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The stuff you hear out of the coaches reminds me of the press coming out of UGA before Herschel Walker's freshman year. Vince Dooley said before camp opened that he had this big kid (Walker) who might be someone who could contribute by the end of the season, if he didn't redshirt....After the first week, he said that Walker could work his way into the two-deep...after the second week, Herschel was going to play, and could be a starter later in the season....by the first game he was starting....we all know how that worked out. Now I'm not suggesting that Stanford is by any way Herschel-esqe....but its very encouraging to see the positive comments by the staff. Perhaps a move up to third WR by year-end? Where does he max out at this year?
Agreed, its not the best situation in the world to have depth issue players in the return position, but you can't really use somebody from the D-line to return kicks, either.
No objections to Tyrod's year of the qb series...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_cRSYokIQc
Prob be able to find a few randoms from the youtube clip (6:23 has to be included, the way he stepped into the endzone was too cool)
1) Tyrod's 72 yard td run vs western kentucky 2010 season (prob hard to find video on this one)
2) Virgil's fumble recovery for td vs ecu, first game of 2008 season
3) Virgil's blocked extra point, 2 point conversion return, same ecu game as above
May already have these...
Having nearly 100 comments on this blog post is why I am a Hokie. The community that we have is so special and is like nothing else I have ever been a part of. I originally went to Lynchburg College for my freshman year to play baseball and potentially would have played basketball too if I stayed. Always wanted to go to tech, but loved playing sports to much to give it up at the time and I was no D1 athlete by any stretch of the imagination. Quickly realized that college wasn't all about playing sports. I actually had more fun playing flag football with the guys from my dorm than varsity baseball. Transferred to tech and never looked back. Best decision ever.
I think I really fell in love with the Hokies in 1995 when I was seven years old. I was the first in my immediate family to go to college so I didn't have #VTEVERYTHING growing up. My dad told me that I would say I liked watching tech play because I thought "they played like they were mean," which I liked. Looking back at it i think that's pretty cool. I have come along way since 1995 but I still think we play mean football and I love watching us play. I also hate watching us play because I can guarantee that I have shaved off a solid 10 years off my life screaming in the stadium or at the television.
Other than working all the time I enjoy playing music, following the Hokies, anything water related (fishing, surfing, wakeboarding), playing softball, baseball and basketball, drinking beer, smoking ribs, chasing women and having fun.
Can't wait for September 3rd!
Here's a link to the 3rd quarter of the 2008 Maryland game, courtesy of Atilla. I'm not sure if you can use it, but it includes Brett Warren's hit on Heyward-Bey with about 2:48 left in the quarter: http://techturf.net/gallery2_VTgames.php?g2_itemId=6331
Also love the COD...but on PS3. Hit me up if anyone is on there!
Box your gifs are always sick, and amuse me everytime!
not going to lie, I can feel tears brewing when I watch tyrod's year of the quarterback series on ESPN right before the draft. Any objections on having a segment with it?
I've got all of them exept that 2008 Brett Warren play, I'll def take a look for it
I know we do the charity thing and auction off helmets from time to time.... if they try and move these, will they even sell any??
best description....bumper sticker helmets
Dale had retired. Thanks for the update.
Gregory ran into the back of his blockers so many times on kickoffs that I have no faith in his ability to be productive as a running back. I think they are going to ride the kids until they prove that they are hurting the team. With the way Hokie running backs have performed, it is a pretty solid lock that between Holmes, Scales, Coleman, Edmunds, and Mangus, somebody will be a legitimate 1st string ACC running back this season. We KNOW Gregory isn't that guy.
I forgot my vices:
* fresh hot pork loin on Kings Hawaiian rolls. Best, tailgate, food, ever.
* annoying people with my general lack of alcohol consumption
* Rangers hockey
* the brunette chick from the Drew Carey Show.
One word says it all....
oh, and i like bacon. i fuckin love bacon
This thread is awesome.
I was born and bred to be a Hokie. I'm the youngest of four, and we are all hardcore, as are our parents. Born and raised in Blacksburg. Went to games my whole childhood, but the first game that wasn't "what we were doing today" was Miami in '95. That's when I realized how big a deal it was to everybody to win that game. Went on the field after the game, put on Shane Beamer's helmet (went to HS with my sister), and ran around for what felt like hours. It was awesome. Followed the team closely after that, but truly became emotionally invested in football during the '98 season. The Temple loss sucked, the Syracuse game suckedddd, but the UVA game SUCKED. But the Music City Bowl (my first bowl) was AWESOME. It's been love since. Applied for early admission at Tech, and was accepted, so I didn't waste my time applying anywhere else. Lived in Pritchard Hall freshman year, and it was a nuthouse. It's weird to me that my girlfriends SISTER moves into Pritchard next week. Met some of my best friends there, and throughout my years at Tech. I'm happy to say that Virginia Tech allowed me to make a ton of friends (who I still have to this day) from various backgrounds and locations, which made me a more well-rounded person... not just a shut-in from SWVA. Proud to say I graduated from Pamplin in the fall of '09, and to this day rep the Hokies every day.
My girlfriend is a Hokie (of course), and she rocks my world. Love all things VT, and I love all things college football. It is my passion. Also love the Yankees. Derek Jeter is my hero. Enjoy the Capitals during hockey season, and I'm really falling for the Nationals (it's okay, they are in the N.L., I'm allowed to casually root for them). The Redskins keep me humble as a sports fan...
Also enjoy my PS3 (PSN: vtbarek) and I'm a bit of a movie buff. My vices are rails at TOTS, cheap beer in heavy quantities, and long walks on the beach.
Thanks for the info man, I'll look into that
work at sharkeys at night?!? Bartender? Bouncer? I bet we know each other ('s faces) !
I believe we started wearing Nike in 1998, which is when we first wore the "Michael Vick era" jerseys (1998-2003)
excited about Marcus Davis this year... his best days at WR are certainly ahead of him. I'm cautiously optimistic about the offense this year. If we can develop depth in the defensive backfield, our defense is going to be nasty. Actually, it's going to be nasty either way....
Answered my own question. Torrian Gray is wearing a uniform by Starter, so we must have went to Nike somewhere around 1997. If I'm wrong or you have more info, let me know....
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=torrian+gray+virginia+tech&start=82&um=1&...
the argument for all the zany unis the last few years is that the kids love them, get all excited about them. now our guys will be walking out there hating what they have on and definitely not excited. they could prolly axe whiteouts all together, there's not nearly as much participation as with o/m effect.
jayron got robbed on a punt return td in that game. they must get the real refs back on the field asap.
i shit you not
Even though I hate UVA I still have a sliver of appreciation for these two guys as they both graduted from my High School (a 2AA in Yorktown area called Tabb). Their jersey's were retired and the same coach who had run that championship team was on his way out as I entered in the Winter of '01. He was our HS Bobby Bowden of sorts.
Is Hokie bird on the other side?