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I understand that he is a psychopath pedophile...but what the hell was she doing? That's the part that I can't wrap my head around. Did he manage to find another monster of similar ilk to participate?

FYI - You don't "peace out". It's not an act, like "chill out". It's a short form way to express parting blessings, and to let someone know that you are leaving. Long form might look something like this... "Peace be with you. I'm heading out." Due to apparent serious time constraints, the cool cats say, "Peace. Out."

Just looking to help. Not judging, or berating.

I think the difference with UNC compared to VT with last year's success was the QB play in Williams. I really liked Brewer and there is no tougher QB I've seen, but UNC's success was due their QB's ability to make plays, similar to Clemson. A good RB and some speedy receivers just made them a juggernaut.

I get what you're saying, but this one statement leaves me somewhat perplexed: My confidence has been shaken in the last 12 months. A new Sheriff is in town with a new paradigm. He gets it and has experience in what most likely was a much more chaotic situation at Memphis four years ago. Why lament the past? What happened over 11 of the last 12 months only counts so much going forward because that Sheriff was not yet in control. I'd wager the the staff have already laid it out to the players that the last few years stunk, change must take place, and a good part of that change will be to work harder and smarter. The players probably get that too and if they don't have been informed that the door is nearby. IMHO, the vast influence you have built with us fans is best wielded as a positive force, not to fuel doubt, because a lot of the narrative you mentioned is not much more than coach speak. From all I read, your comments included, that's the message I got from yesterday. I'm optimistic about what comes in the next few years.

He was arguably the best recruiter on the team, that isnt a deposed OC.

I watched the UNC game, I didn't think UNC played particularly well but rather Clemson made repeated bone headed mistakes (player ejected, fake punt etc..) to their credit they kept the game close but I don't think anyone thought they were a playoff caliber team based on their on field performance. If your point is UNC won the coastal with comparable talent so we can too then sure but that was never really in doubt we have basically been doing that for the last 15 years (sans the last 4 seasons obviously). But if we are gonna be a program that does more with less lets strive to be the Baylor or TCU of the ACC.

Regarding your other points North Carolina may have developed their talent better but they have also recruited far better in terms of who they actually sign and not rankings. VT got into trouble in the first place because the 2010-2011 classes were short on offensive lineman and offensive talent in general. North Carolina's first and second string QB were 4* recruits, five out of their six wide receivers are upperclassman that played receiver in HS, three of them were high 3* or higher.

Virginia Tech's first and second string QB were both 3* star guys. At receiver we have 2 2* guys, a converted Corner back, and one receiver(Knowles) . Isiah Ford and Cam Phillips from the 2014 class are by far the highest rated WR on our roster but also some of the youngest especially compared to the 2 deep at UNC which only has one sophomore.

My point being that North Carolina may have developed talent better, but you also have to acknowledge that they have done a much better job at recruiting than VT (at least for 2 key offensive positions). There was obviously a huge gap in terms of talent at QB and WR between the two teams in 2015 regardless of where the they ended up in the final standings. We have to recruit better, especially offensively and I think the last three classes have gone a long way in rectifying that side of the ball.

Ike Charleton would be another one that I would go after. He is currently the DB coach in the CFL for the Ottowa Redblacks, since 2013.

Like Gray, he too is from Florida, and would be a young hire, as he is only 38 years old. Very solid coaching resume, and playing career. Not to mention, he'd be coming home.

I'm on record for several years now, complaining that our guys have gone soft. I think it started around 2008-2009, and has just gotten worse. That's on the staff. There were games, especially during the 2012 season, where it looked like the Hokies didn't care. (Looking at you, Cincinnati game). There have many games since, where the Hokies looked like the teams that the Hokies used to throat punch in the late 90's early 00's.

Maybe Fuente's guys will bring back that "punch in and go to work" vibe. I think that's vital to rebuilding this team.

And yes, comparison to UNC... Absolutely. Preach it. I've always heard that Fedora is a BIG time believer in the training till you puke philosophy.

Get out of here double post

The startling fact here is that despite an almost 100% increase were still one of the lower spenders per win. I can only imagine the numbers during those 10 win seasons

This is just my opinion, of course, but I think TG's value was his technique on teaching the kids technique. I believe most of the kids responded well to Coach Gray, and it paid off.

I'm not on the ledge over this. HE'S A POSITION COACH. Just find somebody that can follow Coach Foster's orders, relay it to the kids in a positive manner, and rock that floppy hat.