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Tuten already turning heads in Jacksonville
https://blackandteal.com/it-took-just-one-day-of-jaguars-training-camp-f...
The Jacksonville Jaguars must sort out their running back room in training camp. Rookie Bhayshul Tuten ensured on the first day that he'll get ample consideration for the top spot on the depth chart.
Garry Smith of the Florida Times-Union reports that Tuten broke off a handful of big runs, adding that the rookie routinely showcased his top-notch speed to start training camp
I'll be at camp Friday and one day next week to see in person how he is doing.
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With Doak Campbell renovations nearing completion - FSU announces reduction of 12k seats in new capacity
Long story short, FSU went through a $265m renovation of Doak last year to gut one sideline to install a series of lower suites. The updates have now been finalized and come with a reduction of seating capacity that takes the stadium from around 80k capacity to 67k, slightly more than Lane.
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Solid Verbal VT season Preview
It's season preview SZN!
The analysis was mid at best, but Dan and Ty (1) are high on the Hokies (like... 8ish wins high) and (2) shouted TKP/French's article on Seifkis so ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN!!!
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Kirby Smart: Its not fair that the SEC doesn't control who is invited to the playoff
Kirby Smart on 9-game SEC schedule:"I don't think we saw value in adding 9 more losses to our league last year, in terms of the way they picked the (Playoff) teams."If we are going to play a 9th game, we need the right people making the right decisions in terms of who goes... pic.twitter.com/rBHSnoO2HJ— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) July 15, 2025
So fucking sick and tired of the SEC narrative. These assholes can't break away and form their own national championship fast enough.
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UVA AD maybe the only non-delusional Hoo
"You have to invest in football, because that drives, that is the engine, as we've said over and over again, that is the engine," Williams said. "Without a clear investment in football that is visible, then, whether it's conference realignment or media rights or television deals or sponsorships, if you don't invest in the primary driver of this entire industry, then you're sending a message that you're you don't want to be a part of a national landscape moving forward, and we certainly want to be a part of the national landscape moving forward, and that starts with a proven track record of investing in the primary revenue driver."
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NCAA '26 Rankings
Who's ready to play as @HokiesFB in EA College Football 26? 🙋#ThisIsHome | #GoHokies pic.twitter.com/QIqCFKxmMR— Triumph NIL (@Triumph_NIL) July 1, 2025
RImac is the only player that is in the Top 100 of all players.
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Tuten signs rookie contract with Jags
pic.twitter.com/XxEKb3wXjZ— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 25, 2025
Really looking forward to seeing him take reps this season. Got to shout out to him at season ticket holder rookie mini camp then again at OTA'S 2 weeks ago. Letting him know Hokies down here are excited.
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Hokies flip 3 star Rutgers commit Tyrell Simpson
BREAKING: 3⭐️ OT Tyrell Simpson has flipped his commitment from Rutgers to Virginia TechThe 6-7 310 tackle from Leland, N.C. originally pledged to Rutgers on May 31"It's closer to home and I have a great relationship with the coaches."Story: https://t.co/sq28H2GaBw pic.twitter.com/wiZKW6v5pN— Kolby Crawford (@kolby_crawford) June 23, 2025
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Ryan Day is Dreaming
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Finally, optimism! 5 Bold Way-early predictions
Virginia Tech Football: Five Bold Way Too Early Expectations for the 2025 Season
Fifth the most likely, 1st the boldest.
5. Under 115 rushing ypg allowed
4. Hokies lead the ACC in total sacks
3. 3 All-ACC Hokies offensive players
2. 425+ ypg
1. Kyron Drones 3:1 TD/Int ratio
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Elijah Brooks selected by Houston Texans for Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
Not sure if this is a full time gig next season so we are searching for a running backs coach or if this is like a developmental assignment. In reading other articles it seems like it's a summertime position.
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Four VT kickoff times Announced
Chick Fil A kickoff USCe at Atlanta 3PM August 31st on ESPN
Home opener against Vandy- Saturday Sep 6 at 730pm on ACC network
home against ODU -Saturday Sep 13 at 7pm on ACC network
home against Cal- - Friday Oct 24th at 730pm on ACC network
Three primetime games already- lots of tailgating time!
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Enter Sandman - Its in the Game
CFB 26 trailer pic.twitter.com/0DpmJwUXCu— Is EA Sports College Football 26 Out (@IsItOutEa) May 29, 2025
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Virginia Tech ranked 18th best college football program of the 2000s by The Athletic
Who's the best college football program of the 2000's? Ranking the top 25
Kinda wild to not have Bama at 1, but I guess I see their methodology if they are favoring consistency throughout. The Saban era didn't start until 2007 and they didn't win a natty until 2009, so that would skew the whole first decade of the 2000's against them.
As a Hokie fan it's nice to see our name in the top 25, but it also stings a bit knowing how far we've fallen since.
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Jeffrey Eaton hired as Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning
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Prior stops at Miami (22-24), Oregon (19-21), Purdue (17-19), and UNLV (15-16).
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ACC Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2025
This was posted in a free online story from Athlon. Just the comments re: UVA and VT below, entire article can be found here: https://athlonsports.com/college-football/acc-coaches-talk-anonymously-a...
Virginia
"These guys are in trouble, and most everyone expects there to be a staff change at the end of the season or earlier."
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Top 5 all time players
Its offseason. I had a hit from the vape and I came across Shady McCoy doing this for shitt https://www.youtube.com/shorts/697DlErQ5p0
I got to thinking: who are ours?
I posit this:
- MV7
- Bruuuuuuuuce
- KJ
- Tyrod
- Jake Grove
It seems like I am thoroughly disrespecting Antonio Freeman, Kam Chancellor, Wilson, Williams, and DHall (ugh)
Discuss.
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UT and Vandy could get kicked from SEC if they opt-in to new Tennessee State Law
I just read an interesting article regarding a newly enacted state law in Tennessee that would give universities in the state immunity from antitrust lawsuits by athletes/others, and shift any liability to the NCAA itself. Apparently the SEC is requiring its schools to sign a "Loyalty Pledge" stating that they will opt-out of any legislation similar to the one in Tennessee, or risk getting kicked out of the conference. It will be interesting to see who blinks first here.
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DeAngelo Hall donates $16.7M to Lane Renovation project
In a historic gesture of generosity and unwavering loyalty, former Virginia Tech football standout DeAngelo Hall has donated $16.7 million to his alma mater to support a comprehensive renovation of Lane Stadium. This contribution is among the largest ever made by an individual to Virginia Tech Athletics, underscoring Hall's enduring commitment to the university that launched his illustrious career.
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