Pry-ssr Spring Game 2024

• Don Vaughn passed away yesterday, 4/8/24. He spent a long time with the team and Pry mentions it was a somber day.
• Pry briefly mentions the NIL fund raising initiatives going on with Triumph and The Hokie Way through the spring game. During followup questions Pry notes that VT's NIL offerings are strong, but you never want to be overconfident. "We are competitive, but don't have the war chest some have". He still makes the point that he doesn't want players to come to or stay at Tech for NIL, but that he wants to make sure we are competitive.
• Some of the team has already been earmarked for decreased snaps for the spring game because they are a known factor. Drones, APR, and Strong all mentioned.
• Spring Game format will be similar to last year. First half has usual clock rules with a 15 and 12 minute quarter. Second half will be two 12 minute quarters with a running clock.
• Depth is better this year, particularly at OL and DL. These groups will be split up between the 1s and 2s to allow for better evaluation of players and a more competitive game.
• Grannam and Cunningham are both getting reps at tackle and guard. IMO, reading between the lines, it seems like starting guards are still questionable, but I'd love to hear what others more in the know have heard.
• Keller has definitely shown to be one of the top 3-4 guys at LB. He has been playing Mike and Will. Made strides in scrimmage play this spring and has proven to be a better communicator.
• Pry mentions that the entire defense has improved in communication and specifically mentions the hand signals being used accurately across the board.
• A big storyline to follow for the Spring Game will be the battle at backup QB. Pop currently ahead. Him and Wittke got about 100 snaps at the last 2 live scrimmages.

Injuries - Out for Spring Game

• Holloway
• Stroman
• Lawson
• Hanchuk

Also, as mentioned previously I will keep up with the Pry-ssrs through Fall Camp, but will have to dial it back once the season is underway. I believe heuplek had mentioned they would help, but it would be nice to have a handful of people to compile and edit these. It's a decent amount to keep up with during the grind of the season.