Beamer's Youtube dilemma

Randy King from the Roanoke Times has an update on Beamer's thoughts and feelings on the Spring Game You-gate. Free speech anyone? Well, I know that Beamer is probably worried about Saban, but VT's never been the team to out-scheme anyone. We're more of the you-know-what's-coming-try-to-stop-it kind of offense, but hey, whatever.

Yesterday's Scrimmage Review

Our friends at Vt.Fanfoc.us have a new update on the Scrimmage yesterday. It includes Beamer's thoughts on the video-tape (Youtube-gate? Beamer-gate? Justsaynotothefirstamendment-gate?), and some other coaches' perspective. Anyway, here's an exerpt from Newsome:

BeamerBall.com: On one hand you seem very excited about Nick Becton, then, you turn around and say he's making too many mistakes. Can you get him ready in time for fall?

Curt Newsome: Okay, he's a true freshman who hasn't been playing football that long. I think we can get him ready to help in the fall because he has a lot of tools. But, it's a hard place to play. It just is. We're putting in a lot of stuff, they're trying to learn the offense and we're throwing a lot at him. I really like what he's all about and I'm very positive about his future.

BeamerBall.com: With Greg Nosal and Vinston Painter at guard, and Michael Via at center, you guys are very tall across the middle. Do you talk about that being a problem for Tyrod Taylor (short QB). Do you talk about that as a staff?

Curt Newsome: We've adjusted some sets. We've changed some splits and done some other things because it was a bit of an issue. I don't think it's a big issue. We've talked about it as a staff. Sure, we talk about just about everything. We just have to be firm with our protection on the inside, set a firm pocket, and if those inside three set a firm pocket, we won't have a problem throwing the football. You have a problem throwing the football when somebody is in your face. And, that's a problem no matter how tall you are.

ESPN Blog Updates

HD at ESPN has more updating - this time with Beamer. An exerpt:

As for the receivers, a few have stood out to Beamer so far this spring. Among them are Xavier Boyce, a tall player who "looks like a wide receiver," and Tony Gregory, who was a running back at Fork Union Military Academy but has been playing well at wide receiver this spring, and has shown his speed. "I'm hoping our receiver position, which was so young last year, and probably a weakness for us to a degree because of the inexperience last year can become a strength for us this year."

Legendary Challenge Seminar

Frank Beamer and Eddie Royal highlight the upcoming Legendary Challenge Seminar at VT, which will focus on promoting leadership within any organization, according to the Collegiate Times. There is a discount for current VT students. Sounds like a good time.

Spring Practice Report

Here is an update on Spring Practice from Vt.fanfoc.us. Enjoy, and here is an exerpt:

Beamer:

"Off the top of my head, I thought that Tony Gregory looked smooth at wide receiver and showed some speed. I liked the way Austin Fuller looked at receiver as well. He has some good hands.

Tyrod Taylor looked very much in control. I still think our offensive line is the most athletic that we've had in some time. But, really, when you're in shorts, it's hard to get a true read on who's doing what."

Newsome:

"At left tackle, we'll start with Ed Wang. I like what he's all about and I like the way he got better as the season went along. Late in the season, he was much more aggressive. He had some issues in the Florida State game. But, from that point on, he got better and better.

I think Nick Becton, Ed's back-up, is a guy who has a chance to be special. This is a huge spring for Nick. He needs to earn himself some playing time. I want to make sure that he gets quality reps and see what he can do."

Spring Ball Update

From Beamer's Blog:

Davon is cleared for spring! Although a number of players will be limited this spring due to injuries and subsequent surgeries, Davon Morgan isn’t one of them. Davon, who suffered a season ending knee injury in the win over Nebraska, is now listed as “Full” for the upcoming spring practices. Once again, a great job by Tech’s medical team, and, Davon himself, for the speedy recovery. Congrats to Danny Coale and Cody Grimm for going 6-for-6 in the 6am workouts! But, that truly should be a threesome. John Graves would have been a perfect 6-for-6 but he showed up 10-minutes late for a workout, and showing up 10-minutes late for one of Dr. Mike Gentry’s sessions is just like showing up 10-minutes late for a game! We hate if for John because he’s a fantastic young man, but, late is late! Also, what's the head coach up to this weekend? Last weekend, Frank Beamer was racing at the Bristol Motor Speedway, this weekend, he’s getting in 36-holes at Augusta.

Frank Beamer and the First Amendment

Here is a nice read by the Richmond-Times Dispatch on the change in Beamer's policies on players talking to the media and limiting access to practice. The article also notes other coaches' policies as well.

Pro Day Video

Here is some more Pro Day content, this time in the form of a video from WSLS in Roanoke.

Beamer's Blog

Beamerball.com has started a new blog- The Beamerblog. Its free and has some great content. Check it out:

There will be some movement in the offensive line prior to the start of spring practice (Wednesday, April 1st). Greg Nosal 6'6' 285 lb. will start off with the first group at left guard. Nosal has had a very productive off season. His 361 lb. power clean was a team best and position record. In addition Nosal had the teams 3rd best bench press at 410 lbs and a team 3rd best push jerk with a lift of 351 lbs. Nosal's move to guard, will allow red shirt freshman Nick Becton to gain more reps behind senior Ed Wang at left tackle. The 6'7" 295 lb. Becton has looked impressive in the off season as well. Look for a few more moves along the offensive front before practice No. 1.

Beamer's Salary

Heather Dinich of ESPN has started a new debate about ACC coaches' salaries, and the saga continues today with Frank Beamer's. I find her column interesting and she normally focuses a little more on VT than some of the other teams, so she made the cut on my RSS feed.

Driving Mr. Daisy?

The Bluefield Daily Telegraph has a great new article on Beamer's recent attempt at stock car racing. An example of how bad Beamer was: he had his feet on the gas and the brake at the same time. At least the man recognizes his faults.

Good fun for charity, good laughs for Coach and his family. For more coverage, check out the Bristol Herald Courier.