http://www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-...tching-virginia-techs-open-scrimmage-saturday
This should give some of us an idea of the hokies at least. I am surprised at how open their practices are and how non existent ours tend to be in regards to updates. What I took away from the article is the offense is really not where it should be and the hokies moved a corner to safety, lost their starting rover, and don't know who their mike is on defense. After watching the previous years matchup in the shoe' moments ago and reading this update I'm starting to feel pretty good about this game for a variety of reasons.
1. We have had this circled since 00 in the 4th quarter last year against Tech.
I don't doubt the revenge factor, especially with Urban Meyer, but Tech will be extremely amped up for this game as well considering that for this program a win over the defending champs could make the season. Plus considering it's at home, I think that each team has a lot of intangibles going their way.
2. I've never seen so many third down conversions converted like Tech had last year. With a better defense I do not see them having as much free space this time around.
Very valid point. I couldn't believe half of the crap that Brewer pulled out of his a** last year and don't expect that to happen again (especially considering how sloppy he looked the rest of the season). However, that was also only Brewer's 2nd start after transferring and the offense was loaded with true freshmen. I'm hoping that with this past year of development that they won't have to rely on magic/luck/divine intervention as much.
3. We don't play Navy first game
Eh, I see your point. It obviously a huge benefit not having to spend time focusing on a completely different strategy, but come on. This is THE Ohio State University which has some of the most elite talent in the country, not to mention possibly the best coach in college football (probably behind only Saban). The deck is, and always has been, stacked in tOSU's favor.
4. Veterans everywhere on offense to handle the Tech front (which will be the most talented we face all year)
I agree. Won't be open season on Barrett like last year and I look forward to seeing this battle.
5. I like Kendall Fullers game but he's faced up against Michael Thomas and at 6'3" it will be a physical mismatch.
LOL. Fuller will be a Pro Bowl cornerback in the near future. Thank God all of his brothers played for Tech because otherwise we probably wouldn't have had a chance at signing him.
6. They lost the middle of their back 7. You don't lose two safeties and your MLB and improve you just don't.
It will be a setback for sure, but Foster has a way of plugging guys into his system and maximizing the talent he's given. Don't get me wrong, there will be struggles, but also plenty to compensate with.
7. Their defense has faced their offense for the last 6 months or so.
