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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
