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who gives a ____ whats on his phone. We need to kick their ___!
Utes win handily.
Momma always said, winners never cheat and cheaters never win. Momma, God rest your dear departed soul, but you were wrong.
Really well done.
VT can't do anything on offense.
gee, that's never happened before
I think if Tech can get up by a score or two in the first half, the pressure builds on the #1 team, cinch to be in the playoff, etc, etc. and the Hokies will have a really good chance to open 2015 with a bang. FWIW
100%. Momentum will be huge if that happens for us. I think there's more momentum for us if we go up than if you go up early. I only say that because while I believe your players will be playing with revenge in mind, being down would get frustrating and lead to errors. Coaches don't want to be embarrassed again either. Whereas with our team, we're down to the #1 team in the nation and so we're just going to keep doing what we do and fight. Perhaps that's a homer thought to assume that our team wouldn't be affected, but I think the pressure of being #1 with such high expectations would affect you guys more if you're playing catch-up.
http://www.blackshoediaries.com/2013/2/8/3964848/urban-meyer-ohio-state-...
http://www.dawgsports.com/2006/12/9/19284/3356
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2015/06/16/columbus-ohio-photo-why-y...
Just the examples and articles I could gather in a 30 second google search. I stand by my statement. Even if they try to use it against the team, deep down, I'm willing to bet they know its true too.
Are you playing the same Pick Em I am? I did not see that game on it.
I've always been a fan who was willing to wait and see what happens as opposed to predicting what will happen. But I enjoy these kinds of discussions and hearing what others think.
I agree with B and P on a lot of those. I hope they are not right about the sacks.
Re: OSU rushing: I re-watched the Sugar Bowl last night, specifically looking at how Ohio State handled those "tree stumps" against the run. At the beginning of the game it was tough sledding between the tackles, but OSU attacked the edges. By the end of the game, the OL was opening big holes for EZE. The Ohio State OL went against last year's OSU DL in practice and this year's - which is thought to be one of the top units. So, I think they will run the ball, but I expect the VT defense to have plenty of moments of its own.
I have felt this was a 1-2 score margin game in favor of my guys, but I don't think that will be the margin til late. And I don't think it will be that high scoring. I'm thinking 24/28-17/21 either way.
The game only gets away if Ohio State's offense is just ridiculous and VT can't do anything on offense. I don't expect either to be the case. I think if Tech can get up by a score or two in the first half, the pressure builds on the #1 team, cinch to be in the playoff, etc, etc. and the Hokies will have a really good chance to open 2015 with a bang. FWIW
OOOOOOO, what you said! This game is an event. While the outcome will be the remembrance for many, it is the process, the atmosphere, the weekend, the excitement, the attention showered on Lane and Blacksburg that will define the experience for a good portion, if not most of the fans in attendance. You can always drink to oblivion after the game to erase a bad taste, but I'll bet most of those who are fortunate enough to attend will never forget this game.
Nice job.
Slye for the Butkus Award!
Right lol. I know they didn't mean too much harm but I was like did they really just say that in front of the camera?
Thought you guys may get a kick out of it.
the poor fella
Starts at 14:18
Factor in significant crowd noise as well. That's not a good combo for communication.
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# | Seth Dooley Claims the "Light's Come On" As He Prepares to Step into New Role as Third DE Thanks for posting this article. As a father of a son with autism, I have discovered one of my new favorite Hokies. I will be rooting for him when he gets on the field.
Ut Prosim.
Utah did relatively well in the PAC12 last year going 9-4, and they return most of their talent I believe. ...Michigan recruits well, and they've got the looney bin that is Harbaugh... but I'm not quite sure if they'll turn it around in QUITE so early. Especially having to play AT Utah. Here I'm going to say Utah. ..but in my college pick em, I chose Michigan.
I feel certain that it does.
This is why I think we have a good shot at winning this game. Before I left for work this morning, I saw Tom Luginbill and Mike Bellotti on ESPNU Film Study going over how OSU blew so many protections and missed routes, etc. on the plays we blitzed Barrett on. Luginbill goes over how the receivers and the QB didn't communicate before the play and weren't on the same page, resulting in a sack. He then proceeds to say "I don't see that being a problem for Ohio State on Monday." Ok, Tom. Tell me how you plug in a few inexperienced WR's and expect them to communicate so much more effectively with a QB than the experienced starters did last year? I think we may have a distinct advantage in the passing game here. Oh geez...it's only Thursday. Will Monday hurry up, already!!
On an unrelated doppleganger note, I submit Mike Bellotti and Barry Bostwick, the clueless mayor from Spin City:
It's crazy how quickly times change. Does anyone remember how "gutsy" of a performance Terrell Davis put on in the Super Bowl for competing with a migraine? I think now he would be held out due to precaution. I guess he had a known history of headaches and the Cardale head aches haven't been diagnosed.
http://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/26/sports/super-bowl-xxxii-even-a-migraine-doesn-t-slow-down-davis-on-his-way-to-the-mvp.html
I actually almost started a thread on this topic myself. If you absolutely had no choice but to bet the farm, or your life savings (assuming that unlike me, you had more than enough for a six pack and a slim jim), who would you bet on? Obviously it's heart vs head to some extent, but really, if it would change your life for the better/worse, who would get your nod? I can think of a lot of reasons to bet on the Hokies, but I've also been a fan since 1968, so reality does factor in. Same question last year? Buckeyes, no debate. The obvious things that are different this year are the venue, the experience, the fact that we beat them last year. But, the big but, is that they've seen us, they're experienced at big games in big venues, their depth chart reads like our recruitment dream team, and the wise guys in Vegas aren't in it for sentimental reasons. Since I responded, I must choose, and I guess if I were forced to bet, it'd be on the Buckeyes, straight up. Points-wise, though, the choice gets tougher. I think I'd flip a coin. We're capable of beating them, capable of losing to them, but unless the whole thing gets out of whack as Frank would put it, I think I'd bet the Hokies to beat the spread but not the Buckeyes, and then rely upon the kindness of my more level headed friends to be able to avoid bankruptcy in my dotage, which begins in two weeks.
Is the video not working? linking from work cpu. assuming youtube was blocked on my end.
So, 2 posts from Rival websites and one practical joke?