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Maroon Unit
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The game tomorrow is Marshall's super bowl. They will play to win, all 4

quarters. My fear is our team mentality may be to play not to lose. If I see genuine chip-on-the-shoulder fire and energy, discipline, crisp plays, hard hitting from the Hokies yet still come up short, I will be upset but encouraged. If I see walk-thru energy and slop, my opinion will definitely take a turn. ** Edited by Maroon Unit at 9/22/2023, 4:58:10 PM
Posted: 09/22/2023 at 04:57 PM ET
(In response to this post by apbaker73)

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Just curious....will a loss to Marshall this weekend change any opinions?
apbaker73 • 09/22/23 01:09 PM ET
I think the coaching staff dynamics will be strained
WildTurkE • 09/22/23 10:50 PM ET
Lose tomorrow and we’re looking at 1-10. Pry fires OC and DC. **
cricket77 • 09/22/23 10:06 PM ET
UVA will be favored when they play us. Not by a lot, but by some**
CHEQM8 • 09/22/23 09:31 PM ET
It would just confirm mine
Riverguy • 09/22/23 08:38 PM ET
Are we certain that UVA is in "a worse state than us'??**
BuffaloTraceHokie • 09/22/23 08:11 PM ET
I'm not.**
hok1eboy • 09/22/23 08:52 PM ET
We're both in VA. Oh, wait. commonwealth.**
Riverguy • 09/22/23 08:23 PM ET
We haven't proven we can win a P5 game. Haven't won one in over a YEAR and
VPI_1998 • 09/22/23 08:10 PM ET
If we lose the season is pretty much a waste
OrangeHokieFan • 09/22/23 06:57 PM ET
Yep agree***
sacramento hokie • 09/22/23 09:24 PM ET
Yawn......ask this question again next year**
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/22/23 06:00 PM ET
I’m not in the “fire the whole lot” crowd but this game feels like the last
UpstateSCHokie • 09/22/23 05:10 PM ET
Stakes are high because a "rebuild" requires us to actually get better. The
Maroon Effect • 09/22/23 05:00 PM ET
The game tomorrow is Marshall's super bowl. They will play to win, all 4 ◄
Maroon Unit • 09/22/23 04:57 PM ET
I don't want to sound negative, but no, it won't change my opinion
AirForceHokie77 • 09/22/23 04:40 PM ET
A 3rd camp exists. Keep Pry and he makes coaching staff changes.**
40ozDistrict • 09/22/23 04:36 PM ET
The way to win this game is let Wells make a …
VPI63 • 09/22/23 04:19 PM ET
To be fair he wasn’t that good at throwing to green either **
OrangeHokieFan • 09/22/23 06:58 PM ET
The way to win this game is to game plan and play your best players.**
Maroon Unit • 09/22/23 04:45 PM ET
And to come out like you want to win. Instead of being comfortable losing.
hokiemansbro • 09/22/23 06:08 PM ET
Marshall took down #18 Notre Dame last year in South Bend**
Tuckahokie • 09/22/23 04:12 PM ET
I imagine Pry was promised some time to fix things.
likehokies • 09/22/23 03:49 PM ET
He is going to get paid whether he fixes anything or not. I really don't
Coach McGuirk • 09/22/23 04:38 PM ET
If we want to run for 11 yards again, Wells is the play**
BROman Hokie • 09/22/23 03:31 PM ET
a loss no, a blowout with incompetent strategy yes**
6thStreetHokie • 09/22/23 03:22 PM ET
A September game @ Marshall isn't changing anyone's long-term outlook**
NOFX • 09/22/23 03:06 PM ET
Pry or Whit?
kinghokie • 09/22/23 02:53 PM ET
Whit should’ve been fired with Fuente
OrangeHokieFan • 09/22/23 07:00 PM ET
I really don't understand how an AD is going to fix our problems
Seikoh_04 • 09/22/23 05:42 PM ET
Lack of leadership. Continuation of blunders
RiverVT • 09/22/23 06:32 PM ET
What expert football AD is begging to move to blacksburg
Seikoh_04 • 09/22/23 08:36 PM ET
Coaching doesn't matter when your best player is the punter.
Kudelski • 09/22/23 02:42 PM ET
I want to see Drones, not Wells.
Maroon Baboon • 09/22/23 02:41 PM ET
I'd say he's still hurt but can play if needed.... save his rep a bit**
FlintMS • 09/22/23 06:48 PM ET
Not mine**
tallahasseehokie • 09/22/23 02:39 PM ET
A loss is disappointing but the reality is if we fire everyone in sight
fordham • 09/22/23 02:34 PM ET
Some fans forget Beamer went a combined 5–17 in 1987 and 1988. Beamer's rec
section11hokie • 09/22/23 03:11 PM ET
If it isn't obvious, a repeat of Beamer isn't happening folks
WildTurkE • 09/22/23 10:44 PM ET
Apples And Oranges! Hokies Were On Probation When Beamer Began. **
battmanvt • 09/22/23 05:56 PM ET
Yes, but the AD made Beamer clean house of assistants after those 2 years **
SarahVTHokie24 • 09/22/23 03:43 PM ET
Nope. Dave Braine stepped in after Year 6 (1992) and forced CFB to make
The Big Cat • 09/22/23 05:48 PM ET
we might only win 2 this year**
Windows NT • 09/22/23 08:09 PM ET
Isn’t this year 8 for Babcock
RiverVT • 09/22/23 06:33 PM ET
Started in January 2014 I believe. **
RJHokie • 09/22/23 06:35 PM ET
Don’t know if “forced” is the correct word, but in essence
RJHokie • 09/22/23 05:57 PM ET
"Pressured"?**
TomTurkey • 09/22/23 06:28 PM ET
Yeah, that’s probably the better word.**
RJHokie • 09/22/23 06:31 PM ET
Disagree totally - today’s NIL program and the portal negates the five year
sacramento hokie • 09/22/23 03:34 PM ET
Don’t see how NIL & TP makes in any difference about hiring a HC vs. a DC.
uber hokie • 09/22/23 10:34 PM ET
Pretty sure Fuente was a HC.How did that work out ? **
uber hokie • 09/22/23 05:52 PM ET
Was the portal and NIL in place then?????????***
sacramento hokie • 09/22/23 09:28 PM ET
Keep in mind the VT recruiting approach "This is home"
HokieAl • 09/22/23 04:17 PM ET
You’re comparing a team that recruits like FSU with a team that recruits
Tombo • 09/22/23 10:10 PM ET
Pry has us on the right track. What good does it do to fire him after year
techer1983 • 09/22/23 03:39 PM ET
While I can appreciate this take and believe there must be some truth to it
Tombo • 09/22/23 05:25 PM ET
Only if the manner in which they lose is particularly bad
Synaesthesia • 09/22/23 02:30 PM ET
I don't care what happens, he get's 3 years **
HokiesACC2004 • 09/22/23 02:27 PM ET
A loss in game 4 won't change my long-term opinion
Zanderhokie • 09/22/23 02:23 PM ET
It's important..VT's in a spot to rebound and build into the Pitt game
VT757to276 • 09/22/23 02:21 PM ET
Lose tomorrow and I think Pry’s chances at a third year become very iffy**
DarylS • 09/22/23 02:12 PM ET
the OC and DC will be the first to go**
Windows NT • 09/22/23 07:46 PM ET
Pry is locked in for year 3. Likely for year 4**
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/22/23 06:01 PM ET
No they don’t. Other than a complete, 100% total meltdown,
uber hokie • 09/22/23 05:49 PM ET
VT would NEVER fire Pry
tallahasseehokie • 09/22/23 02:42 PM ET
Sure I'm in minority, but think anything worse than 3-9 loses big donors.**
hokie77 • 09/22/23 05:44 PM ET
3-9 will too.**
Riverguy • 09/22/23 08:41 PM ET
Not sure what the buyout is, but I think it's too early.
Maroon Baboon • 09/22/23 02:37 PM ET
Found this online**
techer1983 • 09/22/23 03:34 PM ET
Let's find a cause to terminate him without owing a penny**
Windows NT • 09/22/23 07:49 PM ET
Excellent post! That is very encouraging, and I take back most of what
Coach McGuirk • 09/22/23 04:44 PM ET
So it's $12.6m after this year, $9.45m after next year.
Maroon Baboon • 09/22/23 04:02 PM ET
Pry will be back for a third year no matter what. The OC and DC, however...**
Zanderhokie • 09/22/23 02:16 PM ET
According to the TSL Podcast Wells isn't playing until October.
VTStylez9 • 09/22/23 01:51 PM ET
So, basing off your title, because of Wells injury, fire everybody but Pry.
1980VT • 09/22/23 02:05 PM ET
Sadly lots of “fans” have that attitude. Some were calling for the punter
techer1983 • 09/22/23 02:09 PM ET
Delete - wrong location
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/23 01:45 PM ET
If we lose to Marshall we are not beating anyone until UVA.I'm willing to
HokieBrazil • 09/22/23 01:15 PM ET
I think there will be real pressure for Pry to make changes if VT goes 3-9
VPI_1998 • 09/22/23 08:43 PM ET