EH31 2,523 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech's quarterbacks didn't make the decision on the starting quarterback spot for next fall any easier as each of the contenders had their moments during the annual Maroon-White game played Saturday afternoon at Lane Stadium. The Maroon team won the game 14-10 in an event that concludes Virginia Tech's spring practice. "I think what we are is a defense that has to play very well and we have to develop depth at a couple of more positions," Tech head coach Frank Beamer said. "I think we have to kick the ball great and I think we have the potential to do that. And even though we've been close, our punt block and return teams have to play a more active role in this program than they have the past couple of years. "And then offensively, we've got to keep developing. We're too young at some positions and we're not mature enough at some positions. I think we've identified exactly what we've got to do as a football team and then we've got to go and get it done. We've got to get six or seven offensive linemen ready to play like heck. I think we've got some playmakers - the receivers made the plays today and we'll get Branden Ore [an injured tailback] back in the fall. And we've got to get consistent play at quarterback. I know that's the deal and we've won a lot of games doing exactly what I just said." With that said, most eyes were on the most important position on the field - the quarterback spot - and the quartet of Sean Glennon, Cory Holt, Ike Whitaker and Greg Boone played well for the most part. They combined to complete 17-of-26 for 217 yards in the game, with two touchdowns and an interception. Glennon and Holt, two redshirt sophomores, and Whitaker received the majority of the reps as each of the quarterbacks played for both teams. Glennon completed 5-of-6 for 36 yards, while Holt hit 4-of-12 for 83 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. Whitaker, a redshirt freshman from Germantown, Md., completed all six of his pass attempts for 85 yards and a touchdown. Now the quarterback decision is in the hands of Beamer and his staff. They plan on examining the film of the game on Monday and discussing the issue thoroughly before making a final decision. That decision, though, may not get made until next August. "I'd like to get it settled," Beamer said. "I think we'll be much better once we have a direction. This is the guy who is first and this is the guy who is second, and so on. The quicker we can do that, the better it's going to be. "Now, whether we do it right now, that's the discussion. We'll watch the video of this game carefully and then think back to what's happened over spring practice. I think whoever our quarterback is, we're going to have a good one. I don't think there's a bad one in the bunch. It's just a matter of which one is going to give us the best opportunity to win next year." In the game, Vince Hall spearheaded a Maroon defensive effort that actually got the Maroon team started on the right note. His interception of a Holt pass on the first possession of the game, and his subsequent return, gave the Maroon the ball inside the White 5. Eddie Royal cleaned up the drive, scoring on a 5-yard run on an end-around, and Dustin Keys' extra point gave the Maroon a 7-0 lead. The Maroon grabbed a 14-0 lead on their next possession. Facing a fourth-and-4, the Maroon elected to go for it and Whitaker made a terrific play, avoiding the rush and heaving a 49-yard bomb to Justin Harper, who beat both Jahre Cheeseman and Robert Parker. The score, and John Hedge's extra point, gave the Maroon a 14-point lead. The White got on the board near the end of the first half. Holt directed a nice two-minute drive and ended it with a 50-yard touchdown pass to Josh Morgan, who had slipped in between Kent Hicks and D.J. Parker, with just 11 seconds left in the half. Brandon Pace drilled the extra point to cut the lead to 14-7. Pace added the only score of the second half for either team. His 49-yard field goal in the third quarter accounted for the game's final margin. Defensively, both the Maroon and the White defenses stymied the rushing attacks. The White team rushed for minus-4 yards, while the Maroon team finished with 42. Holt was the leading rusher on the day, rushing for 36 yards on nine carries. Walk-on Jonas Houseright led all players with four tackles, while Xavier Adibi finished with 3.5 tackles, including two for a loss, and had half a sack (along with Macho Harris). Chris Ellis had two tackles and a fumble recovery, and William Wall - who played arguably his best game of the spring - recorded two tackles, including 1.5 for a loss, and a sack to go with several hurries. Steven Friday, Kent Hicks and Carlton Powell also recorded sacks. The Hokies soon will begin summer workouts in preparation for the 2006 season. Tech opens the campaign on Sept. 2nd against Northeastern. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. TECH'S 2006 SPRING AWARD WINNERS The Paul Torgersen Award (top offensive and defensive newcomers) Offense - Sergio Render Defense - Robert Parker The Dr. Richard Bullock Award (players who show the most improvement) Offense - Ryan Shuman Defense - Kory Robertson The Frank O. Moseley Award (players who exhibit the most hustle during spring workouts) Offense - Dustin Pickle Defense - Vince Hall and Carlton Powell The President's Award (players who demonstrate outstanding leadership) Offense - Cory Holt and Sean Glennon Defense - Aaron Rouse The Don Wiliams 'Team United' Award (offensive and defensive players who put the team first) Offense - Carlton Weatherford Defense - Brandon Flowers The Coaches' Award (players who had an exceptional spring) D.J. Parker Barry Booker The George Preas Award (MVP's of spring practice) Offense - Duane Brown Defense - Chris Ellis and Xavier Adibi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaX 10 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 It was a pretty good game..i went..stadium was filled up pretty good..lots of mistakes in the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho 10 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Did Muncey from tazewell not get to play in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,523 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 if you go to www.hokiesports.com and click on view pics ofc the game, i think around number 72 when everyone is in the lockerroom you can see him standing in the back, fully dressed #47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgs86 10 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Did Muncey from tazewell not get to play in the game. [/ QUOTE ] No he played.. He was #30 on the White team, muncey played LB and was also got in on the kickoff and return team.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho 10 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Yea thats him. I was just surprised to not see his name in the stats after how well he did in the other scrimmages this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narz_Wave 10 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Saw the game too....I have one concern. Either our defense is THAT good or the O-Line for both squads was piss poor in the first half because the D was constantly getting in the backfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,523 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Did Muncey from tazewell not get to play in the game. [/ QUOTE ] No he played.. He was #30 on the White team, muncey played LB and was also got in on the kickoff and return team.. [/ QUOTE ]my bad, just went by the number on the roster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 483 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 he's going to be a good one!!! he seems like he has the football ablity!!!!!! if you understand what i am saying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend11 32 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Who cares about the Hokies, ROLL TIDE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhsfan88 22 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Good to see some SWVA boys getting some awards during the Spring practices. Kory Robertson- Magna Vista Carlton Weatherford- Tunstall Dustin Pickle- Salem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narz_Wave 10 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Well, apparently you cared enough to comment on this thread legend. And what exactly has Alabama done in the last decade in college football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,523 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 what've they did before that :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 In the last decade Alabama has had 5 head coaches and been placed on probation. What they did prior to that doesn't matter on the field. Don't get me wrong, they were my childhood favorite and I hope they return to the powerhouse they once were, but right now all the glitz and glamor of Alabama football means nothing outside Tuscaloosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend11 32 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I'm sorry to say this, but yeah, we are all from swva. We have no clue what football is like elsewhere, and how highly it is regarded. Football here is fun to watch and stuff, but in the south, particularly knoxville, tn, and tuscaloosa al, it is a religion. Plus, in regards to the last decade, it's been a tough one. But, I think 12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS speaks for itself enough. How many does tech have? Yeah, 0, that's what i thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I worked in Tuscaloosa for 3 months and I have family there so I know how football crazy they are. I also spent 12+ years in Richmond... so yes I have ventured out of SWVA. Alabama has won 12 MNC'S but none since 1992. Being a former National Champion has never won a game for any team. Army and Navy have won National Championships. Even Vanderbilt has one. My point is, outside the Dixie State the Tide is just another college football team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vthokies4life 10 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 As of now, it looks like we are leaning toward Sean Glennon to be under center. I think this will benefit us too. We need someone who will sit in the pocket instead of trying to scramble everywhere. GO HOKIES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,523 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 i think tech has had just as much off the field problems as bama has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Most teams have off-field problems but that hasn't really been Alabama's downfall. NCAA sanctions did them in. They made a big mistake with Mike DuBose and they're still paying for it. Shula seems to have them headed in the right direction though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend11 32 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 No, the Alabama players don't have problems, it's the people around them. That's the big difference between the problems of Tech and 'Bama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 [ QUOTE ] No, the Alabama players don't have problems [/ QUOTE ] That's funny right there, I don't care who you are!!! LOL PLEASE!!! EVERY program has players with problems...some just keep it under wraps better than others and some the media LOVE to jump all over...Bear Bryant ran one of the most corrupt programs in NCAA history, but because it was 'Bear Bryant's program' it was just swept under the rug...he was, if you will, "above the law"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 That's my point! The administration and boosters are the problem at Alabama. As for the Tech stuff... I'm about as sick of it as I care to be!!! Every school in the country has off-field problems every year. Including UVA, WVU, UT, UNC, and ALABAMA! That's just what happens when you put the spotlight on teenagers who have been treated like GODS since middle school. The difference at Tech is Marcus Vick's spotlight was bigger because of his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I think Ike should start. He showed me the most at teh game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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