Week 2: Virginia Tech v Austin Peay (9/8/2012)

[hokiegrad]

we can't pick up a 4th and 1 against AP?

 

[robV703]

This game is pure

With all the talk about our players taking the game seriously after JMU, it seems the coaches aren't taking this game seriously.

 

[Hokie Swagger]

we can't pick up a 4th and 1 against AP?

qb sneak has failed 4 times now from 1 yard or less this season. teams know we are going to do it, it works best if we hurry to the line and do it. this offense is really bad

 

[VTfoozball]

sent bro

thanks rep

 

[Hokie Swagger]

austin peay gaining yards on us now...what the heck.

 

[ImAHokie]

We're not a good team this year.

 

[Ragingcroc]

 

[Hokie Swagger]

run blocking has been inconsistent, dropped passes, over/underthrown balls, mistakes, etc. this offense has regressed significantly

 

[BeachNHokie]

I really wish we would try one of those Tebow fake sneak passes or a fake sneak pitch to the rb. Just something to give defenses a reason to not put everyone over the center. They know that the sneak is coming.

 

[hokiegrad]

block!

 

[Ragingcroc]

Keyshawn Jarrett has been pretty impressive in this. He has fought through blocks to make tackles.

 

[Hokie Swagger]

blocked a punt! wow. unfortunately it bounced off of the punters plant leg and peay advanced it a good 15 yards, still good field position for us though

 

[VTfoozball]

We're not a good team this year.

I'm not ready to say that yet but I'm close. 1st game was mostly LT's fault and this might be another JMU game where the team is not really into it and not completely rested. Next week though if we don't destroy Pitt then I might worry

 

[Hokie Swagger]

remember, logan started off very poorly last year as well. hopefully it clicks again for him soon...

 

[VTfoozball]

Marcus Davis- airhead

Then as I type this he makes up for it

 

[Hokie Swagger]

nice pass and catch to davis there, but he needs to learn how to carry the ball. i guarantee that he fumbles again multiple times this season if he doesnt fix that.

 

[Ragingcroc]

Another bright spot is the punter. He had kicks of 53 and 46 yards.

 

[VTfoozball]

They have moved the ball forward this year right? Because I can't tell on our kickoffs

 

[Ragingcroc]

Does anyone know if Branthover is being told to make directional kicks? With the new kick off rules, he should be able kick it out of the enzone every time. I know Justin Myers had trouble with directional kicks so we didn't do a lot the last few years.

 

[Ragingcroc]

Linebackers seem to be hesitant at times. which have opened up some holes for Austin Peay to run through