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Who is one year removed from a conference championship.
It'll largely be determined by the strengths of the rest of the offense. Think of it as pretty much the reverse of last year, where we knew what we had at QB and built an offense around that. Now, Loeffler has the opportunity to see what he has on the line and at the skill positions and then pick a QB who fits those skill sets. Obviously, fundamentals, poise, knowing the playbook, performance in scrimmages, etc. will all be factors in the race, but again I think the rest of the offense will have a pretty big impact on who the next VT QB is. This is gonna be easily the most fun spring to watch since I've been a Hokie (2009).
How is Travon's accuracy?
The women's hockey team beat Sweden this morning 6-1. They will be playing for the gold against either Canada/Switzerland.
This is going to be one heck of a QB competition. All three of these guys have a heck of a lot of potential- I think it'll just come down to who unlocks that potential first.
As for us fans, we just get to do this.
Happy first day, Whit.
I'm not gonna pretend that I buy the safety argument. I'll come out and say it. I'm sick of the rules constantly hamstringing the defenses. Every rules change in the past 30 years has helped the offense and hindered the defense. So, if you don't like the 11 second run-off proposal, I would suggest the following alternatives:
1) Get rid of the "defenseless player" rule. It's a crap rule anyway. These guys are wearing all kinds of padding, not a one of them are defenseless. If you don't want to give the defense a chance to get a breather, then they need a chance to knock the wind out of the receiver to create their own chance for a breather.
2) Anything goes within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage. All these quick hitting passes within 5 yards of the LOS are impossible to defend. So if you're going to insist on making your living with those passes, I want the defense to have a chance to stop them. I want full contact, tackling, interference, whatever it takes to discourage the offense from attacking that part of the field on every play. Make em mix it up.
3) Get rid of the legal grounding rule. If the QB throws the football away and there's no receiver in the area, it needs to be intentional grounding, whether he's outside the pocket and threw it past the LOS or not. 5 yard penalty and loss of down.
Basically that's it. If the offense is going to be allowed to do whatever it wants to attack the defense, the defense needs to be unleashed. If the pass is high and the receiver has to jump up to catch it, I want a defender to be able to hit him as soon as he touches the football to keep him from catching it -- like in the good ol' days.
Like, no way, like the game is like on like NBC Sports network? Like awesome.
This wins! Very nice list right here.
With 3 completely different styles, how does Loeffler actually effectively evaluate them and decide on a starter? Considering he would have to adjust and cater the offense to each one, how can he effectively and efficiently evaluate each guy's strengths and weaknesses over just a few weeks?
I really get a Tyrod feel out of this guy after watching the film. He seems to really mimic him in multiple ways. Maybe I just feel more comfortable with a more mobile guy after watching our last few immobile QB's take a beating, or maybe I really like knowing that 3rd and 31 is a managable down. Either way, I am excited this guy is a Hokie!
Yeah I saw him at the Inn at VT a few weeks ago..noticed him immediately because of his size and recognized him after seeing his face...big guy!
Haven't seen it but have heard good things. Definitely on my watch list.
His willingness to stay committed to the pass when things break down is a huge plus to me. Sounds like him and Ford will be seeing each other in the film room, which is something I love to see in a QB. The fact that he looks like such a refined passer compared to an athlete and his coaches comments on how great of an overall QB he is (looks like it), I'm somewhat worried he might transfer if he perceives he didn't get a fair shake in Blacksburg.
Leg, couldn't say it any better.
I've been waiting until today to post this, but I knew someone would beat me to it. Good work sir!
My only worry upon reading these reviews and watching your clips is the following. Has the days of taking the snap from under the center passed? It looks like all of these quarterbacks take the snap out of the shotgun or pistol formation only.
After these QB profiles from French I was expecting to have a clearer conclusion on exactly who is ahead of the others in this race, but after reading all three I honestly can see each one of them throwing yard all day for the Hokies. I became a Hokie in 1995 and from that year until now I simply cannot recall any time where we had such a promising crop of highly talented QBs in Blacksburg. Not to mention Motley who I think is a serious contender as well, and Leal who at least at this point is QB1.
I am very impressed and extremely excited to see the Hokies moving the ball with authority in the very near future.
He sure does look like a QB to me but definitely understand the need to get him on the field in some capacity.
With all the WRs and RBs coming in I wonder where he fits if he moves away from QB.
Every time I watch a new film review on one of these quarterbacks, I keep saying, "Now I think HE's the best one for the job. I'm really excited about all three of these guys!"
The way he extends the play and looks down field reminds me of Tyrod. As a Jr/Sr. This kid looks that polished out of high school, with better mechanics. I trust Lefty to make the right decision, but I'm pulling for this guy.
I will send a question for you though. Hopefully will dilute the Jennie's of the world that may still be haunting your blog.
Thanks Andy.
Andy, do you think your stance on Pie v Cake has cost you readership? (from a fellow Pie supporter)
Cannot wait until the completely legal dvd shops here in China that sell completely legal dvd's has this so I can watch it. Look fantastic.
matte > chrome
maroon > everything else