Visited this weekend, and had a great time. Still no offer (and like I've said about others in the past, it could be tough for new guys to enter that offer list with the Hokies feeling pretty good about the guys on the board now), but really likes VT:

Parker Moorer stops in Blacksburg, other visits coming up

Honestly, not really sure where he'd fit in this program:

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Kameron McGusty was a sophomore this year, would have to sit out the 2018-19 season to play the next two. He got less than half of available minutes for the Sooners this year (obviously playing a role in why he wants to transfer), and isn't a great three-point shooter - though he's a good one.

Just seems like it would be a weird fit.

And it's still an odd move to me, given the needs of the roster:
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He's 6-5, 188, so a little more size on the wing, but I'd rather see a true big if they want to add size (or a transfer at all). He absorbed a ton of minutes and possessions for the Owls this year, playing both the point and shooting guard spots, and hit .351 from three for a terrible team.

This isn't particularly newsworthy in my eyes, but certainly it's of interest to fans who want to know what to wear to certain games:

http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20180404aaa.html

VT hosted a few visitors in the 2019 class and beyond Saturday. I'll have interviews with just a couple of them today (thanks to my policy of not bugging kids on a holiday), but look for the rest over the course of the week:

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Hellams is one who didn't tell me he'd be on campus prior to simply showing up, but his trip is a big one. He's been to VT multiple times since February, and as a Rivals100 kid... well, that says a lot about his interest. He could be the big, physical outside guy to be complemented by speedier slots (a couple potentials are already in the class, of course), and repeat visits say a lot.

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I really like this kid's ability, though I'm not sure he's a sure-thing offer in this class (well, obviously he's not, or the staff would have offered him by now). He plans to return for a camp in the Summer to earn that offer - and by that time, the staff will have a better idea of how the rest of the recruiting board is going to shake out, too.

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Rawlings doesn't have major offers yet (Howard and Toledo are the two for him), but I think they'll come in due time. He has the size to develop into a bigtime tight end, and has the look of a guy who is just reaching the stage where he begins to physically mature. He also plans to return for camp this Summer, and I could see an offer coming through at that time if he performs to expectations.

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Duenkel has visited multiple times, and has made it no secret that Virginia Tech is a school he really likes. In terms of potential 2019 scholarship offers, though, I think he's probably not first on the list (Georgia's Anthony Rodriguez, who visited the previous weekend, is), so we'l have to wait and see if Duenkel plays himself up there, if he's willing to take a preferred scholarship option - or if the staff decides to take a kicker at all.

Stay tuned for more on visitors coming up.

Way too early predictions for next year . . . .

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...ll-rankings-for-2018-19/ar-AAvlFzd?li=BBnb7Kz

Whats the story on the Hokie Haven message board? It has been taken over by some scammer posting hundreds of ads for online meds. I've got all that I need. This has been going on for a few days now.

Adam Gorney and I discuss:

Take Two: Will Tremaine Edmunds be the first LB taken in NFL Draft?

You'll never guess who one of them is:

NFL Draft: Five whose stock is rising

A few former VT targets taking the court tonight:

2018 Final Four: VT recruiting the championship game's players

...and I expect he won't wait too long after that to make a decision (as I've previously reported, a spring commitment is the expectation):

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/2019-rivals250-ol-bryan-hudson-looking-to-visit-notre-dame-soon

Virginia Tech is the leader right now, but Notre Dame certainly has a way of winning kids over (particularly offensive linemen, lately). Still feeling good pending the outcome of that trip.

I mentioned Elias King when he decommitted from Georgia, and the Rivals100 player confirms that VT is right near the top of his list, thanks in part to a good relationship with 2018 signee Landers Nolley:

Hokies in hot pursuit of former Georgia commit

Hooker will be the starter this coming season. Thank you, Jackson, but at the end of the day, its just business!

Anyone know why they backed out of home and home games for Football?

He's a very solid prospect at the position, and if VT ends up needing a Class of 2019 player at the position, there's a solid chance he earns the first scholarship:

Top kicker visits Blacksburg, will return

Yes, I like the move, like it a lot. To be able to keep Reggie Floyd and Devine Deablo at safety, and installing Devon Hunter and Mook Renolds at Whip LB. HUNTER WILL BE AN IMPACT ! Hell Hounds are a coming!

I’ve mentioned him as that potential QB/Ath to make sure there are no depth issues at quarterback but moving to safety in the long term:

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He threw for the coaches at camp last Summer, and plans to work out for Bud Foster this year. No offer yet, but one’s possible at that time. Obviously, he likes VT a lot to keep visiting.

Including a five-star who has visited Blacksburg a couple times and a four-star legacy:

20 For 20 Part 3: An early look at the top players in the 2020 class

The VT women are in Sweet 16 of the Women's NIT.