Guys, just wanted to do a full rundown on everything from the scrimmage, in addition to the running thread we did during the actual scrimmage itself. Kelly will also be by to add more from the second half.
*First, just a recap of the guys out for the day: In blue were Kendall Fuller, Marshawn Williams, Jerome Wright, Deshawn McClease and Xavier Burke. In green were Wade Hansen and Trevon Hill. It appears Hansen's right foot is a little worse than expected. Now a week and a half that he's been in green, though at least now it's not in a boot. Fuller had his right knee wrapped up, but it seems to just be a mild sprain at this point. That doesn't seem like a huge worry at this point.
**CJ Carroll is getting more reps as a punt returner and also even got a few reps with the one offense. I don't think that will stick, but VT is wanting to find more creative ways to use him. Great speed and since he's so little and low to the ground, he's a lot more elusive than you might think.
***Dwayne Lawson was the only quarterback not in yellow today for no contact. And he took a few good shots from defenders, who have been holding back on quarterbacks. He did mostly run plays and for the most part was successful with the third team. But he also has to be more protective of the football. He had one spot on a draw midway through where he didn't have the ball close to his chest and when he took a hit, he fumbled, which was recovered by cornerback Brandon Facyson.
****The ineptness at center continues. This time it was with freshman Tyrell Smith under center and Lawson at quarterback. Smith had one bad exchange, resulting in a fumble, then with Lawson in the shotgun, had two low snaps that went in the ground. Eric Gallo still the de facto starter, but behind him still needs a lot of work.
*****A few more touchdowns this week than the scrimmage last weekend. Charley Meyer was wide open over the middle of the field for a 24-yard touchdown pass. After that, the Hokies started a number of drives from the 30 yard line, so that contributed to the scoring, but Brendan Motley made a nice fake to Trey Edmunds, then went up the middle untouched for a five-yard touchdown run.
******A very clean scrimmage, but the only conflict came on a catch by Carroll, where he was tackled by Deon Clarke and Adonis Alexander. Alexander then bodyslammed him to the ground, prompting assistant Shane Beamer to yell, "Don't be a dumb ass!" It's getting to that point where I know the players are tired of going against each other. Just a slight lapse by Alexander who otherwise has had a very impressive fall camp.
*******The guy I'm really impressed with as far as boosting his stock, well actually, there's two, are Terrell Edmunds and Yosh Nijman. Edmunds is getting more time on the field. As a gunner, he made an impressive tackle on Greg Stroman, who was fielding a punt and then had a nice play on a blitz, getting running back JC Coleman in the backfield for a loss. His stock has really improved. Nijman is making the most of Hansen being out. During that time, Jonathan Mclaughlin has shifted to right tackle and Nijman has gotten most of the time as the No. 1 left tackle. To see where he's come since moving to the OL in the spring is very impressive.
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*First, just a recap of the guys out for the day: In blue were Kendall Fuller, Marshawn Williams, Jerome Wright, Deshawn McClease and Xavier Burke. In green were Wade Hansen and Trevon Hill. It appears Hansen's right foot is a little worse than expected. Now a week and a half that he's been in green, though at least now it's not in a boot. Fuller had his right knee wrapped up, but it seems to just be a mild sprain at this point. That doesn't seem like a huge worry at this point.
**CJ Carroll is getting more reps as a punt returner and also even got a few reps with the one offense. I don't think that will stick, but VT is wanting to find more creative ways to use him. Great speed and since he's so little and low to the ground, he's a lot more elusive than you might think.
***Dwayne Lawson was the only quarterback not in yellow today for no contact. And he took a few good shots from defenders, who have been holding back on quarterbacks. He did mostly run plays and for the most part was successful with the third team. But he also has to be more protective of the football. He had one spot on a draw midway through where he didn't have the ball close to his chest and when he took a hit, he fumbled, which was recovered by cornerback Brandon Facyson.
****The ineptness at center continues. This time it was with freshman Tyrell Smith under center and Lawson at quarterback. Smith had one bad exchange, resulting in a fumble, then with Lawson in the shotgun, had two low snaps that went in the ground. Eric Gallo still the de facto starter, but behind him still needs a lot of work.
*****A few more touchdowns this week than the scrimmage last weekend. Charley Meyer was wide open over the middle of the field for a 24-yard touchdown pass. After that, the Hokies started a number of drives from the 30 yard line, so that contributed to the scoring, but Brendan Motley made a nice fake to Trey Edmunds, then went up the middle untouched for a five-yard touchdown run.
******A very clean scrimmage, but the only conflict came on a catch by Carroll, where he was tackled by Deon Clarke and Adonis Alexander. Alexander then bodyslammed him to the ground, prompting assistant Shane Beamer to yell, "Don't be a dumb ass!" It's getting to that point where I know the players are tired of going against each other. Just a slight lapse by Alexander who otherwise has had a very impressive fall camp.
*******The guy I'm really impressed with as far as boosting his stock, well actually, there's two, are Terrell Edmunds and Yosh Nijman. Edmunds is getting more time on the field. As a gunner, he made an impressive tackle on Greg Stroman, who was fielding a punt and then had a nice play on a blitz, getting running back JC Coleman in the backfield for a loss. His stock has really improved. Nijman is making the most of Hansen being out. During that time, Jonathan Mclaughlin has shifted to right tackle and Nijman has gotten most of the time as the No. 1 left tackle. To see where he's come since moving to the OL in the spring is very impressive.
More coming, but as always, what's posted here, STAYS HERE. Don't de-value your own subscription by giving away information to others who don't pay like you do. It's also a violation of our terms of service and will result in the termination of your subscription.
