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# | Reports: Hokies Set to Name Justin Fuente as Next Head Coach, Retain DC Bud Foster 
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# | Reports: Hokies Set to Name Justin Fuente as Next Head Coach, Retain DC Bud Foster Who they go after, and who they get are two different things.
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# | Tech Squeaks By Virginia 23-20, Earns One Last Dance in Charlottesville for Frank Beamer Well, we rushed a corner of the endzone.
They had guys posted at the bottom of the hill, and our fans were staying well within the allowed area. But a few players came down to celebrate, and passed through the line of 'yellow jackets.' The fans, understandably. surged forward to meet the players. But, they stayed off the field about as well as you'd expect, considering the proximity, and I didn't see anyone try to take advantage of the situation.
And the jacket-guys did well, too - they had no hope of stopping it from happening, and to their credit, they didn't try slinging people around, or generally acting like security goons can do. They ended up re-forming the cordon line around the celebration, like "yeah, this is how far we're allowing you to go." Lowered the potential for ugliness.
Not that any UVa fans were left after the interception......
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# | Reports: Hokies Set to Name Justin Fuente as Next Head Coach, Retain DC Bud Foster I'm obviously not privy to the details, but I would have to believe that if Fuente took the job and Bud is staying, he probably made that decision himself. The guy had a ton of offers, he wouldn't have taken the gig if he didn't have a say on whether or not he wants Bud as his DC.
And after today's game, McMillian is only 39 yards short of 1000 rushing.
This is insane! Think if he actually got the majority of carries early on... I know I know he wasn't "ready" or "seasoned" enough to play that much early but.... what if! I hate to be that guy but on my car ride back home, I couldn't help to think who we have in the stable for RB's next year! Now with Ford kickin a$$, Cam is a few passes short of being up to same stats with his fellow WR and Bucky well being Bucky. I really hope O-Line and QB development work out next season!
Moving forward, do they have any good recruits?
UVA has a problem with excitement and interest. If they want to add sizzle to their program, they could go after Lane Kiffin.
I think this is huge. A lot of other threads are trying to show Buds defense is down. To me, offense plays into that. When we have a strong lead, bud runs a more aggressive get at em defense, really releasing the hounds. But when we are down or have a shaky lead, I feel like he plays a bit more conservative.
The other is on the exhaustive front. It takes a lot out of a defense mentally and physically when your offense is lethargic. You are on the field more and their isn't a spark. Remember offense is exciting, for the defensive players too. If the offense is blowing it up, the defense gets pumped and hungry, not to mention, they have more fun.
I think defensive recruits will definitely see a better offense as a plus, and now you still get Bud. Win win in my book.
Auburn... the colors... blue and orange... the hate is growing exponentially!!
I'm pretty sure it was less a 'classy move,' than it was a 'jump before being pushed move.'
If that announced buyout was less than he would have received had he been pushed, I'll concede that part. But otherwise, we all know - as much as we'd love for him to stay - he was Dead Man Walking yesterday.
#InventTheFuture
Also worth noting: Ford finishes the regular season leading the ACC in receiving yards and TD catches.
Interesting concept...
Especially when you're trying to win the game on points (the only way you can win) and not on field position.
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# | Reports: Hokies Set to Name Justin Fuente as Next Head Coach, Retain DC Bud Foster Seriously concerned about a younger head coach making what could be split staff (old guard D staff vs New O staff) work, with potential chemistry issues. Does bud have total autonomy for all D hires? Does Fuente have input re guys on current Memphis staff? This could be a slippery slope.
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# | Tech Squeaks By Virginia 23-20, Earns One Last Dance in Charlottesville for Frank Beamer Thanks for the info!
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# | Tech Squeaks By Virginia 23-20, Earns One Last Dance in Charlottesville for Frank Beamer If they ever win at Lane or Scott vs VT, I'm sure they'll be celebrating like they won the Superbowl.
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# | Tech Squeaks By Virginia 23-20, Earns One Last Dance in Charlottesville for Frank Beamer I would much rather keep Stiney for recruiting continuity than Shane. Keeping Shane is such an awful idea I'm hopeful it is a miscommunication. You can't sidle a new coach with the former coaches son.
would be the
first/lastonly good thing he has done for their "football program".
FTFY
Even better you get to play in Foster's defense with a lead!
Might help on that front as well.
Optimism for the future is a wonderful thing.
Some G5 team or FCS will make him an assistant in a heartbeat. Just to recruit kids from the 757.
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# | Tech Squeaks By Virginia 23-20, Earns One Last Dance in Charlottesville for Frank Beamer Shit we've legally OWNED that field and stadium since the '05 season. When walking back to the car after the game I overheard these two wahoo doucheturds bitching about us rushing the field. Absolute music to my ears. Also saw a fellow Hokie walking his dog (pug) in someone's yard. Dog looked happy and was smiling (probably about the win) as he proceeded to defecate on the wahoo yard.
I was posing the question as if Fuente, not whit as a condition, made the decision to keep Bud. I just think integrating the old vs New could be way more difficult than if the whole thing was built from scratch