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The OL always seems to need work. Hopefully Grimes whips them into shape this year. But our RBs didn't show (at least to me) much last year and or WRs just aren't very proven. It just reminds me a lot of when Williams and Wilson came in and just wowed us all. Hopefully someone that VT fans outside of these blog sites don't really know comes out and just shines this season.
I agree, don't trust Parker yet. Maybe get him some PR's as the year goes on, if he proves himself reliable as a WR first.
I'm not sure we can spare Kendall either. I'd go Mangus and Byrn. It may not be sexy, but as French said, just catch those low punts and don't fumble it, Willie Byrn.
I've dealt with that so many times at UMD. I just shake my head and write that person off as an awful person who will get nowhere in life. Not gonna worry about someone else's stupidity.
I felt the same way before the "scrimmage" last Saturday. Demitri had 2 wide open drops that would have been TDs and DJ still seems VERY hobbled by his knee. Not sure if he will be 100% by Bama. And we're Virginia Tech, so why would I expect anything else than to see a shaky offensive line? I'm used to that by now
50% completion? i bet saban tore that kid a new one.
The only reason I didn't say Kendall would be back there is because of how thin we are at corner right now. After Manning left we are left with only 4 corners that are ready to play, two of those being true Freshman (Fuller, Fuller, Facyson, Riley).
yeah I think it goes to Kendall. Beamer even said in the spring that Fuller will get a shot at punt returner.
I wouldn't risk him. Not at all. I got to talk to him during Media Day however, and he said unequivocally that he wants to be, and is going to be back there returning. That was before the news about the transfers broke, but he's going to have to be "dragged off the field" to not return punts. Obviously there's some posturing in this, but he really wants to be back there. Let's see if the coaches relent.
I agree to the extent that we REALLY need to keep our secondary healthy. But, we can probably expect our offense (at least at the beginning of the season, and against Alabama) to probably be flat once again - struggling with the running game, receivers dropping passes, etc. If that's the case, our offense will need all the help it can get scoring points and will need momentum changing plays (i.e. great punt returns). This team will need the "big play" ability throughout the season and will desperately need it in the first game of the season. I say keep Jarrett out there and let him return as many punts as he can get his hands on.
Fun fact, Wild Turkey 101 is the original Wild Turkey. The 81 proof version was made fairly recently actually (which I assume is what you're talking about).
I have the same problem with me being Hokiesfan25. It is just ridiculous how insensitive some people are. Sometimes it is even young kids that must have only been but like 9 or 10 at the time of the tragedy and then they are heckling me.
I don't foresee Parker back there returning kicks this year. Loeffler seems really high on him as a playmaker at wide receiver, however he's also noted he needs to continue to get better at running routes, and catching the ball. I think they want him on the field contributing against Alabama, and for that to happen he'll need to focus on getting better at receiver.
Of all the new faces, Kendall in my opinion is the most likely to shag punts.
Sort of exactly what happened to us. I got downvoted for mentioning it for some reason though.
I resisted the temptation to downvote you. You're welcome.
i agree with everything you just said french. im just looking for someone as dynamic as eddie royal was on punt returns. he was such a game changer that you could always count on and we just need that on special teams, i dont really care who it comes from i just want someone to step up
For real, hokiefan4life, don't stop posting! It's all good! I'd say that 99% of people on here that have older TKP birthdays have done far worse. But you gotta shake it off. Just a word to the wise for future reference; next time you post anything, hit "Preview" first and then check over your post for correctness, then hit "Post".
Caleb, Mangus, Parker to name a few. Everything I've read has said basically the same thing about these 3, they all are playmakers with the ball in their hands. Give them the ball and see what they can do.
I'm a little curious about whether Bama has a viable option at backup QB. It looks like Blake Sims is their backup and he only had 5 completions on 10 attempts last year. I've also seen where it could be Alec Morris as their backup who hasn't even played in a game. Oh how interesting things would become if AJ wasn't back there running that offense.
Great stuff as usual, French. I'd say some combination of Magnus/Caleb/Parker could produce good results, assuming they feel comfortable back there (see Williams in 09 vs Bama).
Seriously though, we need to get ready mmmbop the shit out of Bama...
I hope so...the only beer better that they put out is Old Fezziwig Ale
I've still got 4 years of eligibility left....if I wasnt awkward and didnt run a 6.5 40, I bet CFB would take me on in a heartbeat to return punts
agree 100%. there are plenty of other athletes on the team
Put AJ on his butt several times early and often. Knock him out of any comfort zone. Cause turnovers, get a lead, and make bama have to take chances. Execute perfectly on every play. Visualize and acheive excellence.
In an effort to add to your point, I'm just gonna leave this here.
