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I have been a lurker for a long time, but I felt the need today to make my first comment on this post and say that I truely appreciate all the time and effort that is put into everything The Key Play offers. The article was wonderful and provided a great perspective.
Thank you!

Ship lap...ship lap...ship lap...

for video editing I actually prefer CBS over ESPN/ABC. Their cut away camera moments in game are way better and their scoreboard ticker at the bottom is easier to edit out

Also visit my binocular kiosk outside the stadium for your binocular needs!

Would have been nice to begin the Fuente era on something other than a 12:30 game, but I get it. I have a hard time getting excited to watch us play Liberty too.

I've heard plenty of great things about him from people who meet him as well, but I forget where it was mentioned ( was a few different places) that said his last year he was not a positive influence in the locker room and definitely had the "me" attitude that the OP was talking about.

It's not a Tennessee home game. Never understood that argument for neutral site games, for this one especially. It's in a freaking NASCAR stadium. Nothing about this will feel familiar to either team.

when I read a "sky is falling" every time there is a bit of bad news or speculation about the program

beyond hyperbolic

besides this article and the Buzzwatch article there has not been anything close to a constant negativity, or sky is falling bent, to Basketball articles. And in both cases it isn't even as you say. lets examine...

I haven't seen any indication that Buzz Williams' skills or initiative are lacking. We are right to expect progress, and we've seen progress. VT beat UVa in basketball, made it to the middle of the ACC, and made it to the NIT tournament. That's progress. Sure, it's not the sweet sixteen, but look at where he started. While Buzz owes us progress, we owe him more than two years to get there. I even expect some setbacks along the way. it's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.

Brian said nothing of the sort. This is what he actually said:

Virginia Tech basketball hasn't won anything yet. Texas A&M got to the Sweet 16 this season and saw two assistants get head coaching gigs. This isn't to put down the team's progress —it's amazing what's taken place in just two years— but compared to places where NCAA Tournament appearances are commonplace? It's far inferior.

that's factual. your interpretation is that he is being negative. my interpretation is that you didn't actually read what he wrote.

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Chew leaving isn't as big a deal as it seems on the surface.

yep, total debbie downer

let's expand "the sam rogers of the world" to include not only under recruited players who pan out, but also players who have a good head on their shoulders, put the team first, and have a good work ethic.

In that case - definitely doable. We could probably list a hundred Hokies who fall into this category.

I've never heard a teammate say Hall was a cancer. Everything I've heard has been assumption coupled with irrational emotional response following the defensive collapse of '03. D-Hall has been a great ambassador for the school during his pro career.

Agreed - have never heard a bad thing from anyone who has met him.

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