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JoshC's picture JoshC
#GOACC
| 8 months 2 weeks # | Coaching Carousel 2025-26

Yeah, it is basically impossible to develop and hold on to a backup QB in this model. Nobody talented enough to play the position at a high level will stay in a #2 slot:

  • P2 teams can pay a #2 competitively with a G5 or lower B12/ACC #1 slot, but the guy you want is ambitious enough to know he needs to start elsewhere if he wants an NFL opportunity.
  • Below P2, you want a #2 good enough to compete for a #1 slot at least in the G5, but you can't afford to pay a #2 enough to keep him from going there and trying it.
HokieAlum6144's picture HokieAlum6144
| 8 months 2 weeks # | OT: College football games are closer than ever, but at what cost?

I worked 40 hours a week while taking my engineering load while not having access to any of their tutoring, meals, etc. That said, there aren't many football players taking engineering classes, and some of those players might put in more than 40 hours a week.

Chazz Michael Michaelzz's picture Chazz Michael Michaelzz
| 8 months 2 weeks # | The Argument for James Franklin to be the next VT Football Coach

Fourth, a contract can include a "right to disclosure" clause that would require Franklin to disclose his earnings to PSU. I do not know if that would be in a coaching contract, but it is common in other type of contracts (e.g., VC funding of company will ensure they have a right to see their financial documents).

Chris's picture Chris
TEEMING WITH INTEL
| 8 months 2 weeks # | OT: College football games are closer than ever, but at what cost?

I think NIL and the transfer portal have had legitimate impacts on parity, that could be sustained.

There are two elements of recent parity that will not: COVID eligibility, which has primarily benefitted smaller/mid tier programs, and lackluster QB play for the most talented teams. Even so, with a game manager QB, the most talented team in the country last year still won the national championship.

'04hokie's picture '04hokie
| 8 months 2 weeks # | OT: College football games are closer than ever, but at what cost?

Remembering back to my college days, I know that there is no way I could've handled my full workload and played football. I know it can and has been done, but to give 100% effort to football and also get a degree in a curriculum that matches your higher levels of academic capabilities would be a monumental undertaking. I would say the vast majority of contributing D1 football players academic efforts pale in comparison to their regular classmates. Given the landscape of things, I don't think it will be long before we see the academic requirements disappear altogether.

ltrepeter2000's picture ltrepeter2000
HOKIE HOOPS WIZ
| 8 months 2 weeks # | Coaching Carousel 2025-26

The downfall of that team was much more the offensive line. Allar was completing 65% of his passes. The line though forced him to use his safety option frequently. It was more obvious with Grunkemeyer at QB last week. He was running for his life all game because the line regularly failed to pick up blitzers. Led to at least one of his two picks.

Allar's injury was directly from the line failing to protect as well.

Allar in 23 and 24 had 49 TDs to 10 INTs with almost 6000 passing yards. He just had no time this year to get the ball downfield.

ltrepeter2000's picture ltrepeter2000
HOKIE HOOPS WIZ
| 8 months 2 weeks # | Hokie Hoops Central: Duquesne at Virginia Tech 1pm TODAY (Scrimmage)

I wasnt there in person but there definitely was some of the latter. My understanding is Young took out Hammonds and a starter for the final minute to simulate crunch time without your best on the floor.

That said, turnovers and free throws like that are going to lose you 7 out of 10 games most likely. They left THIRTEEN freebies on the floor going 16 for 29. Nineteen turnovers

They were up 10 eight minutes in but in Mike Young fashion they went scoreless for the final 3 1/2 minutes of the first half to allow an 8-0 Duquesne run.

They were outscored 15-6 on fast break which is concerning more that they generated so few points there with a much faster lineup this year.

Concern from a production standpoint is that Hansberry only put up four points...Gurdak off the bench managed six. Surprise from a usage standpoint was that Pasha seemed an afterthought. Hammond got a hot hand but neither he or Pasha started. Its surprising considering how well he did last year at Delaware.

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