I noted in last week's editions of Tunnel Talk that the commitment of Shawn Asbury would likely have a positive impact on his teammate, 2022 running back Tevin White. While the duo has been unable to travel together in recent weeks for obvious pandemic-related issues, the good vibes have certainly been contagious nonetheless. (Uh, excuse that pun).
Asbury took a walkaround visit to Blacksburg over the weekend, and while White was otherwise-occupied with a trip of his own to Knoxville, Tenn., the younger teammate made it to Blacksburg today. High school coach John Harris sends along a photo of White hanging out with the Frank Beamer statue:
There's obviously a long way to go in White's recruitment, and Penn State built a sizable early lead for the early four-star from North Stafford High. The fact that he's also taking non-visit visits to Tennessee shows that there are many contenders in the recruitment.
However, breaking the ice in the region around DC (Stafford is probably far enough out that you wouldn't call it a DC suburb proper) is just as important, and a guy like Asbury's commitment is going to help there. If and when the season returns and the emergency Dead Period comes to an end, and the duo has a chance to make the trip together, it could help the Hokies make even bigger strides for the 6-1, 210-pound White.
As much as some of the struggle in the Tidewater can be frustrating for fans of VT recruiting, the fact that similar struggles in other should-be pipeline areas seem to be getting cleared up is a major boost.
Asbury took a walkaround visit to Blacksburg over the weekend, and while White was otherwise-occupied with a trip of his own to Knoxville, Tenn., the younger teammate made it to Blacksburg today. High school coach John Harris sends along a photo of White hanging out with the Frank Beamer statue:
There's obviously a long way to go in White's recruitment, and Penn State built a sizable early lead for the early four-star from North Stafford High. The fact that he's also taking non-visit visits to Tennessee shows that there are many contenders in the recruitment.
However, breaking the ice in the region around DC (Stafford is probably far enough out that you wouldn't call it a DC suburb proper) is just as important, and a guy like Asbury's commitment is going to help there. If and when the season returns and the emergency Dead Period comes to an end, and the duo has a chance to make the trip together, it could help the Hokies make even bigger strides for the 6-1, 210-pound White.
As much as some of the struggle in the Tidewater can be frustrating for fans of VT recruiting, the fact that similar struggles in other should-be pipeline areas seem to be getting cleared up is a major boost.
