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I agree I would love to give those young tackles every opportunity to succeed but if they can't get it together at some point we have to stop the bleeding at the line of scrimage. I just am more worried about the team having success at this point. Albeit I am not sure the other 3 ends can handle all their responsibilities through the course of a full game. Just some food for thought...
Let's add to them this year.
I have to say your daughter is adorable. I am not even a big fan of facial hair but she wears that beard very well. Did you happen to examine the contents of those juice-boxes? Judging from the good time she had at the game, they may have been IPAs instead of juice.
I want to see what we put on the field one more time. Collins is such a weapon at end because he makes a lot of tackles from the backside. I'd need to see that more from ZM and DPM. Wilson has shown it at times this year.
The key here is Hamlette. He really needs to elevate his game. I'm telling you, go back and watch the call where he was held. The twitch is there. Just need it on the reg.
Has been played during the game since the BC '07 debacle. They played it last year vs GT after DW ran one back with 2 minutes, so I think we have broken the curse....
I know with the consistent pressure JR Collins has been getting on opposing QBs it would be a tough call but I do recall the coaching staff wanting to use him inside at tackle this year until he showed up to camp under weight. I just dont see a problem with moving him inside and rotating McCray and DPM and Wilson who played with great intensity this week at end. I dont think it would hurt Collins to much to move inside with the high motor and mouth foaming intensity he plays with. Plus with the depth we have at end being a significant upgrade to that of the depth we have at tackle, I only seeing it as helping the team and being an upgrade. What do you guys think?
Demler's first punt vs App St was a 34 yarder into the endzone (net 14). He didn't top that until the 4th quarter with a 44 yarder. The only time Demler broke 45 yds was with a 51 yd abberation vs Marshall (followed up with a 26 yarder). It wasn't his lack of consistency that did him in, it was his consistent bad punting that made everybody call for his head.
Branthover boomed about a 50 yarder that didn't count (due to false start on George^2) right before his 52 yarder. His 32 yarder was kicked while standing in his own endzone. I'm guessing he was nervous about getting it blocked.
I'm not sold on Branthover as an amazing punter just yet, but I'm sold on him being better than Demler. Also, I got all these numbers from checking the box scores and play-by-plays of all our games on ESPN.
to 2003. We were there, so naturally it was louder (I was in the pressbox for that one, so I was not contributing to the noise). But Kellen Winslow II was vocal about the noise hurting Miami in the huddle.
We need the guys that are on the DL right now to stay healthy for us to have a shot. Of course, GT is a must-win.
i would have stayed, but it literally took 10 mins to play 1 after the LT3 score.
watched.
people are looking at her as opposed your face or my ugly beard. ... i hope.
straight up yes, but this is against the spread.
If I remember correctly Demler's first punt (against App St) was also a 50 yarder (or thereabouts). Branthover's second (and only other) punt was a Demler-esque 30-ish yarder. It's like deja-vu all over again.
on Hosely. The corner throw that beat Exum was better than the throw that beat Hosley, and I think it was doomed from the start because of his position at the snap. So great call there.
I'm not sure what we're gonna do about D-Tackle, especially if Maddy is going to be hobbled for a while. Marshall/Maddy/Hamlette/Prince were not getting much pressure as the game wore on, and it's something everyone should be concerned about. They'll get better, but how quickly?
#12 - The fans had an impressive comeback after a letdown last week.
#20 - I'm pretty sure he was beat on a goal line fade route. It wasn't even close, like he wasn't ready (or just set up too far inside).
#38 - My excitement when he came in can't be overstated. True elation. Hopefully Demler doesn't show up on the roll call again.
#99 - lolz good tweet. Hopefully he's back soon.
I'm not sure who's shoulders it rests on, but the d-line left gaping holes for Lamar Miller in the 4th quarter. I'm not sure if it's because they were tired, or if somebody was getting playing time when they shouldn't, but it was scaring me.
You missed an amazing ending, but it seems the rest of the day was possibly even better. Congrats on the autographs too.
You're right, the crowd and atmosphere were pretty insane on Saturday. I would give it a close second to Miami '03 (which, I think we can all agree, will never be topped). However, when the first riff of "Enter Sandman" came on during the final Miami drive, I felt certain we were going to see a re-do of Boston College '07 (the "Matty Ice" game). Fortunately, such ironic heart break didn't occur.
As I tweeted last week, though BCS Championship dreams were dashed via Clemson (and c'mon, were largely overstated with our weak schedule and youth at crucial positions), the unknown of the next 7 weeks is very exciting. We have no idea what to expect from this team, and that is both frustrating and exhilarating. If the offense can replicate Saturday's performance on a consistent basis, in the words of Randy Moss, "it's gonna be a fun ride (ONE CLAP)."
This game really should not have been as close as it was for several reasons...
1. First half review of the the long Jacory pass...maybe they have better monitors for the replay officials than my 46" Sony HD, but I couldn't see anything that made me think that his right foot was on the ground when his hands were on the ball. What happened to "if it isn't conclusive evidence to overturn the call, the on-field call stands. Without the zebra assistance, I don't think the first Miami TD happens.
2. The fumble that set up the aforementioned pass. I think LT3's height may have actually worked against him. The ball squirted behind his legs, and it didn't look like his arms were long enough to get there before Miami. Oh well....these things happen.
3. Collins: come on man! All you have to do when Jacory starts jawing at you is tell him to go back to the sideline, sit down, and send in the punt team, 'cause its 4th down! Geesh, we get off the field and they don't score another TD.
4. Whitley should have played the receiver and not the ball, going for the interception/block. Put your head on the upfield side of the receiver, shoulder on his number and knock him into Christiansburg!
Those things account for three UM TD's, take those out of the mix, the fans are going home happy around the middle of the fourth quarter. Of course we wouldn't have the experience of a great game and possibly the maturation of what may be an incredible QB. So it's all good.
Those things considered, I think our offense was incredible (and yes, Danny Coale is still open). Let's hope the injuries aren't debilitating for the defense. At least we got some valuable experience for backup DL, and (It's Whip)Tweedy. Whoever decided it was time to play Sandman at :05 is a genius and deserves a free dinner at Bull and Bones. Miller and DW will likely end up facing each other at the next level. Both were excellent. I agree with DW'sWhip, that was the best game I've ever seen Jacory Harris play. You have to wonder, if Branthover has the strongest leg, and the quickest kick, why did CFB not use him previously. It sounds like he will get better with game experience, if that's the case. As a former O lineman, I have to give props to Lanier for picking up the ball and doing his best Ken Oxendine impression. Fantastic!
he's my second cousin and was sitting in the front row. him and a couple of his friends jumped the fence as soon as the game was over. Turns out he's ok...
that is all. lol
Now that was an exciting game to watch, the offense picked up the pace and kept you on the edge of your seat. We need to come out early and often with the same intensity and drive moving forward.The defense with young players C.Marshall, L.Maddy, C.Prince and I. Hamlett at D.tackle faired ok however, with increase reps they will improve and give us the debt that we need.The Whip position, A.Tweedy made some mistakes but, increase playing time will fix that however, he played a heck of a game.The defensive end positions with J.Gayle's injury and C.Collins still working on rehabing his ankle the defensive coaches need to develop and give the backs ups D. Perez-means, Z. Mcray and T.Wilson quality reps in game time situations. Giving time in practice is nice but, not the real thing. The coaches say there is a drop off of play from the starters to the back ups, well if thats the case your job is to not only coach up, but to get them the experience needed. We have a long season and if Gayle and Collins go down like A.Hopkins & G.W than you cannot expect the young guys to come in and contribute like the starters. Its time for tech to start using the talented players behind the starters from safety on down to the front line now! And not wait until somethings happens and than we go into panic mode. By doing this the back ups will get quality experience and when the coaches decide to make a change for fresh legs the opponent will not know the starters from the back ups, therefore a confidence builder for the coaches and the players..Go Hokies!!!!
Can you check my results for last week? I think I had all six right. (amazingly)
then you can see the instant where LT says, "screw it" and just lowers his shoulder. Awesome.
Not sure if you heard the story of TT on the sideline telling LT right before the game winning drive, something to the effect of "this is your time to make your legacy."
That trucking, 3 yards after contact to get the first down.