I don't post much but I am a proud graduate of Virginia Tech and an emotionally invested fan. I also assume I'm in the minority here based on the threads I've read. I know a lot of us are frustrated after starting 0–2, and I understand why emotions are running high. But I think it’s worth stepping back and looking at this in perspective. We lost to two very good football teams. South Carolina, currently ranked #11, has an established program with real chemistry. Vanderbilt, while unranked, looks much stronger than expected and played like a team that’s ahead of us in terms of development because they are. Despite Vanderbilt's history in the SEC, these weren’t cupcakes. Yes, the results were rough. The defense showed promise in the opener but struggled in Game 2. Offensively, we were anemic against South Carolina, then showed some improvement in the first half against Vanderbilt before things unraveled. That’s disappointing, no doubt. But let’s remember that, while we all agree that we should be further along by now, we have a new defensive coordinator and a new (but experienced) offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. That kind of transition takes time to gel. I believe Brent Pry and his staff deserve the chance to make adjustments in the next two out-of-conference games before we jump into ACC play. This is a low point, but not the lowest I've personally felt when I put it all in context. I’d rather withhold final judgment until we see how this season and next season unfold. Yes, I said the next season. I know patience isn’t easy right now, but our coaches and players need our empathy and support now more than ever. Let’s give them the space to regroup and prove what they can do. Go Hokies!