Monday Thoughts: Swarming The Monarchs

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   Freddyburg Hokie September 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM

   There were also 4 tackles for the leading tackler(s) in 2009 Boston College [Matt Reidy (2 solo, 2 ast), Nekos Brown (2 solo, 2 ast), Mark Muncey (1 solo, 3 ast), Barquell Rivers (1 solo, 3 ast), Cody Grimm (0 solo, 4 ast)]. Also, the record for tackles in a game is 24 by Randy Cockrell (11 solo, 13 ast) in a loss to West Virginia in 1987. Other instances of more than 20 tackles by the tackle leader in a game are 23 by Scott Hill (1987 Virginia AND Syracuse), 21 by Carter Wiley (1987 East Carolina), 20 by George DelRicco (1995 Cincinnati), and....that's it.
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      Freddyburg Hokie September 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM

      I meant the record for tackles in a game back to 1987. Who knows what happened before then.
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         Freddyburg Hokie September 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM

         And of course, I read down further into the article and all that above was pointed out by Code Puppy and Will. Really could use an edit function for these comments.
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            Freddyburg Hokie September 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM

            (Except maybe Vince Hall. Vince Hall looks up to no one.) Vince Hall looks up to Xavier Adibi. Hall, IIRC, was 6'0", and Adibi was 6'3". ;^)
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   HokiePilot September 16, 2026 at 1:11 AM

   Looking forward to seeing you at the tailgate Will!
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   HokieRaven7 September 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM

   1997 Gator Bowl? What 1997 Gator Bowl? I don't know what you are talking about... I remember being in Savannah New Year's Eve, then driving back from Jacksonville about 5pm the next day... Never happened
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   chagerma September 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM

   In response to the ODU QB and WRs circus throws and catches, has anyone reviewed the first of the 2 back to back catches by the same WR, the 2nd of which was reviewed by replay? I don't believe the first was actually a catch although it was not reviewed. The ball was bobbled after the WR's foot came down in bounds. Perhaps Brandon can look at this in his review.
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   hoqiez September 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM

   I like (I think?) the lifetime spend feature :)
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   moneal September 15, 2026 at 12:45 PM

   New account screen is in fact nice
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   Willamette Hokie September 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM

   My brush with greatness: I played Little League baseball and Jr. High football with Scott Hill back in the day. Really nice guy. He was always a big and athletic kid - me, I was athletic, but not very big. On OL, he played Center, I was one of the guards. If I had been across the line from him on another team, he would have absolutely trucked me. Good to see his name pop up in these articles.
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   NCHokiestone September 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM

   One particular play Grunk threw a swing pass into the right flat. It perfectly led the back out of the backfield, he didn't have to wait on it. By leading him, he was able to get past two ODU defenders. If he'd had to wait it would have been lost yardage with ODU's speed. We all appreciate what Drones sacrificed for the team, but he never could throw with that level of accuracy or savvy.
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   watermanmr September 15, 2026 at 8:22 AM

   Love the links Will!
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    GreenvilleVT September 15, 2026 at 7:54 AM

    Old school football includes running the ball. That facet of the game is concerning and I’m hopeful we figure out something quickly.
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    1alanmcc September 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM

    "Turkey Bites." Love it. That's a keeper.
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       Will Stewart September 15, 2026 at 7:53 AM

       That is OLD. Goes way back for me. 😁
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    rahokie September 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM

    Will, AWESOME meeting you after the game Saturday. Enjoyed the conversation and the walk down memory lane. Love what all you guys do at TSL and keep up the great articles and pods!!!
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       Will Stewart September 15, 2026 at 7:54 AM

       Likewise, good meeting you!
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    VAHokie89 September 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM

    Does giving up a big punt count as a punt miscue!!!
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    Coach Lew September 14, 2026 at 8:16 PM

    Vince Hall looks up to no one!!!!! Truth!!!
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       Will Stewart September 14, 2026 at 8:33 PM

       Coach!! 😅
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    jeffryedvm September 14, 2026 at 5:24 PM

    Opening pic is Dan Givens, Dean of the Vet School. Great guy!