2014 Fall Camp is open

[hokiegrad]

And we might play Minor this year... I was pretty confident he would redshirt, but I think I like this "play them early" approach.

 

[NickVT10]

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.

On TKP, a contributor said he was able to watch about 15 minutes of practice yesterday and Brewer took all of the snaps in that time with the 1s. He said he was really good, made all the throws, looked off the safeties and had the 2 picks. The Fuller INT was a jumping 1 handed grab that not many players can make otherwise it was a completion on a deep out. (Video is up on TKP)

 

[vtfan15]

Pray McLaughlin doesn't go down<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> announce OT Mark Shuman tore his meniscus in practice last week and has elected to retire from football.</p>&mdash; Hokies Journal (@HokiesJournal) <a href="https://twitter.com/HokiesJournal/statuses/500023095747678208">August 14, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[wildturkey]

Pray McLaughlin doesn't go down<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> announce OT Mark Shuman tore his meniscus in practice last week and has elected to retire from football.</p>&mdash; Hokies Journal (@HokiesJournal) <a href="https://twitter.com/HokiesJournal/statuses/500023095747678208">August 14, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Maybe Teller can play some 2nd team tackle if needed?


And if that TKP commenter is right, my guess is Brewer is the guy. Why else would he be getting that many snaps with the 1s if the competition were that open?

 

[vtfan15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Shane Beamer tells Frank Beamer's website that he expects three freshman RBs -- McKenzie, Williams, McMillian -- to play this year. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/500076788438282241">August 15, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[ckhokie]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Shane Beamer tells Frank Beamer's website that he expects three freshman RBs -- McKenzie, Williams, McMillian -- to play this year. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/500076788438282241">August 15, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

+Edmunds, JC, and Caleb?

I am glad the staff is moving toward playing our best guys, but I wonder how this is going to work? Time to move on from Coleman and Caleb?

 

[hokiegrad]

+Edmunds, JC, and Caleb?

I am glad the staff is moving toward playing our best guys, but I wonder how this is going to work? Time to move on from Coleman and Caleb?

Caleb maybe, but I don't see JC going anywhere. Shane may be his biggest fan.

I don't expect McMillian to get any RB carries this year. I believe Shane's talking about special teams there.

 

[ckhokie]

I expected Edmunds, JC, and one of the freshman to get carries this year. That is looking like Shai, so far. I can understand McMillian getting in on ST, but it looks like that may be they only contribution Caleb makes is ST, as well.

 

[Sleepy T]

Unfortunately I think the train has pulled out for Caleb. Coleman should defineyy be a situational player (S much as I like him).

I have to respectfully disagree on the redshirt RB situation turkey. I think most our most recent top notch RBs (with the exception of Evans) have left early after only 1 or 2 seasons as the guy. With RBs having such a short shelf life, odds are that if they are as good as we think they will be, at least one of Juice or Shai will leave before their senior season... Maybe both?

We just have to keep recruiting that position well. I am sure next year we will take at least a couple.

 

[vtfan15]

Some stuff coming out about the scrimmage.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Shai McKenzie Travon McMillian and Cam Phillips all scored during today's scrimmage</p>&mdash; JD Howell (@JDHowellShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDHowellShow/statuses/500757163837751297">August 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;You get tired of tackling that ol' boy. He runs strong.&quot; - Frank Beamer on Shai McKenzie <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Kyle Bailey (@TheClubhouseKB) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheClubhouseKB/statuses/500757894057713664">August 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[vtfan15]

More stuff...<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>McMillian, McKenzie with short TDs, Kendall with an 87 yard return of a missed FG. Brewer 35 yard TD to Byrn, Ford 65 yard TD to Newsome.</p>&mdash; Brian Marcolini (@marcolini11) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcolini11/statuses/500757521066635264">August 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mos alarming stat today: Offense was 1-16 on 3rd downs, 2-3 on 4th downs.</p>&mdash; Brian Marcolini (@marcolini11) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcolini11/statuses/500758964167262209">August 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bud: &quot;they hit a screen on us for a long touchdown&quot; Sounds like Deon Newsome's 65 yarder from Ford.</p>&mdash; Brian Marcolini (@marcolini11) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcolini11/statuses/500760063968305153">August 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Walker, Stroman both young guys who've impressed Bud.</p>&mdash; Brian Marcolini (@marcolini11) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcolini11/statuses/500760409755099136">August 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bud &quot;really pleased&quot; wih Seh Dooley</p>&mdash; Brian Marcolini (@marcolini11) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcolini11/statuses/500760727440084992">August 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As expected, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash">#Hokies</a> coach Frank Beamer said coaches will evaluate film from today's scrimmage of Leal and Brewer,make decision very soon</p>&mdash; Norm Wood (@normwood) <a href="https://twitter.com/normwood/statuses/500760683051749377">August 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[hokiehi21]

So good to hear that about Seth Dooley. Also sounds like Woody Baron is healthy enough to play instead of redshirting. I feel slightly better about d-line depth now. My biggest worry.

 

[sparko]

one of my biggest worries too ... but i'm not liking the feeling that i'm getting about the QB situation .. the fact that Leal is really in the competition is telling at this point. Unless the coaches are playing little pre-season games. i'd still expect brewer to get the nod by the end of this week.

 

[sparko]

and it sounds like Shai and Juice may be the next great RB tandem. I feel like JC's role will continue to diminish (unfortunately for him) and if Joel Caleb sticks around at this point, I'd be shocked. They need to get him involved and move him to D asap.

 

[HoHumHokie]

 

[hokiegrad]

This is welcome news. Very glad to hear Baron is on the mend and going to be able to play this year. Lets these young guys develop before they're thrown into the fie. Our D should be better both now and in the future for it.

 

[hokiehi21]

somethin to watch

 

[NickVT10]

somethin to watch

That is a pretty big concern. Depth at Tackle is minimal with Shuman out.

 

[HoHumHokie]

somethin to watch

 

[wildturkey]

The latest

Practice report: Quarterback, running back, offensive line starters still being finalized - Roanoke Times: Andy Bitter Virginia Tech Football

Quick summary (there's a lot more in there so read it if you've got the time):

-QB decision could come Friday

-Likely 6 RBs will play this season

-Gibson is healthy(ish); no starters set