I imagine we are going to keep this extremely close to the vest as we head toward the South Carolina game. We have two new coordinators, a lot of new players, and nothing yet on film, so we have the element of surprise working for us. We'll probable get some generic updates but I sincerely doubt we see or hear much of substance.
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And maybe a capable OL coach for once. I think in my lifetime the only other one may have been Vice (because he recruited Darrisaw, had an eye for under-recruited talent, and utilized the military/prep schools for OL development.
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French's film review of the 2014 Wake Forest game was a pretty big indictment of Searels to me. Elko knew our protection calls, baited us into full slide protections so he could get a free hitter and we didn't adjust all game.
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yet somehow that is not a problem for him at Georgia.
IMO he wasn't at VT long enough to get his type of (4star) players in the program and develop them. Some coaches are good at finding/building up off-the-radar-talent and some are good at maximizing known talent. Searels is the latter and we need(ed) the former.
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I'm more offline than I was 5 years ago, but the thing I've heard the most about was CraterClaytor Lake trip. Lots of team building. Phones were taken away. Lots of team building.
The team, the team, the team - very strong team bond.
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They went to Oregon during football training? That is quite a trip and must have eaten into practice hours. I would have thought they went to Claytor Lake or Smith Mountain Lake if they just wanted a team bonding event.
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Well Shane is an alumnus, letter winner, and has his family name on the freaking road sign out front so I would think he could just walk right in. In this case we want Pry to be like a Fuente and keep the former players out.
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Based on the ACC Football road trip thing, apparently Drones is 100% healthy, looking really good and much further along than they thought he'd be after the spring injury. Wouldn't sub out for some reps when they sent somebody in to take his place.
Drones also listed his top 5 OL during the ACC media day - I think it was Rimac, Altuner, Ghannam, Cunningham, and I forget the last guy.
Echo the team-building aspect and apparently Montgomery is the "real deal" and Siefkes is "a quiet assassin and got that dawg in him" or something and innovative with his schemes.
Jordan Bass was moved to safety cause of his range and Noah Jenkins moved to LB. Other than that, I have no clue. None if it really matters right now - we'll have a better idea what to expect come Aug 31
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Makes sense given his size. I wouldn't be shocked if he ends up in that 3rd safety spot that French did a film review on from Siefkes' time with the Cardinals. That position does a ton of running downhill to fit the run and screen game.
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Really hope Kemari can translate onto the field this year. His level of strength and athleticism is pretty unique, sounds like he's putting the work in to get on the field
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I imagine we are going to keep this extremely close to the vest as we head toward the South Carolina game. We have two new coordinators, a lot of new players, and nothing yet on film, so we have the element of surprise working for us. We'll probable get some generic updates but I sincerely doubt we see or hear much of substance.
And maybe a capable OL coach for once. I think in my lifetime the only other one may have been Vice (because he recruited Darrisaw, had an eye for under-recruited talent, and utilized the military/prep schools for OL development.
Grimes and Searles were both solid too, just didn't stay for long.
French's film review of the 2014 Wake Forest game was a pretty big indictment of Searels to me. Elko knew our protection calls, baited us into full slide protections so he could get a free hitter and we didn't adjust all game.
yet somehow that is not a problem for him at Georgia.
IMO he wasn't at VT long enough to get his type of (4star) players in the program and develop them. Some coaches are good at finding/building up off-the-radar-talent and some are good at maximizing known talent. Searels is the latter and we need(ed) the former.
I'm more offline than I was 5 years ago, but the thing I've heard the most about was
CraterClaytor Lake trip. Lots of team building. Phones were taken away. Lots of team building.The team, the team, the team - very strong team bond.
They went to Oregon during football training? That is quite a trip and must have eaten into practice hours. I would have thought they went to Claytor Lake or Smith Mountain Lake if they just wanted a team bonding event.
I wonder if SCar has sent any spies to Blacksburg to recon outdoor practices?
Keep Frank away from the practice field! /s but only sort of
Well Shane is an alumnus, letter winner, and has his family name on the freaking road sign out front so I would think he could just walk right in. In this case we want Pry to be like a Fuente and keep the former players out.
Shane Beamer would absolutely never do anything unsavory to gain insight into his opponent's gameplan
Wakey up, man! Secret info is leaking out everywhere!
#HokieLeaks
So secret, I can't even read it.
Even if they had the information, would they be able to do anything with it. 0-0 end of regulation.
Obligatory....
Based on the ACC Football road trip thing, apparently Drones is 100% healthy, looking really good and much further along than they thought he'd be after the spring injury. Wouldn't sub out for some reps when they sent somebody in to take his place.
Drones also listed his top 5 OL during the ACC media day - I think it was Rimac, Altuner, Ghannam, Cunningham, and I forget the last guy.
Echo the team-building aspect and apparently Montgomery is the "real deal" and Siefkes is "a quiet assassin and got that dawg in him" or something and innovative with his schemes.
Jordan Bass was moved to safety cause of his range and Noah Jenkins moved to LB. Other than that, I have no clue. None if it really matters right now - we'll have a better idea what to expect come Aug 31
Johnny Garrett was the other O-lineman. We have a lot of size on the O and D-line that we haven't had in a while if ever.
Brennan Johnson, recruited as a linebacker is also in the Safety room now.
Makes sense given his size. I wouldn't be shocked if he ends up in that 3rd safety spot that French did a film review on from Siefkes' time with the Cardinals. That position does a ton of running downhill to fit the run and screen game.
Bass is a lot smaller than I thought, I could have swore he was at 250lbs
He is absolutely tiny. Never would've held up at linebacker and he is pretty small even for safety
Tiny us a bit much for some one over 6', but for a linebacker yes he is small
Really hope Kemari can translate onto the field this year. His level of strength and athleticism is pretty unique, sounds like he's putting the work in to get on the field
More practice content!:
Disclaimer: I haven't listened to this yet, but plan to on the ride home. Hopefully at least some of it offers something we haven't heard yet.