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now know what NOT to do. The phrase is 'failing up'. Also these are very talented players, like Copeland and Hawkins, who can perform at a high level. The coaching staff is better. I think you will see very significant improvement. ** Edited by lazarus1 at 7/16/2026, 4:21:36 PM ** Edited by lazarus1 at 7/16/2026, 4:22:04 PM

Posted: 07/16/2026 at 04:21 PM ET

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interesting statistic on 'experience' -- lazarus1 Jul 16, 2026 at 01:14 PM ET

lazarus1 • 07/16/26 01:14 PM ET

Is there much correlation between returning players and success? -- marcbvtgm Jul 16, 2026 at 03:58 PM ET

marcbvtgm • 07/16/26 03:58 PM ET

Exactly what I'm thinking as well sir. I would love to see some data.** -- Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie Jul 16, 2026 at 05:06 PM ET

Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 07/16/26 05:06 PM ET

Looked at ‘25 top 15 returning starters. Only 2 made CFB; both Rd 1 losses -- marcbvtgm Jul 16, 2026 at 07:23 PM ET

marcbvtgm • 07/16/26 07:23 PM ET

The preseason CFB magazine guy (?Steele?) relies -- Riverguy Jul 16, 2026 at 04:46 PM ET

Riverguy • 07/16/26 04:46 PM ET

I think you learn from your mistakes; these particular players ◄ -- lazarus1 Jul 16, 2026 at 04:21 PM ET

lazarus1 • 07/16/26 04:21 PM ET

Seems more like wishful thinking than analysis** -- marcbvtgm Jul 16, 2026 at 07:25 PM ET

marcbvtgm • 07/16/26 07:25 PM ET

no, that's I think common sense** -- lazarus1 Jul 16, 2026 at 10:50 PM ET

lazarus1 • 07/16/26 10:50 PM ET

Common sense isn’t if facts don’t support it. ** -- marcbvtgm Jul 17, 2026 at 07:37 AM ET

marcbvtgm • 07/17/26 07:37 AM ET

That's good...kind of. Our starters weren't very good. -- Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie Jul 16, 2026 at 02:03 PM ET

Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 07/16/26 02:03 PM ET

if playing more snaps is a factor in getting better -- lazarus1 Jul 16, 2026 at 03:27 PM ET

lazarus1 • 07/16/26 03:27 PM ET

right - how many of the starters from last season will be starters this -- hokiehill1117 Jul 16, 2026 at 03:18 PM ET

hokiehill1117 • 07/16/26 03:18 PM ET

Winner post in this thread. A lot of these starters won't again be starters -- Coach McGuirk Jul 16, 2026 at 06:50 PM ET

Coach McGuirk • 07/16/26 06:50 PM ET