Sunday Thoughts...

Greetings fellow Hokies. I have a lot going through my head right now, so instead of posting multiple blogs, I figured I would just write and see what happens. Lots to get through; hope this comes out somewhat intelligible. No promises.

Um, wow. I hope everyone out there understands just how improbable a comeback down 14 on the road against a strong North Carolina team is with the ineffective offense and youth on both sides of the ball. There are two other comebacks that come to mind that rival this one. 2004 at Georgia Tech when we were down multiple scores in the 4th quarter and ended up making that game look far less close then it really was and 1995 at UVA (probably the best come-from-behind win in VT history). These kinds of games are going to be commonplace this season I think; we don't yet have the offensive prowess to put teams away, but our defense is getting better every game and will continue to give us a chance to compete.

An open letter to Bud Foster.

How do you do it?

Seriously. How do you do it?

Sure, if this was last year's team and we were down 14 and we had to stop UNC from scoring another point in 20 minutes of game action, I would have expected you to work your patented magic to seal the game. But 7, count them SEVEN of eleven starters are gone from your vaunted defense from last season. You NEVER cease to amaze me how you can disguise pressure and force young, inexperienced quarterbacks to make mistakes (interceptions, sacks, intentional grounding in the endzone that isn't called a safety).

You are, simply put, a miracle worker and your kids are growing up real quick. Anyone watching game film from yesterday needs to think to next year and the year after and get REALLY scared. This defense is going to be a load this year but what about 2009 and 2010. Run for the hills opposing offenses. Better yet, don't bother. Bud will find you.

So, at Nebraska, huh. Tough duty. But as I pointed out earlier in the week, VT tends to play its best on the road. Lincoln at night is tough sledding. After yesterday though, I think we come to play. The offense FINALLY started to click a bit in the 2nd half. I HOPE that Stinespring understands that is because he finally started to open up the passing game and gave Tyrod a little more leeway and loosened the reigns a bit. We will need that next week for sure.

What a game.

Sounds like I should refill my ulcer medication for the rest of the season.

It's going to be one of those years.