This time our defense let us down. Hats off to the team for catching up and dragging the game into the OT. The clock management at the end was questionable, and the defense at the very end? disappointing. I think in the middle of the game, Beamer sort of lose his mind or confidence, the poor execution of the onsite kick was laughable.

Keep going, a long season is about to end...

Finish 4rd in the Eastern Division of the AAC. This is what our program has come to.. I know it is a sin to criticize the defense on this site. I did it last year and got into it with lucus because the stats showed otherwise but they are horrible. Just be real. Cant rush, cant tackle, cant cover.. This has been all year. I thought the group was a bit sloppy last year as well so this is becoming a trend in my eyes. Recruiting has fallen off the last 4 years and it is showing.. Why exactly did we keep stiney again?? ... anyway.. yeah. A bowl is going to be hard to get to and we quit playing for national championships, we quit playing for Acc championships,and 10 win season, hell we quit playing for division crowns.. We are not giving everything we have to make a mid December Bowl. Not going to call any players out because I think it is more of the coaches than anyone. I will praise 2 players in particular Travon McMillan and Isiah Ford are ballers, and Travon could have one of the top seasons of a Tech running back if he had the right RB coach and OC. I want to know everyone's honest opinion do you guys see any changes at all after the season? I know Frank wont fire his son.. but maybe SL? will Babcock do the unthinkable?

He's a great man, and he built the program so he deserves all the respect in the world. People need to put that in perspective before talking about firing the guy. That's not going to happen nor should it.

With that being said, without any question this should be his last year. It's time to move on and bring some new fire and energy into the program. I wouldn't be opposed to keeping a few of the younger coaches around but overall clean house. The coaching as it stand today in the program is not good. It's inferior. Head coach, offense, defense, special teams, everything and it's getting worse by the year. And all of the Bud defenders out there need to realize he's a big part of the problem too.

Tech is in the middle of a 4 hour hotbed radius of football recruiting and some fresh new life into the program could go a long way to rebuilding the pipeline that has been thin and cost the program the past 5 years and counting.

I've thought about and I only see 2 more wins on the schedule. I think we beat BC and UVA (could lose those even) and finish at 5-7. The past couple of years the team seemed to rally and pull out a bowl bid but I'm having a hard time believing we could win 3 of 4 to finish.

GT and their option is going to be a nightmare with our inexperience (and overall awfulness) at linebacker and in the secondary. I envision play-action over the top the whole game and huge runs by Justin Thomas on the edge.

We pretty much own UNC but if not for a horrendous game by Williams they would be undefeated and Chizik has their defense playing well. They may be the best team in the Coastal and have as much talent as we do to go along with better coaching.

Would I be shocked to see the team rally and rise up and beat GT or UNC to get bowl eligible? No (but I hope we do). But after what we've watched this year does anyone really expect that to happen?

All this isn't to be negative, it's just how I see it. How do you see it (give me some hope)?

Does anyone expect an announcement prior to VT's last home game versus UNC...perhaps during the upcoming bye week?? Can Babcock orchestrate anything resembling a "celebratory ending" to Beamer's coaching era at VT this year...or will that have to wait until sometime next year in the form of some type of pre-game appreciative ceremony?? I for one am hoping that at a minimum VT renames the stadium...Beamer-Lane Stadium.

Looks like we have three commitments who just signed their grant in aid schollies: QB J. Jackson, WR Sam Denmark, and DE. Glad to see Jackson sign. I was worried any coaching (SL) might get him to change his mind but now all three will enroll in Jan.

Guys, our latest podcast, which I always love doing. Doug and Skip are on to help me breakdown what's up with the Hokies. And as always, as a former player, Skip has some great perspective. We also have a little fun towards the end with Skip as a basketball analyst: http://rvls.co/1P9FJlx

Guys, exclusive, full video of coach Buzz Williams at ACC Media Day yesterday. Also good stuff around the 22-min mark: http://rvls.co/1P8brzx

The ACC Commissioner told Louisville Coach "not to show up", yet he allowed UNC and Syracuse coaches to come. There is a ACC rule that requires the head coach to be there. I found this interesting that Swofford broke his own rules by telling Pitino to stay away.

ACC media day today. We're picked 14th...we've finished in the cellar 4 consecutive seasons. What's everyone's expectations for year 2 of the Buzz Era? I think we might be better than some experts think with the additions of the transfers and incoming freshmen. It was a Top 25 class for the second year in a row under Buzz.

Here are a few tidbits I gathered from interviews this evening as the Hokies prepare for a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on Halloween afternoon.

-- Corey Marshall says that the team needs to focus on the process to winning rather than just the end result.
-- Marshall supports Frank Beamer and said that he has been "taking too much shit."
-- Virginia Tech plans to use more blitz coverage allowing for man to man coverage, which Andrew Motuapuaka is especially excited about.
-- The Hokies must win three of the next four games to be bowl eligible and every single player was confident when speaking on the matter that the team will accomplish that, no doubt.

Check out my story tomorrow for more details!

Transferring or not? Anyone with some real information and not just speculation? Having him around could likely be as important as the next head coach. I have seen some references to his potential departure and general lack of confidence that he will be a hokie next year.

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Guys, I spoke earlier with Grassfield (Va.) two-star DE Patrick Jones, who took his official visit to VT this past weekend. That was his second Hokies game this fall, as he was also on hand for the Ohio State game.

Jones isn't a huge talker, so I had to ask about twice the amount of questions I normally would. He said he did like the atmosphere and liked meeting with academic advisors. Jones said he feels good about the situation in getting his academics done and the help he would get at VT.

Jones said he sat down and talked at length with defensive coordinator Bud Foster and assistant coaches Charley Wiles and Bryan Stinespring, his primary recruiter. Jones said they told him he'd fit well in the scheme and that they envision him playing a role similar to the one Dadi Nicolas plays. Jones said he likes the idea of being a weakside guy and how he could have an impact. The other thing Jones said he really noticed and liked was the family atmosphere and how comfortable he felt there.

The other news here is that he's down to five schools, counting VT. The others in the running are Pittsburgh, NC State, California and Duke. He doesn't have any officials set 100%, but said he will be doing so over the next couple of nights. It sounds like he will likely go to NC State this weekend for the Florida State game, Pitt next weekend for Notre Dame and the other two will be in November. Jones wants to decide by Thanksgiving.

Right now, it sounds like the Hokies are the clear leader. But he's very intrigued by California and that's the oddball obviously, of the group. So that sounds like the biggest contender right now. But VT is definitely the favorite.

Guys, I'll be traveling to Boston all day Friday, so I'll be holding this week's chat at 12:30 pm ET tomorrow. Lots to discuss, including ACC Media Day for basketball, recruiting and more. So come take advantage of and get the very most from your subscriptions and chat with us!

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i am sick and tired of the bad mouthing of coach Beamer. Let's thank him. He bleeds Maroon and orange. I know his career is almost over. He was here for 29 years. So with the next coach I expect no patience but win win win. And when we struggle we get rid of them quickly. The times are a changing but a new coach may not meet our expectations and we continue to Complain...the grass is not always greener on the other side. I met coach Beamer this summer as I was wondering through the new facility. It was the greatest day of my life and I took a selfy and thanked him for all the years. He cared about me and my son going to tech and asked many questions. He is a person who loves the school. SHOW HIM RESPECT AS YOU WOULD YOUR PARENTS. he made us what we are. So we are having a tough year. It's only a game and coach Beamer is our dad. From me. THANK YOU for all the good years, for bringing Pride to VT, for making me excited each Saturday....regardless if we win or lose. I love VT! I too am VT class of 80 and my son is class of 2019. Tradition, honor, pride, is VT so let's get together and support coach Beamer as we will miss him turst me we will miss him.....

Give beamer 2-3 more years in order for a good new miami coach come in and get his team rolling. By the time Va tech fires beamer the hurricanes will be kicking it in high gear and Va tech will be in the basement.

FIRE BEAMER NOW

I talked with the VT head coach himself to get him to break down this year's lineup

http://takedownwrestle.com/wrestling-news/college/kevin-dresser-previews-virginia-tech/

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Guys, I spoke earlier with Saline (Mich.) three-star quarterback Josh Jackson, who's been committed to the Hokies since June. Jackson took his official visit to VT this past weekend.

First off, this was Jackson's first ever trip to VT. The first thing he mentioned to me that he liked was seeing and experiencing 'Enter Sandman' before the game. Jackson also said he spent a lot of time with offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler and they "vibed pretty well." Jackson said he made the trip with his mother and father and the four of them ate breakfast and dinner together. Jackson's dad, Fred Jackson and Loeffler coached together at Michigan and have remained close friends. After the visit, Jackson said he's also more committed to VT than he was before.

Jackson said he also spoke to Loeffler about the Hokies taking a possible other QB commit and for the longest time, that has been Tylin Oden. That's kind of died, but even if VT took another, Jackson said it wouldn't affect his decision, as he's confident in his decision.

Jackson will also graduate from high school in December and enroll at VT in January. he hasn't signed his financial aid papers yet, but said he will over the next few weeks and send them in. The playoffs begin this weekend for Saline, which is undefeated so far.

I didnt underdtand that. He clearly went out of bounds.

Nobody asked me but Beamer reminds me of Paterno at the end of his career. No, he's not allowing a child rapist free access to the facilities and looking the other way when it comes to child rape but the game seems to have passed Frank by. He's lost his fastball so to say.

Beamer is VT Football but the program has taken a step back. You need some new blood. Nobody wants to fire him but he's got to realize this and step aside.

Arute's and Davis were talking about the possibility of adding Houston to the Big 12 and they commented that Herman may not be at Houston next year. No surprise there.

What I thought was interesting and made me want this guy even more was the comment about the locker room. Seems as though Herman went in the locker room and it was a mess and he went off on his players, telling them that he wanted the locker room neat, clean and pristine at all times. He said it has to be "recruit ready" 24 hours a day. This guy has his priorities in the right place ... Recruit, recruit, recruit!!

Seriously...

Out of 128 FBS programs......

Offense
Total Offense Ranks 80th.. Moves up 8 spots after the D Game. Note: We had 361 Total Yards through 4 quarters vs Duke. If the game would have ended there, the O would have went from 88th to 94th in Total O. Since 2001, we have had 8 offenses rank outside of 80th in Total O. (8 of 15 years).
Yards Per Play Ranks 107th. This is the fourth worst since 2001. Stiney topped the 107th in yards per play 3 different times.
Rushing Offense Ranks 66th.
Passing Offense Ranks 78th.
Passing Efficiency Ranks 64th. This was 71st prior to the Duke game.

Defense
Total Defense Ranks 42nd. Moves down 8 spots from 33rd prior to the Duke Game. This is the third worst since 1990 if it holds. Duke gained 348 yards through 4 quarters. If the game would have ended there, the D would have moved up from 33rd to 29th in Total D.
Rush Defense Ranks 85th. This is the worst of any Virginia Tech defense since 1990 if it holds by seasons end.
Yards Per Play Allowed Ranks 79th. This is the second worst of any defense since 1990 if it holds.
Pass Defense Ranks 23rd.

Just the facts man.

May hear something sooner than I initially stated. Stay tuned in this week. Not promising it will happen this week, but it's not out of the question. It will definitely happen this season. I hate it for Frank the way it is happening, truly one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, but it is definitely for the best.

Guys, I just got a confirmation text message from Oak Hill Academy (Va.) three-star forward Khadim Sy, who said he has committed to the Hokies. A guy VT really liked. He's originally from Senegal.

Full coverage coming: http://sports.yahoo.com/virginiatech/basketball/recruiting/player-Khadim-Sy-166594

Takedown Wrestling's preview of the ACC. More coming this week such as Kevin Dresser and Joey Dance interviews


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