Comments on: Virginia Tech or Boston College: Who has the edge?

By: VTRedwolf

VTRedwolf — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:31:25 +0000

Andy, can you explain why it took so long to go back Branthover after Abbott continued to struggle? I think any fan immediately noticed the difference in the kickoffs. The statistical difference was huge and should have been immediately noticeable to the coaching staff. I have to wonder how much 12 yards of extra field position contributed to our woes.

Similarly, it shouldn’t have taken a you tube video to show that Marcus Davis was not pulling his weight while blocking. The coaches had to have seen that in the game tape. Why react now?

Is Cole the next Cody Grimm? I don’t even remember his name being mentioned preseason, but there he is starting. Where did that come from?

Also can you tell us what to expect (hope for) at receiver and running back next year? DJ Cole is back, although I don’t want to pin too much hope on him and Knowles has shown great promise, but this has been hugely impactful on our season. It’s only exceeded by our absolute inabiity to run the ball from the RB position. Our running backs are too small and lack the ability to break ANY tackles this year. I don’t see this getting any better. They’re still very young, but how did we miss so badly on Cole and Holmes? I’ve seen absolutely no hint of ability in Holmes but Beamer hung his hat on him until his arguments became as stupid as the 2 or 3…3 or 4…4 or 5 plays we were missing that would have resulted in us winning.

By: Drew

Drew — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:19:54 +0000

I hope tech loses so Beamer will be forced by money boosters to make coaching changes. It’s the same crap every year they lose and beamer makes excuses so tired of him and this sorry staff. GO EAGLES!!!!!

By: Huntersdad

Huntersdad — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:07:48 +0000

If the Hokies go to BC and lose another game that they should win, be it by losing the turnover battle, mistakes in the kicking game, offense unable to sustain drives and score in the red zone, defensive meltdown , etc, etc………would it be wrong of me or anyone else who calls themselves a Hokie fan to actually pull for the Hoos the following week to beat the Hokies in hopes it would jarr some sense into Beamer/Weaver that there needs to be change? I know that sounds like Hokie Nation blasphemy to some and can understand that, but if the Hokies lay a stinker in Boston tomorrow(especially offensively) I personally think it might be a good thing for the future of the program if they lost to the Hoos at home the following week. I have heard other fans, friends and family members of mine who donate thousands to the Hokie Club and own season tickets say that they actually had wished that Duke would have added to that 20-0 halftime lead and went on to thrash the Hokies, thus opening the eyes of the powers that be in Blacksburg that there needs to be change. I imagine if the Hokies return from Chestnut Hill with their seventh loss of the year that some of these otherwise loyal fans may just be, somewhere deep inside of them, hoping for the eighth of the year.4-8 might just get something done……

By: crooked road

crooked road — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:50:36 +0000

Hokies 23-13 over BC? I just noticed that, I’d taken this game SO for granted. I’m not sure what I’m missing. The difference between the two teams, even in VT’s down season, is really large. This is not a blast at Andy, who continues to shine, but it’s a ponderance at how the Hokies could be THAT weak. To me, this is like the Marshall game.

By: crooked road

crooked road — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:44:24 +0000

Tech certainly should win, since BC is so horrible, but to realize that the Hokies have lost seven away (non-home) games in a row is amazing. I mean, there’s no question Tech will win, but does that mean that Frank will suddenly start blasting us with – ‘We’re better now because we won once, instead of losing eight in a row away…’ all while pretending he’s not knee jerk sensitive to website criticism.

By: Kirk

Kirk — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:39:13 +0000

Great job Andy. But I think it shoul read something like this.

When Va.Tech passes Davis doesn’t catch. When Tech runs the line doesn’t block. Coaching, look for Spriney and new some to continue to stink. They can because no matter how bad we are there jobs are safe. Outcome who gives a crap it’s a wasted year and the kids deserved better then what this offensive staff has done.

By: Richard Tracy

Richard Tracy — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:23:22 +0000

OUCH !!

Lots of picks for BC and yes, the Hokies are on the road and sloppy out there… But,

VT 13
BC 10

By: Trevor

Trevor — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:49:41 +0000

Apparently, tomorrow is Senior Day for the BC team. So, there’s that for the Eagles.

By: Pa Hokie

Pa Hokie — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:14:33 +0000

Getting Davis and Roberts off the field will make a huge difference in the attitude of this Hokies team. It will boost LT’s confidence, especially if we can get the running game going. I am very pleased to see the coaches make the change in the receiving squad, but I would still like them to settle on one (1) feature back. Andy, I don’t agree with your statement that both coaches are feeling a little heat. I think it’s more like a blowtorch on Beamer’s behind. I predict Hokies 31-10. Go Hokies!!!

By: Clay

Clay — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:04:53 +0000

I agree that the Hokies should and will win in Boston, especially if they play as well as they did against FSU! Also agree that they should spread the field on O and try some short passes over the middle and let the receivers make a 10 or 20 yard gain as opposed to trying long passes down the side line. Running our backs up the middle or smashmouth football has definitely not worked for us this year. Hopefully this will be a tune up game for those Hoo’s!

I would love to see us steal UNC’s OC…he called some terrific plays last night and puts Stinespring to shame!