Who: Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3, 1-1 ACC) vs. Syracuse Orange (3-4, 0-3 ACC)
When: Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 12:30 PM EDT
Where: Blacksburg, Virginia | Lane Stadium (65,632)
Watch/Listen: RSN / Virginia Tech IMG
Spread: VT -3.5
Weather: 58°F, Partly Cloudy
Series: The Hokies are 8-10 all-time against Syracuse, but 6-2 at home.
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LETS GO!!!!
Hokies!
HOKIES!
Haven't felt this disinterested ever. Still gonna hope we snap out of it and pound the Orange into submission today
Will just be on the radio broadcast after daughter's swim meet ends. Hope the team can pull it back together and right the ship. Running out of time fast.
Good luck! Those fall club swim meets can be brutal on parents and swimmers.
Thanks. Up at 5-something AM. Hoping Tech's offense can do enough to keep me awake. I've already fallen asleep during 1 game this year.
Oh man I do not miss those at all. My dad use to sleep in the car until my first event haha
I'm not interested in the Fu philosophy.
Jesus we are 8-10 all time against Syracuse. Even if fuente pulls the upset we will still be under .500, that is crazy
For whatever reason, they're generally a tougher challenge for us than they should be.
And let's not get started talking about the Carrier Dome.
I'm glad today's game is at our house.
Why am I watching this game? I'm a glutton for Punishment😂
"A tiny flicker of hope".
Come for the sweet throwback unis, stay for the lower than average football.
Same
Same reason I went to all those Big East basketball games, the Hokies!
Fair😂
Hope springs eternal!
I don't feel great about today, but I feel a lot better than I would if this game was in NY.
Blacked out in my area so I can't even watch it. But don't expect anything other than an L.
yeah, me too. not on youtube tv. anybody know how to stream it?
Yeah I got optimistic when I saw it was on ESPN3, but I'm blacked out in SC
Blacked out in Blacksburg ESPN.
I was able to load my vpn app onto my Firestick and changed it to NY. So I can see it now. (NordVPN)
Pleasantly surprised by turnout especially by students.
Blacked out in Wilmington NC... WTF?
None of the games on ESPN3 for me have ever been blacked out...but this one is? What gives???
It's blacked out for me on ESPN app. I live in NoVa. Anyone know a workaround?
Firstrowsports...may have pop ups but at least I can watch on my ipad
Sportsurge works pretty well too.
Thanks I finally got one of the streams to work but it wasn't easy. I think I'm going to need to run a virus scanner now too LOL.
Any stream in particular? I feel like I'm surfing the DarkWeb.
LOL the one that finally worked for me was on 6streams.tv but I think these sites were designed to try and get you to click on something that will infect your computer with malware. Use with caution. I would run it from a virtual machine or a chromebook or something that you can isolate.
It's on MASN in DC area
Uniforms look sharp out there on the field. Solid maroon helmet also looks way better.
I disagree, I think the straight maroon is too bland. These unis are ok-I didn't watch when these were the unis back in the day-but there's no pop. I think the white facemasks with the stripe give the whole thing a huge pop.
Is this game on tv in Fairfax? My ESPN app says it's blacked out
MASN if you have cable
So most of y'all don't have any cable or not have RSN package?
YouTubeTV has tons of RSN's but not a single one is showing the game.
I have tried YTTV and comcast logins to espn... no dice. what a joke.
Watching the Michigan Northwestern game streaming on Fox Sports in 4k HDR and my god it looks good. What are the garbage broadcasts we've been getting?
And the game is blacked out, probably better so we don't have to watch tbh
So glad we're wearing the awesome throwback jerseys and so many people can't even watch
Thomas isn't a bad running option so far.
That might have been one of the best drives we have had all year.
Blacked out in SW Florida.... well, pool and bourbon time....
Baileys RSN has it on xfinity.
Eh, oh well. I enjoyed the float time while listening to the UC-Navy game. Havent even looked for our score yet (obviously am going to now)
I have absolutely no way to watch this game.
...and I'm perfectly ok with that.
I don't know how we feel about streams from dubious sources, but Sportsurge has some working stream options if you wanted to try there.
What a joke. Can't watch on HULU, can't watch on YouTube, ESPN app? Nope. Paid for ESPN+ and still nothing.
FUMING right now. Literally the same text I just sent to my brother
That was one of the most complete offensive drives I've seen from this offense in a LONG time. Good mix of run and pass with a variety of ways of doing it. Let's see how it goes when it's not scripted
Best drive since UNC
Admit it, you're just messing with all of us folks who can't watch it.
serious question here:
why can't we just do that every time
We should just schedule Syracuse defense for every game
Good start, score on first possession....
Looks like something has definitely changed for the offense. Burmeister keeping on the read option. And they throw to the TE for the TD.
Firstrowsports....BB3 to Delilius for a TD
I love these jerseys btw
Why is Malachi Thomas the first running back to get consistent carries on a drive in week 8 of the 2021 season?
If we look like that all game and we don't make these jerseys permanent then fire everyone
We'll have to see where we land with TOP first
Well, their scripted first series went well. Let's see what happens if Syracuse makes some adjustment.
Who is the RB Thomas? Where is Blackshear? Holston?
Was the opening drive scripted?
Can't get this game? So odd. ESPN3 was supposed to be good for me
These jerseys look absolutely incredible on the broadcast. If these aren't permanent at some point someone needs to be fired
TurnOVER!!!
Crap..
I'm already gonna be drinking so I guess it doesn't hurt to comment on just how AMAZING these jerseys look
It's fucking embarrassing that we seem to be playing as good as we look, yet the vast majority of the home audience can't watch.
All of the networks that show it according to the acc website are northeast...
Are you the internet mob?
If that mob consists of most of the entirety of the Southeastern United States, aka: their primary viewing area who can't watch, then sure. Oh hey it me.
The fuck is with blackouts? You want LESS viewers?
We need a stop on this drive.. keep the momentum.
defensive failure!
Wow that was terrible....He was untouched on that TD
Well this is fun. Offense finally shows up and defense decides to stay in the locker room
Fuckin terrible
Is this game available on any streaming service? I can't seem to find it.
31 was useless on that TD.
Did not play his responsibility. Took himself out of the play.
Guess Malachi is RB1 now
Our best offensive play, the broken play were BB3 runs
malachi thomas Is a true freshman. Strange he's getting so much playing time but also nice to see us actually try something different and use some of those 10 scholarships
Good news is I am mad at Whit instead of the twam right now and cant watch
Blame Swofford
I miss Khalil Herbert! :-(
Herbert breaking runs with these uniforms would have given me major Lee Suggs flashbacks.
how was that not a catch?
This will stand.
Might be incomplete by an asscheek lol
Edit: I'll take it
Dang, that's an awesome overturn.
hell yea, he was clearly inbounds and clearly made a catch!
Where was this run blocking earlier this month?
Pussy Touchdown Undenied
Ah yes, the shootout we all expected is happening /s
I find myself with a lot of mixed feelings watching this. We look great in these uniforms, the players are playing hard and with great effort, and it's always great when the Hokies get a win. However, I have a feeling this will also cool Fuente's seat a bit with a win today. We always play like garbage and when Fu is on the verge of getting canned he pulls out just enough to save his job. Rinse repeat same thing next year. Ugh.
Ok is French calling plays? Power, power, power.....surprise it works!
The defense is not getting pentation. This will hurt us later in the game.
I tried. Can't find it on streaming or on radio in Richmond. Whatever. Back to house projects
96.1fm in richmond
VPN to make the internet think you are in Seattle, use FIL cable login on ESPN.
How about...I don't have to do this bs. I live in Richmond. I should be able to watch my regional teams.
You can download the VT Athletics App on your phone and listen to the broadcast
Gotta force these guys to throw...good stop!
Better throw, that screen play would have been a much bigger gain
Tough call to make on the Blackshear "catch". He had control...
Terrible throw but way to snag by Blackshear
Despite the offensive success, Burmeister just isn't accurate enough. Ironic with Fuente and Cornelson that their chronic issue is QB
O-line was blocking themselves... not the Orange
We're going the wrong direction
Clements just got beat on the sack
Don't worry-Corny with a double reverse on 2 & 8 to insure a 3 & long-he just picks shit out of a hat I swear
He continues to be a terrible situational play-caller...and well...OC in general.
thats a lot of empty
Good adjustments by Ham!
This offensive line is softer than baby shit. 2 straight drives that have been completely derailed by their inability to block anyone
Peter Moore, what a punt!
I think last year was a mirage for the OL, they looked better because they had an NFL RB playing behind them...not because they were good.
Are you forgetting the 1st Rounder at LT?
And 2 O-line guys that transferred out.
Our biggest problem on offense is QB play
The oline is weak on the blitz and there doesn't seem to be a quick passing scheme to counter it.
For those wondering a VPN cannot trick the ESPN app on mobile. The app requires gps location sharing to work. Therefore, you need to use a VPN on a desktop or other method where your GPS location is not being shared.
44 is having a bad game so far.
Strong has to look for the ball
Wth D
Let's see if we actually try and move the ball next drive.
we won't per usual, Fuente's gonna run out the clock
Pathetic defense. You can't give up a methodical 99 yd drive.
Defense can't handle a running QB
Wow! Sweet!!!!!
we just gave up a 99 yard TD drive.....
Beamer ball
It still lives....sometime! GO HOKIES
There we go! That reminded me of Vincent Fuller returning it all the way.
99.5 yard drive, let me show you my shocked face!
The people who want JHam as HC right now
Just came in to check the score (I swore I wasn't going to today) and we just gave up a 99 yard drive? Time to go mow the back 40 I guess.....
Special Teams!
Hey at least we got our two points lol
Blackshear doing a pretty good Herbert impersonation.
all that for nothing
EDIT: I mean I guess a FG is nice
I'll take the kick
Come on don't play this ultra-loose defense.
Ok two minor, minor nitpicks on the uniforms. Overall they are perfect but two minor details. One, the orange is closer to Syracuse bright orange and should be burnt orange. Like maybe a shade brighter than Texas orange. Two, the orange sleeve numbers are a bit too small. The originals covered most of the sleeve.
I hope they do a Jersey auction on these. I told my wife I will cash in investments to buy one. She was okay with that.
There is no consistency in this squad...Offense has pulse, D shits the bed
Actually, they're fairly consistent at alternating bad days.
The defense is not getting it done today.
Of course
2 min defense needs some work
Looks like Waller is out.
giving up many 20+ yd plays is killing us
That was a given and the D had know clue.
Looks like Syracuse tried to be slick on that play, but our guys picked up on it.
What?!?!?!??!
Dammit. Fu iced himself yet again
What the fuck. Complete vibes of calling a timeout during the liberty loss. What the hell Fuente
Edit: upon further review Fuente is right that these refs totally botched the substitution. ACC refs are the worst.
this is how you don't clock manage
Are you kidding me?!?!??
Fuente is an idiot
Actually, he turned out to be right about that one.
Fu is a fucking idiot
Edit: Upon further review, it was the right call for the timeout. My bad.
This is one of the most bizarre ends of a half I have seen. Well, heard at least as just listening to the radio.
this is two bad teams playing football right now
#poorcoaching
Led by two bad head coaches
Two coaches comepeting in ineptitude
turn the heat up
I have no clue what the fuck just happened to end the half. That was the weirdest ending to a half I think I've ever seen
Saved by the pole.
Edit: substitution snafu makes more sense, but why not just leave your goal line defense out there regardless at that point.
Man Fu really shows some fire when his job is on the line. Maybe wherever he goes next he should not be on a contract but just game to game. They might win the playoff.
What a shit show
That... was the most interesting sequence I've seen in a while.
We stuff them on a run which would have ended the half, but we also called timeout which nullified the play.
Then they doink a 19-yd field goal.
Justin Fuente is coaching against Dino Babers.
What's going on?
ACC Football.
Two coaches with awful clock management. Both blew it.
LMAO.
What a fantastic display of bad coaching to end the half. Dino throwing up all over himself to blow a chance to take the lead. Fuente feeling jealous and calls that needless timeout to get in on the action. Then Cuse blows the gimmie FG anyway.
It's not possible in CFB, but it'd be fitting if this game ended in a limp noodled tie.
At least his explanation made sense
This staff is BAD. Clock management is bad, opponent scouting/analytics is bad, in game adjustments are bad, recruiting is bad, player development is bad... Is there anything they do well?
calling timeouts at the worst possible times?
saying GRIT GRIT GRIT?
Equipment manager seems to be doing ok
We send lots of players to the Transfer Portal...oh, wait
All Syracuse has to do in the second half is show pass and run the QB.
For those of you that can't actually see this game, Syracuse only had 9 on the field and began running 2 more on with like 5 seconds on the play clock. Fuente felt they should have been given a chance to match personnel but the refs didn't stop play which is why he took the timeout. People are only pissy because of the outcome of the play (stopped short of the goal line). Had he scored we'd be calling it a good move...
Was about to comment the same thing. I know people are drunk / unreasonable when watching their favorite team, but Fu was right about that one; that was complete ineptitude by the refs.
Exactly. I'm ready to move on to a new staff but he had to do that there and it was the right call. It was ridiculous what the officials were allowing.
Cuse was clueless. The personnel wasn't even gonna get to the line before the playclock ran out. Either they snap the ball without knowing what play is going on or they get a penalty for not having enough men on the line. So a timeout is gonna help Cuse regardless
^Yup. The timeout benefitted Cuse more by letting them regroup.
Too many men on the field penalty for Tech.
Yeah, I haven't been a Fuente fan for a while but some of the outrage for his game calls is hilarious.
Yeah, I was pissed at first (see above comment), but the explanation made sense...my bad yall
I honestly get the timeout there. Cuse was running different personnel out there and VT wasn't being allowed to substitute to match. Fuente didn't want to take the timeout and obviously we all wanted the stuffed run to be the end of the half, but it was a pretty shitty situation and his hand was forced. The explanation he gave on the sideline made sense to me.
Which is worse: Our 2 minute offense or our 2 minute defense?
YES
toss up
270 yards of offense by Syracuse in the first half, who has lost 12 straight ACC games.... not good guys.
Yeah, but they gave up 200 yards to us and that doesn't include the long block return
Thats a normal timeout to take that we get mad he didnt take if they score
Where is our pass rush?
Wearing these uniforms, playing a schedule that includes WVU, Pitt, Cuse, Miami, Boston College.
Too bad we don't have the W/L record of those years
Defense is getting beat at all levels. Need a turnover.
down hill in the 2nd half....ugh A running QB will kill us. (and is doing it)
That should have been a pick-6.
Schrader for Heisman. SMH.
Sorry ass defense. They are getting manhandled!
0 adjustments defensively out of half, still getting demolished by this quarterback and absolutely no pressure. The "Justin Hamilton for head coach" people need to pump the breaks
Agreed. Always respect another Hokie, but his position group (safety) is not good, and the defense is pretty average at best.
The lack of P5 size and any dependable depth on the DL is coming home to roost today.
Lol 2021 Virginia Tech Football...it'll get after ya
Why couldn't the defense have played this bad last week when it wouldn't have mattered???
Tunata out for the rest of the game. Ugh
Great catch Caleb Smith
our play calling is looking desperate
these announcers....I can't stand them
Tre's gotta catch that
Offensive implosion just when the defense really needed a pick up. Need a defensive stand so badly now.
It's not a coincidence that after the first 2 drives we've done jack shit on offense. Cornelson striking again, seemingly having completely abandoned the run game that was working
Sorry ass offense.
if y'all watched squid game and need another lit kdrama to watch......I recommend "My Name". Sorry OT, but tyring to take my mind off this gasme
We have not passed the ball well all year.
We are infact one of the worst passing teams in all D-1.
We are in a 1 point game.
And we have completely abandoned the run...makes total sense
The best passing QB Fuente has seen in his time at Tech, though... how can this be?
they might as well pull BB3 at this point, he's for sure still hurt
If we lose this one, I think you have to have serious thoughts about pulling the shirt on Tahj and seeing what you have, or else Robinson could maybe play QB.
Completely?
Good stop (and sounds like some luck) and good field position. Let's do something good.
Big play Tre to the rescue
As much as I'm tired of jet sweeps, Tre executes them better than anyone else I've seen in our uniform.
Good no-call on the "running into the kicker", but the kicker deserves some kind of bad acting award.
At what point is BB3 going to start keeping some of these options?
...last play against UVA.
Thomas is clearly the runner we've needed all season. If we needed to go through 10 to get to him, I guess we're finally there.
And Blackshear is outright fast if he gets to daylight.
Malachi is in for the TD
Thomas?
Thomas is looking good today
Is 26 points our highest output of the season?
It's more than Clemson got...can't say I expected to say that this season!
Is Holston injured? Thomas is looking good though
Yea I was asking the same thing. Is he hurt or in the "dog house"?
I don't know, but leave Thomas in for a while.
Complete speculation: Dog house. There was a tweet a week or two ago where someone said Holston needs to be fed the ball more, and he replied in agreement. Can't seem to find the tweet any more so maybe it got deleted.
Ooooooh. Forgot all about that.
has he done anything this year to make you think we shouldn't be giving carries to other backs? not to me. i have been waiting patiently to see thomas or lee start getting some carries
Cornelson didn't call stupid plays from the 2 yard line there. Crazy.
Thomas can find the inches we need.
No disrespect to Blackshear but he needs some thunder to go with his lightning or it doesn't work
Yes. Absolutely. We need both.
I'm liking the law firm of Thomas and Blackshear!
Haha Fu remembers ND
Win or lose we look really damn good today
And by that I'm talking about the uniform. Fucking hell that needs to be our permanent jerseys going forward. Goddamn they are sharp
I read that first line and was really confused with your optimism :)
😎
They nutsacked Schrader on that one.
He's the TE-QB model that I hate opponents to have.
JHam's made some adjustments?
Without Waller and Strong no less
Great punt return.
Special teams are doing their part today.
ok we have good field position again, plz score
Sweet Feet Tay!
Greenwood held Tre!
*Wears BeamerBall era jerseys*
- Blocked XP returned for 2 pts.
- Syracuse misses FG.
- Made a 48 yard FG.
- Big punt return by Tay.
Coincidence? I THINK NOT.
Thank you for your service.
Can't get 10 yards in opponents territory for a FG attempt? Smh
idk why we didn't try passing on 3rd?
No flag???
BBB 1 of his last 9 throwing.
How do they not call that a PI?
That should've been PI!
Turner has to run through that arm, or make it more visible to the refs that he's being held through some theatrics.
That being said, yep, bad call. And yep, ACC refs suck at their job.
Wow. Bad no-call.
Jesus took long enough to call that hold.
Everybody in the stadium saw that one.
Good yet obvious holding call.
Hard to believe we have to compliment ACC refs on doing basic stuff.
Except they got the spot of the foul completely wrong
Baby steps.
Definitely holding happening there.
#31 is getting abused
I was seriously worried he was going to fall forward far enough to get that one...
Glad he didn't make it.
Good lord that was easy
Schrader trying to game a targeting call there... your last name is not Brady, young sir.
Schrader playing that for all it was worth.
Well, more than it was worth, really.
Alright, I guess I'll watch the rest. What have I missed? Anything promising?
True freshmen running back Thomas. Safety Peoples has laid some people out today.
a lot of bad football
We are still under 300 total yards for the day. Thomas/Blackshear and not turning the ball over are buoying the offense today.
We tackle like turtles fuck...ugly!
The lack of talent at D-line and LB is glaringly showing today.
Yeah, if Offense doesn't pick it up in 4th Q, D is gonna get bulldozed.
Best bet is simply to keep them off the field at this point
Are the "bad angles " coming from 'Cuse players being faster? ( I can only get audio)
So in summary, our offense is playing above average today (our average), but....... Because VT games are supposed to be a heart attack factory, our defense decided to not show up.
This defense is terrible today
Apparently it's two hand touch on third and long.
How did I know that was going to be a Schrader run, and our entire defense didn't?
They're trying to get through the day without tackling.
It's like last year's defense came to play.
or worse
I'm only able to follow the game on ESPN Gamecast today, they're doing a horrible job keeping up with the play-by-play, but then it said this:
"Garrett Shrader run for 21 yds to the VTech 3 for a 1ST down"
I am Jack's complete lack of surprise.
This QB is on pace to have over 200 rushing yards in this game. Pretty sorry game plan across the board
The game plan is OK, but the tackling is non-existent.
Schroeder running is their only play. Unfortunately it's working too well.
Good football teams find ways to win.
Bad football teams make a second string QB with a terrible arm look like Lamar Jackson
I need to stop torturing myself each week, but here I am....sigh!
We're here with ya. MLC
Love JH but can our DC really be a candidate to be our next HC....
Not at the moment, no.
It is looking like the offense will have to win this one for us today.
empty stands, we're starting to look like UVA... of the past
Figure's that cuse's 0-3 ACC QB is playing the best game of his life today. Dudes running like a maniac
Par for the course for most opposing QBs. If you're looking for the game of your life, just wait for VT on the schedule
Tech's defense is looking like their speed and tackling sliders were turned down to 10 out of 100 in the NCAA football video game.
If you look at all those games, though, they were mostly decided on the last play of the game.
This game is going to go down to who scores last.
we'll score but it'll be called back because of a Fu time out
I can't even watch live, but for those of you who are able to watch the broadcast and are commenting on the terrible tackling, I don't even need to see it live, I can see it vividly in my head. Our guys ineffectually launching just their lead shoulder into the ball-carrier with no attempt whatsoever to wrap up, whereby they proceed to bounce off and fall to the turf while the opposing player continues on. Wash, rinse, and repeat.
You can't even blame it on them making an attempt to pop the ball out, because most of the times when they make this attempt at what they want to call a 'tackle', they're only aiming for the legs or hips, and are nowhere near where the ball is tucked. I have absolutely no idea whatsoever where/why this is being taught or not cleaned up by our staff.
Spy the QB with Barno. Barno has been stopped dead in his tracks any time an OL gets their hands on him. Might as well use him to try and stop the one thing Cuse has been able to do successfully all day.
Schrader is neither fast nor shifty. He just has tons of open space, and when he doesn't, he just runs through poor arm tackling from both are LB's and DB's.
Yeah, I don't understand why we're not using him like we did versus UNC.
Thomas?
Thomas having a hell of a game.
M. Thomas goes over 100 yards for the day
Thomas wow...I'm impressed
Stupid 3rd dwn calls!
We needed a TE - QB.
Quincy Patterson, maybe.
ugggghhghhg settle for a FG
That 3rd down call was dumb
Couldn't call a pass with Burmeister's arm gimped.
And cue Redzone ineptitude
I mean BB3 is clearly hurt so I guess its not the worst cal
Disappointing outcome but I'll take it.
I hate that third down call we always run it and it always gets stuffed and it always looks like BB has forever in front of him.
Again, BB3 needs to keep the football on that option. The defense is playing absolutely no mind to that threat because he doesn't keep the ball.
dude is hurt again
Power running game, blocked kicks, slick maroon tops.
Let's get it rocking like 1999
BB3 probably hurt, that's likely why we handed off there instead of the option. Begs the question why he was in the game though...
QB2 not available. QB3 likely not ready
Is Kadum QB2 or... at this point, QB10?
Because your QB is hurt Cuse knew he couldn't throw and wasn't going to keep it. So Thomas had no chance. Should have done a wr screen or jet sweep....
Blackshear looked pretty pissed there getting pulled after a good run.
I get protecting BB3 there, but why take Blackshear out. Thomas needed a blow. Ffs with this staff and their half ass "decisions"
Wasn't that ball on the ground?
that looked like it hit turf
Why are we not playing 100% inside leverage?
On 3rd and short they're running short slants all day
The ball was on the ground.
That wasn't a shadow, and there weren't hands under it.
The way Tech's 4th down defense has been this year, why not go for it every 4th down?
Seems like I recall a high school coach that never punted...and it worked out for them more than not.
1/3 more downs. Quite an advantage if you don't give up too many points.
Wow this D
You cannot neglect and let your defensive line talent languish for years without paying for it.
Then when you finally make defensive line recruiting a focus, lose a host of them in the Transfer Portal
4th and 2 from their own 33. That is total disrespect for our D.
Do you blame them?
Edit: 3rd and 13. Let's see if we can get a stop.
Double edit: 3rd and 18. Let's see if we can get a stop.
Also disrespect for our O because we all know they probably won't score a TD from the 33 if Cuse didn't convert.
Finally a sack
Defense got great pressure on Schrader that time.
Barno got the hand in there
We need a long drive and a TD. That could ice it for us
Ask and you shall receive.
Would have liked to use a little more time, but good enough for now.
I'm happy with the score (as I'm sure you are) but it was too quick
Big play Tre!
TEs are making contributions today
Thomas?
Let me be the first to dub this young man...
MMFT
TD Tech
M Thomas is showing out today!
Malachi Thomas is a beast.
TOUCHDOWN MALACHI!!!
Thomas for Heisman
Thomas!
Dude!
Team is playing hard and Thomas looks great today. However I think Fu did just enough to save his job today. Don't know how I feel about that honestly.
Fu should be canned regardless. but don't worry I don't see us winning many other games on our schedule
This alone might be enough to save it. As long as we are mathematically in the coastal race, Whit won't fire Fu. Then by late November all our candidates will be off the board, and Fu will point to young guys like Thomas and say he needs more time. Here we go again.
If we have a decent QB (Orji, Ferrell) we will be okay..... even with CornFu....
We had a decent QB in Hooker and didn't coach him and ran him off. Now he's statistically one of the best QBs in the country at Tennessee. We will not be ok.
Still 5 games left...and this one isn't done
He has plenty of additional opportunities to blow it in the next few weeks. Maybe they can win 5 or 6 more this year, but will be real tough to see that.
welp my stream is finally crapping out
yeah mine is breaking
Thomas won himself the starting job today. Haven't seen a day like that for a running back here in quite some time
Khalil Herbert.....last season?
Loved KH but he never scored 3 rushing TDs in a game and he rushed for over 100 yards only twice in the last 6 games he played in.
Herbert was an absolutely outstanding player on a pretty bad overall team.
He's now in the NFL and having immediate success as a rookie.
Thomas has had one absolutely stellar game...against Syracuse.
I hope he turns into an absolutely outstanding running back, but might want to pump the brakes a little on this one
He ran for 208 and 2 TD against Duke last season. That's pretty comparable
Herbert is great, and a different kind of RB.
Was great to see Thomas have a great game. I want to see more of him.
hattrick for Thomas!
Welcome to the starting lineup Mr. Thomas!
Did we just find a starting RB?
Where do I buy a Malachi Thomas jersey?
Where do I buy a throwback Thomas jersey?!
Strong is unable to cover anyone
Our defense needs some tackling practice.
HOLDING!
Actually, tacking the defender.
Griffin had him damn
and then Griffin got tackled
Tackling and angles optional
Damn can't even make them drive the field
Thanks Dino for keeping that clock going...never mind.
Our offense has to keep them off the field
The defense is really missing Waller.
Daley is a coverage liability
Am I the only one who thinks Syracuse's "running" QB has a better looking arm than anyone on the VT roster?
"This is not a football team that likes to make things easy" on the radio. Love it.
Syracuse has run for 302 yards.
Okay, need to field this kick and get a couple of first downs.
Schrader has run for 178.
2 1st downs and it's over... let's hope Corn isn't too conservative.
I'm not the only one nervous thinking that we'll find a way to lose this one, right?
So King isn't even returning kicks now either?
Yeah Thomas isn't fast enough to be returning KOs.... IMO
Not entirely sure I understand why, unless he got hurt and we didn't hear about it.
Or maybe the team is experimenting with Thomas being the "everything" guy a la David Wilson.
I think we keep two back, so they might have kicked to the other side?
VT is not playing it safe by just handing off
When Robinson caught that ball, I was like "why is he still running? Why doesn't he get out of bounds?"
Then I remembered that we were actually winning late and that that's what he's supposed to do.
That's how long it's been.
I was actually afraid he was going to run outside, and was happy when he cut back in.
Still need 2 1st downs because we got the 1st one on 1st down
Come on Hokies. We need a first down
I remember when I said thomas was gonna be decent damn it😂
Short side of the field with the jet. Stupid
Awesome...who's ready to get their heart ripped out again
thats game, they're gonna drive down the field
unfortunately we all expected this
Fire Cornelsen. He fucking sucks
Lmao..I guess that's slightly better than Incompletion there
Actually, yes.
get that time off the clock.
Running game going strong, let's drop back pass with an injured QB.
Let's hope we tackle and cover...
Come on Defense
Just another stupid play call on 3rd down. You keep him the pocket where all he can do is throw it or take a sack. You gotta have him move the pocket so he can throw it, run it or take a sack that is for negligible loss, not 10 yds. Those 10 yds are important!
Two more stops needed by the D
I'll live with that...
Come on, get 1 4th down stop!
Whelp.
They are 4 for 4 on 4th downs!!!
Its gonna happen again..
Fire Fuente
Are they seriously not going to call holding in this game?
D Strong cost us the game on multiple plays
Spy him with Barno!!!
He is faster than Tisdale
Call the obvious holding.
It's there in every play.
"Heartbreak hotel"
omg omg omg omg
I'm so fucking tired of losing
Lmao I'm freaking glad it happened again.... Whit has no excuses anymore time fire that sack of shit Fuente
Fire them all
Fire them today
fire fuente
EDIT: today
So we're firing everyone including JHam now, right?
Chokies in perfect form.
On the bright side, you can now put the nail in the coffin of this sorry-ass coaching staff. Feel sorry for the defensive side though. I know they had a terrible game here, but this is the first bad one this season. Wishing JHam the best wherever he lands next year.
Of course
Fire everyone!
Welp. Here we are again.
J Ham get the hell outta here. Hes not ready for this shit
I'm frustrated too. But it is the first bad game of the year. Almost certainly gone as you have to let the new coach pick their staff, but I wish him well and hope he keeps doing well wherever he ends up.
Norte dame game up 8 with 4 mins left and we loss. Hes incompetent
Yeah true. Amazing how I managed to black that out. Although that was coupled with the no help from the offense. This one was the first totally on the D.
They really did a good job turning it around from last year. Wonder if the defense completely falls apart now. Can easily see the entire team mailing it in now that the season and coaching staff have got to be gone.
Have a good rest of the day AP. It is a real bummer.
Can we please fire this entire staff immediately.
Syracuse is literally the least talented team in the ACC
That's just what a 6-inch advantage will do. *sigh*
From 12 minutes ago.....
LAWWWLLL
I JUST SAW THE UPDATE ON GAMECAST:
"Garrett Shrader pass complete to Damien Alford for 45 yds for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK)"
I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING AT OUR INEPTITUDE SOMEONE PLEASE SEND HELP
Try this. It's the best I can suggest.
Strong beat again.
Was there something wrong with him? sick? He didn't have his confidence or swagger.
Too soon? #MakeTheMove
Name a ludicrous reason to lose: 4/4 on 4th down conversions
Are they chanting Fire Fuente in the crowd?
I think they're mostly too stunned to talk.
#FireCornFuHam
Hoping Strong is hurt because he has looked like a huge liability all season
Not cool.
I don't literally hope he is hurt.
Hoping he's playing injured because he does not look like the player he appeared to be last season.
I.e. one he is healthy he will return to form.
Getting toasted by two star receivers from Syracuse isn't going to work out in the long run
I see what you're saying, but you have to be super careful with that phrasing.
Not gonna lie, impressive agility by that coach.
Schrader has had one of the best games for a QB in Lane Stadium ever and he's looked incredibly average against other teams. The defense looked so freaking soft.
And the offense can never get it done when they're actually needed.
Syracuse. This is where our football program is
BYE BYE FU - YOU NO TALENT ASSCLOWN
A smart DC blitzes on this play.... i know what VT would do....
Last week it was the offense that failed, today the D....
Second time we've been up two scores late in the fourth and have managed to lose the game.
This is what happens when you coach not to lose. 🌽 wasn't aggressive enough after the 1st down by Robinson. The throw to Robinson was actually safe but he made a guy miss and got the 1st down. Cuse's coach went for the 4th down, in his own territory with 9mins left. I wish our coaches had those stones....
And if we went for it and failed, the calls for Feunte's head would just as visceral. "Damned if you do, damned if you don't "
We need a big dual threat QB with an accurate arm... like...... Hendon Hooker! Oh, wait... they thought BB3 was better. :-)
Shame that the breakout game by 24 will be a letdown loss
Unfortunately we can't hold late leads and protect our home turf. Another disappointing loss. I love Virginia Tech but this is not fun to watch anymore.
😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for your service CJF. All the best to you.
Congrats to Justin Fuente on becoming the most hated person in Tech sports history.
He's earned it!
that was surprising. i never thought we would win. but i was sure we were gonna lose by a last second field goal, not a td
I'll take the L if it means we get a new coach. I'm done.
Fuente must go — NOW! If Babcock balks then he must be fired too.
Glad I didn't follow. I'll watch the joke of a review on YT
I told myself this morning forget it. I am not investing my time in such a sh$t show. So we went hiking. Just got off the trail. Beautiful hike in western North Carolina down the Green River. Just checked my phone and see that my decision was correct.
Second report. Looked at the sequence of the game (since I did not watch it live) and it looks eerily similar to the Notre Dame game. Up by two possessions with three minutes left. Offense plays not to lose. Defense gets rolled and voila, Fuente finds a way to lose again.
Well the good thing is I'll be hunting on Saturdays for the next month.
Me too, I can't be lost as a fan, ever, but I can sure as hell find something else to do next Saturday.
Fuente is 0-2 against Babers and Cuse.
Time for a changes!
and Why did we let Hooker go?