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Mikrino Poll: What does Hokie taste like? Chicken, but only after a good beating.



Yes. It's time my blue and orange brethren, to open the 2010 season. The poll season that is. Join me as we look toward the Broncos upcoming speed bump; the Virginia Tech Fightin' Beamers. I'll explain why and how the slugfest will go Boise State's way. You'll applaud, wonder why you're clapping at your computer, and then rec this post at least half-a-dozen times. Hokie fans will decry my attempts at fun-making and finger-pointing, only to realize my sarcasm is rooted in truth. Damn it!

 

Expect to see this; A LOT.

Don't let Hokie fans or over zealous analysts fool you, Tyrod Taylor has never been very good at this passing thing. For all the hype thrown his way, he must own a mansion built out of misplaced expectations, because a QB he is not. Direct your eyes below.

 

Passing 2007
GAttCompPct.YardsYards/AttIntTDRatingAtt/GYards/G
11 134 72 53.7 927 6.9 3 5 119.67 12.2 84.3

Passing 2008
GAttCompPct.YardsYards/AttIntTDRatingAtt/GYards/G
12 173 99 57.2 1036 6.0 7 2 103.25 14.4 86.3

Passing 2008
GAttCompPct.YardsYards/AttIntTDRatingAtt/GYards/G
13 243 136 56.0 2311 9.5 5 13 149.39 18.7 177.8

Sure Taylor's 2009 campaign was his most productive so far, but he's hardly setting record books on fire. I mean, how can you not improve from two seasons that saw you barely flirt with 1000 yards and throw three more picks than you did TD's. I'm not impressed.

We all know the Hokies will be a run first, run second, and run third offense on Labor Day. Tyrod Taylor's passing prowess makes it all possible. Their running backs are good, we know that too. But let's look back to 2009 where a much hyped Oregon Duck team had Masoli (a Taylor carbon copy) at the helm, and LaGarrette Blount and Lamichael James in the backfield. Us Boise State fans also received plenty of "You don't know what you're in for." comments from Oregon fans. How'd that work out? Have a looksee;

 

Oregon Boise St
1st Downs 6 22
Total Yards 152 361
Passing 121 197
Rushing 31 164
Penalties 8-70 6-63
3rd Down Conversions 1-10 10-20
4th Down Conversions 0-2 2-4
Turnovers 2 3
Possession 17:28 42:32

Passing Leaders

OregonC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
Masoli 14/27 121 4.5 0 1

Rushing Leaders

OregonCARYDSAVGTDLG
James 2 22 11.0 0 17
Masoli 7 14 2.0 1 6

 

LaGarrette Blount had this to say in summation;

 ...the Ducks could not get bruising Blount started. Blount carried only eight times and finished with minus-5 yards rushing, part of a miserable night for the Ducks.

"We didn't execute our gameplan. We didn't play Oregon football," Blount said. "Defense played tremendous. They gave us the ball a number of times and we didn't do anything with it. I didn't see this coming at all. Everything at practice was going well."

 

Before there is any flak from the Hokies about how it was a home game, I'll refer to the win at Autzen in 2008, in arguably one of the toughest road venues against the same team, with the same result. Point being, Boise State's defense has only improved since then. I don't really expect this to be a shoot-out.

 

 

Okay, I'll admit I don't know what a Hokie is, but this is wrong.

 

 I'm not sure what is going on in Blacksburg, but I do know that come September 6th only one image will give me the warm fuzzies;

 

 

 

Okay, maybe this too;

 

 

 

Alright, enough of that, onto the poll.

Poll
Get the grill hot, we be eatin' good tonight!
Kellen Moore will throw for 400 yards, Austin Pettis & Titus Young will catch passes like their hair is on fire.
30 votes
The "Stable" will debut with each RB having a 100 yard rushing game. Broncos score 6 times on the ground.
16 votes
The defense goes crazy and starts taking off limbs as souvenirs from their trip to D.C. Va. Tech is held under 200 yard of offense.
72 votes
Tyrod Taylor decides to go for broke and set a new record for INTs this year. He throws 5 on Labor Day.
36 votes
I hate you Mikrino! I feel a fuzzy inside now that these polls are back. I'm a tumbsucking doofus. Hokies win, BIG.
45 votes

199 votes | Poll has closed

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Rec'd for Mikrino Poll season!

"Speak softly and wear a loud shirt" - Kimo's Rules

by greekpadre on Aug 24, 2010 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

the 5th should have read:

“all of the above”

*Perfection is our goal, excellence will be tolerated*

by BroncocnorB on Aug 24, 2010 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

REC'D!

*Perfection is our goal, excellence will be tolerated*

by BroncocnorB on Aug 24, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course it should have.

That’s why it didn’t.

I'm always right. Your Welcome.

by Mikrino on Aug 24, 2010 7:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Um...

Did TT blast through the space/time continuum and play 2008…twice?

by kcam on Aug 25, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

hokie? hokey? what's the difference? there isn't any.
hokey
1. corny
2. obviously contrived: phony

synonyms: maudlin, mawkish, mushy, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, sugarcoated, flat, insipid, tasteless, vapid, specious

This is national TV. So don't pick your noses or scratch your nuts.

by joe bob priddy on Aug 24, 2010 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

MIKRINO!!!!!

YAY! Now the season can truly begin. All is well.

OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.

by Crissie on Aug 24, 2010 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Tyrod Taylor doesn't scare me

I have respect for him and he’s good and all but I don’t feel threatened by him. Really, our D is built to stop guys like Tyrod Taylor. I expect that to be the case come Sept. 6th.

And by the way, freakin’ rec’d, Mikrino. Good to see these polls again.

"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen

by JRig on Aug 24, 2010 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Rec'd

I like what you’re peddlin’ Mikrino. This won’t even be a contest. I will be so happy when we pants these guys in the premier matchup of opening weekend. My confidence has never been higher. Thanks!

by Boise State of Mind on Aug 24, 2010 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess we shouldn't even play this game.....it is such a

foregone conclusion !! But we here in the South want to welcome you
back to OUR part of the Football World…. It’s been so long since you
were in this part of the country…. Not since 2005, as I recall…. We are
lookin’ forward to seeing y’all….here’s the most recent taste of HOKIE
FOOTBALL…. enjoy… Last year’s Offense… a shadow to what will be
unleashed this year…. watch… Most points put on ’Bama last year
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlmPveMhZxk

here’s the venue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09yxIX3aPKk

last one- Bronco Fan waking up Sept 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZtyvlzVm7Y&feature=PlayList&p=52C213E4A28BA6BF&index=0&playnext=1

by hoos yore daddy hokie on Aug 27, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, no

We’re all ready to play the game, daddio. And, no, I didn’t even watch any of your silly videos.

by kcam on Aug 27, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'm guessin that those are 2009 videos of your "weapons". It's 2010 partner...no time to watch history channel.

Just like I got no time for your wishful thinking that this is the opening game of 2005 in ten days. BTW, your team had absolutely nothing to do with that 2005 game, geographically or otherwise.

by Boise State of Mind on Aug 27, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think this is Hokie

Silly idea for a mascot, but it could be worse. Much, much worse.

We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross

by marktgarten on Aug 24, 2010 9:57 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Is that really what they are called?

I’m a custodian, and everyone I work with calls those things hokies, but I thought it was just because they were idiots.

Then again, they call that picture of a pedophile uncle a Vandal too…..

by Cougarflounder on Aug 25, 2010 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

A flounder calling the Hokies idiots. Good one cougar!

by kicknchickn on Aug 25, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Read Cougarflounder's post again

I think you’ll see that’s not what Cougarflounder said at all.

We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross

by marktgarten on Aug 25, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok garten-you've had it. I've been monitoring you on behalf of the California State Bar.

I have accumulated IRREFFUTABLE proof that with your incessant Bronco blogging there is no way you could have conscientiously billed your clients any time this day. I am preparing my affidavit now. You have fallen far below the standards set by the cal bar (which took considerable work on your behalf as the Cal Bar constitutes the lowest level of life found on this or any other planet). Of course this can go away for a small donation to the Munson School for the Grammatically (and otherwise) Challenged.

tvmunson

by tmunson on Aug 25, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gobbler fanpost said it all...

The number 6 is intertwined between these two schools. I say Taylor throws 6 INTs. And just for giggles, someone gets Doug mad. He scores 3 TDs, an offensive, a defensive, and a special teams.

I love the colors Orange and Blue. Go Broncos!!! Go Titans!!! BAD WORD Gators!!!

by TitanBronco on Aug 24, 2010 10:13 PM PDT reply actions  

what the dealio Mik....

You know I always vote to hate you, but you make it impossible with the Virginia Tech winning stipulation. My only recourse is to go with the Big “B” D.

On a serious note, when was the last time a defensive minded fan had so much to look forward to in a Boise State team? With Swyk, Venable, Iloka, Shea, Hout, Johnson, Winn and then the depth…. holy Petersens; its like a house of blue pain schmorgasbord (?).

I recently watched the season starter from last year between VT and Bama and I will have to admit, those crazy enlarged chickens are just plain tough. Their line and D took a beating and gave more than a little back (except maybe to Mt. Cody). To me, I think there is a good chance this one might be like TCU in terms of endurance. Who has the gas and who has the ability to take it up a notch in the eleventh hour. My thinking is that we will win the day by virtue of our ability to create mismatches and the just plain zanyness of the BSU playbook.

I still love to hate you Mikrino. Bring on season.

by Red4USMC on Aug 25, 2010 12:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Here is hoping for 100 degrees and humidity. BSU will melt in the 2nd half

by kicknchickn on Aug 25, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Broncos are ahead of you: Not to imply that the scoreboard will be.

Just kidding, it will be :)
Check out the DC weather forecast. By all available evidence, God just might be a Bronco fan.

by Boise State of Mind on Aug 25, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

If I could rec that multiple times I would!

Rec’d!

"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen

by JRig on Aug 25, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I raise the white flag on that one

I have two ages 2 and 3 and you have be beat hands down!

by kicknchickn on Aug 25, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

bwahahah

Not to mention that they will have been confined in an RV for three days straight. It could get very, very ugly. ;)

You’re welcome to stop by the tailgate by the way. I’m hoping to meet a few Hokie fans. Mr. Crissie gets his game face on and probably won’t talk to you, but meeting other fans is always one of the highlights of a road game for me. xoxo

OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.

by Crissie on Aug 25, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's about a 2-to-1 ratio

Which is how it’s gonna feel for VT’s offense when Bronco defenders are seemingly everywhere on the field and in their faces making plays!

by hummerofdoom on Aug 25, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

YEEESSSSSS!!!!!

OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.

by Crissie on Aug 25, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our Secret Weapon!

Cranky, heat-exhausted kids!

"On your way up, don't let me down" - Bob Marley, on his deathbed to his son Ziggy

by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Aug 30, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL!

Crissie, that’s awesome. :D

"Well, we'll just have to get to know each other a little better then. I like Ferris wheels, college football, and anything that goes more than 200 miles an hour."

by orangecircus on Aug 25, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

To bad so sadd

forecast high of 80, (games played at 8 pm) Humidity 50%.
Should be a nice 70 degree night for football with low humidity.
And just think all the prep inside to boil the players in preparation at high altitudes.
As I sit behind the bench during the game I’ll be looking for what quarter the players start breaking a sweet in. I’m betting last second while we watch the hockies starve to take in a breath and wonder just how is it these BSU players never seem to get gassed.
I just hope our players don’t od on all that Oxygen they will be breathing in.

by Darth Prophet on Aug 29, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

Could there be any facet of the game whatsoever that you Boise fans will give Tech a slight edge to?

Now you guys are bragging about your ability to …. what? deal with temperature?

Oh my goodness.

by VT1996 on Aug 29, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weather

The weather is important, I think, because most of our guys are from out west where the climate is dry. We have a handful of guys from back east, but not many. The heat and humidity should be an advantage to Va Tech, whose players are more used to it. That’s not the sort of thing that would make much of a difference in the 1st quarter, but by the 4th, facing Va Tech’s powerful running game, it could give a real edge to the Hokies. If it is cooler and less humid than normal, then that advantage is somewhat neutralized.

I would give an advantage to Va Tech’s run defense against Boise State’s run offense. I’d like it to be otherwise, but I think the Broncos haven’t had a dominating OL since Clady left for the NFL.

We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross

by marktgarten on Aug 29, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess....

I guess for a guy who lives in Central Florida, it’s hard to sympathize with people complaining about warm, uncomfortable weather. As I type this at 9pm EST, 83 degrees outside with 74% humidity.

Tomorrow… high of 93 degrees with daytime humidity of 55%.

by VT1996 on Aug 29, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I lived in Miami for a year

Completely miserable. The weather didn’t get reasonable until after Wilma. Glad to be back on the west coast.

We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross

by marktgarten on Aug 29, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

hopefully

the humidity advantage can be neutralized by Broncos’ constant rotation/hydration.

by hummerofdoom on Aug 29, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's hope so!

We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross

by marktgarten on Aug 29, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Umm..

Really? Seems to me that ol’ Kellen had an awfully lot of time to throw the ball ALL season long in ‘09. The BSU line has only improved since then. Kellen won’t even get any dirt on his ultra-ghey Nike uniform.

Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death

by spec on Sep 3, 2010 6:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Munson?

 Not sure what to think of that. I think I shall put it in my “flattery” file.

Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death

by spec on Sep 4, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

Thoughts on this poll...

I did have to pick the defense keeping the Hokies to under 200 yards, but while I will be happy with any of the dominant Bronco images you suggest, put me squarely in the “This won’t be easy” camp. I’m picturing a game that is a lot like our visit to Autzen, only with VT’s momentum being at the beginning rather than the end, and each team scoring about ten less points. I don’t think that T.T. is a big fear, but I think Beamer ball is a hell of a lot more worrisome than what the Ducks were cooking up, especially with Kelly coaching. The only reason I think BSU will win is because Petersen and staff won’t let Bronco players think like Bronco fans, if they had our brains they’d be so full of themselves they’d be doomed. Well, not the only reason. The number one reason the Broncos win on Labor Day will be depth…even if Swyk is blocked, Shea will sack you, even if Avery is stuffed and Titus is held, Efaw will make the catch in the middle. But I expect….nay, demand, a thrilling game, where I’m late to work because I’m still drinking beer and eating Tums in the 4th.

So, in conclusion, Go Broncos!!!, and if they lose can that Hokie girl come console me and sheild me in her sweater against all the hate that (bw) Mark May will be sending our way?

by Cougarflounder on Aug 25, 2010 6:08 AM PDT reply actions   2 recs

Great poll, thanks !

I always called those little floor cleaners hokies when I was growing up. (They didn’t work very well). I hope the same goes for their team.

"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee

by blue4areason on Aug 25, 2010 8:23 AM PDT reply actions  

I voted for the D...

I can’t WAIT to watch the defense hit, but I want them to focus on making the tackle first. If they don’t make the tackle and try to play loose and fast, they’ll get in trouble. I would also be happy if Kellen comes out completing passes. It makes me very nervous when the first 4 tries are zinged over the receiver’s head, ala last year’s Fiesta Bowl.

I feel like I can’t wait for kickoff for one more minute. Let’s go, boys!

"Whether it's checkers or jump rope or football, to stop me you've got to bring everything you've got."

by reflectivity on Aug 25, 2010 11:24 AM PDT reply actions  

Good poll and funny indeed

Make sure to have kleenex for your grocery store run labor day weekend. Hokies are going to smack the Broncos and expose your program once and for all!

Go Hokies!!!!!!!!!!!

by kicknchickn on Aug 25, 2010 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks.

I make sure and stock up on Kleenex® every season. Sadly, I’ve never used any. So the 340 boxes I have should cover me.

I'm always right. Your Welcome.

by Mikrino on Aug 25, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

We can gladly lend you some Kleenex

You probably have some left over from last year, though.

"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen

by JRig on Aug 25, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

No I used them all and need all I can get!

Allergies as living in Atlanta is killing me.

We finished strong though and beat Tennessee and just embarassed Kiffin. UT is a school that has backed down from scheduling us for years when we are only 4 hours from each other. I absolutely cannot stand the SEC!

by kicknchickn on Aug 25, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow!

Mighty Tennessee? Thats a real accomplishment. Tell me about the Maryland game…

Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death

by spec on Sep 3, 2010 6:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Exacalactly

 The VT schedule really isn’t as tough as is so highly touted by most ACC fans around here.
 Hokie Dad, you seem to at least have a level head and the ability to reason.
 It should be a great game.

Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death

by spec on Sep 4, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Where you at HD?

 I’m in South Boston.

Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death

by spec on Sep 4, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please, not that!

Please don’t expose our program!! I beg of you. Have you no decency? I can’t bear the thought of being…exposed.

by kcam on Aug 25, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just messing with ya!

by kicknchickn on Aug 25, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uh, you realize that Tyrod was splitting the QB snaps with Sean Glennon in 2007 and 2008, don't you?

His first action came at LSU. On a Saturday night. As a true freshman who had been in school for one month. This is one cool customer, and he will not be rattled nor will he quit. As an example, I refer you to the Nebraska game last year when he took the team 83 yards in the last minute and a half and threw the winning touchdown with Suh grabbing at his shoulder pads. That’s the same guy who threw Colt McCoy around like a rag doll in the Big 12 title game. There is no quit in this guy.

by Hokie Dad on Aug 25, 2010 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

“There is no quit in this guy”

There will be on labor day.

I'm always right. Your Welcome.

by Mikrino on Aug 26, 2010 6:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions   1 recs

Nah.

He’ll never quit. Even Kaepernick is still trying to win a losing battle.

"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson

by Loque on Aug 26, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tyrod is the real deal

He may have a bad game but he wont quit! He is going to impress and is getting big time props from his performance in camp and is a four year player with two ACC championships and Orange Bowls. Dude has the weapons to take the pressure off this year big time.

by kicknchickn on Aug 27, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone needs to tell Suh this is the preseason

Seriously though, the guy is an animal.

"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen

by JRig on Aug 29, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yep

For all the money we are paying him, he better kil a couple of qb’s.

Of course his over zelus play cost the team 7 points in the end that was a 3rd down play and his action resulted in a first and goal.

by Darth Prophet on Aug 29, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

"dual threat"

…in reference to a quarterback is just a nice way of saying “can’t throw for beans.”

by zatoichi on Aug 26, 2010 1:57 PM PDT reply actions   2 recs

Is Boise’s defense better than Bama’s?

No, but TCU’s is.

Obviously you're not a golfer...

by ty_ol on Aug 27, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not really.

Alabama played a schedule just a tad better and brought home the trophy.

by kicknchickn on Aug 27, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Truthfully

I’m going to go with perhaps more talented athletically, but I wholeheartedly believe these kids are better coached and I think that’s going to make all the difference come September 6th.

OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.

by Crissie on Aug 27, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

And sorry - that was in response to Hokie Dad.

My brain is fried…

OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.

by Crissie on Aug 27, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe, maybe not...

…..Let me be the first to tell you though, 24 points, as with your Alabama opener, will not be enough! Boise’s Offense is going to get after it come September 6th…they are the unit with something to prove this time.

"You can come across as a jerk. ... But that's the No. 1 characteristic we're looking for from guys on our field. Whether it's checkers or jump rope or football, to stop me you've got to bring everything you've got."

by TooMuchYoung on Aug 28, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's hard to say. It might be enough.

  The VT offense was under wraps in the Alabama game. There really wasn’t a decent backup quarterback if Tyrod got hurt, so they called a very conservative game that did not involve him running a lot. Plus they had a rookie running back making his first start, and he fumbled a punt that Bama recovered. Then a different guy fumbled a kickoff. Bama turned both mistakes into points. Neither of them are receiving kicks now. VT gave Bama a couple of short fields that made their task easier. I’m not saying that VT would have won the game if that hadn’t happened, but one never knows. In spite of the miscues, VT was leading Bama at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
  As for this game, I’d be surprised if VT scored only 24 points. This is a better, more mature, more explosive offense than the one that started the Alabama game.

by Hokie Dad on Aug 28, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

One more thing ...

At the end of the year, VT put up 37 points on a Tennessee team that featured two NFL first round draft choices this year

by Hokie Dad on Aug 28, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

possibly Grimm

LOL

CTOB
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But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.

-Thomas Jefferson, Notes on Virginia, 1782

by McDammit on Sep 1, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

They might have had a couple draft picks

But, as a team, Tennessee sucks.

Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death

by spec on Sep 3, 2010 6:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd be surprised if either team made it to 24

A lot of offenses don’t always gel too well on Day 1

Obviously you're not a golfer...

by ty_ol on Aug 28, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with Ty

It might take a while for the offense to get going. I expect the score to be fairly low.

"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen

by JRig on Aug 28, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

The answer

…to this question can only be settled on the field.

by bronco1813 on Aug 28, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tyrod threw for 300+ and three TDs today in the final scrimmage.

He was 16 for 17. Just think what he could have done if he wasn’t one of those “dual-threat” quarterbacks who can’t throw!

by Hokie Dad on Aug 28, 2010 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

How about that tough defense? I can’t wait!

"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen

by JRig on Aug 28, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

The first team defense gave up 6 points ... three on a 54 yard field goal ... and barely 100 yards of offense

And they were putting in the plays they plan on using against Boise State. But the defensive coordinator had this to say about the Broncos: "No. 1, people don’t give them enough credit. You’ve got a great quarterback. Their running game is completely underrated. And you’ve got two receivers that are as good as anybody in the country. And then a very, very good offensive line. But then what makes them … they try to keep you off-balance, throwing, running, different formations. They try to get you on the same plays but all out of different formations. They’re very efficient doing that. Then they’re good with the gadget plays and those things. They just make you defend the field, sideline to sideline, end zone to end zone."

by Hokie Dad on Aug 28, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahhhhh.

Nice to see that Tyrod’s stats were not against the first team D. It, most truly, explains a lot.

"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson

by Loque on Aug 28, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

We killed Us....

That is why it is hard to talk up your team based on scrimmage results….if you say the ’O shined we will say the ’D stunk and visa versa…

"You can come across as a jerk. ... But that's the No. 1 characteristic we're looking for from guys on our field. Whether it's checkers or jump rope or football, to stop me you've got to bring everything you've got."

by TooMuchYoung on Aug 29, 2010 2:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly

We’ll see how things shake out on the 6th.

"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen

by JRig on Aug 29, 2010 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Gellin' like Magellan.

It usually doesn’t take Boise long to gel on offense. While they have historically lined up against overmatched foes in week one, which explains there 42 point average scoring output in week one under Petersen, even last years Oregon game is an example of being in sync out of the gate.

Admittedly 19 points is hardly an explosion but after factoring in an uncharacteristic TWO red zone fumbles (three fumbles overall) and three missed field goal opportunities (2 left hash disasters and a botched snap) BSU could have easily put up 38 (19+3+3+3+3+7=38) or more points on Oregon. BSU had a half season worth of botched snaps and field goal adventures so they can hardly be blamed on early season jitters and should probably be chalked up as a bizarre aberration that most likely won’t be repeated for millions of years! They dominated that game and were unlucky to score just 19.

That doesn’t mean that Va Tech won’t be better equipped to deal with the BSU offense but I think they will be gelled and ready on the 6th and believe 24 is just a starting point, of course Bronco1813 is right, we will have to wait and see, we don’t know ’till we know….8 more agonizing days until a whole season rides on one stinking game!

"You can come across as a jerk. ... But that's the No. 1 characteristic we're looking for from guys on our field. Whether it's checkers or jump rope or football, to stop me you've got to bring everything you've got."

by TooMuchYoung on Aug 29, 2010 2:27 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

I was saving this read for this morning

I knew it was going to be good. I vote defense, after watching Su last night try to break clevelands qb in two, I’m looking for a turkey leg or two to be returned back to Boise.
Now I will go back and read everyone’s comments.

P.S am I the only one who is numb all over and butterfly’s swimming in their stomach?

by Darth Prophet on Aug 29, 2010 8:51 AM PDT reply actions  

Rec'd for sure

"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen

by JRig on Aug 29, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Same for your VT fans as well

I’d hate to hear of any young kids getting liquored up and hurt on the drive home.

No matter how the game shakes out, maybe we can have a BSU-VT part II? We’d love to have you on the West Coast to discover some of our trout fishing, river rafting, bike riding, and camping. Your kids would get a kick out of the laid-back nature and beauty of Boise.

"On your way up, don't let me down" - Bob Marley, on his deathbed to his son Ziggy

by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Aug 30, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you go through Boise, feel free to look me up

I’ll do my best to fill you in on the best things to do / see over lunch at the local sports bar. idahobusiness2000@yahoo.com

"On your way up, don't let me down" - Bob Marley, on his deathbed to his son Ziggy

by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Sep 1, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Turned a Hokie green

Thanks for the hospitality Hokie Dad. Come by and see us at the OBNUG tailgate. xoxo

OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.

by Crissie on Aug 29, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

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