Tech’s Tough Week: Player Grades and Coaching Chase

Tech’s Tough Week: Player Grades and Coaching Chase - painting of Virginia Tech Hokies football venue

Snap Judgments: Virginia Tech’s Louisville Gradebook

Virginia Tech fell to No. 16 Louisville in Week 10, and Pro Football Focus has tallied every Hokie snap alongside player grades. On offense, RG Tomas Rimac led with a 76.4, while quarterback Kyron Drones posted a modest 63.9. Defensively, safety/cornerback Isaiah Cash topped the charts at 91.0, with DT Kody Huisman close behind at 89.6. Across both units, PFF identified its top 10 performers, spotlighting standout defense over struggling offense in Blacksburg’s latest loss.

Welcome to the annual Hokie report card, where mediocrity meets pixelated perfection. Sure, Isaiah Cash flirted with a 91.0, but did anyone else notice that half the offense couldn’t crack 60? It’s like a Renaissance art exhibit—everyone’s staring at one masterpiece while the rest hang lifeless on the wall. Maybe next time the coaches will hand out participation trophies for snaps played under 20. Or better yet, let’s get those analytics folks to grade water breaks—at least someone’s hydrating. Snap counts? More like nap counts.


Auburn’s Coaching Carousel Spins Frankly Wild

Auburn has fired head coach Hugh Freeze, opening another high-profile vacancy amid an already crowded market. Former Penn State boss James Franklin is now pursued by Virginia Tech, but schools like Florida, LSU and potentially Auburn itself could swoop in. ESPN insider Pete Thamel warns of “musical chairs” urgency as contenders rush to secure a coach known for consistent 10-win seasons yet shaky performances in big games.

Ah yes, the great musical chairs of college football. Virginia Tech fans clutching their foam fingers, as if James Franklin himself will parachute in wearing Burnt Orange. Meanwhile, Auburn’s brass toss Freeze aside faster than leftover tailgate chili. Everyone’s frantically dialing Franklin’s cell—he must be tired of “Hello?” by now. But hey, Tech’s window to impress is narrower than their playbook. Better hope Franklin enjoys panic-room deals and conference swap gossip more than chalkboard X’s and O’s.


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