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It's insane how these top players fall over each other to throw at Alabama and they couldn't even commit right now if they wanted to.
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# | Food Important to Da'Shawn Hand/Best Food in Blacksburg? On Campus: Wings & Fries from Fighting Gobbler, Cuban Po Boy from West End Deli, Sesame/General Tso's Chicken from DX, Blue Ridge BBQ, Bagel Sandwiches from ABP
Off Campus: Bull & Bones, Sharkey's, Macado's, Happy Wok, Hunan King, Bookbinders/Blackstone Grill, Homeplace.
Though Bonus Mention for TOTS All you can eat Ribs...even though I think nobody can win at that.
I really liked the part where Bob Benson was blessed by Odin and used the Tesseracht to defeat the Jesuit plot to blow a hole in the wall.
I didn't realize Brown intends to announce before Football starts in the Fall and enroll early to get a head start. He talks about us around 1:30 and his timetable around 2:55.
Some quick observations on Rudolf based on his SOPHOMORE year film
Positives:
1) Super productive. That is a ton of touchdowns being put on the board in a high school sophomore season.
2) Terrific shoulder movement that causes linebackers and DB's to bite on stick routes, which allows the throwback post and the stick and go to get open down the field.
3) Quick decisions and puts the ball in the right place.
4) Seems to be an effective runner.
Negatives
1) He has a TON of mechanics issues. He drops the ball down almost below his hip as he scans the field. His footwork is awkward, and he looks to be guilty of a couple of pre-snap motion penalties that does not get called.
2) His arm looks terrific on go routes and down the seems, but some of those out routes make you shiver. You just wait on the pass to get picked off, but then it gets there.
3) He is in the shotgun every play.
4) We don't see him bounce off contact when running.
He looks remarkably similar to Logan Thomas as a prospect. Logan had more natural arm strength, but this kid has better instincts for the position. Both looked like they needed significant improvement on their mechanics and need to get comfortable playing under the center.
I think he has a great deal of promise, but he is a talented project. You need him to come in, redshirt, and then work for a couple of years. He is the prototype for a kid who plays as a redshirt sophomore or redshirt junior.
I want to see two quarterbacks in this class (and consider moving Motley back to safety). Cornwell is a long shot, but I'd really like to see them get Park on campus even if Rudolph signs. Quarterback depth was a huge problem since 2010 that, because Logan stayed healthy, didn't bite them in the behind. It needs to be rectified.
The Home Place would be a clear number one, but I associate that with hunting in Craig County and not with trips to Blacksburg. Plus, that is one hell of a drive from Blacksburg to Catawba.
Turkey Sandwich with cajun mayo at Blue Ridge BBQ, Philly chickens from Owens, Crispy chickens from Owens, bbq chicken pizza from West End were my faves (and of course Chick Fil A). Off Campus I was a sucker for general tsos at Happy Wok and the breakfast burger at Sharkeys.
Also I would be remiss if I left out burgers at Leftys. Log Cabin BBQ is pretty good too.
upvote for anything po boy and/or Boudreauxs
1) Texas Roadhouse, because the rolls are that good.
2) Cabo (although I wish the old Main Street Cafe was still there. Killians and funk bands!)
*SIDENOTES
1) Jersey Mikes is better than SubStation II
2) If she is still around, the Christina Hendricks look-a-like with cleavage tattoos bartender from Champs circa 2002ish meant that the food was the best food, even if it sucked.
I usually use the word quality when talking about good things...
A school can never have enough quality QBs--just ask the Hoos
If you like the jalepeno-cheddar burger, you should hit up Rivermill. Get that with a side of jalepeno cheddar bacon fries too.
I never really eat on campus but after almost a year of Blacksburg under my belt, my off-campus favorites are:
1. CAROL LEE DONUTS!!!!!!!
2. Jalepeno-Cheddar Burger at Bull and Bones (with a Maroon Effect Ale).
3. Catfish po boy from Budreaux's.
4. Pizza at PK's (Tiajuana Toss, FTW)
Well, I would think based on the Reavis message, that he is picking VT. Unless something else comes out of the blue. Just seems a bit of a coincidence.
If he comes in, the QB battle will be interesting in the next couple of years, as we still have Bucky, who is a 4*.
Edit: Added battle after QB...
Getting a bit ahead of myself, but I'm torn here because this is not exactly how I envisioned the chips falling. I would rather the highly rated guys (i.e. Cornwell, Park, etc.) choose first and then let others follow suit. The reason being, I don't want Park to no longer consider us because someone else committed before him. Nothing against Mason (I haven't looked at his film enough to pass judgement), I would just prefer an unadulterated process. They're kids, I get it, yadda yadda.
And its not to say Park/Cornwell would take us out of consideration based on this (competition breeds excellence, right?), but it might cause some confusion. Plus McMillen is already in the fold. #AlloftheQBs
Are we that guy? Are we on DUFF duty in the ACC and no one told us?
I realize that BC sucks at the moment, but it wasn't that long ago they were competent at football. In 2009 BC was 8-5, while noted powerhouse Louisville was 4-8 in the Big East. Football is cyclical to a large degree.
LMAO!
Is it still called "EasyScrew"?
haha, thats it, half off. To me, that meant buy two, and eat for weeks. they had some good black bean queso dip too. We drove down through the roanoke area the other day and saw a macados. My wife got worried, as she thought we were going to have to pack the motorcycles with hindenburgs.
This. One of my best friends works there and got me addicted to the Western.
Or, if you prefer the simpler, more subtle route:
No ones mentioned the Bagel Place in Turner yet. Amazing Bagel Sandwiches!
That's some awesome imagery right there, man. The toothed Cardinal chomping down on CavMan.
I'm asking for someone with Photoshop and a little bit of time on their hands to make this shit happen, STAT!
His responses for UVA and VT are great. One needs him, the other would prepare him for the next level. I'd be interested to see his response after the OSU visit.