Ten things we learned: Cincinnati

Nice write up and pretty spot on.

You WILL have to define the difference in BERATING and CRITICISM for most on this board, as few know the difference. (Like saying someone/something sucks, is berating. Saying the right guard missed too many blocks and was just diving at legs too much is criticism).

I decided to delete the article. I realize it will still show up but no need in adding fuel to the fire. BS is a great guy and after reading the article again decided that it was a waste of time repeating something that has been said over and over already. Whatever happens I will always support the Hokies. Yes it's clear something needs to change but it's not my decision on what needs to happen. This year its a combination of things including the defense. BS is a heck of a recruiter and and has done a remarkable job with the kids in his recruiting area. I want Frank to stay here as long as he wishes to coach and hopes he can get this turned around.

Money is not the problem- you just think it is.

Most of what we do for the players and facilities are first rate- we are in the top 10% no the lowest 10%

Our leaders have limited themselves historically in their recruiting and the truth of the matter is they didn't innovate. Groh actually got the juices flowing a little bit

We don't have enough good recruiters like many of the programs have - we don't have enough Jr class events, we don't recruit a wide enough geographic area.

We are getting better in some of these areas but its slow and painful

Top 10 % expenditures is not the critical variable- will never cost as much to recruit at VT as it does at say Hawaii or Boise State
VT will never recruit at a national level like a Notre Dame- we dont need to

The footprint in which we recruited has been way to small- it has gotten better with Shanes addition to the staff and with Torrian Grey on board

Frank has never complained about his recruiting budget and can have more if that is what he needed

His problem has been the failure of a strategy and the failure of his staff to execute.

Its getting better but still have problems

Money is not the issue