Did any of you guys try going through VT's athletic department to get tickets?? i know there fans travel well, but I figured id look into it if any of you guys were successful at landing one through the Vt ticket office??

9/28/2010 12:07:29 PM

they sold out in the summer through hokie club orders

9/28/2010 12:18:20 PM

thanks for the info, well scratch that idea, ill just do the sports bar thing, b/c I REFUSE to pay $150 for a 60 dollar ticket.


Ill be at the ECU and FSU games though, just bummed I cant make this one

9/28/2010 12:21:17 PM

i'll be at a motherfucking wedding (checking the score on my blackberry)

9/28/2010 12:22:23 PM

GO PACK!!

I predict a 31-27 win for State

9/28/2010 12:39:39 PM

Quote :

"not a quote, i just made it up, but i'm sure thats what most UNC fans would think (even though they lost to GT at home) "

lol. I'm sure a bunch of IC people will agree until a State imposter on there reminds them that they lost to GT, then they will say "we'd be undefeated if the NCAA wasn't corrupt". IC is just a big bag of dicks.

9/28/2010 1:02:30 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=5624879

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"Now on to October ... ... And the 10 games next month that will most directly shape the national championship chase: Florida at Alabama (21), Oct. 2. [+] EnlargeSaban/Meyer AP Photo/Dave MartinUrban Meyer and Nick Saban faceoff again Saturday. Why it's big: You mean beyond the fact that they're both ranked in the top 10? Well, there's this: The winner of the past two meetings between these schools has gone on to win the national championship. Why it's interesting: Nick Saban versus Urban Meyer is the current gold standard of coaching rivalries. Since 2001, they've combined to win four national titles and taken four different schools to eight BCS bowls. And they'd rather chug a pitcher of molten lava than lose. Who will win: Alabama, 23-17. Stanford at Oregon (22), Oct. 2. Why it's big: Another top-10 matchup that will establish a firm favorite to win a conference. It also could significantly impact two Heisman candidacies (Stanford's Andrew Luck, Oregon's LaMichael James). Why it's interesting: If Saban and Meyer are two of the established coaching stars in college football, Jim Harbaugh and Chip Kelly are two of the rising ones. Which one is ready to step into the post-Pete Carroll coaching void atop the Pac-10? Who will win: Oregon, 35-31. Oklahoma vs. Texas (23), Oct. 2. Why it's big: The Red River Rivalry is always big, but this one lost some serious steam when the Longhorns were smashed by UCLA. Still, Oklahoma is a legitimate national championship aspirant. Texas can severely damage those aspirations while also getting a long leg up in the Big 12 South race. Why it's interesting: Texas' sluggish offense is 77th nationally. Oklahoma's lax defense is 97th nationally. Which disappointing unit steps up in a big-time atmosphere? Who will win: Oklahoma, 24-20. Virginia Tech at NC State (24), Oct. 2. Why it's big: Wolfpack are the last unbeaten team in the ACC, and thus carry whatever spindly national championship hopes that exist for the league. Hokies continue to carry part of Boise State's banner with them, making this another big game the Broncos don't play in. (More on the Boise bus later.) Why it's interesting: Matchup of the two best quarterbacks in the ACC. Tech's Tyrod Taylor is 15th nationally in pass efficiency; State's Russell Wilson is 14th nationally in total offense. Both seemingly have been at their respective schools since the pre-face mask days. Who will win: Virginia Tech, 21-19. "

Fourth most important game of October??

9/28/2010 1:16:00 PM

i'd be a little surprised if we get held to 19. Let alone, not sure how that score would logically happen.

9/28/2010 1:30:38 PM

Rumor has it Underwood got moved.

9/28/2010 1:30:54 PM

just got an email saying you can pick up a student ticket at 4:30 pm tomorrow at Reynolds (4 student IDs can get 4 student tix)

seats aren't in student section

can purchase up to 2 guest tickets for $30 each, but not guaranteed the tickets are together






basically the same email they sent for the Cincinnati game

9/28/2010 1:32:58 PM

^^
Curtis or Bryan? And where?



[Edited on September 28, 2010 at 1:33 PM. Reason : f]

9/28/2010 1:33:01 PM

4^ N.C. State scores 3 TDs, CJax misses one XP and a 2point conversion fails.

But I too don't think we can be held to less than 20 points.

[Edited on September 28, 2010 at 1:35 PM. Reason : .]

9/28/2010 1:34:59 PM

Curtis, think it was to FB

9/28/2010 1:35:13 PM

That would make sense.

9/28/2010 1:37:00 PM

i hope they put up additional seating (if that's not what this is)

that'd be pretty cool

9/28/2010 1:37:25 PM

He is apparently pissed about it. Greene and Haynes have been performing quite well though so I don't see anything wrong with it if it turns out to be true.

9/28/2010 1:38:14 PM

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"Both seemingly have been at their respective schools since the pre-face mask days. "

Wilson starting his 3rd season is apparently equivalent to a long time

9/28/2010 1:40:10 PM

I can understand his frustration after red-shirting last year and never really getting a chance to prove himself in a game, but it is what it is. He's not going to pass Greene on the depth chart.

9/28/2010 1:40:52 PM

Well that sucks if true about Underwood being pissed but oh well I guess, Gentry is a fullback and everyone loves him

I don't want to get too optimistic but I think we can score over 20 as well--VT's secondary isn't all that good. And Taylor hasn't passed for over 300 yards this year. If we stop the run decently well I think we win.

9/28/2010 1:41:11 PM

Underwood at FB doesn't make a lot of sense, unless we're changing the offense up a little bit and are thinking about using the FB to run the ball some. Gentry has filled his role perfectly in what they ask him to do, but we don't run with the fullback much at all.

9/28/2010 1:47:16 PM

How much trouble would we get in if we camped out for tickets for the game?

9/28/2010 1:48:27 PM

Yeah, I don't know what the harm would be in giving Underwood some dives up the middle as a FB, it would be a new look for the offense and he does seem to be the best pure power back we have

9/28/2010 1:49:03 PM

^^i was wondering if people would do that

9/28/2010 1:49:31 PM

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"Underwood at FB doesn't make a lot of sense, unless we're changing the offense up a little bit and are thinking about using the FB to run the ball some. Gentry has filled his role perfectly in what they ask him to do, but we don't run with the fullback much at all."

The argument is moot because he's not going to see the field much at either position. He was 3rd on the depth chart at tb and now he's 2nd at fb.

9/28/2010 1:54:19 PM

The formula is similar to last week although they are different offenses. Stop the run on 1st and 2nd down and make them beat you on 3 and 6+. Last week on First Down the Hokies ran 17/24 times or 71%.

And from this article http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/nc-state-week-vol-2-closer-look-vts-redzone-woes

it says they have ran the ball 15/16 times on first down in the red zone this year and 80% of their red zone plays are runs.


However they could change this considering their red zone struggles last week.

[Edited on September 28, 2010 at 1:55 PM. Reason : .]

9/28/2010 1:54:45 PM

^^^i think we're going too. I have to make it to this game.

[Edited on September 28, 2010 at 1:55 PM. Reason : WOLP FACK]

9/28/2010 1:54:46 PM

what's the name of the VT board that resembles TWW?

9/28/2010 1:59:33 PM

The fullback doesn't carry the ball in our offense - in fact, I don't think that Gentry has a rushing statistic by his name. They are mainly used for blocking, pass protection, and receiving.

If you remember the Cincy game, Underwood caught a pass and ran it in for a TD. Maybe the coaches want to use him that way? It would give us good depth at the FB position. Maybe this means that Washington is recovered from his injury.

If I were Underwood, I'd be thrilled just to touch the field at this point. Even if it means splitting reps with Gentry.

9/28/2010 1:59:51 PM

Gentry def. has some catches out of the backfield.

I remember the UNC game and that picture of his dad like it was yesterday.

9/28/2010 2:01:16 PM

you need three tailbacks. so if Underwood moved, that must mean James Washington or Brandon Barnes are ready to play.

9/28/2010 2:01:47 PM

i can assure you its not Barnes.

9/28/2010 2:02:29 PM

what about an underwoodcat formation?

THE WILD WOLF

[Edited on September 28, 2010 at 2:10 PM. Reason : get russel some rest]

9/28/2010 2:03:50 PM

i was excited to see what washington would do this year out of the backfield. if he's healthy id love to see him behind greene and move haynes back to defense.

9/28/2010 2:04:26 PM

the chances of dean haynes being moved back to defense is slim

9/28/2010 2:06:08 PM

Quote :

"i can assure you its not Barnes."

Why? What's his deal anyway?

9/28/2010 2:06:27 PM

I think he plays defense now, and he's still hurt.

[Edited on September 28, 2010 at 2:07 PM. Reason : f]

9/28/2010 2:06:51 PM

his ankle.

9/28/2010 2:09:30 PM

Quote :

"Gentry def. has some catches out of the backfield. "

REALLY

9/28/2010 2:12:33 PM

Dammit you guys are getting me too excited/antsy for this game. It's only Tuesday!

9/28/2010 2:15:00 PM

I can't find anything official or on PackPride about Underwood being moved to FB. All the depth charts I can find list Gentry and Counts at fullback.

9/28/2010 2:15:12 PM

It's just speculation, so we're speculating.

9/28/2010 2:16:00 PM

We're still going to lose.

9/28/2010 2:16:12 PM

Overheard it in a class with a few members of the team. Apparently happened this morning.

9/28/2010 2:16:38 PM

I dunno who the backup is/was.

Ritcher is coaching at FSU now, he didnt play this year.

9/28/2010 2:17:29 PM

lifted this from PP

9/28/2010 2:21:34 PM

The great state of North Carolina pack of rabid wolves- 27
Virginia Polytechnic gobblers- 24 OT

NC State will move up the ranks and into the ultimate trap game in Greenville

9/28/2010 2:53:00 PM

Okay AD Yow, bring in like 6,000 extra seats for this Saturday's game, Im not sure where you would fit them inside Carter Finley, but that's why you get paid the big bucks!

MAKE IT HAPPEN DEBBIE!!!!!!

9/28/2010 2:56:55 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9/28/2010 3:05:11 PM

Hey Duke,

Still got those


kthnx

9/28/2010 3:05:38 PM

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"What to Expect Expect this to be a much tougher environment than BC. While the Eagles had trouble filling Alumni Stadium for a Nooner, Carter-Finley can be one of the loudest, most-frenzied crowds in the ACC for big games. This will be a huge test of the Hokies' fortitude."

http://www.gobblercountry.com/2010/9/27/1714079/2010-virginia-tech-football-north-carolina-state-game-guide

9/28/2010 3:40:22 PM