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hokiepro
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How on earth do you have LB as worse? Chambers >>>> Keller for ceiling

And by end of last year may have already been better as a tr FR Plus the PSU guys, Gabe Williams healthier, even a couple high rated FR for depth (Wiggins and Lamah) And OL is WAY better just due to depth alone and the guys from OSU & OU Maybe split DT out and say “worse” due to depth concerns but if healthy could be better with Mensah Also if you’re comparing CB & S to last year at end of year there’s no comparison we’re WAY better at both. Josh Clarke being healthy makes us better by himself. Same for Reddish plus add in White, Polydor etc ** Edited by hokiepro at 7/24/2026, 1:19:48 PM ** Edited by hokiepro at 7/24/2026, 1:21:32 PM ** Edited by hokiepro at 7/25/2026, 7:31:54 AM
Posted: 07/24/2026 at 01:18 PM ET
(In response to this post by MKD)

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My preseason thoughts on each position group (Better, Same, Worse)
MKD • 07/24/26 09:34 AM ET
Do we have a Tuten?
likehokies • 07/25/26 02:48 PM ET
Don’t agree with the OL being the same at all. Lots of new faces added to
SCHokie1103 • 07/25/26 12:01 PM ET
I'm really excited as well. Should be a fun season. GO HOKIES **
MKD • 07/25/26 07:50 PM ET
How on earth do you have LB as worse? Chambers >>>> Keller for ceiling ◄
hokiepro • 07/24/26 01:18 PM ET
I cannot ID a position group as same or worse than last year
hokiepro • 07/24/26 01:22 PM ET
I'd say better because all but one starter is back I think
BigDaddyHokie • 07/26/26 09:12 PM ET
I respect your opinion **
MKD • 07/24/26 04:36 PM ET
When it comes to VT sports… Pro Knows
vtchem75 • 07/24/26 06:42 PM ET
We’re deeper than last yr at every position except DT with the Laws injury
hokiepro • 07/25/26 07:34 AM ET
Good observations pro **
VaTechHokiesACC • 07/26/26 07:11 AM ET
There are really a couple of ways
Tidewater Hillbilly • 07/24/26 12:58 PM ET
Tend to agree with overall assessment
MaryWashGrad • 07/24/26 12:53 PM ET
7-5 meets my expectations. But I have to admit
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/24/26 06:36 PM ET
Exactly my thoughts. 8-4 would be an outstanding season with this roster **
MKD • 07/25/26 08:53 AM ET
Pretty accurate. LBs being worse is a terrifying thought**
NOFX • 07/24/26 12:43 PM ET
But they’re not. Not close **
hokiepro • 07/24/26 01:23 PM ET
Yeah, I don't agree with that **
HokiesACC2004 • 07/25/26 12:22 AM ET
Curious what you think our record will be.
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/24/26 12:08 PM ET
7-5 but will require winning some high scoring games (shootouts)**
MKD • 07/24/26 12:24 PM ET
Our defense won't be worse than last year **
HokiesACC2004 • 07/25/26 12:23 AM ET
7-5 is reasonable but
Planner_Hokie • 07/24/26 02:10 PM ET
If LBs are "worse" then they must be awful and we know the LB coach**
George Baylor • 07/24/26 11:21 AM ET
Yeah, if LBs are worse then it's going to be a long season. **
40ozDistrict • 07/24/26 11:32 AM ET
O-line is....Better.....IMHO**
vtchem75 • 07/24/26 10:15 AM ET
You realize that mess of an OL last year was top 5 in running efficiency?
Happy Dog • 07/25/26 07:18 AM ET
+1- better blind side protection, more depth to keep them refreshed and
tallahasseehokie • 07/25/26 09:34 AM ET
They took a lot of undue blame last year
Happy Dog • 07/25/26 09:36 AM ET
Hopefully so, but I don't expect much improvement this year.
MKD • 07/24/26 12:25 PM ET
Depth and play are two different metrics**
Tombo • 07/24/26 09:06 PM ET
You do realize we brought in better players and have way more depth!?**
hokiepro • 07/24/26 01:24 PM ET
Hope you're right. On offense I agree better players and depth.
MKD • 07/24/26 04:41 PM ET
About right
CMU Hokie • 07/24/26 10:01 AM ET