Hosting a tournament:

http://www.hokiesports.com/volleyball/recaps/20160825aaa.html

http://foxs.pt/2bDPH3D

4th in Coastal.

I created predictions for the ACC and my top 25. Let's debate and discuss what I have wrong and right. What are yall's thoughts?
ACC Predictions
http://chrisdixon13.sportsblog.com/...ons.html?_ga=1.60364333.1455481350.1471502604
Top 25 Predictions
http://chrisdixon13.sportsblog.com/posts/22659783/my-preseason-top-25-rankings.html

Just a heads up for all you Hokies out there who will be attending the Battle at Bristol on September 10th, 2016. Stayed at a Campground during race week and was very happy. These people are like family and will treat you well. I asked about the game prices. $100.00 for tent camping, $150-$200 for RV's, pull behind campers, pop-ups. Price depends on how large the RV or camper is. Most are $150. If not camping, car Parking for the day is only $20.00. There are no hold backs on this campground. It has not been leased by BMS. The closest entrance/exit is on Old Thomas Bridge Road. From that exit, it is a little over 1/4 mile to track. Old Thomas Bridge Road comes out onto 11E and is right across from BMS. There is a shower house right across from the entrance/exit on Old Thomas Bridge Road. The campground has Portable toilets all over. If you are camping, fresh water fill up upon entry. They have fresh water trucks and sewage removal trucks. They will be there all night starting Thursday night of game week. Check out their web site www.bristolbestcamping.com
Take exit 69 off I-81. It is about 4.6 miles from that exit on the left. Do not go down Exide Drive. Stay on Highway 394. You can see BMS as soon as you see their sign, Short Cut Parking and Camping!

...for those interested.

http://vthoki.es/OHHEc

Not a whole lot of note going on yet. All three QBs are rotating in skeleton drills. Working pass game and run game (including WR run game) in those drills.

Getting started here momentarily:

A little simplistic schematically, but a nice refresher from our buddies over at The Key Play with some video examples:

http://www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-...otball-refresher-virginia-techs-zone-coverage

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/what-to-watch-for-hokies-open-practice

What do you think is more important to keep an eye on? Any readers going to make it out?

UVa safety Quin Blanding and Tennessee quarterback Josh Dobbs:

http://rvls.co/Farrell4650

Apparently had its first show of the season last night. I missed it...had assumed next Monday would have been the first show but they started two weeks early this year. Read a recap of the show elsewhere on the internet this morning. Did not see much "new news" but it sounds like Beckett will see PT at linebacker and special teams. McClease also mentioned as probable contributor in the backfield. Also, sounds like Fuente is not adverse to multiple guys manning the QB spot if that's what it takes to be successful. Deablo, Murphy, and Kumah cited as making strides at WR...I expect them to be the primary backups to the Ford, Phillips, Hodges triumverate.

It seems less likely that he lives up to his four-star potential (you don't quit the team and come back as a walk-on if you're going to be dominant, IMO), but additional depth and a guy who has the athleticism, simply needs to put it all together:

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/raymon-minor-rejoins-the-hokies

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/on-the-move-risers-sliders-in-new-2017-rivals250

Anything stand out?

Not likely to see any VT commits (or serious targets outside of Devon Hunter) on the list - the R250 tomorrow should be more interesting in that regard - but you never know.

A buddy sent me this article today.. Unfortunately, I haven't watched him play at all (mostly cuz they decided to not televise the spring game) unless you count snapchat vids but I have to assume he's still truly in third when it comes to the depth chart. It's exciting though to hear how well he's been playing. I'm very excited for his future. http://virginiatech.sportswar.com/a...ighting-starting-quarterback-job-fuente-says/

Jermani Brown is new to the East Coast (he played in California previously), but the Rivals100 DB wants to get to know the Hokies:

https://virginiatech.n.rivals.com/news/jermani-brown-hoping-to-build-hokie-relationship

From the article...
With commissioner John Swofford, ACC athletic directors will convene via conference call at 9 a.m. Friday to deliberate, and perhaps approve, one of two options provided by ESPN: expand the league schedule from eight to nine games, while continuing to play at least one outside Power Five opponent annually; or, remain at eight conference games and play at least two nonleague Power Fives each season.

What are your preferences. Personally, I would like NC State to schedule 2 nonleague Power Fives each season. Although I think our AD wants the 9 game ACC schedule. As a season ticket holder, seeing good teams from other conferences would create a better atmosphere. And the national exposure would be nice too. What are you guys thoughts on VT?

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/teel-blog/dp-teel-time-acc-nine-vote-post.html

Big Rivals100 visitor in Blacksburg early this morning.

I know a lot of folks assume he's an offensive lineman down the road, but Rivals Southeast Analyst Woody Wommack says not so fast, my friend:

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/analyst-lecitus-smith-is-a-versatile-threat

(Of course, it's possible that he bulks up and plays OL in the end, but he has the skills to not do that if he chooses, despite popular opinion).

Not a surprise, but positive news nonetheless:

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/hokies-features-in-slade-s-top-five

I'll be rounding up the weekly performances of Virginia Tech commitments, and believe it or not, the first round of games is upon us in just a few more days. Here's the preview:

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/hokie-haven-friday-night-lights-2016-week-one