That’s what makes the loyal fan base so frustrated. At least the rational ones. The blindered apologists are mirror images of Stinespring, refusing to acknowledge there is even a problem. They’re easy to dismiss, though.

Sure, Andy might be frustrated with the level of complaints. Then again, we’ve – Hokie Nation – been here through eleven years of similar incompetence, all while being force fed the same mantra from Frank Beamer game after game, year after year – ‘We were only a couple of plays away…’

It’s enough to wear down even the most patient…

I disagree with those who say Beamer has never tried anything new. Today’s O is way different than it was in Stiney’s early years, in fact not even close. My complaint is that no matter what Stinespring tries, he cannot get his O to perform at a consistently good level. And I mean good. Sure they have stretches of very good games which unfortunately are usually preceded and followed by major meltdowns. This year’s D certainly has not been up to expectations, yet this years O has been and that again, emphasis on again, is the problem.

I think you are doing a very good job, ignore the uncouth few.

I could go on, but perhaps you get the idea. One last shot – Bud Foster’s produced #1 defenses, Top ten defenses, on multiple occasions since Stinespring has been OC the last eleven years. Has Stinespring ever produced an offense ranked Top Thirty?

I’m not even getting into the BS mantra that Stinespring and both Beamers consistently roll out – ‘We were only X number of blocks away from winning…’

To capsulize – if Stinespring ever, EVER manned up and accepted blame like Bud Foster, or if he had EVER proven he can produce an effective offense in his entire career, then perhaps people would cut him more slack. It’s his refusal, and Frank Beamer’s refusal to admit that there even exists a problem, THAT is the problem.

And that will be a source of complaints for as long as Stinespring is around and he & Beamer don’t change their responses.

Now, you’ve stated some legitimate complaints (and there are many), and when they’re focused and reasonable, I’ll agree with them. But when when VT loses to UNC 48-34 and the brunt of the criticism is still about Stinespring, then it’s clear there’s an ax to grind from the fan base.

I get that there is frustration with the offense at times. But it’s a default complaint even when the defense is at fault (UNC) or if it’s an entire team failure (like Pittsburgh). Bud can call out players for not executing the plays and he’s lauded as a no-nonsense coach who is preaching accountability. Stiney does the same thing and he’s shucking responsibility. He can’t win with anything he says.

Some of the gripes are legitimate. A lot are over the top. And I will point that out.