I had the opportunity to talk to my friend who coaches in the Central Region tonight and he passed along some thoughts (all very positive) about the VT Spring Game. He attended with a couple of his players and here are some highlights of what he said:
- The VT Staff did an outstanding job organizing this event. In the past, recruits had, for the most part been on their own, but not this time.
- Coach Beamer spent a lot of time meeting face to face with recruits and their families which was a change from years past. In fact, the coaching staff in general went out of there way to spend some one on one time with each and every recruit. He really went on and on about the job the VT Staff did. Lots of energy and excitement from the VT Coaching staff, lots of positive vibes.
- The recruits had a blast at the Spring Game. Lots of UVA jokes being thrown around, some of the recruits that attended their spring game commented, "VT had more recruits at their spring game then UVA had fans." Some comments about UVA being a joke.
- Recruits very impressed by the VT fans. The turnout and the fact that so many fans knew who they were and asked for autographs. Again, comparison to UVA and UVA fans were made.
- Mike London has an enormous hill to climb if he's going to put UVA in a position to seriously contend with VT. Right now, the UVA administration isn't doing what they need to do to help London change the perception of UVA into that of a serious football school. Gameday experience in C-ville still a joke
- The Locker Room was amazing, really hit a home run with the kids, they loved the amenities in the player's lounge. Lots of parents impressed with the academic support facilities, another area VT is light years in front of UVA.
- My friend feels that VT is in great position with the State's #1 player, most certainly the team to beat. Thinks that VT is well positioned with a lot of in-state players
- On that note, believes VT is in great position with 3-4 Juniors in the Central Region who will be highly rated and recruited prospects in 2012/2013.
- J. C. Coleman's verbal on the field was truly a surprise by a lot in attendance but went over really well... J.C. immediately started recruiting for VT.
- Talent level in the Central Region is on the rise and is likely why Shane Beamer was put in this area. The competition and the athletes in the area continues to improve.
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Caleb
just found out VT has another ace in the hole, apparently. looks good.
coleman was strongly hinted at the wed night before the spring game.
vt is going to have to beat db's off them.
williams and harold look like uva guys, the rest they will need to WORK hard at though homer and the norfolk christian guys verballing wouldn't surprise me.
got a couple more nuggets, for later.
this is great info Just out
this is great info
Just out of curiosity why is Harold a uva guy? and would we really want him anyway, heard potential issues with him?
VT likes him, but DE is not a huge concern. They can and will find another, tho maybe not as talented.
harold just hit off with london, that happens.
I have no doubt that Williams is headed to UVA, he's a "UVA Kid." As they say. I don't know much about Harold but looking at his offer list... why UVA?
I'm really really excited about some of these kids coming up through the Central Region, good crop this year, better corp next year.
awesome insight, thanks for posting
Great post, JLM
Do you think they'll try to land another RB for this class or are we set with Coleman?
Love this
The staff looks like they took last few years to heart. I don't think UVA will become much of a problem with London. We will always lose some kids to them, that is just how it goes. I was worried about UNC making to much noise in the state.
Awesome Job
Thanks for the great insight. Nice to see that the program is taking advantage of opportunities like the Spring Game to show off what they've got for recruits (especially that locker room...woah!). The changes on the staff are already being felt and although its still early I am a huge fan thus far.