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I'm not spewing hate. I did't say anything about heart or anything to that matter. Actually, Logan seemed pretty fired up in the 4th and was pumping the players up on the sideline (followed by a 3&out).
My criticism came down to two plays that, let's be honest, were terrible plays as far as execution goes. And I criticized Holmes in previous comments but that's well deserved.
What should we do my friend? Be happy that we're under .500? Not express any emotion for a team and school that we follow so passionately? Pull a Beamer and co and act like everything's fine?
Not to be mean to you or anything, but with the way this season's going, don't expect to come to this site, or any Hokies site for that matter, and not expect to see a lot of negativity. 4-5 usually makes fans upset. That's just the way it is.
but mostly because I can't cry at work.
If your just going to spew hate for our own players the entire time, go post on Techsideline.
We have no heart and no leaders. LT3 looked like he didn't care at all what happened during that game. Tyrod would have been pissed, same with the Vick's and Randle, but Thomas? Well he's perfectly fine with being 4-5. Put in Leal, it can't get any worse.
Amen!
Which will not happen.
Miami's taking the coastal fellas.
We carved up a pumpkin before the game and pulled out some old newspapers to cover the table. Lo and behold, look what I found:
I shared it on Twitter during the game and, strangely, following that post, Logan ran for his 73 yard touchdown.
#ThePowerOfTyrod
that's assuming Duke beats Clemson
I feel like you can always blame Jesse Palmer for something
I agree with you on the players' accountability for that game last night. I'm usually yelling from the top of my lungs on this site that Beamer needs to go and our coaches suck. While I still believe those things to be true, last night we had chances to win and the players failed to do so when put in a good position.
The fumbled snap and the overthrow on 4th was what did it. Those plays are unacceptable and they didn't have anything to do with the coaches.
"If he doesn't bring in a new offensive staff after a 5 win season I will not be purchasing season tickets next year."
Hit the nail on the head with that one. I know it will be very difficult for us to "boycott" Hokies football, but if changes aren't made then something to that degree needs to be done. Money talks and it's a harsh reality, but if changes aren't made then Hokie Nation needs to show the admin that we're upset by not forking over any more of our hard earned dollars.
I know most will probably have a problem with this but hey something needs to give and if this season doesn't show that changes are necessary, then hopefully a decrease in revenue will.
NEVER! He has to have the highest fumble per attempt ratio in college football over the past few years, not joking at all. I don't know how to find that info out but I'm sure if the stats there, he's at the top of the list.
And Michael Holmes should never see the field again. I said it very early in the season and he's proven me right time and time again.
That's all I have to say about last night's game.
oh wait, I do have a little bit more...it was annoying as hell, with 2 minutes remaining the in the 4th quarter, having to listen to the commentators speculate on the ACC Championship and having the conversation NOT be focused on Virginia Tech. But, how can I blame the commentators? Miami was 1 of 12 on 3rd down conversions and was leading the game, Miami had significantly less yards rushing and was leading the game, Miami had the ball for less time AND WAS LEADING THE GAME!
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Goodbye ACC Championship, it was nice knowing you.
Maybe next year (sh*t I said last year).
When was the last time a team went 1 for 12 on third down and won by 18 points? That is a crazy stat.
I like our coaches standing up for the players too, but unfortunately after last night Todd McShay has a big "I told you so".
It sucks, but that's the way it is. I know that I'll be there next week, and at the UVA game rooting for Tech while at the game. But on days like today, when no game is going on, I can safely say that I hope we finish 5-7. I hope we lose to FSU and BC and are forced to make changes. This is completely unacceptable. I love Beamer, but if he doesn't make the necessary changes this offseason then it's time for him to go too. This program needs a complete shakeup. All I can say is, thank god basketball season starts next week.
If Beamer doesn't seriously consider some changes with the offensive staff there are bigger problems in the burg than just play calling. It has been the case for years now, this patting ourselves on the back for our staff consistency. Well guess what,,, regardless of our ten win seasons we have yet to truly have any offensive power. For the most point we just play to our opponent's level or have to fight back to stay in it.
The fact that they didn't' utilize Coleman more is absolutely absurd!!!! Is it me or is it that EVERY TIME a RB actually starts to get "hot" they pull him and put in Holmes or someone else?
WTF!!! is Holmes returning any kicks?!!!!
That guy hesitates so much. Annoying.
This year is a wash but I will still be at the games cheering for VT. As long as we beat UVA at this point, but I am actually becoming nervous about that game now.
(1) A newborn could tell that Coleman is by far the most explosive back we have.
(2) Bench Roberts and cycle in Asante, Knowles, and whoever else. That guy has been a complete waste of space.
(3) As bad as I want to blame the coaches for everything in every game, this one I will blame mostly on the players. You cannot bobble a snap as a punter and then take your sweet time getting the ball off(TOOK FOREVER!), you cannot lob the football right into a defender's breadbasket(Taking away all the momentum at the beginning of the game and racking the nuts of a GREAT drive), you cannot fumble the ball on your own 3 yardline, you cannot miss field goals, you cannot overthrow WIDE OPEN fullbacks on 4th down, you cannot give up touchdowns on special teams...I could go on forever, baby!(Johny from Home Alone voice)
These are the kinds of things that cause me to drink that one extra beer, take that one extra shot, that in the end leads to having a headache all morning at work the next day(looking for tylenol while typing).
Even woke up around 2am last night in a panic wondering if we're this bad this year, how are we going to be next year when we have virtually the same O-Line and less experienced wide recievers? I pray they catch on quick.
Lastly, I still love this school and this team. Even though this season has been a disappointment, I'll be in that stadium next Thursday loseing my mind in hopes of a Virginia Tech win. I have no other choice, hopeing for anything else would be against my being.
I feel like someone stuck a pin in a voodoo doll and until we lift the curse we will continue to scratch our heads as this nightmare continues.
We have one of the worst quarterbacks in the nation who leaves everyone feeling--for lack of a better word--ambivolent. If he weren't 6'6" and 250 he'd be playing for the scout team at a D2 program. After last night, I wouldn't take a chance on him in the draft as a QB PERIOD. All poor coaching aside, no human being can throw balls so ambysmal and have anyone else to blame but their own demons in their head. I truly believe my 8 year old nephew would have connected on 3 or 4 or those off target throws.
Can someone tell me what Holmes contributes to the team? Did I miss a few big runs or just forget about them? Right now my memory tells me he has done zilch. He plays with no emotion. I recall an article in the Richmond Times criticizing his lack of emotion after he scored his first TD--he commented he just doesn't get excited and thats who he is. THAT IS NOT HOW YOU PLAY VT FOOTBALL. Please stop giving Holmes carries.
I second the motion that we don't need Logan back next year. Give Leal the ball. It can't be any worse. All hail the future of Bucky Hodges. Sound the alarms--this was the wake up call Frank--PLEASE SEE YOUR OFFENSIVE STAFF OUT THE DOOR!!
I also second the motion we lose to Florida State. I hope they go one step further than taking us to the woodshed----go ahead and take us to the showers. Beat us by 60. Let BC have their way with us but under no circumstances do we allow losing to UVA. That gives us 5 wins. Frank will have no choice. If he doesn't bring in a new offensive staff after a 5 win season I will not be purchasing season tickets next year.
He won't make any changes after one season. He will have to be forced to, and that won't happen unless there are two or three bad seasons in a row.
Even if Beamer & Co. loses every game for the rest of the season (excepting UVA), no change will happen to any of his staff. O'Cainspring will still be there making their playcalls during the game. It will take AT LEAST another season like this, and possibly more before his hand can be forced and a change is made to the staff.
Even though I was reamed by a few here the other week for saying that this team is undeserving of going to a bowl, I will say it again. If they are able to get to .500, they don't deserve a slot at whatever crap bowl they might be invited to.
late...would've picked the Hokies anyway...derp
Aggies
TT
Oregon
KSt
Bama
Either Frank is a part of the solution or a part of the problem
The players know it's a lost cause. They will come back to Blacksburg and still be worshipped as gods and still have schollies and free rides to live it up, win or lose.
I can't win on this site. When I criticize the coaches and call for their heads, I'm in the wrong and everyone disagrees.
Now, I give the coaches some credit and actually try to shift the blame from them, and I'm still catching negativity.
Let's not turn on eachother. At this point, we're all we got.