2011 Hokies

So it's been almost 6 months since my last post.  It was tough watching the Hokies last game against the Stanford Cardinal in the Orange Bowl, but time has passed and I am pumped for the 2011 season.  There's alot to look forward to such as a new running back in David Wilson, a new hyped-up QB in Logan Thomas, a more experienced defense, an all-star defensive secondary, a great recruiting class in the making, and Frank Beamer's 25th year coaching.  ESPN analysts are huge on Thomas and Wilson, and are calling VT a darkhorse candidate for the BCS National championship this year.  Who knows.... it could happen!  VT has 4 easier games to get through this year before they enter an 8-game stretch against all ACC opponents.  Can't wait for their first game this Saturday against neighbors in Appalachain State.  App. State is similar to Georgia Tech and James Madison in that they run an option based offense.  This usually gives the Hokies some trouble, but the Hokies defense is grown up and the offense is explosive.  Hopefully this will not be a close game and VT will gain some valuable experience for the next week's game.