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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

I think there have been some successful coaches who have used their better

RB as the #2 when they have had a 2-head monster. The thinking is that the #2 RB wears down the defense on a drive. Then when the better RB comes in to relieve, he can better take advantage of their fatigue than the #2 RB could if the roles were reversed.
Posted: 11/25/2025 at 08:10 AM ET
(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

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Sounding like a stud RB is heading our way. Messiah Mickens. **
40ozDistrict • 11/24/25 10:33 PM ET
Get ready for the ride **
HokieInClifton • 11/25/25 02:24 PM ET
Just read a recent article saying he will announce on 12.3 25 and it's
HokieAvalanche • 11/25/25 01:16 PM ET
Things have changed**
HokieInClifton • 11/25/25 02:24 PM ET
He's been a Franklin guy for a while, Hope he becomes a HOKIE**
George Baylor • 11/25/25 08:06 AM ET
Franklin bringing the luggage?**
Truthahn • 11/25/25 12:34 PM ET
I am betting we sold him on playing early in addition to Franklin
TekkNerd • 11/25/25 07:39 AM ET
Hopefully he was sold on VT upgrading the OL as well
Happy Dog • 11/25/25 11:34 AM ET
If he's the best, he'll be starting**
EDGEMAN • 11/25/25 08:04 AM ET
I think there have been some successful coaches who have used their better ◄
VTHokie2000 • 11/25/25 08:10 AM ET
The only think I'll be sure of is if he arrives...
EDGEMAN • 11/25/25 08:18 AM ET
The early 2000s Auburn teams come to mind when Cadillac Williams and
VTHokie2000 • 11/25/25 10:44 AM ET
I don't think VT can pay the NIL for all 3, maybe just 2.
MKD • 11/25/25 09:28 AM ET
hoping VT can afford both Hawkins and Overton. a punisher and a slasher**
Windows NT • 11/25/25 10:41 AM ET
And Mickens!**
EDGEMAN • 11/25/25 11:21 AM ET
they'll redshirt Mickens and will make less NIL. Micken$ and Overton in '27**
Windows NT • 11/25/25 11:42 AM ET
Steve Wiltfong has him going choosing Oklahoma, BUT not so fast...
V333T • 11/25/25 06:16 AM ET
We can improve our health with an HMO (Hawkins, Mickens, and Overton :>)**
Tuckahokie • 11/25/25 05:51 AM ET
How about naming this “Project Cerberus” instead?
Marooned • 11/25/25 11:34 AM ET
Overton getting bad advice from his dad and uncle.
hokie_eikoh • 11/25/25 06:56 AM ET
That is both really clever and bad!**
Happy Dog • 11/25/25 06:30 AM ET
CrystalCove picked the low hanging fruit already :>)**
Tuckahokie • 11/25/25 06:33 AM ET
Impressive offer list **
HokiesACC2004 • 11/25/25 05:40 AM ET
He’ll be our Savior **
CrystalCoveHokie • 11/24/25 11:26 PM ET
hope he doesn't have a messiah complex**
Ho_Ki • 11/25/25 09:06 AM ET
cringed when I saw you use a capital S..then saw it was misspelled**
HOKIE75-79 • 11/25/25 07:46 AM ET