Because we're all Sunday morning quarterbacks.
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The decision to shut down the 12th Man+ Fund came after the IRS released a memo on June 9, which told NIL collectives their function doesn't fit within the confines of tax-exempt status. The 12th Man+ Fund attempted to reward donors with athletic department points and tax benefits in exchange for donations to provide NIL compensation to athletes.
Quick roster note: VMI LB transfer Stone Snyder is no longer with the team, the #Hokies confirm. He wasn't at media day or practice Tuesday, termed "unavailable" at the time. He arrived in Blacksburg as a walk-on after being a three-time FCS All-American with the Keydets.— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) August 10, 2023
https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-acc-considering-smu-in-addition-to-cal-...
Maybe even more important: The university would arrive at a reduced rate. Employing a rich donor base and a healthy desire to advance to the Power Four level, the university is open to forgoing conference distribution pay for its first several years in a new league. SMU officials held similar conversations with Pac-12 administrators.
That is a very interesting wrinkle that makes it a more tenable situation for current league members.
I noted Clements discussing using more simplistic zone schemes. Some of the Instagram footage from last week showed zone blocking drills, and I noticed the emphasis Ron Crook had on contact points, angles, and maintaining leg drive. On a rep with Kaden Moore, Moore kept his feet moving at contact (with very vocal encouragement from Coach Crook) and had to adjust to the movement of the defender to stay engaged.
I am trying it again. I just so happen to have the afternoon off and VT football blessed us with a live streamed Pry and Friends press conference scheduled for 12:45pm. VT football has completed 2 of their 5 scheduled "mini-camps" and should be getting a better idea of how the depth chart is shaping up for this Fall.
This guy on r/CFB has been ranking the best cfb teams of the last 40 years. His work is very thorough, highly recommend reading.
His intro for VT:
Did not see a current thread and wanted to ask for advice. I have not been to a game in many years; but I am thinking about going to the Pitt game this year.
First question: Is anyone going to have two tickets available?
Second question: Where is the best place to stay? VT is about a seven hour drive, so I may need two nights depending on game time.
Third question: If I buy tickets, where is the best section? I don't mind loud; but I don't want to have beer spilled on me and I don't want to be among a group of rowdy, obnoxious fans.
Thanks, in advance.
Edit to add: If you have tickets, you can contact me at my user name at hotmail.com.
ACC presidents were scheduled to meet tonight to further discuss the league's latest expansion plan, sources tell @YahooSports.Recent Big 12 acquisitions likely ended any Westward expansion plans. The league seriously explored adding 5-7 Pac-12 schools.— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) August 5, 2023
The bi-coastal league had been floated among media members for awhile, and apparently the ACC was actually considering it, but was late to the party.
BREAKING: Oregon & Washington joining Big Ten, becoming latest schools to leave Pac-12; putting Pac-12 future in doubt, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ 👀👀👀https://t.co/FtVKNdjHuD— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 4, 2023
And round and round the realignment carousel goes.
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.
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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.
