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.
Thread Replies (25)
Must be having internet issues. Haven’t gotten the breakout scoop on all
-- DGHOKIE
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:07 AM ET
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04/15/24 10:07 AM ET
The biggest recruiting haul so far is retaining the rest of the team...
-- delmarva hokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 12:26 PM ET
delmarva hokie
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04/15/24 12:26 PM ET
And Rose**
-- GoFightingGobblers
Apr 15, 2024 at 03:40 PM ET
GoFightingGobblers
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04/15/24 03:40 PM ET
Rose and Tilly are seniors next year
-- delmarva hokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 04:06 PM ET
delmarva hokie
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04/15/24 04:06 PM ET
Ahhh.. yes!!**
-- GoFightingGobblers
Apr 15, 2024 at 05:29 PM ET
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04/15/24 05:29 PM ET
SO great they are here. A calming, veteran duo....**
-- j9hokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 04:26 PM ET
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04/15/24 04:26 PM ET
That was definitely a good bit of recruiting. Although I haven’t heard
-- DGHOKIE
Apr 15, 2024 at 01:19 PM ET
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04/15/24 01:19 PM ET
She said she’s back. Had leg stress fracture surgery also. Said she had
-- Stork
Apr 15, 2024 at 02:29 PM ET
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04/15/24 02:29 PM ET
That explains a lot...
-- delmarva hokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 02:53 PM ET
delmarva hokie
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04/15/24 02:53 PM ET
Baker has been quiet which I interpret as positive...
-- delmarva hokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 01:53 PM ET
delmarva hokie
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04/15/24 01:53 PM ET
A fellow posted here saying he bumped into her at school. Asked if she was
-- j9hokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 01:27 PM ET
j9hokie
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04/15/24 01:27 PM ET
Can’t believe that he who shall not be named played her as much as he
-- DGHOKIE
Apr 15, 2024 at 03:41 PM ET
DGHOKIE
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04/15/24 03:41 PM ET
Sunsets…good for the soul**
-- Rev.Zeke Vodka
Apr 15, 2024 at 11:45 AM ET
Rev.Zeke Vodka
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04/15/24 11:45 AM ET
I'm trying to limit my expectations for this year-am I right Rev?
-- 133919Hokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 11:57 AM ET
133919Hokie
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04/15/24 11:57 AM ET
I would be tickled to death with 18 wins **
-- DGHOKIE
Apr 15, 2024 at 01:21 PM ET
DGHOKIE
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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
Apr 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM ET
j9hokie
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04/15/24 12:56 PM ET
I think we should all perhaps…
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-- Rev.Zeke Vodka
Apr 15, 2024 at 12:28 PM ET
Rev.Zeke Vodka
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04/15/24 12:28 PM ET
Well, at least our 2 former portal players will be familiar with dealing
-- Stork
Apr 15, 2024 at 01:14 PM ET
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04/15/24 01:14 PM ET
Great post I would not be surprised if the portal players are younger
-- j9hokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 12:52 PM ET
j9hokie
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04/15/24 12:52 PM ET
The mark of a sound, good program
-- Rev.Zeke Vodka
Apr 15, 2024 at 01:45 PM ET
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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
Apr 15, 2024 at 01:25 PM ET
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04/15/24 01:25 PM ET
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-- JRHokie
Apr 15, 2024 at 11:38 AM ET
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04/15/24 11:38 AM ET
Weren't you the one panicking about coaching hires? That worked out ok.
-- HOHKIE
Apr 15, 2024 at 11:29 AM ET
HOHKIE
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04/15/24 11:29 AM ET
I never panic. If you don’t like the post just ignore it **
-- DGHOKIE
Apr 15, 2024 at 01:14 PM ET
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04/15/24 01:14 PM ET