Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer: A Video Breakdown

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   Hokie2Architect January 24, 2026 at 6:18 PM

   Dude gets rid of the ball quick and accurate even when he had plenty of time behind the line. I like it!
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   HokieTC January 21, 2026 at 8:53 PM

   Great article! Great video clips. Thank goodness he doesn’t throw the dreaded catchable ball.
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   134064Hokie January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM

   Looks very promising. I did note that in all of the highlights, he had excellent blocking and a clean pocket.
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   bryancrutch91 January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM

   Looks great! Is Bryce Baker considered a "running QB"? If he is, do you have a RPO package of plays that you bring him in to run in certain situations?
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   Bruin2Hokie January 21, 2026 at 7:44 PM

   Even though the password was complete in Clip #14, I sincerely hope wexnever see that read and pass and pass attempt in a VT uniform. Threading the needle to a 3 on 1 covered receiver is foolish.
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   dmbhokie January 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM

   It'll be a shock to our system if he's really able to read defenses and anticipate open windows!
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   Jwunderdog January 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM

   I was looking for his interceptions and I could only find 3. 1. Thrown right in the receiver hand and should have been caught but deflected into the air. 2. 4th and goal had to get rid of the ball and tried to force it in.(Better then giving up a sack)) 3. Another deflection but this time into double coverage- this one was definitely a bad decision. 4.?? I think only one of the 3 interceptions I saw was a bad decision and none of the passes were inaccurate.
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   MKD January 21, 2026 at 4:47 PM

   He's the best natural passer of any quarterback maybe in the history of VT. (Only one other I can think of and he went on to play many seasons in the NFL, "Don Strock") He keeps his arm movement tight and to his body, quick release, and no wasted motion. He reminds me a lot of Matthew Stafford. Chris, has there been comparisons to him with any NFL quarterbacks? Great article and videos, well done.
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      GateStoneman January 21, 2026 at 7:03 PM

      Indeed, it was a real pleasure to watch Don Strock throw the football in Lane Stadium!!
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         GateStoneman January 21, 2026 at 7:04 PM

         (Often, to Mike Burnop, of course...)
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      GodfatherHokie January 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM

      Yes! I see that too!
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   proudhokie2001 January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM

   lots of play action and penn st had 2 great backs. if we can run the ball, those types of plays will work well.
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    tallahasseehokie January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM

    The videos of him passing against the Scarlet helmets of IU really drives home that he has a total skill set. That Indiana zone is death to most QB’s
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    Hokroajwe January 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM

    Looks like we have a lot to look forward to
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    SkyHokie January 21, 2026 at 3:33 PM

    I couldn't count how many times over the years I've cussed at the TV screen because we wouldn't throw over the middle when needed, especially when a quick slant was almost guaranteed to get us a crucial 1st down. It'll be fun to see that change (knocks on wood).
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       MDHokie79 January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

       ditto!
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    00hokie69 January 21, 2026 at 3:23 PM

    great article and nice clips, excited to see a balanced attack on offense again
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    SCHokie1103 January 21, 2026 at 3:18 PM

    Great stuff as always CC. Very excited about this young man and some of those tight ends he will be throwing to.
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    vahokiedog January 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM

    Great article! Hats off to Nick Brown!