Farewell Sweet Prince

News out of Blacksburg today, that long time Hokie frenemy, Brian Stinespring has been relieved of his playcalling duties. Replacing him IS....

QB coach Mike O'Cain


Sigh.

This may not seem like a big deal to fans of other teams, but for Beamer this is like
cleaning house. It's apparent (at least in Frank's mind) that he wants that MNC title before he retires to the hills to watch the Andy Griffith show for the rest of his days. Especially with this news coming after the additions to Shane o Beamer (greatest longsnapper in Tech history) and Cornell Brown. (hater of QB's).

Clemson fans are probably laughing at Beamer right now as O'Cain served as their OC in 2000 leading them to 75th in the nation in total offense. So he should fit right in at Tech.

The two other moves have been long coming. Beamer went out on his own and served most of his career in the ACC, specifically Beamer is a great recruiter landing some of the top national players while at USC east.

Brown is a young guy who was one of Tech's best in the long line of great defensive ends.

As far as Stiney goes, I'm kind of sad to see him go. The guy was singlehandedly blamed for everything that went wrong on the football field. Some of the criticism was warranted, some of it was not. By all accounts he's a nice guy, and he did show improvement (although I could do that with the ACC player of the year and three future NFL runningbacks) I think the main thing is there was no rhyme or reason to what he was doing. Play action on third and long, routes that take 5 seconds to develop, the "oh shit run" style of QB play. But don't worry, he's still coaching TE's. (which he never used)

Like most Hokie fans, I was looking for an established OC who had some type of identity. Specifically, the Fridge would've been great, but I assume that Maryland money he's sitting on is too much. O'cain will have the entire WR corp returning along with David Wilson. He'll have to break in young uber freak QB Logan Thomas. So basically same ole same ole. Things could go moderately well, or really really bad.

Bud Foster had no comment on the matter, he was too busy being cooler than all of us.

Monday Morning S--t Storm

Labor Day and you think the Hobbers take a break?

Sheeeeeeeeeeit. I done told Clarence he better have them muhfuckers posting, I ain't taking the fall on this one.



Ok we have a fantasy football league, it's free. Other than the authors,a giant, deafmute, and our friend who would play fantasy "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman"if they made it, nobody else has signed up.

All that money I paid Pey Pey obviously didn't do anything.

Stovall's gloating was ineffective.

Honestly, I see all you random Europeans out there on sitemeter. Stop looking at T.W goes on spring break, and sign up. What better way to gain some street cred than beating the silly Americans at their own game. AT OUR OWN GAME!!!

For the ladies? Shit this is your chance to show us up. Girls know just as much about sports as guys? Shit I agree, have you seen ESPN? Boyfriend won't let you in the fantasy league? Not only does fantasy bring people together but it also serves as a perfect medium to bust balls. "Ohhh you took T.O in the first round? Well I got Purple Jesus and he just ran for 200 with 3 honey bombs, so eat shit."

Hell, we can even move the draft. (Tomorrow at 9 EST) And if you cant make it you can autodraft. From the looks of other leagues that may not be a bad option to go with. [ED-Shit]

So here's what you do. Go to yahoo. create an ID. go to fantasy football and join a private league.
ID=638653
Password=grh

Draft is Tuesday, September 8, 9:00 EST.

Ok, Now that we have that over with let's talk CFB....again.

Tech-Bama. I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that Tech will never win a big game against superior opposition with the current offensive staff. I really don't like bashing coaches, because I hear the same thing, but their comes a time when I know exactly what Tech is going to run on every play where you question WTF is going on. There is no rhyme or reason, no identity...just nothing. The defense played their ass off, but you can't win games when you keep them on the field that long. Tech had something like 155 yards on offense, and they were in a position to win the game. God's honest truth, in the past several years I have felt better...a lot better when the D is on the field. And no fan should have to feel that way.

Which brings me to Alabama. Shit, they played better than I thought, especially on offense. The defense was as expected, and had a field day with the stellar Tech offense, but Bama's O really impressed me. Bama fans, for what it's worth, that was a very good Tech defense you rolled on. McElroy played very well for an opening game, and the gameplan was perfect. They wore down a smaller Tech defense that they realized was getting gassed in the fourth.(in fact I THOUGHT that was what Tech was going to do, but that would make too much sense) But all in all Saban has something going on, and Alabama will be a great team this year.

(This is the part where I don't talk about SEC officials and bullshit calls in critical situations.)

Oklahoma. I realize Bradford got hurt. But shit. You are Oklahoma. You should be able to beat some 27 year old Mormans, Heisman or not.

The ACC is horrible.

Ohio State/Navy. Like I said Saturday Ohio State deserves the worst you have to offer. (although I'd hold off until next week) But give Navy the credit. They outplayed, out executed, and out coached tOSU.

Ole Miss. Meh.

Did I mention that I have a 50% chance of winning the ACC. By myself. (Shotgun self hike offense)

I should have put it in print but I knew Baylor would beat Wake. Mainly because of this guy.

You can see more thoughts by scrolling down, but I think we can take two things away from this weekend. 1. Football is back, and we have the pro's next weekend. (c'mooooon RAMS!!!) 2. UVA is the biggest piece of shit football program ever. HAHAHAHA YOU LOST TO WILLIAM AND MARY. NOW all the fans are pissed at Al Groh. Well I don't understand how you can make an educated analysis of the game when you're all loaded up on a 78 Merlot. Seriously all UVA does is take away recruits from Tech. OOOOOOH you're good at "LAX" and Soc-cer. Who gives a shit? Take your double windsors and shove them up your ass. There are more tools in C-ville than the Craftsman plant.

That felt good. Ok so the shit storm is CFB thoughts and any type of fantasy interest.

We'll have the gospel according to Tebow tomorrow.