Defense

Total D ranks 32nd
Rush D ranks 62nd
Pass D ranks 18th
ESPN Defensive Efficiency Ranking-44th
Yards Per Play-not updated yet. We were 72nd coming into the BC game
Turnovers Gained-18th

Offense

Total O ranks 87th
Rush O ranks 78th
Pass O ranks 79th
ESPN Offensive Efficiency Ranking-62nd
Yards Per Play-not updated yet. We were 106th out of 128 teams prior to the BC game
Turnovers Lost-65th

I will update the Football Outsiders Offense and Deficiency Rankings when they come out. They are not updated yet. ESPN accounts for overall strength of schedule with the Offense and Defense efficiency ratings, but........they do not adjust for the strength of each individual unit. For example, BC's defense is much better than it's offense. Football outsiders adjust for this, ESPN only looks at the overall BC strength of schedule; therefore, ESPN's offense and defense efficiency rankings are pretty worthless. Football Outsiders accounts for things like big plays (more than 20 yards) wasted drives due to garbage time, wasted drives during quality time where a D failed or and O failed, yards per play, etc. I will update these when they come out.

He is a very intriguing guy as our next HC only saw way down in another thread where MHTY to you posted him as an option. I have seen a couple reports now in the major media that Smart has said "He would be very interested in VT HC job". 39 years old, coached under one of the best, and he must have the kind of work ethic and drive we have been looking for here at VT to be on Saban's staff. I would be happy to see him on our potential list.

Just watched Frank's press conference. This guy epitomizes the word CLASS.

Hokie Nation has been the benefactor of one man's passion and compassion and I will be forever grateful for what Frank has given us all.

Go Hokies!!

Here is a new name that has surfaced today from sources at both Fox Sports and The Washington Post as a potential successor to Frank Beamer. Prior to leaving for Tennessee he had been hired by Whit Babcock at UCinn. Interesting possibility!

I spoke with Rivals250 CB Kahlil Ladler, who as of now will stick with his commitment to VT. He said he already saw Beamer's retirement coming so he wasn't too surprised. Ladler still plans on enrolling at VT in January, but as with the other commits, a lot depends on who the next head coach is: http://rvls.co/1NMgkMW

forever juxtaposed with "The Carolina Way."

A foundation -unthinkable in 1987- has been laid in SWVA. I am sad, but also very hopeful. If Whit can ink the right guy, there's every reason to believe we'll be back in the ACC hunt - sooner, rather than later.

I want a HC with the stones to put out an audacious trophy case and the ability to fill it.

Frank ran out of time, and that makes my heart heavy, but my respect for him has grown immensely over just the last 24 hours. Didn't think that possible.

Got bored at work and decided to throw a list together of who we may go after and who maybe interested in our job. I think we hold firmly as the second best job open right now behind Southern Cal.

Temple HC
Houston HC
Memphis HC
Clemson DC
Oklahoma St. HC
Texas Tech HC
Marshall HC
Bowling Green HC
Toledo HC
Western Michigan HC
Boise St. HC
Utah HC
Arizona HC
Alabama DC

Smart says he is very interested in VT job, how do you guys feel about a DC taking over? Would you prefer an offensive minded coach instead? If you are good with a DC would you rather have Bud?

New coaching wants their own staff. Instead of who the new HC be, who will be the new OC and DC? I personally want Bud to stay.

Myles Wolfolk-

"I hard to go through with him having built the program and seeing him leave. There's a lot I'm going to have to figure out and discuss with my parents and my coaches to see what's going on before I make any moves. I'm still solidly committed."

Eric Kumah-

"I wasn't sure if he was going to retire or not. I heard some people talking about it before. I'm just going to wait and see who is going to get the head coaching job. I'm still hearing from a whole lot of schools on the east coast like N.C. State, Virginia, Maryland and Illinois. I think I'll talk to some from Virginia Tech tonight."

Per Twitter, Beamer is retiring. Supposed to have meeting with team today.

I'm sad for Frank because I know how much he loves Virginia Tech football. What makes it even more difficult is knowing that for him it extends beyond the football team. He loves the university and he equally loves the fans. He truly wanted to give every Hokie, young and old, big donor or small, something to be proud of . . . And he was amazingly successful.

And now he is making another personal sacrifice for the Hokie Nation. I am convinced that he knows that this team has talent and that turning the program over to a younger, more energetic coach now would shorten the turnaround time as opposed to him staying on any longer. I agree with him.

If Frank could say something to each poster on this board, his supporters and critics alike, he would likely apologize for the last few years. This is his way of trying to correct the problems.

I am excited for the future of Tech football and hope that everyone rallies behind the new coach and staff, they will need our support. We need to show the new staff the same respect and passion as we did for Frank. It's the only way to properly honor Frank Beamer. We cannot let all he has done for us be for nothing.

We need to keep our sights on a national championship some day and when we win it, I will have a smile on my face for Frank Beamer.

God bless you Frank. My prayers are for you and a long, healthy and fulfilling retirement.

GO HOKIES

...for underperforming...and ours is still here.

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I don't know the stipulations that the Lane family set out back in the early 1960's when Lane Stadium was originally built and named. However, it would certainly be fitting if the University would move quickly to rename the stadium FRANK BEAMER STADIUM or at the least change it to Beamer-Lane Stadium.

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Guys, dm4vtdu has had some great stuff, but wanted to add some stuff that I've gotten from some very good sources. Apparently, coach Frank Beamer was approached this weekend, after the Duke loss, about retiring, by a few prominent boosters. Athletics director Whit Babcock also spoke to Beamer, though I'm told he's not the main one who approached Beamer about retiring. There's growing support among even those who have been in Beamer's corner that it's time to retire. They'd like him to announce it officially before the season is over, preferrably during the bye week, to give them time to get a jump on the coaches who will be available at the end of the season.

I'm told that Beamer told them "no." He was as torn up after the Duke game as much as he ever has been about a game, according to some sources who were around him. But Beamer doesn't want to do anything while the season is still ongoing.

The reports of potential targets continue to roll in. The Hokies and any other team can't currently talk to any coaches until the regular season has completed. But after that, two of the top guys to come to the forefront on VT's list are Justin Fuente at Memphis and Matt Campbell at Toledo. There will be plenty more under consideration, but those appear to be two of the top targets on the list right now. Our friends at PowerMizzou.com (our Missouri site) have even reached out to say they've even heard about mutual interest between VT and Fuente.

As I've said the whole time, I will not report rumors. But starting to get more and more info that has some legs to it. It sounds like the very earliest something could happen would be during the bye week, if it does happen during the season.

I just picked up a pair tickets for UNC game. I really hope that it is sold out. A lot of people on message boards have said that the refuse to donate any more money or time to this program as long as Coach Beamer is still the head guy. My hope is that Hokie nation shows this man just how much we appreciate him. This needs to be a packed out, loud and amazing event. This will be the last at Lane for a Legend.

Guys, I'm a victim of flying back from Boston. Texts are rolling in to my phone now and can confirm, coach Frank Beamer announces to staff he's retiring at the end of the season.

so how many years do we remain patient with a new coach before we call for his head on a stick?

here is just one comment from a little "mama's boy" from uva on Frank's retirement:

maxaverage said... (original post) you have to respect what he did at VT.

"No I don't. How much of that success was thanks to abysmally low academic standards, or third and fourth chances for athlete criminal behavior? I'm not going to vilify every guy who played there, they had plenty of high quality guys over the years, some I even have ties to through their HS coaches or parents. But there were a host of star players that underpin Frank's HOF resume that Frank had no business letting play; he prioritized winning over running a program with integrity."

Pretty comical that this little twerp from a program like virginia's would question Frank's integrity.

I have the upmost respect for Beamer and how he built the VT brand and football program. If he leaves this year, he will still be regarded as on top of the VT world.

Here are my (as of today) thoughts on if we transition coaches this year:
Wish List:

1. Bruce Arians: low probability, but a Tech alum with a great resume as AZ Cardinals head coach. We may want a younger guy, but Bruce is a class-act
2. Justin Fuente (Memphis): great year at Memphis, he may be a hot commodity
3. Bud Foster: we can't disregard his great tenure as defensive mind and he will help us Not lose any committed recruits.
4. Tom Herman (Houston): young guy (similar to Fuente)
5. Bryan Harsin: Boise head coach keeps winning

Let's be pessimistic we don't make a bowl game. Convince me we do?

The recent one where he was sliding past the QB, feet first.
thx

I swear, I think the coaches are spiteful. Why would they keep running Tmac even in that last drive where the intention was to just run him in to the line to kill time after he's already had 30 meaningful carries and not a single other rb had one? Is that odd or is it just me? Risking injury to our best back seems kind of stupid and at the very least we're killing his ypc avg, but man this was really strange.

I really enjoy the wrap-ups that Jason does right after each game. He calls a spade a spade. Very infor5mative.

Me - CANDY
Kids - BUPKIS

I'm gonna chase those little #%$& outa my yard with rocks.

I also predict VT beats Fredo about the neck and ears, the pricks.