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I would like to see Bud become the next HC. He has been extremely loyal to Frank and the university and is a huge reason for our success over the years.
I've heard some people over the years say that he doesn't have the personality to be a HC. I couldn't disagree more. I met Bud this summer (I posted my review on the this message board) and I was blown away by how polite, open, and engaging he was.
- He has been a great DC and I don't see why he can't be a great HC.
- I worry about losing Torrian Gray and he could possibly become the next DC.
- I don't think he'd put up with poor coaching on the offensive side of the ball and would make the change a lot quicker than what Frank did.
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# | Bitter blog - Braxton Miller's position switch adds more intrigue to Hokies' much-anticipated opener against Ohio State In Urban Meyer's offense the H-back is a hybrid running back/WR position. They will often line the H-back in the slot as a normal receiver, bring him in motion on jet sweep action, or motion him into the backfield for a two back set. It is the vaunted Percy Harvin position that every recruit for spread teams was supposedly gonna play since 2006. The H-back in other offenses is more of a hybrid tight end/fullback sort of thing.
Mook has been working at returner with Stroman. Frank hates not fielding punts, so he drops two back and the off returner sets the block toward the return. With regards to who would have been a greater impact on ST Melvin or CJ?
CJ hands down. He was personally responsible for the firing of three slots on the Pride (Punt) team this spring because he was blocking so many punts. Also let it be known, without CJ, we might not have escaped UVA. Melvin who? I miss CJ.
. Give Bud a shot - if he fails, then he himself knows he was given a shot and couldn't do it, and there's no shame in that, and then he hopefully comes back and stays as the DC
In the history of football, has this ever happened? It seems highly unlikely, The outcome if he fails as a head coach is very much more likely to be that Foster will no longer be a Hokie
Yes, he is. ESPN has him as 4 Star and #180 in the ESPN 300. SL plans on getting one QB in each class. And if he keeps getting QBs like Lawson and Jackson our offense will be in good shape for years.
Calling it a 3-6 point game is really calling it a toss up that could go either way. I think that's how most Hokies fans see this. The game should be close, no doubt and I certainly hope it swings the way of the Hokies. I thank you for your rationalism that you bring to this site as an opposing fan.
Wish I could give this more legs. Chip Kelly, Jimbo, Richt, Helfrich, and Bob Stoops are all accomplished head coaches who's highest position was a coordinators before accepting a job at a P5 school. Why are people convinced Bud can't have similar success?
I haven't seen a good reason why Bud shouldn't be given the head coaching duties. In fact, I think that, as of late, he's started to adjust his off-the-field actions (much like he's made on the field adjustments) to more closely resemble a modern day HC. He's more active on social media, he's become more accessible to the media. He's hit the recruiting trail hard (see in house visit to Tim Settle). Of course, some of these might just be a result of Whit changing the program, but it still should not go unnoticed.
The more I read about this situation, the more I suspect it's something like this, which seems to be happening more and more frequently on college campuses across America:
http://www.mindingthecampus.org/2015/06/amhersts-version-of-kafkas-the-t...
If something like this is what happened to CJ, I wouldn't blame him for being really pissed off too.
I figure Lane would look something like this to opposing teams, and every game would be a night game.
The only downside to CBF as the big whistle is getting a bunch of holding penalties after the O-line embraces all that is Foster, and starts to fire off the ball and sack the linebackers. *
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*(I would pay double face value on the ticket prices to see this)
You pretty much summed it up except I don't recall Samuel being suspended, unless I missed something. If he is playing, they could move him out instead of Marshall when Miller is on the field, or if Miller makes the transition smoothly to catching the ball put him outside with Samuel as an H back. The plus is he's experience and talent running the ball as a QB makes him areal threat on sweeps, so he is, IMHO, is the wild card. He could be a game breaker if settles into the new position, especially as a special teams guy. IIRC, we lost two of our return guys which means Miller, with his ability to break big runs, may be the go to return guy. He could blow the game wide open with a key return, but he's still a big question mark as to how he will have progressed by game time. No one doubts his talent, but coming off a year of rehab and starting fresh in a new position, even one that has a lot in common with his old one, is a big challenge.
I think we ride Elliot a bit more than planned unless Dunn and or Ball step up.
As for our WR's Brown will have a chance to show his stuff.With 5 weeks to practice and plan I think we'll be OK at WR and H Back.
Bosa is a tough loss. He was the anchor of the D line and as you point out a player you always had to account for. I think VT will attack his replacement to see how good he is and stay away from Washington. Some the comments on TKP lead me to believe VT's O is their weak spot so we may just luck out on Labor Day. If their O line isn't solid it may mean their QB has some more time or Washington becomes Bosa, The Sequel.
I've always thought this is a tough game, probably the toughest after MSU and TTUN, and it just got tougher. I really doubt we see a replay at WR and Hback of what we saw last year at QB.
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11 years 2 hours
# | Hokies Zero In on Top Virginia Prospects in the 2017 Class in Crowded Camp Weekend We're much better situated for the top guys in 2017 than we were for the 2016 guys. Obviously there's a long way to go and being the early favorite hasn't always worked out well, but it looks quite a bit better. A lot of the top VA guys have been on campus a bunch or have VT as their dream school.
On a side note, I like the 6'5", 230 lb. kid talking about being undersized...
The way I look at it:
1. Give Bud a shot - if he fails, then he himself knows he was given a shot and couldn't do it, and there's no shame in that, and then he hopefully comes back and stays as the DC.
2. If you don't give Bud a shot - then he might get bitter and go to a different school as a DC (or even an HC).
I think it wouldn't be a bad situation if Bud got a shot and didn't make it, and if he does do a great job, then awesome! Low risk, high reward.
No question that Bud is capable of adapting what he has tactically to get a win, and to come up with a great defensive strategy.
The question for the next coach is whether they can imagine the future, and put new tools in place to get there.
VT's defense is top notch, so "the next level" is an uptick in recruiting on both sides and and improved offense. Beamer has already given that his best shot, and we should see the results over the next two years. What would Bud do differently? THAT is the question that you need the answer to.
I don't think Whit should be limited to the current staff in choosing Beamer's successor. He should pick the coach that he feels will give VT the best chance at getting to the next level. Wherever that coach comes from.
I believe Whit "gets" the culture at VT. He knows that community is a big part of that. But I don't think we as supporters of the program should presume to limit that choice.
I'm open to a robust selection process, and that includes the possibilities of keeping Bud as DC (lowest risk if he'll do it), or hiring him as HC. It also includes hiring a new HC from outside the program.
Depends on the station. CBS, for example, always shows AP.
🏝NO BAD DAYS🏖🤙
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# | Hokies Zero In on Top Virginia Prospects in the 2017 Class in Crowded Camp Weekend 
Knowledge!
I feel like we speculate this every single year
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# | Hokies Zero In on Top Virginia Prospects in the 2017 Class in Crowded Camp Weekend "I'm just gonna get a little bit bigger," Williams said. "Because I'm a little undersized, I think I'm gonna get bigger
Careful if you want a VT offer..
I think I've actually seen lists of who voted for whom before. From USA Today itself, no less.
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# | Hokies Zero In on Top Virginia Prospects in the 2017 Class in Crowded Camp Weekend 
Pumped that the new facility and coaches are getting it done.
College Park. No Colleges and No Parks.
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# | Hokies Zero In on Top Virginia Prospects in the 2017 Class in Crowded Camp Weekend At this point in the cycle, yes definitely
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11 years 2 hours
# | Top 2016 Prospects Visit Blacksburg for a Hokies Cookout, Pair Set for Imminent Decisions And we've been playing a lot of D where the whip is replaced by an extra DB. Essentially we need only two LBs on the field much of the time. As far as needs of the team I thought WR, then Oline, then CB were the needs this class.
Ok so I am heading to Cooperstown for a baseball tournament and was wondering if anyone had some good beers from that area that they would recommend.