Even More Spring Game Analysis

Just as you thought you had enough Spring Game, here's more:

Nathan Warters from the Lynchburg News-Advance has more on Marcus Davis and some other tidbits. Warters also has Ryan Williams racking up the yards.

Taft Coghill from the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Start, like many others, has some info on Ryan Williams who may be the man-crush of the entire Hokie nation right now.

Ryan Williams stole the show according to the News-Leader.

More Spring Game Analysis

In the name of consolidation, here are some links about the Spring Game. Overall consensus - Offense is going to be GOOOOOOD. I think hell might have frozen over.

Randy King from the Roanoke Times has more on the offensive fireworks.

Kyle Tucker from the Virginian Pilot has the inside scoop on the stronger Hokie offense.

Tom Bone from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph has talked with Beamer about his playmakers.

Paul Woody from the Richmond Times-Dispatch talks about the Hokie's high hopes after the Spring Game.

Nathan Warters has more on the explosion of offense, particularly from one Ryan Williams.

Speaking of Williams, Norm Wood at the Daily Press has a good, in depth look at his Saturday performance.

Ryan Williams

Williams really impressed at the last scrimmage because of his moves (obviously) and his blocking. Kyle Tucker at the Virginian Pilot has a new article out on Williams and his adjustments to real life play. Here is a portion:

And that's what made Saturday's scrimmage, the Hokies' second of spring practice, so sweet for the rising redshirt freshman.

On one play, Williams blocked a defensive tackle's path to quarterback Ju Ju Clayton, then noticed a second defensive tackle bearing down on the passer. Williams launched himself at Kwamaine Battle, blasting the 283-pounder off his feet.

Ryan Williams

Williams has been lighting it up during Spring Practice from all reports I've read. Here is another sweet article from the Darryl Slater at the Richmond Times-Dispatch with some quotes and good info. Enjoy a tidbit:

He frequently wondered, "Why am I on the scout team?" He believed he had more to offer.

He found solace in the words of Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster and defensive line coach Charley Wiles. Williams enjoyed hearing them shout at their starters after he wiggled free for a gain. After practices, Foster and Wiles told Williams, "Can't wait until you play next year."

Ryan Williams

Randy King has earned his paycheck again, this time with an excellent interview with RW. I'm even grinning just thinking about it. HA.

Here's a play-by-play of the scrimmage from Beamerball Blog.

Here's two recounts from Norm Wood at the Daily Press, notes on the scrimmage, plus an article.

Spring News

Because no news is sometimes worse than any news, here is an update from Planet Blacksburg on the spring practices. An exerpt:

Another major point of interest to be highlighted in the spring game is the battle at tailback between last year's starter Darren Evans and the highly touted Ryan Williams, who redshirted his first season.

"I bring a lot of versatility to the game," Williams said.

Williams said the redshirt season last year was great preparation for himself as a player.

"I feel like I'm a lot more prepared mentally and physically also. I was 196 coming in last year, now I weigh 213. I feel like, with all that being said, I'm ready," said Williams.

In response to the pressure of playing with such high expectations, Williams said he relishes it.

"Well I love it. I love it. I mean, I can't get enough of it just because there's people that put you up there and a lot of em' feel like your not gonna meet the expectations. I like being put there and going higher than the expectations."