We had a great time in Tallhassee. Not the prettiest of college towns, but we had a good time. Good fans and treated the Hokie fans well. Pretty cool to experience that Florida State atmosphere and tradition.
Anyway, on to the game. Our guys played so hard and we take off our hat to Cory Holt for his inspired performance. Obviously, the roughing the kicker penalty was huge and for all intents and purposes handed the win to Florida State. Not sure it was the best decision to be trying to block a punt when you have the lead and you're about to get the ball back in good field position...especially with our offense. It felt like the 2005 ACC championship game with the repeatedly deep jump balls that FSU pulled down (seemingly) every time. And the punt with a couple minutes left was embarrassing. What was that?
The coaches will blame the injuries, but it is what it is and we come in at 113th in total offense after yesterday's 240 yard performance. Somehow we still control our own destiny to win the Coastal, thanks to the overall suckiness of our conference. We still think the Coastal winner will have 3 losses. Anyway, different week, same problem...Bryan Stinespring is still our offensive coordinator. Keep the heat up and the phones ringing. We hate losing, but maybe, just maybe that means we're 1 loss closer to a new offensive coordinator in 2009.
The Florida State boosters we were tailgating with were commiserating about their similar situation with Jeff Bowden. If Bobby can fire his own son after 7 years of crappy offense, then maybe one of his good friends, Frank will get some advice on how to go about helping Stinespring find another position. The Noles fans said it took about 2 or 3 years of complaining to get a new offensive coordinator. VT fans have been grumbling since 2006, so at least this concept isn't totally foreign and as we all know this thing got much stronger legs in 2008. The players and fans deserve better.
We are starting to think that Frank's personal loyalties may be intefering with his job duties. That is, putting this stubborness AHEAD of what is best (big picture) for the Virginia Tech football PROGRAM. We shall see what happens, but as it stands with Stinespring as our offensive coordinator, Frank doesn't have VT football heading in the proper direction. He's gotta come up with a plan soon because when Bud leaves he's gonna need that offense more than he's ever needed it.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Last Straw meet Camel's Back
Utterly disgusting.
240 yards? Are you kidding me? Plus 4 turnover margin? What's the excuse now Frank? Things got "outta whack" huh? Just like your boy Jason from Arlington. No Frank, Bryan Stinespring has been unqualified ever since the day he was promoted to offensive coordinator.
Apparently, even the most opportunistic defense cannot overcome your joke of a coach Bryan Stinespring's inept and baffling game plan. What's funny is, this offense is no different than the one that beat GT and UNC, it just happened to get exposed this week with a pitiful loss to Boston College. What more do you want or possibly ask for from a defense that allowed less than 300 yards, forced 5 turnovers, allowed 0 points in the 2nd half, and scored 17 points on its own?!!!!!!
It pains us to say this, but if Frank doesn't make a change after this season, then we have lost faith in Frank Beamer as head coach of Virginia Tech. This train is headed nowhere fast and we are in danger of seeing Frank putting his loyalties to Bryan Stinespring AHEAD of what is best for our beloved football program. It's sad and none of us want to see that happen.
This needs to stop and stop real soon. Don't look for a change before the end of the season, but we challenge all Hokie fans out there to call into Hokie Hotline, write in to Jim Weaver and Frank Beamer and Steger. Make your voice heard, it counts!! We know first hand that it does, it can make a difference, so don't leave it up to the next Hokie fan, make your opinion heard. It's not just about big donors, it's about volume. The little guy counts too, especially when a bunch get together to do so.
This is absolutely unacceptable and this is also nothing new to what has been said all along. This is embarrassing and fans can make a difference. We must look at the big picture and from that perspective VT football is not moving forward. And we all know how that saying goes. It pains us to say it, but VT football may have hit the ceiling. It's up to the fans to let Frank know that this is not acceptable and we won't stand for it and that we and the players deserve better.
GO HOKIES!!
240 yards? Are you kidding me? Plus 4 turnover margin? What's the excuse now Frank? Things got "outta whack" huh? Just like your boy Jason from Arlington. No Frank, Bryan Stinespring has been unqualified ever since the day he was promoted to offensive coordinator.
Apparently, even the most opportunistic defense cannot overcome your joke of a coach Bryan Stinespring's inept and baffling game plan. What's funny is, this offense is no different than the one that beat GT and UNC, it just happened to get exposed this week with a pitiful loss to Boston College. What more do you want or possibly ask for from a defense that allowed less than 300 yards, forced 5 turnovers, allowed 0 points in the 2nd half, and scored 17 points on its own?!!!!!!
It pains us to say this, but if Frank doesn't make a change after this season, then we have lost faith in Frank Beamer as head coach of Virginia Tech. This train is headed nowhere fast and we are in danger of seeing Frank putting his loyalties to Bryan Stinespring AHEAD of what is best for our beloved football program. It's sad and none of us want to see that happen.
This needs to stop and stop real soon. Don't look for a change before the end of the season, but we challenge all Hokie fans out there to call into Hokie Hotline, write in to Jim Weaver and Frank Beamer and Steger. Make your voice heard, it counts!! We know first hand that it does, it can make a difference, so don't leave it up to the next Hokie fan, make your opinion heard. It's not just about big donors, it's about volume. The little guy counts too, especially when a bunch get together to do so.
This is absolutely unacceptable and this is also nothing new to what has been said all along. This is embarrassing and fans can make a difference. We must look at the big picture and from that perspective VT football is not moving forward. And we all know how that saying goes. It pains us to say it, but VT football may have hit the ceiling. It's up to the fans to let Frank know that this is not acceptable and we won't stand for it and that we and the players deserve better.
GO HOKIES!!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Numbers Crunch
Below is a display of statistics that compare the past 9 BCS champions to Virginia Tech's past 9 seasons. We took total offense (yards), scoring offense (points), total defense (yards allowed), and scoring defense (points allowed).
[If you're wondering...we used the past 9 seasons because that was the data readily available by way of some quick internet searches. Also, the 2 VT averages are for 9 years and 7 years (under our current offensive coordinator's tenure).]
As you could have imagined, the 1999 Virginia Tech team stats are very much in line with the BCS champion averages. Which should only support the discussion and numbers below.
Also, you can see that our total defense and scoring defense average for the past 9 and 7 years are very much in line with BCS champion averages. See "Difference" row, below.
Total scoring offense is "somewhat" in the same ballpark (average 17 spots or about 14% deficient) as BCS champion averages and it should be noted that this is an important statistic that deserves a lot of attention. As you can see, every BCS champion's scoring offense was ranked higher than its total offense (Florida was exception in 2006).
However, all of the past 9 BCS champions have averaged around 22nd in total offense. Clearly Ohio State was a statistical outlier in 2002, but most are in top 20. Even with Ohio State's 70th ranking in 2002, you can see that it took a total offense that ranked in the top 25 (approximately) for 8 of the past 9 BCS champions.
What does this tell us? That our defense is what we thought, consistently good enough to compete and win BCS championships.
Our offense? Also tells us what we thought, that it is a WORLD away...as in that over 50% of other Division 1A teams have averaged better total offense stats for the past 7 years.
It is clear that total offense does matter (coupled with scoring offense of course) in winning BCS championships. We are 50 spots away (on 7 year average) from that championship average.
We hear our offensive coaches say that "statistics don't mean much around here". As you can see by the stats, that statement has been pretty accurate for the past 7 years.
But, if we want to win BCS championships then these statistics cannot be ignored.
[If you're wondering...we used the past 9 seasons because that was the data readily available by way of some quick internet searches. Also, the 2 VT averages are for 9 years and 7 years (under our current offensive coordinator's tenure).]
As you could have imagined, the 1999 Virginia Tech team stats are very much in line with the BCS champion averages. Which should only support the discussion and numbers below.
Also, you can see that our total defense and scoring defense average for the past 9 and 7 years are very much in line with BCS champion averages. See "Difference" row, below.
Total scoring offense is "somewhat" in the same ballpark (average 17 spots or about 14% deficient) as BCS champion averages and it should be noted that this is an important statistic that deserves a lot of attention. As you can see, every BCS champion's scoring offense was ranked higher than its total offense (Florida was exception in 2006).
However, all of the past 9 BCS champions have averaged around 22nd in total offense. Clearly Ohio State was a statistical outlier in 2002, but most are in top 20. Even with Ohio State's 70th ranking in 2002, you can see that it took a total offense that ranked in the top 25 (approximately) for 8 of the past 9 BCS champions.
What does this tell us? That our defense is what we thought, consistently good enough to compete and win BCS championships.
Our offense? Also tells us what we thought, that it is a WORLD away...as in that over 50% of other Division 1A teams have averaged better total offense stats for the past 7 years.
It is clear that total offense does matter (coupled with scoring offense of course) in winning BCS championships. We are 50 spots away (on 7 year average) from that championship average.
We hear our offensive coaches say that "statistics don't mean much around here". As you can see by the stats, that statement has been pretty accurate for the past 7 years.
But, if we want to win BCS championships then these statistics cannot be ignored.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
False Alarm
Awful, awful, awful. Just when we thought the offense was "improving", here come the Hilltoppers to put an end to that rumor. What? This is getting ridiculous. 287 yards against a team that is one year removed from Division 1-AA? This game was supposed to be a scrimmage for all intents and purposes. A chance to improve on offense and get some things "straightened out". Instead we got treated to another helping of Bryan Stinespring's brilliance. And then we got to hear (in Stinespring's post-game interview) about how much the offense has "greatly improved" since the first game. We've all heard the "coachspeak" before, but now we're starting to worry Stinespring and Beamer actually believe the nonsense that is coming out of their mouths, with regard to our offense.
108th folks. No more Western Kentuckys on the schedule (by the way, their mascot is awesome), so don't look for our offense to finish any higher than 100th in total offense. Wow.
Is Frank waiting to lose a handful of games before he gets pissed and heads roll? Don't let the wins fool you, our offensive coaches are still not good.
On a related note, our hero Nick Saban got a nice shout out in an article (on another VT website) this week. If you haven't read it, please do yourself a favor and read it. Talk about on the mark, it hits the bullseye with regard to Frank's reactionary attitude and perceived complacency.
108th folks. No more Western Kentuckys on the schedule (by the way, their mascot is awesome), so don't look for our offense to finish any higher than 100th in total offense. Wow.
Is Frank waiting to lose a handful of games before he gets pissed and heads roll? Don't let the wins fool you, our offensive coaches are still not good.
On a related note, our hero Nick Saban got a nice shout out in an article (on another VT website) this week. If you haven't read it, please do yourself a favor and read it. Talk about on the mark, it hits the bullseye with regard to Frank's reactionary attitude and perceived complacency.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
We Have a Pulse!!
Wow! What a HUGE win for VT football. We could've won by 30+
The offense showed some flashes and we were impressed that our offense not only scored points in the first quarter (for the first time this season), but that we were able to consistently move the ball between the 20s. As for the redzone production, that is another story. However, almost 400 yards of total offense is a real nice step in the right direction. We moved to #108 in total offense.
The offensive line gave TT all kinds of time and did a great job run blocking. TT missed on a couple throws that would've resulted in sure TDs. Whatever, we'll take the win in Lincoln and move on. BIG WIN!!
Stinespring had some very nice calls, but most of the redzone calls were putrid. Who calls a reverse on 3rd and goal from the 9 yard line? Wow, that was just crazy. Also, when are we going to learn that we can't run the ball 3 straight times inside the 10 and think we're going to put it in the endzone on a consistent basis? Plenty of heads were scratched last night. It could've been a blowout!! Instead, it was another squeaker. Good thing for Dustin Keys, he is money.
We need to be in the 450 total yard (average) range to get where we need to be as an offense. Right now, we're about 150 (average) away from that, so there is still A LOT of improvement to be made on offense.
GO HOKIES!!
The offense showed some flashes and we were impressed that our offense not only scored points in the first quarter (for the first time this season), but that we were able to consistently move the ball between the 20s. As for the redzone production, that is another story. However, almost 400 yards of total offense is a real nice step in the right direction. We moved to #108 in total offense.
The offensive line gave TT all kinds of time and did a great job run blocking. TT missed on a couple throws that would've resulted in sure TDs. Whatever, we'll take the win in Lincoln and move on. BIG WIN!!
Stinespring had some very nice calls, but most of the redzone calls were putrid. Who calls a reverse on 3rd and goal from the 9 yard line? Wow, that was just crazy. Also, when are we going to learn that we can't run the ball 3 straight times inside the 10 and think we're going to put it in the endzone on a consistent basis? Plenty of heads were scratched last night. It could've been a blowout!! Instead, it was another squeaker. Good thing for Dustin Keys, he is money.
We need to be in the 450 total yard (average) range to get where we need to be as an offense. Right now, we're about 150 (average) away from that, so there is still A LOT of improvement to be made on offense.
GO HOKIES!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Nebraska agrees
We were emailing one of the Husker beatwriters and let him in on some data.
He then shared his view of the Virginia Tech football program AND seems to agree on what is holding VT back.
JFA BLOG: Interesting piece on VT special teams. Our ST aren’t really as good as they used to be. Now, we actually win games because our talent and depth level have increased. We do actually "reload" vs. rebuild as evidenced with 5 top 10 finishes in the past 9 seasons and our steady climb up the football program hierarchy (at least perception wise) the past 15 years.
Anyway, did you know that VT has had 47 players drafted into the NFL since 2000? I'm guessing that's probably ranks in the top 5-10 of all college football programs.
Our offense has been the main reason holding VT from national championships. The VT fan base has been voicing its displeasure with our offensive coordinator, Bryan Stinespring and a change needs to be made as our offense has held back our program as far as winning national championships. We were ranked 100th and 102nd in total offense for '06 and '07. Under Stinespring our offense has averaged in the high-70s in total offense, clearly not where a top 15-type program should be.
Husker writer: I agree that with a better offense, VT could be a major power. Seems like since the Vicks, the Hokies have been rather ordinary. I didn't realize the last two years were as bad as you pointed out, though.
He then shared his view of the Virginia Tech football program AND seems to agree on what is holding VT back.
JFA BLOG: Interesting piece on VT special teams. Our ST aren’t really as good as they used to be. Now, we actually win games because our talent and depth level have increased. We do actually "reload" vs. rebuild as evidenced with 5 top 10 finishes in the past 9 seasons and our steady climb up the football program hierarchy (at least perception wise) the past 15 years.
Anyway, did you know that VT has had 47 players drafted into the NFL since 2000? I'm guessing that's probably ranks in the top 5-10 of all college football programs.
Our offense has been the main reason holding VT from national championships. The VT fan base has been voicing its displeasure with our offensive coordinator, Bryan Stinespring and a change needs to be made as our offense has held back our program as far as winning national championships. We were ranked 100th and 102nd in total offense for '06 and '07. Under Stinespring our offense has averaged in the high-70s in total offense, clearly not where a top 15-type program should be.
Husker writer: I agree that with a better offense, VT could be a major power. Seems like since the Vicks, the Hokies have been rather ordinary. I didn't realize the last two years were as bad as you pointed out, though.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
"You really don't have to be sick to get better"
This, from one of the best college football coaches in the land. Nick Saban after Alabama's blowout of Arkansas last Saturday.
We guess that Frank didn't get that memo. Not only are we sick, Frank hasn't even taken us to the doctor yet.
Bryan Stinespring's thoughts on our offense after last week's performance...he thinks "we got better". Cites some completion percentages and 3rd down conversion percentages. How about we went from 108th to 112th in total offense? How's that for a measuring stick?
This guy is like VT's version ofTommy Bowden. That is, our offense can stink, but as long as Bud bails him out Frank will keep up the cover on this guy. Stop the insanity Frank!! We all want to win, but let's not kid ourselves about the offense or offensive coordinating.
Frank must love pigs because he keeps dressing them up and making them drink that Kool-Aid. Then a good team comes along and slaughters that fat over-hyped pig. And what do we hear? That's right, some of the same words that are so dear to all of us..."things got outta whack". No Frank, the offense was always out of whack and the truth is our offense gets exposed in every big game we lose.
Also, watch out because Frank has already started making excuses before we even play the next 2 games...saying it'll be nice to play out-of-conference games to "try some things out" on offense.
Anyone else notice that Frank went out of his way to "commend" Stinespring on his "play calling" for the 2nd half of the UNC game? Don't think we've ever heard him say such things about Foster. Oh that's right, there's no need, we all know he's great. But, then again, us fans "don't know anything about football" and we should leave it to the experts.
GO HOKIES!!
We guess that Frank didn't get that memo. Not only are we sick, Frank hasn't even taken us to the doctor yet.
Bryan Stinespring's thoughts on our offense after last week's performance...he thinks "we got better". Cites some completion percentages and 3rd down conversion percentages. How about we went from 108th to 112th in total offense? How's that for a measuring stick?
This guy is like VT's version ofTommy Bowden. That is, our offense can stink, but as long as Bud bails him out Frank will keep up the cover on this guy. Stop the insanity Frank!! We all want to win, but let's not kid ourselves about the offense or offensive coordinating.
Frank must love pigs because he keeps dressing them up and making them drink that Kool-Aid. Then a good team comes along and slaughters that fat over-hyped pig. And what do we hear? That's right, some of the same words that are so dear to all of us..."things got outta whack". No Frank, the offense was always out of whack and the truth is our offense gets exposed in every big game we lose.
Also, watch out because Frank has already started making excuses before we even play the next 2 games...saying it'll be nice to play out-of-conference games to "try some things out" on offense.
Anyone else notice that Frank went out of his way to "commend" Stinespring on his "play calling" for the 2nd half of the UNC game? Don't think we've ever heard him say such things about Foster. Oh that's right, there's no need, we all know he's great. But, then again, us fans "don't know anything about football" and we should leave it to the experts.
GO HOKIES!!
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