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Should be a pretty simple fix, but that's a lot of timing running forward onto the ball id rather they perfect it at practice before breaking it out in games I really dont want him fumbling a kickoff or something horrible like that
Dear Hokies,
Maybe get a first down in the the third quarter and we'll stay and watch it.
Love,
Captain Fairweather
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ACC is doing quite well this year. If you throw Louisville in there as well we have 5 ranked teams, 3 of which are in top 10. Let's see how we finish but I am quite impressed so far.
Sorry horse....its my damn mammoth fingers...
In my opinion, there's a difference between being balanced and being one of the best. For instance, GT is a one dimension team. Without a running game, it's very unlikely that they will win. Balanced means you can win through the air or on the ground if a team decides to sell out to stop the other one. I think that's where we fall. Being one of the best means you can win through the air AND on the ground. You will get your yards either way and the other team can't stop you because you're better than them. That's where the teams you mentioned fall.
I agree with HOAT above me on this. Doesn't need to be amazing, just consistent, stingy, and hard-nosed. If we are running a punt block scheme, I would much rather the returner just fair catch the ball every single time unless there are very clear running lanes. In addition, KJ runs about 100-200 yards returning each game-----east west....In many cases I feel like he could get 5-10 yards by just going north south but he runs to the side and there are no blockers to stop the opponents.
yeah, that was a shocking reminder.
True, but the difference is each of those three had one of the three playing an entire year as feature back in front of them. Also size is a big factor too--I thought Holmes and Edmunds are more feature back size while Coleman, and Mangus are shifty open space guys (Can't recall caleb's size). Finally, Hokies were supposed to have Drew Harris and would have been feature back last year and this year too-but academics killed his hopes. Due to the combination of size, inexperience at RB and inexperience at OL (or just poor play) the RB's have had a tough time. As offensive recruiting gets better, look for the Offense to make significant improvements, which brings me to my next point:
The one thing I have always loved about my Hokies is that they always improve with each game--last year was the first year I can recall, not seeing consistent improvement and always wondering what Hokies team was going to come out. This is a team that comes out looking to improve on the last week, and I love it.
Damn't Architect. That's twice you caught me slacking. Yah, Bobby. My excuse is I am posting while in middle of a huge event for top designers in Shanghai and am pulled in two directions for what is more important to me... Hokies or career, Hokies or career.... haha... Nice work man. +1
Percy Harvin was INSANE in High School. Its too bad that he didn't want to stay in state.
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I believe we've lost one game this year because we one of the best defenses in the country. East Carolina, Marshall and Georgia Tech could have easily went the other way without an extraordinary effort by our D.
An offense that scares people doesn't have one aspect of the game taken from them. Georgia, Texas A&M, Oregon have balanced attacks. They rush and pass for +100 in every game they play.
Fwiw - I like where Loeffler is going. We're just not scaring anyone yet.
I like a man in uniform 
I think that with d-coordinators thinking that VT is committed to running the ball at all costs and therefore, think they're doing something by stopping it plays right into Lefty's hands. He's handing the defense enough junk running plays to open up our passing game (which is impressing me thoroughly). This is a VERY effective use of Multiple principles!
Yet another 757 guy that got away...
I was about to say, "What's not to like about 6'3" 230 lb OLB that will likely put on weight?"
But his problem appears to be grades, not physical ability. Too bad. Hope the kid gets it together and can be eligible.
on a somewhat unrelated note, i forgot how fast percy havin was in college, made that 80 yard td look like it was from about 20 yards out
And yet we've only lost 1 game. We're not one-dimensional. They are taking away one aspect of our game, we respond by using the other and beating them. I'm certain that if a team were to give up on the run and prevent the pass, you would see a more successful running game.
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Might the diamond pistol formation be something that we can utilize with three good running backs? Or, will we need to have a fullback in that formation? I know Sam Rogers might have something to say about it.
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Yah, I chuckled at that as well. We might have a true multiple offense, but I don't think too many D coordinators are losing sleep over us. Trying to stop a balanced attack is what probably stresses them the most. Until we can run and pass efficiently in the same game, we're not scaring anyone. In only 2 games this season have the Hokies passed and rushed for more than 100 yards in the same game.
DW got to the Pro Bowl this past season as a KR/PR Specialist for the NFC. I think he was named to All-Pro as well. Liked how you said "he also has superhuman powers but that's inconsequential to this discussion." It's like saying "he's also DAVID WILSON but that doesn't really matter for this discussion."
We do have three 4-star athletes at the RB position right now
Schaub has the Pick-6 fever... lol, maybe they'll notice he got it from the LOLUVA mothership