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Say What? Beamer to redshirt Tyrod Taylor!
Posted: August 26th, 2008, 2:07 pm
by Rooster Cogburn
Frank Beamer didn't surprise too many people today when he announced that fifth-year senior Sean Glennon will be Virginia Tech's starting quarterback in Saturday’s opener against East Carolina. The stunner came when Beamer also unveiled his plan to redshirt Tyrod Taylor, who had battled Glennon to a near-tie throughout August camp.
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/08/glennon ... irt-taylor
Posted: August 26th, 2008, 2:30 pm
by Fumblerooskies
That's a brilliant move...as I am one of the Hokies fans who feel this is going to be a relative rebuilding year...and the difference Taylor would bring MIGHT mean the difference between a 3 or a 4 loss season...neither which will get them in the ACC title game.
Posted: August 26th, 2008, 3:53 pm
by TDDance234
I don't know if I like Glennon back there this season. Tech's receiver situation is DIRE and having Taylor's ability to make a play with his legs gives up the one up on Glennon. Without a proven RB or WR on the roster, there are certainly going to be some growing pains.
Posted: August 30th, 2008, 2:58 pm
by TDDance234
Ugh...Beamer is thinking twice about that decision after Glennon single-handedly lost the game for the Hokies today.
What an awful performance from Glennon. I've never seen a quarterback who doesn't like to throw the ball.
Posted: August 30th, 2008, 3:00 pm
by flamesbball84
glennon will get one more chance, if he isnt GOOD, and I mean GOOD, I imagine tyrod taylor will be doing more than just practicing after the hokies second game. that's if he isn't suiting up for next week, which I think is at least a 50/50 situation at this point.
Posted: August 30th, 2008, 3:02 pm
by TDDance234
flamesbball84 wrote:glennon will get one more chance, if he isnt GOOD, and I mean GOOD, I imagine tyrod taylor will be doing more than just practicing after the hokies second game. that's if he isn't suiting up for next week, which I think is at least a 50/50 situation at this point.
An early loss to ECU nearly puts Tech out of contention this year. Wasting Tyrod's redshirt would be pointless...take your lumps, even with backup Holt if you have too, and move on to next year.
Posted: August 30th, 2008, 3:04 pm
by flamesbball84
TDDance234 wrote:flamesbball84 wrote:glennon will get one more chance, if he isnt GOOD, and I mean GOOD, I imagine tyrod taylor will be doing more than just practicing after the hokies second game. that's if he isn't suiting up for next week, which I think is at least a 50/50 situation at this point.
An early loss to ECU nearly puts Tech out of contention this year. Wasting Tyrod's redshirt would be pointless...take your lumps, even with backup Holt if you have too, and move on to next year.
true, you never know. the top team now, georgia, could very well lose 1-2 games or more with that slaughter house of a schedule they have to play.
Posted: August 30th, 2008, 3:06 pm
by sweetnahmah1
They blocked a punt and returned it to the house. Glennon didn't single handedly lose this game. But he did suck and I'm so glad to see Tech lose.
Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 3:26 pm
by TDDance234
According to the Hampton Roads fishwrap, Tyrod is going to be on the field this week against Furman.
Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 5:58 pm
by adam42381
ESPN says Beamer changed his mind and Taylor will split time with Glennon.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3565596