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His offense is based on players being in sync and reacting in real time

It looks simple because he doesn’t run set plays, that’s what makes it so hard to defend. It’s a motion offense that when it’s working best doesn’t require beating your guy 1v1. Typically we’re undersized and less athletic where that’s critical. If the trigger man doesn’t recognize whats occurring off the ball fast enough the opportunity is lost. If an off guard is slow to maintain spacing it allows the defense to recover. If a big gets caught ball watching instead of screening the secondary action is toast. If a shooter can’t react to what the defense does fast enough it’s at best a reset and at worse a turnover. If you’ve never played that kind of offense (like Neo) it’s incredibly hard to pick up
Posted: 02/10/2026 at 01:48 PM ET
(In response to this post by uber hokie)

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Why do we just stuggle in conference play.**
Lunchbag_Hokie • 02/09/26 09:28 PM ET
Better competition, much better conpetition.
apbaker73 • 02/11/26 07:00 AM ET
I would call the Elon game a struggle
Jethro Tull • 02/10/26 10:39 PM ET
Without Lawal and Neo yeah it was **
hokiepro • 02/11/26 09:12 AM ET
Heres why
VBpescador • 02/10/26 06:48 PM ET
I think there 3 tiers in the ACC, and we're in the 2nd tier. the problem
6thStreetHokie • 02/10/26 05:28 PM ET
Nah.....we are third tier...easy.
apbaker73 • 02/11/26 07:03 AM ET
Crappy wins = beating the 3rd tier no?**
6thStreetHokie • 02/11/26 08:04 AM ET
Yes, until there are salary caps we are doomed.
TboneParkerVT • 02/11/26 12:58 AM ET
🎶Why does the sun keep on shining? Why does the sea rush to shore?
TomTurkey • 02/10/26 01:57 PM ET
OR, "Wise men say, only fools rush in"**
ancient alien 2018 • 02/10/26 06:55 PM ET
Thank ya, thank ya, very much!**
TomTurkey • 02/10/26 07:08 PM ET
rotfl**
ancient alien 2018 • 02/10/26 07:26 PM ET
1. With the exception of Duke, all our road games are against
NC Hoke • 02/10/26 01:29 PM ET
And the team D gives up too many uncontested shots around the basket**
marcbvtgm • 02/11/26 10:50 AM ET
Did you notice that pre-ACC schedule, we had our full roster of players?
HokieHeartNSoul • 02/10/26 12:32 PM ET
We're playing like a 10th-14th place team
WildTurkE • 02/10/26 11:53 AM ET
Stats back that up.
Jwunderdog • 02/11/26 08:07 AM ET
IMO it’s because MY can’t teach his offense in one offseason
soflahokie • 02/10/26 10:39 AM ET
I don't by that CMY cant teach his offense in one year.
VTCALS72 • 02/10/26 12:14 PM ET
Suggestion: Read Cunningham/CC's article about injuries and it's effect on
ancient alien 2018 • 02/10/26 07:20 PM ET
Agree - he shouldn't be our HC if that is true. **
GoldCoast • 02/10/26 04:56 PM ET
Me either. I watched his offense and for the life of me I can’t see how it
uber hokie • 02/10/26 01:07 PM ET
His offense is based on players being in sync and reacting in real time ◄
soflahokie • 02/10/26 01:48 PM ET
Thanks - good explanation. **
uber hokie • 02/11/26 09:07 PM ET
Double teams
jpking17 • 02/11/26 02:20 PM ET
Excellent analysis.**
VT ChemE 1986 • 02/10/26 11:32 AM ET
Blacksburg. **
GoldCoast • 02/10/26 09:05 AM ET
VT was picked by ACC coaches to finish 12th. Why the surprise?
GalaxHokie • 02/10/26 08:05 AM ET
Some were astounded by the great
RiverVT • 02/10/26 08:13 AM ET
We’re playing a much tougher schedule than last year with
hokiepro • 02/10/26 01:28 PM ET
You don't think Hammond or Gurdak have developed?
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/10/26 12:59 PM ET
Some of the comments....
2hhoop3 • 02/10/26 05:17 PM ET
Some show that READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!! Unfortunately, some also show
ancient alien 2018 • 02/10/26 07:23 PM ET
Neo hurt his ankle vs UVa
hokiepro • 02/10/26 01:25 PM ET
He originally hurt it against Providence.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/10/26 01:34 PM ET
It’s a time where disclosing an injury….
bamahokie1 • 02/10/26 02:21 PM ET
Do you know if it was same one he turned vs UVa
hokiepro • 02/10/26 02:03 PM ET
I assume it was.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/10/26 02:17 PM ET
The one vs UVA looked nasty when it happened **
hokiepro • 02/10/26 02:23 PM ET
Been saying that for a while, love Mike, but he should have healed him.**
Stech • 02/10/26 01:45 PM ET
Where is Rev. Ernst Angley when you need him?**
Atlee Hokie • 02/10/26 02:19 PM ET
LOL Believe it or not, still conning the flock.**
ancient alien 2018 • 02/10/26 07:24 PM ET
Heeeaaalll**
TomTurkey • 02/10/26 07:23 PM ET
I once saw a spoof of him.
Atlee Hokie • 02/10/26 07:37 PM ET
In the stars instead of looking at them. 🤩**
Stech • 02/10/26 02:34 PM ET
If we played Clemson's ACC sched, we're likely right where they are. And...
chagerma • 02/10/26 12:17 PM ET
Its worth a discussion of the staff's ability to raise the floor vs ceiling
HokieRat • 02/10/26 10:56 AM ET
Avdalas has been hurt, that's his main issue.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/10/26 01:03 PM ET
What to and whether or not to disclose that info on Neo had to be
hokiehill1117 • 02/10/26 01:19 PM ET
Pasha was not highly regarded. They took a risk and missed.
VT ChemE 1986 • 02/10/26 11:38 AM ET
Pasha was an all-fr team member in CAA. He was regarded as a good get
hokiepro • 02/10/26 01:31 PM ET
That is not my definition of "highly regarded"**
VT ChemE 1986 • 02/10/26 01:40 PM ET
BH has gotten much better. Otherwise yep.**
40ozDistrict • 02/10/26 10:46 AM ET
ACC is good this year
HokiesACC2004 • 02/10/26 05:26 AM ET
So good that 21-3 U of V got beat by 10 in Blacksburg......**
Jethro Tull • 02/10/26 10:40 PM ET
So many talented players in the ACC
OrlandoHokie • 02/09/26 11:30 PM ET
Is this a real question?**
hokiepro • 02/09/26 10:33 PM ET
POTD by far!!!!!**
Scream_On_D • 02/10/26 10:56 PM ET
teams are better
VermontDDS • 02/09/26 09:39 PM ET
WE should have & didn't beat: Wake-Stan-SMU. We're bottom tier ACC**
George Baylor • 02/10/26 08:10 AM ET
when you blow so many leads "should" means less
VermontDDS • 02/10/26 09:04 AM ET