VT Defensive Backs Reviewed at MaizePages
Over at MaizePages they have a very thorough breakdown of the VaTech secondary. Worth the read if you are as uninterested in the "Belk Bowl" as I am, and craving for some in-depth scouting of the enemy.
http://www.maizepages.com/2011/12/sugar-bowl-preview-virginia-tech_27.html
December 27th, 2011 at 9:56 PM ^
I think the ultimate question is can they catch Denard
December 27th, 2011 at 10:04 PM ^
I think that's up there with "does this make me look fat?" in The Answer is Always No category.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:11 PM ^
very well done. But they sound a little homer-ish at times. Either the author (which I believe is mgoshoe's kid) is too optimistic, or VA Tech has a lot of great players all over the field. The stats seem like they favor the latter, but it's hard to know without being more familiar with this writer's style
December 27th, 2011 at 10:54 PM ^
...indeed, I am 'Shoe's son. I do admit that I am a bit of a homer and it's easy to tell that I think very highly of the program that I cover. The point of these write ups, other than to familiarize the Michigan fanbase about its opponent, is to get across the message that the Hokies are a talented and dangerous team in spite of their two convincing losses to Clemson.
At the end of the day, the outcome of the Sugar Bowl will decide if I have inflated the talent of the Hokies' roster.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:15 PM ^
After Michigan wins, of course.
The best of both worlds.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:32 PM ^
As I say, the write-ups are quite good, and the stats seem to back the Hokie optimism. We have some posters on this site who'd give the straight view (Brian, Magnus, jamiemac, jmblue), and others who would be more bright side leaning (most everyone else)
The write-ups have shown VT to be a better team than I anticipated (the last blowout loss makes it easy to forget they're the #11 team in the country), and I appreciate the detailed info.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:37 PM ^
December 28th, 2011 at 1:09 AM ^
He still threw 5 picks in the last 6 games. He's good for one a game usually...
December 27th, 2011 at 10:47 PM ^
December 27th, 2011 at 10:48 PM ^
So sometime between 14:55 and 12:30 in the first? Lots of credit to them for recognizing that quickly.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:53 PM ^
...some info from Ryan's posts. Of course he's a VT homer. Just like we're all Michigan slappies.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:41 PM ^
could get confusing, lulz
December 27th, 2011 at 11:08 PM ^
Good sized back field for VT:
Hosley 5'10" 171# 4.5sec, Hill 5"11' 180# 4.45sec, Bonner 6'0" 189# 4.64sec & Exum 6'0" 220# 4.4sec
UM:
Odoms 5'8" 171# 4.45sec, Hemingway 6'1.5" 202# 4.5sec, Roundtree 6'1.5" 186#, 4.5sec, Gallon 5'9" 179# 4.5sec
If the poster Ryan is correct and Hosley can be beat up top then maybe Drob to Odoms could spell a long day for the Hokies.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:23 PM ^
might favor VT.
Hell, we can fix that. Send them Rosenwhatshisname.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:16 AM ^
Jayron Hosley is really good; he should scare all of us. He is not only a good DB, but is excellent at returning kicks.
Say what you want about the lackluster resume that VT brings in this year, but they have a lot of athletes and are a dangerous team.