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Good point. But VT has more at stake than Memphis at that time.
I think I'm the only Hokie rooting for Motley in 2016. I think he's got the tools to succeed. Didn't think Loeffler utilized him well at all.
If we get Mike Locksley from Maryland, then you can probably get Tino Ellis' locker ready. Possibly Haskins as well. He would be a HUGE pickup, great recruiter.
Somewhat related... but why the hell did we burn Lawson's redshirt this year?
No thanks.
But this is assuming he'd even want to swallow his pride and take a demotion. Not everybody is Bryan Stinespring. Besides, Fuente and Loeffler clearly have completely different offensive philosophies.
It's just not worth it. I've posted things on TKP while trying to be nice, or clever, or funny, but it backfires and comes off as offensive or rude. The downside of tweeting at a player is x1000 grater than the upside. "Just don't do it" seems like a good rule.
After a few beers do you drive home? I'm sure you feel fine, but a better rule is just don't do it.
I think the thought of the starting job being his to lose and having the chance to play under one of the best young, offensive minds in the game is more than enough to convince him to stay. But, if not maybe Fuente can do something with Motley. After all, Motley has shown he's at least a serviceable starter if not above average.
Given Fuente's track record, if Loeffler is retained in this capacity, that is a strong vote of confidence in his abilities. I won't try to predict whether or not it will happen. Scot seems like he is a good QB coach, but it all depends on Fuente's offensive vision and whether or not Loeffler fits in it.
Fuente isn't going to be the QB coach. He certainly will be involved, but he is the head coach.
The team's FT% drastically improved after the terrible outing vs. Jacksonville State. I have NEVER seen a VT basketball team improve free throw shooting that quickly, and yes I watched the Iowa State game. For those that didn't, the Iowa State game was officiated VASTLY different that every other game this season and was much more physical. This team appears to shoot a better pct. from the line the more they get to the line. In the Iowa State game we got to the line so few times in the 1st half, and it clearly affected the percentage.
FT shooting in last 4 games:
VMI- 24/33 , 72%
A&T- 34/50, 68%
Iowa St.- 12/25 ...... very few in the first half
UAB- 24/32, 75%
Much improved since the first two games...excluding the Iowa State game which had the fewest foul total in any of our games all year (and clearly hurt our strategy to take advantage of the new rules and get to the line), we have made strides. There is room for improvement but mostly in getting the right people to the line.
Leday, Allen, Robinson, Wilson, Hudson, are all shooting 70-75% and I expect Allen/Wilson to improve on that
The guys hurting us are- Bibbs (4/10), Henry (2/10), Blackshear (5/14), Hamilton (5/11)... and Clarke is not as bad but...
Clarke is shooting 68% and getting to the line ALOT (37 att., 2nd behind Leday). He needs to improve that #, and obviously Bibbs should be shooting better than 40% but he hasn't gone nearly as much as our other guards and wings
Fuente is a QB guru/coach, Loeffler is almost guaranteed not to be back next year.
Awesome. You guys covering twitter rock with the 411!
Fine by me but don't believe it will happen.
Memphis was six in the country in special teams efficiency and they blocked a punt yesterday. Me likely.
Lawson retweeted this a couple of hours ago:
@IamTinoEllis it ain't too late to come to VT! We got Justin Fuente! @dlaw95 and you will be putting up some serious points!!!! #tinotoVT— vaphreak (@vaphreak) November 29, 2015
Pride was trending towards ND before the announcement
Lawson retweeted https://twitter.com/dlaw95 at Tino Ellis
Go from a cop to a punk. That makes sense.
Moving closer to home may be a motivator, even if he's not playing.
Mike London gets to lord it over Golden and Edsall that he didn't get fired, he just resigned.
What I'm saying is where is the advantage for him then?
Almost looks like the first few seconds weren't meant to be included in the final version of the interview and he was speaking candidly.
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# | Justin Fuente Officially Named as Hokies' New Head Coach Per Rivals Memphis reporter:
I have confirmed that WR Coach Holman Wiggins and TE/ST Coach James Shiest will follow Fuente to VT. ($) https://t.co/3G58o1ANLo— Bryan Moss (@Bryan_Rivals) November 29, 2015
Looks like that likely means Burden and Stiney are out.
Any tweets or responses from current commits or possible recruits? Love the hire with Bud staying on board.
Tweet from Memphis TV station... apparently Fuente had numerous offers
Our exclusive interview with former @MemphisFB head coach Justin Fuente about leaving for @VT_Football. https://t.co/41Str3a0uG— Local 24 News (@LocalMemphis) November 29, 2015
Aww man, beat by 12 seconds
I think a big part of that is why we are hiring a new coach