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Based solely off this information, it looks like he would be able to qualify for a medical hardship wavier from the NCAA. SOURCE: http://www.athletics.vt.edu/compliance/competition/seasons.html
Exum is his usual self.
Well, he just sounded like an actual OC. Pretty much touched on everything we already knew.
Anything useful or insightful from Loeffler during TTL? Or did he keep true to form and say little?
Truth. People forget that Manziel began his Heisman campaign under some scrutiny. Last season following his arrest there was controversy there. The thing about Manziel (and UNPOPULAR OPINION ALERT - I like Manziel) is he loves the attention. It's selfish but he thrives in it. He's gonna be a threat all season.
On TTL, DJ Coles says he feels back to 100% and that his knee didn't bother him during the game.
I seem to remember Randall being a decent option quarterback.
Ah, now I get it.
Breath of fresh air for the halitosis kids
Ugh, no! Go give turkey legs to some of seth28's posts, it's him!
I'm sure there are plenty of seth28 posts over here to upvote!
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It would need to be in orange on a maroon shirt and maroon on an orange shirt. Reminds me of when skate companies put their logo on the back of the ankle of the pant leg so when photographers took pictures of a grind, the company logo would be there front and center.
Perhaps. I'll give Clowney a week or two more to show what he should be doing. They play UGA next week, if he stinks it up again I'll be down on him. There have been a lot of stories coming out about why he was so bad that game, and if it keeps on like this I'll assume he just didn't put in the offseason work. But there is a chance, a much better change, in my opinion, that he'll be back to his old self next week.
4 outta 5!
Is 448 yds of O delusional?
Also, you guys, look at this film. That was the best offensive line performance VT has had in several years, against the most talented front 7 in college football. Let's clean up the WR play and LETS GO HOKIES.
French - I heard all the chatter about how the offense was too "cutesy" to start the game, but I agree with your assessment that the option and pitch work early on helped established the between the tackle veer game.
Several things broke down in the very first Hokie play from scrimmage - - Demetri didn't maintain his block, DJ was a bit tentative, and Gibson didn't seal the linebacker inside - - but that play was drawn up beautifully and forced the linebackers to respect the pitch all night. I think that play goes for big time yardage against most ACC opponents.
I think as a fan base HokieNation is inherently skeptical of the offense - - be patient everyone. Loefller and Grimes know what they are doing. This offense is cohesive - - things we do early will set up plays later in the game. If we are lucky enough to have these coaches for a few years I think we're just beginning a very fun ride.
Tell you what, French. If the OL continue to mature and jell, using the WCU game as a final tune up, they should be scary good when we hit the November slate. Edmunds is completely a big time player.
Shane biggest task right now is deciding on who is #2 at tailback to spell Edmunds, could be Magnus right now, but I'm holding off until I see the WCU game.
I was incredibly frustrated at the opening drive, the next two drive, before Edmunds busted loose for that incredible touchdown run. After reading your review, I think I owe Loeffler an apology. He clearly knows what he is doing.
Thanks, French. really great stuff
I wouldn't say "panic" is the right word. When he moved, his arm dropped. Try running a 10 yard spring holding a football with your right hand and your left hand across your chest bracing the ball in a throwing position. It isn't natural, as when your legs move, your arms want to drop and pump. It is something to work on, but he isn't a stiff.
The wide receivers were terrible, but with everyone else pounding them, I wanted to focus on the positives.
This is a tough question. I am not a huge fan of the spread, not because it does or doesn't work, but because every coach is jumping on that bandwagon and if you are late to the table, you will never execute it as well as the innovators. Also, defenses are getting smaller and smaller, and I think if a team can figure out a way to play Stanford-style offense with elite execution, coupled with SEC caliber talent, that team will be the next powerhouse team because none of today's defenses are designed to compete with that kind of size and power. The Hokies may already be the first team to figure out how to stop the spread, as they played really well against Clemson last season using this attacking umbrella scheme (where they were dominated when they ran a read and react 4-2-5 bend but don't break look in 2011.)
Nevertheless, widely accepted offensive systems all will work if executed properly. If some coach created the scheme and recruited to it, teams could bring back the Pro-T, the straight T, and the wing T and with buy in and execution, it would be effective. Hell, a bunch of the stuff Chad Morris does at Clemson is straight out of the old Single-Wing/Wing T playbook, with some triple option (using the WR screen as the 3rd option) mixed in.
Now, given how well the Hokies ran from a pro-set, I bet the coaches wish they had featured it more early, but don't worry. The Hokies will be in the I and ace formations running inside and outside zone a ton this week.
Gotcha. I am used to watching RG3 who is fantastic at play fakes so I couldn't tell if Logan was lazy or if Loeffler has more work to do (glad it's more work and not the latter). I agree though, when pressure came I thought he prematurely panicked. Thank you
Ah! Got it to work! Thanks Horse. P.S. where were you on Saturday? You weren't in the halftime spot. We need to have a little talk with Weaver.