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Should also be noted that Brookville QB Kendall Becraft will enroll at Tech as a preferred walk-on. #Hokies— Chris Lang (@ChrisLangLNA) February 6, 2013
With a state of the art side line where Coach London can practice his time outs and sideline antics
Well being in Jacksonville I'd love to see the Jags pick him up. Having MJD they fit your mould as well. Anyone is better than Gabbert/Henne!!
Anyone know if there are any other walk ons?
Turkey legs were awarded for just GIFS, memes and UVA jokes.
I want to -1 that so bad right now, but I won't shoot the messenger
Get it! MOUNT!!!
You cant hear in the east stands but i could tell what was being said on Airport road.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/21...
The most interesting part is the breakdown of what happens when teams from one star category play teams from another. The 5-star teams consistently beat the hell out of lower rated teams, which is a strong suggestion that the recruiting rankings matter and are reasonably accurate. 4 and 5 star guys are also more likely to become All-Americans.
The rankings aren't perfect. They don't measure emotional maturity. They don't consider how well a player fits a team's system, or coaching changes. There are biases inherent in the system. And there's certainly a self-fulfilling prophecy to them- a 5 star guy is likely going to get more chances on a team to prove his value, while a 2-star guy could spend most of his career buried on the bench. In general though it's pretty clear that Rivals et al. know what they are doing.
To my horror, I learned the hated hoos will have their indoor practice building completed next month:
"University of Virginia's Indoor Practice Facility
Charlottesville, Virginia
Completion: March 2013 | Size: 80,800 GSF / New Construction
The Indoor Practice Facility will house a full-size 100-yard artificial turf football field with two end zones and five-yard run-offs and will accommodate a 65-foot clear height in the center for kicking. Other sports or recreation activities that align with occupant load and activity restrictions will also use this facility."
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2013/02/05/study-americans-spend-up-to-80-pe...
I immediately thought of TKP community
so hard to find the +1 button!
Danny's player page:
http://www.hokiesports.com/baseball/players/farris_danny.html
I believe if we can land some of these top notch kids like everyone is talking about it could be the start of a Championship caliber team. We need to be able to reload like the Alabama's, LSU's etc... star power can go along way in pulling in future talent. I think we are off on the right foot with this class.
Cromwell
Positives- Big time zip on his ball. He has a big arm. Good timing (clock in his head) for when to release, and is decisive. Seems to see the field well. Big kid. Likes to initiate contact when running.
Negatives or can't determine based on film- Lumbering feet, and everything is from the shotgun. Loeffler doesn't use the shotgun as a base set. Can he get away from center. Also, all the throws are up the seem. Can he throw the out (he has the arm, but does he have the mechanics? Not saying that he doesn't, but the film doesn't show him making those timing comeback or out routes, except when rolling into the boundary (which is an easier throw.) He also tends to short arm his follow through against pressure in his face.
Park
Positives- Complete command on the field. His teammates know he is the boss. Confident player. Very athletic and retains downfield vision and good mechanics when throwing on the run. Nice touch on deep passes from the pocket. Quick feet from the shotgun.
Negatives or can't determine on film- Again, all throws to the middle of the field except for deep balls. Need to see the timing curls and deep outs to get a true indicator of arm strength and timing. Playing behind a bad HS OL may make him bail on plays too quickly before going through reads. Loses a ton of steam on throws when rolling to his right.
Both QB's have better arms than Bucky Hodges. At the same time, based on what little I have seen, Hodges played against a much better level of competition.
It is a nice problem to have. I defintely would like to see VT have 4 potential starting QB's on scholarship rather than one guy who, if he busts, means you have nothing, and 3 clipboard holders (which has been the case since Tyrod and Glennon were both on the roster.) All three are more polished than Logan was when he took his first practice snaps at Virginia Tech at QB.
I'm just waiting for Joe to yell at us because we broke the site.
1. Da'Shawn Hand
4. Andrew Brown
7. Quin Blanding
11. Damian Prince
22. Jalen Tabor
32. Caleb Henderson
39. Jalyn Holmes
51. Bentley Spain
61. David Cornwell
74. Donell Stanley
77. Todd Kelly Jr
91. Derrell Scott
96. Jamil Kamara
97. Christian Miller
106. Elijah Hood
123. Jacob Park
138. Wesley Green
151. William Crest
194. D'Andre Payne
214. Dillon Bates
232. Marshawn Williams
235. Derrick Nnadi
244. Steven Moss
It's hilarious that people are continuing this. I'm sorry but I had to add.
Anyone know our chances with Street? Slim?
And a turkey leg for making me giggle in the office!
I promise on Sean Glennons NFL career
Well poop. I quit now
Why should we trust you? If youre Jim Weaver than I have a serious bone to pick with you about the Greenberg incident. Also if you want, you can post where the facility is going and we promise we wont tell anyone else
You also gotta have an offense. And we don't know how much our quarterback play is gonna drop off for sure until 2014.
What's that, like 5 this class? I realize most are being recruited as athletes, but damn.