http://tyrod-taylor.com Following the Career of a Prodigy Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:42:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://tyrod-taylor.com/52/virginia-tech-rap/ I waited until today to write a prediction post because I definitely went on preseason speculation overload this year.  With a big game like Alabama to start the season, the media and fanboards have been in quite the flurry recently.  The game looked to be a solid match up, but ... http://tyrod-taylor.com/51/prepare-for-the-tide-virginia-tech-vs-alabama-2009/ The Hokies decided to looked like a real team against Boston College.  The offense was firing on all cylinders, although we're still not sure how many cylinders they have.  The defense was stifling, especially against the run.  The freshmen QB for Boston College definitely lacked confidence in the second half ... http://tyrod-taylor.com/50/hokies-win-acccg-tyrod-is-mvp/ Although ESPN dimwitties can't figure it out, Virginia Tech now holds the top spot in the coastal.  Sure its a five-way tie, with that whole pile of teams having three in-conference losses, but the Hokies win the tie-breaks.  I won't break everything down for you (try here and here if ... http://tyrod-taylor.com/49/hokies-control-destiny-again/ Interview Courtesy of Kyle Tucker @ his blog over at http://hamptonroads.com/blogs/kyle-tucker Check out Kyle's blog for interviews with other players and coaches, practice notes, and general Hokie football news.  Its generally a great read and not watered down and manipulated like most news sources. ON HIS THIRD-AND-GOAL TOUCHDOWN RUN FROM THE 2-YARD ... http://tyrod-taylor.com/48/post-game-interview-with-tyrod-taylor/ of the Yellow Jackets that is. In a high stakes ACC game early in the season, Tyrod Taylor got the nod over Sean Glennon and took every offensive snap.  The passing game was lackluster (48 yards), but the Hokies got it done on the ground.  Between Kenny Lewis, Tyrod Taylor, and ... http://tyrod-taylor.com/45/tyrod-taylor-takes-the-sting-out/ Dear Sean Glennon, Didn't you see my last post about your clean slate?  It meant there was no pressure on you to perform well.  It meant you supposed to take control of the leadership position this season and become an example for Tyrod in the coming years.  I was behind you ... http://tyrod-taylor.com/44/clean-slate-i-guess-notthe-redshirt-comes-off/ I have a tendency to think that I should allow Glennon to start fresh in my mind this season.  Thats a tough demand, however because of all the things I remember going wrong...that somehow I have blamed him for.  We don't lose many games overall, but except for 2007 I ... http://tyrod-taylor.com/43/should-we-give-glennon-a-clean-slate/ Only 18 more days until kickoff...here are some fancy Tyrod Taylor pics to hold you over.  If you know who to give the credits to, just post a comment and I'll update it. http://tyrod-taylor.com/40/some-tyrod-taylor-pictures/  The following interview was taken by Kyle Tucker over at his blog.  He's been following the preseason practices closely and his blog posts are almost enough to quench the ache and desire for the football season to start.  QB TYROD TAYLOR   ON HOW PRACTICE IS GOING THROUGH THREE DAYS: “It’s going good, ... http://tyrod-taylor.com/39/interview-with-tyrod-taylor/