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And a worse runner

The bowl game gets talked about a lot but it’s his performance vs Duke that sticks out to me. No ability to evade. Just ran straight backwards and he looked slow relative to the DTs chasing him. He’s an FCS talent brought in by a D2 offensive mind.
Posted: 10/06/2025 at 09:37 AM ET
(In response to this post by AirborneHokie96)

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OK just an observation for discussion about KD
Spider73 10/06/25 09:06 AM ET
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Windows NT 10/06/25 11:23 PM ET
^^Exactly this.
Gobbler Guru 10/06/25 12:33 PM ET
There's a good chance that 0 of these QBs are still on the 2026 roster
Synaesthesia 10/06/25 12:20 PM ET
In this environment there is no upside to developing anyone for the future
Happy Dog 10/06/25 12:34 PM ET
We have 6 games remaining. Start Pop this week, Rangel next game
Zanderhokie 10/06/25 11:32 AM ET
Doesn't matter with how bad the OL is. They are the weakest unit on the
solareye 10/06/25 11:27 AM ET
The OL gets blamed because the QB holds the ball for an eternity.
Gobbler Guru 10/06/25 12:26 PM ET
Agree- a faster processor with quicker footwork in pocket would make that
tallahasseehokie 10/06/25 02:45 PM ET
This is big part of it, and seems overlooked.
VTHokie70 10/06/25 12:18 PM ET
UVa's OL is as bad or worse and more banged up yet their O is effective
Happy Dog 10/06/25 11:43 AM ET
Yeah at this point
va.tech 10/06/25 11:10 AM ET
Part of our problem is that our scheme was terrible for QBs
HokieAl 10/06/25 10:49 AM ET
I'm in the minority, but I like Watson. UVA game was outstanding..
Techsupport 10/06/25 10:46 AM ET
Two words...Mark Leal.**
marcbvtgm 10/06/25 10:31 AM ET
Rangel was a 55% passer at OK State
kt22hokie 10/06/25 09:58 AM ET
You might be right. Relax time. Think we won't win any more games.
likehokies 10/06/25 09:55 AM ET
QB1 & QB2 for 2026 are not on the roster this year
Hokiefied 10/06/25 09:45 AM ET
Pop's a G5 QB. Hope he transfers to a program where he can excel.**
ancient alien 2018 10/06/25 06:06 PM ET
Pop isn't any better of a passer. **
AirborneHokie96 10/06/25 09:32 AM ET
What about bringing in Pop as a RB, then run a sweep where...
EDGEMAN 10/06/25 10:44 AM ET
And a worse runner
Hokiefied 10/06/25 09:37 AM ET
Yeah...Pop isn't a dual threat QB.
TekkNerd 10/06/25 11:22 AM ET
I don’t think there’s an interest in him being around past this year
Hokiefied 10/06/25 11:30 AM ET
I wonder if the people that ponied up for Drones' NIL deal want to see...
MP4VT2004 10/06/25 09:32 AM ET
At this point, that’s the only possible explanation.
Zanderhokie 10/06/25 11:27 AM ET
nah , i feel the "sin" is on Pry not donors
Vippie1 10/06/25 10:52 AM ET
Unfortunately he’s our best **
MrFantastic! 10/06/25 10:16 AM ET
because he had two late hit penalties? he played good enough-
bigbadbird 10/06/25 09:56 AM ET
This^. KD wasn't great, but OL was awful &17pts in penalties weren't his
marcbvtgm 10/06/25 10:37 AM ET
Because he's the best we have. It is what it is.**
bburgnative 10/06/25 09:31 AM ET
Yes...very poor QB recruiting and offensive scheme**
AirborneHokie96 10/06/25 09:34 AM ET
Anytime somebody's analysis ignores the OL, the analysis is worthless
marcbvtgm 10/06/25 10:43 AM ET
If the OL was that much of a weakness, teams wouldn't be overloading
AirborneHokie96 10/06/25 12:33 PM ET
Huh? Teams are overloading to put pressure on the OL.
marcbvtgm 10/06/25 02:27 PM ET
Winner winner chicken dinner and it seems a starter on the OL get hurt
fordham 10/06/25 11:22 AM ET
thought qb2a/b would/should have been brought-in during odu..
VT757to276 10/06/25 09:31 AM ET
Agree. Whoever coaches see the most potential in, get them experience NOW!**
MDHokie79 10/06/25 09:19 AM ET
So those the coaches don't see potential in, shouldn't get experience, no?
marcbvtgm 10/06/25 10:33 AM ET
Pop & Rangel will not be on the roster next year. Potential is not a factor**
Hokiefied 10/06/25 09:32 AM ET