I spent last week on vacation with my family, and only read the news about Darren Evans, never commenting on it. However, it reminded me of a season not too long ago, when a potential Heisman trophy RB named Lee Suggs went down with an injury paving the way for young whippersnapper Kevin Jones to carry the banner for the Hokies. The injury kept Suggs down for the year, and set up an interesting scenario where Jones and Suggs became some sort of crime fighting duo the next year, I’m blanking out on the catchy name they were called, but I’m sure someone will remember it for me. Anyways, let’s see what happens with this Evans thing. Ryan Williams and David Wilson are as yet unproven, yet seem to be overflowing with natural talent. Can this keep the Hokies afloat? We shall see. Both Williams and Wilson seem to me to be finesse runners (more like Jones) whereas Evans seemed to be a straight on steamroller (rather like Suggs).
This article by my favorite VT blogger, Kyle Tucker, shows where Williams stands on the whole thing. His attitude is a bit disturbing to me. Maybe admitting that you don’t listen to your coach isn’t really a good idea before you’ve even taken the field in a Hokie uniform, but that’s just me.
But, I did enjoy this kinda snarky comment by Annette (um, I mean Heather, right?)
Peter in Jacksonville, Fla., writes:Why are the Hokies ranked so high in the pre-season every year?!??! they always bomb out! So overrated.
HD:Hmm, three ACC titles and an Orange Bowl win in five seasons. Yeah, sounds like a real underperformer.
Thanks Heather! Thatta girl! And I’ve got to say, I liked this bit too:
VIRGINIA TECH
Current villain:Offense. The Hokies haven’t fared better than 99th nationally in the past three seasons, and offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring has shouldered the brunt of the criticism for it. And yes, it does make a difference. In 1999, when the Hokies played for the national title, they finished the season ninth in total offense with 451.82 yards per game.
All-time villain:Peter Warrick. The Florida State superstar had been suspended earlier during the season after he was arrested for shoplifting at Dillard’s. While that decision probably cost him the Heisman, it didn’t cost him the MVP of the 2000 Sugar Bowl. He caught six passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns, leading all receivers in yardage and scores in a 46-29 win over the Hokies. Warrick also had a 59-yard punt return for a touchdown and a two-point conversion, accounting for 20 of the Seminoles’ 46 points. Warrick’s 20 points were a Sugar Bowl record for most points scored by an individual player.
Darn that Peter Warrick. He has haunted my dreams for too long now. (I’m trying to rein in the cursing because my six year old was busted at daycare for saying “ass”. Where in the world would he have learned that type of language?)
Whoa. I almost forgot the cool beer can thing. Check this baby out. I’m not a Bud Lite fan, but I guess I could be persuaded to be.
