2026 Spring Football Schedule/Spring Game

[Sdot]

I think the floor of this team was raised alot this offseason. A lot of depth pieces who can go in on defense that wouldn’t be a huge falloff.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Considering how many starters didn't play on both sides of the ball, I'm just happy to get glimpses of potential. Elijah Moore, Zaid Lott, Outten, Kerr, D'Appolonia, Tremble, David O, Kamron, etc.

Fong looks ready to break out

 

[OttoinGrotto]

When I see Wilfong, I keep thinking of this scene.

This is strong work.

 

[Trueblue25]

I know every word to every dmx song there is. I just don’t think it’s suitable for the Dome. Thats all. And if I were a parent I wouldn’t think it’s suitable either. Especially over the bell. Heck the DJ couldn’t even play it correctly lol

I prefer the bell too but if you’re telling me that the “Oh, Nooo, thats how rough riders roll” wouldn’t be an amaaaazing chant/follow along to hear from 40,000 in the dome… that could be incredible. Maybe they keep the bell too, pre snap, we dont know

 

[rocklloyd]

This is about it for the lyrics. Everything else will be bleeped out. Literally everything else.

“Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop
Oh, no, that's how Ruff Ryders roll
Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop
Oh, no, that's how Ruff Ryders roll“

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I prefer the bell too but if you’re telling me that the “Oh, Nooo, thats how rough riders roll” wouldn’t be an amaaaazing chant/follow along to hear from 40,000 in the dome… that could be incredible. Maybe they keep the bell too, pre snap, we dont know

Are the students and players into DMX?

I mean, I love me some y'all gon make me lose my mind, but I'm also of the generation when DMX got big.

Is it risky that he's considered another deceased artist by the age group on the field and in the stands? Is DMX going to energize them?

This just feels weird to me.

But also was hilarious how pissed Fran got while Otto was dancing around like a goofball.

 

[Trueblue25]

This is about it for the lyrics. Everything else will be bleeped out. Literally everything else.

“Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop
Oh, no, that's how Ruff Ryders roll
Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop
Oh, no, that's how Ruff Ryders roll“

Happy to hear any arguments that this isn’t a great, unique third down chorus that vibes with the players age too

 

[Trueblue25]

Are the students and players into DMX?

I mean, I love me some y'all gon make me lose my mind, but I'm also of the generation when DMX got big.

Is it risky that he's considered another deceased artist by the age group on the field and in the stands? Is DMX going to energize them?

This just feels weird to me.

But also was hilarious how pissed Fran got while Otto was dancing around like a goofball.

For sure.

Kids still listen to DMX, 50, Jay Z ( meh) and others.

Pretty sure DMX is a city legend too.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

For sure.

Kids still listen to DMX, 50, Jay Z ( meh) and others.

Ok I have to take your word on it.

Despite my best efforts my kids are only into pop.

A few weeks ago my son told me my choice in music "is kinda buns."

And more recently than that I had some Collective Soul on while my daughter was playing at our house with some friends and she came and told me that I was embarrassing her.

 

[Trueblue25]

Are the students and players into DMX?

I mean, I love me some y'all gon make me lose my mind, but I'm also of the generation when DMX got big.

Is it risky that he's considered another deceased artist by the age group on the field and in the stands? Is DMX going to energize them?

This just feels weird to me.

But also was hilarious how pissed Fran got while Otto was dancing around like a goofball.

fran’s mic was still on too and you could hear him complaining under his breath lol

*sorry for the double post, im lazy today

 

[OttoinGrotto]

fran’s mic was still on too and you could hear him complaining under his breath lol

*sorry for the double post, im lazy today

That's why it was so funny.

 

[Trueblue25]

Lifes a circle when it comes to hip hop and the absolute unmitigated flames that early 2000s pop is

 

[Ttk.gman2]

For sure.

Kids still listen to DMX, 50, Jay Z ( meh) and others.

Pretty sure DMX is a city legend too.

Definitely Jay Z and 50 I only know a couple DMX songs

 

[Dcuse]

I love the way Zaid Lott looked. Obviously a very small sample size but you can kind of get feel what he can be. I honestly don’t even know if we’ll ever see him take a single snap here. I would love to see a talent develop over time in our program and that’s been completely ruined by lawyers, judges and legislators. College sports used to be sooo fun. It’s always the fans who get the short end of the stick.

 

[CbusCuse]

I’m at the game, I thought he was mad at Otto lmfao

Ha. Well it kind of looked like Otto was trolling him and wasn’t really bringing a strong vibe.

 

[CbusCuse]

I like the perspective of the camera down on the field. It's neat to see what the QB has to look through to make a throw.

Yeah. It’s easy to criticize QB decisions when watching things from an overall above the field perspective. It’s much harder to make the right reads when viewing through a QB vantage point. That’s why QB height is so important. Being 2-3” taller can help a QB so much to see over the big uglies in the trenches.

 

[LpoolNative]

Ha. Well it kind of looked like Otto was trolling him and wasn’t really bringing a strong vibe.

I thought the energy and game was great (in person) along with the level of play on the field compared to last year.

I think we will have a solid team.

 

[Eric15]

Love this action shot from the Virginia spring game.

 

[sutomcat]

Love this action shot from the Virginia spring game.

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D'Appolonia always gets his man.​

 

[LpoolNative]

Was Breddell defensive MVP?

Thought he was incredibly impressive.

After he missed a coverage he went on the sideline in front of me and did 20 pushups.

Next series he had 2 tackles in the backfield.

I became a fan instantly!

 

[GoSU96]

Ok I have to take your word on it.

Despite my best efforts my kids are only into pop.

A few weeks ago my son told me my choice in music "is kinda buns."

And more recently than that I had some Collective Soul on while my daughter was playing at our house with some friends and she came and told me that I was embarrassing her.

If you have to explain it, then it’s not.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Ha. Well it kind of looked like Otto was trolling him and wasn’t really bringing a strong vibe.

Otto was just going what Otto does.

The sound person wasn't ready.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Ok I have to take your word on it.

Despite my best efforts my kids are only into pop.

A few weeks ago my son told me my choice in music "is kinda buns."

And more recently than that I had some Collective Soul on while my daughter was playing at our house with some friends and she came and told me that I was embarrassing her.

Did you show her the door? We all have to draw a line somewhere. Collective Soul is a solid musical offering. Sorry sweetheart, KPop Demon Hunters isn’t making the cut in this household.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

My 16-23 year old boys listen to the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Nirvana and Oasis. Each one has a personal favorite. Metallica for the youngest, Elvis for the middle and Paul Simon for the eldest.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Did you show her the door? We all have to draw a line somewhere. Collective Soul is a solid musical offering. Sorry sweetheart, KPop Demon Hunters isn’t making the cut in this household.

I mean she's 9.

And I like K-Pop Demon Hunters.