Official Off-Topic VT Thread

[robV703]

I was messing around with this uniform on photoshop too. Since he did the basic color switch, i figured i would add some other changes.
-left off the orange collar. Never been a fan of it
-put an orange trim around the numbers. I think it looks fresh
-made the socks maroon. The all dark look would be awesome on a thursday night maroon effect

I don't like the outlined numbers for some reason, but otherwise it's perfect. It's hard for me to believe that nike doesn't have the striped pants designed. Hopefully it's just a matter of time...

 

[wildturkey]

meanwhile in blacksburg...
http://i.imgur.com/dAwxc.jpg

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The eff? Talk about a complete waste of gov't funds...

 

[Ragingcroc]

The eff? Talk about a complete waste of gov't funds...

The sad thing is that they are VT cops, which means they're wasting our tuition money.

 

[hunzworth]

Random, way OT, and maybe even kinda weird question:

How come VT never has anyone come to sing the national anthem? Not a big deal or anything but thats something i wish they would do from time to time.

 

[hunzworth]

BTW: DW's 6 100 yard game streak is a record under coach Beamer.

 

[hunzworth]

BTW do any of you know a good source to re-watch games? Not specifically VT games, just college games in general. I'd really like to find the GT v/s Maryland, uVa, and Miami games.

 

[ckhokie]

espn3.com

 

[ACC_HOKIES]

Random, way OT, and maybe even kinda weird question:

How come VT never has anyone come to sing the national anthem? Not a big deal or anything but thats something i wish they would do from time to time.

I think the biggest reason is that we are the only major university to feature two full marching bands. We also have a more formal advancing of the colors, even when the MVs are doing pregame, and I think that the Corps of Cadets probably prefers the traditional march with that.

 

[Taz_Hokie]

Saw on twitter that Collin Carroll was mentioned in the following TMQ article. I'll save you the hassle of looking for it...

Last week the NCAA voted to allow a $2,000 per season athletic stipend, though it's up to the colleges whether they wish to offer same. Collin Carroll, a current college football player and promising future sportswriter, assesses the NCAA decision here.

TMQ says defenses have solidified, slowed early-season NFL offensive explosion - ESPN


Here is Collin's article from the Collegiate Times, worth a read imo.

Snap judgment: People need to realize that players do get paid - CollegiateTimes.com

 

[hunzworth]

^ yes. we need to bring back the all maroons!

I'd love to see them and thought maybe we'd see them for UNC but I dont guess we will.

This much is true: it won’t be going all maroon this season for a very simple reason.

“We don’t have maroon pants this year,” Karlin said.

http://blogs.roanoke.com/andybitter...-variety-of-uniform-combinations-this-season/

 

[robV703]

I think the biggest reason is that we are the only major university to feature two full marching bands. We also have a more formal advancing of the colors, even when the MVs are doing pregame, and I think that the Corps of Cadets probably prefers the traditional march with that.

This. I doubt the Corps would want to change their routine to accommodate a singer. There's no reason the MVs couldn't, but we only do pregame once or twice a year.

I'm in the MVs (hence the "we") so I should be able to answer any band related questions, including why we try to cause the team to false start.

 

[VT_Football_Fan]

Why not let the MVs wear jeans and VT T-shirts once in awhile; say for the Maroon and Orange effect or something. Those outfits just make you guys look goofy. Also, who chooses the songs? Can we get something more recent?

 

[robV703]

Why not let the MVs wear jeans and VT T-shirts once in awhile; say for the Maroon and Orange effect or something. Those outfits just make you guys look goofy. Also, who chooses the songs? Can we get something more recent?

They probably don't want us on the field marching in street clothes, but I'd love it.

The music hasn't changed much since I've been around. There has been a push from athletics for more current music, at least for the basketball pep band. At basketball games this year you MAY be treated to songs including "Dynamite", "Poker Face", "Keasbey Nights", "Sell Out", and "Viva La Vida."

 

[VT_Football_Fan]

They probably don't want us on the field marching in street clothes, but I'd love it.

The music hasn't changed much since I've been around. There has been a push from athletics for more current music, at least for the basketball pep band. At basketball games this year you MAY be treated to songs including "Dynamite", "Poker Face", "Keasbey Nights", "Sell Out", and "Viva La Vida."

A little better on the music choice, I like "Sell Out". Something with a really good beat would be nice too. Maybe some N.E.R.D. (the beach in me is coming out). Or even Soulja Boy "Crank Dat".

I get the MVs outfits(uniforms??) are "traditional" or whatever, but they really look outdated. I love that Stanford has their students where normal clothes, mind you matching, but usually they're in some kind of t-shirt and jeans. They look like actual students, not like they're about to invade Poland.


Just my 2cents on how to add some more fun back into it.

 

[amszete]

I'd love to see them and thought maybe we'd see them for UNC but I dont guess we will.

This much is true: it won’t be going all maroon this season for a very simple reason.

“We don’t have maroon pants this year,” Karlin said.

http://blogs.roanoke.com/andybitter...-variety-of-uniform-combinations-this-season/

Read the comment about 13 posts down. That picture looks pretty familiar.

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

VTFF is really excited about you guys playing "poker face".

 

[ckhokie]

They probably don't want us on the field marching in street clothes, but I'd love it.

The music hasn't changed much since I've been around. There has been a push from athletics for more current music, at least for the basketball pep band. At basketball games this year you MAY be treated to songs including "Dynamite", "Poker Face", "Keasbey Nights", "Sell Out", and "Viva La Vida."

Thank god. The pep band music was getting to be terrible. How many times can you really play 'Come on Feel the Noise'?

I think Lane should play more up to date music too to get the students and fans more into the game. I was watching a Clemson game when they played some Flux Pavilion (dubstep for you old dudes) and the crowd went nuts

 

[VT_Football_Fan]

VTFF is really excited about you guys playing "poker face".

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

What are this kid's chances of having a normal life?

 

[VT_Football_Fan]

That just made my day. And if by "normal" you mean...

.... then I'd say pretty good