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Hokiefied
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Hokiefied

100% on this and that was also part of the problem

There was no other option to turn to that even had the potential to develop into something better. I’m certain that’s what they hoped for with the kid from Okie St.
Posted: 02/18/2026 at 10:51 AM ET
(In response to this post by VaTechHokiesACC)

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Give him time and he will win.
BigDaddyHokie • 02/16/26 08:51 PM ET
He's the type of quarterback who can thrive if protected.
MKD • 02/17/26 03:54 PM ET
It cannot be understated that not having a QB that was a threat to throw…
Hokiefied • 02/17/26 05:50 PM ET
And having an OL that couldn't pass block made the QB not a threat to throw
marcbvtgm • 02/19/26 12:02 PM ET
Remember what Frank said about passing the ball
EDGEMAN • 02/18/26 10:37 AM ET
My high school coached lived by that as well. Cost us a state title. **
Hokie_Forester • 02/18/26 08:37 PM ET
Same - had we thrown 10x a game would have been unstoppable**
Happy Dog • 02/18/26 08:55 PM ET
Daryl Royal first coach to say that
vtchem75 • 02/18/26 06:00 PM ET
Beamer Ball**
DrHokie • 02/18/26 03:41 PM ET
Indeed. Frank wanted to choke their offense with our D, and...
EDGEMAN • 02/18/26 04:40 PM ET
That may have been Franks philosophy but
HokieFlyFisher • 02/18/26 02:26 PM ET
He didn't like offense**
TomTurkey • 02/18/26 03:31 PM ET
Agree. Also hurt the defense psyche too
kingofcassell • 02/17/26 11:10 PM ET
I don't know if Pop was the answer but they at least should have tried **
VaTechHokiesACC • 02/18/26 12:34 AM ET
100% on this and that was also part of the problem ◄
Hokiefied • 02/18/26 10:51 AM ET
They will be better no doubt
capitals1 • 02/17/26 04:02 PM ET
Clickable link**
EDGEMAN • 02/17/26 11:48 AM ET