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They took a lot of undue blame last year

That said, tons of room for improvement, the have a second year with a proven OL coach, the offense is going to be conducive to OL play, and they will get a lot of help from the TEs. How well they play will probably dictate the offensive success this year.
Posted: 07/25/2026 at 09:36 AM ET
(In response to this post by tallahasseehokie)

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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