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I really want Exum on that field vs Bama.
...i dropped my season tix 8 years ago, I've gone to probably 6 of the Thursday night games....and never paid for a ticket. It's always been a ticket people would give away because they can't take off Thursday afternoon or all day on Friday or both.
I think that's reflective of the non-student fanbase's attitude towards the games. Tix are easily accessible.
Its a good thing that we get a year away from it. If we can get to a one-Thursday nigh game a year, then we should have one at home every other year. That will reinvigorate the VT Thursday Night franchise.
And if the UNC game ends up at 9:00 on ESPN2, then we can all say it was worth it (I wouldn't dare say we play on actual ESPN on a Saturday night, the SEC seems to have wrapped that up in perpetuity.)
And I think that a lot of people are writing off Riley there was a reason he was on the field at the end of the season and I think drew the praise of French for his play against FSU
#1. So what if the mystique is gone? It is still a Thursday night game in Blacksburg in front of a loud, rocking Lane Stadium completed with fireworks, what's not to like about it? FSU last year left Blacksburg with a W and new respect for playing in front of a electrificied Lane.
#2. Saturday games are not always guaranteed to be a great match up. JMU (oops). Austin Peay (ZZZZZZZ). There were some memorable ones like destroying the Hurricanes on a rain soaked Saturday, Logan Thomas' Final Drive against Miami, and the miracle comeback against Nebraska. The spanking from Clemson was on a Saturday night (which I, unfortunately, correctly picked Clemson to win). To me, that is a very weak argument about not enough Saturdays in the Burg. Family time are always great. The schedule planners can only give Tech so many home games on Saturdays without pissing off somebody else.
#3. Nothing we as fans can do about the weather. Except to come prepared. Time off from work is up to fans.
#4. You completely lost me here. From looking on TV, it always look like fans are into it. Perhaps this is too broad of a statement. From what I've gathered, it appears more likely the students aren't into it, and maybe older Hokies' fans who are more focused on listening to the drone of Roth and his sidekick. I like the East stands the best because fans on that side are more into it than on the West stands where it appears to be more subdued.
#5. I don't buy that at all. Take a look at the schedule this year. Hosting Marshall on Saturday and then hit the road to head to Atlanta. If history holds, Beamer will spilt preparation against Marshall and Georgia Tech like they did against Duke and then Georgia Tech. If Beamer doesn't like the scheduling, he should have told Weaver so. I recall Beamer saying last year he did not want to deal with 5 days of rest after hosting Georgia Tech and Austin Peay in the same week. This Hokies' fan is not buying that at all.
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# | Clemson or FSU: who would rather have another shot at this season? I have no problem saying that this was my favorite thing in this thread.
Worse than a London coached UVA team?
as much as i am for Thursday night games i guess if we werent going to have one this would be the year to take it out since our schedule is laughable other then #BeatBama
I still feel bad for the students though. Thursday Night games are more for the student IMO.
But not in the way that's enjoyable.
I find it funny that we've taken to calling the noon games "nooners"... It works on more than one level.
("Nooner" is a term sometimes used for taking a break from work to have sex... So, in this instance it could be used to mean [1] we have a lot of Noon games and [2] Pardon my French, but -- could mean "we're getting fucked")
Ironically, that gif pretty much sums up the state of the 2013 schedule.
Well this video is proof that he is far from being down and out. From what I could pickup, his recovery seems to be going well.
need... more... footballlllllllll
Its gives me more satisfaction beating FSU, but it hurts more losing to Clemson. So take that as you will
Your level-headedness and proper logic on this issue frustrates me! Just be angry and think emotionally.
this. That said, at least now I suppose I have a better chance of attending these nooners
"I heard last night, all the ACC receivers got together, had a party, cuz this was their last night with me having a torn AC, I don't blame em" -Antone Ex-em-out
If the lost Thursday night game is replaced with a Saturday night game, then fine. But looking at this schedule, doubtful. I see a lot of nooners.
No credit to Weaver, I think that our increased appreciation in the future is simply a side effect.
Great post overall, I definitely agree with a lot of it.
Played way better competition. Jefferson played in an avg league for quite possibly the worst coached football team I have seen at any level.
Thanks.
Yeah, I think it will be a bit more special after a brief hiatus. I hate admitting that though cause it seems like I am giving Weaver credit.... damn it Jim!!! You win this one ;)
"Started from the top, I'm here.
AC torn and they say it'll take a year.
I don't even care man, I see it in my rear.
I'mma watch closely to see who still cheers
Don't they know this grind and works never stops
Up and early out of bed before six o clock
Kyle hit my phone with a text lets rock
AC treatment, rehab on the weekends, I don't even sleep man,
I can't even sleep man,
Alabama cheesin' and I know the reason
But I'mma hit this rehab until I'm weezin'
I'mma take em' to Atlanta and turn em' to believers
If it ain't about gettin' better then I'm leavin'
Same ole 'Tone man, you better believe it
Catch across the middle and leave your top leakin' (?)
When I heard the news man I promise I was heated
Went from yelling 'cross the room to barely speakin'
Mom calls Dr. Andrews and has a meetin'
He says he gonna get me right and boom I believe him
What it's gonna take, gotta make it shake
Just trying to turn chopped liver into steak
Can I live?
Can I be great?
Antone sayin' two words I never say (?)
Never been lame ----------- that I can't remember names (?)
I'm in love with the game, when the game left me I could never leave the game
The game was there for me through all of this pain
Tore the AC, got hit by a train, never felt so much rain
Tryin' to keep me sane, tryin' to keep me down,
Tryin' to keep me out but it'll never be
Same old story watchin' film at the house
But until my return, ya'll hold it down
Cause when I get back i'll return it up in my town (?)
Turn it up now, way up in here
Whoever thought that this would happen to me, happen to me?
Been number one for the longest
(Blah, blah, I can't hear you Tariq!)
Same old me, same old me"
Some of the lyrics are wrong I know, but that's mostly it. I'm sorry, I really cannot understand Tariq at the end. Be glad you chose football as a talent ;)
Antone, you are suuuuch an inspiration! I loved this! Congratulations on rehab going well.
LET'S KICK SOME BAMA BUTT AND WIPE THAT CHEESIN' OFF!
#BEATBAMA
For mentioning Davion Tookes and Derwoune Greene. I feel like they have been completely forgotten about. I haven't seen much on them, but I don't think we should ignore two 4 star red shirt CB's.
I will be paying very close attention to those two at spring game to see if they will have an impact on the secondary.
I love watching the Thursday night games on TV, especially since the ACC hasn't rated high enough to get many Saturday night games as of late. But they have definitely lost their luster. It used to be an amazing thing - weeknight CFB and exclusive national attention - but now it's just one of many other games during the week, possibly one of two or three football games that night.
And when you put the very best ACC games on Thursday, it's a tacit admission that we can't stack up on Saturdays. If the ACC can stop sucking, our best games should be competing for national placement Saturday night with the huge audience that comes with that timeslot. VT/FSU should be a marquee game, not a Thursday night game. VT against the ACC middle-tier, fine, but I want our biggest games on a Saturday.
And the loss of a weekend game is likely the reason I think Weaver asked for it, and why (older, big donor) alumni complained about it. As much as I love them, Thursday night games are impossible for me to attend in person with the time off needed and the vagaries of work. When you have the Thursday night game as the best home game on the schedule, and few good home games on the schedule to start, that really sucks.
I'll miss watching Enter Sandman at night this season, but it's worth rethinking how we view our Thursday night games and whether they continue to benefit the program the way they used to.
This is hilarious. I love how involved the coaches are with these guys that they can give it back. I feel this is a big help with recruiting since I find it hard to believe that old Beems is talking shit with Exum. I can just picture it in my head, CFB talking trash. HAHA.