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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

If you are trying to win the game, then VT might as well line up in the

wild turkey formation the entire game. I'm expecting UVA to put 9 or 10 in the box and dare Drones to try to beat them constantly with his arm. Also, I would expect UVA to blitz on every down to force Drones to think the clock in his head is telling him that he only has 3 seconds to get rid of the ball. Yes, VT may end up with some big plays in the game, but they should be few and far between when you look at how the OL and Drones played in the other 11 games any time the opposing defense was able to bring any meaningful pressure. Pops probably wouldn't do any better in that situation and Rangel's back may not be 100% healed which would make him a sitting duck out there. The 2 true FR would probably only have deer in the headlight moments assuming they haven't mentally checked out already.
Posted: 11/25/2025 at 09:56 AM ET
(In response to this post by JoesterVT)

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does anyone know if Pop got the majority of the reps at practice today?**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 05:33 PM ET
Drones will finish this out for us **
HokieInClifton • 11/25/25 02:25 PM ET
Why would the clear and obvious second stringer get first team reps
JoesterVT • 11/25/25 07:55 AM ET
No you don't get it. I like drones
Windows NT • 11/25/25 08:14 AM ET
My apologies! I guess I misunderstood your post
JoesterVT • 11/25/25 08:18 AM ET
Apologies accepted, but still waiting for your reasons**
Windows NT • 11/25/25 08:36 AM ET
reasons? Not sure I follow....
JoesterVT • 11/25/25 08:46 AM ET
Pop looked good coming off the bench in street clothes
Windows NT • 11/25/25 08:58 AM ET
I just think you try to win the game....
JoesterVT • 11/25/25 09:07 AM ET
If you are trying to win the game, then VT might as well line up in the ◄
VTHokie2000 • 11/25/25 09:56 AM ET
they WILL dare drones to throw, and let's pray to all gods that he can
Windows NT • 11/25/25 10:13 AM ET
He'll achieve it...if you include the passes to the other team. He is who
VTHokie2000 • 11/25/25 10:16 AM ET
let's just hope drones will deliver, or else you will change your tune
Windows NT • 11/25/25 09:15 AM ET
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Windows NT • 11/25/25 08:15 AM ET
You do understand there is a reason he and Rangle are #2 and 3, right?**
Hokie_N_NC • 11/25/25 05:37 AM ET
Like Drones being behind Grant Wells? lol. Coaches blow it all the time
Techsupport • 11/25/25 11:45 AM ET
drew mestemaker was FIFTH on the depth chart. insane**
Windows NT • 11/25/25 11:54 AM ET
Same reason for Taylor were #2? Were you too young or were not born at the
Windows NT • 11/25/25 07:49 AM ET
Did ya see the bowl game and the other plays after the one good play on sat
fordham • 11/25/25 05:11 AM ET
And the one dimension drones is the solution to beat UVA? Wake up
Windows NT • 11/25/25 07:38 AM ET
Yes.**
bburgnative • 11/25/25 07:42 AM ET
On the podcast today, the TSL team thinks it's the Drones show for UVA.**
MKD • 11/24/25 07:35 PM ET
We need Drones in this game...
BuffaloTraceHokie • 11/24/25 10:04 PM ET
Hope we don't toss any more ez FGs on missed 4ths-put the game on Love's 🦶**
NYC HOKIE 2000 • 11/25/25 09:41 AM ET
He's due for a win**
FlintMS • 11/24/25 08:34 PM ET
Agree**
MKD • 11/24/25 08:39 PM ET
Same ol, san ol’ No change No innovation = Loss
vtchem75 • 11/24/25 07:44 PM ET
Pop is far more high risk in an offense that can stand no risk
Happy Dog • 11/25/25 06:15 AM ET
Exactly. Make no mistakes & take all our pts where we can and we might win.**
NYC HOKIE 2000 • 11/25/25 09:44 AM ET
Pop is a great guy. But not a good fbs qb. That is reality **
fordham • 11/25/25 05:12 AM ET
Drones is? ACC: Yds/att=15th(last), compl%=13th, QB rating=14th
Techsupport • 11/25/25 11:48 AM ET
Play calling would help.**
MKD • 11/24/25 08:40 PM ET
Maybe JC should coach this game?**
bburgnative • 11/24/25 09:01 PM ET
He is 1-0 **
MKD • 11/24/25 10:04 PM ET
Against UVA, yeah, overall he’s 1-3**
ombandit • 11/25/25 09:16 AM ET
that will work, and monty the OC**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 09:06 PM ET
Disagree. Make them tackle the big guy.**
Joe Hokie • 11/24/25 08:02 PM ET
That hasn't worked well for us**
FlintMS • 11/24/25 08:35 PM ET
Because Monty hasn’t stuck with it. **
marcbvtgm • 11/24/25 08:56 PM ET
So you think Drones should run more and that would change our record**
FlintMS • 11/24/25 09:27 PM ET
I think most want drones to run and not pass**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 08:04 PM ET
We can hope Monty has some packages to use Pop and keep Hoo D guessing....
Virginian42 • 11/24/25 07:31 PM ET
VT has a good power running game. i will be disappointed
Windows NT • 11/24/25 08:12 PM ET
Meters? Are you living in Europe?....lol**
Virginian42 • 11/25/25 06:00 AM ET
first 10.5 years of my life :-)**
Windows NT • 11/25/25 08:38 AM ET
Exception granted**
Virginian42 • 11/25/25 10:49 AM ET
DAMN STRAIGHT 👉 RUN THE DAMN BALL DOWN THEIR THROATS**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 08:06 PM ET
Running over them is manly. Tossing the ball over their head is girlsie.**
MikeVT85 • 11/25/25 06:03 AM ET
Its Drones last game …he is starting …hoping he has a great last game 💪**
jagerhokie • 11/24/25 07:11 PM ET
Pop will not be QB #1.
vtchem75 • 11/24/25 06:56 PM ET
Drones tore them up worse two years ago
crazylane • 11/24/25 08:38 PM ET
Different Tech team also. We had some
GCHokieof91 • 11/24/25 08:52 PM ET
unfortunately, drones has regressed since that game**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 08:46 PM ET
The OC & OL have regressed more. Receivers too perhaps. **
marcbvtgm • 11/24/25 08:58 PM ET
Yep it was a combination
crazylane • 11/24/25 09:47 PM ET
Monday is usually an off day from practice. **
RJHokie • 11/24/25 05:35 PM ET
hmmmmmm, so yer sayin' thar's a, chance?
bourbonstreet • 11/24/25 08:59 PM ET
So he got 100% of the mental reps? LOL**
gman86 • 11/24/25 06:20 PM ET