Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 http://www.roanoke.com/sports/breaking/wb/184670 FINALLY! Bravo to Purnell for having the balls to speak out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Marshman ignores the criticism because he's been a target as well...by far the weakest link on the O-line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 And one more thing... Dissension among the ranks is never a good thing...but can eventually be a great thing if it brings about the change that should have been made a long time ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vthokies4life 10 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Stinespring’s unit has slipped to 109th out of 118 Division I-A teams in total offense, a year after finishing 100th in the rankings. The Hokies put up 400 yards in a win over Maryland two weeks ago but stumbled badly last week at Miami. They ran just six plays in the third quarter of the 16-14 loss and finished with 250 total yards. That's a quote from the article. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Stinespring’s unit has slipped to 109th out of 118 Division I-A teams in total offense, a year after finishing 100th in the rankings. The Hokies put up 400 yards in a win over Maryland two weeks ago but stumbled badly last week at Miami. They ran just six plays in the third quarter of the 16-14 loss and finished with 250 total yards. That's a quote from the article. Wow. Before the Maryland game I believe the offense was around 115th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Before the Maryland game I believe the offense was around 115th. UVA has a better offense than VT. Mike Groh directs a more proficient offense than Bryan Stinespring. Not good. If you all wouldn't cheer everytime Groh's left to twist in the wind another year, I might have some pity. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham-VT Fan 46 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 probably not aired in the greatest forum (the public); however, they are what a lot of players are feeling. Sturdivant said it in his quotes, and I am aware of a few more situations where players have questioned things (not in public though). However, I do recall last year that one of the players (I can't remember which one now) did make some public comments about the offense, and he was quickly squelched for the remainder of the season. One thing is for sure, it certainly has caused ole Frank some headaches he didn't want...but maybe that's a good thing if it brings about change. Things sure are interesting here in Blacksburg now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norseman 10 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I've done my fair share of Stinespring bashing & i think he needs to go. But where the hell has Sturdivant been the last 4 years? When you talk about some of the great or even good linebackers that have played at Tech, his name will NEVER come up. Maybe if he could step up and make a play once in awhile, his opinion might carry more weight. But to come out bashing a coach and especially the one who recruited your sorry overrated carcass, thats just classless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgs86 10 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I've done my fair share of Stinespring bashing & i think he needs to go. But where the hell has Sturdivant been the last 4 years? When you talk about some of the great or even good linebackers that have played at Tech, his name will NEVER come up. Maybe if he could step up and make a play once in awhile, his opinion might carry more weight. But to come out bashing a coach and especially the one who recruited your sorry overrated carcass, thats just classless. He is definately a solid backer.. In the Miami game he played 58 defensive plays from scrimmage (most on the team) and 5 plays on special teams.. He had 6 solo tackles and 5 assists with a sack.. those stats were tied for 2nd most tackles.. I trust Bud Foster that he is the best player at that spot now.. He was backing up Xavier Adibi, so i say he's stepped up pretty well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano5 14 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I've done my fair share of Stinespring bashing & i think he needs to go. But where the hell has Sturdivant been the last 4 years? When you talk about some of the great or even good linebackers that have played at Tech, his name will NEVER come up. Maybe if he could step up and make a play once in awhile, his opinion might carry more weight. But to come out bashing a coach and especially the one who recruited your sorry overrated carcass, thats just classless. So if his opinion doesn't mean anything because of him playing behind good backers all his college career, what does your opinion mean??? Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 But where the hell has Sturdivant been the last 4 years? Behind 4-year starters, Hall and Adibi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhs7695 185 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I've heard his name come up several times this year as he has layed several guys out. He's having a pretty solid year IMO. Not bad for a guy that had to wait his turn behind probably the greatest linebacking duo in the school's history in Adibi and Hall. I don't get why Sturdivant's opinion should matter more or less because of his play on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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