GAME THREAD: Boston College at Virginia Tech, Thursday at 7:30pm ESPN

At home, the Hokies are 8 pt favs in this Thursday night ACC special!

 

7-0 Tech w/6 left in Q1

 

14-0 Tech w/3 left in Q1

 

21-0 Tech w/12:40 left in Q2

 

After appearing in two games his first year at Florida in 2020, Powell-Ryland played in 12 games in 2021 and had five tackles and 1.5 sacks.[4] In 2022, he played in all 13 games with five starts and recorded 29 tackles and three sacks. After the season, he entered the transfer portal and transferred to Virginia Tech.[5][6] After playing linebacker at Florida, Powell-Ryland converted to a defensive end at Virginia Tech and became a starter his first year in 2023.[7]

Antwaun Powell-Ryland - Wikipedia

AntwaunPowell-Ryland

• Virginia Tech Hokies
• #52
• Defensive Lineman

• Class
  Senior
• HT/WT
  6' 3", 252 lbs
• Birthplace
  Portsmouth, VA
• Status
  Active

Antwaun Powell-Ryland - Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Lineman - ESPN

 

One of my brothers lives in Portsmouth......

 

Good Lord.......Tech putting on a clinic!

28-0 halftime coming up.......

 

28-7 w/8 1/2 left in Q3

 

The Eagles say Not So Fast My Friend!

28-14 w/6 left in Q3!

 

The Eagles say Not So Fast My Friend II!

28-21 w/3 left in Q3!

Those turnovers will kill you every time!!!

 

Brent Pry keeping it on the ground after a 4-1 stop comes roaring back.......

35-21 w/11m left!

 

Final score: 42-21 TECH!

 

Since you asked....and I don't see anyone else chiming in.....

There are many reasons a player leaves a particular program.

I will mention just one: There are some players who want to play for teams that win. They don't expect the team they're on to win every game. But when their team consistently loses games they should win.....coupled with the other losses....and the team ends up with a losing record....that is a deal breaker.

So when the subject of recruiting and transfers comes up.....programs that are consistent losers are always going to be handicapped.

Ergo, the importance of winning games as it relates to retaining good players.

Probably more than you asked for to answer your question.....