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Someone emailed into the show last week to say that we should call Trey Edmunds "the judge" because he runs with authority. Yeah, let's make that happen.
Sounds like we're in very good standing with Hand, Holmes, and Nnadi. Street loved his visit, but Tech would have to win a huge recruiting battle with Georgia and FSU to secure his services. As much as I'd like to see Brown in orange and maroon, we're probably third on his list behind UVa and UNC. What a wealth of defensive line talent in and around Virginia. If we can land 3 of these kids to go with Vincent Mihota and Xavier Burke, that will be one hell of a class.
Two high-low reads. One left, one right.
I will say this, his throw to Knowles to beat Fuller on a deep ball (I couldn't see if it was a double move or not) was an absolute thing of beauty. I didn't think Logan was as sharp with his mechanics as advertised in the first scrimmage, but he sure was on the money on Saturday.
Anyone know if he'll be at the spring game? I doubt it considering he was there in March. It would be great for him to see what a real spring game is.
So basically it's a high-low read?
It should be on tv too. I can't confirm that but if Maryland's spring game was on the espn networks then ours should be too.
Also, I should have noted under the design of the pass play. It really only gives Logan Thomas two quick reads. At the snap, he looks left. If the linebackers are shallow, throw the skinny post. If they are deep, throw the drag. If neither is open, his head turns to the right. If the safety jumps Coleman on the delay, he can take a shot to Malleck on the wheel route deep (highest risk.) If the safety is deep (where he should be) he can dump the ball to Coleman on the safe play. Read 1, read 2, run or throw it away. That is step one. Step two comes with using his count, body, and eyes to deceive defenders rather than staring guys down (which is still happening.)
Imagine the type of player he could become. He could be a key to landing some big time o-line recruits because of how much he is involved as a freshman!
The defense certainly isn't an easy scheme to play against given A) Foster's design works best against zone stretch offenses-see success against UVA and B) The variable stunting/slanting gap control 4-4 is a unique animal, similar to going against Georgia Tech's offense. It will be difficult to gauge important considerations like how the Hokie interior handles blocking a gigantic nose tackle, when VT doesn't really have the body on the roster that can copy that type of skillset.
Last fall, I went to a lot of Bucky's games to see him play in person and get a feel for his mechanics/potential. When they played Ocean Lakes, my biggest take away was how dominant Nnadi was as a Junior. I dont remember the stats off the top of my head, but he was in their backfield all night. I really hope we land him.
Just hope he doesn't get a giant gulp of Hoo kool-aid at his high school.
I feel like we're currently a close second. I guess he's torn between his dad and his friends. Im sure he's a very confused kid. I hope he comes back for another visit. Id like for him to warm up to us.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that Walker and Nnadi both get landed.
Where is that elusive linebacker now?
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I have no idea who this young lady is. That being said, ....wow!
His dad is a Hokie?!? We got him.
Appreciate the hard work done by French! Looking forward to spring game analysis, especially since I'm not sure I'll get to see the game due to work.
In spring ball and fall camp with any team, the thought always crosses my mind, if defense outperforms offense (or visa versa), is one side underperforming because the other is that much better? If our defense is truly a dominant defense, is it unthinkable that our offense would have difficulty moving the ball? Its a double-edged sword of thought. That being said, it does sound like there are encouraging signs on offense. Could it be that part of our defensive struggles last year was having a defensive unit that wasn't really tested in practice? Iron sharpens iron.
I'll give her credit for featuring my fanboy crush, the very lovely Lacey Chabert, in one of her movies.
if dnyce is dpm then welcome! we'd love to have a player or coach chatting with us.
if not well, you got an unusual fixation on dpm but welcome all the same.
By the way, Mike Farrell of Rivals feels the same.
If I had to guess on order for Da'Shawn Hand it would be #Hokies then #Michigan then #Gamecocks then #Gators (pending visit) and #Alabama— Mike Farrell (@rivalsmike) April 15, 2013
but...but they have 5 National Championships and keep saying "Da U is Back!"
hey dont hate on my fanboy crush! :)
It's insane that a football school like Miami doesn't have their own football stadium. It's bad for the ACC
bleh, uva alum!
Trey Edmunds will give you a free quote of pain. (referencing edmunds.com car buying)