vthokieq
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Be more like q. - Late 80s Hokie
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Football Board
4 mo ago
Hot take incoming
What if we promoted from within? Tyler Bowen has done a decent job developing the offense.
The Lounge
11 mo ago
Is it?
Or are we just more aware...inundated daily...with every little bad thing that does happen (and even some things that are made up).
The Lounge
11 mo ago
Let's hope so.
Effort was certainly there in the summer transfer market even though they did miss out on some top targets.
The Lounge
11 mo ago
No ownership changes though from what I've read.
So still to be seen if they'll fully hand over the reins and checkbook.
The Lounge
11 mo ago
Setting a budget isn't unreasonable at all.
And for the record...I wasn't talking about you specifically. But I've seen too many parents make it a social event for them. Bride and groom end up not even knowing a bunch of people there.
The Lounge
11 mo ago
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Posted on the sub board last night…
…the review rule is new and I’m not sure it was applied properly last night. I don’t think the 2nd PK should’ve been awarded as there was no call on the field to challenge or review. It’s not meant to work the same way as VAR works at professional levels based on what I’m reading.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
The Lounge
11 mo ago
That goes for pretty much just about any toy from the 60s/70s/80s.
Thank goodness though we opened them and actually played with them.
The Lounge
11 mo ago
Women's Basketball Board
11 mo ago
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
The 1 yard line one...was that the Weir header that went over?
I think she was fouled on that one. On replay it appeared the GTown defender pulled her down which didn't allow her to get over the ball and deflect it downward and you could see her seeming to indicate the same after the play. That said, almost impossible to call in real time and no VAR in college. Is what it is.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Have no issues with passing it back.
That’s a nature of wanting to play out of the back. Watch a premier league game. I don’t know how Georgetown wants to play or what their philosophy is, so can’t answer to why they were different. IMO watching a lot of soccer, that’s topically a complaint of people that don’t really understand the game. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a parent yell “why are we passing it backwards”?
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Really just the nature of the game.
It’s really really hard.
Georgetown certainly was a factor as well, IMO they were more physical than Clemson.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Meh, that’s soccer.
Played well, but weren’t as crisp as Thursday night. Some heavy first touches and just couldn’t get it in the back of the net. On to the next one at Liberty.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Yeah…
…little shaky in the back at times, but which where we’re more inexperienced, but they didn’t break and kept a clean sheet. Learning experiences in what was still a dominant win, so good opportunity for coaches. Really liked what I saw.
Same with the guys. When they mesh and get more time together they could be dangerous. Have some very skilled players.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Meh, it’s UNC.
They start three freshman and played two others and as I mentioned they have the returning national player of the year (a senior). And it looks like all their soph starters played significant time last season with most earring all freshman honors as well as other awards (all tournament, etc.). The only player I can see that they’re missing right now (injury?) is Dellarose (a senior defender).
TN is a very good team this year and will be a threat at NCAAs IMO if they stay healthy. As I mentioned last week, they completely outplayed UNC. I could see missing Dellarose a factor here somewhat.
Georgia on the other hand also started three freshman, including a freshman GK, and played 4 other freshman last night. Do you really think Georgia is more talented or experienced than UNC?
And BTW, VT started 5 freshman last night and played two others.
** Edited by vthokieq at 8/22/2025, 2:25:57 PM
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Who’s the third?
They had two freshman called up this week for two friendlies for the U-17 squad and looks like one of those two still played tonight. Both played in the loss to Tennessee last week. Regardless, it’s UNC. Still had the best player in the country last year playing and they have more talent on the bench then many teams have starting.
Them losing to Georgia in soccer is like Alabama losing to UVA in football.
** Edited by vthokieq at 8/22/2025, 12:04:50 AM
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Some of the best ball movement I’ve seen from this program in a while.
Those last two goals were beautiful.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
UNC iwomen are making the ACC look bad.
Trailing UGA 0-2 with 18 min left. They’ve got real problems right now.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
The Lounge
11 mo ago
The Lounge
11 mo ago
I would use "manage" lightly..."signs off on" is probably more appropriate.
VT outsources/bids out most of their design and engineering in my experience.
** Edited by vthokieq at 8/21/2025, 1:02:08 PM
The Lounge
11 mo ago
Not the mower, but I have a bunch of other Stihl battery tools.
Love them. Powerful and the batteries have lasted.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
I'd rather have a 20 year old international player...
...that's played in some European academy for the past decade than any 4 or 5 star American player any day of the week. Want to win in men's NCAA soccer...that's the route to go.
If some 17 year old is truly a 5* soccer talent in the US, then they shouldn't be going the college route. Those ratings are meaningless IMO.
** Edited by vthokieq at 8/20/2025, 10:44:56 AM
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Softball Board
11 mo ago
Would bet most of the olympic sports do this nowadays.
I get hand written notes/cards/etc from women's soccer and track every year.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Are we sure it’s an actual conference game?
Conference schedule is supposed to be 10 games right? The Clemson game would be 11 wouldn’t it? Might’ve just been…”hey, we’ve got open dates, let’s play”.
The Lounge
11 mo ago
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
Not that I’m aware of.
Don’t believe there are any national team camps (main or youth) currently going on.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
All SEC schools are pouring money into all sports.
Heck, all SEC schools are pouring money into everything it seems, even on the academic side.
Tennessee wasn't bad last year. They gave us a battle in the NCAA tournament. And they've since added some pieces. They and Bama both whooped us in the spring.
But last night...they just flat out outplayed UNC. UNC has plenty of talent. But they weren't connected last night, passing was sloppy, they couldn't break down UT's defense, and made some crucial mistakes defending counters.
Olympic Sports Board
11 mo ago
UNC looked like crap. TN is legit.
They won’t be unranked now.
First poll gave way too much respect to last years results IMO (though I didn’t really have an issue with UNC’s ranking as defending champs).
** Edited by vthokieq at 8/14/2025, 9:18:12 PM
The Lounge
11 mo ago
The Lounge
11 mo ago
Or that.
They make universal remotes as well that can be programmed.
He could also replace the whole opener with a newer one that has both remotes and app capability (more expensive option clearly). Not sure how old the current one is.
The Lounge
11 mo ago
The Lounge
12 mo ago
Ok...so they're hunting for a man in an orange shirt and jeans. ;-)
Although I'm not sure just an indoor manhunt will be as effective.
The Lounge
12 mo ago
Billions of dollars of industries are built up to convince....
...10 year old Johnny's parents he's going to be their meal ticket.
Granted...he's somebody's meal ticket, just not the parents. ;-)
The Lounge
12 mo ago
Nobody has a sense of humor anymore.
That said, it says she's a mother, so, if she's still married, her husband should be charged for non-compliance!
The Lounge
12 mo ago
I think a majority of these types of things are a way to separate you...
...from your money.
I'm assuming based on your other posts this is related to soccer. Here's my take.
1) HS team doesn't really mean squat. The club team team is what matters. What level are they playing? What connections does the club/director/coach have? What are they doing to help showcase their players (showcases, tournaments, etc).
2) Be your own advocate. Get an idea of what is realistic (D1...P5 vs the rest), D2, D3). Reach out to coaches directly, especially if they're going to be at a specific showcase. Have a film. I'm mixed on college ID camps. I think they can be beneficial at the smaller/local level. I think most P5 D1 ID camps are more of a money grab unless they're specifically inviting/encouraging you to attend one.
The Lounge
12 mo ago
Olympic Sports Board
12 mo ago