2019 Hokie Pro Day

By: Hokie Fireman
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on March 29, 2019, 7:58 AM | 26 comments

All 32 teams will have a representative present.

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Hokie Fireman's picture Hokie Fireman
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| 7 years 3 months #

So no Mook.

Wet stuff on the red stuff.

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GoKartMozart's picture GoKartMozart
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| 7 years 3 months # ^

From his social media, it seems like he might be carving out his own path towards the pros now.

drkev10's picture drkev10 | 7 years 3 months #

Did anyone read Mook's comments about his situation in the article on NFLDraftBlitz that came out Feb 1st?

hokiebuzz's picture hokiebuzz
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| 7 years 3 months # ^

Link?

Chris's picture Chris
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| 7 years 3 months # ^

Here is the link

Here are some notable/relevant quotes for those who don't want to read the whole interview:

Alex Khvatov: Why did you choose Virginia Tech?

Mook Reynolds: I chose Virginia Tech because it was a great football school. They were known for their great defenses. Bud Foster was the best D-coordinator, Torrian Gray was a great DB coach. I knew that they could get me ready for the next level. I was an athletic player, but I knew that the coaches would help me elevate the mental side of my game. They emphasized the mental part of the game. Coach Beamer was a great coach. He reminded me of my high school coach.

Alex Khvatov: Why did you get dismissed from Virginia Tech? Tell us your side of the story.

Mook Reynolds: My friend and I were getting a ride to my house from one of our acquaintances. He was driving the car and he was pulled over for speeding. I was in the back seat. When we got pulled over, I asked him if everything was cool. It turned out that the dude had a stolen car, and they found marijuana in the vehicle. My friend who was in the front seat was let go, and the driver and I got charged. The driver admitted that I had nothing to do with it. Based off the police report, they found me innocent. I got the short end of the stick. I had the hearing at the school, and they allowed me to come back. I could come back, finish my credits and get my degree. But I was kicked off the team. I found out about it on social media. Coach didn't talk to me. I was three credits from graduating. I have never been in trouble at Virginia Tech. I had no blemishes at the school before. The driver wasn't a friend of mine, but I knew him from my teammate. He offered us a ride, and I just wanted to get home.

Alex Khvatov: What have you learned the most from your former DC Bud Foster and the rest of the coaching staff?

Mook Reynolds: Coaching can elevate players. You can be fast and strong, but there are brains to football. His schemes were so smart. I always picked their brains. It is the little things. The knowledge of the game. Coach Foster was a fun guy to be around. He is one of the smartest coaches I have ever had.

Alex Khvatov: Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that you are looking for from the offense?

Mook Reynolds: Formation first and foremost. I read run and pass responsibilities. I read the guard. I look at the position of the back and the personnel. I am almost studying film. At Virginia Tech, I watched a lot of film. We watched film and applied it to the game. We knew what the opposing team will do before they did it. Our coaching staff was great at picking up the tendencies and putting us in the best position to make plays.

Big praise and respect still for Bud.

GoKartMozart's picture GoKartMozart
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| 7 years 3 months # ^

I'd really like to hear from Mr. Reynolds again. Reading this has my blood boiling.

phxhokie's picture phxhokie
| 7 years 3 months # ^

Agree, Mook's side of the story does not put the head coach in a good light or even Bud as his primary mentor. I sure hope this is a miscommunication and a player doesn't hear his status via an outside source. Unfortunately I'm sure we won't hear anything else from the team. The team always comes first but we should go out of our way to support our young players as they continue to mature

rpotts12's picture rpotts12 | 7 years 3 months # ^

"Tell us your side of the story"

Leonard's picture Leonard | 7 years 3 months # ^

Exactly.

Leonard. Duh.

shakeitallabout's picture shakeitallabout | 7 years 3 months # ^

But why? He's not going to contradict the interview given by his son.

Why do we go through this over and over and over again? I literally Googled the Student-Athlete Conduct policy and it came right up.

VT Student-Athlete Conduct Policy

Felony Charge – Any student-athlete arrested and charged with a felony, or with a crime involving gambling or game fixing under Virginia law or any other jurisdictional equivalent, shall be suspended automatically, by the Athletics Director, from practice and playing privileges until the charges are dropped, dismissed or otherwise resolved. The student-athlete may appeal this decision pursuant to the Appeals Procedure found in this Policy on Student-Athlete Conduct.

Mook was charged with a felony and it won't be resolved until next year assuming he avoids any further issues. It's clear as day. I can't possibly understand how people continue to freak out and blame Fuente over this.

Joffrey, Cersei, Ilyn Payne, the Hound, Jeff Jagodzinski, Paul Johnson, Pat Narduzzi.

GoKartMozart's picture GoKartMozart
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| 7 years 3 months # ^

Not looking for that. I would really like to know if Mook was disinvited or chose to go his own route to the NFL and why.

fernleyhokie's picture fernleyhokie
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| 7 years 3 months # ^

Well one thing I can think of. Wasn't he participating in the trevon hill social media posts against the program? Or do i have that wrong?

Not sure if true but was said here that Mook was told he needed to keep clear of bad situations. If I was the coach and he even liked a post by Hill I would not be open to hosting him either. You can call that petty i guess but golden rule right? If Mook wanted, a pro-day at VT and he did participate in that shitstorm then sorry my man. Best of luck to you but you liked your own way out of pro-day.

Again i may not be remembering that accurately but I seem to recall him involved somewhat.

phxhokie's picture phxhokie
| 7 years 3 months # ^

My thought is that a coach on the team would personally let a player know what was going to happen before it was publicly announced. I get the coach doesn't control this policy but shouldn't the leadership of the team address the next steps directly with the player. I have no idea what actually went on with the communication process but Mooks version sounds like he found out about immediate suspension from a source other than coaching staff which would be disappointing.

shakeitallabout's picture shakeitallabout | 7 years 3 months # ^

While I can see that perspective, we don't know if Mook informed Fuente about the arrest or if Fuente found out from another source either. Certainly I'd like for a coach to be above tick-for-tack treatment with players, but I'm guessing those expectations are clearly communicated to the team and Fuente could have felt the trust was breached and beyond repair at that point. There had been rumors of Mook being on thin ice prior to the arrest so I'm wary of the "never been in trouble or had any issues" claim as well. Plenty of things go on behind the scenes that never become public and cannot be verified but I tend to trust a coach whose livelihood depends on winning football games to not want to dismiss one of his best and most experienced defensive players for no legitimate reason.

Joffrey, Cersei, Ilyn Payne, the Hound, Jeff Jagodzinski, Paul Johnson, Pat Narduzzi.

dcwilson40's picture dcwilson40 | 7 years 3 months # ^

Wow, sounds like Fu just kicked him off the team point blank. Not a good look if true.

VT_Fencer's picture VT_Fencer | 7 years 3 months # ^

Without knowing the standard procedure for these cases it's hard to say, but we do know that Fuente didn't even have a say in the matter since this was dealing with a felony charge. Don't know if the option is even there for the coaches to meet with a player who is suspended automatically due to athletic department policy.

The Orange and Maroon you see, that's fighting on to victory.

Leonard's picture Leonard | 7 years 3 months # ^

Dusts off megaphone, clears throat...

HE WAS CHARGED WITH A FELONY. YOU CAN NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PARTICIPATE IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH A FELONY!!!

Mook's situation, and say... Ty Outlaw's situation are light years apart. Also, as far as Mook's side of the story, I'd love to know why his friend in the front seat was charged with nothing, and he was charged with felony possession with intent. Not calling him a liar, far from it... that just sounds super weird.

Leonard. Duh.

vhokie's picture vhokie | 7 years 3 months # ^

The article said he was already suspended from the team. How is this point blank? Charged with a felony....he also said he had the option to finish his degree.

VHokie

Chris's picture Chris
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| 7 years 3 months #

Really hope Ricky Walker gets a fair shot at the NFL.

heuplek's picture heuplek
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| 7 years 3 months #

Sam Rogers for president.

(add if applicable) /s

757hokie83's picture 757hokie83
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| 7 years 3 months #

Dadi Nicolas is present too

Now finish up them taters; I'm gonna go fondle my sweaters.

VT_Fencer's picture VT_Fencer | 7 years 3 months #

Chung put up 31 reps, good to tie for 5th against the OL combine participants.

The Orange and Maroon you see, that's fighting on to victory.

vtcivengr's picture vtcivengr | 7 years 3 months #

Nijman's 40 time woulf have been tops at the combine.

"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it." - K

KingJames's picture KingJames
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| 7 years 3 months # ^

He didnt move the same after his injury last year so I'm wonder is he finally healthy or is it just lateral movement.