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AbsolutVT03
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I don't think there's any way to spin Drones' performance. He was not good.

Was all of it on him? Of course not. But you can't go 1 for 13 in opposing territory and not draw criticism. Drones is never going to be an elite QB. But we need him to be significantly better than he was Sunday. He needs to be able to make the easy/open throws. He needs to protect the ball when we're in FG range. He needs to be able to contribute with his running. He didn't do any of those things consistently versus South Carolina.
Posted: 09/02/2025 at 01:21 PM ET
(In response to this post by marcbvtgm)

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Feeling pretty good about this season after rewatching
soflahokie • 09/02/25 10:21 AM ET
To be honest, I would rather lose the statistical battle and win the game
Jethro Tull • 09/02/25 03:17 PM ET
Two things
CMU Hokie • 09/02/25 01:34 PM ET
Mostly agree (except on Drones) & I was saying this 5 min after the game.
marcbvtgm • 09/02/25 11:20 AM ET
I don't think there's any way to spin Drones' performance. He was not good. ◄
AbsolutVT03 • 09/02/25 01:21 PM ET
Though both O and D looked competently coached for once
Happy Dog • 09/02/25 10:53 AM ET
I was happy with the O play calling. Good situational calls
HokieAl • 09/02/25 10:49 AM ET
If Drones can't make simple throws, this team won't be better than.500
hoosnowahokie • 09/02/25 10:37 AM ET
Ouch, 1-13. Didn’t realize it was that bad. **
GoldCoast • 09/02/25 01:15 PM ET
Drones was exactly who South Carolina thought he was...
Techsupport • 09/02/25 11:01 AM ET
On 3rd and 4th down, Drones was 3 of 12 with one pick and ZERO yards
Zanderhokie • 09/02/25 12:44 PM ET
Great post! Will Pop be considered for starting job? Seems he #3 now?
HokiePokie95 • 09/02/25 10:33 AM ET
Brilliant. Put in the backup QB who looked awful vs D's w/ a pulse last yr.**
marcbvtgm • 09/02/25 11:22 AM ET
Thanks. So you're saying wait until game 3 or are you proposing to go
HokiePokie95 • 09/02/25 01:46 PM ET
I'm not at that point yet. But Drones has to be better. He can't have many
AbsolutVT03 • 09/02/25 01:15 PM ET
How well does Pop fit Montgomery's scheme at QB? It seems Montgomery's
VTHokie2000 • 09/02/25 11:03 AM ET
Wild prediction: Garrett Rangel will be VT’s starting QB by season’s end
Zanderhokie • 09/02/25 12:04 PM ET
I could see that or at least VT opts to go with a 2 QB system this season
VTHokie2000 • 09/02/25 12:14 PM ET
Rangel had decent stats then got hurt early last year at Oklahoma State
Zanderhokie • 09/02/25 01:34 PM ET
I agree he could help the team this year (if healthy). Any idea how many
VTHokie2000 • 09/02/25 04:29 PM ET
No idea how much portal interest he garnered, but I’m glad we got him
Zanderhokie • 09/02/25 08:56 PM ET
I would take Pop 10 out of 10 times in a skeleton drill based on last year
soflahokie • 09/02/25 11:18 AM ET
FWIW Pops was 34 for 58 in passing last season. Even though he threw 2 INT
VTHokie2000 • 09/02/25 11:33 AM ET
Sees the field well & quicker to make decisions?
marcbvtgm • 09/02/25 11:28 AM ET
Duke was his first action ever, against a really good defense
soflahokie • 09/02/25 04:39 PM ET
Drones is the QB & will be unless injury knocks him out. We'd better be
bburgnative • 09/02/25 11:00 AM ET
B-n, you are correct. Drones is it until he his hurt badly, not "dinge-up"!**
George Baylor • 09/02/25 12:59 PM ET