CFB will be on SirusXM 91 "First Team", show runs 7-10am EDT. I expect he'll be on the 3rd hour based on the way they listed their guests. I will post any pertinent comments or updates (as I see them), and try to record it so I don't miss anything (must catch all the coach-speak). This show is hosted by Greg McElroy (of 'Bama QB fame) and Taylor Zarzour.
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As long as he has a good QB, a good kicker, and his health is fine, Coach Beamer will keep giving interviews. Now he has all three, hes a celebrity.
I really, really appreciate this effort to promote himself and the program. I wonder if someone convinced him to understand just how much of a legend that he is, and just how valuable he is to "sales".
He is so humble, he is likely uncomfortable putting himself out there. But I am certain all of these media appearances are excellent PR for the program.
Good stuff, Frank. Like.
CFB is on next (approx. 9:22)
And they are playing Enter Sandman coming out of break. Awesome.
EDIT: "tldr" version; sorry for the layout, I have a newborn who is not cooperating:
Host comments:
-"Legendary" coach Frank Beamer
-Opened segment with enter sandman; Zarzour says Blacksburg should be on everyone's bucket list.
-Mentioned 9 returning starters, just about everyone veterans surrounding the new QB
-See a 9-3 season; neither would be shocked at 10 wins
-Should be favorites in coastal, despite all the talk of UNC, etc. - Hokies have the track record, they've been there.
(Zarzour mentions winning HokiePokie golf tournament a few years ago with Frank)
CFB on QB:
-Leal was Logan's backup, been in system;
-Brewer handles himself well, good talent, leadership skills
-Motley - lower back, hope to get him back out Monday (Not sure if he means today)
CFB on Bud Foster:
-Bud's gonna make him as good as they can be
-Fortunate to have him as long as they have
-If it's possible to [missed the word]…Bud's gonna get 'em there
CFB on ST:
-Didn't kick FG great last year
-Very impressed with "3" freshmen, will be more solid
-Punting - need to concentrate more on returning than blocking kicks, due to protections
On difference between 7-6 and National Champs?
-Couple wins short from where we're used to
-If you're in the ballpark, you can get there
-If you're scratching for #3, it will take a while
-Running game has been problem; get it squared away, much better football team
-Better backs now, more mature; OL is more experienced.
-We're more explosive outside
-8 or 9 in the box is easier if you have good threat in passing game.
-Get our running game squared away, "and I think we will".
Host: "If you want to coach until 90, you should be able to", asked about Whit & admin support?
-Has support of Whit Babcock & admin to keep going
-"good qb, good kicker, health is good"
-health is good; trying to find a QB, "think we've got some good ones", & trying to find a kicker
-new practice facility is great, big game 2016 in bristol
-such great kids in program
-best staff ever had - recruiting, coaching, teaching
-things are good right now; still enjoy making difference in kids lives, going to go a few more years.
Host: Good QB & kicker may contribute to his health. Frank: I said it was gonna be a tester.
Greg McElroy said "played you in 2009", remember Jason Worilds stood out; tell us about Luther Maddy; seems defense is feeling a little smaller?
CFB:
-Corey Marshall difference maker
-Dadi reminds me of Corey Moore, and of Worilds off the edge.
-Ken Ekanem starting to play like the guy we recruited
-Defense is flying around, being a blur.
Will you leave a ticket for McElroy? "Absolutely, just let me know"
I guess that's Bud's new wrinkle - we don't have formations, we have a blur.
Awesome thanks! Is there anywhere we can listen to a replay?
On the SiriusXM website, but I think you have to be a subscriber.
If you have a subscription, it should be available on-demand at siriusxm.com
at the end they made their picks. Not sure who was who exactly as I just turned the radio on. But one picked us to go 9-3 and not make the ACCCG losing to OSU, UNC and Duke at home. Picked Duke to represent the coastal in ACCCG. Other guy picked us to go 10-3 losing to OSU, UNC but making the ACCCG and losing to FSU there. Said he believes Brewer is the answer in Blacksburg.