Just listened to Monty presser from last night. I understand coach "speak".
But he said qb play wasn't a big factor last night????? Stat line 3-16-2 isn't a factor? Give slack on O line troubles but give me a break. There is more to this story. For 8 weeks I was a fan of Monty but last night lack of trying ANYTHING different in an effort to win or at least be respectable was totally bewildering. Makes zero sense. Monty probably doesn't care but he evaporated all the goodwill he had not because we lost but the way the coaches coached the game. To me he also badly damaged his own resume as well again not by losing but by being stubborn and unimaginative.
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97Hokie
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to hear something doesn’t mean he should say it. I’d say the opposite. Not bashing anyone when he clearly could has given me more respect.
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Makes you suspect as to is he oblivious or making it worse by saying no effect. Granted he was asked the question so not saying he had to admit anything without being asked. He should have simply said we fell short on many aspects of our game plan. Saying it had no effect is saying it did. It highlighted his unwillingness to try something, anything, different during the game. It actually.made things worse for Drones because its easier for people to blame him. I blame the coaches because quite simply they didn't coach at all.
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97Hokie
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my word, Drones. I said there was no reason to. It doesn’t matter. None of them seem to have a future here. And yes I’m a bot for 20+ yrs here. Beep boop.
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EDGEMAN
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If they catch 80% of their drops, we’re at least in the game.
I dont think drones lit the world on fire but hanging it all on him isn’t totally fair.
Our offense was a collective suck.
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surprised the heck out of them
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** Edited by PhotoHokieNC at 11/30/2025, 12:02:39 PM
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are gone. That was a really pathetic coaching performance. Absolutely no creativity or attempt to do anything different, in a game which was the very definition of nothing to lose.
In addition to the absolutely indefensible and baffling decision to stick with a QB who may be the worst passer in all of D-1, and possibly the worst ever at VT, will someone please explain why Drones ran the ball so much? He is not quick, not elusive, and his runs are wasted opportunities that should go to the backs.
UVA's backs ran 35 times to Morris' 4 times. VT's backs ran the ball 19 times to Drones' 11. And Morris is a more effective runner than Drones! Why you would give Drones the same number of carries as Overton, when Overton is by far more dynamic with the ball in his hands, is just head scratching.
I am praying that Franklin will finally be the coach to end this ridiculous VT philosophy of QB runs between the tackles. Find a freaking QB who can pass the ball. Let your talented running backs run with the ball. It's not that difficult!
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and receivers getting separation. We lacked good play from both. Of greater concern fir me is total lack of TE utilization. Baffling.
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to play no matter what, or monty's the biggest fool in college football. If anyone runs into Pop, do ask.
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And essentially he had a poor year also do to probably our worst OL since 1986
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point, the money is going to wake up and walk away. Not just here, either.
I doubt anyone at the U will praise the cost/benefit of Carson Beck either.
Stupid money chasing hopeless results.
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