Because we're all Sunday morning quarterbacks.
Notes:
Big donation push with the portal officially opening today
Coach Quinn will have dinner with the biggest donor over the next 24 hours
Five new T-shirts available for sale on Triumph for $25 each (along with the Commonwealth Cup coffee mug)
Reiterate APR announcing that he will return to the Hokies
Steve Beck from the Military Bowl joining in a minute
They definitely cut this video short. I think Bitter was asking a question as it ends, so it might get reuploaded. @me if the embed breaks.
Alexa play Enter Sandman https://t.co/CIkm7lFU9h— Military Bowl presented by GoBowling.com (@MilitaryBowl) December 3, 2023
It's long past time to have a discussion about just how much influence ESPN has on the sport. From actively destroying traditions and conferences to build a super SEC to now outright manipulation to exclude an undefeated Power 5 program with a national brand from the college football playoff to make sure the SEC didn't get left out, it's hard to ignore anymore. And, oh wouldn't you know, the program they manipulated is the one program they want to leave the ACC to join the SEC in the future, how convenient.
ESPN has killed the golden goose. You cannot ignore it anymore. They have too much power, they are too influential to the sport.
Forever a Hokie🦃 pic.twitter.com/raZ8JwhU7y— Antwaun Powell-Ryland (@TwaunPowell) December 3, 2023
Best teams or most deserving? Will the committee really block out the SEC?
Let us know which four teams YOU'D pick for the CFP, and which four team you think it will be.
Saw this ALL MAROON EVERYTHING variant of the Oregon unis. This would be my pick for the Hokies Bowl Unis.
But...... 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/yih6ReQXB2— Corey (@disCR3te_3) December 1, 2023
Some big matchups this weekend but a couple of news items that will play into the drama.
FSU QB Rodemaker is doubtful to play in the ACC Championship game. He took a late hit to the head against Florida and is in concussion protocol. If he can't go they will have a freshman starting.
Texas vs Oklahoma State got a secondary story when a dead Longhorn was found on the lawn of frat house with an expletive carved in its hide.
(Fraternity claims the grandparents of a brother asked their grandson to remove an already deceased steer from their farm and this was what they decided to do with it)
Thank You Hokie Nation for everything!! pic.twitter.com/XVuKI76QXh— Quee (@NyqueeH) November 30, 2023
Virginia Tech RB Bryce Duke to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal @VTScoop247 https://t.co/H7sY1FFqV3— EvanGWatkins247 (@EvanGWatkins247) November 30, 2023
Thought he might stay if Tuten left....?
https://www.triumphnilstore.com/shop/p/commonwealth-coffee-mug
Solid marketing
🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/Z2ECVahOVR— Christian Moss (@cmossy_1) November 29, 2023
Your All-ACC Hokies 🤩#ThisIsHome pic.twitter.com/86TTJJz0L7— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) November 28, 2023
With so much talk about the portal addressing weaknesses right off the promising ending to the season, let's not lose focus about identifying who the building blocks are? Who are the guys who we don't want leaving in the portal that this program can build around for the next few years. Who flashed that this year, beyond the portal guys who came in on offense?
Discuss. Who has shown flashes of upside that make them development priorities?
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨Virginia Tech starter Dae'Quan Wright to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, from @EvanGWatkins247 #Hokieshttps://t.co/tcpKWaedw0— VTScoop247 (@VTScoop247) November 28, 2023
Here's how SP+ has fluctuated overtime during the Pry era. In an effort remove the noise, I basically listed the rating for every 3 games (eg; a quarter season).
Thanks, Pete. It wasn't quite as dramatic as the others, but it was a memorable moment. It shows the bond between VT fans and this team.A spectacular return by Tuten who celebrated with hundreds of VT students (on the Scott Stadium hill.)Here's the entire clip ⬇️ https://t.co/5G3ZuDme0m pic.twitter.com/LTSRWE2EJu— Bill Roth (@BillRoth2020) November 27, 2023
The portal opens on December 4th, and the Hokies still trail the big boys, but things are trending positively. I made a $55.17 donation to Triumph in honor of enjoying my film review Sunday so much. I don't have insight on which NIL has the best ROI for getting top players, but if you want to retain good talent and address gaps, before December 4th is the time to contribute.
BLESSED TO BE WCAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR !!! pic.twitter.com/pRvlo8YQZR— BigE (@emmettlaws1) November 26, 2023
Looking forward to him being in Orange and Maroon.
He and Chanz Wiggins will also represent at the Under Armour All American game.
