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Sweet. Proud to be an American with Shane Beamer at the helm!
Gotta love those campaign advisers!
Joe- I think you bring up some very valid points and criticisms. Much like you I have become truly jaded and at best cynical when it comes to VT's O-line production. Over the last few years we have seen them get worked and eaten alive by superior d-lines time and time again (see LSU in '07- best example...pure domination- I was so pissed but amazed and in awe at the same time of Miles D-line and our O-line looking freggin' clueless). If we want to compete offensively on the national stage it begins with improving the trench play. To be honest I see a talented o-line but one that lacks a real key component...size. Look at what Stanford (still smarting) did to these guys in the Orange Bowl- I mean Stanford, really? THEIR D-line seemingly outweighed our O-line by tons. This is an issue that needs to be addressed as quickly as possible. Though I love O-linemen who can get after it on sweeps and lead the way it doesn't really matter when the opposing DT/NG/DE requires a double team or a blitzing OLB destroys a G/T like a mack truck going through a particle board sheet of fake wood.
In terms of LT3 I am really looking forward to seeing how he develops particularly against this schedule. The Spring Game and practice sessions seemed incredibly encouraging and with O'Cain's teaching he has the potential to light up some defenses in the ACC. But like I said in the above paragraph it all begins with the O-line. Get that issue addressed (and Benedict was a hell of a start by the way) and we may really have something special with this team over the next few years. Unfortunately these receivers are seniors and probably won't fill that trophy case in Merriman. They will be the true strength of the offense just like the corps in '06 and '07.
Running the table in the ACC/OOC is not out of the question, particularly seeing as how UNC is losing players left and right while facing some truly stiff penalties from the NC two A. In the division they are the greatest threat. Miami though on the up and up still should be a 'w' since they're coming the 'Burg and they have their own issues (reminds of the 'U' of old- immensely talented but hardly motivated while some can't stay out of jail/academic trouble or both). UVA is still light years away from being remotely a threat and GT is breaking in a new QB so I don't see many issues there though it should be a great game as usual. I think we gotta be careful with Duke this year though. Seemingly the game gets closer and closer most years since we joined the ACC (minus '05 when Vick abused their defense in more ways than one) and I got a feeling they could shock the world either against the Canes, Heels, or, god forbid, us. I do see them extending their winning streak over UVA (hahahahaha...priceless).
LT3 should be amongst the ACC's best new QB's, Wilson will destroy some chicken sandwiches at Chick-Fil-A on Sundays and Saturday mornings before, during and after games while the D will step up- I have no doubt about this particularly after the horrific showing in the Orange Bowl. Bud will coach 'em up and with that talent it should be an intimidating unit for all opponents. Also Jayron Hosley will be the nations' top corner much like Jimmy Williams was in '05 when no one threw to his side of the field. I can honestly see that happening this year and Fuller stepping up big during some games.
Prediction: not too sure. Said 10-2 in other posts and Coastal Champs but the more I see the more I like (assuming the O-line FINALLY steps up). Could be 11-1/12-0 like year and if we play FSU for ACC Championship anything could happen. Both would be top 7 and have an outside shot at NCG (lets not kid ourselves- 1 loss SEC/Pac-12 team would go over an undefeated VT team in current pro-SEC/ESPN format. Would need both favorites to lose. Only FSU could really make a claim due to preseason hype going over either). Maybe Fisher will have a 'Beamer Curse'? How sweet would that be?
the rest of you are commies.
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I'm impressed that Shane uses words like penultimate!
'Lil Wang stuck I see :)
...I thought Chick-fil-a was closed on Sunday...?
That Case Wouldn't Be Empty If Dad Brought Me In 5 Years Ago
Hello, my name is Shane Beamer and I am currently the Associate Head Coach and Running Backs coach for Virginia Tech football. I was hoping I could count on your vote for assistant coach of year and best ACC recruiter of year. If so I promise to continue bringing in top-end talent to Blacksburg and also pledge to continue growing a winning atmosphere around the program. With my views and policies we will bring in Four Star players on a regular basis while considering three and two star talent as solid but not the penultimate goal in recruitment much like some of my predecessors. I will also bring fresh ideas and new perspective on old issues, such as filling that empty case or bringing home another ACC Championship. The experience I gained while representing the University of South Carolina will serve me well in this new and much more important position. Thank you.
The Beamer and Beamer Campaign 2011 approves this message.
...like Bucky Hodges in 2013.
I feel sorry for Earl Wolff... What has to be the biggest highlight of his collegiate career comes on the coattails (pardon the pun) of Ryan Williams.
... When I said that I wanted you to 'tear up the turf' this year, I didn't mean literally.
When I saw it happening live all I kept thinking to myself was, "he's really going to drag him into the endzone." Then it was just maniacal laughter.
I'll never forget that play. It was Earl Wolff from N.C. State. I've attached the link below:
Re-enjoy.
is when you realize we're now the only team from the Coastal to have ever won the championship since expansion, in addition to (technically) three-peat defending champions.
Hooray for asterisks!
I think I sharted.
how many 5* recruits does it take to put in a light bulb?
Did I remember to put the load of laundry in the dryer? I'm going to have to redo the rinse cycle. Crap.
By god, that surely looks like the next head coach of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
He's got a little Coach Taylor air about him. East Dillon Coach Taylor. I dig it.
With everyone prognisticating via the crystal ball this year I think many fail to see the glaring issue that faces a reloading team. That would be mistakes. LT is not exactly freshly removed from the wrapping but he still needs some time in the sun to solidify. These first four OOC games I believe are the litmus test to how the rest of the year will go. I would love to see a curb stomping through each and every one of these but sadly I am not sold. I hate to play devils advocate here but its needed in light of all this hype. We are likely favorites in a majority if not all of our games this year and think we can do it but on D we absolutely have to minimize big play threats. Too many teams ran through our loosely gaped D-line last year. As well, albeit mobile I don't think LT can alleviate the O-line's miscues with a 16 yard ballet recital on a key 3rd down. This year will begin and end in the trenches. Losing Carmichael stings but the secondary is always well coached by Coach Gray. Fuller will have to pick up the slack as mentioned because coaches and QB's alike will think twice before lobbing it up to Jayron "ballhawk" Hosley. Talent is there, and probably some of the best we've had in many integral positions. Now, its how well the Lines solidify into a solid unit respectively. If they do the LT/DW/receiving corps can eat up defenses while our D-line holds the running game long enough to allow pressure and turnovers.
I wanted along with you and other Hokie faithful's to just watch this year play out as a springboard for the next but it looks like that luxury isn't provided.