2014 Fall Camp is open

[vtfan15]

DL news<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> DL coach Charley Wiles says walkon Wade Hansen will work with OL this preseason.</p>&mdash; Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) <a href="https://twitter.com/RTD_MikeBarber/statuses/499207266235846656">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Both Wiles, Foster said they're hopeful Woody Baron (ankle) can practice today. Lot of DT decisions based on his health. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499211480739631104">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> have moved Melvin Keihn to defensive end this preseason.</p>&mdash; Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) <a href="https://twitter.com/RTD_MikeBarber/statuses/499211482518007808">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wiles said DeWayne Alford suffered an abdominal strain. Part of the reason the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> are looking at Melvin Keihn as a DE.</p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499211114895671296">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[SPHINX06]

Walker will play

Walker gives a lot inside twitchy and strong or a freshman. Bud

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Walker was the best DT on the east coast last year. I would have loved to have gotten Nnadi as well, but we got the best. Sobczak may take a year but is a great plug there as well and Mihota is going to be tough to block coming inside out. Stunts with Walker and Mihota will be fantastic in the coming years. Both of those guys have a ton of quickness and rush ability.

 

[ckhokie]

DL news<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> DL coach Charley Wiles says walkon Wade Hansen will work with OL this preseason.</p>&mdash; Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) <a href="https://twitter.com/RTD_MikeBarber/statuses/499207266235846656">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Both Wiles, Foster said they're hopeful Woody Baron (ankle) can practice today. Lot of DT decisions based on his health. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499211480739631104">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> have moved Melvin Keihn to defensive end this preseason.</p>&mdash; Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) <a href="https://twitter.com/RTD_MikeBarber/statuses/499211482518007808">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wiles said DeWayne Alford suffered an abdominal strain. Part of the reason the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> are looking at Melvin Keihn as a DE.</p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499211114895671296">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

6'1" 209 lb DE??

 

[vtpoop]

6'1" 209 lb DE??

That's not much smaller than Corey Moore. I'd be more than alright with another Corey Moore.

 

[vtfan15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RB Shai McKenzie said he got fully cleared from ACL injury in May. Had some soreness over the summer, but is working that out. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499553203676258305">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A couple players said Bucky Hodges and Chris Durkin are Wildcat options for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> this year. That's 244 and 235 pounds of ballcarrier.</p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499554115962560512">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Brasky]

You guys are legends. Thanks for being as passionate about CFB as I am.

 

[HoHumHokie]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RB Shai McKenzie said he got fully cleared from ACL injury in May. Had some soreness over the summer, but is working that out. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499553203676258305">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A couple players said Bucky Hodges and Chris Durkin are Wildcat options for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> this year. That's 244 and 235 pounds of ballcarrier.</p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499554115962560512">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

As long as Stiney isn't calling the plays then I am OK with the wild-turkey formations. The wild-turkey never amounted to anything back when he was calling the plays.

 

[NickVT10]

As long as Stiney isn't calling the plays then I am OK with the wild-turkey formations. The wild-turkey never amounted to anything back when he was calling the plays.

After hearing how Boone could throw the ball out of the stadium, I was sorely disappointed when he underthrew Tyrod

 

[vtfan15]

More updates<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sounds like Shane Beamer thinks freshman RB Shai McKenzie will have some type of role this year. Seems to be a focus on, why wait? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499597644202004480">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Beamer said Marshawn Williams gives him unsolicited twice daily weight updates. Said he was 223-225 at last check. Still out though. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499597935630643200">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Beamer still said VT wants to find three running backs as the primary ballcarriers out of a group that's got about 7 options. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499598286966513664">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Is OL coach Stacy Searels any closer to choosing a starting five? &quot;After yesterday, no,&quot; he said. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499598441111363584">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Searels said RT Jonathan McLaughlin has responded real well to being put with 2nd team to start camp. Has had a good week and a half <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499598590315356160">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[ckhokie]

Hopefully Carlis doesn't miss much time. Definitely good for Ford to get reps in. I feel like he'll be contributing this fall a good amount

Looks like Shai has officially passed Caleb. Wonder if this means Juice will end up shirting?

 

[ckhokie]

And this will make the TSL/TKP crowd happy

 

[vtfan15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Some changes to the depth chart: Leal and Brewer co-No. 1 at QB with Motley injured <a href="http://t.co/cNer4xWNWW">http://t.co/cNer4xWNWW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499620991610671104">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[HoHumHokie]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Some changes to the depth chart: Leal and Brewer co-No. 1 at QB with Motley injured <a href="http://t.co/cNer4xWNWW">http://t.co/cNer4xWNWW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/499620991610671104">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

So Shai McKenzie has officially surpassed Caleb on the depth chart. Is this the beginning of the end for Caleb? Maybe Caleb will take on an important role elsewhere, maybe as a gunner on special teams.....kind of like Zach Luckett a few years back.

What is the deal with Facyson's injury?

 

[HoHumHokie]

New QB, but same results as our last QB....

But wait....

 

[vtfan15]

New QB, but same results as our last QB....

Not gonna panic yet, it's only part of 1 practice. But that combined with the fact that Leal and Brewer are co # 1s unsettling. We need Brewer to be significantly better than Leal (at least the Leal we saw last year).

 

[Sleepy T]

Maybe it is by design with the media??? But we haven't heard much good or bad about QBs which is a bit unsettling.

I was hoping we would have heard some really good things about somebody by now. Have heard zero about Motley.

 

[VTscores]

Not gonna panic yet, it's only part of 1 practice. But that combined with the fact that Leal and Brewer are co # 1s unsettling. We need Brewer to be significantly better than Leal (at least the Leal we saw last year).

I agree.

Leal was not an exciting prospect during his last few showings. QB is a position of immediate and desperate need, and we don't need a QB controversy going on.

 

[wildturkey]

Couple of thoughts on all the news:

-If Shai is really doing that well, then you have to redshirt Juice. It just doesn't make any sense to play both of them along with Edmunds and JC. And heck, maybe even Caleb if they plan on using him in some packages. There just aren't enough carries and you're wasting eligibility.

-I kinda hope Shai or Juice wins the job outright and splits carries with Edmunds. JC is a good kid, but he's always just struck me as a limited player. He can do some stuff well, but not really a game changer. Servicable, not a star. I'd rather see Edmunds and Shai/Juice being the workhorses, and JC just getting spot carries every now and then.

-I don't see a point in playing Durkin this year. If Bucky can run the WT, let him do it. I think its silly to waste a year of eligibility on Durkin for the chance of what, 10 to 20 snaps all year in the WT?

-I can't figure out if the constant shuffling on the OL is a good thing (depth!) or a bad thing (no one can play well enough!)

 

[hokiegrad]

The quote I thought was most interesting today hasn't gotten any love here?

Foster on Huelskamp developing at mike: "I’m not saying he’s going to be the next Jack Tyler, but it wouldn’t surprise me,"