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Rev.Zeke Vodka
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I think we should all perhaps…

temper expectations. The roster is still yet to be completely flushed out but it is always a challenge for the remaining players under any coaching change. A new way of doing things. New areas of priority with a new coach that might have not been in place before. New terminology in some instances. New practice structure. Different video reviewing. Even some fundamental changes on both offense and especially defense from a previous staff. All that and more. No player will be comfortable with knowing how Coach wants and expects things to be done because no one knows the new VT way. That is a lot of changes for players anywhere with coaching changes and not every player adapts right away. Don’t underestimate that adjustment period. I do fully expect to there being a much greater percentage of each practice devoted to defensive philosophy and principles. The upside to new roster construction is buying in defensively can help accelerate your program’s progress. Get your 5 best women on the floor defensively and try to impose your will defensively each game. That would become your hallmark and try to figure out ways offensively to win as many games. As you continue building your program and adding offensive pieces. I am looking forward to seeing how the balance of the roster gets filled. There is really only one proven double figure scorer remaining so one would expect we see some experienced additions from the portal or Juco where that is concerned. Then assess later after the roster is complete.
Posted: 04/15/2024 at 12:28 PM ET
(In response to this post by 133919Hokie)

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Must be having internet issues. Haven’t gotten the breakout scoop on all
DGHOKIE 04/15/24 10:07 AM ET
The biggest recruiting haul so far is retaining the rest of the team...
delmarva hokie 04/15/24 12:26 PM ET
And Rose**
GoFightingGobblers 04/15/24 03:40 PM ET
Rose and Tilly are seniors next year
delmarva hokie 04/15/24 04:06 PM ET
Ahhh.. yes!!**
GoFightingGobblers 04/15/24 05:29 PM ET
SO great they are here. A calming, veteran duo....**
j9hokie 04/15/24 04:26 PM ET
That was definitely a good bit of recruiting. Although I haven’t heard
DGHOKIE 04/15/24 01:19 PM ET
She said she’s back. Had leg stress fracture surgery also. Said she had
Stork 04/15/24 02:29 PM ET
That’s wonderful **
DGHOKIE 04/15/24 03:37 PM ET
That explains a lot...
delmarva hokie 04/15/24 02:53 PM ET
Baker has been quiet which I interpret as positive...
delmarva hokie 04/15/24 01:53 PM ET
A fellow posted here saying he bumped into her at school. Asked if she was
j9hokie 04/15/24 01:27 PM ET
Can’t believe that he who shall not be named played her as much as he
DGHOKIE 04/15/24 03:41 PM ET
Agree**
j9hokie 04/15/24 12:53 PM ET
Sunsets…good for the soul**
Rev.Zeke Vodka 04/15/24 11:45 AM ET
I'm trying to limit my expectations for this year-am I right Rev?
133919Hokie 04/15/24 11:57 AM ET
I would be tickled to death with 18 wins **
DGHOKIE 04/15/24 01:21 PM ET
I still say if you can't out buy them, out coach them. And I am betting
j9hokie 04/15/24 12:56 PM ET
I think we should all perhaps…
Rev.Zeke Vodka 04/15/24 12:28 PM ET
Well, at least our 2 former portal players will be familiar with dealing
Stork 04/15/24 01:14 PM ET
Great post I would not be surprised if the portal players are younger
j9hokie 04/15/24 12:52 PM ET
The mark of a sound, good program
Rev.Zeke Vodka 04/15/24 01:45 PM ET
I’m okay with a grad in a position of need. Like a strong 4 but I too
DGHOKIE 04/15/24 01:25 PM ET
DONATE More $$$$$$.. You'll get Big Scoops.. $$$$$ Talks..**
JRHokie 04/15/24 11:38 AM ET
Weren't you the one panicking about coaching hires? That worked out ok.
HOHKIE 04/15/24 11:29 AM ET
I never panic. If you don’t like the post just ignore it **
DGHOKIE 04/15/24 01:14 PM ET