We are doing a conference-by-conference look at the quarterback positions in each conference. I wanted to share the ACC edition for those interested, even though Virginia Tech isn't included because they have a defined starter heading into the season.

The start of fall camps is right around the corner and at several major programs the focus will be on the quarterback position as former elite recruits battle it out for the starting job. Last week, we took a look at some of the most high-profile battles and had National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell weigh in on how he sees them shaking out. This week, we take a conference-by-conference look at the remaining quarterback competitions. Today we focus on the ACC.

You can read the story here.

According to Jacey Zembal of our NC State site, 2018 wing Isaiah Wilkins will join VT this Fall. Not sure when the news will become official, but be on the lookout for it.

Ellies trims list, including Virginia Tech

He's basically the singular reason Virginia Tech would be willing to consider the current DL commits as defensive ends. If you can bring in a talented tackle like Ellies, and maybe aren't in the running for an elite pass-rusher, you can play around with the numbers a bit in that way.

No offer yet, but visited in April and hopes to return:

Hokies among those keeping an eye on Devyn Curtis

I did a Q&A with ESPN Charlotte about the Mook Reynolds loss and more:
http://www.espncharlotte.net/concerns-around-virginia-tech-football-with-latest-losses-on-defense/

VT prominent on his list:

UAA Thursday: Dontaie Allen emerges as a must-get prospect

Coaches certainly doing some work on the trail during the evaluation period:

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/new-virginia-tech-basketball-offer-keon-johnson

Sorry @Mr Hokie To You, only 6-5

New Virginia Tech basketball offer: Chris Ledlum

Breakin' down heights and weights:

Updated VT roster: notable heights and weights

I am mostly interested in the defense. Lot of talent. But a lot of young talent. And it seems Coach Hilgart is working his magic. I will post them by position.

DB

Jeremy Webb: 6'4'' 199(too bad he's out for the season)
Caleb Farley: 6'2'' 198
Devon Hunter: 6'0'' 222
Divine Deablo: 6'3'' 215
DJ Crossen: 6'1'' 191
Reggie Floyd: 6'0'' 220
Chamarri Conner: 6'0'' 200
Jermaine Waller: 6'1'' 180
Tyree Rogers: 6'1'' 185
Bryce Watts: 6'0'' 171(needs to hit the dining hall a little bit harder)

DL

Ricky Walker: 6'2'' 300
Houshun Gaines: 6'3'' 235
Emmanuel Belmar: 6'2'' 245
Jarrod Hewitt: 6'1'' 285
Nathan Proctor: 6'2'' 240
Jaevon Becton: 6'4'' 258
Trevon Hill: 6'3'' 245
Cam Goode: 6'0'' 331
Vinny Mihota: 6'5'' 298

LB

Dax Hollifield: 6'1'' 246
Alan Tisdale: 6'3'' 213
Rico Kearney: 6'0'' 230
Jaylen Griffin: 6'1'' 245
Dylan Rivers: 6'1'' 227
Keshon Artis: 6'0'' 227
Rayshard Ashby: 5'10'' 230

So I feel pretty much the same way as HR about UVa athletic teams, especially football. But you have to respect Tony Bennett as a class act. as a coach and as a person. I live here in CVille and we've had to endure what happened last summer with the invasion of the white supremacists. The entire town has rallied around the basketball team's success this year to help recover from the shock of last August,
This loss tonight really hurts everyone in town, not just those wine sippin Wahoos who are devastated by tonight's loss to the the best 16 seed team I've ever seen..

News from a couple days ago (sorry I've been a little behind on stuff in the past couple days; hectic week here):

Fuente on Bobby Dodd Trophy watchlist

Of interest for the Hokies in week one, obviously.

Opponent watch: Breaking down Florida State's QB battle

A couple changes with Mook gone (doesn’t change future numbers) and Hopple transferring (does), plus the new commitments since last update:

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/dead-period-updated-vt-scholarship-chart-and-2019-needs

Obviously it impacts the 2018 season, but I also hope it's not indicative of a larger trend that could really hurt VT if it continues:

The impact: Mook Reynolds dismissed