Picking up the pieces

of my broken football heart...
Ugh, I couldn't have imagined a worse start to the football season. A season I had looked forward to since January 20th. Now I'm already looking forward to next year... well, maybe not. Tyrod graduates and then what? The only thing that could make that bearable is if Stinespring were fired.
I was obviously rendered speechless last weekend against JMU. What Hokie fan wasn't?? Over the last 3 games 2 things stick out to me:
1.The play-calling is STALE, predictable, and lacking innovation
2.The utter lack of use of the running backs we have stacked 3 high - the QB is the team's leading rusher!!
Any ideas guys? Should we start a petition? I'm afraid of losing Bud Foster, really afraid! We would have lost to ECU too if it weren't for the D! And now you've got 1 of your 3 "threats" on crutches?
So after last week, who would have thought that the REDSKINS would be my saving grace for the weekend?? What has the world come to?
Visit again later this week when I hypothesize about the future of the NFL and how it will effect the big college programs!

Getchru Groove On

Ok Hokies, I hope you've watch as much or MORE tape than I have and have gotten your groove back! JMU should be just the game for you to regain your confidence and understand that people are still talking about your COULDA BEEN come-back against Boise State. Let's let bye gone's be bye gone's.
Go out there and perform like a university that is backed by a tradition of cadets, veterans and active military men & women on the 9th anniversary of 9/11. Fight and give a HOKIE HOKIE HOKIE HI, Rae Ri Old V P I!

U-G-L-Y

 ... you ain't got no alibi (you know the chant)

Well, I guess part of the job of owning a blog is to write about the good, the bad, and the U-G-L-Y. So I'll keep it short & sweet. That game wouldn't have been a "good game" even if we'd actually pulled it out. My beloved hokies, you played like shit. Except you, Tyrod. The first half reminded me of the 1999 BCS Championship game when the only player on the field who appeared to be playing was your (spurned) Michael Vick. 

There wasn't one thing that can be blamed (like most games, when we place 99% of the blame on Stinespring). All around there were miscues, weak special teams, a virtually non-existent O line, and a certain #18 that caused us 30 yards in one play. All these things caused the play calling to be both risky and reserved. And were was the 2 headed monster running attack? There has to be some tricks up someone's sleeves to better utilize those two. And no one can hate on the "murdered out" uni's... they looked pretty awesome.

But alas, for the third year in a row, the Hokies fall in game number one. To the Hokie Nation, the money made from a game like that means nothing when there's no W next to it. All we can hope for now is that from here on out, there are no more L's and that gets recognized in December. But the sports world has a short memory.

Next year, is anyone rethinking App State as the opener?

Week 1... it's ain't over yet folks!

At certain times of the year, it’s tough to be away from home & what you love the most. For most people that time of year is the holiday’s. For me, it’s the onset of fall and college football. I miss walking down the street seeing the rows of VT and UVA flags flying proudly, eliciting good-natured neighborhood competition, the camaraderie of the tailgates, and most of all, the friends & family adorned with facepaint and logos who are always ready for a good banter about Stinespring.

So what did we learn about the ACC this first weekend of the 2010 season?

• UNC’s veteran QB showed poise and composure in the face of major adversity. With 7 starters (13 players in total) out due to speculations of academic fraud & taking benefits from agents (i.e. selfishness) Yates performed well under pressure and in the face of a legit LSU defense. Perhaps a pre-season ranking of 18 was a bit generous but we may never know…

• Jacory Harris looked great (that tasted like vinegar) and Miami showed speed & accuracy against a mismatched opponent. The pace of the no-huddle offense will be key when Tech faces Miami in November. Next week Miami faces Ohio State in a game that’s sure to get as much hype as the one we’re playing tomorrow.

• NC State won, but I’m not worried.

So while being surrounded by the PAC-10 is sometimes nauseating, there are big perks to being a west coast Hokie: spending the day in the sun at Roxbury Park with the hubby and dog, having a front row seat to the USC downfall, and watching the games from a bar with an ocean view! Looking forward to seeing my fellow Tech alum tomorrow in Hermosa!

The Countdown to Kickoff

I'm giddy like a little girl on Christmas Eve... we have a running attack like none other, a QB with legs and a passion for a championship and the Great Bud Foster. My only qualm is these 'special' black Nike uniforms that the Hokies will be wearing on Monday evening. See for yourselves & let me know what you think!

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