Bourbon Shots: Focusing on the Broncos Edition
by furrer4heisman on Aug 4, 2010 3:44 PM EDT
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PrintI'm back from vacation and the ol' RSS reader is full of great stuff from around the ACC blogosphere. So much so that I've broken Bourbon Shots into to two posts. This one will focus solely on Hokie-related content starting with a few breakdowns of Tech's match-up with Boise State.
Virginia Tech Bloggers
Just How Good is Boise State's Quarterback Kellen Moore? (VT Fan)
Justin takes a look at Kellen Moore who, he points out, hasn't faced very many top defenses. That may be, but Moore is still a tough hombre who doesn't turn the ball over. People can dismiss the schedule Moore has faced, but from what I've seen from the kid, nothing fazes him. We absolutely have to get pressure on him, but I think that will be a tough task. Justin also makes a good comparison of Moore to Todd Reesing.
Here we go….. Part 2 (We Bleed Bourbon)
There's a new Hokies blog out there called We Bleed Bourbon (a name I approve of) and one of its writers, T Wallace, takes a look at the keys to stopping Boise. I agree with all three of them, but there's probably only one (time of possession) that the Hokies stand a good chance of achieving.
Beamer Loves Tyrod, Respects Boise State (ACC Sports Journal)
Frank Beamer is certainly saying all the right things going into the match-up with Boise State. So far, no one on the team has given them any bulletin board material (knock on wood). He also talks about how Tyrod's efficiency combined with a better pass-blocking offensive line could lead to the Hokies being more balanced this year. I'll believe that when I see it.
Virginia Tech Beat Writers
Preseason Positional Breakdown: The O-line (Kyle Tucker)
Kyle Tucker has returned to blogging (and started a Twitter @kyletuckerVP) and has started breaking down each position for the Hokies leading into practice, which starts Aug. 6. Here he takes a look at the offensive line, which is athletic, but bereft of depth. Actually, bereft probably isn't the right word since the Hokies have never had depth on the O-line and thus it can't be expected.
Hacks on the Radio (Darryl Slater)
Imagine the old Gobbler Balls podcast without swearing and you'll probably get the new radio hour featuring Sean Bielawski, Kyle Tucker and Darryls Slater. The three will talk Virginia Tech football on ESPN Blacksburg from 5-6 p.m. ET each Thursday.
Recruiting
LB Curtis Grant likes Gators but not the recruiting game (Gainesville Sun)
It will probably be a long recruiting process for the Hokies' top target, who says he will wait until December and January to make his official visits. While he may not be a fan of the attention, he's going to get plenty of it.
Michael Cole is a Hokie (The Key Play)
Joe likes the highlight reel of the Hokies' latest signee, Michael Cole out of Cave Spring. One of the guys on Rivals compared him to Cody Grimm. If he's right, Cole could be causing havoc at whip in around 2013.
Former Hokies
Cornell Brown named one of ACC’s 2010 Legends (Nathan Warters)
Cornell Brown will be Virginia Tech's representative in the ACCCG Legends Class. Brown was the first Hokie I remember getting a lot of national recognition in my time following Tech.
2010 Denver Broncos Training Camp: VIDEO (Mile High Report)
Eddie Royal talks about his comfort level with Josh McDaniels' offense, what receiver position he fits in best at and what it's like to be considered a veteran in the Broncos' receiving corps. Also, notice a lot of VERY young faces holding the tape recorders around Royal.
NFL Will Take No Disciplinary Action Against Vick (Bleeding Green Nation)
Commissioner Goodell informed Michael Vick Tuesday at Eagles camp that there will be no disciplinary action as a result of the incident in Virginia, based on his current understanding of the facts.
Cardinals sign linebacker Togafau, safety Rouse (FS Arizona)
Safety Aaron Rouse has landed on his feet in Arizona. He plaed in 14 games for the Giants last year after being released by the Packers.
Collin Balester Gives Mark Week the Middle Finger (AZ Snakepit)
Joe Saunders earned his first NL win as the D-Backs knocked off the Nats. It appears Saunders' old SBN nickname ("Hokie Joe" according to Halos Heaven) has been replaced ("The Colonel" according to AZ Snakepit).
Goal.com's MLS Best XI: Week 18 (Goal.com)
Patrick Nyarko returned from his concussion and made his presence felt in Chicago's win over LA. He notched an assist and looked close to full speed.
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I have 0 respect for Boise and their strength of schedule.
I respect the fact that they can get up for big games and typically play well, but I can come up with an excuse for every real opponent they’ve beaten. I look at Boise like a bastard step child that needs to be smacked around a bit and shown it’s place. We’ll do that on Monday night.
Any writer out there that rationalizes Boise being good by the numbers and ranks in Division 1, then they are a hack. Ranking in the top whatever, in any category, is irrelevant when your schedule looks like Boise’s. Argue how good the athletes are, but don’t tell me how good they are compared to those athletes at Idaho or New Mexico State. Tell me how well they execute, but don’t tell me they’re unstoppable because they average 40 points a game against high school teams. I’m am so sick of the Boise State bandwagon and their obnoxious fans, I hope we stomp them out by 30+ points. Think I’m crazy? Money says we beat them by over 20. I really believe that.
Their athletes
are really good, especially Moore. He’s a quarterback’s quarterback who probably lacks the size to be successful at the next level. But at this level he really is one of the best. He doesn’t turn the ball over, he doesn’t make stupid decisions and because of that, Boise makes bad teams look really bad. He executes his offense just as well as any other quarterback in college, just like Joshua Nesbitt. Both get knocked as QBs because of their systems or because of who they play, but to me, you measure a quarterback based on how well he knows and executes his offense. Both Moore and Nesbitt are exceptional at that and that’s whey they roll up big numbers.
On defense, they’re tough and not nearly as small as you’d be led to believe. In fact, their defensive front seven out-weighs our defensive front seven by 30 pounds. And that’s when you factor in Bruce Taylor instead of Barquell Rivers. I really like the Acrey and Winterswyk kids and think they’d fit in on any Bud Foster defense.
I’m not trying to say we have NO CHANCE against Boise. What I am saying is people who go around talking trash against them because they play in the WAC usually end up eating a large amount of crow. I know I did last year when I gave them no shot against TCU.
As far as Boise’s fans, I don’t know who you’ve been talking to, but all the Boise fans I’ve run into here and on Twitter have been outstanding.
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by furrer4heisman on Aug 4, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting comment from Frank Beamer was he had no problem playing Boise State University
but he did not know that they had 21 of 22 players back from a undefeated season last year. I bet nobody can find a team that went undefeated and returned soo many starters the next year. Vegas line -2.5 / BSU.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. I still will always follow the Mountain West Conference. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez and face the winner of Junior Dos Santos vs Roy Nelson where he will defeat JDS and stake his claim as pound for pound champion. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. 1 month till the first game of college football. UTAH vs Pitt. September 2nd 2010.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Aug 5, 2010 4:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Um, I realize this post is more about BSU (who I used to root for until I talked to their fans)...
…but as far as the Nesbitt comment goes, the Iowa Hawkeyes (and Adrian Clayborn in particular) don’t agree with your assessment.
For some BSU fan poison head on over to One Bronco Nation Under God and mention that you’re a VTech supporter. Don’t mention “trick plays.”
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Aug 5, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Nesbitt's still a good quarterback
but Iowa had a pretty awesome game plan going into that game.
A bullhorn, a bottle of whiskey and a dream. GobblerCountry.com
by furrer4heisman on Aug 5, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
SOS
You’re obviously a twit. We can’t help who we play in conference. We have only been D-1 for 14 years. The BCS conference’s don’t just open the doors to their special club when you want to join. So we play who we have to play and we beat them. We have the same budget as they do we just have better coaches and players. Virgina Tech has the same budget as the rest of the ACC ( I am guessing ) and yet you don’t win the ACC every year. BSU year in and year out gets the most out of their limmited resources. Most of the VT fans I have met so far have been just as excited as I have about this game. But there are bad apples on both sides and its trolls like you who make teams look bad. I hope both teams come out and play hard on Monday and that it a a good game. Good luck to you guys on an Excellent season.
P.s. I have 1000 dollars cash that says there is no way you win by 20
"I think I know what you guys are trying to say.....We need to build a space helicopter." Nathan Explosion
your father
wow. as a bsu fan, and college football fan, im just looking forward to a classy well played game to start the season. furrer4heisman makes a good point
Father Doesn't Know Best!
I have a ton of respect of VT and think neither team will win by 20 points. By the way, I will take that bet in any day. Boise is going to have a small advantage with all of the returning starters as they will have at least 7 days to dedicate to a specific gameplan that VT will have to spend on developing new starters. VT will have a small advantage with the location of the game. As I have said before, I think the VT offense and BSU defense will be a wash. The key to this game will be between the BSU offence and VT defense – the winner of this battle will win the game 27 to 24.
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