Bitter blog - Countdown to the ACC Kickoff, No. 4: Bucky Hodges
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Football Forum
Because we're all Sunday morning quarterbacks.
The ACC Sports Journal Predicts a Virginia Tech-Clemson ACCCG in 2015
I would not be disappointed by this season.
The ACC Sports Journal predicts a pretty good season for Clemson. pic.twitter.com/NHmR8EDliJ— Larry Williams (@LarryWilliamsTI) July 16, 2015
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Washington Post Story on Tim Settle's VT Acceptance
Former VT beat writer Mark Giannatto wrote a terrific story detailing Tim Settle's efforts to gain eligibility in today's Washington Post. It is pretty shameful that teams seem to have pulled their offers to the kid. I am glad the Hokie coaching staff honored their commitment and I am thrilled that Tim will have an opportunity to get a world class college education while dominating the trenches for the Hokies. This is a must read story.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2015/07/15/ston...
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Michigan just got PAID
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2015...
New Michigan Nike deal worth $169 million, 15.4 mil per year. Nike's next highest contract is 4.4 mil per year to FSU. The crazy part? Nike was the LOWEST bidder.
The new wave of athletic gear contracts are going to be crazy with this setting the bar. Lets hope VT times it right and capitalizes.
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Your-All Time College Football Team
Rules- you had to see them play.
QB- Michael Vick
Tailback- Shaun Alexander
Fullback- Jerome Bettis
Wide Receiver-Randy Moss (and it isn't close)
Wide Receiver- Tory Holt
Tight End- Jeremy Shockey (hate writing this, but he was so good)
Offensive Tackle- Jonathan Odgen (maybe the best player on this list)
Guard- Alan Faneca
Center- Jake Grove
Guard- Steve Hutchinson
Offensive Tackle- Orlando Pace
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Bitter blog - Countdown to the ACC Kickoff, No. 5: Injury luck
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"Suspended Virginia Tech running back serving house arrest" (Roanoke Times)
link to the article online
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Tyrod Taylor "Player to Watch" in Buffalo
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VT - National Title Darkhorse
Hype Train Engage!
For those of you who don't venture outside the safety blanket of TKP:
http://www.gobblercountry.com/2015/7/14/8955979/virginia-tech-national-title-contender
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Ekanem and Nicolas named to the Lombardi watch list
The watch lists keep on coming
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Bitter blog - Countdown to the ACC Kickoff, No. 6: Frank Beamer
By: Andy Bitter
on July 14, 2015, 10:04 AM
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OT: Enter Sandman
Last song I heard this morning coming into work on the radio, not gonna deny my car might have been swerving a bit as I was jumping up and down in my seat. Its a sign, gonna be a great year. GO HOKIES!
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Best Single Game Performance by a VT Player
The top 10 plays in VT history got me thinking about this, but what would be the top single game performance a VT player has ever had? I'm thinking:
- Logan Thomas 2011 against Miami - 23/25 passing, the two incompletions being a dropped screen by David Wilson and a throwaway
- Darren Evans in 2008 against MD
- Tyrod in the 2010 ACC Championship
Honorable Mentions:
- Dadi in 2013 against Pitt?
- Macho in 2007 against Clemson?
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Tim Settle tweets that he is "officially a Hokie!"
Tim Settle just tweeted that his is officially a Hokie and will be reporting for fall camp.
Officially a HOKIE , Can't wait to be with my teammates in August #HokieNation— Tim Settle (@tim_settle) July 13, 2015
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FSU Coach Jimbo Fisher Imposes Bar Ban
Since FSU has been in the news lately, we'd best stay current...
Probably a good idea on his part, but depending on the duration of said ban, I know I wouldn't be happy if I was a responsible football player of age looking to hang out with friends on a non-football weekend at a bar. Then again, the writer makes a good point. The problem isn't the bars, its the players.
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Gus Malzahn forgot about Bud Foster
Auburn's Gus Malzahn on new DC Will Muschamp: "The best defensive mind in all of football, not just college football"— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) July 13, 2015
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Top 10 Plays in VT Football History
VT Athletics is counting down to the upcoming season with some Top 10 lists in video form. This week is the Top 10 plays (or sequences of plays) in VT history. Here's the video:
So what does everyone think? Correct order? Missing any?
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Marshawn Williams looking to play in 2015- Interview with Hokiesports.com
Marshawn Williams tells Hokiesports that he is 85% and almost running full speed with "nothing serious" pain-wise.
http://www.hokiesports.com/football/huddle/
I still would like to see Williams and McKenzie both redshirted with Coleman, Edmunds, and McMillian all coming off strong spring practice seasons.
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Bitter blog - Countdown to the ACC Kickoff, No. 7: Pass rushers
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"Talented Fuller brothers aim to inspire at their first family football camp" (Baltimore Sun)
found this courtesy of Andy Bitter through his Sunday links: link
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