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Absolutely.
A lot of interesting battles to watch on defense this spring. Lydon needs to step up and challenge Moto for the Mike spot. Hopefully Edmunds can lock down the backer spot and continue to develop. We need Ekanem to return to 2014 form and hope Trevon Hill is ready to take over the other DE spot. Establishing quality depth everywhere on D is a priority. Super stoked to finally see Big Tim unleashed as well.
It is going to be bizarro world in Blacksburg if the struggles at LB continue into 2016. The offense will be counted on to carry the team if the D is still susceptible to giving up huge plays. I think this offense has the talent and potential to be outstanding under Fuente in year 1. To me, it all revolves around who can step in as our QB. A vet OL and entire cast of skill position talent returning, coupled with key incoming WR and OL depth, sets us up for what could be a great offense. The QB battle will be great with everyone together for spring. Can't wait to see how this team shapes up.
Lyndon seems to have the heart and looks athletic. He's the first man downfield on almost every kickoff. That shows more that what you think, especially when 80% are touchbacks.
I've met a lot of people even on the East Coast that don't know who VT is so, it's hard to say we're a national brand outside of CFB enthusiasts.
That's awesome! For my 1 yr anni back in 2014, my wife and I went to NYC. I was walking close to the memorial of the WTC wearing my black Hokie VT beanie and got a 'Go Hokies'.
I need a campground recommendation from someone that has been to the local ones? I tried to book Thunder Mountain for 3 campers, but no call back and email doesn't go through.
same role... he essentially is replacing Jarrett's role around the line of scrimmage as the free hitter. Shegog was up and down in the bowl game, but he finds the football really well.
Brain cramp, yes last two seasons. 3-6 vs them over the last three seasons.
Tip 2:
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No...talent wins chips these days. We don't have it
I disagree... Offensively, we are pretty stacked right now, especially at the skill positions.
No...talent wins chips these days. We don't have it yet and even with a good backer I don't believe we will field a defense that is at that level. When I look at the mammoths that played yesterday at seemingly every position, it shows how talent rules.
I think you mean last two seasons? We were 2-1 against them in '13, 0-3 against them in '14, and 1-2 against them in '15. So over the last 3 seasons we went 3-6 against those three teams. That's really ugly. I still think most of those losses are correctable. BC will have a new offense this year. Miami has a new HC. Pitt is probably going to be the most similar of the 3 this year and they're sans-Boyd. Miami scares me the most because they return Kaaya and I think Richt will have them playing better football this season than they have in a while. I'm hoping that our offense, at the very least, doesn't take steps backwards. I think we've got the talent to score more points than Pitt in a given game. Pitt was Beamer's kryptonite. Let's see how Fuente handles them. BC still doesn't scare me. They have a good defense but their offense isn't going to improve drastically between this year and next.
I think we have the talent to improve from 6-6 to 8-4. I think our offense will be more consistent and reliable but I don't expect it to blow anybody's doors off. Except maybe Liberty. My point is I think we'll be a better team next year but I wouldn't expect our offense to suddenly start scoring 47 points a game. Is that fair or am I waaaay off base?
That's reassuring to hear about his improvement. I agree that I want the best player right now on the field, especially at a position where reading your keys and being in position will often outweigh talent or "potential" in our defensive scheme.
Question: You mentioned that Edmunds played better as the edge rusher guy (which if I remember, Deon Clarke made a lot of his better plays standing up on the edge in the bear) and while he is still young and has time to improve in the traditional backer role, your mentions of Shegog moving into an inside linebacker position (I guess as an adjustment) kept sticking out to me. Shegog played really well down the stretch, how do you think we will utilize him next season?
I will give you that they are the best team in 2015....but they still suck. Don't like em, never will. Product on the field may be good, but that's it
Live by the Motu, die by the Motu.
That sound you just heard was the point sailing far over your head
What? Why are you bringing Fuente into this? He has nothing to do with the talent we have on campus. Face it, we are far off from competing with the big boys right now. Once upon a time, we were there, now? No, we have a lot of work to do, and I'll support us 100% of the way.
I have heard very positive reports on Carson Lydon's improvement. I hope he steps up and forces Foster to Brandon Manning Motu. If Motu outplays him, so be it. I want the best player RIGHT NOW, not potential, on the field.
This is my weekly reminder that while fans fret over defending spread teams, we are 1-5 vs Pitt, Miami, and BC over the last 3 seasons.
It looks like moto relies in his instincts too much. In h.s. he could do that and make a play, now he's a weakness that get schemed in. He has to learn to rely in the scheme and do his part, now try to make every play.
For offense I think we will have an uptick, from what myself, and all of you have read as well, I don't think Fuente has the ego of "this is my offense I'm going to run it from day 1. He'll adjust for what he has this year, which should be great playmakers with a new Qb. A returning O-Line, deep backfield, and hopefully we can develop a #3 receiver.
It's not about expecting the onside, Clemson players lined up too tight to get a jump on forming the "wall", Bama staff saw it and exploited it.
a.) Who was expecting the onside there?
b.) Are we really thinking that in the heat of the moment, a college player would have thought about that?
c.) Even if they did call for fair catch, there's still a chance that they drop the ball and Bama recovers.
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