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I still say that one of our historically more overlooked receivers was Mike Giaccalone. Catching passes when we were a running team, he was a solid go-to guy back before we got so good. Before the more "modern" era, he was one of our best receivers ever on a team that just didn't like to throw the ball.
We took our first to World at 2, he does not remember. We took both at 2.5 and 5, oldest remembers. Tried Dollywood next, not so much. Same for Kings Dominion in there somewhere. Took both again at almost 6 and 9.5, with Universal - they liked World better, but not the Kingdom part. Went to Land at around 9-12, both were into trying to do everything, and wore us out, they loved it. Did some Carowinds and Six Flags (ATL), Busch Gardens (Williamsburg and Tampa) after that, they both enjoyed it about as much as Disney. Went to Universal at 12.5-15 - the Halloween stay and scare was the highlight. Cedar Point at 15-17.5 was fun as part of a Great Lakes tour, but not worth a special trip.
In summary, based on my kids, under 3 most of Disney went over their heads, 4-8 is perfect. We liked October much better than July, but never went for Christmas. When they are old enough that they like the rides better than the rest of it, the local park for a day is competitive, unless you want to make of week of everything when the weather sucks where you live, or are/have someone really into Disney. Teenagers will enjoy Universal more. Stay and scare is awesome.
I just hope that Ford becomes a MODEL To all the other receivers.
There's no room back there behind that Ford for you, that's Sam's job.
great article! although I think danny coale would be disappointed in the highlight you chose to include as it was indeed not a catch. (even if it was ruled one)
Stolen guns don't get prosecuted if you play outside without AC!!
Good article but why no mention of Antonio Freeman as an example of a similar type receiver (famously nicknamed Mr 7-11 cause he was always open)? I think they both are/were about the same size (6ft and around 190-200lbs) in college and rely on quickness rather than flat out speed to make plays. Free had issues with the way he was underutilized at Tech and how that impacted his draft status. If you look at his numbers in Green Bay and how he really helped launch Farve's career, .... he had a point. DeShazo was a good QB but was quick to call his own number and that meant fewer balls to spread around among the WR's and a very good John Burke at TE. How the QB's on this team develop as passers could have a huge impact on Isaiah's year. I do think Ford's opportunity to excel will be better than Freeman's just because the focus that the coaches have today is more on pushing the ball downfield through the air than taking what is available on the ground. The recruiting focus on WR's I think confirms that with Cornelson too. I don't disagree with your analysis and please don't take this as a criticism but I just think a comparison of Ford's prospects for this year with previous seasons in the Tech lexicon should have included the first Tech wide out drafted into the NFL since Carroll Dale.
I was at the Shanghai park in its soft opening. Its pretty small at the moment but the tron ride and the Pirates of the Caribbean ride are damn good.
Hey, don't go bringing Cody Journell into this
Since i just got a 2016 F-150 (in Hokie Maroon of Course) I can get behind this
Still trying to Probe for a new knick-name
I would classify weed and alcohol as a minor disciplinary issue in today's college life.. its not like they had stolen guns or broke into a house.
So a Fiesta of good things.
Hopefully, or he might go another direction and bring the hammer down since this is his first big disciplinary issue and he wants to make an example of them.
I was in a bar in Denver rocking a VT golf shirt, and got stopped by a couple guys from Clemson who were happy that I was repping the ACC. I congratulated them on their past few seasons, and they were enthusiastic in their praise for the Fuente hire. They think VT will be back in the national spotlight this year or next. They were pretty cool. Hope they are right.
When we last saw him, the pass catcher pulled a Michael Corleone, individually eviscerating his enemies while taking the rest of us to church. Poor Tulsa. They were just trying to get through a nice Camping World Independence Bowl, and Ford blew them up like Cersei Lannister. The 12 catch, 227 yard performance was so masterful it required me to use two pop culture references to paint it in full.
Arguably the best 5 sentences I've ever read.
I certainly see the logic in that, but I still think that, provided he progresses, he'll put up even better numbers. While he benefited from a lack of other targets, I think he was hurt more by an ineffective offense and 1/3 of a season with a backup qb. Consistent qb play* all year and an offense that sustains drives will offer more opportunities than last year, even with attempts to spread the ball around.
*even if Motley were to win the job (or take over due to injury), I still think we get more consistent play just because of the new system
Adonis Alexander & Houshun Gaines get 12 months probation, required to do 24 hours of community service for marijuana poss charge. #Hokies— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) June 29, 2016
Alexander and Gaines' lawyer Jimmy Turk said both have gone through student conduct hearing at Virginia Tech and received probation. #Hokies— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) June 29, 2016
Lastly, Gaines' underage alcohol possession charge was dropped. #Hokies— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) June 29, 2016
would think Fuente would suspend them liberty game and thats it
This guy, he's always saying the right things.
Eh, I think all fan bases in general have that problem. I have seen some fan bases (cough cough SEC) throw personal attacks at recruits that don't choose their school.
I really feel like the offense is going to be a Fusion of solid running and effective passing.
Since our new QB is going to be throwing for over 4000 yards, I'm sure Ford will have his chances.
We need something juicier though. What entrance are you heading for? Is there strategic cover invovled? How will you handle puddles and will you employ an umbrella defense for maximum protection?