Frank Beamer said the Hokies never intended to redshirt the 6-foot-6, 230-pound Lawson and even had a couple of packages they considered using him in against Ohio State.
"We were just concerned that it might be a little too much too soon," Frank Beamer said.
This gives me some confidence. The coaches know the talent they have and they're prepared to give him a shot, but they also know well enough that they can't ruin the kid's confidence.
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Here's the Virginia Tech depth chart for Furman. Motley listed as the starter with a big "OR" for the backup spot. pic.twitter.com/4lYrdVnU8o— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) September 8, 2015
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Aside from the QB situation, what do you guys think about Nijman at that tackle spot? I know the article said Wade was listed at the 1 on the depth chart this week but the way Beamer was talking, it sounded like Nijman was going to continue to get some serious reps there.
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Nijman has to keep getting the reps. I'm not even sure why Hansen was benched, did he get hurt or just not produce? Nijman looked solid for his first real action (amazing that he's just getting started). He should only continue to improve. Really impressed with him last night, though I'm a novice from a technique standpoint. He certainly wasn't a revolving door...
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Hansen was struggling, especially in pass pro. He tried to block low on a DE and wound up eating grass while the DE stepped over him and went after Brewer. After that, we saw the adjustment. Looks like it paid off. Hansen did come in later and do a bit better, but the McGlock/Nijman shift really boosted the offense through the 2nd quarter, at least.
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I would think that the type of game plan they'll be putting together for Motley will be better suited to Hansen. Plus VT isn't going to see anything close to the level of athleticism of OSU on the outside for a number of weeks.
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Valid. I recall Hansen's run-blocking coming along pretty well by the end of the year, so with Motley in there, I could see Hansen doing well. Still very encouraging to see Nijman jump in and perform at that level, against outstanding competition.
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Yeah I thought he played well also. I just assumed if they trusted Nijman on a stage that big that they would go ahead and slate him in on the depth chart as the #1 guy this week, especially if he outplayed Hansen.
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So hearing that Beamer and company never intended to redshirt Lawson is pretty exciting. I think Motely should start since he obviously was beating Lawson. However puttin in Lawson more and more in the upcoming games should do wonders for his confidence. I think Motely continues to start the rest of the season unless Lawson just makes leaps and bounds in his knowledge and execution. Next three games will be great to get him eased into the game and system. However even if we go up huge against furman I think motley needs a lot of quality reps.
Excited to see the team and game plan this weekend. Even more excited to see Lawson now knowing that he wasn't getting a redshirt anyways. Restart the hype train......
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My take:
Motley knows the system; starts.
Durkin goes in for tempo changes, goal-line.
Lawson is tied to Loeffler's hip, so to speak, and gets a truncated package to get him reps that is expanded as able.
Brewer gets time to fully heal and starts the ACC championship game.
And, equally important, Shai returns next week, and our backs run it down the throat of our next few opponents while whomever the QB is, practices handing off the ball. A lot.
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This gives me some confidence. The coaches know the talent they have and they're prepared to give him a shot, but they also know well enough that they can't ruin the kid's confidence.
Is the depth chart posted somewhere?
AJ no longer listed as kicker.
Aside from the QB situation, what do you guys think about Nijman at that tackle spot? I know the article said Wade was listed at the 1 on the depth chart this week but the way Beamer was talking, it sounded like Nijman was going to continue to get some serious reps there.
Nijman has to keep getting the reps. I'm not even sure why Hansen was benched, did he get hurt or just not produce? Nijman looked solid for his first real action (amazing that he's just getting started). He should only continue to improve. Really impressed with him last night, though I'm a novice from a technique standpoint. He certainly wasn't a revolving door...
Hansen was struggling, especially in pass pro. He tried to block low on a DE and wound up eating grass while the DE stepped over him and went after Brewer. After that, we saw the adjustment. Looks like it paid off. Hansen did come in later and do a bit better, but the McGlock/Nijman shift really boosted the offense through the 2nd quarter, at least.
I would think that the type of game plan they'll be putting together for Motley will be better suited to Hansen. Plus VT isn't going to see anything close to the level of athleticism of OSU on the outside for a number of weeks.
Valid. I recall Hansen's run-blocking coming along pretty well by the end of the year, so with Motley in there, I could see Hansen doing well. Still very encouraging to see Nijman jump in and perform at that level, against outstanding competition.
Major props not only to Nijman but Jon for making the move to the right side during the game.
Yeah I thought he played well also. I just assumed if they trusted Nijman on a stage that big that they would go ahead and slate him in on the depth chart as the #1 guy this week, especially if he outplayed Hansen.
Yeah, I personally think it was Hansen not producing that led to Nijman getting more reps. I think he needs to stay in the lineup though.
So hearing that Beamer and company never intended to redshirt Lawson is pretty exciting. I think Motely should start since he obviously was beating Lawson. However puttin in Lawson more and more in the upcoming games should do wonders for his confidence. I think Motely continues to start the rest of the season unless Lawson just makes leaps and bounds in his knowledge and execution. Next three games will be great to get him eased into the game and system. However even if we go up huge against furman I think motley needs a lot of quality reps.
Excited to see the team and game plan this weekend. Even more excited to see Lawson now knowing that he wasn't getting a redshirt anyways. Restart the hype train......
So you didn't go "Watchgate", and for that you have my eternal gratitude.
My take:
Motley knows the system; starts.
Durkin goes in for tempo changes, goal-line.
Lawson is tied to Loeffler's hip, so to speak, and gets a truncated package to get him reps that is expanded as able.
Brewer gets time to fully heal and starts the ACC championship game.
And, equally important, Shai returns next week, and our backs run it down the throat of our next few opponents while whomever the QB is, practices handing off the ball. A lot.