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Why shouldn't you put any stock in exhibitions/scrimmages?

Outside of everything that has been laid out before, the game itself had 82.5 possessions for each team The nations leader in possessions per game last season was Alabama at 78.5 poss/game Virginia Tech typically plays in the mid-60s, playing a little faster last year (mostly a large gain in off rebs) at 68.5 poss/game There was no effort to play game-ready lineups. They didnt coach the game to be game-ready, and it was more of a show for a crowd than anything. They will take the film and be able to break down WHY certain things happen in game situations that dont happen in practice. But for fans there is next to nothing to be taken from the game. Not even the positives from BHam or the 3pt shooting. It just isnt going to be the same as an actual game look.
Posted: 10/25/2025 at 05:54 PM ET

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Why shouldn't you put any stock in exhibitions/scrimmages?
GCHokie34 10/25/25 05:54 PM ET
Chemistry and intensity**
VTCALS72 10/26/25 07:43 AM ET
What exactly do you mean by:
Big D 10/25/25 06:42 PM ET
Let's say youre the coach of a college team...
GCHokie34 10/25/25 07:40 PM ET
Was Giltner the lead on this type of set/play implementation and counters?
st_andrew 10/25/25 08:24 PM ET
No thats always going to be MY
GCHokie34 10/25/25 08:28 PM ET
That was very helpful. Thanks!**
VT ChemE 1986 10/25/25 08:16 PM ET
Both teams are doing that same thing so it comes down to talent vs talent…
VTKev80 10/25/25 08:04 PM ET
We don't know that Duquesne is the 9th best team
GoneFishin Hokie 10/26/25 06:15 AM ET
FWIW, Duquense was in the NCAA's in 2024.**
UTPr0sim 10/26/25 11:42 AM ET
Tech's biggest issue is turnovers right now
Chris ColemanAdmin 10/25/25 08:44 PM ET
Chris, that doesn’t matter. It was a scrimmage. 🙄**
Pride_and_Joy 10/26/25 10:28 PM ET
Same issue we have had last two years?
RiverVT 10/26/25 08:37 AM ET
We still employ Tobi Lawal. **
st_andrew 10/25/25 08:58 PM ET
That's part of it. Team effort today, though.
Chris ColemanAdmin 10/25/25 09:01 PM ET
It looked like Duquesne defender - #1 had a plan to get neo’s face
AnotherTechW 10/25/25 10:37 PM ET
Not at all...
GCHokie34 10/25/25 08:15 PM ET
I've loved and am re-assured by everything you've posted..my concern
HokieSA 10/27/25 12:16 PM ET
There's a difference in being prepared enough to win a quality game...
GCHokie34 10/27/25 05:31 PM ET
To be clear, I would have been bummed if we had won by 2 as well but your
VTKev80 10/25/25 08:30 PM ET
I dont think I would have felt any different had VT lost by 20 or won by 90**
GCHokie34 10/25/25 08:32 PM ET
Wow. That was an extensive answer.
Big D 10/25/25 08:03 PM ET
Here's one example...
Chris ColemanAdmin 10/25/25 07:00 PM ET