rants Stories - Gobbler Country
Why the Hokies Have to Beat Alabama
We're less than two weeks away from Virginia Tech's game against Alabama in the Georgia Dome. Coming into the game, more pressure seems to be on the Hokies than the Crimson Tide. There's good reason for it, too. Tech has a lot more on the line in this one than the Tide. There are several reasons...
When Did Linemen Turn Into Such Pansies and Other Thoughts on Wermers Departure From Michigan
Scene: Departing Underachieving Lineman approached by reporter from Podunk newspaper Que: Family values eroding meme Sound: Sobbing Lights: Spotlight the departing, disgruntled player as if he speaks for everyone on the team. aaaaaaaaaaannd ACTION! In the last two weeks Michigan has said...
Hype, Posters, QBs and Links
The Hokie hype machine is spinning its wheels again. Annette thinks the Hokies are the front runner in the ACC and she is now joined by Giggity from ACC Now. Yesterday was a bit of a surprise when he named NC State the favorite in the Atlantic. It was less of a surprise that he named the defending...
Hokie Players Possibly Promoted Parties (Sorry, had to. It was there.)
Kudos to the Collegiate Times for scooping everyone on the story about Virginia Tech players' likenesses being used to promote parties in the 757. As a former campus rag reporter, I like it when the students dig up something the big boys don't. Now that that's out of the way, onto the story...
"We Can Beat Oklahoma" -- Me
That shouldn't have had to be said. When you are ranked #16 in the country, are 5-1 with a perfect 2-0 conference record and possess a Top 20 Offense led by Todd Reesing, it is generally accepted that these teams are at least considered viable possibilities to win whichever game they happen to...
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