Penn State, etc. In fact, a majority of what people would call the "elite" programs participate. It will be nice because though I really want to get back to Blacksburg in the Spring (one of the most beautiful places in the world during the Spring) and get back to tailgating, there is no pressure to do so since I can now crack open a few cold ones and watch from my PC.
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I agree with the recruiting angle... #
Spring games are replayed all spring and summer down here in Georgia. Even northern schools like Penn State are on tv all the time. In fact, in bars and restaurants down here, you can sometimes see replays of four or five different spring games going on at the same time, and everyone in the place is watching and talking about them. You can bet recruits see the same thing I do.