Week 1: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Alabama Crimson Tide @ Atlanta, GA (8/31/2103)

[VTscores]

VT really needed a lot of things to fall their way -- not injuries to key players and experienced backups bailing out for unknown reasons.

It takes a while for new coaching staff to get a grasp on things. Also, VT tends to get better during the season after rough starts, which is why I hate playing premium games up front.

 

[hokiehi21]

 

[VT_Antzo]

6 days to gameday...looks like our O-line is set and defense is ready to go.

This game will be dictated by the play of Logan... and (the return of) beamerball.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEGY_fLBCsQ]Rocky II -- Final Round - YouTube[/ame]

 

[vtfan15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>VT will practice Sun., take Mon. off to gameplan. Beamer was told Mike London does that at UVa: &quot;Then we won’t do it then,&quot; he joked <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Hokies&amp;src=hash">#Hokies</a></p>&mdash; Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/statuses/371329615832162305">August 24, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[HoHumHokie]

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

The starting OL was announced by Coach Grimes via twitter. Right to left:

Gibson, Miller, Wang, Ferris, McLaughlin.

There is a pic on his twitter as well. Gibson looks swoll.

 

[Sleepy T]

Saw Gibson at Sam's Club a month ago, and he didn't look that big to me (as in the pic)..but he certainly wasn't flabby at all. He looked like a huge TE to me (about 250-260). I think this is a good group to start. I think the Miller/Wang position changes will be good. Hopefully the young tackles can adjust quickly.

 

[Jhalf]

I can not believe it is finally game week. Feels like I have been waiting for ever.

So happy we don't have to wait until Monday night lol

 

[NickVT10]

Some of you will have seen this already but it is a interesting article from TKP about the whole #BEATBAMA thing that started after the bowl last year.

It was never about beating Alabama | The Key Play

We are going there to play to win but win or lose, there are some things we are looking for in the game and this talks about it.

 

[hokiegrad]

The starting OL was announced by Coach Grimes via twitter. Right to left:

Gibson, Miller, Wang, Ferris, McLaughlin.

There is a pic on his twitter as well. Gibson looks swoll.

French's take: The Starters: Hokies Offensive Line Analysis | The Key Play

 

[HoHumHokie]

French's take: The Starters: Hokies Offensive Line Analysis | The Key Play

Should we be worried that Grimes is our second biggest offensive lineman?

 

[VTscores]

Should we be worried that Grimes is our second biggest offensive lineman?

Yes.

Particularly when they go up against Alabama.

Better hope for a very speedy offensive backfield at VT for this game, and that Logan is razor sharp.

 

[NickVT10]

Should we be worried that Grimes is our second biggest offensive lineman?

Yes.

Particularly when they go up against Alabama.

Better hope for a very speedy offensive backfield at VT for this game, and that Logan is razor sharp.

McLaughlin-310
Farris-308
Wang-299
Miller-296
Gibson-290

They aren't that small after all. Grimes is taller than some but that doesn't make a difference to me.

 

[VTscores]

McLaughlin-310
Farris-308
Wang-299
Miller-296
Gibson-290

They aren't that small after all. Grimes is taller than some but that doesn't make a difference to me.

Wow. I wouldn't have guessed that from that photo. If they're in shape and have enough depth behind them, they could be formidable.

 

[Ragingcroc]

Watching highlights to get pumped and I found this video again

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

A lot of size in male athletes is located between the waist and knee which is hard to see in baggy clothes. I'm sure the dudes are big in the thighs, quads and ass where they need to be.

 

[JPCVT]

Any idea what the uniform is gonna be for Saturday?

 

[NickVT10]

Any idea what the uniform is gonna be for Saturday?

We are the home team i believe so likely maroon helmets, jerseys and white pants. (ala sugar bowl)

 

[awaz]

We are the home team i believe so likely maroon helmets, jerseys and white pants. (ala sugar bowl)

i thought i saw somewhere they're going w/ all-white

 

[NickVT10]

i thought i saw somewhere they're going w/ all-white

eh who fricken knows. Maybe #ALLMAROONEVERYTHING