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With 70 days left until Virginia Tech takes on Georgia Tech, we turn our attention to #70 on the roster Mr. Jake Goins. Obviously, the offensive line has been a major focal point over the past three years but most Hokie fans weren’t too happy with Goins being the only offensive lineman we landed back in 2011. Still, Goins has progressed well since enrolling in the program and he could find himself fighting for a starting job next spring after both starting offensive tackles head to the NFL.
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The Scoop
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 291 lbs
Position: Right Tackle
Year: R-Freshman
High School: Manchester High School
How Did He Get Here?
Goins was found early on by our coaching staff and after some evaluations, the Hokies finally offered him a scholarship in March of 2010. However, Goins did blow up, of sorts, during the summer of 2010 as he earned scholarship offers from Clemson, Duke, Maryland, Richmond, and UVA. After an enjoyable trip to Blacksburg in July, Goins found his home for the next five years and gave his pledge to the Hokies on August 11th, 2010.
2011 Season Rewind
Jake redshirted in 2011.
2012 Prediction
Even though I attended both of the open scrimmages this spring, I never had a chance to watch Goins play at right tackle. He never stood out on any given play, which can be taken two ways. Either he’s doing a solid job as a right tackle or he’s still trying to learn the game. My guess is that since this was his first spring practice, Goins is still trying to work out the kinks and understand everything he’s responsible for on any given play.
As for this fall, it’s hard to say how many snaps Goins will receive. If Michael Via can stay healthy, he’ll be the back up at right tackle instead of Goins. That would limit his snaps and probably keep him off the field against every team not named Austin Peay. Still, with no other tackles stepping up so far, getting Goins some snaps would benefit him in the long run.
Completely Made Up Fact
An avid fan of stand up comedian Jeff Dunham, Goins has already picked out his Halloween costume for this coming Halloween.
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News from the RIvals 5-Star Challenge…..
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1378755
Virginia is well-represented, Especially for 2014. Man, if we can keep these kids, it could be an amazing year recruiting-wise!
Unfortunantly we dont have a great chance with Andrew Brown or Blanding, their either UVA or leave the state. Hand I like our chances.Brown seems to love UVA every time he goes their and Blanding is Bayside=UVA. Does anyone know what Fuller said about Tech at the 5 star event in atlanta, I’m getting very worried he likes clemson more.
I disagree with you on Brown. He’s very much interested in Virginia Tech and will visit again in a few weeks. It’s early so I wouldn’t put too much stock in what these kids say right now.
As for Fuller, he’s playing the game. He’ll be back down 3-4 times this fall to watch his brother play.
If Kyle stays Kendall comes to play with his brother if he goes pro he goes to Clemson, just a gut feeling. This class has th potential to be huge with Green, Fisher, Fuller, Teller, or an absolute heart breaker if we potentially lose them all
Does anyone know how interested fisher is in Alabama. He talked about it at the camp in atlanta does anyone know what he said. We cant lose him he is a top 50 talent big time. Teller released his top 5 and we made it, does anyone like our chances with him.
I wouldn’t worry about Alabama and Fisher. None of it will matter if he can’t qualify.