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Lot of Va boys on that list who don't play for VT...
It feels like we really have something special in Ford. I know it's a lofty goal, but I think he has a realistic shot at being the best receiver in the history of the program by the time he's done. Unfortunately it also feels like his ceiling is more about where the program is right now than what he's capable of.
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# | Isaiah Ford Represents Hokies on 2016 All-ACC Preseason Football Team Not a lot of seniors at the offensive skill positions, should make for 2 good years of acc offenses.
Seeing Sweatt and Nnadi gives me the hurts
I think you make a good point. But....counterpoint:
This offense is going to be a lot more simple for the players to pick up. The problem with Loeffler's offense was that it was so complicated the players had to get into a groove in order to be productive. They had so many things to think about that their mind was "tying up their feet" and when they got one or two plays in a row and then got pulled out they couldn't get anything going.
In Fuente's less complex offense the RBs will all be used the same way (as opposed to putting RBs in situationally based on their strengths) and they will have more defined roles. They should be able to come in and run the same play they've been running over and over and over in practice and not see too much drop-off...
Beamer/other coaches almost certainly encouraged all of them to enter the draft early. 3-4 full seasons at running back is too risky and does too much damage to your body before you make it to the league. If you have a player's best interest in mind, particularly a position like that, you tell them to go on and take the money. Plus, the coaches have said they encourage top flight players to go early if they will go in the first few rounds, and Evans has a family to support.
I thought we were making fun of the fact that it's DDP, rather than the yoga in general.
Worst ever waste of talent in the history of Hokiedom. Ever.
Look at everything Brian has to look forward to.
It's kind of funny to me... but my mindset is that this new offense getting established is more important than any of our players from last year. If we have a 6-6 season where Ford and McMillian get reduced touches, I actually trust Fuente's judgement.
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I also had heard that Fuente talked about McMillian being tentative in the spring but has had a great summer. In my mind, there's no doubt he'll be the starter in the opener. Behind him, who knows.
Lots of ways to construe "We have a lot of work to do at running back." Could be H-back, could be depth, could be issues with the system, or blocking. Could be that the telegraphing system of rotation we used in the past was because certain backs are too one dimensional. Despite French's great analysis, I do not understand Fuente's offense well enough to know how Travon, or the other backs, would fit where, not to mention any health or conditioning questions. It will be interesting to watch, and look forward to more informed opinions from all.
I really like this article, thanks, Brian. I'm happy to hear that there are other who don't read too much into the David Hale tweet. We have a number of guys that can fit into the backfield in a few roles: Rogers, Peoples, McMillan, McKenzie, McClease, and Williams, so it'll take a while for the offensive coaches to figure out which guy fits where in our overall offensive schemes and specific game plans.
I'm content to be patient, but I sincerely hope that Travon is ready to roll and making the most of his opportunities. He left a great impression by the end of last year, so I'm expecting big things out of his career.
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Yeah, the biggest issue with the Williams/Evans/Wilson stable of RBs was simply not enough carries to go around for everyone. Because of Evans' injury, we have to blow Wilson's RS and play both he and Williams (both had plenty of potential but we had major question marks at the position going into that '09 season).
I honestly think we will see some attrition at the RB spot now sooner or later. We have 4 sophomore RBs in McMillian, McKenzie, Williams, and Reid. Make it 5 if you throw in Peoples to the mix. There simply aren't enough touches to satisfy everyone.
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For our WVU game next year, can Marcus be the Honorary Coin Flipper?
Ugh, brutal. Suggest edit.
EDIT: Legged for editing. Thanks.
I've heard from very reliable #sauces that Travon is the top guy heading into camp, no question - not sure if he was in the dog house or on the Isaiah plan but apparently he's done very well in the summer program. CJF is expecting big things from him this year.
On a separate note, I think tech got caught flat footed when it's top 3 running backs (Williams, Evans,Wilson) all declared 1-2 years early. I don't think the coaches were prepared for that and the cupboard was left completely bare overnight. A few recruiting misses and they never recovered.
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big difference in the way each rb was used last year. You could call the play based on what RB was in the game early in the year. 3rd and 2 expect Trey to come in rb dive.... JC comes in and its going to be a zone read or misdirection. McMillian comes in and its going to be a more power look with pulling guards.
If you watched Memphis this past year every RB they used got production without being blatantly obvious with the playcalling. Travon probably won't get 200 carries like he did this past year but I can see him at 140 range while still getting 4-5 yards per carry.
Memphis ran it 18 more times than VT while producing 10 more TD's and 262 more yards. That's massive IMO, add 10 TD's to VT's production and we probably beat Duke, ECU, UNC and Pitt.
So in the end yes McMillian's usage will go down but I wouldn't say his production would go down in terms of YPC and TD's.
Another comparison-> Sam Rogers 61 Carries for 260 yards 2 TD's vs Jamarius Henderson 60 carries for 320 yards and 4 TD's