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For sure...

I think Beran is the much better passer of all the 4s and 5s, and I would like to see him back in the leading role there now that he has been shooting the ball better Long seems more conducive to Rechsteiner who is looking to hit open cutters moreso than Pedulla who is looking for home runs. It might be beneficial to tie Long and Rechsteiner together, and Beran and Pedulla together. Regardless, I think looking to establish the post needs to be moved to a secondary goal. I think Cattoor and Pedulla (and to a certain extent Nickel) need to be the focal point of the offense and then allow Kidd to play off of that, not the other way around. There is a lot of passive movement when the ball hits the post and that makes everyone on the floor easier to defend. Use Kidd, Poteat and Beran in actions to draw eyes, but look to free Pedulla, Cattoor and Nickel with movement that isn't scripted. There are a lot of things that can be done to help with the current deficiencies, but that doesn't mean they're incapable
Posted: 01/02/2024 at 11:37 AM ET
(In response to this post by Chris Coleman)

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Pedulla had a very good year last year. Exceeded all expectations. He
VT One • 01/01/24 09:12 PM ET
He played with better offensive players last year: Mutts and Basile. Those
icelus • 01/02/24 02:58 PM ET
Agreed. Basile was a walking bucket - hard to replace his ppg**
kingofcassell • 01/03/24 12:36 PM ET
Losing Mutts and his passing skills has really hurt Pedulla this season
Zanderhokie • 01/03/24 10:59 AM ET
Methinks losing Mutts hurt more than Basile. Mutts could do more overall.
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/03/24 01:55 PM ET
Agree overall talent is lesser than last year**
HokieJamie • 01/02/24 11:14 PM ET
Copy and Paste "Storm Murphy" into any thread with Pedulla...
GCHokie34 • 01/01/24 10:58 PM ET
dont remember storm being a liability defensively
hokieton • 01/03/24 04:13 PM ET
He wasn't, but tons of people speculated that he was...
GCHokie34 • 01/03/24 05:49 PM ET
Storm played hard on defense regardless of his offense**
hokietom87 • 01/02/24 05:36 PM ET
Repeatedly better each yr? Hopefully they don’t repeat last yr’s improvemen**
marcbvtgm • 01/02/24 11:06 AM ET
Right..if anything, the team historically plays worse in Jan before
6thStreetHokie • 01/03/24 11:03 AM ET
And historically (albeit a short history) VT had better weapons.**
marcbvtgm • 01/04/24 04:01 PM ET
Once you've had a 7-game skid it's almost mission impossible**
WildTurkE • 01/03/24 02:35 PM ET
So, Pedulla is not struggling?
maroonhiker • 01/02/24 10:58 AM ET
Yes, don’t believe your lying eyes 🤔**
VPI63 • 01/02/24 03:00 PM ET
Lets see... Good games vs ISU and USC
Woody • 01/02/24 11:36 AM ET
Why are you placing all the blame on him?
WestEndHokie39 • 01/02/24 03:20 PM ET
Wait What?
Woody • 01/03/24 01:30 PM ET
Because Critically Thinking about the team is : just too hard, man"!!
ancient alien 2018 • 01/02/24 04:18 PM ET
Pedulla is averaging 12.3 ppg and close to 5 assists per game
GCHokie34 • 01/02/24 11:27 AM ET
So is your "narrative" Pedulla has not been slumping, struggling of late?**
SCHokie80 • 01/06/24 10:11 AM ET
Turnovers and poor shot selection.**
HokiePail • 01/02/24 02:01 PM ET
GC question for you
grtmmt • 01/02/24 01:37 PM ET
Of course, yes
GCHokie34 • 01/02/24 01:39 PM ET
Will he be healthy this year?**
HokieDelNorte • 01/02/24 04:27 PM ET
Pedulla is averaging a flat 4 assists per game and 3 TOs per game.
HokieRat • 01/02/24 11:47 AM ET
Of course his injury and lack of practice time have nothing to do with his
ancient alien 2018 • 01/02/24 10:15 PM ET
The injury is a reason for two games, you got another one for the other 9?
HokieRat • 01/03/24 09:11 AM ET
He was injured before the WF game.**
ancient alien 2018 • 01/03/24 04:10 PM ET
Thats what I said...the 2 games, WF & UVM. Not the 2 missed. Hes played 11
HokieRat • 01/03/24 04:24 PM ET
How many chances to assist does he have?
hoosnowahokie • 01/02/24 12:59 PM ET
I've heard ex-coach announcers refer to those as "coach's assist"....
vtbball80 • 01/02/24 05:56 PM ET
I like Coach's assists
hoosnowahokie • 01/02/24 07:47 PM ET
Good question, but this is where I agree with Coleman and GCH34
HokieRat • 01/02/24 02:17 PM ET
This is what I've been more worried about than Sean
hoosnowahokie • 01/02/24 03:37 PM ET
That is the way I felt about the irresponsible narratives about the absolut
VTCALS72 • 01/02/24 11:43 AM ET
I think it's more about what we lack at other spots...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 01/02/24 11:30 AM ET
For sure... ◄
GCHokie34 • 01/02/24 11:37 AM ET
Question about Beran and Long
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/02/24 03:07 PM ET
Yep, I agree, there is more standing around than usual.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 01/02/24 11:40 AM ET
Case and point, Mutts...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 01/02/24 11:33 AM ET
But Mutts had bad turnovers!!!!**
King of Hokies • 01/02/24 02:15 PM ET
The playing against athletes bit cracks me up every time
hoosnowahokie • 01/02/24 10:12 AM ET
The average fan, including myself, sees and reacts to the following:
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/02/24 03:15 PM ET
I've tried to have this conversation here....
vthokieq • 01/02/24 11:23 AM ET
You’re in denial if you think those three stack up with top ACC athleticism
marcbvtgm • 01/02/24 11:10 AM ET
Agree look at buzz teams here and look at this team.**
HokieJamie • 01/02/24 11:16 PM ET
can we do that again? Sure. Is it likely, no. Doesn't mean we can't hope
reece4vt • 01/02/24 09:55 AM ET
The narrative was not the same last year...
GCHokie34 • 01/02/24 10:13 AM ET
Injuries are a part of every year. Ours will come this year. Keeping ur 5
reece4vt • 01/02/24 02:00 PM ET
Good post. Obviously, there are concerns but much too soon to panic. Let’s
VT One • 01/01/24 11:35 PM ET