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Lost it at #9. Well done.
I'm a chef, so I'll be sweating the day away in the kitchen. Normally I have my computer, iPad & phone strategically placed around the kitchen so I don't miss anything no matter where I am, I can probably get by with just the iPad this week.
I think Tincher is an amazing Hokie, but this is the real reason why I clicked on this thread:
We also had a great running game with Mike Imoh, Cedric Humes, Justin Hamilton and Brandon Ore under Hite's watch.
I'm not saying the drop off is because of the Hite - Shane switch - but you have to give Billy some credit for producing some great backs while he was here.
We started losing our running mojo when we adopted the "pistol" under Logan last year. I'm not a big football xs and os guy, but I noticed the trend develop then.
Taking my baby Niece to the pumpkin patch! I can't wait! :)
Very nice writeup, but once again I take issue (at a philosophic level) with one of your statements:
"It's not necessary for the offense to drop 40 points a game, but it does need to score when in the red zone, avoid three-and-outs, and milk the clock when holding a lead."
It IS necessary for a good offense in this day and age to be able to drop 40 points a game. At least, one with an empty trophy case symbolizing the program's ultimate goal.
When we played for the NC, we led the nation in scoring offense at just over 40 points per game. Impressive. But today, that would be good for 18th in the nation. The world has changed, offense is a lot more important to team success than it was less than 15 years ago.
This is what got us in so much trouble over the past ten years or so - the idea that 'scoring enough to win' is the true measure of the offense's quality. Scoring enough to win is fine when playing a Top 10 opponent. But when you're playing a schedule like ours, a good offense should be able to hang 40-50 points a game. That should be our program's objective offensive goal. Our defense has one, and so should our offense. I'm hoping Loeffler is instilling that kind of attitude.
I'll be in NOVA helping my GF get settled in her new place...
then I'll be looking for jobs in NOVA
I think it's "Defense. Just Defense."
Downvote for UVa alum reference.
(this is gonna hurt.)
I have no memory of the 2010 game at BC, which is probably your point.
According to the video, no ball made it out of the infield and only one runner reached base and that was a second inning walk. It's definitely the type of performance that probably couldn't be repeated against Team USA again. She will be a great asset for our pitchers this upcoming season.
Nuff said
I'm getting older, I don't like these hits anymore. Intuitively, they get you excited when it happens, but it doesn't take long to me to rationally wish it wasn't part of the sport. I wouldn't have argued at all if Kyshon was flagged for targeting.
Is that legal? Someone check with Weaver to make sure this isn't against university policy.
+1 for the Slap Shot throwback.
How has nobody brought up DJ coles performing the most legal form of murder on that UVA defender two years ago? 38-0!
Laughing so hard!!!! Whoa==> Hokie Top just disappeared !
Yes sir, I am ISE 05 and I did partake in the Symposium of spring 05. Our team worked with Volvo Trucks of America. Highlight of that event was taking shots with Professor Lockhart.
Did you by any chance participate in the ISE bar crawl?
Laughing so hard!!!!
Let's look at it this way: LT3 had 2 great games where he essentially won the game all by himself (with the defense dominating, of course). This weekend, we saw him have an off game. Even in an off game, he was pretty solid. Did he miss a few throws? Yes. But those were all extremely close misses and did not lead to huge, game-changing plays for the opposing defense. He's proven he doesn't have to have a red-hot, outstanding game to be a good QB. I think that's pretty darn good.
More time in the system, hitting a couple more of those bigger, oh-so-close-miss throws, and I have every confidence that we'll finish the season strong.
Defense wins championships. That's why Bama has one 3 of the last 4. As good as Oregon, Clemson, and aTm's offenses have been they always hit a road block. Great defenses are what gets teams over that road block when their offense isn't bailing them out in a shootout.
I"m not saying Hite wasn't a great coach, but Kevin Jones and Ryan Williams would make a lot of coaches look really, really good. Just sayin'.
sorry man.
If we come across a defense that can shut down our passing routes, we're in serious trouble.