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Haven't fished much at all this spring, got offshore yesterday out of Wilmington. Slow start to the day, bite picked up throughout the day and the swell went down as well. Jacks on jigs, assortment of small bottom fish, a couple of nice white trevally, small blackfin tuna trolling plugs, mahi on a plug and then they circled our boat for ten minutes of chaos of bailing mahi.

lol. Chat GPT a year behind.

I just went to Chat GPT and gave it the following prompt: Can you give me 5 bold predictions for the 2025 Virginia Tech football season

This is what it spat out:

With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, Virginia Tech fans have reasons for optimism. After a 6–7 finish in 2024, the Hokies have revamped their coaching staff and roster, aiming for a stronger performance this year. Here are five bold predictions for the Hokies in 2025:

1. Kyron Drones Achieves a 3:1 Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio
Quarterback Kyron Drones is poised for a breakout season. In 2023, he posted 17 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions, nearly reaching the coveted 3:1 ratio. Although 2024 saw a dip to 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, improvements in the offensive line and a more dynamic scheme under new offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery could help Drones return to his 2023 form .

2. Hokies Lead the ACC in Total Sacks
Virginia Tech's defense is expected to be a formidable force. With a strong linebacker corps and an aggressive defensive scheme, the Hokies have the potential to top the ACC in sacks. Their performance in the 2025 spring game showcased a defense capable of disrupting opposing offenses consistently .

3. Three Offensive Players Earn All-ACC Honors
The Hokies' offense is set to shine with key contributors like quarterback Kyron Drones and wide receiver Donavon Greene, a transfer from Wake Forest. Running backs Braydon Bennett (from Coastal Carolina) and Marcellous Hawkins (from Central Missouri State) add depth to the backfield. Under Montgomery's high-octane offense, it's plausible for three offensive players to earn All-ACC recognition .

4. Offense Averages Over 425 Yards Per Game
In 2024, Virginia Tech averaged 367.8 yards per game. With Montgomery's expansive offensive strategies and improvements in the offensive line, the Hokies aim to surpass 425 yards per game. Montgomery's past success at Tulsa, where his offense achieved remarkable yardage milestones, bodes well for this prediction .

5. Defense Allows Under 115 Rushing Yards Per Game
The Hokies' defense is expected to be stout against the run. Their performance in the spring game indicated a unit capable of limiting ground gains effectively. With a focus on run defense and improved tackling, allowing under 115 rushing yards per game is an ambitious yet attainable goal .

These predictions hinge on the successful integration of new coaching strategies and player development. If the Hokies can capitalize on their revamped roster and coaching staff, 2025 could mark a significant step forward for the program.

Look familiar?

Welcome to the final part of All Hokies On SI series, where...

I read this as AI Hokies on SI, which, given that it's SI, is probably accurate.

Louisville, UNC, and Duke took care of business last night and advance to the super regionals. Miami and UNC took the L yesterday but have a chance to clinch this afternoon. Wake took their game against Tennessee and will have to do it again this afternoon to advance.

GT lost their matchup against Ole Miss and their season is over. And NC State ran out of gas after a shootout with Stetson earlier, and they drop to Auburn 11-1.

Vandy makes it interesting in the 9th but eventually falls to Wright St 5-4. First time since '99 since the #1 national seed doesn't make their regional finals.

Wake advances after a much cleaner game than they played the last two days. Will play Tennessee at 6pm

Clemson is Clemonsing - down 10-3 against Kentucky, and its only the bottom of the 4th.

Wake having a much better outing against Cincy this afternoon - up 8-0, Cincy batting in the bottom of the 7th.

Swimming and Diving sent out an email about Kaylea Arnett's induction and apparently she is now competing in the Red Bull Cliff Diving circuit and finished 4th at the 2024 world championships in Doha.

Since I know nothing about cliff diving, I had to look it up. Evidently only 12 men and 12 women are at each event. The women dive from a 21 meter platform and the men dive from a 27 meter platform and are judged on acrobatics and artistry.

First event this year was in April in the Phillipines and Arnett finished 2nd with her best score on her 4th and final dive. Next round is in Italy in June.

L'Ville takes down #1 Vandy to advance to the Nashville clincher. UNC, Duke, FSU, Wake, NC State, Miami all win. GT and Clemson lose. 5 ACC teams are 2-0 and get a breather this afternoon, while 4 others need to win this afternoon to play later today for the regional championship.

Action Today:

• FSU faces winner of Miss St./Northeastern (6pm)
• UNC will host winner of Nebraska/Oklahoma (6pm)
• Duke hosts winner of Georgia/Ok St. (6pm)
• Miami will face the winner of So. Miss/Columbia (7pm)
• Louisville awaits the winner of Vandy/Wright St. (9pm)

Facing elimination starting at noon eastern (all 4 games):

• Clemson @ Kentucky; winner faces WVU
• Wake @ Cincy (rematch from Friday that Wake lost); winner faces host Tennessee
• GT @ Ols Misss; Winner faces Murray St. (not a misprint; 3pm)
• NC State @ Stetson (rematch from Friday's game - NCST blowout loss 11-2); Winner faces host Auburn (3pm)

Noteworthy - ACC teams are 5-0 vs SEC

Wait, we do that too...

1500m - Lindsey Butler finished 4th in her heat and qualifies for Eugene.

3000m Steeplechase- Elizabeth Coe finished 22nd and will not move on.

400m - Caitlyn Bobb finished 2nd in her heat and advances to Eugene.

800m - Star Price finished 20th and will not move on.

4x400 - DQ for the ladies too due to an illegal substitution.