1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Not seeing the play, it looks like the ball should have been caught, but the defender made a nice play as well. Ball probably should have been delivered sooner to the receiver though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wave316 64 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Coles's dropped ball was WAY underthrown, Davis's was overthrown. Coale just dropped his, yes, but his WRs bailed him out on 2-3 others. But yes, with those 3 passes, he'd have been 11-20. Heisman numbers, right there. I think November's going to be awfully interesting. We've got the secondary to play man on your WRs and stack the box against Thomas, which should be the rubric for beating you this season. Hopefully Jim Reid's smart enough to see it. I have my doubts about Reid, though. If he can't stop Indiana's podunk offense... David Wilson's the key to the offense, obviously. I just hope you don't run the poor kid into the ground... Hokies by 30 over UVA ...if Wilson stays healthy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,550 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hokies by 30 over UVA ...if Wilson stays healthy.... Hokies by 17 if Wilson isn't healthy. We've got some good backups. As GMan said, give LT, who was a QB in high school (I plainly recall him lighting Richlands up as one), 9 more games under his belt, and he walks into Charlottesville confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gym 10 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) We won't really know Tennessee is good but has a lot of ranked teams to play. VT doesn't play a ranked team. Edited September 12, 2011 by Gym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,517 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 We won't really know Tennessee is good but has a lot of ranked teams to play. VT doesn't play a ranked team. This explains it all. You can't compare the two teams when they play schedules that are worlds apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgs86 10 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 At some point, we've just got to call it like it is: Haters gonna hate. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hokies by 30 over UVA ...if Wilson stays healthy.... I'll bet everything I own on that line. You just name the place, and I'll sign the contract today... Hokies by 17 if Wilson isn't healthy. We've got some good backups. As GMan said, give LT, who was a QB in high school (I plainly recall him lighting Richlands up as one), 9 more games under his belt, and he walks into Charlottesville confident. I'd even bet on this line. You guys are awfully confident in a QB who threw for 46% during his freshman year and has yet to throw 50% in a game or even complete 10 passes in a single game. BTW, any Division I-A school >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Richlands. Hard to believe, I know, but it's a bit easier to light up 16-year-old kids than it is 21-year-old men. I called it before the season started: Thomas wasn't all that and a bag of chips, and he'd show it clearly. After 2 weeks, I'm pretty well validated. Maybe he'll crack 50% against whatever creampuff VT plays this week. Then again, maybe he won't... We won't really know Tennessee is good but has a lot of ranked teams to play. VT doesn't play a ranked team. One fact that Hokies like to avoid. Could very easily come back to bite them when Boise and [insert SEC team here] runs the table. Agreed Why hate when the numbers make the argument for you? 9-19, 8-20. 46% career. Wilson's ACLs are going to have to be made of titanium to take the punishment VT's gonna give 'em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 We went undefeated against UVA with Sean Glennon. Think about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wave316 64 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'll bet everything I own on that line. You just name the place, and I'll sign the contract today... I'd even bet on this line. You guys are awfully confident in a QB who threw for 46% during his freshman year and has yet to throw 50% in a game or even complete 10 passes in a single game. BTW, any Division I-A school >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Richlands. Hard to believe, I know, but it's a bit easier to light up 16-year-old kids than it is 21-year-old men. I called it before the season started: Thomas wasn't all that and a bag of chips, and he'd show it clearly. After 2 weeks, I'm pretty well validated. Maybe he'll crack 50% against whatever creampuff VT plays this week. Then again, maybe he won't... One fact that Hokies like to avoid. Could very easily come back to bite them when Boise and [insert SEC team here] runs the table. Why hate when the numbers make the argument for you? 9-19, 8-20. 46% career. Wilson's ACLs are going to have to be made of titanium to take the punishment VT's gonna give 'em... We will see how good UVA is this week when they travel to North Carolina ...lost to the Tarheels 44-10 last year... I have more confidence in Bud Fosters defense than UVA'S offense....Logan Thomas will be fine ...after all he's a Hokie!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 We went undefeated against UVA with Sean Glennon. Think about that. True, but he's also a significantly better passer that Logan Thomas. And about as fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 True, but he's also a significantly better passer that Logan Thomas. And about as fast... Whoaaaaaaaa. No sir. Sean Glennon had a more accurate arm but was about as smart a passer as a bag of dead rocks. Logan Thomas is 12 times the athlete Glennon was. Stronger, faster, more agile. Glennon couldn't outrun a tree. Time will tell how LT matures as an intelligent quarterback and that's something we're hoping our creampuff schedule will slowly break him into being before the ACC slate, but saying he's on par with Glennon sounds more like wishful thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman 30 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Wahooees went into Big ten country and beat a great power team (basketball) and Bill and Mary. They will play Alabama for the BCS championship. Mark it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Only one of these teams has David Wilson and Bud Foster. The combination of at least one good runner and a solid defense has been our lifeblood for more years than not over the last decade. VT. And I`m glad it is not UT. I will take Wilcox over Foster any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Orange 1 10 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm as big a Tenn fan is there is. But....I also realize that this team is loaded with Freshmen and Sophomores. They are going in to one of, if not THE hardest places to play in the country. I'm not going to lie, a win will be a very pleasant suprise. I think we're headed in the right direction, but, still very young. We should be no worse that 3-1 after the first 4 games. Then. I dare say no one in the country plays a stretch of four games like : 10/8 - Georgia 10/15 - LSU 10/22 - @ Alabama 10/29 - South Carolina I said we would finish 8-4, and I'm sticking with that. Im very encouraged, but realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm as big a Tenn fan is there is. But....I also realize that this team is loaded with Freshmen and Sophomores. They are going in to one of, if not THE hardest places to play in the country. I'm not going to lie, a win will be a very pleasant suprise. I think we're headed in the right direction, but, still very young. We should be no worse that 3-1 after the first 4 games. Then. I dare say no one in the country plays a stretch of four games like : 10/8 - Georgia 10/15 - LSU 10/22 - @ Alabama 10/29 - South Carolina I said we would finish 8-4, and I'm sticking with that. Im very encouraged, but realistic. Tulsa does. THREE top-10 teams in the nonconference. But your point's well-taken. I think you all can beat Georgia if you get a break or two. The other 3, not so much. Any of those 4 teams, though, would be ACC runners-up at the very least this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Tulsa does. THREE top-10 teams in the nonconference. But your point's well-taken. I think you all can beat Georgia if you get a break or two. The other 3, not so much. Any of those 4 teams, though, would be ACC runners-up at the very least this season. Don't forget, Florida State will be at the top of the ACC this year too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Don't forget, Florida State will be at the top of the ACC this year too. ;) Why do you think I said ACC runners-up? ;) I kid. You guys are good. Love David Wilson, not only as an athlete but as a good human being. He's the kind of kid that it kills me that UVA didn't get. And I really don't mean to keep heaping dirt on Logan Thomas, but I do want the kid to show some modicum of consistency before people start anointing him as something he's not. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm as big a Tenn fan is there is. But....I also realize that this team is loaded with Freshmen and Sophomores. They are going in to one of, if not THE hardest places to play in the country. I'm not going to lie, a win will be a very pleasant suprise. I think we're headed in the right direction, but, still very young. We should be no worse that 3-1 after the first 4 games. Then. I dare say no one in the country plays a stretch of four games like : 10/8 - Georgia 10/15 - LSU 10/22 - @ Alabama 10/29 - South Carolina I said we would finish 8-4, and I'm sticking with that. Im very encouraged, but realistic. That trip to Arkansas isn't going to be too fun either 2 weeks after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Why do you think I said ACC runners-up? ;) I kid. You guys are good. Love David Wilson, not only as an athlete but as a good human being. He's the kind of kid that it kills me that UVA didn't get. And I really don't mean to keep heaping dirt on Logan Thomas, but I do want the kid to show some modicum of consistency before people start anointing him as something he's not. That's all. I'm skeptical too. Hopefully....hopefully, he turns out alright. If not, then our defense is going to have to win us a lot of games. For 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm skeptical too. Hopefully....hopefully, he turns out alright. If not, then our defense is going to have to win us a lot of games. For 3 years. I'm very confident that Logan Thomas will be a solid QB not only by the time he's done in Blacksburg, but by the end of this season. Will he be a Hall-of-Famer? I hope, but it's not likely. Wilson and the experienced receiving corps can carry the brunt of the load this season if Thomas just plays smart and within himself and limits turnovers. Young guys usually show the most improvement over the first few games in a season and, while it hasn't been the prettiest, Logan can build off a lot of positives and negatives these first few games. Hell, if he needs confidence in his ability to throw the ball and can make it through Arkansas St. this weekend he will gain all he can handle next weekend when goes against Marshall's defensive backs! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm very confident that Logan Thomas will be a solid QB not only by the time he's done in Blacksburg, but by the end of this season. Will he be a Hall-of-Famer? I hope, but it's not likely. Wilson and the experienced receiving corps can carry the brunt of the load this season if Thomas just plays smart and within himself and limits turnovers. Young guys usually show the most improvement over the first few games in a season and, while it hasn't been the prettiest, Logan can build off a lot of positives and negatives these first few games. Hell, if he needs confidence in his ability to throw the ball and can make it through Arkansas St. this weekend he will gain all he can handle next weekend when goes against Marshall's defensive backs! :eek: So I'm assuming Marshall's DBs are noteworthy? I haven't heard anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 So I'm assuming Marshall's DBs are noteworthy? I haven't heard anything. Absolutely not, haha. I probably should've worded that a bit differently. I meant to say that if he needs confidence as a passer then he will have to look no further than the Marshall secondary. Marshall has a pretty strong front 7 but if the offensive line can give Thomas a little bit of time to make reads then a 3rd grader could throw against their DBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Absolutely not, haha. I probably should've worded that a bit differently. I meant to say that if he needs confidence as a passer then he will have to look no further than the Marshall secondary. Marshall has a pretty strong front 7 but if the offensive line can give Thomas a little bit of time to make reads then a 3rd grader could throw against their DBs. Ha. Hopefully it doesn't grant him some false confidence. I just don't want him to turn into Sean Glennon. The holes in my walls have been patched up neatly for over a year thanks to Tyrod's smart play. If LT can't hold it together, I'll need to visit Home Depot regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenado5 12 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Logan is an extremely gifted athlete for his size. I don't know how anyone can say he is slow considering he probably runs the fastest forty of anyone above 250 on the team, apart from James Gayle. He is one of the most athletic players that Tech has ever had for his size and height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Logan is an extremely gifted athlete for his size. I don't know how anyone can say he is slow considering he probably runs the fastest forty of anyone above 250 on the team, apart from James Gayle. He is one of the most athletic players that Tech has ever had for his size and height. Running the fastest 40 of anyone over 250 pounds is like being the offensive lineman with the smallest man-boobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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