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Football Forum
Because we're all Sunday morning quarterbacks.
TKP ESPN College Pick'em Group
The group is back and running (know some have already rejoined).
If you want to join or rejoin. Search for "TheKeyPlay" under group directory. It's a private group so you will need the password.
Group Name: TheKeyPlay
Password: Stick It In (just as written with caps and spaces)
It is a confidence pool. So each week you straight up pick (no spread) the winners of 10 games. Then you rank your confidence in the pick (give 10 points to the pick you are MOST confident in and 1 to the LEAST confident pick). If you are correct you get the number of points you assigned to the pick.
Good luck fellow Hokies!
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New orange lids - sneak peek at pending rebranding?
As many of you are aware, we are in talks with Nike about a potential rebranding of the school down the line, with potential teaks of the logo set we have, to standardize our VT logo, as well as our colors, which will come alongside a new uniform set in 2016 as well as an overhaul of the Merryman complex (which might already be green lit. Not sure about it, but the Hokie Club Facilities page certainly makes it look like its happening). Not sure how many saw the renderings of the Merryman renovations that circulated earlier this year but one thing that really stuck out to me is that orange glow that is prevalent throughout the aesthetic for highlights.
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VT/OSU - Bar in DC
I'm looking for a solid bar in DC to watch the game on Labor day. I know that crossing the river into Virginia gives me a bunch of options, including TKP sponsors, but I'd like to stay closer to home since it's a school night (I'm in NE DC).
Any recommendations?
If not, any other DC Hokies going to be in town and want to create a DC bar? I was thinking about heading to Brookland Pint (the owner is an FSU grad, but only gets competitive when we play), but would probably end up dropping more loot than I can at this moment.
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Don't Expect Ohio State to Announce Its Quarterback Before the Game
Ohio State won't announce a starter at QB prior to Va Tech game.— Brian Bennett (@BennettESPN) August 31, 2015
Both J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones could play against the Hokies: http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2015/08/ohio_state_football_urban....
Meyer said that the quarterback race between J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones is still "very close," so the Buckeyes coaching staff will continue to evaluate through game week
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Tyrod Taylor Starting QB of Bills
According to Jay Glazer the Bills named Tyrod the started!
Bills are going w Tyrod Taylor as their starting a QB— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 31, 2015
Bills have liked Taylor since start of camp, even tho it was open competition— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 31, 2015
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Bud Foster: Virginia Tech defense is " more aggressive and twitchier" than Wisconsin, Bama, Oregon
http://virginiatech.247sports.com/Article/Inside-Look-Bud-Fosters-Plan-39018001
"We're going to do a couple things different, but we're going to match up with them and make sure everyone is accounted for. We've got good corners that played very well against their receivers last year, with the exception of a couple plays, but we matched up very well on the perimeter. It allows you to load the box, and they want to run the ball. "
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Bitter blog - Sunday links: Our college football preview section is finally out
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Hokies make Top 6 For 2016 Blue Chip OL Landon Dickerson
North Carolina offensive tackle Landon Dickerson has narrowed down his top group of schools.
@RivalsFriedman @RyanBartow @MClarkScout pic.twitter.com/9rjTPiRxYG— Landon Dickerson (@Landon_2012) August 29, 2015
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Preparation for the OSU!
Fellow gobblers!!!! Today I have started preparing for next Monday night! I started getting all my tailgate gear together! Made sure all chairs and etc were in working order. And as I type this now, I'm sipping on some homemade bourbon! The ritual has begun for me, what about you other gobblers? Have you started getting things in order? Have you gathered up necessary libations! can't wait to see HOKIENATION loud and proud on Labor Day! Finally I say LETS GO!!!!!!
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Hokies in the NFL: Tyrod Taylor putting on a show
If you aren't watching the NFL network right now, Tyrod Taylor is now 12/13 for 123 yards and a 20 yard TD run.
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Desmond Howard very high on the Hokies this year
Not sure how many of you just caught Game Day this morning, but he picked us to win the ACC this year. Oh and he didn't stop there, he also predicted that we are going to be a toss up decision with TCU to make the playoff.
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JT Barrett named captain of Ohio State among 5 others
Center Jacoby Bowen, JT, Offensive Tackle Taylor Decker, LB Joshua Perry, WR Braxton Miller and S Tyvis Powell.
That about settles that.
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Lousiville to expand football stadium, spending 55 million.
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2015/08/2...
The University of Louisville formally announced Friday that it will begin a $55 million expansion of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium at the north end zone, adding 10,000 chairback seats to create a capacity of 65,000.
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Feel-Good Friday: VT Athletics
The staff behind HokieVision prepared this excellent montage of great moments in VT athletics history:
After a week with some tough news, it's nice to remind ourselves of all the success and good moments that VT has had. Happy Friday, TKP! It's almost football season!
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Something (An orange chrome helmet) is going to be revealed soon
This is from the Beamer Ball Instagram page...
This format is also how they revealed the metallic orange VT helmet before the Western Michigan game. Granted, they did that in the span of 3 hours, not 9 days.
OK, everyone speculate, GO!
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Illinois head coach Tim Beckman fired for forcing players to play through injury
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Collin Carroll discusses how much cash athletes were pocketing in old scholarship system
Former Virginia Tech Long Snapper Carroll breaks down how much he was making while on campus.
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He mentions that as a football player, his "hourly wage" was estimated to be $34.12.
In pure spending money (no food/rent/etc), he estimated roughly 12$ a day just for being a football player.
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CJ Reavis offered by WVU
Just got offered by WVU... Blessed— Cj Reavis (@Veintiuno_Era) August 28, 2015
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Classic quote from 11W
Gotta hand it to poster HUNTINWABBITS, who had this to say about Erika:
As per usual in Miami, Florida, all the talk about Hurricanes is much ado about nothing as they never show up.
Win or lose, at least we can all agree to hate on da U!
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