If anyone is looking for some reading material before Saturday here's a few articles:

General VT football update:
VT Football Update
Gives some interesting insight into their team, more than just an ESPN article would.

RTD Picks article:
RTD Picks
No surprise they all pick Tech by large amounts.

Quick RTD Q&A with Dave Johnson:
Q&A Dave Johnson
If you know me or have read my posts around here you won't be surprised I'm irked someone who doesn't watch the games is giving analysis but oh well still some interesting bits in there.

Lindy's Sports gives a snapshot of the game:
Game Snapshot
A nice overview of players and the game.

Coach Fuente's Teleconference:
Fuente ACC Teleconference Interview

Sellout crowd of rednecks. Less than 1% chance of victory; we’ve gottem right where we wantem!!

Hokie, Hokie, Hokie High, ... (fill in the blank)!

(09-06-2018 07:30 AM)Tribe1693 Wrote:  

(09-06-2018 05:01 AM)LeadBolt Wrote:  I believe that the greatest risk for injuries on our schedule historically has been VMI. Most regrettable injuries come from cheap shots. Outside UNC, there don’t seem to be as many cheap shots in an FBS game as there are playing a team like the Keydets who are desperate to win at any cost.


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Aside from one isolated incident involving Mike Cook in 1997 that was a cheap shot, and from someone who was on the sideline for every VMI game from 1987-1997, I don't recall this being the case whatsoever.

There is truth to what LB has said regarding VMI beyond the Mike Cook late hit and injury. VMI players viewed us a rival, but were overmatched and hadn't won in years, so they sought a tactical edge. There were questionable blocking techniques deployed in their option based offensive scheme. A lot of chop blocking, crack backs, etc. Generally, a lot of holding and other borderline cheap stuff. Hell, they even cut the grass about six inches high to try and slow opponents down. Bottom line, as a defensive player, I was more on guard against injury playing VMI than when playing a pro-style FBS squad.

VMI: Worst place for visiting fans. Full sun right on us all game.



vs VT: I just saw a prediction that had this game 59-3. No chance Tech scores 8 TDs and a FG.

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(09-06-2018 10:31 AM)Tribal Wrote:  vs VT: I just saw a prediction that had this game 59-3. No chance Tech scores 8 TDs and a FG.

Yes, and with our general lack of confidence in our placekicking lately, I think that it is more likely that we would score a TD to Dedmon or even a defensive touchdown than it would be for us to rely on our FG kicker (hopefully, though, he, like all the guys, will have the game of his life!).

(09-06-2018 08:00 AM)nogretheogre Wrote:  

(09-05-2018 01:37 PM)mrjoolius Wrote:  Tech just announced that Saturday's game is sold out. It will be rocking for the Tribe's upset win.

(09-06-2018 07:47 AM)zablenoise Wrote:  Does anyone know what section the W&M fans will be sitting?

Did WM sellout its allotment?

Not sure on the allotment, but the Tribe fans are in Section 39, way in the corner and upper deck almost beyond the end zone. Just hoping we don't have massive thunderstorms Saturday.

VP write-up
https://pilotonline.com/sports/columnist...6fb74.html

Calling for T-Storms tomorrow in Blacksburg.

60% or higher chance starting at 11am...

(09-07-2018 12:42 PM)TheRealTribe Wrote:  Calling for T-Storms tomorrow in Blacksburg.

60% or higher chance starting at 11am...

JMU beat them during a downpour

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(09-07-2018 01:24 PM)Tribal Wrote:  

(09-07-2018 12:42 PM)TheRealTribe Wrote:  Calling for T-Storms tomorrow in Blacksburg.

60% or higher chance starting at 11am...

JMU beat them during a downpour

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And also after Tech had a short week. Just sayin’



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That weather favors the run, and that JMU team could run. We learned that first hand later in the season. That Dukes team only went 6-5 that year.


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Rain chances raised to 90% with some possibilities of very heavy downpours.

(09-06-2018 09:26 AM)nj alum Wrote:  Hokie, Hokie, Hokie High, ... (fill in the blank)!

Don’t bogart that joint.

Tribe are 42 point dogs

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Get the run game going, shorten the game, hang around for a bit, and I don’t see Tech covering the 42 point spread.

Make mistakes and give them short fields, then it’ll be a long wet game and they might hang 50 on us.

I don’t foresee us opening up the playbook and getting too crazy with things unless we’re in the game. I bet we stick with the things our guys know and can execute, and hopefully things open up from there.

Isn’t this suppose to be on the ESPN app? Can’t seem to find it.

(09-08-2018 11:26 AM)Tribe_05 Wrote:  Isn’t this suppose to be on the ESPN app? Can’t seem to find it.

Try this:
http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3410481/w...h-football

I hope we keep the score this close all game.

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I'll take that. Fumble recovery on our 34 is a fine start.


Ugh. That sucks. So, they can celebrate like idiots with coordinated flailing but Parker got an unsportsmanlike conduct call for finger rolling the damn ball?

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