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Looks like the closest are Florida, Georgia and Alabama, with a few 9-win seasons and a "down" year of 7 or 8.
The mistakes that were made today are very fixable. Penalties can be neutralized...especially when the game is called even, LT3 will have some interesting things to look at on film this week, but we were not out played at all. There was no systemic problem that showed in this game on offense or defense. I took it as everything that could go wrong was and we made it through. And I loved, absolutely loved, Frank's statement after the game that he was going to apologize to the team for not having them ready to play. While I honestly believe that Frank more than had them ready, I believe that a statement like that is going to go along way with the young players, showing them that EVERYONE in the program is accountable; not just the players...I love Frank!
Apparently the defensive player catching the ball is now pass interference...Where was the short passing game. Seemed like years passed where we would run the ball and get no where the first 2 downs then try and make a third and long. Would have been nice to see some slant and wheel routes to get LT3s confidence up in his passing game. I guess I just have to remember that Taylor's first two years were more about him making plays with his legs then his arm.
If they play like that the rest of the year, we'll be able to absorb LT's growing pains a lot better.
sorry if i didn't approve fast enough.
the chat has a max of 50, we came close to filling. good job.
i approve
and I love that he's that close to a second degree from Tech.
Don't be surprised if JoePa is upset when Bear Bryant doesn't come say hi before the game.
Snark of the week.
keep it up
I am going to be traveling tomorrow and Thursday for work and I have a meeting on Friday so I am going to make my pre-Saturday picks. I could do worse then last week if I go 0-6, otherwise I am going to make a huge surge here. A Luther Maddy surge b/c that guys is going to rip off someone's head in the next few years. Lets just hope it is on the football field.
Okie State - I really hope they have 3 blind refs or more in this game just to see Mike Stoops explode. I am not wishing for any additional injures but seeing him boil is a lot of fun and just one simple false starting call with bring his temperature to about 106 degrees or so. T. Boone could buy the whole state of Arizona if he wanted to and they are about be in some no dry heat.
Missouri - Maybe I will just picks favorites this week. Vontaze Burfict don't care who he tackles whether it be a teammate, coach, old lady or the opponent. I think he is related to Mike Stoops in some fashion. While he may assault several Mizzou players with or without a weapon, a swat team should capture him and allow Mizzou to continue the Pac-12 awful start. The talent picture wanted me to take Arizona St but the more I looked at him, I know those girls are out of reach, just like a win for ASU.
More Cowbell - Utah St should have beaten Auburn last week. Mississippi St will win and by more than seven. So take Auburn if you are betting real-life scratch.
Bama - Penn St is continuously overrated. This is at Happy Valley so that should help them and its not like Alabama plays at places like Tennessee, Florida or LSU so I am sure it will be a big surprise to them. Don't be surprised if JoePa is upset when Bear Bryant doesn't come say hi before the game.
ECU - Not to win but to cover. Cam Newton II needs to grow a lot between the App St game and this game. He should improve but he is still an unknown. The D looked better which is a good sign and we should win this game but I can't stop thinking about 2008.
Utah - Welcome to the Pac12/16. USC slept walk through the Minnesota game and I doubt they are awake now. Once again, Utah should cover and not win but they should by psyched up for the game as the newest and least respected member of the vaunted Pac12/16.
This weeks picks were brought to you by Stella Artois in a can. It is my go to beer from my ghetto market when they don't have any other pilsners around. I a very excited for the non 9:00am start tomorrow. It guarantees that I will have my first Rogers Pilsner prior to kick-off and that is never a bad thing. Go Hokies.
You can always search for it at justin.tv
nice.
kickoff ... i can't count that first game. sorry.
again
Not sure I get those channels, have to check the twitter.
Here are the TV listings from HokieSports.
http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20110907aaa.html
If that fails just check Phreak's feed tomorrow morning and you should be all set.
https://twitter.com/#!/VTPhreak4evr/status/112195053946023936
Does anyone know any sites that stream the games? I'm down in Raleigh and the ACC network is showing NCSU-Wake. Doesn't look like ESPN3 is streaming it either.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Heh, I was thinking about doing a "butt pirate" joke but wound up with not enough time this week...
pasting it here too:
The right questions have finally been asked that forced Weaver to answer the real issue: We don't want to leave the ACC as is, but if things changed...he all but said we won't stay around in a watered-down league if given the chance to move onto something more relevant in the near future:
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/would-virginia-tech-leave-acc-it-depends
That forced Weaver to answer the real question: We don't want to leave the ACC as is, but if things changed...he all but said we won't stay around in a watered-down league if given the chance to move onto something more relevant in the near future.
Thankyewverymuch!
Did he bench press 420 while running the 4.45? That would be cool...and probably not out of the question for him.
there's an ass pirate joke in there somewhere.
Even if his roommate abandoned him, shouldn't one of his bro's be able to pick up some McChickens for him? I can't imagine "fratstar" isn't the most popular kid on campus
Is how much the hypo meter has fallen. I wasn't sold on LT after App St and fully realize how green he is now. Jarrett Boykin did drop two consecutive balls which was disheartening and that INT wasn't all his fault. The WR needs to come back for those. However, in my birds eye view at dowdy-ficklen there were many high and away catches that needed be made. That Danny Coale grab was astonishing. At least LT kept the turnovers to a minimum and can absolutely drive his body forward. When he can make plays while rolling out will be that difference maker as shown by the missed opportunity in the third when he rolled right and had Boykin open but couldn't connect.
The OL however, is up to snuff. I loved the protection but failed to see too much finish with the run blocking. Nonetheless ECU wanted to win BADLY. That defense was ready for a ground and pound often having 7 or 8 in the box. DW didn't look flashy but the man still got 138. Love it.
I know I'm captain pessimism but just some scary things I can see us working on going forward. That also means you Imoh I mean Hosley. Woof on PR yesterday.
Oh and defense ummm, sorry for having to be the back pack and thanks.