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just got mine this morning too. Can't wait!

I know we aren't on a PSU/TENN level of allure, that's why I mentioned Narduzzi at Pitt. I'm just saying if we don't get Crosby its just flat out because we just couldn't get him, not because we have a first year HC. No reason not to expect a top 25 class

According to my not so good knowledge from freshman year, the 1st charge failed so they loaded a second. Then the second charge failed and (you guessed it) they loaded a third. Since the original Skipper was mainly brass, it didn't really have a chance.

do you know if that is the same for folks who did the early bird special before march deadline? that's what we did. does the same thing apply? im like a kid on Christmas morning lol. im so ready to pick my seats, excitement is in my blood.

EDIT::::: I just received an email with my selection date and time for seating so everyone else be on the look out!

If he is really making this decision based on depth chart like he said, which, you cant blame him, its a good strategy, and you cant blame the school, it means we have depth, you cant really get mad he chooses Tennessee...

VT Defensive Line Recruiting
2017 - 1
2016 - 3
2015 - 6
2014 - 5

Tennessee Defensive Line Recruiting
2017 - 0
2016 - 1
2015 - 6
2014 - 7

Current DL Roster
Virginia Tech
Sr - 3
Jr - 2
So - 3
Fr - 7

Tennessee
Sr - 4
Jr - 3
So - 5
Fr - 2

I think its pretty clear, and we really shouldnt over-react on this, but Im sure people will flip their lids and say our staff cant recruit, Bud needs to go blah blah, get over it, the kid made the best decision for him, I would be surprised looking at that if he chooses Tech, it has absolutely nothing to do with our staff being able to close, what were we not supposed to recruit that position. Its a tough situation, but I dont think its anything for everyone to freak out about.

And my argument isn't necessarily to wait. I don't doubt that Fuente, someone who has generated his own buzz and excitement, will pull in some good guys. We already have a few that are highly ranked and look to have great skill sets. I think you can find as many examples of teams where recruiting peaks quickly and where recruiting drops off quickly upon a new coach's arrival. It's also hard to compare programs like you're mentioning (PSU and Tennessee) that have (1) a history of national relevance or (2) #SECReasons against VT, who is still a relative newcomer to the national stage and has only modest success at a high level (some conference championships, none particularly recent). Fuente has to sell his vision, but being able to say "here's what we're doing, and wasn't it awesome when we won 11 games last year and a big bowl?" will be the icing on the cake for the top talent. Right now, I'm sure he's got a vision, but I still think he needs to back it up with action. Then we'll see recruiting take off. We'll probably pull in a good class regardless, with hopefully one or two real top players, but until we're back to where we all want to be in terms of rankings, national discussion, etc. my expectations for recruiting victories are tempered.

Making an educated guess on their real depth, since Tennessee lists DL:

Tenn DE
Sr - 5
Jr - 1
So - 1
Fr - 2

Tenn DT
Sr -
Jr - 2
So - 5
Fr - 0

VT DE
Sr - 1
Jr - 1
So - 1
Fr - 4

VT DT
Sr - 1
Jr - 1
So - 2
Fr - 3

Its a little bit of a push, I guess it just depends on where he feels he can get on the field quickest.

The LSU fans who invaded Blacksburg for their game here were among the worst I've seen, right there with WVU. They started the week long occupation of the parking lot fairly friendly, but by the end of the week, well, if you were there, you remember. Then after the game, sour grapes and negatory responses to friendly overtures were the norm. Yeah, they travel well, but they whine even better. Sore losers.

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