Because we're all Sunday morning quarterbacks.
Have you had your fill of conference realignment, sneaker deal, and AI content? Good news, Fall Camp has started and we can actually start having off-the-rails conversations directly related to the football program.
As always my summary notes:
Mike Farrell's speculation on a 3 24-team Super Conference CFB layout.
Realignment-a-world-with-three-super-conferences
Practice opened up today boys and girls!! I've never had luck embedding a tweet, but Wells had a smooth pass to Lane! Also does anyone know why it seems certain players are wearing a helmet on top of their helmets, seems like it could be heavy.
There is buzz about Clemson ,free shoes university, Washington and Oregon getting invites to the big1g. The ACC will be officially a dumpster fire without these 2 in football.
🧡 pic.twitter.com/uLNJh6S4LT— Jesse Hanson (@jessehanson72) July 27, 2023
The Colorado Board of Regents special meeting agenda tomorrow?An action item on "Athletics operations" pic.twitter.com/NH2ktn2zHk— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) July 26, 2023
I know we rarely learn anything new from this annual event but figured this would be a good place to post content from the ACC kickoff.
At the very least there tend to be good interviews.
Hokies are on the stage at 12:45pm
Next stop, Charlotte 🙌#ThisIsHome | 📰: https://t.co/55iFWwTjm7 pic.twitter.com/KVZxxFsg4D— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) July 18, 2023
Starting a thread to share season previews, mostly from outlets/media member that I enjoy. So far we have:
Split Zone Duo: ACC Preview
Rule Changes for the 2023 College Football Season
Goals:
1. Keep the game moving (pace of play, reduce the number of plays per game).
2. Ensure consistency in officiating the game clock.
A fun though exercise I stole from Reddit (no shame).
If VT started the season 6-0, where would they be ranked in the polls?
As a reminder, our schedule looks as follows
Home vs ODU
Home vs Purdue
Away at Rutgers
Away at Marshall
Home vs Pitt
Away at Florida State
Obviously, it depends on how well the rest of the teams on our schedule do, but I would estimate that 6-0 VT with a win at FSU would be in the top 15- maybe 13ish.
Hokies are #33 in list. Can't say I like or get the design for us (supposed to be a Turkey head???), although the subtle feather pattern in the maroon base is slick. Jayhawks and Trojans are probably the best, Baylor not bad. GT the most interesting from the ACC. TCU Horned Frogs is kinda cooI, but don't think many of the raised designs would pass muster for wear or safety. What do y'all think?
College Football Helmets Re-Imagined by AI
NCAA.com reporting that over the last 3 years, Tennessee has commited 18 Level I violations, encompassing over 200 individual infractions, involving recruiting rules violations and direct payments to prospects, current players, and families.
Additionally, there are four more level 1 unethical conduct violations involving former employees of impermissable inducements and benefits totaling about $60,000
First time post, so bear with me if anything is messed up. This is an excellent interview with Adam Breneman where Coach Pry goes more in depth on everything he has been saying since he arrived. Might not learn anything new, but it adds a lot of context. Enjoy!
Just now on youtube live
Virginia Tech lands major in-state prospect in Top247 Keylen Adams, from @BrianDohn247 @brodie3x #Hokieshttps://t.co/TgSUdnQd09— VTScoop247 (@VTScoop247) July 13, 2023
https://dailyprogress.com/sports/jay-woolfolk-leaving-virginia-football-...
This shouldn't be a surprise after looking what his future is a better fit for. He has been very limited in spring and summer football. Has played well during UVA World Series run. Will likely be high draft pick if he stays with it. But this really hurts UVA football.
Was the front runner after last season to take over the starting job from Armstrong. Now it's transfer from Monmouth with backups of true freshmen and 2 redshirt freshmen
Article starts on page 26, but turning to page 29, Bruce didn't hold back when talking about Fuente and Coach Pry
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/07/08/top-stories/former-nu-football-...
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/7/8/23788239/daily-northwestern-allege...
Aside from Fitzgerald's suspension, other measures included no more preseason practices off campus in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a new locker room monitor who won't report to Fitzgerald or his staff.
New York's modification to its #NIL law, which takes effect immediately, says that the NCAA can't even open an investigation concerning a school in NY for involvement in an athlete's NIL.I'm sure the NCAA is thrilled with this. pic.twitter.com/IoVXqMPODe— Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) July 4, 2023
The wild west is about to get even messier.
