Hokies Add a Kicker to the Mix in 2008

By Gary Cope

With senior kickers Jared Develli and Jud Dunlevy gone to graduation, Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer, who is also the special teams coach, was looking for some new blood to compete for the kicking job in 2008. And today, he added a kicker to the mix in Lancaster County, Penn.’s Justin Myer.

“I feel like I have a really good chance to win the kickoff job,” Myer said in an interview with the Lancaster New Era. “They said if I win the kickoff job, they’ll put a scholarship up. Not having a scholarship going in will help me with training and preparation.”

Myer kicked a Central High School record 47 field goals this season and was focusing his college search on Division I-AA schools before Virginia Tech “came out of nowhere” and offered him a preferred walk-on spot.

Read the entire article by Jeffrey Reinhart.

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Bud Foster to Leave Virginia Tech?

Wow. This Washington Post article really caught me off guard. I was just talking about Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator Bud Foster‘s future with a coworker of mine. I just assumed that Bud was the defacto heir to the Virginia Tech Head Coaching throne once Frank Beamer calls it a career. But, Frank is only 61 years old, so as long as he stays healthy and continues to enjoy his job, he could conceivably coach for another five, 10 even 15 years. That being said, I do not think Bud can wait that long, nor should he.

If his goal is to become a head football coach at a big time Division I-A program, he has all of the credentials and has more than earned a shot. Like most Hokie football fans, I would love to see him stay for selfish reasons, but it is like having a talented player who plays the required three seasons and then bolts for the NFL … you want him to stay because your team will be better, but you wish the guy the best and can’t blame him for leaving.

I was a bit surprised that Bud has not had more high profile offers. I always assumed (yeah, I know…) that he was getting offers every year from decent programs, but quietly turned them down. It would appear, having read this article, that unless you shamelessly promote yourself, teams won’t generally give you a call. That is a shame … well, a shame for the big time programs looking for HCs, but great for Hokies football fans and players!

Bud, we would love to keep you, but if you truly want to be a head coach, we wish you the best! And, uh, thanks for turning down UVA … can you imagine Chris Long in a Bud Foster-managed defense? Holy shnikes.

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What to Expect Against W&M

One we get past all of the obligatory I-AA upset warnings, let’s get take a look at what we can truly expect at tomorrow’s game. With no disrespect intended toward William and Mary, and assuming this game plays out as expected (a Hokie romp), what can the Hokies do in this game to get better heading into their first ACC game the following week?

Obviously you want Tyrod Taylor in the game long enough to develop a rhythm with the offense, especially the receivers, all of whom must be salivating at the possibilities now evident with a more mobile and exciting quarterback under center. At the same time, you don’t want to keep him in too long and run the risk of him getting hurt.

I fully expect the Hokie offense to come firing on all cylinders and just pound the Tribe defense (which is pretty bad statistically) into an early submission. Tyrod will probably run wild at times, picking up 20 yard gains. I think when it’s over, T-Mobile will have more than 100 yards rushing, not to mention the big numbers he’ll put up in the passing game. If he threw for 287 against Ohio, imagine what he can do against a I-AA team that went 3-8 last year. Scary.

Don’t forget Tech’s defense, which smothered the Bobcast last weekend. They might pitch a shutout in this game. And I certainly expect they will probably put up some points off turnovers.

This game should allow the coaches to get some young players some quality playing time. And I would even argue that Frank Beamer should keep Sean Glennon on the sideline. Not as punishment, but because he is graduating in December and probably won’t be back next season, so why not let Cory Holt, who will likely be back, get some quality snaps so we have another “mobile” quarterback in case … well, I’m not even going to say it. Suffice it to say that Holt is more like Tyrod in terms of the ability to escape pressure than Glennon, who, by the way, didn’t beat Holt out by much last season. Plus, from all accounts, Holt has never put himself before the team.

It makes sense to me that if the offensive line gets comfortable with how Tyrod is playing and moving around and the o-line is adjusting to his style of play, why not go with the backup QB who has a similar style, that way the o-line doesn’t have to make as many adjustments.

We’ll probably see more of Jahre Cheeseman as the backup tailback behind Ore and Kenny Lewis, Jr. Ore, who is nursing some sore ribs, probably won’t see much time in this game. What’s the point? Give him enough carries to keep him active, but don’t risk further injury right before you enter the ACC schedule. And Lewis, Jr., has been tearing it up lately! He ran wild over Ohio and showed some explosiveness and speed that I don’t think many expected to see.

This will be a good opportunity for Tyrod to mature a little more and develop some timing with the offense, but the quality of the opponent won’t do much to prepare him for the likes of Miami, Florida State, Clemson and Boston College. Then again, T-Mobile didn’t look too flustered by the LSU defense and if he doesn’t get flustered by a defense with eight legitimate NFL draft picks, then I don’t imagine there are many teams that will intimidate him.

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Why Al Groh Refuses to Play I-AA Teams

James Madison University wants to play the University of Virginia in football. Virginia Tech wants to play JMU. JMU does not want to play Tech. UVA does not want to play JMU. Confused? Good, I am not alone.

In a Sept. 19 article in the Daily News Record, JMU athletic director Jeff Bourne said he wants to add the Cavaliers to the Dukes’ schedule, but has declined two games against the Hokies.

In the article, Bourne is quoted as saying, “We just don’t know that playing a team that’s ranked in the Top 10 is the best thing for James Madison.”

But playing the Wahoos? Well, that’s different … apparently.

So, the Dukes, who have already played a *I-A team this season (a 37-14 loss to UNC), are itching to take on the Cavaliers, but according to UVA AD Craig Littlepage, the Hoos have no interest in playing the Dukes. Specifically, head coach Al Groh doesn’t want to play ANY I-AA opponents, but Littlepage didn’t give specific reasons for Groh’s nondesire to play teams like JMU.

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer believes it is important for the Hokies to occasionally schedule an in-state I-AA team because he feels it “is good for football in the state,” according to the Daily News Record article.

Everyone that follows college football has an opinion on I-As playing I-AAs. This year’s shocker in Ann Arbor wasn’t the first big upset by a I-AA team. Last season, Colorado lost at home to Montana State, 19-10. Like Michigan, it was Colorado’s first ever I-AA opponent. These big wins followed by several more close calls has led many proponents of the the interdivisional matchups to say, “see, we’re not just in it for the money!”

Meanwhile, the opponents of having I-AA teams on the schedule, like Al Groh, have more fuel for their argument, which I imagine sounds something like this, “Why take the risk? How did it work out for Michigan and Colorado? If you blow them out, people discredit the win because we were supposed to win. If you win by a touchdown, you get crucified for barely beating an inferior team. And if you lose, your job suddenly becomes a little less secure … isn’t that right Coach Carr?”

The Dukes want to play the big teams (but not too big) for the experience, exposure and, oh yah, the $300-$500 they’ll get for entering the lion’s den. It’s a win-win for the little guys and if they can actually beat a school like UVA, then it is that much sweeter.

But there are some teams like Appy State that will take on all comers. The bigger they are, the harder they’ll fall.

Virginia Tech wants to play a small in-state schools because according to Beamer, it is good football in the Commonwealth.

So many different sides to the different arguments, but no matter how you look at it, from a fan’s perspective, it is always great to witness an upset like the Mighty Mountaineers over the legendary Wolverines.

*For the record: I am aware the NCAA has changes the names of the I-A and I-AA. However, I feel these new acronyms are pointless and confusing; so just as I continued to call Prince, Prince – I am still referring to the divisions as I-A and I-AA.

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Tyrod Taylor is Good! Fans Booing Bad?

I finally got a chance to sit down and carefully watch the Virginia Tech vs. Ohio game last night. I was on vacation at the beach on Saturday and only got to watch the game on my laptop (ESPN 360), so there were some finer details and nuances of the game that I was sure I had missed. And wouldn’t you know it, after watching the game on a bigger screen I discovered that Tyrod Taylor was even more impressive that he was on my laptop.

His stats were pretty impressive for any quarterback. But they were especially impressive for a true freshman making his first collegiate start against a bowl team picked to win its conference. Taylor completed 18 of 31 passes for 287 yards, rushed for 40 yards (not couting the 32 yards lost when he was sacked) and ran for a touchdown. Take into account the three dropped passes and he would have been 21 of 31 for about 340 yards passing. Uh … wow!

While the stats are enough to make even the most stoic and reserved Hokie fan giggle like a little girl; what was more impressive is how comfortable and veteran-like Taylor appeared. It looked like he has been the starting QB for a couple of years. He never got flustered in the pocket when the pressure was on (watch the highlights here). Countless times he just floated gracefully away from danger, buying a precious extra second or two to make a John Elway like pass with nothing more than a flick of his wrist. I don’t think he ever cocked his arm back to throw a pass – just his wrist.

Taylor reminds me of three quarterbacks all rolled into one. He was John Elway-like zip on his passes; a quick release like Dan Marino and the poise and elusivity of a Steve Young. And he’s only 18! He even looked comfortable against LSU. This kid is the real deal and it is going to be an absolute pleasure to watch him play for at least the next three years. Set your DVRs folks, because kids like Tyrod only come around so often.

Glennon Fallout
There was a was an article in the Roanoke Times today – “Beamer: Booing Glennon Not Cool” – about Frank Beamer’s disappointment with Tech fans for booing the benched Sean Glennon. I understand where Frank is coming from and assuming someone from the media asked him about what he thought on the booing, he had no choice but to say he was disappointed. What else was he going to say?

The fans weren’t booing Glennon because of his disappointing performances during the last several games; rather, they were booing because of his attitude following his benching. Glennon said in a Washington Post article,”I hope the coaches realize I need to be on the field this year. If they don’t, I think a lot of programs would be willing to take me.” That was the straw that broke the fans back and caused them to boo. Sour grapes.

The tailgatefever.com Web site came up with a great script for Glennon to read from in future interviews. You can read the entire “interview” scenario on their site, but here is a brief excerpt that will give you an idea of what Glennon should have said following his benching.

From tailgatefever.com:

Interviewer: There are rumors that you are considering transferring to a school with a crappy program so you would be the best quarterback on the team. Is this true?

Glennon: I am a member of the Va. Tech football team, and I will do whatever I can to help my team win. Do I want to be the starter? You bet. But that is Coach Beamer’s decision. I don’t like his decision, and I am going to try to win my job back by getting better, but in the meantime I am going to do everything I can to help Tyrod get ready to lead this team to victory. If that means it is my job to signal in plays then so be it.  The most important thing to me is for this team to win, and I am going to do my best to make sure that happens. Hopefully, that means things will work out for me. I still have two seasons left and a lot of things can change.

Had Glennon actually said something along these lines, the fans would have embraced him and applauded him when he entered the Ohio game in the final minutes. Instead, he aired his dirty laundry to the public and came across as a sore loser in the collective mind of the Hokie nation. This is why the fans booed him; not because of poor play, but because of poor sportsmanship. According to the fans I have spoken with, they feel that Glennon put himself first before the team. Anytime a player puts himself before the team, especially the Hokies, the fans will not respond kindly. I have a feeling Beamer knows all of this, but what else was he going to say?

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The End of the Glennon Era

I read a Washington Post article (‘Shocked’ Glennon Heads to the Bench) about Sean Glennon being benched in favor of true freshman Tyrod Taylor and I was “shocked” at just how disillusioned Glennon really is.

In the article, Glennon is quoted as saying, “I feel like, not to say I’d make it, but that I have a shot at the next level.” I can only assume Glennon is referring to the NFL as the next level. If my assumtion is correct, I think someone needs to be up front with Sean and explain to him that he was never slated to be a starter at Virginia Tech. If everything had gone according to plan, he would have been a 2nd stringer at best during his entire career.

Glennon, a redshirt junior, is in his fourth year at Virginia Tech. He played in a couple of games in 2004, redshirted in 2005, started the entire 2006 season and played six quarters in 2007. Marcus Vick, had he not gotten into trouble, would have started the 2003 through 2005 seasons, and possibly the 2006 season (depending on his NFL draft potential) after redshirting in 2002. That left Ike Whitaker as the transition quarterback for the 2006 season (assuming Marcus left early), with Glennon and Cory Holt backing him up until Tyrod arrived for the 2007 season.

Unfortunately, Ike developed a crippling addiction to alcohol and despite head coach Frank Beamer’s repeated insistance that we would see more of Ike as the 2006 season wore on, we never saw Whitaker get into a game late in the season. After the regular season was over, Ike went public with his addiction and entered rehab voluntarily. He missed the bowl game and just before the 2007 season, he was moved permanently to split end.

I like Glennon and I firmly believe that he gave everything he had to the Tech football program. I also think it is admirable that he believes he can make it at the next level and if there is a team out there that is willing to give him a shot as a free agent, more power to him and best of luck.

But facts are facts and stats are stats. He couldn’t move the ball against East Carolina and his timing and progressions just haven’t improved enough to keep him as the starting quarterback of a major college football team. Not to mention the fact that he isn’t mobile, which is very important for a team with a poorly-performing offensive line.

One thing I have always said about Frank Beamer is that he is loyal to a fault. I think he gave Glennon more than a fair shake. In the eyes of most Hokie fans, I would venture a guess that they feel this change is long overdue. If Frank thinks it is time to pull you, then that should be enough to let you know that you were given every opportunity.

E-mail me at gary@vthokiefans.com.

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LSU Tigers Maul the Hokies in Death Valley

LSU flat out whipped my Virginia Tech Hokies last night 48-7. Of course, realistic Hokie fans knew that this was probably coming, so it should not come as any surprise. What is surprising is that I wake up this Sunday morning, Sept. 9, without the normal sense of despair and hopelessness that general dominates my mood for a few days after a Tech loss. Instead, I feel like a sense of hope, albeit faint; but I feel like Virginia Tech, and especially Frank Beamer, have turned a corner and have set forth on a new path, in a new direction.

It took all of two games for Tyrod Taylor, the highly touted true freshman quarterback, to get into a game and the circumstances couldn’t have been any more daunting. It was a risk that Beamer had no choice but to take. To put a true freshman, who is one month removed from his 18th birthday, into a game against the nation’s best team (I don’t care about USC being No. 1 – LSU is the best team in the country), in the middle of a blowout, was bound to test the mettle of any player, especially a kid making his first college appearance.

I was impressed with Taylor’s play. He showed the ability to escape one of the best defenses in the country, which is going to be very important going forward since Tech offensive line can’t seem to block anyone.

Something else I noticed immediately, is that Taylor seemed quite comfortable stretching the field and going deep to his talented receivers – something his predecessor struggled with. Granted, Taylor didn’t complete many passes, but I chalk that up to playing one of the best defenses Tech has seen in the Beamer era, and to the fact that it was Tyrod’s first game.

Good grief, think about it, that’s like telling a Christian back in the Biblical days, “Hey, your Christian buddies aren’t fairing too well against those lions, why don’t you go in there and see what you can do … go get ’em KID!”

So … this probably means that the Tyrod Taylor era has officially begun. I am not really surprised, especially after Beamer names Taylor his No. 2 quarterback before the season started. That told me that Sean Glennon was on a very short leash. That leash got even shorter after the first game in which, despite impressive stats, Glennon repeatedly failed to see wide open receivers down field and was routinely behind on the timing of his passes – a trend that continued into the LSU game.

It appears that Glennon, barring an injury, has played in his last meaningful game for the Hokies. He is a redshirt junior (which means he has been in the Tech system for four years) and still hasn’t shown much progress. He did an admirable job last season and didn’t lose any games. He played hard and gave his best for his teammates. But his role now is to help Taylor become the team’s starting quarterback. Outside of that, Glennon will join the likes of Dave Meyer and Grant Noel; former Virginia Tech quarterbacks who filled in until more talented signal callers were ready to take over. Someone has to do it, right?

Next up for the Hokies is a home game against Ohio University. This will be a great opportunity for Taylor to get some quality game experience against a team that won nine games last season. Tech’s defense will still have their hands full with a very good running back by the name of Kalvin McRae, who rushed for three touchdowns yesterday, and rushed for more than 1,200 yards last season.

I think the Hokies will bounce back after some serious soul searching and licking of some deep wounds after last night’s butt-kicking. But, like East Carolina, I don’t think this will be an easy “W” for the Hokies. But, it will give their new starting quarterback some quality playing time. In fact, the Hokies schedule is very favorable for the next three games – Ohio University, William & Mary and then UNC. I think by the time the Hokies get to the Georgia Tech game, they will have found some rhythm to their new offense and will give the Yellow Jackets a great game.

Alright, my fellow Hokies – I am off to the beach for a much needed vacation. Let me know what you think about the Hokies – e-mail me at gary@vthokiefans.com. I will take the best e-mails and put them together in a blog posting.

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Frank Beamer Among Sports Illustrated’s Top Ten College Football Coaches

Not that Virginia Tech fans needed a write from an obscure sports rag like Sports Illustrated to tell them that their football coach is one of the best in the business, but it certainly doesn’t hurt.

Frank Beamer, according to SI.com’s Stewart Mandel, ranks at the sixth-best college football coach. But the best part of the article is that Mandel names his five worst college football coaches and guess who is at the top of the list? That’s right! C’mon Down Al Groh! You’re next on “Guess which coach gets fired next!”

Mandel writes that Groh has produced his share of NFL talent, but all he has to show for it is a a 25-23 ACC record and “a whole bunch of Christmas dinners in Charlotte and Boise.” Priceless.

Read the entire SI.com article.

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Frank Beamer Speaks at the 2007 NFL Draft

Virginia Tech Head Football Coach Frank Beamer was in New York City on Saturday, April 21, to thank the NFL for its support of the Virginia Tech Hokies family in the wake of the tragedy on April 16. Beamer canceled the Hokies annual spring football game because he didn’t feel it was appropriate – no one disagreed.

Beamer was accompanied by former Hokies Bruce Smith (1981-84), DeAngelo Hall (2001-03), Michael Vick (1998-2001). Below is the video from that ceremony, which is prefaced by a short memorial by ESPN.

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Brace Yourselves, Because It’s Going to Get Worse

Oct. 13, 2006 — Wow. Back-to-back beatdowns and suddenly Virginia Tech, in the eyes of the college football world, are down and out and were overrated to begin with. Honestly, though, are any of us really surprised by how our beloved Hokies have played the last two games? Did our collective expectations ascend so dramatically during the first four games that we ceased to be rational fans and willed ourselves to believe that our offense could actually compete with top tier teams, and even win? Judging from the fan reaction, yes, some of us are guilty. But, can you blame us?We, as fans, have become spoiled during the last 13 seasons, during which time Tech has averaged better than nine wins per season to only three losses (122-39). Seven times during those 13 years, Tech finished with 10 or more wins. That’s an incredible record for any team. Though no one is calling for Beamer’s job (many, however, are calling for Bryan Stinespring’s), I’m reminded of when Nebraska fans and alumni were so disgusted with consistent 9-3 seasons that they fired Frank Solich. How’d that work out for them?

At this point, I think most Tech fans would be thrilled with a 9-3 season, which would be mean the Hokies would go 5-1 down the stretch and end up in a decent bowl game. However, the schedule doesn’t get any easier and there is a very good chance Tech will lose four, possibly even five of its last six games, which would end Tech’s streak of 13 consecutive bowl appearances. Let’s take an optimistic look at the remaining schedule:

Oct. 21 – Home vs. Southern Mississippi (3-2)
Southern Miss. is a 3-2 team with two wins coming against some pretty soft competition (Southeastern Louisiana and Central Florida). Their “big” win was a 37-17 drubbing of North Carolina State, which beat Boston College on a last second Hail Mary touchdown. The Golden Eagles’ two losses include a season-opening debacle against Florida, 34-7, and last week’s embarrassing loss to Tulsa, 20-6. After Georgia Tech and Boston College exposed an alarming number of weaknesses in Virginia Tech’s game, the Southern Miss. game is no longer a gimme. The one positive is that the Eagles have lost both of their games on the road and if the Tech faithful show up en mass, it might be the difference between a win and a loss. I’m giving the Hokies an ugly win here with a couple of big plays on defense. (Tech, 5-2)

Oct. 26 – Home vs. Clemson (6-1)
I don’t think there’s much we can say about this game. On paper it’s a complete mismatch. Clemson’s offense is a juggernaut, averaging better than 43 points a game. However, their schedule is one of the softest in the country. Four of their six wins have comes against Florida Atlantic, North Carolina, Louisiana Tech and Temple. Their two “quality” wins are against a Florida State and Wake Forest. Their lone loss was against Boston College. What makes matters worse is that this is a Thursday night game and Tech will be coming off four days rest from the Southern Miss. game. The good news is, Clemson will also be coming off a short week in which they play host to No. 13 Georgia Tech. Hopefully the Yellow Jackets can take a little steam out of the Clemson engine before they drive up to Blacksburg. However, I don’t think it will be enough – Clemson rolls Tech to its second straight loss on ESPN’s Thursday night college football. (Tech, 5-3)

Nov. 4 – Away vs. Miami (3-2)
Miami, Florida State and Virginia Tech are all having down years, but Miami is always a tough game at home and between now and Nov. 4, when the Hokies come to town, the Hurricanes play Florida Atlantic, Duke and Georgia Tech. Miami will rebuild some of their confidence against FAU and Duke, but Georgia Tech should give them a serious run for their money right before they play Virginia Tech. Again, Hokie fans will count on the Ramblin’ Wreck to soften up the opponent, but on the road, I just don’t see Tech pulling out a win in the Orange Bowl. Chalk up another loss. (Tech, 5-4)

Nov. 11 – Home vs. Kent State (4-2)
Tech returns home after another disappointing conference loss and will take what frustrations it has left and pound the Golden Flashes into submission. Tech won’t win this game on heart, they’ll win because they have superior athletes and talent, which will be enough. Should Tech lose this game, they should probably just pack it in. Kent State barely escaped with a win over Temple. (Tech, 6-4 and bowl eligible)

Nov. 18 – Away vs. Wake Forest (5-1)
Wake Forest has been the surprise team of the ACC this year, going 5-1, with their only loss coming on a fourth quarter collapse to Clemson. Wake had dominated that game, but their lack of experience protecting a fourth quarter lead against a ranked team did them in and the wheels came off. The pollsters haven’t been convinced and have denied the Decons entry into the top 25. The ACC will have a better idea of how real the Deacs are in the weeks leading up to the Virginia Tech game. Jim Grobe’s team faces N.C. State, Boston College and Florida State, with UNC sandwiched in there. If they can pull off a pair of wins against BC, FSU or NCST, then I think the Hokies will be in for a tougher game than they anticipated earlier in the year. I am a Jim Grobe fan and love what he’s been able to do down in Winston-Salem, and while I think they are a much improved team, I think they lack the depth to hang with BC and FSU. They’ll probably sneak by NCST and handle the Tar Heels, but the Hokies will have four more games under their belts against some good teams and I think they will only get better. I give Tech another win here, but it will a close one. (Tech, 7-4)

Nov. 25 – Home vs. Virginia (2-4)
The Cavaliers are 2-4 as of today, Oct. 13. But they have Maryland, North Carolina and N.C. State up next. The Cavs are just plain bad, but they have a shot at beating the Terps and Heels. The Pack should handle the Hoos easily, sending Virginia to Florida State and Miami, which will result in three straight losses before they head down to Blacksburg for the Battle for the Commonwealth. This is the kind of year that scares me, when it comes to this rivalry game. Virginia is way down. They’re flat our terrible, and as history has taught us, those are the years that the Hoos are the most dangerous. We haven’t lost to Virginia at home since the 1998 season when they scored the biggest comeback in their school’s history, beating us 36-32. I have a bad feeling about this game, right now. And unless Tech shows us something different in the weeks leading up to this season finale, I fear we’re in for a colossal disappointment. It won’t make sense because we’re the superior team in terms of talent, speed, strength, etc., but against Virginia, the rules have never applied. We end on a disappointing note in Al Groh’s last game as the Cavalier head coach – a doubly sad day for the Hokie Nation. (Tech, 7-5 – Going to the Boise Bowl)

What does it all mean, Basil?
Look, the Hokie fascists can rip me all they want, but I’m as dedicated a Hokie fan as the next reasonable, non-psychotic alum, but I’m being honest with you, and as well all know, honesty sucks sometimes. But, we deal with it and we move on. I hope I’m wrong. I hope Tech goes 6-0 down the stretch and we finish 10-2 and just outside the top 10. I hope they fire Stiney too, but neither of those things are going to happen (thought it’s on my official Christmas wish list).

This was a growing pains type of season. We knew that in the back of our minds going into the year, but after four straight wins, some of us convinced ourselves that maybe we can bypass the growing pains – maybe we can just fast forward. Sadly, we have too much inexperience on the offensive line and with our quarterback to overcome those deficiencies. We also have an offensive coordinator who just doesn’t get it. When the announcers in the booth, Doug Flutie, and the rest of the free world are watching your offense and asking, “What is he doing? That makes absolutely no sense,” then you have a problem. Beamer? Hello? Anybody watching the game tapes? I’m sure Stiney’s a nice guy, a good family man and that he loves Virginia Tech football, but if you love it, set it free.

This isn’t our year. And next year probably won’t be our year either. But, I believe Virginia Tech will explode onto the scene again in 2008 and will make a serious run at the National Championship – that is, unless ESPN can figure out a way to go ahead and award it to Notre Dame or Ohio State.

Think I’m nuts? E-mail me your comments, rants and ramblings. If you do write to me, be prepared to see your comments on the Web site! Though I will edit out all profanity and replace it with funny words.

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